Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a multiplayer casual platformer game. It was developed by Aspyr and was released on January 23, 2025. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience that brings back fond memories of playing the original game.
Local co-op mode enhances the fun, allowing friends to team up and enjoy the game together.
Visual improvements and the ability to unlock all characters from the start add to the enjoyment.

The game is plagued with bugs, including crashes and issues with hit detection and platforming.
Many features from the original game, such as destructible environments, are missing in this version.
Controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making combat and platforming frustrating at times.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The gameplay of Jedi Power Battles is often described as dated and clunky, with mechanics that can feel unresponsive and frustrating, particularly during combat and platforming sections. While the remaster introduces some quality-of-life improvements and maintains a nostalgic charm, it struggles with repetitive level design, input lag, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Players may find enjoyment in the cooperative elements and character variety, but the underlying gameplay limitations remain a significant drawback.
- “The music by John Williams remains a standout feature, delivering an immersive Star Wars atmosphere that enriches the gameplay.”
- “Classic, good gameplay and it is co-op.”
- “Aspyr has done a fantastic job porting this over to PC, and the same classic responsive gameplay (and janky levels) are all intact.”
- “The block and counter mechanics exist but lack fluidity, making encounters sometimes feel more like trial-and-error rather than skill-based dueling.”
- “While the remaster introduces quality-of-life improvements, such as all characters being available from the start and additional bonus content like mini-games and versus modes, these features do not fully address the underlying gameplay limitations.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much a PS1 game, so a lot of weirdness with hitboxes and combos can be annoying to execute reliably.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The remastered version of the game features significantly improved graphics, including cleaner textures, enhanced lighting effects, and more stable frame rates, making it visually appealing for current-gen displays. However, it retains some limitations from the original, such as low-poly models and dated animations, and while the overall visual experience is better, some players feel it lacks the charm and functionality of the original game. Despite these drawbacks, the graphical upgrades contribute to a more enjoyable gameplay experience, particularly in platforming sections.
- “Aspyr has done a great job remastering the graphics, making it possible to select the original lightsaber color of Mace Windu, Adi Gallia, and Plo Koon, as well as making Ki-Adi-Mundi a playable Jedi character for all the levels!”
- “I will say that they did a really good job of cleaning up the visuals, making the platforming portion of the game much easier.”
- “The remaster improves upon the original’s graphics with cleaner textures, more stable frame rates, and updated lighting effects that help the game feel a bit more polished, though the overall visual design remains limited by the original’s low-poly models and dated animations.”
- “Graphically unchanged, and just as clunky as when on Dreamcast.”
- “The graphics seem to have been adapted from the Dreamcast version but do not consider this a remaster by any means.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and gameplay issues that hinder the experience, including broken fights, camera problems, and level freezes. While some patches have improved playability, many original bugs from the earlier version persist, leading to frustration among players. Overall, the game is considered unstable and not worth its full price until significant improvements are made.
- “Solid 60 fps experience; the game looks great, runs smoothly, and includes some nice quality of life features along with new content.”
- “The patches have made the game more playable in recent months, but on launch it was a buggy mess.”
- “It's a buggy broken piece of shit; you can get stuck in the wall and be unable to move, or the camera can just fly off so you can't see, or a cutscene won't play so you'll be stuck and unable to move. Most commonly, when the camera has to move up to allow you to access the rest of the level, sometimes it doesn't, and you have to restart.”
- “This game isn't worth full price, and it never will be while it remains in this buggy, glitchy, Aspyr-quality state.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story is a loose adaptation of Episode I, primarily serving as a backdrop for its arcade-style beat-em-up gameplay rather than a narrative-driven experience. Players often find the plot simplistic and lacking depth, with many missions feeling aimless and focused on combat rather than storytelling. Overall, while there are moments of nostalgia for fans of the franchise, the game is more about action than a cohesive narrative.
- “The game loosely follows the events of Episode 1, but don’t expect too much story; Jedi Power Battles is more of a beat 'em up than a story game that goes along with the movie.”
- “A really fun arcade Star Wars beat-em-up set in the Phantom Menace story.”
- “I really enjoyed playing through it again, but will admit I think I was able to enjoy it more due to my memory of certain sequences and how to get past them.”
- “It's a super-simplistic, almost arcade-like action-platformer that roughly follows the plot of Episode I.”
- “The game loosely follows the events of Episode I, but don’t expect too much story; Jedi Power Battles is more of a beat 'em up than a story game that goes along with the movie.”
