Star Wars:Bounty Hunter for Nintendo Swap is a remastered model of the 2002 title of the identical title. I exploit the time period “remastered” loosely, because it’s not closely promoted that approach, protecting the unique outing principally intact with some delicate graphical enhancements. With that mentioned, let’s learn the way this journey fares 22 years later.
I’m a Star Wars fan. I grew up watching the unique trilogy, and though my favourite film is The Empire Strikes Again, I additionally loved the brand new films and reveals (sure, I favored the Acolyte). One of many best issues about Star Wars is that it’s not confined to a collection of films, and even reveals. There are volumes of books, common comics, and an entire heap of video video games that discover and broaden on the lore of that galaxy far, far-off. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is one such entry.
This specific outing tells the story of Jango Fett. If you happen to’re unfamiliar, he’s the daddy of famed bounty hunter Boba Fett. Not solely that, he’s the template that led to the notorious Clone Military, with numerous clones created that resemble Jango. We first met this character within the 2002 movie Assault of the Clones. However how did Jango discover his approach to Kamino—the planet of cloners—and wind up as the premise of a whole military? Bounty Hunter tells that very story.
That narrative is one in all Bounty Hunter’s strengths. The plot is each attention-grabbing and fascinating as you observe the adventures of Jango throughout the galaxy, together with tangling with dark-side folks. Cutscenes convey the story to life with totally voiced sections that includes the likes of Depend Dooku and Emperor Palpatine. Though the characters aren’t voiced by their movie counterparts, the actors do an ideal job. Jango’s voice, nonetheless, is really genuine, offered by the one and solely Temuera Morrison. Morrison performed Jango Fett in Episode II and now performs the function of Boba Fett in newer on-screen outings.
The third-person gameplay presents gamers with a mixture of enemies to eliminate and areas to traverse. The motion varies between gun-slinging battles to extra stealth-based missions. There are additionally loads of puzzle-like moments throughout which you might want to work out the way to proceed by way of a seemingly useless finish. When you don a jetpack, the sport opens even additional, offering the present of flight. It’s a pleasure to drift round as an offended Mandalorian.
One of many highlights is Jango’s capacity to scan NPCs within the neighborhood to test for excellent bounties. If there’s a value on somebody’s head, you’ll be able to taser them and reel them in. It’s straightforward to tug off but one way or the other satisfying. These further quests, together with different collectibles, additionally add to the sport’s longevity.
There are just a few parts that mar the expertise, more than likely due to Bounty Hunter’s age. For instance, there’s no map. I are likely to get misplaced simply in third-person outings like this, meandering about till I acknowledge one thing and understand I’ve been there earlier than. Which approach am I imagined to go once more? An in-game map would improve the expertise immensely, however possibly that wasn’t a factor in 2002.
One other sore level is the shortage of a save function. I play loads of video games, and I swap between them continuously. When a sport doesn’t have a built-in save function, it’s irritating. Ranges aren’t quick, both, so you might want to dedicate time (or simply put the Swap in sleep mode) till you’ll be able to come again to complete it off. Unhealthy luck when you really feel like a spherical of Suika Sport or Star Wars: Hunters.
That mentioned, that is an gratifying outing. Whereas the graphics are dated by right this moment’s requirements, issues look good total. The fight is pretty primary when it comes to gunplay mechanics, however satisfying. And, as talked about, the jetpack is simply plain superior.
Total, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a traditional title that, whereas imperfect, presents a enjoyable, action-packed outing. The story is the sport’s promoting level, recounting the untold story of Jango Fett’s entanglement with the galaxy’s darker facet. A real remaster that added options like save factors and a map would have been appreciated, however this barely improved in-situ model nonetheless principally holds up.