Anchored by the characters and events of the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated series, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes reveals a new and exciting chapter of the Star Wars saga. Containing the series' unique graphical style, a story conceived by the writers of the television series, multiple playable characters across two classes and co-op gameplay it is a must-have title sure to enthrall both new and more seasoned fans alike. 
Close quarters Jedi combat.
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Clone based firepower.
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Jedi droidhacking.
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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 between season one and two, takes the player on a multifaceted adventure to stop a mysterious techno assassin’s destructive plot. Built around two-player cooperative action, the accessible controls and family-friendly gameplay bring Star Wars fans across generations together like never before to fight the evil Separatists and restore peace to the galaxy. Gameplay
Gameplay in Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is mission-based. Players can choose to approach the action as either a Jedi or a clone class character. Playing as a Jedi you have access to eight playable characters, and as a clone you play as one of a group of clones. The game was developed with co-op play in mind, which means players can more or less count on never fighting alone, which is a good thing considering the hordes of battle droids and other enemies you will face. The game also features a puzzle-solving gameplay component, as well as an upgrade system based on the collection of "Force Orbs" scattered throughout the game environment. Weapons and Combat
Keeping with the games' user friendly approach, the control scheme has been designed with Jedi character's lightsaber and force powers, as well as clone characters firing trigger accessible from a single input source. Because of the difference in the character classes weapons, combat differs depending on the class chosen. Due to their reliance on the their lightsabers, Jedi will mostly engage enemies at close range, although force power attacks can allow for more distance from targets. In addition, utilizing Jedi powers at point blank range players are able to engage in "droidjacking," which allows a Jedi to take control of a droid's weapons system and other abilities. On the other hand, clone character combat relies more on firepower, utilizing a variety of blaster type weapons and thermal grenades, although clones are able to acquire heavier weapons, such as miniguns and rocket launchers as the game progresses. Because of the projectile nature of these weapons clone character combat can be fought as a variety of distances. Key Game Features - Experience an all-new and exciting Clone Wars storyline that bridges the gap between season one and two of the TV series as you learn more about the mysterious bounty hunter Cad Bane and hunt down the all-new Skakoan super villain Kul Teska.
- Play as your favorite Jedi heroes including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Mace Windu, and Kit Fisto.
- Slice and dice your way through Separatist droids with your lightsaber and Force powers and use your agility to perform amazing leaps and navigate levels filled with interactivity.
- Turn your enemies into weapons as you commandeer droids and use their unique abilities to blast enemies and solve puzzles as a Jedi.
- Be part of an elite clone trooper squad with unique gameplay that puts firepower at your fingertips. Blast droids and unleash devastation with heavy weapons like rocket launchers and thermal detonators as Commander Cody, Captain Rex and all of your favorite clone troopers.
- Compete against a friend with in-level challenges for rewards and points to be spent to upgrade your character and unlock bonus items.
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 Great, but Bad |
| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Joan K. Clifton, |
Star Wars the Clone Wars Republic Heroes is a fun game, but there are downsides. The great thing I liked was the story line, it's smooth and you play different characters in each chapter. There are three main settings, eight Jedi, and the Clones. You play as whatever the Wii had originally decided, meaning that if the chapter is directed towards the Clones' viewpoint, you play as the clone. It's a two player game with drop in and out features. I'd recommend this game for older kids or teens. It's simple enough for ten year olds, but not complex enough for seventeen year olds. The game play is fun, there are multiple combos you can achieve when fighting. Also, after you finish a particle section/ chapter of the game you can go back and play as any Jedi or Clone you've previously unlocked.
The problem with this game is the camera angle. As mentioned before, the graphics are the same as in the movie and T.V show, however you don't have any camera angles. It felt a lot like the on line "Path of the Jedi," camera angles. The packaging showed multiple angles, but this is false. It can be hard to jump, but you just need to look for a little blueish dot of where you could possibly jump and hope for the best.
Overall this game is fun, but is quick and the graphics aren't the best. I would still recommend it for Star Wars the Clone Wars fans, the storyline is best! |
This is a great game
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| Review Date: October 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: LL, NY USA |
This game has to be one of the best star wars games for the wii ever created. Not only can you be a Jedi and beat up guys with a lightsaber, but you can also become a clone trooper and shoot bad guys with your blaster. This new dimension in star wars gaming really really gives it an edge over other star wars games.
Pros of being a Jedi
-it really uses the wii motion controls making you feel like you really are anikin or obi-wan
-you can tour around the Jedi temple and take part in various training exercises
-you are very powerfull, some enemies you can defeat with one upper cut stroke of your lightsaber
Cons of being a Jedi
-Your arms really start to get sore after a while so you can really only play this game an hour a time
Pros of being a clone
-It is very much like other shooting games except you can play in third person or first person
-It is fun shooting droids on the wii for the first time
Cons of being a clone
-It does not implament the wii controls vey much all you do is point the wii remote and shoot.
The other aspects of the game are great too. The graphics are very crisp and the plot is a good branch off the second star wars movie. All and all this is a superb game and any true star wars fan should buy it
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Not as good as I had hoped
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| Review Date: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sharon, Arizona |
| This review is actually courtesy of my 13 year-old son... He's had other Star Wars games, and he found the story to be too short in this one. He said it needed more weapons and more people. He did enjoy it until the story ended (a couple of days after starting the game), but after that he lost interest. Save your money; if you really want to play this game, wait and buy it used. |
Another Star Wars Product to miss the mark
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| Review Date: October 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr Mister, Seattle, Wa |
I am generally excited when a game related to Star Wars because they generally do not make too many sci-fantasy games like this anymore. The market is flooded with Shooters
I played the Wii version of this game.
