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  1. GamerExpert
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    This is one of the funnest games I have ever played. I love Star Wars, and Star Wars games, and I have to say: this game is one of the best I have seen. The strategy, action, and intense heart-pounding fight for survival makes every part of this game enjoyable. I became totally mesmorized and fascinated by the amazing graphics and team AI. This game was very well made and I had a blast This is one of the funnest games I have ever played. I love Star Wars, and Star Wars games, and I have to say: this game is one of the best I have seen. The strategy, action, and intense heart-pounding fight for survival makes every part of this game enjoyable. I became totally mesmorized and fascinated by the amazing graphics and team AI. This game was very well made and I had a blast when playing it. My only complaint was that the game was too short! Overall, it is an awesome game that any Star Wars fanatic, any first-person-shooter game addict, and any passionate gamer will love. Expand
  2. Oct 25, 2012
    10
    I played this game on my friend's Xbox (I don't have Microsoft tech) and I really enjoyed it. A few parts were a little difficult and, quite frankly, rage inducing, but the good outweighs the bad. The MP was a little strange, small maps and silly 'Headshot' sounds, but one map is great, incorporating antigravity tech. Anyway, really good fun, and they should definitely make another... LikeI played this game on my friend's Xbox (I don't have Microsoft tech) and I really enjoyed it. A few parts were a little difficult and, quite frankly, rage inducing, but the good outweighs the bad. The MP was a little strange, small maps and silly 'Headshot' sounds, but one map is great, incorporating antigravity tech. Anyway, really good fun, and they should definitely make another... Like they should make another Battlefront game. Expand
  3. Jun 18, 2013
    10
    I am a huge Star wars fan and I must say this is my favorite Star Wars game by far, everything from its game play, system layout, story and its main characters I think are perfect. If you have been thinking of trying this game, think no longer, just do it and do it now! I promise you, you will not regret it! Best Star Wars game ever!
  4. Jul 1, 2011
    8
    This game is one of my favorite first person shooters for the Xbox. It's also probably one of the most intense. Even now I'm shocked that this wasn't rated M (but then again I guess that's because the only blood you see is that of insect-like creatures and the weird purple oils in the droids. The only other first person shooter I've played for the Xbox that wasn't part of the Halo series,This game is one of my favorite first person shooters for the Xbox. It's also probably one of the most intense. Even now I'm shocked that this wasn't rated M (but then again I guess that's because the only blood you see is that of insect-like creatures and the weird purple oils in the droids. The only other first person shooter I've played for the Xbox that wasn't part of the Halo series, and so, naturally I feel forced to compare it to it. The graphics are far supierior, the battles are about equally as intense, though the story isn't as good and neither is the game as a whole - simply because the campaign is extremely short and I can't help but feel that this game is like a Star Wars ripoff of Halo. Besides all that though, it is a very well made and well thought out game. The variety of enemies aren't very impressive, but I love the fact that you can breeze through battles feeling all high and mighty until you run into a Super Battle Droid and it totally just screws your pacing over because of their increased accuracy (you can't just go running straight at them). Really its a fun game, and now since you should be able to find it for a price considerably cheaper, its worth getting - since it is playable on the 360. Expand
  5. Jul 1, 2013
    8
    Good Star Wars games are few and far between but this is one of the good ones. Great FPS action and the game allows you to give directions to the other squad members and utilize their skills. Graphics are standard for the original Xbox. As I am writing this review in 2013, you can find this game used for fairly cheap. Definitely worth the money if you are into retro gaming and/or StarGood Star Wars games are few and far between but this is one of the good ones. Great FPS action and the game allows you to give directions to the other squad members and utilize their skills. Graphics are standard for the original Xbox. As I am writing this review in 2013, you can find this game used for fairly cheap. Definitely worth the money if you are into retro gaming and/or Star Wars themed games. Expand
  6. JakeF.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    As a squad, the drone AI's are the best I have ever played with, way, way above the norm. It felt more real. Has a excellent challange. In a single player game it is awesome, and in the multi-player the maps were big and took a little while to find the enemy, but was worth it for the action. It is the best Star Wars game I have played to date.
  7. RayA.
    Feb 20, 2007
    10
    Excellent game! I love SW games and this is one of the best! It's really gives me chance to fill myself inside the action. Please make RC 2!
  8. BlueFalcon
    Mar 3, 2005
    9
    In a lot of ways Republic Commando feels like a combination of Metorid Prime and Halo. The graphics aren't quite up to those 2 games, but they're close. The single player game is exceptionally entertaining.
  9. MeStupid!
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    Great fun not only multiplay online, but in single player.
  10. JoeN.
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    I love star wars so much this was great so great.
  11. AshtonC.
    May 24, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome when is the second one is comming out.
  12. GeoffreyG.
    May 20, 2005
    9
    This game is great at drawing you in to the environment and being a clone trooper in the republic army. It has great squad command, the easiest ever. The environments are great and feel real, I just wish there were more of them. Generally it's just a great experience.
  13. MattD.
    May 7, 2005
    10
    It Rocks!
