What red-blooded American male has never wanted to pick up a lightsaber and go at it?! LOL
When Wii announced this game I was stoked. This is really the ultimate game for a Wii-Mote. Isn't this what they promised? Didn't they release a promo video of the Wii before its launch with quick shots of several different people playing baseball, platformers, conducting music, and all the exciting styles available with a Wii-Mote?
Star Wars Jedi Knight on the PC is a blast. (Haven't played Xbox versions) If you're even a distant fan of the Star Wars movies you would have loved fighting lightsaber battles and using your force powers.
But somehow.... this game has managed to flop miserably.
- 6.5 review score
- It uses animated versions of classic Star Wars characters instead of realistic HD graphics. Yes, I know Clone Wars is a cartoon, but this is the epitome of Wii. Instead of gritty realistic HD graphics, cartoony teh kiddy graphics substitute.
- Lightsaber controls are crummy. Movement not what you would think. Not intuitive. How can you screw up a basic sword battle with a few force powers? It doesnt' get any easier. Just more proof of how much the Wii-Mote has not lived up to its promises.
- No advanced combo moves. Very simple formulas. Again, this is what the Wii loves to develop for its audience.
- Even Gamespot admits this game is geared towards a younger audience. Very G rated. Very teh kiddy.
- No suitable online play. Again, Wii has screwed up while Xbox and PS3 have rapidly improved their online gaming services.
This game was the perfect formula for success. The constraints replaced by what nintendo wants to do with its Wii killed this game. And will kill many, many games while Xbox and PS3 continue to deliver what gamers really want.
The__MCP
HD? Lol. just tells how much your logic is flawed.
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