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Star Wars Boba Fett Electronic Helmet
Ah, Boba Fett – the loved and hated Bounty Hunter. He has to be, aside from the Jedi characters, one of the coolest characters in the Star Wars universe. Seemingly indestructible, he possessing a crazy array of weapons and gadgets, so what could be better than getting your hands on the Star Wars Boba Fett Electronic Helmet?
This is perfect for true Fett fans – the helmet has a decent range of sounds to play and your kids will really feel like they’re in Boba’s shoes, or should I say head?
What’s great is that the helmet is very robust – chances are your kids are going to be doing some pretty heavy duty playing in the Star Wars Boba Fett Electronic Helmet and so luckily it seems to be able to withstand some rough playing. It comes in two pieces which click into place, so if there is some heavy pressure, it can come apart to relieve any strain on the material.
Available at a great price, if you have more than one child, it’s definitely worth considering getting more than one so the others can join in. The alternative is to pick up one of the other Electronic Helmets in the Star Wars range, such as the Clone Trooper helmet.
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Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet
Have you ever wanted to really feel what it’s like to make “that” breathing sound in a Darth Vader Helmet? Well, now you can! The Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet is available at a great price with Amazon and I would say is the ultimate helmet to pick up form the Star Wars range.
Containing the realistic Darth Vader sounds, roleplaying will never be the same again! With all the other helmets and clothing available, you could dress up as Vader in his entirety at a decent price and re-enact your favorite scenes from the Lucas epics.
It’s worth pointing out, though, that this is more of a mask than helmet – helmet implies it covers the whole head, whereas it only really fits on the face, so a mask it is! That isn’t to say that this Darth Vader product will disappoint, though. It’s well-made and looks the part and so at the low price tag it currently carries, it’s definitely worth the investment if you want to really get into the Darth Vader spirit.
May the Force be with you, or not if you’re a Jedi and not a Sith…
Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Mouse Mat by Razer
Razer has done it again – another brilliant product from arguably the world’s best gaming peripheral supplier. This time they’ve brought us The Old Republic Gaming Mouse Mat, every SWTOR fan’s dream! With the release of Star Wars The Old Republic just before Christmas 2011, Razer have flooded the market with a heap of Star Wars stuff and this Mouse Mat stands out as one of the best.
It’s made of a superb gaming grade smooth and hard material that will allow you to glide your mouse over the surface with zero resistance – excellent for steering your Starship or panning the camera with your guildies whilst roaming Illum.
This very cool mouse mat is reversible, so whether you’re striving to fight the evil Sith as the Galactic Republic, or hell bent on ruthlessness as the Empire, you can reflect this by using either side of this Star Wars Mouse Mat.
Razer pride themselves on making the best of the best and the non-reflective surface ensures that this is the case – you’ll notice that the responsiveness is extreme, allowing you to swipe your mouse across the surface with ease without worrying about anything preventing you from moving your mouse where you want, when you want. Another cracker from Razer!
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
UPDATE: Launch is exactly 7 days away! Early access for those that pre-ordered beings in as early as 5 hours from now for those who ordered the first day it was for sale. This is so exciting!
UPDATE: Release date has been set for Dec 20, 2011. I expect early release for those who pre-order will begin around the 10th but maybe as late as the 17th. Have you pre-ordered? What are you waiting for?!
Star Wars: The Old Republic, commonly known as SWTOR or TOR is tipped to be the next best thing on the MMO market for gamers. Even if you’re not a gamer, SWTOR could potentially convert you. Check out this review of this amazing Star Wars game that will have you wanting more and more and more.
What Is It?
Ever thought of being able to create your very own Han Solo, Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe, control your own landspeeder or wield your own lightsaber? Well, with SWTOR you’ll be able to do just that. You’ll be able to log in to the game and group up with your friends and wage battle against the evil Sith as a member of the Old Republic or battle the Rebels as part of the Imperial Regime.
Why’s It So Good?
This is truly the first MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) that features full video cut scenes that allow you to make strategic decisions that shape your character in the future. You’ll be given options to let certain NPCs (non-playing characters) live or die, gaining dark or light side points and pathing your character.
