Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

by Lucas Entertainment

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• ASIN: B00004S9AB
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 3, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,313 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty Jedi saber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from the Star Wars: Episode I worlds. Your connection to the Force grows with each battle, which adds much-needed power boosts, new moves, and enhanced Jedi abilities for your journeys within the various worlds. Choose to fight as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, or Jedi Council members Mace Windu, Plo Koon, or Adi Gallia.

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This is the game Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you

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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Star Wars Console-Combat to Date, May 19, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (Video Game)

Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles, an action title based on the Episode 1 movie, may not live up to the greatness that you may expect from LucasArts, but it certainly offers the best lightsaber combat of any Star Wars console title (perhaps even greater than the hit PC game Jedi Knight). Jedi Power Battles is devoted to Jedi and lightsabers, and the creators did a commendable job of creating a fighting system centered around Force powers and sword combat. Jedi Power Battles' graphics are below that of many current PSX games, but certainly adequate; the great droid and Jedi animations help redeem the visual effects. The Graphics rate a 6/10. The gameplay is by far JPB's strongest aspect (this is what really counts, isn't it? ). You get a choice of five different Jedi warriors (plus a few extra characters including the mysterious Darth Maul) who all require alternate strategies to use them successfully. All the Jedi and unlockable characters possess different Force powers, combos, special items, and abilities, making the game's replay value virtually limitless. In addition, the Dual Shock controller vibrates every time you take damage, telling you when your block timing is off. But perhaps the best feature of JPB and new to the Star Wars gaming world, is the Jedi co-op mode in which you can battle alongside a friend, and progress through the levels, to beat the game together. The Gameplay rates a 9/10. The difficulty level is where this game falters. The difficulty settings on this game are "Jedi" and "Easy", but sadly there is little difference between them. Some reviewers complain that the controls are overly hard to use, but I found that they are simple and intuitive, and can be mastered with practice. The learning curve is about an hour, but once you've mastered the basics you'll find yourself spinning to thrust your saber through the chest of a battle droid, reflecting a deadly laser bolt back to its owner, diving around a third droid to unleash a devastating combo into his undefended back, then hurling your Jedi weapon toward another approaching enemy, all in the space of a few heart beats. While the combat becomes second nature and can leave your fingers twitching and reacting to imaginary battles long after you've set the controller down, the platform-style jumping is rarely conquered and definitely the game's greatest drawback. Due to poor background shading and a virtual lack of depth perception, it is VERY difficult to perform all those impossible leaps over bottomless chasms. More often than not you'll find yourself staring at the screen in disbelief after what you thought was an accurate hop, but turned out to be twice as far as the situation called for, resulting in your instant demise. These jumping areas are the most aggravating and exasperating aspects of the game and may discourage some players. Patience is necessary at first, and I suggest you purchase the Prima strategy guide. It provides helpful melee tips that greatly enhance your gaming experience, facts about the various enemies, and strategies and combos for all the Jedi and hidden characters. This game's difficulty is medium/hard. Finally, the game's "atmosphere", which is described as the feel of the game: the sounds, music, lighting, and level design. The sound is high quality and straight from the movie, setting that wonderful Star Wars mood. The same may be said about the music, which is rich and varied. The lighting is average and the level design is engaging and diverse (though a tad too restrictive in areas). The atmosphere rates an 8/10. Over all, Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles is an absolute MUST for any Star Wars fan. The completely lightsaber and Force based combat is what every Star Wars lover has been waiting for since the opening of "A New Hope" in 1979. This game is less about reliving the movie than it is about slicing things in half with a lightsaber, and lets the player know what it is like to fight like a Jedi, think like a Jedi...to be a Jedi.

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best star wars game yet..., April 28, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (Video Game)

Over all the best star wars game yet,however the only way I can prove that to you without you actually playing it is contrasting{comparing} the good things and the bad things about the game,first the bad.1.The controls are a bit difficult to learn at first,but after a little bit of playing you'll have them down just fine. 2.When running with your jedi,you cannot leap into the air and bring your light saber down to damage the enemy,you have to wait till you are on the ground.3.This games plot is the very same plot as the movie and as movie,which would be alright except they already made a game with the plot of the movie,the phantom menace.Now the good, 1.The graphics are good in comparison to all of the other star wars games.2.You get to choose from five different jedi.3.there are four secret levels and three hidden characters including the queen,captain panaka,and our very own dearly departed sith,darth maul.4.Each jedi has his/her own moves,combos,and special items.5.Each jedi is completly different,some have speed and quickness while others have strenth and dexterity,some are stronger in the force than they are at fighting.6.Each jedi has three special force moves which can be deployed throughout the game.7.As you progress through the game you can earn combos and force powers that were not available to you in the previous level.well that's about it.But heres some more info anyway,there are ten levels{not counting the four bonus levels}of fast and furius action,after the fourth level you have to step it up a notch but you'll be fine,and as a last piece of info,at the last level you have a little "chat" with darth maul about his attempts to terminate you on tattoine.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally I can be a Jedi too!, May 12, 2001

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"young_one" (St.Albans, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (Video Game)

Upon hearing bad reviews for this game I went out with my friend to rent this game and see what all the fuss is all about. Before I continue I just want to mention that we are both Star Wars fans. From the introduction of the game we were pumped and ready to take on the dark side. We chose Obi-Wan and Gui-Gon and set off for the Federation Ship. The levels that the game takes place in are exactly the same as they are in the movie. From everything from the opening battle scene to the final battle scene with Darth Maul. Now the graphics for the game aren't the best however they aren't horrible, they are just right. The controls could have done with a better setup because it'll take you a while to get used to the awkward controls. The worst thing about the game is the depth of the game. Depth meaning it's very hard to see how far you have to jump from one platform to another. You'll find yourself repeatly wasting your Jedi to a unnessary death after surviving a horde of Battle Droids. This is the only reason I'm holding back from giving it a perfect rating of 5 stars. However taking on the role of one of five Jedi makes up for it with 3 other hidden characters, *cough*Darth Maul*cough*. If you ever wanted to become a Jedi and step into the shoes of your favourite characters, this is the game for you. It's even more fun taking on the dark side with a friend. If you are worried about replay value, don't worry you won't finish this game overnight. It'll take some hard friday nights with a buddy to complete this and even after completing the game there are still the option to do it all again with the hidden characters. Along the way you'll unlock a few extra mini-games and they come with extra rewards if you complete them such as the 'Ultimate Saber'. Overall if you are a Star Wars fan this is a game for you however if you aren't then this is nothing more than a rental because if this game was a Star Trek game I wouldn't even have given it a second glance.