Jedi Power Battles was a strangely difficult game to
review. Dale and I on some level enjoyed the game, but you must wonder if our patience wouldn't have ran out a lot quicker
if we werent professionally obligated to play it. All the major problems that Dale mentioned in his review are very
accurate and very serious. The controls are spotty, the camera doesnt always pan properly, and the games jumping obstacles
can be maddeningly difficult.
Yet, by sticking with the game, I was able to appreciate some of its better qualities like the massive stages and
consistently smooth animation. Other gameplay features like deflecting laser blasts with lightsabers and co-piloting
vehicles (like a tank where one person handles the controls while the other mans with the gun turret) with a buddy seemed
to interject genuine moments of excitement.
When all is said and done, passing through the Jedi Power Battles difficult stages proved to be extremely rewarding
and I found myself mildly addicted to the game. I cant guarantee that everyone will feel the same way upon playing it and
Im sure many players will not feel the need to have to tolerate all the glaring problems that plague the title. With that
said, though, entertaining two-player cooperative games are rare these days and Jedi Battles get a very marginal
recommendation from me for delivering an decently fun experience that required some serious teamwork on the part of Dale
and myself.
Disclaimer: This review is based on the PlayStation version of the game.
- Published July 7, 2000
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