Star Wars: Episode I Battle for Naboo

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Hot Games
    100
    It's a worthy successor to Rogue Squadron, with a great branching storyline, reachable objectives, and great graphics and sound.
  2. Core Magazine
    91
    With new vehicles, new gameplay features, and more impressive graphics, there is very little to complain about here-except for the lack of a multiplayer mode.
  3. IGN
    90
    Gorgeous and lush (graphics) with gigantic landscapes and smooth framerates. The draw distance alone is awe-inspiring.
  5. GamePro
    90
    The game's dynamic difficulty adjustment keeps frustration to a minimum, and Battle for Naboo is so much fun that it's possible that the Midi-chlorians were involved.
  6. Games Radar
    88
    Even with sub-epic myths to draw upon, Factor 5 have put together a well-conceived and thoroughly enjoyable game.
  7. Electric Playground
    78
    The game is among the best looking on the N64. The music and sound effects are N64bulous, and a solid narrative connects the game together and ties it into the Star Wars universe.
  8. Daily Radar
    75
    Frankly, there aren't many serviceable alternatives in the hangar, making Battle for Naboo a nice way to kick some ass into the N64's golden years.
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  9. GameSpot
    73
    Even with the graphical faults and the general lack of innovation over its predecessor, Battle for Naboo is still a fun mission-based shooter, as well as one of the best Episode I titles to hit the market yet.
  10. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    Despite the graphical shortcomings, Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo offers some of the best shooter action on the Nintendo 64, especially now that the system is hurting for good titles.
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best N64 Game of 2000
23
#23 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
17
#17 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 16, 2023
    7
    Adequate revamp of Rogue Squadron for the new generation, but like the prequels, it's just not the same. Clearly inferior to its predecessorAdequate revamp of Rogue Squadron for the new generation, but like the prequels, it's just not the same. Clearly inferior to its predecessor and the weakest of the N64's Star Wars games, but a solid enough shoot 'em up nonetheless.… Full Review »
  2. EpicLadySponge
    May 18, 2016
    8
    Now this is actually more fun than watching Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace for several hours. In fact, it's just another game thatNow this is actually more fun than watching Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace for several hours. In fact, it's just another game that manages to be absolutely better than the movie.… Full Review »
  3. kane148
    Aug 13, 2012
    7
    I didn't like this game as much as Rogue Squadron, but it offered similar gameplay with enough improvement to keep me playing even after I'dI didn't like this game as much as Rogue Squadron, but it offered similar gameplay with enough improvement to keep me playing even after I'd beaten it. The addition of ground vehicles was an interesting mechanic, though in practice not as cool as it might sound. In the end, how much you liked this game was probably heavily influenced by how much you liked Star Wars.… Full Review »
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