Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (includes Mysteries of the Sith) Review

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(More customer reviews)The thing that's realy great about this set is that you get three CDs worth of games.You get the original Dark Forces II game that has quite abit of gameplay, PLUS the Mysteries of the Sith game that is almost as longas Jedi Knight.For the price you get a LOT of playing time.
Jedi Knightfollows the path of Kyle Katarn, an ex-Imperial soldier turned rebel.Hisfather was murdered and as the game progresses you learn the truth aboutyour family and learn the ways of the force.
One of the interestingtwists of Jedi Knight is that your alignment towards the dark side or thelight side is determined by how many innocent people you kill or by certainmoral decisions you make as the game progresses.You shape your owndestiny and at the end of it all your decisions determine how the storyturns out.
On the second game, Mysteries of the Sith, you primarialy playMara Jade... although you also spend time in Kyle Katarn's shoes onceagain.Much likes its predecessor you find yourself once again goingagainst the Empire before they destroy a Rebel base and ruin all hope theRebellion has against defeating the Imperial forces.From there you embarkon a search to find the lost Kyle Katarn and find your way through anamazingly twisted and trap ridden Sith Temple.
The thing that sets thesegames apart from most first person shooters is that you do more than runaround and kill things.You have to make moral decisions, solve puzzles,and use tactics to your advantage.By the first hour or so of gameplayyou'll easily lose yourself.
And finally, as an extra special bonus thereis a hidden level on the Mysteries of the Sith CD of Cloud City that allowsyou to follow in Luke's footsteps from Empire strikes Back.

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Single or multiplayer gameplay over modern network or Internet. 9 multiplayer levels. All new realistic 3D environments with animated 3D characters in 21 heart-stopping levels. Encounter 7 Dark Jedi, each possessing unique powers. Train to become a Jedi Knight - master the elegant lightsaber and learn four special apprentice abilities. Climb Catwalks, look and shoot up and down, jump off ledges, wade through garbage. Special BONUS - Includes Mysteries of the Sith.

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Escape from Monkey Island Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd never really been all that keen on the Adventure game genre, up until yesterday -- the turning point was when I was over at a friend's house, watching his son play Escape from Monkey Island.What a blast!I went directly out and bought a copy for myself, and was up until 5:00AM playing.
I used to think that adventure games were not involved enough -- there was just never enough depth in most of the ones I'd played.But this one is great on so many different levels -- story, humour, puzzles, dialog, voice acting, graphics (okay, the graphics aren't exactly cutting edge, but the setting really drew me in).I have developed an affinity with the main character.
According to my friend, most of the LucasArts adventure games are as fun as this one, and the reason the adventure genre is supposedly dead, is because at one point the market was saturated with FMV garbage (probably the stuff I had played).
If EMI is any indication of how fun LucasArts adventure games are, I'm going to have to buy a bunch more -- let my wife knock on the computer room door all she wants, but I'm not coming out for at least a year! :-)

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Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle Review

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(More customer reviews)To this day, I still consider the old Lucas Arts games to be on par with Halo and the like. Witty, Montey-Python-esque humor beats shiny graphics anyday. My proof? First is FFVII, and second is this gem. If you've ever played Monkey Island this is for you. If not, buy Monkey Island, and then buy this. Trust me. Despite its age, it still creates interesting characters and awesome dialogue that simply cannot be beaten. There's even a SCUMM interpreter (google it), that can make it run on Window's XP. The only negative part is that it might be hard to find, especially for a good price.

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Grim Fandango Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're reading this review, you may be under the impression that I'm trying to oversell it. Perhaps I am. It doesn't matter; this game deserves it. Hands down, I have never seen a more beautiful and challenging game.Every scene is a postcard. The music is so perfect you think they chose theplaylist first and worked the game aronud it. It made me laugh, though thehumor is wry and subtle and may be hard to appreciate. It made my eyeswater, though there's no heavy-handed sentimentality. You'll fall in lovewith the characters, whose voices are perfect. When something goes wrong inthe story, you'll feel genuine delight or devastating depression, dependingon the situation. Lucasarts could easily have made a movie based on theinteresting characters and elaborate cutscenes alone. (And, for my money, Ihope they do...)
The game is not perfect, but in an industry fixated onviolent first-person shooters and manufactured WarCraft clones, GrimFandango is a welcome breath of fresh air. They say the adventure game isdead; this is proof to the opposite. It is a disappointment that the gamesold poorly, because it's just this kind of game that makes me glad I own acomputer.

