Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 92
  3. Negative: 3 out of 92
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  1. ryfleman
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    A rule of thumb will always be that a Star Wars game will either be terrible (Obi-Wan, Phantom Menace, Yoda Stories) or fantastic works of art (TIE Fghters, KoTOR 1&2, Battlefront). Rouge Squadron would definitely fall into the latter category. The gameplay in Rouge Squadron was by far the best flight simulator (in the loosest definitions) on the N64, even surpassing the famous Star FoxA rule of thumb will always be that a Star Wars game will either be terrible (Obi-Wan, Phantom Menace, Yoda Stories) or fantastic works of art (TIE Fghters, KoTOR 1&2, Battlefront). Rouge Squadron would definitely fall into the latter category. The gameplay in Rouge Squadron was by far the best flight simulator (in the loosest definitions) on the N64, even surpassing the famous Star Fox 64. The graphics where really superb considering the N64 was rather weak in comparison the its competitor, the Playstation, mostly due to the now out of business Factor 5's unique way of making games (which is the reason why no N64 emulator has yet been able to emulate Rouge Squadron). Bottom line, this is a superb game that requires no Star Wars familiarity to enjoy if your willing to let it in.… Expand
  2. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    What an amazing game. Even for people that are not fans of star wars. This game had incredible graphics and incredibly engaging gameplay. Even today I find it hard to find many star wars games that are this good.
  3. JoeyK.
    Aug 6, 2005
    9
    Darn good game, even today.
  4. CurseS.
    Aug 4, 2003
    9
    Second best game ever.!
  5. kane148
    Aug 13, 2012
    8
    This was one of my favorite games for the N64, and I played the heck out of it. While it was very much lacking in story, characters, etc., it was so darn fun to fly around in such exotic and diverse places blowing up stuff! Despite the repetitiveness of the levels, there was pretty good replay value due to the different ships you could unlock and the power-ups. Who wouldn't want to attackThis was one of my favorite games for the N64, and I played the heck out of it. While it was very much lacking in story, characters, etc., it was so darn fun to fly around in such exotic and diverse places blowing up stuff! Despite the repetitiveness of the levels, there was pretty good replay value due to the different ships you could unlock and the power-ups. Who wouldn't want to attack the Death Star while flying a Naboo fighter or a TIE fighter? Definitely a classic!… Expand
  6. jacob4
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    An amazing Star Wars game for the N64. Makes you feel like a Rebel pilot fighting against the Empire. Complete with an incredible story worthy of a movie, good voice talent, fun game play, and all your favorite Star Wars lore, characters, planets, vehicles, and even two iconic battle missions from the movie (The Death Star Trench Run and The Battle of Hoth). For all those Star Wars nerdsAn amazing Star Wars game for the N64. Makes you feel like a Rebel pilot fighting against the Empire. Complete with an incredible story worthy of a movie, good voice talent, fun game play, and all your favorite Star Wars lore, characters, planets, vehicles, and even two iconic battle missions from the movie (The Death Star Trench Run and The Battle of Hoth). For all those Star Wars nerds out there here's a game you'll love and its sequels too.… Expand
  7. CodyZamboni
    Jul 13, 2019
    7
    Played this sucker in 1999,
    good game,
    fun gameplay
    but a lot of repeated frustration to clear levels
    , cause if you die, you have to start the whole level over again,,
    and it took this game a lot of attempts
  8. MIke_Levin
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Had this when I was a child, around 1998-1999. I'll never forget that moment of how much fun and enjoyment it was.

    In the 1998 standards, the graphics are great, and the dog fighting simulations are very enjoyable and really engulfing. Even though they're limited to planets & 1 space station (Death Star), meaning there's no battles in space like Rogue Squadron 2 or X-Wing vs. Tie    Had this when I was a child, around 1998-1999. I'll never forget that moment of how much fun and enjoyment it was.

    In the 1998 standards, the graphics are great, and the dog fighting simulations are very enjoyable and really engulfing. Even though they're limited to planets & 1 space station (Death Star), meaning there's no battles in space like Rogue Squadron 2 or X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter games, you really feel like you're inside the cockpit, piloting these spacecrafts and going through these missions; these engulfing feelings can get into you whether in PC (keyboard or joystick) or video games.

    As of now, the graphics aren't as beautiful as the nowadays kinds. But, they're not ugly at all. The spacecrafts and vehicles look just like those in the Star Wars movies, and the impact (a.k.a. crashing and thus losing a life) felt real. Even now, it still feels like a simulation that one can get sucked into.

    If there's one con that I had to nitpick about, it's the background music. They're not awful. But, the Star Wars music doesn't sound like those in the movies. They sound really weird. But still, it's not bad and that it's only a nitpick, nothing seriously needed to take into account.

    This game is great and I'll personally recommend it to anyone (child-to-adult, fan or no-fan of Star Wars).    … Expand
  9. thealexmott
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    You already know this is a great game. SO CALL IT THE RIGHT NAME! Too many people call this "Rouge Squadron" and not "Rogue". It's "ROAG" and not "ROOZH". They're rebels, not the French word for Red!
  10. aditya1101
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    It's a surprisingly good game! Controls are nice, and the game has a lot of replayability. It doesn't really hold up nowadays, but it was pretty cool when I first played in the early 2000s.
  11. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    This game was a damn near instant classic when it came out with it being one of the first games to allow you to pilot your favorite Star Wars vehicles. The game at the time handeled well and still does to this day compared to older aircraft fighting games....
  12. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  13. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best games in terms of star wars flight simulator to date. Hilarious and challenging. The sounds of the ships, the gunshots, the missiles and the soundtrack really are like in the movies.
  14. Za_Uvek
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    For it's time this was one of the best Star Wars space flight games around. It may have been a bit more of an arcady experience compared to the X-wing/Tie Fighter games. But it sure made flying a X-wing more accessible and fun for console fans. Great visuals and sound that measure up to any Star Wars game from the time. Good level design and very tight controls that make for an overall funFor it's time this was one of the best Star Wars space flight games around. It may have been a bit more of an arcady experience compared to the X-wing/Tie Fighter games. But it sure made flying a X-wing more accessible and fun for console fans. Great visuals and sound that measure up to any Star Wars game from the time. Good level design and very tight controls that make for an overall fun experience. Sure, the story didn't add too much to the lore of the universe, however, does get the job done.

    Great game from that era, a must have for the N64 enthusiast.    … Expand
  15. JohnnyVoltage
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best star wars games of that generation. Next to shadows of the empire on N64
  16. FionanMurphy
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    Whilst not being old enough to enjoy a N64, while i played this game i could see why so many people love this game
  17. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Engage TIE fighters in the cockpit of an X-Wing and bring AT-ATs to their knees in a Snow Speeder in this highly playable shoot 'em up. The graphics, sound and music do a really good job of immersing you in the Star Wars universe and the medal system keeps you coming back to try and beat your previous scores. A real fan-pleaser.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best N64 Game of 1998
8
#8 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
7
#7 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Nintendorks
    90
    Rogue Squadron is definitely one of the shining examples of what the N64 can do. The graphics in this game will change the way you look at your N64. Great graphics, great sound, fun gameplay....what else can you ask for?
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  2. Gaming Age
    96
    This is a title that no self-respecting N64 owner should pass up. Nintendo has created the first true N64 classic since "Mario 64."
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  3. Electric Playground
    95
    To say that the Snowspeeder freak in me is satisfied with this game would be an enormous understatement. This is one hell of a fulfilling interactive experience that plays and plays and plays.
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