- Publisher: Aspyr
- Release Date: Apr 6, 2021
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4
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Nintendo Force MagazineOct 6, 2021The Jedi Knight games remain the best Star Wars games on the Nintendo Switch, but if you keep your expectations low and take Republic Commando for what it is, you can certainly have fun with this imperfect sci-fi shooter. [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 21]
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Apr 29, 2021I walked away from Star Wars: Republic Commando glad that I had played it, but wishing that I’d done so on another console. This Nintendo Switch port simply doesn’t feel finished, which is a big shame considering how well Aspyr has done on pretty much every other Star Wars port. If you’re willing to look past that then there’s a fun, if dated, game here that shows a side of Star Wars that’s rarely focused on in games.
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Apr 26, 2021Disappointing performance issues and an overall dated design make it a harder sell for new players, but Republic Commando’s unique, exhilarating Star Wars campaign is still a ton of fun in 2021, and one that nostalgic fans will get a kick out of alongside the Bad Batch animated series.
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Apr 22, 2021Star Wars: Republic Commando on Switch is the worst way to play an outstanding and incredibly likeable game.
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Apr 19, 2021Republic Commando reforms Delta Squad as a worthy tactical shooter on the Nintendo Switch, despite performance bugs which hinder an influential piece of Star Wars media.
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Apr 14, 2021This is a rough port of an excellent game, and while you can still enjoy it in this form, it’s probably the absolute worst way to do so.
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Apr 14, 2021Star Wars: Republic Commando is a slower-paced, more strategic first-person shooter that is somehow more about unit positioning and character banter than it is about blasting through enemies. There’s still plenty of action to be found, but it’s really the crew who carry this Star Wars adventure to an overall enjoyable experience. I’d say that makes it a story well told packed for a new generation of gamers.
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Apr 12, 2021In the end, Republic Commando Remastered doesn't do anything to drastically change the experience of playing the original game. And to that end, its shortcomings have only become more apparent with time--tactical shooters have evolved to offer more satisfying experiences with choice and consequence--so you likely won't find much replayability here. But it's still entertaining all things considered.
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Apr 8, 2021The Force is still quite strong in this one... despite the lack of the “WOW Effect” of the original game.
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Apr 6, 2021Star Wars: Republic Commando has aged surprisingly well and proves to be a ton of fun to revisit in this admittedly rather basic Switch port. The squad system here is still supremely satisfying to get to grips with, the HUD elements are slick, and there's plenty of atmospheric fun to be had as you blast your way through the three campaign stories on offer. Yes, there's no doubt the level design is archaic, there's no great variety in enemies, the visuals have had only the most basic of touch-ups and it's a real shame the multiplayer has been completely excised. Overall, though, this is still a welcome return for one of the very best Star Wars video game offerings.
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Apr 6, 2021I happily played Republic Commando on a Switch Lite and enjoyed every minute. It felt great to be back in Delta Squad, especially now that I’m able to take that experience with me.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 17
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Mixed: 2 out of 17
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Negative: 6 out of 17
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Apr 10, 2021
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Apr 12, 2021I only gave it a 9 out of 10 because of the AI'S the play like the have a mind of there own other than that a fantastic game to play .
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Feb 14, 2023