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A four-year journey through over 100 exotic locales. An extraordinary experience within 3D Art Deco and Aztec-inspired environments. A web of intrigue 50 characters deep. A shocking portrait drawn wit 7,000 lines of revealing dialogue. hundreds of challenging puzzles for all adventures. a smooth, seamless interface puts you smack in Manny's world. A lush orginial score featuring Swing-era bebop and jazz. BONUS Full Version of Day of the Tentacle included!

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Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is really a fun game.I've had it for a while, but have only recently been able to play it (I'll explain later), and in the short time I've been playing it has quickly become one of my favorite games I've ever played.

Anyone who has played the last Indy game (Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine) can remember the poor graphics, lame bad guys, and boring action that was that experince.Sure, it was fun, and I enjoyed it, but compared to this new(ish) game, it might as well be Pong.In "Infernal", you took down most of your enemies with a pistol or some other gun, and it didn't really have that Indiana Jones feel.In "The Emperor's Tomb", the fighting gameplay is much improved, with variations of punching, kicking, whipping, shooting, and clobbering.You can use items such as chairs, bottles, table legs, and shovels to your advantage here, and so can your enemies.Yes, you do get an assortment of guns, but ammo is usually very limited, and you will often find yourself resorting to fisticuffs (Which is more fun anyway).

The graphics look sweet.There are waterfalls, trees, city streets, submarines, shipwrecks, and all kinds of great eye candy.That said, don't be fooled by the low price.This game WILL NOT RUN ON YOUR OLDER MACHINES.I made this mistake.MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU BUY.I had to wait until I got a much nicer computer before I could even load this game.

This is a must-have for the Indiana Jones fan, a chance to BE Indiana Jones, punching Nazis, whipping across chasms, and stealing treasures.Its just pure Indy goodness.

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Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb takes you on a globe-spanning adventure to prevent an ancient artifact from falling into the wrong hands!

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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Review

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(More customer reviews)I love STAR WARS games and couldn't wait for this one.It's a cool game but not without some drawbacks.
NOTE: The game starts off as an FPS.Not until around the 7th level do you get the lightsaber and the Force.When you ignite the saber, you go into 3rd person mode.
DIFFICULTY:I'm starting with this, because this stands out the most.This game is TOUGH!I defy anyone to play through this game without consulting someone for help.I knew I was in trouble when I got stuck on the first stage!And I played the original DARK FORCES.JEDI OUTCAST consists of complicated map areas, hard puzzles, things you might not think to do, and enemies that can drain your energy quickly.
GRAPHICS:I thought they were quite good.Familiar planets is a nice touch.Has a realistic SW feel.The frame-rate is good.
SOUND:A little disappointing, particularly with regard to the lightsaber sound effect.It doesn't have half the punch that it did in OBI-WAN.The music editing is very choppy and is not done very well.Blasters sound good.
CONTROL:The default control is awful, but you can customize it to make it a lot better.Using R for the saber leads to not quite as precise lightsaber movements, but you can get used to that.You can deflect blasts with the lightsaber (and it looks awesome) but they never go back and hit the enemy!The Force is awkward to use.
MULTIPLAYER:Lots of cool places to fight (Death Star, Bespin, etc.) and you can even be a stormtrooper and have a lightsaber!
If Lucasarts took the difficulty, Force usability, lightsaber controls, sound effects, and enjoyability of OBI-WAN, with the graphics and animation of JEDI OUTCAST, we'd get one truly amazing XBOX game.
I have to say this one more time: This is game is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT!It takes the fun out of it since it is so frustrating.Still, it's worth checking out.

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In the tradition of Jedi Knight, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in thrilling first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future. You assume the role of Kyle and employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers, and your lightsaber in both solo and multiplayer modes.

