Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Fun, pure and simple. And it does a nice job of recreating all the glorious conflict and warfare of the Star Wars saga. [Mar 2002, p.82]
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  2. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    Hamstringing Jedi and spaceships to accommodate a medieval, land-based combat system was the easy way out—a capitulation.
  3. G4 TV
    60
    The "Star Wars" universe was clearly warped to fit over the AOE II lattice. Air combat loses some of its appeal as you watch tie fighters and X-wings hovering stationary over an enemy building, dropping bombs and shooting grunt soldiers on the ground.
  5. Game Revolution
    50
    Even through Battlegrounds uses the "Age of Empires" engine, it just doesn't look as impressive. Map textures and units look okay, but they don't seem to sport the amount of detail that was included in AoE.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PC Game of 2001
27
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
35
#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 99
  3. Negative: 8 out of 99
  1. SweetRollsAhoy
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    For a person who is a fan of Star Wars and RTS games like Ages of Empires, this game was a dream come true.

    You have several fractions from    For a person who is a fan of Star Wars and RTS games like Ages of Empires, this game was a dream come true.

    You have several fractions from the history of Star Wars to choose from to represent: Royal Naboo, Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Gungans, Wookies, and Trade Federation. Each have their advantages involving units, resource gathering, building, and tech. There are several maps to choose from in quick battles, from generic terrain to places you see in the films. You gather resources to build and work towards your goal to victory which could be a deathmatch, kill the leader, king of the hill, etc. There can be up to 8 players (if I remember correctly) which if you have friends who own the game, you can have them join you against AI opponents across the same network or just play against the computer yourself.

    There is also a campaign mode which follows events in the series as well as a scenario customizer where you can build the map and game style.

    Overall it is addictive and I tend to find myself playing for more than 4 hours at a time. Very enjoyable and one of my favorites.    … Full Review »
  2. Disguised
    Sep 13, 2007
    10
    The most superior RTS in the Star Wars legacy of games.
  3. RyanCrossland
    Feb 23, 2006
    10
    cumon people...this star wars game is by far the best yet...The idea of fighting in space and on the ground are revolutionary. The graphicscumon people...this star wars game is by far the best yet...The idea of fighting in space and on the ground are revolutionary. The graphics are really good, however on the down side...the only down side, there does seem to be a bit of stop start (as in it freezes then works perfectly again....or its just slow)
    SO GO BUY IT!!    … Full Review »
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