Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Star Wars: Bounty Hunterby Lucas Arts Entertainment Co. LLC
Platform: PlayStation2
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B000067DPL
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Features:
• Play as the mercenary Jango Fett
• Inspired by events between Episode I and II
• A sinister and seedy world full of thieves and assassins
• Compete against a brutal rival from Jango's past
• 6 fantastic worlds and 18 levels
Amazon.com Product Description: Through Jango Fett--father of Boba Fett--players will plunge into the dark, deadly world of a bounty hunter. Inspired by events between Episode I and Episode II, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter presents an original, compelling, third-person action experience that establishes Jango Fett's place in the Star Wars galaxy and his connection to the notorious Clone Army. The game draws players into Jango Fett's sinister and seedy world, where thieves and assassins thrive. Using his cunning and a host of deadly skills, Jango Fett ventures into the rarely explored dark side of the Star Wars universe to track down the elusive leader of a mysterious and deadly cult. All the while, he'll compete against a brutal rival from his past in a quest to capture the ultimate bounty, dead or alive.
Gameplay emphasizes intense combat and physical action in the relentless pursuit of prey across six fantastic worlds and 18 levels. Jango Fett faces off against an onslaught of the worst scum in the universe, including crime lords, corrupt politicians, and enemies of various species. He is equipped with an arsenal of powerful weapons such as dual blaster pistols, a flamethrower, missiles, and a distinctive jet pack.
Customer Reviews:
Patience, young apprentice, December 3, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Louisville, KY United States
I've never really cared for the games in the Star Wars lineup (I mean, how many variations on X-Wing, Tie Fighter, STARfighter, JEDI Starfighter, Racer, Racer REVENGE on and on and on can you have?). So, I wasn't expecting to like this. Thing is, I loved it.
I'll agree that you spend a lot of time running around in circles wondering exactly where to go (hel-LO, Lucasarts, a MAP would be NICE), but that's actually why I liked it. You have to be able to think creatively sometimes in order to figure out your next move, and that's what turns this game into more than just a thumb exercise. And the views are so good, I don't mind a little extra walking around. Camera view is a little tough to control sometimes, though.
The bad guys are ridiculously easy to kill, but the addition of the "Secondary Bounties" goal gives you a reason to not just go around blasting everything in sight (sure you could just kill everybody, but you could also use some strategy, kill a lot of baddies, AND get rich).
All in all, it's a fairly intense game that makes you think AND gives good action and GREAT scenery.
Only big down side I really saw was that the voices of passersby got REALLY old REALLY quick. THere's only so many times you can hear "Hey," "Get him" and "Look a bounty hunter" before you just want to turn the sound off. I never checked to see if you can just turn the voices off (I just rented it), so maybe it's not even really a problem.
A Star Wars Game at Heart, December 1, 2002
Reviewer: Will from Madison, Alabama United States
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a game that could have been much better, although it still provided it's entertainment. You play as the mercenary Jango Fett and put to use his many weapons including: Dual Blater pistols, flamethrower, poison darts, sniper rifle, whipcord, and his jetpack rocket. Jango can also zip around using his jetpack. Although, it doesn't last forever, so when you run out of juice you come back down to the ground and then it recharges itself rather quickly. The game takes around 12 hours to beat, with about 18 levels in 6 different worlds. The game follows a great story line based on Jango and highlights of his career. Like how he got the Slave I and how he became the model for the clone army. The plot has you collecting bounties for certain people, but in the missions themselves you can collect seconary bounties. Now this isn't always an easy task. You first have to scan them to see if there is a price on there head. Next you have to mark them, then (whether they are wanted dead or alive, or either one)you either kill them or wrap them up with the whipcord. THEN you have to collect it and normally you do all this under fire from other aliens. I found myself getting killed quite often while I went through the process of capturing a bounty. The gameplay also features a new targeting system where you can lock on to two people at once (you can only do this with the dual blaster pistols). Flying around and shooting things can be really fun at first but eventually it gets a little repetitive. When there is a lot of action around, the game does not slow up at all. It pretty much keeps a constant framerate, much to my relief. The graphics are fairly good, from the speedy laser to Jango's helment. Some of the enviroments could use some work, especially indoors and in the jungle levels. This time around Lucasarts has Industrial Light and Magic doing their CGI cutscenes (which look amazing) for them and Skywalker Sound taking care of the audio. The sound (like most Star Wars games) is excellent. The laser blasts and music all sounds like Star Wars. This game could have been better in several different aspects. The gameplay needs to be improved, but I don't know what...You can't quite put your finger on it but there's something missing. I also believe that the level design could have been spruced up some more. All in all I enjoyed Star Wars: Bounty Hunter and its flaws kept me from really loving it. I really wanted to, but I just can't. Bounty Hunter would make a great rental for the normal Star Wars fan, but if you're a harcore one, then you might want to hang on to this.
One of the Best Star War games for PS2, November 30, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Bloomington, Illinois United States
You have to get this game if you are a diehard Star Wars fan. It has good graphics for the game of it's kind. The main object of this game is to seek down bounties and kill them or capture them with your whip. But, you have many obstacles. You and your Westar-34 pistols have to seek down bounties and enemies and kill them. If you're not a Star Wars fan rent it first , but if you love S.W. go out and buy it!
jango is cool!, November 29, 2002
Reviewer: Denisha Young from Bear, DE United States
this game is good, i was all wrong about it. i got a little upset with the game in the beginning, i couldn't get past the arena in the beginning, but i figured it out.
the only frustrating thing about this game is that you have to figure out a lot of (what to do; where to go) and if you don't hang w/ it you won't like like it.
anyway, back to jango, he is cool, his attitude is fierce and intimidating, he is a one man force. i like how he handles business. see, i bought obi-wan for xbox and i was so disgusted w/ star wars that i vowed that i'd never ever buy another star wars video game.
this game is not the best action/adventure game but it is worth a try or a purchase. i gave it 4/5 because i was required to spend too much time trying to figure out out what to do next.
but all and all it is a solid and fun game.
