Star Wars Republic Commando

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  1. SirWolf
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    all time great star wars game, the mechanics between switching each attatchment onto your weapon is super intuitive and unique, and the gunplay is top notch, its loads of fun slaying droids while you have classical trilogy music playing in the background. Levels are filled with a massive amount of variety with strategy being make or break for your crew. sometimes the tanky enemies can getall time great star wars game, the mechanics between switching each attatchment onto your weapon is super intuitive and unique, and the gunplay is top notch, its loads of fun slaying droids while you have classical trilogy music playing in the background. Levels are filled with a massive amount of variety with strategy being make or break for your crew. sometimes the tanky enemies can get annoying when your low on ammo, but that also plays into strategy, seriously give this game a try, its 10$ on almost every playform… Expand
  2. goodgriff33
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
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  3. Turdnuggz
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Great combat, enemy variety, characters, and story. The squad mechanics are something I wish would've been used in more games since. The soundtrack is wonderful, and the main theme is one of the greatest themes I've ever heard in a video game. The only complaints I have is that it's too short and there was never a sequel. These are the only reasons I did not give it a 10. The game ended onGreat combat, enemy variety, characters, and story. The squad mechanics are something I wish would've been used in more games since. The soundtrack is wonderful, and the main theme is one of the greatest themes I've ever heard in a video game. The only complaints I have is that it's too short and there was never a sequel. These are the only reasons I did not give it a 10. The game ended on a cliffhanger and continuing the story via a novel written by a random author still irks me. This game deserves a remaster/remake, and a sequel. This game is truly fantastic, and you can tell it was made with love. Highly recommend even today… Expand
  4. hydroquaqua
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    _нельзя просто так взять и забыть Отряд «Дельта» в видеоигре Star Wars: Republic Commando. На протяжении всего приключения, до отданного Приказа 66, привыкаешь к солдатам, бурно переживаешь с ними все невзгоды и сочувствуешь продолжению которому не дано случится

    _You can't just forget Delta Force in the video game Star Wars: Republic Commando. Throughout the adventure, until the given    _нельзя просто так взять и забыть Отряд «Дельта» в видеоигре Star Wars: Republic Commando. На протяжении всего приключения, до отданного Приказа 66, привыкаешь к солдатам, бурно переживаешь с ними все невзгоды и сочувствуешь продолжению которому не дано случится

    _You can't just forget Delta Force in the video game Star Wars: Republic Commando. Throughout the adventure, until the given Order 66, you get used to the soldiers, you violently experience all the hardships with them and sympathize with the continuation of which is not given to happen    … Expand
  5. Dylan117
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    The moment I put this game in my xbox 360 fell in love with it. Funny and likeable characters, great level design, tactical gameplay, great gritty story and graphics that have aged extremely well. Some incredibly fustrating areas and clunky controls.
  6. guiletheguiles
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    I had fun with Republic Commando but, to be honest, I wouldn't give two **** about this game if it didn't carry the Star Wars name. And I dare say that you also wouldn't.

    I like the fact that this game manages to capture what we've seen/read about the clone wars, putting you in the boots of Delta Squad's leader. Giving orders to your team, managing them in the field, aiding them when    I had fun with Republic Commando but, to be honest, I wouldn't give two **** about this game if it didn't carry the Star Wars name. And I dare say that you also wouldn't.

    I like the fact that this game manages to capture what we've seen/read about the clone wars, putting you in the boots of Delta Squad's leader. Giving orders to your team, managing them in the field, aiding them when they need, blasting droids and even ocasionally seeing familiar faces was pretty fun. I also loved the portrayal of famous Star Wars areas, ESPECIALLY Kashyyk's Shadow Lands, which's always a great place to visit in a SW game. I somehow got lightly attached to my teammates. Maybe it was the convincing voice actors. Or maybe it was because they're clones and I LOVE that era of the saga. Probably the latter.
    The shooting's quite competent. Not quite as tactical as I expected, but if you go in gun's blazing, you'll quickly die. This isn't Doom and it's better for it. Soundtrack's also pretty good, but that should go without saying, since most SW games nails the music and atmosphere. And while the challenge feels unfair, the sense of accomplishment you get after surviving a maneuver with your squad is great.

