Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes | Game Brain

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes Game Cover

About

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes" is an action-packed game that follows a new storyline from the acclaimed animated series. Players can control Jedi heroes like Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu, as well as Clone Troopers, to fight against Separatist droids. The game is designed for two-player cooperative play, making it a great choice for families and Star Wars fans to enjoy together. Use Lightsabers and Force powers to battle enemies and explore diverse levels.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes screenshot

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 840 reviews

story44 positive mentions

gameplay48 negative mentions

Faithful to the Clone Wars animated series with familiar characters and voice acting.
Simple and easy to pick up gameplay, making it accessible for younger audiences.
Nostalgic value for fans of the series, providing a fun experience in co-op mode.

Clunky controls and fixed camera angles lead to frustrating platforming and combat experiences.
Requires Games for Windows Live to save progress, which is no longer supported, making it unplayable for many.
Repetitive gameplay with little challenge, often feeling like a cash grab rather than a polished game.

story
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
73%
4%
The story of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes" is generally regarded as the strongest aspect of the game, capturing the essence of the animated series and feeling like a playable episode. While it features a mix of engaging character interactions and mission connectivity, many players note that the narrative lacks depth and can feel basic or underdeveloped, especially for those unfamiliar with the source material. Overall, fans of the Clone Wars series may find enjoyment in the story, but it may not appeal to those seeking a more compelling or intricate plot.
- “The story of this game is even canon; it plays between season 1 and 2, which I find was a great idea overall.”
- “I got invested in the story and loved the characters; it really felt like an arc from the show.”
- “The way the missions interact with each other is also done well; it does that classic Clone Wars thing where just as one subplot gets interesting, it switches to another one, then switches back to a grand closer.”
- “It's very basic, has some rough platforming, and doesn't have much in the story department.”
- “Poor/annoying mechanics and a mediocre (at best) story.”
- “Not even the story was stimulating enough for me to deal with the gameplay.”
gameplay
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
59%
28%
The gameplay is generally criticized for being simple, repetitive, and clunky, with many players noting issues with jumping mechanics and controls that detract from the overall experience. While some fans of the Star Wars franchise find charm in the game, particularly in its voice acting and character interactions, the lack of depth and fluidity in gameplay mechanics leads to a tedious experience for many. Overall, the game is seen as a nostalgic but flawed title that may appeal primarily to dedicated fans rather than a broader audience.
- “However, as a massive fan of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this game was an absolute blast. What it lacks in areas I mentioned before, it makes up for that with pure charm, great voice acting, and some very satisfying fighting mechanics.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the game is excellent. The game is light and clear; you know what to do in a given mission, and the character dialogues are short and concise.”
- “The missions were broken into short bite-size pieces, the upgrades were helpful, and the gameplay was pretty fun!”
- “Otherwise... it's really nice to hear the voice actors from the show reprise their roles, but the game is just outright boring, with the gameplay feeling like one of those movie tie-in games from the early 2000s (which, technically it is) where you're doing the exact same thing for hours on end.”
- “The gameplay is fairly boring and repetitive, with the designers playing it safe with the generic action-adventure style of running, jumping between platforms, and blasting or slashing enemies as they rear their heads.”
- “The gameplay is very, very dull.”
graphics
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
72%
16%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they resemble the early seasons of the Clone Wars animated series but have not aged well. While some appreciate the faithful art style, others criticize the visuals for being poor, lacking detail, and suffering from frame rate issues, particularly in cutscenes. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for a game from 2009, but they fall short of modern standards.
- “The graphics are quite on par with early seasons of the Clone Wars animated series, so if you want more adventures with Ahsoka, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Rex, this game has it.”
- “For a game that is nearly 10 years old, it has surprisingly good graphics, story, etc.”
- “The graphics are very close to the CGI animation of the Clone Wars TV series and have all of the original actors.”
- “The graphics are just the worst; even running the settings on the highest possible setting, they look like clay and have no real detail.”
- “Graphics haven't aged well.”
- “As you're learning, you are assaulted with poor graphics, unexciting combat, bland levels, poor camera angles, and possibly the worst platforming I have seen in any game ever - certainly the worst in any 21st-century game.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and issues with saving progress, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players noted a few minor glitches, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant technical problems that detract from its enjoyment. Many reviewers recommend avoiding the game due to its unstable performance and lack of polish.
- “Completely broken, buggy as hell, can't save.”
- “The game is okay, but there are so many technical problems, glitches, and the saves don't even work.”
- “Various other glitches abound, such as getting permanently stuck on scenery or the next area/cutscene failing to trigger, forcing a level restart.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The music in the game effectively enhances immersion, featuring familiar themes and sound effects that align with the Star Wars universe, particularly the Clone Wars series. While some users appreciate the nostalgic elements and voice acting, others have rated the music poorly, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “The familiar music and bleeps and pew-pews all sound exactly as they should, and the voice actors are the same as in the series and they do a decent job (definitely on par with s01-s02 of Clone Wars).”
- “The music is good; what you'd expect from Star Wars.”
- “Music - 2/10”
- “The music is from the Star Wars series Clone Wars.”
- “The music during gameplay helps with immersion, and the clone missions are pretty fun.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of child-tier jokes and amusing character designs, with some players finding certain elements, like the player heads and specific hats, genuinely funny. However, others feel that some character representations, such as Yoda and the Emperor, come off as jarring and unattractive, detracting from the overall comedic experience. While there are moments of entertainment, the humor is often seen as inconsistent and tied to the game's overall mediocrity.
- “Also, these models and whatever they call 'Yoda' actually had me off my chair laughing my ass off.”
- “Same price, same style but funny and entertaining.”
- “The only real pro here is the player heads were kinda funny with Sev from Republic Commandos, but that is it!”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and good visuals, others experience significant framerate drops, particularly on high settings, indicating inconsistent optimization across different systems.
- “The game visually holds up well and runs smoothly for me.”
- “The game visually holds up well and runs smoothly for me.”
- “The game is also pretty poorly optimized; it looks decent enough on high settings, but the framerate just plummets.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring a significant time investment for minimal reward, with some suggesting it feels like a second job. The gameplay experience is notably short, lasting around six hours, which exacerbates the feeling of monotony.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Repetitive gameplay that only lasts around 6 hours and is very tedious.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The character development in the game is largely criticized, with players expressing a lack of emotional investment in the characters due to minimal backstory and no significant growth throughout the narrative. Some find the character designs amusing, but this does not compensate for the overall absence of depth in character development.
- “But provides minimum backstory (in a Star Wars game!) and no character development.”
- “I don't care about any of the characters or what's going on, and I laugh at some of the character designs.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a "lazy cash grab," with players feeling that it lacks value and was only purchased due to its inclusion in a larger collection.
- “This is a lazy cash grab that I only bought because it was included in the Star Wars collection.”
- “This is a lazy cash grab that I only bought because it was included in the Star Wars collection.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as intense and potentially overwhelming, leading some players, particularly younger ones, to feel hesitant or unprepared to engage with its themes.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers some replay value and is enjoyable, but it may not be worth adding to a collection solely for its Star Wars affiliation.