You won’t ever feel like you’re alone in this amazing game. The developers are introducing a companion system so as you grow in levels you’ll pick up NPC companions which will help you in battle and accompany you on your journey.
I’ve always been a fan of the Star Wars movies and find the lore and storylines fascinating, with Lucas Arts being able to endlessly create different characters throughout the timeline, which easily fit into the lore from the original movies. I was bitterly disappointed with the demise of Star Wars Galaxies, the first Star Wars MMO. It started off a massive success but dwindled shortly after, a great shame. The level of hype surrounding this game is extreme and you won’t experience anything like it.
Is There Anything Bad You Should Know About?
In my personal experience, the main problem with MMOs in general is the time sink. Without being aware of it you could literally lose hours of real time whilst you fully immerse yourself and I can see SWTOR being no exception to this rule. If you’re a fan of Star Wars in general, then you’ll find more interest in this new slot on the timeline that hasn’t been visited in the movies, thousands of years before the birth of Darth Vader. So, take this as a warning that this amazing game will have you so engrossed you’ll need to be careful not to be late for work or miss appointments.
You will definitely regret not trying this game. I have pre-ordered it already from Amazon so I don’t miss out at the start. There’s nothing worse than my friends talking about something that I’m waiting to get a copy of!
Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith
You’ll either love or hate this game. Personally, I wasn’t a big fan but Revenge of the Sith does have some good things going for it. Keep on reading to see if you’re a lover or a hater.
The worst thing about this game, I found, is that if you haven’t watched the movie then the game can ruin it for you. The inclusion of cut scenes from the movie is a good feature but could dampen the experience of the gamer. Chances are you’re a Star Wars fan anyway if you’ve picked up this game and therefore would probably have seen the film already. Well, the game follows the movie pretty much spot on, however the only characters that you really get involved with in the game are Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor in the movie) and Anakin Skywalker (played by Hayden Christiansen).
I found the fact that both characters have exactly the same moves at the beginning of the game rather strange, since one is the student and the other the master, so you would think that the student doesn’t have all of the Force powers yet and the master is, well, a master in the Force. Naturally, as you progress in the game, the Force powers become stronger and the lightsaber combos become greater and more complex, which is a welcome aspect of the game.
Unfortunately, I found this game far too easy and I would most definitely not consider myself a hardcore gamer. My skill level is probably slightly higher than average and so I feel LucasArts could have made this game much more challenging. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fun game; however you could almost wade your way through the levels just mashing buttons. There are some boss fights which break up the flow of the button mashing a little bit and are actually pretty fun but I just found that holding down block was a sure-fire way of defeating anyone. It’s so overpowered it’s not funny and you’re actually pretty much indestructible with the block mechanic.
To top this off, I completed the game in only 6 hours which is far too quick. You could sit down after lunch and have the game done and dusted before dinner time – not good! Modern games are becoming increasingly harder and longer to play, so it’s a shame LucasArts made this one way too easy for the average gamer.
I’ll stop slating the game now and touch on a big positive – the looks. It’s pretty, very pretty, and does the brand of Star Wars justice in this department. They’ve cleverly made the characters look like the actors from the movie which is a nice little touch that made the game a lot more playable for me, being a big fan of the movies. The camera angles aren’t perfect and can be slightly annoying sometimes, but other than that a big thumbs up in terms of graphics from me.
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Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
I was very pleased to see how closely Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga followed the movies. I’m a massive fan of the epic films and picking this game up was always going to be on the cards for me and I’m so glad I did. It’s given me hours of endless fun and you should definitely look into buying this game. Keep reading to see my honest review.
Key features
It’s important to know what to expect from any game, so here is a list of some of the key features of this Lego Star Wars game:
- All 6 Star Wars films in one game
- Laden with puzzles throughout that require teamwork
- Over 160 different characters
- Enhanced Force powers
Just being able to re-enact the key parts of the films is a massive plus of this game and being able to do this with the child-favored Lego characters is amazing. As you progress, you’ll interact with over an incredible amount of different characters which can be unlocked and placed at your disposal. For some strange reason, I lost hours running around as Luke Skywalker blasting Han Solo with my gun…I blame my 7 year old nephew!
