Star Wars Reviews

this is one of the older games that are still around, but, unlike the other oldies, this one now has Direct-X 3D acceleration. It also has Lucas Arts premium sound effects , so if you've never played a Star Wars game, this is as good a place to start as any.

You get a manual, a quick reference guide and 2 CD-ROMs containing a total of 3 titles: "X-Wing", "Tie Fighter" and "X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter: Flight School" (a demo of an improved title).

this was the first game(s) I ever bought and was hoping for a good space flying/shooting sim that's fun and not too difficult. I got half of what I wanted...it looks good and the tutorials are fun and simple, but like most of these type games, most of us can only finish the first 2 levels before being inundated with unenjoyably heavy fleets and relentless laser fire.

A long time ago I bought X-Wing (the original, not the collecters version) and considering I was only 7(or less, I can't remember exactly) it was too challenging for me but I found it was still very fun. A little afterward I bought Tie Fighter (again not collecters), I found this to be a little easier then X-Wing but still just as fun. I've seen the collecters versions for both and they have signifigantly improved in many areas, not the least of which is graphics. I still play Tie Fighter and would also still play X-Wing if it weren't for the fact that I hard installed it on my old computer(which I no longer own) that we dont have anymore and I no longer have the disk. Overall I have to say that they both are amazing games. I've never played the third game but even if it's really bad, paired with the two other games...... I have to say it's definatly worth it to buy this product.

Concerning X-wing

I remember getting this game for my birthday way the heck back in 1992. The missions were so fun and CHALLENGING now this is a word that most people in the computer game industry seem to have forgotten. The appeal of this game for me was that because it took so much time to complete(I think I managed it in 2 years) the victories were all the swetter when you won.

Nowadays you can just type in a cheat code and skip to the end well keep in mind that such a thing did not exist on the old DOS machines.

X-wing was the first but later on Lucas-arts improved the engine by adding TIE FIGHTER (that's right a game where you play on the side of the Imperials) this also provides some very challenging missions but can be beaten with much more ease that anyone could ever beat x-wing. Still fun, just as enjoyable

Now X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter brings us relatively up to date combing elements of both games what you have is a game that is more useful for multiplayer than single player missions. This is finally where the age of this type of game in this type of format began to show. Most of the missions in this game were just repeats of the same missions in X-Wing and Tie Fighter. Although the graphics are better and there are one or two missions that provide a great level of enjoyment.

If any of you old dogs out there are still using 98 or 95 pick up a piece of gaming history and get a copy of this package.

I bought the orginal XWing back in 1993 as one of the first games I got for my then state of the art 486. I was blown away by the game dynamics. Compared to most games of the time the 3D universe was incredible. Especially when compared to the SNES that I had just upgraded from. The developers had elected to use 3d polygons (now the standard) to build the in game graphics and this worked far better than its main rival at the time: Wing Commander and its 2D bitmap graphics. (Wing Commander was once regarded as the standard in space sims but is virtually unplayable now because of the awful graphics and boring AI/combat. I know I've tried it recently!)

Playing XWing now (the updated version included in the collectors CD) it still feels fresh which is an amazing achievment when you consider it is now 10 years old. It may not have cutting edge graphics but they work well enough and still manage to give a smooth and convincing 3D feel. The combat and power management gameplay is still engrossing even by modern standards. To be honest the gameplay stil knocks some of the more recent Lucasarts console based space combat games into touch.

The updated in game orchestral music score is lifted straight from the movies and is a vast improvement on the 1993 Xwing's midi version. This is one of the best and evocative uses of the original John Williams score in any of the Star Wars games. (Much better than in Jedi Knight 2!) You really live the Star Wars experience in this game. (Not only that but you can put the CDRom into a CD player and get the music in full on stereo Hi Fi quality.)

If there is one critisism it is the difficulty. Tie Fighter the sequel game (also on the CD) is much more fondly remembered than Xwing but that may have something to do with the fact it is a much easier game to get into (plus the fact you are the bad guy which is more fun). XWing is hard with a capital H but I think that makes it so much more satifying when you get that mission complete message.