    The problem with Republic Commando is that, besides being a SW fps, it's just very... Generic?
    The shooting might be good, but it lacks any surprises. Enemy variety is a joke and some objectives are utterly unbalanced. In the first mission you are a badass, but on the next, your character is made of GLASS! Anything kills you! Especially since you're alone for the majority of that level.
    The environments are cool, but they're only cool because you know them from the SW's universe. Outside of that, they're bland, uninspiring and painfully repetitive.
    Checkpoints are atrocious, the AI doesn't always function as well as it should, the weapons feel weird to use and everything gets old fast. This game only has 3 missions, around 8 hours, but it manages to OUTSTAY ITS WELCOME! The controls are very clunky too. Even changing weapons or picking up ammo feels, somehow, unresponsive. I get that the game is old, but goddamnit, HALO Combat Evolved is from 2001 and did it masterfully.
    As for the story? It's nice. Typical Star Wars. I liked it. Until the final scene, which just murdered the climax. Credits just rolled. A big letdown, to be frank.

    Whether I recommend Republic Commando or not can be boiled down to a question:
    Do you love Star Wars?
    If you do, pick it up. It's filled with flaws, but you'll get some entertainment out of it.
    If you don't, just stay far away from it.    … Expand
  7. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Lots of fun with a tense, gritty, boots-on-the-ground narrative. Solid game.
  8. Dperks
    May 24, 2020
    7
    I think Republic Commando is a solid game. The graphics don't age that badly the gun play is good the squad mechanics are not very deep but are enjoyable and it probably helps that im a Star Wars fan. On the flip side theirs a real lack in weapon verity especially early game. Our main charterers weren't very memorable for me and the whole last world felt a lot weaker in a lot of aspectsI think Republic Commando is a solid game. The graphics don't age that badly the gun play is good the squad mechanics are not very deep but are enjoyable and it probably helps that im a Star Wars fan. On the flip side theirs a real lack in weapon verity especially early game. Our main charterers weren't very memorable for me and the whole last world felt a lot weaker in a lot of aspects compared to the one before. That being said i think the game is still worth checking out for first person shooter fans and Star Wars fan. And i think it's worth getting a sequel or maybe a remake some day.… Expand
  9. Broyax
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    J'y avais joué un peu à l'époque, puis je l'avais laissé de côté... autant par pur désintérêt que parce que dans le même temps, d'autres choses étaient sans doute sorties... moins rébarbatives ! et là je relance le truc, d'autant qu'il marche sur la Xbox One via le programme de rétro-compatibilité mis en place sur un certain nombre de jeux... dont quelques vieilleries Xbox... pas "one"J'y avais joué un peu à l'époque, puis je l'avais laissé de côté... autant par pur désintérêt que parce que dans le même temps, d'autres choses étaient sans doute sorties... moins rébarbatives ! et là je relance le truc, d'autant qu'il marche sur la Xbox One via le programme de rétro-compatibilité mis en place sur un certain nombre de jeux... dont quelques vieilleries Xbox... pas "one" mais "première" ou le "magnétoscope" comme on l'appelait alors volontiers...

    Quoi qu'il en soit, ce pseudo-jeu de tir tactique (?) n'a rien de vraiment tactique (sauf si appuyer sur A le devient...) et à cet égard les Mass Effect étaient bien plus tactiques avec des "ordres qui comptent vraiment" que ce Republic Commando incroyablement bourrin et répétitif ! et qui ne ressemble en fait qu'à une sorte de Call of Duty sous un gros maquillage Star Wars.