  14. KyleL.
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    It is intense, nerve racking. This is one of the best games I ever played. It was a little sad when Sev died. I want to know when there is going to be a second Republic Camando.
  15. MatthewH.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    this game is awesome but i need to know when part 2 is coming out the ending is amazing when sev is overwhelmed by the enemy i read notes that sev joined the 501legion division and was part of order 66 to kill the jedi let me know when part 2 is coming out.
  16. EdH.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Got to love seeing the dark and grity side of star wars.
  17. OleksiyY.
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    People Don't listen to them stupid freaks every one knows that this game is one of the best games and I like to say that in this game you get to know your own team and how they are like and their personalities but the only sad thing is that SEV dies in the end and that stupid master yoda doesn't let you help him! I'm so sad know I wish Republic Commando's 2 came out People Don't listen to them stupid freaks every one knows that this game is one of the best games and I like to say that in this game you get to know your own team and how they are like and their personalities but the only sad thing is that SEV dies in the end and that stupid master yoda doesn't let you help him! I'm so sad know I wish Republic Commando's 2 came out but it wouldn't be the same with out sev every one knows that. Expand
  18. JackB.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    This is a well designed game, it made the clone troopers even cooler, it had a great squad, great guns, and awsome villians, but its ending was not as great as the game itself.
  19. NickT.
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    Would be the best first person shooter of all time if it was about twice the length!!
  20. MichaelB.
    Mar 29, 2005
    9
    Impressive squad AI, great sound and graphics, and smooth control. As with most shooters coming out as of late, way too short!
  21. JimmyA.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    I thought it was a great game. The graphics are good and the squad a.i. is excellent.
  22. MasterRater
    Apr 15, 2005
    9
    A blast from start to end, fast paced, changing environments. This type of game had to be slightly linear to work. Enough variation to keep it thoroughly entertaining. Dont forget, you have to immerse yourself in the game so trying to keep your squad alive (NOTE the AI was top notch for the arcade level shooter) was a big part of the fun.)
  23. Brant
    Apr 7, 2005
    9
    Very addictive game. Couldn't stop playing it. It was almost like another version of Halo, but you had control over your people. Too short though. They need to come out with another one, and keep the story going.
  24. Simon
    Feb 25, 2006
    8
    Call of duty, MoH and all the other WW2 shooter games on the XBOX just cant compare to the PC versions, id give them all 4 out of ten. This game however works very well if ya after a bit of fun.
  25. PaulP.
    Jan 19, 2007
    9
    Just a downright awesome game, could of included a little more character development though. I would love to see a sequel!
  26. AndyK.
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    This game is exellent the only flaw is the multiplayer but thats greats too. Has a great fan i want a sequal but the best bit is the suspence at the end.
  27. 4151346
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    Perfect mix of strategy and pure action.
  28. Jim
    Apr 12, 2005
    9
    It was addictive and the multiplayer levels are fun but to short in campaign mode and sev died.
  29. JeremyR.
    Apr 19, 2005
    10
    This is some of the most fun I have had with my Xbox! Although some players will deride the simplicity of the squad commands, I found it a delightfully uncomplicated and undistracting addition to the fast-paced and non-stop action of this great game. The controls are intuitive and the gameplay immersive. This is at the top of my personal list of all-time favorites. Games are supposed to This is some of the most fun I have had with my Xbox! Although some players will deride the simplicity of the squad commands, I found it a delightfully uncomplicated and undistracting addition to the fast-paced and non-stop action of this great game. The controls are intuitive and the gameplay immersive. This is at the top of my personal list of all-time favorites. Games are supposed to be fun, and this is nothing but pure fun from start to finish. Expand
  30. ArchezB.
    Sep 16, 2005
    10
    This game was frezkin awsome and perfectly set up for RC2 and if you thought the game was boring like some others said... ...then just FOLLOW THE DAM STORYLINE, it is a great game and i can't wait for CR2 to come out which they Are actually making and also if u dont like this game DOnt play it also even if you dont tell them to snipe in that spot sometimes they will snipe thereThis game was frezkin awsome and perfectly set up for RC2 and if you thought the game was boring like some others said... ...then just FOLLOW THE DAM STORYLINE, it is a great game and i can't wait for CR2 to come out which they Are actually making and also if u dont like this game DOnt play it also even if you dont tell them to snipe in that spot sometimes they will snipe there anyways :p although i must admit it doesnt really have that much of a replay value at least for a while. Expand

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 54
  2. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 8 / 7 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 845]
  2. Republic Commando should really be viewed as an incredibly solid, compelling, stylish title that has the ability of being able to be played over Xbox Live should you fancy it.
  3. What's most disappointing about the whole thing, though, isn't so much the lack of me-too deathmatch variants, but that LucasArts didn't bother to allow players to play the campaign mode co-operatively as Red Storm achieved so successfully in the likes of Ghost Recon 2, Rainbow Six 3 and Black Arrow... As it is Republic Commando deserves huge respect for managing to be the best Star Wars shooter ever.