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Outlaws Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. If you enjoy western shoot'em ups this is th' game fer you! Great storyline unlike mostgames(Quake). Almost everyday I pop this game into my Cd player and startshootin.Not only is the game great but there is multiplayer. others.A great website for playin outlaws in www.zone.com look around andbecome a member! Great! And once ya get bored playin th' Multiplayer levelson the cd, you can download many levels that other people have made! Notonly is the game awesome the people around it are great. HopefullyLucasarts will make a sequel. But before you buy that, get this it's wellworth it and at a great price! Great Website to download more Multiplayer

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Three Game Variations - Spaghetti Western Shooter, Bounty Hunter Action, & MultiplayerShootouts. Challenges the wit as well as the trigger finger - Shooting the civilians may leave you swinging from a rope. Multiplayer Games - Support 2 to 8 players over modem, network, or Internet. Form your own game and hit the trail.

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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Review

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(More customer reviews)In my opinion, with the exception of Rogue Leader, this is the best Star Wars game yet. However, that isn't necessarily saying much considering the fact that Star Wars video games are almost always really bad. Regardless though, this is a pretty solid title for both fans of Star Wars and non-fans alike.
My review is basically for the single player part of this game, because if you were really interested buying this game for it's multiplayer options, you'd get it on PC or possibly X-box. However, there is still a multiplayer element in the game that is entertaining as well as helpful, especially if you want to hone your Jedi skills.
Again, Jedi Outcast is a really solid game. You start off in your basic FPS scheme which is pretty easy to pick up. Everything controls well enough. Although not great, the graphics are above average I'd say. The music is flat out great, basically the score from the OT (Original Trilogy). Once you regain your Jedi skills, the game kicks up to a whole new level. I've never seen a more realized version of lightsaber fighting. In previous Star Wars games involving lightsabers, it was button mashing, and there was not contact between lightsabers. In this, the lightsabers clash and the sparks start to fly. The tiny nuances that go into the lightsaber fighting are truly amazing. I, for one, am glad that you have to *earn* the lightsaber (although you actually get it once you are about 15% through the game; it doesn't take long like others have mentioned.) The story is pretty good also and sets up the levels well.
On the downside, there are a few flaws in the game. For one,the cutscenes are horrible; poorly drawn and poorly animated. The collisions fields are weird at times as well. Another gripe are the controls when in 3rd person, it's sometimes hard getting the analog lightsaber to do what you want. I don't know if this the fault of the game or having to use a controller, though. Lastly, some of the levels are bogus. For the most part, they are excellent, but then the developers seemed to have over-extended themselves and created some ... gameplay that is just frustrating. The stealth level, the anti-gravity, and the escorting the droid are all poorly done and detract from the game.
All in all, I think this is a good purchase. It is somewhat hard, but personally I like that. I'd rather have a game that last then pay $.. for 8 hours of gameplay. This game has its flaws, but like I said, it still is quite possibly the best Star Wars game ever, it captuers the essence of Star Wars perfectly. If you are a fan of Star Wars, this is a no-brainer.

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In the tradition of the multi-award-winning Star Wars: Jedi Knight, Star Wars, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast features rebel agent Kyle Katarn in exhilarating first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. Allowing his Force powers to languish for fear of falling to the dark side, Kyle entrusted his lightsaber to Luke Skywalker, vowing never to use it again. But when a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future.
Players assume the role of Kyle as they employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers, and the lightsaber in both single- and multiplayer modes. Jedi Outcast features expanded and enhanced use of the lightsaber, with new attack and defense moves. Tap into the powers of the Force, including jump, push, Jedi mind tricks, and more. Employ combat or stealth, depending on the situation. When a fight is necessary, be at the ready with an arsenal of weapons: stun baton, Bryar blast pistol, and blaster rifle, to name but a few.
Explore breathtaking Star Wars locales such as Cloud City, the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, Nar Shaddaa, the smugglers' moon--plus some never-before-seen locations. Multiplayer options include capture the flag, free for all, team FFA, duel, weapons-only, and Jedi master.