- “Well, I assumed it would have some story to it... nope.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game, primarily composed by John Williams, is a standout feature that enhances the immersive Star Wars atmosphere and nostalgia. The remastered soundtrack retains the iconic themes, while the audio effects, including blaster sounds and lightsaber clashes, contribute to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the music effectively captures the essence of the Star Wars universe, making it a highlight for players.
- “It's a fun beat 'em up game, with the Star Wars music fitting the mood; the levels are fairly well done, and the nostalgia is strong with this one.”
- “The music by John Williams remains a standout feature, delivering an immersive Star Wars atmosphere that enriches the gameplay.”
- “Audio-wise, the remaster retains the original’s iconic soundtrack, which remains one of the game’s highlights.”
- “That old-school charm, the music, the chaos, it all comes rushing back.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Replayability in the game is significantly enhanced by the diverse roster of playable Jedi characters, each offering unique moves and playstyles, encouraging players to master different approaches. While initial bugs affected the experience at launch, recent patches and additional content have improved playability, making the pursuit of 100% completion and character leveling appealing for players seeking to fully explore the game.
- “Replayability comes mostly from the variety of playable Jedi characters, each with unique moves and Force abilities, and the challenge of mastering their different playstyles.”
- “The additional content added makes the game very replayable, and I enjoyed grinding to get 100% completion with all the achievements.”
- “Each character is unique with their own combos, abilities, and consumable items, which adds to the replayability of the game.”
- “The downside is replayability.”
- “The patches have made the game more playable in recent months, but on launch it was a buggy mess.”
- “Different characters to use, they play differently and essentially provide the replay value, and with the leveling up mechanic, you would want to max out some of the characters.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its janky mechanics and outdated AI, which players find amusing, especially in multiplayer settings. Instances like unexpected glitches, such as the activation of "big head mode," add to the comedic experience, although they can become frustrating over time. Overall, the game's charm lies in its laughable flaws and nostalgic references, making it a source of unintentional comedy.
- “The jank and AI in this outdated game is hilariously bad, even when playing with a friend.”
- “This game is hilariously janky bad and somehow playable.”
- “We activated big head mode and didn't know how to turn it off. It was funny at first but got annoying, because the camera is so zoomed in that Liam Neeson's head was taking up a quarter of the screen.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game performs well with a controller and has not undergone significant optimization, which some players appreciate. While there are limited graphical options, it maintains a clean appearance and does not exhibit any visual or performance issues during gameplay.
- “It works well with a controller and hasn't been optimized, which I am happy to see.”
- “So not much performance enhancement was made on that front.”
- “Not a lot of graphical options, but the game still looks clean and doesn't suffer from any visual or performance issues as far as I can tell in an hour of playing.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is significantly enhanced by John Williams' iconic music, which immerses players in the Star Wars universe. While the environmental sounds contribute positively, they fall short of the immersive quality found in more recent titles. Overall, the sound design effectively captures the essence of Star Wars, creating a compelling auditory experience.
- “The music by John Williams remains a standout feature, delivering an immersive Star Wars atmosphere that enriches the gameplay.”
- “Great sound atmosphere; it feels and sounds like Star Wars.”
- “The environmental sounds do a decent job of creating atmosphere but don’t quite reach the immersive potential that newer games offer.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the level designs long and tedious, leading to a frustrating grind, others appreciate the replayability and enjoy the challenge of grinding for 100% completion and achievements.
- “The level designs are long, tedious, and lackluster.”
- “Some of the platforming is a bit tedious.”
- “The additional content added makes the game very replayable, but grinding to get 100% completion can feel excessive.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a low-quality cash grab, indicating a lack of care from the developers, while some players appreciate the achievements and feel that the revival respects the original game. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a strong warning to avoid spending money on it.
- “This is an absolute hallmark of a low-quality, low-effort port by a team that didn't care about the game or its players, and just attempted a quick cash grab.”
- “Save your money, and emulate it, this is a cheap nostalgia cash grab.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game evokes a strong emotional connection by allowing them to feel like a powerful Jedi master, engaging in thrilling lightsaber combat and experiencing a sense of empowerment and excitement.
- “This game was the first Star Wars game that I’d seen and played that made me feel like a Jedi Master, tearing it up and doing all kinds of awesome lightsaber moves.”

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a casual platformer game.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was released on January 23, 2025.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was developed by Aspyr.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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