Star Wars:Bounty Hunter for Nintendo Swap is a remastered model of the 2002 title of the identical identify. I take advantage of the time period “remastered” loosely, because it’s not closely promoted that method, conserving the unique outing largely intact with some gentle graphical enhancements. With that mentioned, let’s learn how 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 motion pictures and exhibits (sure, I preferred the Acolyte). One of many biggest issues about Star Wars is that it’s not confined to a sequence of films, and even exhibits. There are volumes of books, common comics, and a complete heap of video video games that discover and increase 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. When you’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 technique to Kamino—the planet of cloners—and wind up as the idea of a whole military? Bounty Hunter tells that very story.
That narrative is certainly one of Bounty Hunter’s strengths. The plot is each fascinating and interesting as you observe the adventures of Jango throughout the galaxy, together with tangling with dark-side folks. Cutscenes carry the story to life with absolutely voiced sections that includes the likes of Rely Dooku and Emperor Palpatine. Though the characters aren’t voiced by their movie counterparts, the actors do a terrific job. Jango’s voice, nonetheless, is actually genuine, supplied by the one and solely Temuera Morrison. Morrison performed Jango Fett in Episode II and now performs the position of Boba Fett in newer on-screen outings.
The third-person gameplay presents gamers with a mixture of enemies to get rid of 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 must work out tips on how to proceed via a seemingly lifeless finish. When you don a jetpack, the sport opens even additional, offering the reward of flight. It’s a pleasure to drift round as an indignant Mandalorian.
One of many highlights is Jango’s capacity to scan NPCs within the neighborhood to examine for excellent bounties. If there’s a worth on somebody’s head, you possibly can taser them and reel them in. It’s straightforward to tug off but by some means satisfying. These further quests, together with different collectibles, additionally add to the sport’s longevity.
There are a couple of parts that mar the expertise, probably 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 method am I presupposed to go once more? An in-game map would improve the expertise immensely, however perhaps that wasn’t a factor in 2002.
One other sore level is the shortage of a save function. I play lots of video games, and I change between them incessantly. When a sport doesn’t have a built-in save function, it’s irritating. Ranges aren’t brief, both, so you must dedicate time (or simply put the Swap in sleep mode) till you possibly can come again to complete it off. Unhealthy luck when you really feel like a spherical of Suika Recreation or Star Wars: Hunters.
That mentioned, that is an pleasant outing. Whereas the graphics are dated by right this moment’s requirements, issues look good total. The fight is pretty fundamental by way of gunplay mechanics, however satisfying. And, as talked about, the jetpack is simply plain superior.
General, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a traditional title that, whereas imperfect, provides 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 aspect. A real remaster that added options like save factors and a map would have been appreciated, however this barely improved in-situ model nonetheless largely holds up.