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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Review

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(More customer reviews)I've seen a lot of reviews that have really put this game down. I just don't get it. Bounty Hunter is definitely the best game that I've gotten for my GCN.
First off, I have to say that the in-game movies are simply, unarguably the best in any game ever released. Both the voice acting and on-screen graphics are unmatched by anything. The in-game graphics are not on the level of some game like Star Fox Adventures or Metroid Prime but I have to say that they are definitely above average, and do a good job of capturing the Star Wars universe. Each level has its own special feel. The best one is Coruscant, which you must see to believe. If you look up, you see towering skyscrapers lit up with holographic signs, with multiple levels of sky traffic.
Graphics: 8/10
The sound is certainly the best I have heard yet in a GCN title. Skywalker Sound did a great job with this title. All of the classic Star Wars sound effects, from lightsabers to blasters to hyperdrives, are perfectly done. The voice acting is even better, which you have to see for yourself.
Sound: 10/10
The gameplay is what a lot of people have complained about. I can't understand why. It is FUN. It gets repetitive occasionally, but let me tell you, toasting 50 guys with a flamethrower, shooting a bunch of toxic darts, leaping through the air with your jetpack while shooting twin blasters and then finally launching a guided missile does NOT get boring very quickly. The levels are long and between the length of the 18 levels and the many bonuses (including some very funny outtakes) this game should last you quite a while.
Gameplay: 9/10
Replay Value: 8.5/10
Overall, this game is certainly a title any Star Wars fan or anybody seeking excellent action/adventure games should get. If the other reviews have discouraged you, then rent it first. But certainly don't let Bounty Hunter, one of the best GCN titles to date, pass you by.
OVERALL: 9.5/10

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Through Jango Fett--father of Boba Fett--players will plunge into thedark, deadly world of a bounty hunter. Inspired by events between EpisodeI and Episode II, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter presents anoriginal, compelling, third-person action experience that establishes JangoFett's place in the Star Wars galaxy and his connection to the notoriousClone Army. The game draws players into Jango Fett's sinister and seedy world,where thieves and assassins thrive. Using his cunning and a host of deadlyskills, Jango Fett ventures into the rarely explored dark side of the StarWars universe to track down the elusive leader of a mysterious and deadlycult. All the while, he'll compete against a brutal rival from his past in aquest to capture the ultimate bounty, dead or alive.
Gameplay emphasizes intense combat and physical action in the relentless pursuitof prey across six fantastic worlds and 18 levels. Jango Fett faces off againstan onslaught of the worst scum in the universe, including crime lords, corruptpoliticians, and enemies of various species. He is equipped with an arsenal ofpowerful weapons such as dual blaster pistols, a flamethrower, missiles, and adistinctive jet pack.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all I love the Star Wras Fighter series games, especially the games for Game Cube and for PC. I also own a PS2, however for some strange reason, they just don't seem as fun on it. Anyway, back to the review. Clone Wars is an extraordinary fighter flight sim game. Along with some on foot battles and absolutely amazing flight fighting, this particular game completely blows my mind, with it's amazing graphics, it's perfection on controls and lack of any lag whatsoever, this game is by far my favorite game in the series. I also own Rogue Leader and still love that game, but so far Clone Wars just simply delivers about an ounce more overall fun in gameplay that Rogue Leader was lacking, and believe me, Rogue Leader dosn't lack a whole lot. I highly recommend Clone Wars to anyone who is a fan of the Star Wars games. For those of you who have been sceptical to try out the Star Wars series games, I think that this is the one to buy. It, like the other games also has a number of different diffaculty levels for those who are a little shy to try the Jedi and harder difaculty settings, but it is quite simply one of the funnest flight shooter games that I have ever played. Along with a wide variety of vehicles to use in gameplay, (including a walking vehicle which is very cool), this game is just totally fun. I guess I'm babbling so I wil quit now, however buy the game, it's sooo worth it. Trust me, hours of fun!!! I mean my girlfriend even likes it!!! That says a LOT!!!

