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first-person shooter
Star Wars: Republic Commando
By Lucasfilm Games, released 1 Jan 2005
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Star Wars: Republic Commando is a first-person shooter from Lucasfilm Games, published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm, and Disney. You lead a four-member Republic Commando squad through missions to infiltrate and fight enemies. Squad commands let you direct the team through strategic actions, while multiplayer supports up to sixteen players across different modes. The description also points to vehicles, locations, and enemies associated with the lead-up to Episode III. The game is listed for Windows, with a Steam release date of July 8, 2009. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, shared or split-screen PvP, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing. Its listed Metacritic score is 78.
What players like, and what they don't
- Command a squad of four
- Squad commands direct strategic actions
- Multiplayer supports up to sixteen players
- Remote Play Together and Steam Cloud
- Windows only
- Metacritic score: 78
Who it suits
It suits players who want a squad-led first-person shooter with commands for a four-person team. The multiplayer and shared-screen features may appeal to players looking for group play.
Republic Commando pairs first-person shooting with direct control of a four-member squad. It lists both solo and multiplayer play, including shared-screen options.
