We were holding out hope that
The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels would be a competent fighter, as we're a fan of the genre (as well as
Star Wars). But, you know, the
good Star Wars. Which, we suppose, this isn't, based on the reviews below. So, without further delay, let's get to it!
- GamePro (70/100) says this one is for the younger fans: "The shallow fighting system, the teenage snark and animation won't impress older fans of the series, but it's good fun for younger Jedis in training."
- GameSpy (60/100) is of the mind that this is a good prequel to the inevitable MotionPlus-enabled sequel: "Lightsaber Duels may not be exactly what fans were clamoring for when Nintendo unveiled the Wii's lightsaber-esque controllers, but it's still quite enjoyable. The single-player experience won't last you long, though, so you might not want to invest in the game unless you plan on playing with a buddy. If nothing else, it's a good sneak preview for the inevitable 1:1 sequel when the MotionPlus is released."
- Variety (50/100) thinks the game failed in the multiplayer: "The biggest potential for "Lightsaber Duels" lies in multiplayer -- which is also were the game is at it's worst. Fighting a friend in the same room is fun enough, but there are no options besides one-on-one combat until one person gets knocked down for the count. The lack of different competitive modes, as well as any options for online play, keeps "Lightsaber Duels" from becoming the awesome sci-fi fighting game it has the potential to be."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr Khan @ Nov 12th 2008 7:29PM
It wasn't hard to foresee this game as being a critical flop. However, i think the sales shall surprise us
WalkingCarpet @ Nov 12th 2008 7:41PM
Oh, the sales will probably be ridiculously high when it first releases, especially since Star Wars is going to be a big thing this Christmas anyway. But then people will realize that the game really isn't very good, and it will stop selling. Sound familliar? *cough* The Force Unleashed! *cough*.
ramuji @ Nov 12th 2008 9:04PM
Hmmm, that's a bit disappointing. I had been looking forward to this far more than The Force Unleashed (which I passed on). I like the visuals in this game *much* more than those in TFU.
8-bit.artist @ Nov 12th 2008 9:51PM
i dont even think motion plus would have saved this game