Great Game, Bad rating, November 27, 2002
Reviewer: A 12-year old gamer
This game is awesome. The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is great. I can't however, believe that this game is teen. In my opinon it should not be rated teen because there is nothing wrong with this game. Jango's game is simple. Shoot, shoot, and shoot some more. With the amazing graphics and sweet this game is one to buy.
YES I AGREE PLEASE SHUT UP IF U HAVEN'T PLAYED IT, November 26, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Los Angeles, CA
Gamer from Seatle, Wa you copied that off the frickin descprition of the game you said the same thing the company did of course they're going to try to make it sound good. The game is already out we dont need any more Previews of the game that is not going to help anyone.
Better than expected, November 26, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from PA United States
I'll admit I was a bit skeptical before I played Star Wars Bounty Hunter. I wasn't sure what to think of the pics and previews. Thankfully, it turned out to be a great game!
The graphics are much better than I was expecting (the lighting is superb). And the action can get pretty intense. When Jango uses his two blaster pistols, he can shoot at seperate enemies in different directions at once. And he can fire them pretty fast (as rapidly as you can hit the fire button). When coupled with ducking, rolling, and use of the jetpack, this can lead to some awesome gun fights. The flamethrower is pretty cool too.
The story's pretty good for an action title and there are some quality cut scenes with quality voice acting. Morrison is the best of the bunch in this title. He plays a great Jango and he gets to show more personality than he was able to in the movie (but not too much personality - they still keep him kinda shady which is good). I like how he handles some of the situations in the game - he's very aggressive and forceful.
There's just one thing I really wish they would have added - a little more animation for Jango. Don't get me wrong though. Jango stills has a decent amount of it, but when you switch weapons - ala switching to blaster pistols - it would have been cool if Jango would actually draw them out/put them away instead of them just appearing. But I guess that's just a little thing they could have added to make the game a bit more polished. It's still a great action game anyway.
He's No Good To Me Dead!, November 26, 2002
Reviewer: Brian C. from Clarksburg, WV
First off, I KNOW that the title for my review was spoken by Boba Fett (Jango's son) in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, but I thought that it was a great line, and very applicable to my review, as well as being an integral part of game play.
Back in 1980 (I was four), TESB was released, and my friend and I instantly were awe-struck by the mysterious helmeted bounty hunter with the nasty weapons and really cool rocket pack. Needless to say, when we played with our Star Wars figures arguments generally ensued over who got to play with Boba Fett. Now, 22 years later, with the release of Episode II: Attack of the Clones, new information about Boba's past, as well as his father, Jango Fett, has been shed...
This brings me to the actual review of the game (finally!). Star Wars: Bounty Hunter gives you the opportunity to BE Jango Fett on a variety of bounty missions where you are paid to bring 'em in, dead OR alive. At your disposal are twin blaster pistols, a helmet-mounted image magnifier/bounty tracking unit, wrist-mounted cutting torch, sniper rifles, thermal detonators (grenades), flamethrowers, whipcord (for subduing bounties without killing them), and of course, your trusty missile-firing rocket pack. In addition, Jango can hang from ledges, climb ladders, crouch-walk through air ducts, and duck and roll to avoid enemy fire. In short, no place is safe if you are the hunted!
Graphics are superb, and the camera angle may be customized to create some really COOL screen shots to show your girlfriend (as if she were REALLY interested). Sound is also amazing, especially when playing with a surround-sound system. Laser bolts sizzle overhead, detonating around you, while the sounds of the environment (both familiar and alien) add to the ambience.
Some levels are quite difficult, especially when dealing with wild animals and Tusken Raiders. Stealth and discretion is often a factor in a successful hunt, but this game also has it's fair share of large-scale Star Wars-style shootouts mixing multiple enemies and heavy doses of firepower (both from you, and AT you) But be brave, watch your back, and bring your bounty in! After all, YOU are Jango Fett, the most ruthless hunter in the galaxy (as your son will be...)!
Overall, the combination of sights, sounds and the excellent control layout makes for an awesome and thrilling experience. Especially for all us geeks who have wanted to BE a Mandalorian bounty hunter for more than two decades. This game is easily one of the top five best games (on any platform) based on the Star Wars franchise. If you consider yourself even the slightest Star Wars fan, or have had a long-time fascination with all things Fett, grab this one, and prepare to make the galaxy a more dangerous place with no where to hide.
A Good Game, November 26, 2002
Reviewer: s-mason from Middlesboro, Kentucky USA
This is a good game, although fairly repetitive. Mainly jump quick before you get shot, and shoot back. The game play in some ways reminds me of Shadows of The Empire back on N64. The story is entertaining and a good job on voice acting. Switching weapons can be pretty frustrating during the heat of battle. Although it's always entertaining play as a Fett, whether it be Jango or Boba (Jango this game). I don't regret buying it and recommend this one to any Star Wars fan.
Fett Family Tradition, November 25, 2002
Reviewer: Tim Durkin from Orland Park, Illinois
first of all from all the screenshots i saw and the review's I read, i imediatly wanted this game for christmas! who wouldn't want it!!! it has jango fett the father of boba fett in it as the main charecter, and you can play as the changeling zam wessel which is equally cool! some people may say don't judge a book by it's cover but i say ignore that phase and go for the game! buy buy buy! your children will love this game if they are star wars fans. ignore Star Wars Clone Wars and buy this exciting new game!
-from a 14 year old gamer
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