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Another title to add to the Star Wars gaming shelf, The Clone Wars picks up where the movie Episode II: Attack of the Clones leaves off. In fact, the very first battle in this game re-creates the climactic battle in the movie, with you leading the clone army and blasting every droid in sight. Not big on strategy, Clone Wars is your basic arcade-style shoot-'em-up game. If you liked Star Wars: Starfighter, this game's for you.
You control the Jedi leading the Republic's clone army, sometimes fighting as Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, or other familiar Jedi as the war takes you from planet to planet. As the leader, you may issue squad commands to teammates, allowing them to act independently and assist you in your mission. Your ships and weapons are varied, giving you the pleasure of piloting everything from zippy speeder bikes to the impressive Republic Gunship. Soar over ice fields and desertscapes, or maneuver through labyrinthine galactic scrap yards, leaving robotic wreckage behind as you blast through enemy ranks. And every so often you actually get to use your lightsaber as well.
The game is fun to play, the controls easy to master--but you won't find a lot new or challenging if you're an experienced gamer. Also, unlike its sibling, Bounty Hunter, the graphics leave a bit to be desired, but luckily this aspect of the game doesn't detract much from the gameplay. The pure pleasure in this game lies in becoming a part of the Star Wars universe. And, of course, blowing up robots. --Maile Bohlmann
Pros:

High-intensity play
Fun, classic Star Wars music
Four multiplayer modes

Cons:

Silly voiceovers
Graphics aren't very detailed and color palette is limited
Plotline is threadbare
Overall, not very challenging or unique

(This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game)

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The Curse of Monkey Island Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great deal, a 2CD game with excellent animation, great voiceacting, and a script with all sorts of twists, gags, and memorable linesthat you'll find yourself repeating long after you've finished thegame.
The game focuses on the exploits of Guybrush Threepwood, a MightyPirate, and his neverending struggle against the evil (and dead) pirateLeChuck.Guybrush's love, Elaine Marley, has been turned into a statue ofgold thanks to a cursed engagement ring and its up to Guybrush to restoreher.
Lucasarts has always been the king of adventure games, and Curse ofMonkey Island is no different.There's a bit of simulated combat, puzzlesolving. character interaction, and just plain fun as Guybrush attempts torecruit a pirate crew and sail off to find a cure for his beloved Elaine.
Along the way he meets vegetarian cannibals, lactose intolerane volcanogods, Murray the talking skull, Dingy Dawg, and all sorts of otherinteresting folks.
Also, Curse of Monkey Island is a game that you canlet your children play without worrying about them being exposed to gore orprofanity.The world is light hearted and funny.
I hightly reccomendthis game, its a refrehsing break from a lot of the gore fests andultra-serious games out there.

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The Curse of Monkey Island [CD-ROM] [Windows 98 | Windows Me | Windows 95]

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Star Wars Empire At War Gold Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I like Star Wars as well as your average 30-something red-blooded American male, but I am by no means a fanboy; in fact, I have found that most Star Wars related games in the past decade are kind of 'meh'. With that said, I loved the original Empires at War, it was a great game thatcombined a strategic game of planet conquering with two types of RTS games in which you fought for control of planets on land and in space - it didn't rest on the Star Wars Franchise to please the user, the Star Wars heroes, vehicles, and troops are just an added bonus. User created mods are freely available on the net, and that expands replayability immensely. I pulled it off the shelf the other day to find some of the new mods use the expansion - the original expansion no longer seems to be available from Amazon, but the gold package has both the original and expansion. The original was a great twist on the basic RTS style of game, and one of my favorites, gameplay-wise. Eye candy isn't as good as more modern titles, but gameplay has held up well. IMHO, the original game is still worth the price, and I'm sure the expansion just sweetens the pot.

Note that their cover art for this product is for the original game, not the gold edition; I was waffling on whether to buy it until I saw the customer pic, as it didn't seem the gold edition had the expansion and there is no mention of it in the product description. Per Lucasart's website, the gold edition does indeed have the Forces of Corruption expansion included (and looks like the second picture in the gallery). Thanks to 'JJAV' for the clarifying customer pic.

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Star Wars: Empire at War Gold Pack PC

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