Star Wars Republic Commando

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 120
  3. Negative: 5 out of 120
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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. 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
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. AB
    Apr 26, 2005
    3
    I really wanted to love Republic Commando, but instead of lying to myself I'll just realize that it is a truly disappointing game. It's just to repetitious and bland to be a great Star Wars experience. If the Episode III game isn't good, that will be three bad Star Wars games in one year (LEGO Star Wars wasn't very good either).
  6. NoOne
    Mar 18, 2005
    4
    Would have been better 4 years ago. Way too linear and tension is a zero with all the freakin med stations around. Rainbox Six 3 is a far better example of what this game could have been. Still, as far as LucasArts games go, this one is one of the best to come along in a long time. Good rental maybe.
  7. SamC.
    Apr 25, 2005
    2
    It was just kill after kill after kill.
  8. PCC.
    Mar 22, 2005
    6
    I think this game was overrated. The team command was totally unnessisary and felt forced. Why do I have to wait for an icon to appear behind a bolder to have my guy snipe there? Why can't I tell him to snipe anywhere? On one level one of my teammates kept getting stuck on a rock. I had to restart the level. If you want to command a squad, play brother in arms.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. Obi-wanKenobi
    Mar 15, 2005
    7
    great game but way too short! I wouldn't be suprised if LucasArts put another ridiculously short deadline on getting this game out and the developers didn't have time to add anymore levels, just like they rushed out KOTOR II. Or maybe they are just setting up for Republic Commando 2?
  16. 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.
  17. MeStupid!
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    Great fun not only multiplay online, but in single player.
  18. JoeN.
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    I love star wars so much this was great so great.
  19. AshtonC.
    May 24, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome when is the second one is comming out.
  20. 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.
  21. MattD.
    May 7, 2005
    10
    It Rocks!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. EdH.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Got to love seeing the dark and grity side of star wars.
  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. 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.
  27. NickT.
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    Would be the best first person shooter of all time if it was about twice the length!!
  28. LucasB.
    Mar 2, 2005
    7
    Although the game has its moments, I have to say that I am a bit disappointed by Star Wars: Republic Commando
  29. 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!
  30. James
    Mar 3, 2005
    7
    Cool story line for star wars fans, but way too short of a game... I got through it in about 8-10 hours.
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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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