The puzzles are fun and for a 31 year old adult, I was extremely upset that I had to constantly ask my nephew how to solve some of the puzzles, clearly showing that this game isn’t easy. You control one character at a time but can alternate easily with the others in your party, just at the press of a button. This is essential for the puzzle-solving and is greatly sped up if you’re playing with someone else as they can help solve the puzzles with you, or just get in your way and shoot at you!
I did find that following the progression was a bit difficult after putting the game down for a few days, since there only a limited number of doors to enter for the different films and you had to remember if you hadn’t completed one entirely. I also always felt like I had missed something out, since the story progressed without me necessarily picking up all the pieces to complete some parts of the game, but that boils down to my nature of not missing anything out. Some people don’t mind that at all.
Is This Game For Me?
I highly recommend it, that’s for sure. The 360 and PS3 versions allow for online co-op gameplay and the Wii version is fun with the Wii controllers. Kids will love this game, especially with it being Lego-related, however there is violence involved in the form of guns and lightsabers, so be warned.
What Are The Customers Saying?
“This is a great Christmas gift and I loved watching our 4 year old play this with my fiancée.” – Trista Ott
“The award winning game speaks for itself. A big thumbs up from me!” – Mark Twain “Two”
In Summary
Definitely a game to pick up for such a low price. It’s great fun to play with other people and just as fun on your own and will keep you occupied for a fair while!
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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
If you’re searching for a pure lightsaber-wielding Star Wars game, then Jedi Academy is the one for you. In this installment of the Jedi Knight games, you take on the role of a Jedi student called Jaden, having just survived the crash of his transport ship.
Key features
- FPS action adventure
- Epic story-based campaign
- Multiplayer combat available
- Fully customizable character and lightsaber
You’ll find that the missions involved in the storyline are highly varied so you shouldn’t find yourself becoming bored quickly. You’ll visit known planets such as Coruscant and Tatooine and be able to choose your path as you progress through the game. Although the game is linear, you’ll be able to choose which missions you’ll undertake which is one of the aspects I loved with Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. You start off with 5 missions to choose from and only need to complete 4 of them to continue on your journey, but you still have the option of taking that 5th mission – well done LucasArts!
As you progress, you’ll be able to revisit the Academy to spend points in those cool Jedi abilities. You start off with the basic ones: sense, jump, speed, pull, push, saber offense, saber defence and saber throw. As you progress naturally, these abilities become stronger on their own but there are 8 further abilities that you’ll be able to spend points in, on the dark and light side. I tend to play the good guy so rely heavily on the light side powers of absorb, protection, heal and Jedi mind trick. Be careful which you choose, since you can’t rank in all abilities!
The real fun factor for me came with the ability to throw enemies around and lobbing my lightsaber at them whilst they were hopelessly suspended in the air as a result of my choke ability. If you’re feeling really dark, there’s always the option of throwing them off cliffs – not one for the kids to attempt at home!
I was disappointed in the lack of repercussions of choosing dark side abilities. Since you are a Jedi Knight, you’re naturally aligned to using the light side of the force, however choosing to rank in dark side abilities has no affect apart from giving you a warning in the game. I guess it is nice to be able to pick up choke and lightning and using them to devastating effect without being the bad guy, though.
What Are The Customers Saying?
This game is amazingly fun and it’s no surprise that the reviews are brilliant:
“For the great price, this is a must have!” – Gadget Fan in CA
“I loved playing this game and you will too.” – accolademaiden
“I couldn’t stop playing this game and highly recommend it to anyone who is a Star Wars fan.” – Spendsters
In Summary
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a must have game for Star Wars fans. That is a fact. If you’re into running around flashing your lightsaber at enemies and using Force powers to the max, then you’ll fall in love with this game. I highly recommend it.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
An interesting view on the movements of Darth Vader during his reign as a Sith Lord, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed might not live up to the hype that surrounded its release. Keep reading to take a look at my honest review of this lightsaber-wielding game.
What’s It All About?
You take on the role of Vader’s apprentice, Starkiller. Taking place after the Clone Wars film, The Force Unleashed is the story of Starkiller’s hunt for the last remaining Jedi with one goal in mind and that is to destroy the Jedi entirely.