    Le jeu a vieilli évidemment mais la résolution augmentée permet d'y jouer à peu près correctement ; on regrette néanmoins les textures qui sont restées toutes pourries... L'ambiance sonore de qualité (calquée sur 'l'attaque des clones") est sympathique mais finit par taper un peu sur le système... mais surtout le nombre d'ennemis qui n'arrête pas de nous tomber dessus devient insupportablement lourdingue.

    D'autant que le flingue, cette espèce de mitraillette qui tire n'importe où n'importe comment est elle aussi insupportable (c'est pour ça que les héros ne sont jamais touchés dans les films alors qu'on voit des lasers dans tous les sens). Pour ne rien arranger, ces insectes et quelques robots sont des éponges à lasers : ils mangent des chargeurs entiers... avant de trépasser. Eventuellement.

    Donc voilà, on l'a bien compris et d'ailleurs la première impression reste très souvent la bonne, c'est-à-dire la mauvaise ici : Republic Prout, c'était et c'est toujours de la merde !    … Expand
  10. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    One of Lucas Arts finest STAR WARS games and is a superb shooter with amazing squad mechanics that are somehow barely used in todays video game market!? A true Gem in the original Xbox Library and is now backwards compatible with XBOX ONE also does not take much of a PC to run either! If you love STAR WARS or tactical shooters this is a must.
  11. bane864
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    I was a huge SW fan, and still kind of one today. It was REALLY GOOD. It was quite fun killing all those geonosians and droids with your personal squad, plus if you felt super lazy you could just tell your squadmates to do things for you, as you are their commander. It was an awesome game which I would go back to my basement and re-plug my ol' XBOX to just play this game. Speaking ofI was a huge SW fan, and still kind of one today. It was REALLY GOOD. It was quite fun killing all those geonosians and droids with your personal squad, plus if you felt super lazy you could just tell your squadmates to do things for you, as you are their commander. It was an awesome game which I would go back to my basement and re-plug my ol' XBOX to just play this game. Speaking of which, I found this game better than Halo 2 IMO, which is telling something.… Expand
  12. yourfavcomedion
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    This game deserves an award, yet granite this game came out around 2006 but I am still playing it today. This was when games were at their golden age, perfect AI, a squad that actually has an idea of what they are doing, the gameplay is real smooth no lag, online is kind of cheap though but for this game I will let it slide because it was one of my child hood favorites.

    To be honest, it    This game deserves an award, yet granite this game came out around 2006 but I am still playing it today. This was when games were at their golden age, perfect AI, a squad that actually has an idea of what they are doing, the gameplay is real smooth no lag, online is kind of cheap though but for this game I will let it slide because it was one of my child hood favorites.

    To be honest, it is really hard for someone like me to give a 10, because if there is one thing I don't like it loses it's 10, the only other game I can think of off the top of my head that I gave a 10 to is "Star Wars battlefront 2" yet granite I like that game better than this one, but on my top 10 list this would be in the solid 2 slot, I have never enjoyed as much games as I've had with Lucas arts, it's sad to realize that Lucas arts was bought out by Disney because they made REALLY good games, perfect games to be exact, another game I would recommend is Star wars KNIGHTS of the old republic, don't get the MMO version, it sucks.

    Anyways, if people complain about this game, I don't know what else you want from a video game. The haters are looking for something that doesn't exist, the perfect game. Instead of looking at every flaw in a game look at how FUN it is, instead of tormenting yourself through it, yet this game is really fun but every game as it's flaws. Seriously to all the haters on this game GROW UP, this is as close to a perfect game as you going to get.    … Expand
  13. Polish_Infidel
    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
  14. Steadfast
    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!
  15. MarkyB
    Oct 27, 2012
    6
    For big Star Wans only. Quite a boring and frustrating game really. I like games where you are not a lone warrior but the squad mechanics are not very good. Game-play can also be repetitive and boring.
  16. teenbat
    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
  17. doodlerman
    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
  18. Sonofspam
    Jun 13, 2011
    5
    I found this game almost impossible to play especially when you have to hold your squads hand every second giving you virtually no time to fight or defend yourself especially against impossible enemies.