This game had a GREAT idea... but missed the mark by a mile. For one, the controls are slightly jerky, and often times confusing. As a Jedi, you will find yourself squinting your eyes at what youre trying to look at. Another common thing is jumping off the stage.
More Often than not, they give you a hint to where to go, but you cannot really see where youre going, or what your supposed to do. Sometimes what youre supposed to do is clear as day, but the camera angle is so bad, youll find yourself jumping off a cliff.
Death, in this game, is more or less a temporary annoyance since you constantly will jump off a cliff, then be revived.
Being a storm trooper is slightly fun, but it is more (or less) a kiddie version of Gears of War.
Conclusion
This game is obviously geared towards little kids, so I probably should have no reason to have played it, or watch the show for that matter. This is fine for younglings, but misses the mark if you've played good games. |
Great Game, Bad Camera angles
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| Review Date: November 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: , |
I just got this game in October. I read some of the previous reviews and decided to by the game. Here are the pros and cons.
Pros
cool lightsaber moves
easy to use controls
Lots of characters
awesome clone moves
sweet extra weapons
Cons
too short of game
no game over
bad camera angles
About the camera angles, the camera does not adjust to where you are. Once I was in a corner and accidentally went out of the chamber and could not get back in because I needed to press a switch that I couldn't see because of the camera. I would recommend this game to anyone under 12 because it has no game over so you could keep dieing until you beat the level.
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Could, Should have been better.
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| Review Date: October 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Cummings, US |
| This game is fun. It's not awful but it's not great either. I think kids would enjoy this game. I enjoyed that it has many of the characters from the show with strong performances from all the voice actors. I also liked that it captures the same humor that makes the tv show good family fun. My biggest disappointment was with the graphics which make a PS3 game look like something made for the wii. Far too often the camera view is too far from the action. This game would be so much better if you could be real close to the action. Another disappointment was that the game was too short. The game play is very similar to the Lego Star Wars game but with less content. If you're going to get the PS3 version I would recommend renting instead of buying or wait until the price drops below $30. Or get the PC version instead. |
My son loves this game!
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| Review Date: October 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: V. Hutson, Duluth, MN |
When I read the first review here I decided not to purchase the game even though my son (13 years old) had downloaded the demo and loved it. However, I did decide to rent it and my son loves it. When I asked him what he likes his reply was "everything." When pressed to give specific examples he replied that he likes that you can play as so many different characters, and that missions take place between Season 1 and 2 of the show so things are new. I know he likes the fact that in the game he can use his points to purchase "hats and masks" and change his character's look. This can get quite humorous when the original slender bodies are topped by some outrageous looking hats, helmets and masks. It does make it easy to spot your character though!
He's been playing this for the last three days so I know he likes it. How does this game compare to other Star War games he has played? He played "The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels" for about 20 minutes before he announced to me that I could return it to the rental store. Thank goodness I didn't buy that. He really likes the "Lego Star Wars" games and he played them a lot when we first bought them a couple years ago--but at 13 he has kinda outgrown those versions and finds "Clone Wars: Republic Heroes" better. This game is more advanced that Lego Star Wars.
I also read a review that was criticial of the small size of the characters, but for us this hasn't been an issue. He's been playing this on a 40-inch LCD screen, so perhaps at half the size this could become an issue.
Bottom line: This is a fun game with an interesting story line and good graphics. |
Not as good as I had hoped
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| Review Date: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sharon, Arizona |
| This review is actually courtesy of my 13 year-old son... He's had other Star Wars games, and he found the story to be too short in this one. He said it needed more weapons and more people. He did enjoy it until the story ended (a couple of days after starting the game), but after that he lost interest. Save your money; if you really want to play this game, wait and buy it used. |
Perfect for a dad and 7-year-old boy
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| Review Date: October 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. LAWSON, Arlington, Virginia United States |
| My son and I love being on the same side in this game. This is just the right level of difficulty for a family game. I also should mention that the Prima strategy guide has alleviated frustration once or twice. |
Another Star Wars Product to miss the mark
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| Review Date: October 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr Mister, Seattle, Wa |
I am generally excited when a game related to Star Wars because they generally do not make too many sci-fantasy games like this anymore. The market is flooded with Shooters
I played the Wii version of this game.
This game had a GREAT idea... but missed the mark by a mile. For one, the controls are slightly jerky, and often times confusing. As a Jedi, you will find yourself squinting your eyes at what youre trying to look at. Another common thing is jumping off the stage.
More Often than not, they give you a hint to where to go, but you cannot really see where youre going, or what your supposed to do. Sometimes what youre supposed to do is clear as day, but the camera angle is so bad, youll find yourself jumping off a cliff.
Death, in this game, is more or less a temporary annoyance since you constantly will jump off a cliff, then be revived.
Being a storm trooper is slightly fun, but it is more (or less) a kiddie version of Gears of War.
Conclusion
This game is obviously geared towards little kids, so I probably should have no reason to have played it, or watch the show for that matter. This is fine for younglings, but misses the mark if you've played good games. |
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