Reviewed
11.14.1999
Publisher
Sega
Developer
AM12
(Annex)
Format
Model
3 Step 2
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
Nov
1998 (Japan)
May
1999 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Normal
Dimensions
3D
View
1st
Person
Genre
Flight/
Action/ Shooter
Players
1
Options
n/a
Requires
n/a
Importable
n/a |
INTRO:
> The Star Wars Trilogy has to be one of the most popular movie series
of all time. Naturally, when it comes time to make an official arcade
game with the Star Wars license, Sega was the obvious choice. The
first Star Wars Arcade (Model 1, 32X) didn't exactly set the world on fire
with popularity or distribution, but it was pretty good for fans of the
Star Wars realm. Now, with the power of Model 3 Step 2 to wield,
Sega delivers one of the best Star Wars games to date...
GRAPHICS:
> If you've seen the movies, then you've basically seen Sega's Star Wars
Trilogy Arcade. Yes... the graphics are to die for. All
the on-screen action is presented in 3D, smooth animating beauty.
You'll see X-Wing fighters, Tie fighters, Tie bombers, Death Stars, Storm
Troopers, AT ATs, Imperial Walkers, Imperial Star Destroyers, and Speeder
bikes (to name a few) plus every major locale from the trilogy. Real-time
polygon cut-scenes are also thrown in for good measure.
> A first person view is what you'll deal with both in the cockpit and
on the ground. In all levels, a cursor is present to shoot lasers
and aim your light saber. Any way you cut it, you'll love what Sega
has done with this license.
CONTROL:
> Star Wars Trilogy Arcade is a true coin muncher. You get a shield
meter, which can run out fast at times, and unlimited continues (depending
on your wallet). Basically, you have to aim the cursor and fire the
gun while flying a spaceship and fighting on the ground with a blaster.
Otherwise, you'll use a cursor to move your light saber (during duels).
This makes the game like a linear FMV shooter (it's real-time 3D though).
As a matter of fact, it has a lot in common with Rebel Assault (Sega CD)
as you're essentially on rails and have very limited directional control.
Lastly, there's an action button which is used for calling in reinforcements
and firing proton torpedoes. Technically, there is nothing wrong
with the control, but if you don't like simplistic gameplay, then this
game isn't for you.
SOUND:
> The music, as expected, is right out of the famous John Williams movie
score. What else could possibly do the job anyway?
> The sound effects are straight out of the movie too. You'll hear
familiar engine noise, blaster fire, Tie fighters roaring, and explosions
galore. It doesn't get much better than this.
FUN:
> When beginning, you can choose from the three movies, which denote the
three main scenarios of the game. Some of the various objectives
are to blow up the Death Star, stop the advancing Imperial Walkers, escape
from Hoth, fight Boba Fett and Darth Vader, and blow up the shield generator
on Endor. The game seems to fly by, as do your coins. Overall
though, the length of the entire game is short. However, you are
rated at the end on your ability to complete each mission successfully.
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