If you like Star Wars, especially the space combat bits towards the end of Return of the Jedi and you have an older PC (even a 486!!!) this is an ideal purchase.

I remember playing this when I was twelve back in '96 and I really dug it. Not 'till a few months ago did I start playing it again (mainly for nostalgic reasons. Being a Star wars fan from day one I was naturally interested in this game and I was very pleased with the results. Sure, the graphics are seriously outdated but this game is so good that it doesn't even matter to me. Learning all the command keys (Enter hyperspace, etc., etc.) was slightly confusing at first, but I quickly learned how to memorize all of the command keys without looking at the manual every few minutes. A lot of the missions are challenging in which you are required to act very quickly in order to save a ship in order for the mission to be succesful. Some of the missions are damn near impossible. I especially like games in which the player is required to constantly be on the edge of his or her seat. I find this to be (for the most part), a fast paced game requiring quick wits and even faster reflexes. The added missions as well as the addition of the B-wing fighter are also very worthwhile bonuses to this gem. This is a must for any Star wars enthusiast like myself.

if you like star wars get this game. It is exactly like the film only there are more ships.

I love this set. It is a great addition to any Star Wars collector, or a young fan. These mini-models alow people to be able to enjoy their favourite viechles, but without spending $100 (AT-AT, Millenium Falcon etc.) to just buy the set. Aside from the price, the mini-models are just as fun and exciting as their bigger counterparts. This set, unfortunatly, has no moving parts at all, except the circle-thingy on it's front, but it only moves a little.

Made from only 99 pieces, this set isn't very hard to build, but can be a bit demanding on consentration. The finished product can easily fit into the palm of your hand or slip into your pocket.

Also, several of the models that have been discontinued by the LEGO company, such as TIE Fighter, Vader's TIE Fighter, Podracers, Sith Infiltrator, Imperial Shuttle, MTT, and Jedi Starfighter; making this a great way to obtain them for at least 75% less of the price.

I love this set!! Buy it!!

This is a really cool mini, it is very strong, looks like the original, but I don't see how it can be educational. Whatever, still very fun!

Star Wars mini vehicles allow users to create vast scenes from the movies without spending thousands of dollars. Each new model has at least one special piece so that you won't be able to duplicate it exactly by using other pieces in your collection.

The Multi-Troop Transport is pretty true to the original but just doesn't seem the same if it can't deploy a load of droid troops (kind of hard to do at this scale). The finished model is a good size for playing with.

The directions are standard Lego format and are easy to follow. The final construction is solid and believable. The set includes extra parts for making part of a Y-Wing (the rest of the parts are available with the AT-At, Millennium Falcon, and the Republic Gunship).

All in all, very nicely done.

What a dynamic pose! This figure is bursting with energy and excitement. The long lightsaber trail comes in two pieces and once put together is very striking. The amount of deatail on Lukes hair and clothes is exceptional. The only drawback is that the figures face doesn't resemble Mark Hamil enough (check out the Han Solo figure for an incredible likeness). That said, the figure is so dramatic that is the first one everyone comments on when seeing my collection for the first time.

Highly recommended for all Star Wars fans.

I really like this "Unleashed" action figure of Luke Skywalker.
It depicts Luke in all of his Jedi Glory from the movie "Return Of The Jedi".
Luke's hair flies in the air as his body twists and his bright green lightsaber flashes, as it cracks and signifies the Return of the Jedi Knights to power and the Return of Luke's father, Anakin, from his long stint as the evil Darth Vader.
The determination in Luke's face is very apparent, and this action figure is SO DETAILED that it actually depicts the little growths that actor Mark Hamill had on his face, when he played Luke in "Return Of The Jedi"!
This is the best and the coolest Luke Skywalker action figure ever made!
It captures the moment when Luke transforms from the farm boy that dreamed of being a Jedi Knight, into his being a real Jedi Knight, who becomes a Jedi because he showed LOVE, towards his Father, not hate, like the evil Emperor wanted Luke to show.
With the bright green flash of Luke's Lightsaber, he defends the Universe against hate and oppression.
This action figure is BEAUTIFUL!

