Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo
- October 26, 2021
- Aspyr Media
The "Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo" includes two classic Star Wars games: "Star Wars: Episode I Racer" and "Star Wars Republic Commando." In "Star Wars: Episode I Racer," players can choose from 25 racers and compete on tracks across eight unique worlds. "Star Wars Republic Commando" puts players in the role of the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, tasked with infiltrating and annihilating enemy forces including Trandoshan mercenaries and insectoid warriors.
Nintendo Switch
Playstation 4
PlayStation
Reviews
- Both games provide a nostalgic experience, allowing players to relive classic titles from their childhood.
- The game pack offers great value by including two fun games at a reasonable price.
- Fast download and shipping times enhance the overall purchasing experience.
- The graphics have not been updated, making the games feel outdated compared to modern titles.
- Republic Commando is reported to be buggy and unplayable for some users, detracting from the experience.
- The racing multiplayer mode is split-screen only, limiting the multiplayer experience.
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The stability of the game varies significantly across platforms; while it runs well on the Nintendo Switch, many users report severe bugs and glitches in Republic Commando, rendering it nearly unplayable for some. Frequent issues include texture loading problems and movement glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
“Runs great on the Nintendo Switch!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Good but has some glitches and forces you to restart the game.”
“Republic Commando is so buggy that it is unplayable.”
“Textures don't load, there are movement bugs constantly, and the commands have glitches.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in both games remain largely unchanged from their original PC and N64 versions, with some users expressing disappointment over the lack of updates. While the remastered graphics in the racer game are noted as an improvement, overall, the visuals are considered good for older titles but not particularly engaging.
“The racing game feels just like the old N64 version, but with remastered graphics that enhance the experience.”
“The graphics are good for an older game, providing a nostalgic feel while still being enjoyable.”
“I would have loved to see some updates to the graphics for both games, but they remain fun to play.”
“The graphics in this game feel like a throwback to the old N64 era, with only minor remastering.”
“Both games have absolutely no graphics upgrades from the original PC/N64 versions.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Republic Commando has been criticized for being clunky and slow, detracting from the overall experience despite its promising premise.
