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Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes lets Star Wars fans young and old live out the sweeping galactic adventures of the Clone Wars. For the first time ever, players can fight as their favorite Jedi and clone troopers from the preeminent animated television series – from familiar faces like Anakin Skywalker to new heroes like Clone Captain Rex. A brand-new storyline, which bridges the gap bet…

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 419 reviews

story22 positive mentions

gameplay24 negative mentions

The game captures the charm and style of the Clone Wars animated series, making it enjoyable for fans.
The voice acting features the original cast from the show, adding authenticity to the experience.
The game offers a variety of playable characters and missions, providing some fun moments, especially in co-op mode.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making platforming sections frustrating and difficult.
The fixed camera angles often hinder gameplay, leading to confusion and frequent falls into the abyss.
The requirement for Games for Windows Live to save progress is a major drawback, as it complicates the experience and limits accessibility.

story
96 mentions
23 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes" is generally viewed as the strongest aspect of the game, resembling a playable arc from the animated series, complete with familiar characters and settings. While some players appreciate its integration with the show's lore and find it engaging, others criticize it for being basic and lacking depth, with some key scenes feeling missing or poorly executed. Overall, fans of the series may enjoy the narrative, but those seeking a compelling standalone story might be disappointed.
- “The story is the best part of the game; it feels like a Clone Wars story arc and is mildly interesting at times.”
- “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.”
- “The story is the same for every piece of Star Wars material, which is to say, disposable at best.”
gameplay
87 mentions
14 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
28 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, with many players noting issues with clunky controls and frustrating jumping mechanics. While fans of the Star Wars franchise may find some enjoyment in the charm and voice acting, the overall experience is marred by a lack of depth and fluidity, leading to a mediocre and often tedious gameplay experience. Despite some fun elements and nostalgic appeal, many reviewers suggest that the game falls short of expectations, particularly for those seeking a more engaging and polished experience.
- “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 with pure charm, great voice acting, and some very satisfying fighting mechanics.”
- “The missions were broken into short bite-size pieces, the upgrades were helpful, and the gameplay was pretty fun!”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is simple and at times repetitive.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and will not hide the fact that it is helping you all the time or shoehorning in Yoda voiceover tutorials like a Lego game, but despite the 2000s level modeling and rendering, I will admit the attack animations and force pushes always felt good.”
- “The gameplay is very, very dull.”
graphics
42 mentions
12 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they resemble the early CGI animation of the Clone Wars series but have not aged well since its 2009 release. While some appreciate the faithful art style, others criticize the poor frame rates, lack of detail, and overall visual quality, particularly in cutscenes. Despite these shortcomings, a few players find the graphics acceptable for its age, highlighting the charm of the animations and the game's connection to the original show.
- “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 and story.”
- “The graphics are very close to the CGI animation of the Clone Wars TV series and feature 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 look like some moron made them up on some shit CAD program and did a half-ass job.”
- “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
13 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and save issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced frustrating technical problems, such as getting stuck on walls and failing to trigger cutscenes, leading to a lack of challenge and enjoyment. While some users noted a few smooth aspects, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by instability and poor programming.
- “The controls suck and it's hard to get certain things done since half the time something glitches right as you're about to do something to continue the level. Would not recommend this game to anyone.”
- “Not only is it unimaginative and lazy in its general making (obviously being made in a rush to be sold while the show had its initial hype), but it is buggy as hell. In an attempt to hide the fact there was no real planning or balancing made, they had to devolve it to the point there is no challenge whatsoever.”
- “Completely broken, buggy as hell, can't save.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances immersion and aligns well with the Star Wars franchise, featuring familiar themes and sound effects that fans expect. While some reviews rate the music poorly, others appreciate its contribution to the overall experience, particularly during clone missions. Voice acting is also noted to be consistent with the series, adding to the authenticity.
- “The music during gameplay helps with immersion, and the clone missions are pretty fun.”
- “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, doing a decent job (definitely on par with seasons 1-2 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 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).”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of child-like antics and situational comedy, with some elements eliciting genuine laughter, particularly from character models like Yoda and Sev from Republic Commandos. However, the humor can be inconsistent, with certain character designs being perceived as jarring or unattractive, leading to a somewhat mediocre overall experience.
- “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 kind of funny with Sev from Republic Commandos, but that is it!”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and good visuals, others experience significant framerate drops, particularly on higher settings.
- “The game visually holds up well, and it runs smoothly for me as well.”
- “+ Optimization”
- “The game is also pretty poorly optimized; it looks decent enough on high settings, but the framerate just plummets.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring a significant time investment that feels disproportionate to the overall gameplay experience, which lasts only about six hours.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Repetitive gameplay that only lasts around 6 hours and is very tedious.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with players expressing a lack of emotional investment in the characters due to minimal backstory and absence of growth. Some find humor in the character designs, but overall, the depth and engagement expected from a narrative-driven experience are notably missing.
- “I don't care about any of the characters or what's going on, and I laugh at some of the character designs.”
- “It provides minimal backstory (in a Star Wars game!) and lacks character development.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as a lazy cash grab, with some users expressing regret for purchasing it solely 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.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers some replay value and is enjoyable, but it may not be worth adding to a collection solely for its Star Wars theme.
- “The game is fun and offers significant replay value, making it a great addition for those who enjoy exploring different strategies.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, encouraging players to dive back in for more.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, the game keeps you coming back to experience everything it has to offer.”