This is one of the four re-releases from the Unleashed line to show up this summer (Darth Sidious is the other at the moment, two more are to be released later). Depicting Luke during his final climactic battle with Darth Vader aboard the second Death Star, it captures all the conflict Luke feels. The sculpt of his face could have been better, and I'm not abig fan of the "Lightsaber trail," but definitely one worth picking up. I've got min sitting right next to the Unleashed Han Solo.

I bought this lightsaber for my son for his birthday last year, and do not regret it one bit.

5 Stars for Durability. This lightsaber is extremely strong. It has shown no sign of breaking, even after a year of constant use. It is probably the most durable lightsaber I've bought.

3 Stars for education. Maybe it was a bit of an IQ test to find the place to put the batteries in that thing, but other than that, I doubt the public schools will ever use this product in their lessons.

5 Stars for fun. When you buy a toy, one would expect it to be fun. And the fact that it keeps my kids quiet and occupied for hours speaks for itself. The occasional, "OUCH! He hit my fingers!" does get rather annoying though... But seriously, I even find myself dueling with my kids and their Qui-Gon lightsabers.

Overall this toy is a must-have for any fan of Star Wars. I'd reccomend this one especialy for playtime. It's Durable. It's Fun.

May the Force be With You.

This is a pretty neat lightsaber! It lights up very bright and humms.
For 'fun' I give it a 5-star rating because it's about as close to a real lightsaber as you can get.
For 'educational value' I would have given it 0-stars, but I HAD to fill in this space, so I gave it a one. Its a lightsaber! What could you possibly learn?
For 'durability' I give it a 3-star rating. It's not quite as durable as the basic lightsaber, but you can still duel with it. And it has a pretty fair price. (compared to other ones I have seen that are $500.00)
Over all this is a very good lightsaber.

...it's not very durable! All I did was give it a good swing and now it makes a funny sound when I hold it. It can't retrieve all the way into the handle and the handle is too long! It's not even half of it's blade. Don't buy this toy. Go save up for something else like a video game or a Master Replica edition.

I love how StarWars is taking the "Marvel Legends" approch to making their figures. This is how figures are ment to be made. Beautifuly colored and sculpted with a a high level of detail. I wouldn't suggest playing around with this like you might with their smaller counterparts. If you did you would be missing the point entirely. These are ment to be looked at and admired. I think the "Unleased", "Marvel Legends" and "McFarline" lines are going to be the three that will rule the entertainment figure bisness ( if they arn't already)for years to come. If you don't think so, look for yourself.

For almost 25 years (26 if you count the Nelvana Star Wars Holiday Special that aired on CBS in 1978), Boba Fett's armored figure has menaced the Heroes of the Rebellion and captured the imagination of legions of Star Wars fans. Since his introduction in the aforementioned TV special in an animated segment and his "official" film debut in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Fett has become one of the iconic "bad guys" in the Star Wars mythos. Canny, calculating, and relentless, the man encased in the Mandalorian armor says little but acts decisively.

Boba Fett appeared originally only in Episodes V and VI until producer/writer/director George Lucas tinkered with the Classic Trilogy to make the 20th Anniversary Special Edition in 1997 and included the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter in the restored Han-and-Jabba confrontation scene in Episode IV: A New Hope. More recently, Lucas finally shed some light into Boba Fett's mysterious origins by establishing him as a 9 or 10-year-old boy who is an unaltered clone of a Clone Wars era bounty hunter, Jango Fett.

