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action-adventure game
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes
By Krome Studios, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Wii
- Nintendo DS
- PlayStation Portable
What it is
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes is an action-adventure game developed by Krome Studios and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. Its story follows Jedi and Clone Troopers as they try to stop a techno assassin, with events set between the first and second seasons of the animated series. Players can fight as characters including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano, using lightsabers, Force powers and agility to navigate levels. Jedi can also commandeer droids, using their abilities to fight and solve puzzles. The game is built around two-player cooperative action, and in-level challenges let friends compete for points and rewards that can be spent on character upgrades and bonus items. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, shared/split screen and Remote Play Together, along with partial controller support and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP; Steam specifies Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Playable Jedi and Clone Troopers.
- Droids can be used to fight and solve puzzles.
- Two-player cooperative action.
- Shared/split-screen and Remote Play Together listed.
- Controller support is partial.
- Steam listing specifies Windows only.
- No Steam Achievements are listed.
Who it suits
It suits Star Wars fans interested in playable Jedi and Clone Troopers, level-based action and droid puzzles. Friends can play cooperatively or compete through in-level challenges.
Republic Heroes brings character-based combat, droid abilities and friend-focused challenges together in a Star Wars adventure. Check the platform listing carefully: the broader platform list includes several consoles, while Steam specifies Windows.
