PLATFORMS: PLAYSTATION 3, PLAYSTATION 2, WII, PSP, NINTENDO DS, XBOX 360 (REVIEWED):
Well, here we go again with the next instalment of the seemingly endless line of Star Wars-themed console cash-ins.
Republic Heroes follows the same story as the animated Clone Wars movie and TV series.
Unfortunately, the presentation is simply not up to scratch, with the graphics barely passing the standard of a decent PS2 game.
It just does not meet the standard expected by owners of next generation consoles.
The features and gameplay of Republic Heroes are predictable. You can play with a lightsaber, you can use the force to push people around and you can beat up droids.
With the simple press of a button you can do everything a Jedi can do.
Essentially, Republic Heroes is a platformer masquerading as a 3D adventure. The levels are linear, repetitive, and, frankly, quite boring.
Meanwhile, a fixed camera angle, presumably to encourage multiplayer gaming, merely amplifies the frustration
Republic Heroes is clearly aimed at a much younger audience, which unfortunately, results in less attention to detail and less time spent on improving the production values.
Sadly, for every high-quality Star Wars franchised game, such as Lego Star Wars or Rogue Squadron, there is a substandard offering like this threatening to tarnish the legacy of the brand.
MARKS: 3/10
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