Even though Boba was last seen falling into the maw of the Sarlacc at the Great Pit of Carkoon in Episode VI, many authors and graphics artists working on the Star Wars Expanded Universe franchise have written post-Episode VI stories in which Fett escapes from the Sarlacc's tentacled mouth and resumes his bounty hunting career, and this Hasbro offering in the Star Wars: Unleashed series depicts the climactic moment of Boba's flight to freedom as his rocket backpack launches him out of the angry, hungry monster in whose belly he'd been expected to suffer for 1,000 years. It is a very energetic and kinetic sculpture, and every detail -- from Fett's dented and scratched Mandalorian armor to the flailing tentacle of the enraged Sarlacc -- is painstakingly recreated in a displayable sculpture any serious Star Wars collector should be proud to own.

Boba Fett is one of the most dynamic unleashed sculptures yet. Boba is escaping the maw of the sarlac (giving hope to die-hard Boba fans that he survived Jedi) while the beast's tenticles try to pull him back in. Boba has tremendous detail and an energetic pose which (with the help of the chunky flame trails coming from the jetpack) looks like boba is flying. The figure looks very life-like to me, it seems like there really could be a person under the suit and armor. The base is mainly smoke and fire from the jetpack but is full of fun details like the flames billowing and enveloping the teeth of the sarlac. Also the flames are made of simi-transparent red and orange plastic so the sculpture can be lit from beneath casting a fire-like glow on Boba. Also of note, though not very useful on a sculpture, is that the blaster is separate from Boba's hand like the Unleashed Jango (except Boba's blaster goes into his hand much easier than Jango's blasters). The only minor complaint I have is that the "antenna" on Boba's helment is bent slightly from being in the blister package, though it is not that noticable. A great figure and a highlight of the unleashed line.

I love this set! The droid is the best part! His transparent dome is really great! My favorite figures are the characters who were only seen for 3 seconds in the movie like this droid. The tauntaun is great too, ecspecially with the belly slit and removable guts. Chewbacca is really great too. Luke and Leia are good, but average compared to the other stuff in this package. The only thing that would make this set cooler is if they had Han in his hoth gear too!

This set has some figures that has been released before but has some minor changes. This is a great set if you don't have the figures in the set! Its a great price too!

I admit it, the only interest I have in these toys is with the droids that have recently been released. Stunning accuracy and detail was given to the design of these lovable R2-type robots. The fully posable R3-A2 has a fully retractable third leg and see-through "head". The latest R2 units are much better than the Kenner product from the late 70's and early 80's. They did, however, top Hasbro with the character action figures. They were nothing like the GI Joe type figures Hasbro puts out now. Luke didn't have bulging muscles and all that. My advice is to keep manufacturing the droids. Can't go wrong.

i like the story and plot and the cutscenes but the only hard part about it is that it won't let you cheat and go on the next level like in tie fighter and there's not really all that much you can do besides shoot things with lasers when you should be converting it to engines and using misiles or torpedoes that's all i have to say

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (actually, it's ours), I was playing a lot of old Super Nintendo games on my PC with emulators. Then I thought, hey, I have a 600mhz with 256 ram, and lots of hard drive space, so why don't I try one of these new-fangled hi-tech 3D PC games? Well, this is actually quite an old game but if you have anything close to my PC's specs, and you are anything close to a fan of Star Wars, this is truly a fantastic ride. I recommend one has a gamepad or joystick (...). My gamepad works great (it is similar to the old Playstation One controller). I plug in my headphones (also recommended), pump up the volume, and off I go into space, flying around in the infinite void, shooting tie fighters, star cruisers of the evil empire, and generally having a ton of fun.

This version of the game also has a whole additional game on it also, and with a 3D video card (even the most basic), the graphics are amazing. Dated, but hey, this puts the graphics of the old SNES to shame. It is VERY easy to set up and get started, and can be as tough as you want it. I've hardly even scratched the surface of all the various features and levels and know I have a lot of future fun in store for me with this. The music, while in midi form, is (to me) almost indistinguishable from MP3 quality stuff. And you get a lot of music. All sorts of variations on John William's great Star Wars scores.