I found the story in general to be very good with lots of twists to keep you enthralled. However, I managed to complete the game after about 8 hours, which to my mind is far, far too short. You’d expect a Star Wars game that is story-driven to last a lot longer than that and I must admit I was fairly disappointed. It’d be very easy to give away a lot of the game here, so I would recommend getting this game – using the Sith’s Jedi powers is always fun and it’s good to get some lore that surrounds the dark side, rather than a focus being on the Republic.
There is a huge fun factor in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Running around throwing objects at Republic Commandos is a joy and once the game gets into full swing after the tutorial level, you’ll be very excited. Frustration levels can get quite high, though, since I found the targeting system to be highly annoying. Wanting to throw a Wookie in the air in front of me before sending him off into a few walls before meeting his maker, instead I would find myself controlling a piece of junk metal that was sat right next to him. EURGH!
I would definitely say that the fun-factor wins over though, once you get used to the targeting system the game gets better, you just have to stick with it and not let the frustration beat you.
What LucasArts have done well, is the boss fights. Instead of standing next to some giant lump of a beast swinging your lightsaber, you actually find yourself taking Starkiller through stages in these fights, having to hit button combos when prompted to throw your opponent up in the air before using force lightning to stun them, then sending them flying into a nearby wall. Making use of the seemingly endless lightsaber combos on boss fights is a necessity, making combat varied and extreme fun.
What Are The Customers Saying?
Understandably, there are mixed reviews for The Force Unleashed:
“The environments look great and it’s fun to blow stuff up! The ability to upgrade your weapon is a cool feature. I was impressed overall.” – NickNAC
“The game was too buggy and the targeting annoyed the hell out of me.” – Andrew H
In Summary
It’s a tough call to say whether The Force Unleashed is a “must have”. In terms of lore and being able to blow stuff up and throwing people around with force powers, then it definitely is. In terms of the physics engine and overall gaming experience, I’m on the fence.
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Star Wars Republic Commando
Star Wars Republic Commando is different to the usual look and feel of a Star Wars game, which is what I loved most about it. It does away with the generic thought of Jedis running around wielding lightsabers and focuses more on squad-based combat through an elite group of commandos.
Key Features
It’s probably best if I provide you with a quick list of some of the key features of Star Wars Republic Commando before I explain to you why this game is so good. So, here it is:
- Intuitive squad commands
- Full control of a squad of Republic commandos
- Good looking graphics
- FUN FUN FUN!!!
Yes, it’s fun – a lot of games on the market seem to be all about pure skill and intensity, rather than the gamer having fun. I had some good memories playing this game and still have my copy to fire up when I want some easy gaming fun.
Being in full control of a squad of Republic commandos, the main focus is on your commando called, “Three-Eight”. You’re a clone and like the other squad members are known via a number – not very personal, is it? Playing through the game, you’ll interact with your squad mates and pick up a variety of weapons that justify the skill and calibre of the elite commandos.
One of the great things that I loved about Republic Commando was the ability to be revived by your squad mates. I tend to be a bit gung-ho when it comes to shooters and found myself wading into battle with guns ablaze, only to be shortly cut down by the enemy. Normally it was my squad mate “62” who came to my rescue, but it was probably a coincidence that he was the only one that was willing and able to pick up my pieces.
Being able to command your squad is core to this game, so maybe I should’ve used that feature some more. The intuitive one button squad control is brilliant and easy to use – I think next time I’ll be more of a team player rather than trying to be that hero, after all that’s how the game was designed to be played!
Is This Game Right For Me?
That’s bound to be a question on your lips and the simple answer is, “Yes!” Even if you’re not a fan of Star Wars games, Republic Commando is a great tactical squad-based game. It has a teen rating due to the combat, so if you’re looking for a game for your 6 year old, chances are this isn’t the right one.
What Are Customers Saying?
Here are a couple of quotes from some happy shoppers:
“This is the only shooter that I enjoyed dying in. The graphics are great and it’s so much fun to play.” – fett51
“Has a very smooth interface and for its age, has great graphics. Very fun.” – Charlie
In Summary
If you’re looking to pick up a shooter that’s fun and will plug a gap until the next big graphics-busting FPS, then Star Wars Republic Commando is definitely worth the low price! For the price of a cup of posh coffee, you’d be a fool to overlook this one.
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