Star Wars: Obi-Wan

"A game that reveals the true power of the force!!!"

It took me a while to decide whether or not to get this game but I finally decided to give it a shot since I'm a Star Wars fan and have tried other Star Wars games that have been very successful and entertaining. Obi-Wan was a whole new adventure into the world of the Jedi.

Story: 10
The game starts out a little before the movie Episode One. You're on Coruscant and are investigating some shady business. Eventually, you get to fight a mysterious enemy known as the Jin'ha. The game later leads to the story of Episode One although there are some slight changes and scenes not in the movie. The storyline is great.

Controls: 10
The controls of this game may seem confusing at first but are easy to get used to. The left analog stick is for moving your character, the right analog stick controls lightsaber actions, the left trigger activates force moves when combined with other buttons, and the right trigger targets the nearest enemy. Force moves include: Force Push which can be used to hurt enemies by hurling them into walls or off a platform; Force Grab which disarms an enemy of his laser blaster or rifle, Force Throw which throws an item such as a crate at an enemy, Force jump which is an extra high jump, Force View which is a Matrix-style move that slows down everything to allow you to avoid moves or take advantage of openings, and Force Lightsaber moves which include powerful strikes and the ability to throw your lightsaber.

Sound: 10
The sound of this game, like all other Star Wars games, is awesome. The music is from Episode One and gives you a great Star Wars feel. Even other sounds from the game are spectacular, such as enemy chatter and attack sounds.

Graphics: 9
The graphics of this game are great although many people argue that other Xbox games are a lot better. The attacks, environments, and scenes are great. The only problem is the characters actions in some movies and their facial expressions.

Gameplay: 10
The missions in this game are vast and well developed. There's no extreme blood and gore in this game like other hard core shooters. When you strike an opponent with your lightsaber, you don't see any mutilated limbs or severed bodies. The enemies do have some strategies such as surrounding you and attacking from all directions or sniping. The ability to use the Force and your lightsaber are great aspects in this game. There's also some missions where you get to fight the Jedi Masters in the Jedi arena. The replayability is good, you can replay missions to earn medals or just for fun action. The two player mode will also provide some great excitement.

Overall, I'd say this game is worth your money, even though others might argue against it. Star Wars fans will definitely enjoy this game immensely. May the force be with you!!!

Final Score: 10/10

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 01/08/02, Updated 01/08/02