There are also a ton of options. You can turn the music up or down, or off. You can turn the sound effects (also great) up or down or off. You can play your OWN music (MP3's) if you want while playing the game. Try some electronica/trance, or some Pink Floyd! Get creative, have fun. You can give yourself unlimited weapons and make yourself and your ship invulnerable to damage. The possibilites truly are endless. This is halfway between an arcade type shooter and a true space combat simulator, with various levels of both. In a short time, I have played the game for dozens of hours already, and am still discovering new things, and cool features. There is a neat pilot training feature, a "film" room, talking characters and background voices, it goes on and on. I can't believe I waited so long to buy/play this, but then, I am but a young, struggling Jedi-starfighter who has been deserted on a lonely planet for awhile.

If you have ever wanted to fly off into space in a variety of ships and enjoy the trip without leaving your PC, and if you are at all even the most casual Star Wars fan, you just gotta buy this, and now! You don't know what you're missing if you've never played. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em, and/or have a drink to warm your innards, turn down the lights, get that gamepad or joystick in hand, put on the headphones, and escape into the ride of your life. .. Amazing! And I haven't touched any of my old SNES rom games since buying this. Best [$$] you'll ever invest in a whole universe of fun, which you can visit any time you want to escape from earthbound reality for awhile. Did I mention that although it's a jewel case, there's a HUGE free instructional manual? What are you waiting for?

I know more recent and better graphically-enhanced Star Wars games are out there, and I've sampled them, but the system requirements on this make it playable for almost ANYONE with a PC, and for now, I'd like you to stop reading this, and go click this classic gem (and still unequaled in many ways) into your shopping cart NOW! You will thank me later, and as always, "May the Force be with you..."

This is is the best game you can buy from Lucas Arts. Period.

I own 6 of these electronic lightsabers. I just recently bought this green Luke Skywalker one for my son. It seems as if they make a different set of toy electronic lightsabers each year. This time, they extended the blade about 6 inches over the length of the ones from last year, and used a thinner plastic for the blade.

I know that you're not supposed to duel with them, but the new one cannot even come close to holding up like the old ones. I duel all the time with my kids. This new one is already bending when clashed... I would recommend hunting down an older one like Obi-wan's, Anakins, or Count Dooko's.. I can verify that those three are especially strong and are duel-worthy and have worked perfectly through 4 sets of batteries so far.

this is the best do not bang too hard with

This is a great toy. I'll give it a four on "how much fun is this toy" because it dosn't have a belt clip which stinks.I gave it a one on education 'cause if you want to learn how to put batteries inside a plastic tube, then be my guest.The reason I gave it four stars on durabilty is because after a few battles, it starts to get a few scratches, but nothing big. All in all, this is a great toy and "buy it you shall."

My 5 year old loves Star Wars and has 2 of the sets. He is able to play with the completed ships and they stay together really well. He was able to put them together with minimal help. They are great because they are easy to store.

Star Wars mini vehicles allow users to create vast scenes from the movies without spending thousands of dollars. Each new model has at least one special piece so that you won't be able to duplicate it exactly by using other pieces in your collection.

The Star Destroyer is a nice looking model and, for a mini, actually has a feeling of massiveness in its design.

The directions are standard Lego format and are easy to follow. The final construction is solid (although two sloped sides can lift a little as they are on hinges to get the slope). There is no packaged instructions for combining parts of this model with others to create a different Star Wars vehicle (some of the other sets do).

All in all, very nicely done.

This is a fairly fun set, and reasonably close to the real thing as far as LEGO Star Wars Mini sets go. The main drawbacks are:

- "wings" near the back can move even though they shouldn't be able to
- no extra model to motivate you to buy the entire series (like the TIE bomber or Y wing in previous LEGO Start Wars Mini sets)
- Uses new dark gray color

The color issue is only a problem if you intend to mix the pieces with other old dark gray pieces.

On the plus side, like all of the Mini sets this is:

- fast to build
- cheap
- easy to store/display due to small size