    The game is also to linear and the instructions aren't very good and there is no on screen help to get you going in the beginning like most games. I would only recommend this for    I found this game almost impossible to play especially when you have to hold your squads hand every second giving you virtually no time to fight or defend yourself especially against impossible enemies.

    The game is also to linear and the instructions aren't very good and there is no on screen help to get you going in the beginning like most games.


    I would only recommend this for Hardcore gamers who have to play every FPS out there.    … Expand
  19. JRcade
    Nov 19, 2010
    7
    A Star Wars game that doesn't involve massive amounts of jedi interference? Count me in. Set during the clone wars this game takes you through the eyes of a secret breed of clone trooper, known as the commandos. You'll travel from planet to planet, or area to area(of which planets have several) complete objectives and progress. Each commando has a different set personality which makesA Star Wars game that doesn't involve massive amounts of jedi interference? Count me in. Set during the clone wars this game takes you through the eyes of a secret breed of clone trooper, known as the commandos. You'll travel from planet to planet, or area to area(of which planets have several) complete objectives and progress. Each commando has a different set personality which makes interaction between them quite enjoyable and humorous. The gameplay is straightforward; shoot and give orders. You'll occasionally be separated from your squad and forced to go solo. This is in part where some things go wrong. Compared to being squaded, the environmental hazards all of a sudden become life threatening when interacted with, causing many unnecessary deaths. The graphics are well done, however it's the soundtrack that plays a crucial role in defining atmosphere around graphics. Most of the soundtrack is just re-hashed, episode one tracks. Large Difficulty spikes near the end also leave players feeling a bit cheated, as well as a cliff hanger ending, just leaves one unsatisfied. However if you like SW and FPS's I would give this game a shot.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. AlexG.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    One of, if not THE best game I've ever played. not being a massive fan of the FPS genre thats a major achievement. The squad is humerous and responds to almost any situation. Eg. I let a squad member take fire for me. after the conflict he came back with "use me to draw fire. see if I care" which really suprised (and amused) me The only point I feel could be improved on is the enemy One of, if not THE best game I've ever played. not being a massive fan of the FPS genre thats a major achievement. The squad is humerous and responds to almost any situation. Eg. I let a squad member take fire for me. after the conflict he came back with "use me to draw fire. see if I care" which really suprised (and amused) me The only point I feel could be improved on is the enemy AI. with the majority of enemies being seperatist droids this isnt too much of a downer. though the organic enemies could have been given a slightly larger arsonal and the ability to duck behind cover as your squad do.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. EdH.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Got to love seeing the dark and grity side of star wars.
  29. JonnyBoy
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    A great Star Wars game. Another great xbox FPS.
  30. AaronL.
    May 17, 2006
    9
    It is so awsome,but i just wish the squad was a litter smarter like when you order them to 'secure area' that there is only two cover spots so 40 and 62 take cover while 07 just stands there and gets shot,and the sad way 07 dies on kashyyyk because you can grab sniper and look at 07 across from you and he will be fine..no blaster shots,no screaming ...he still in the It is so awsome,but i just wish the squad was a litter smarter like when you order them to 'secure area' that there is only two cover spots so 40 and 62 take cover while 07 just stands there and gets shot,and the sad way 07 dies on kashyyyk because you can grab sniper and look at 07 across from you and he will be fine..no blaster shots,no screaming ...he still in the freakin' turret! But it is a wicked and kool game because it has a good story like Star Wars knights of the old republic but i really respect the fighting scenes. still i want a sequil !A+!!!… Expand
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#62 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#7 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#75 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 8 / 7 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 845]
  2. RewiredMind
    90
    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.
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  3. Eurogamer
    80
    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.
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