STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™

Last updated: 2025-09-24

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Summary
  • Enjoyable nostalgic co-op experience
  • Outdated design and poor port quality
  • Frustrating platforming and combat
  • Overpriced for its quality
  • Missing destructible environments
  • Numerous game-breaking bugs
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Categories

Side-scrollingAction PlatformerLocal Co-opBeat 'em upCharacter-based CombatLinear ProgressionMini-game CollectionHack and Slash

Emotions

Disappointment21%Satisfaction20%Frustration19%Nostalgia15%Excitement4%
Reviews
(sample size)
290
Helpful reviews
68%
Unhelpful reviews
31%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
510
Negative points
669
Gameplay points
168
Perf. points
21
Rec. points
159
Misc points
81
Point
Enjoyable Nostalgic Co-op Experience
Description
Players overwhelmingly find the game fun, especially when played in couch co-op. It successfully evokes strong nostalgia for the original, making it a pleasant revisit for long-time fans and an entertaining, casual experience for newcomers.
Importance
99%
Improved Graphics and Accessibility
Description
The remaster significantly enhances the original's visuals with cleaner textures, better lighting, and higher frame rates. These graphical improvements, along with tweaked difficulty and more forgiving platforming, make the game more accessible and enjoyable for a modern audience.
Importance
50%
Expanded Character Roster & Content
Description
The game offers a diverse cast of characters, many of which are now unlocked from the start. This, along with additional levels, bonus modes, and the option to customize lightsaber colors, adds significant replayability and value.
Importance
29%
Solid Combat and Gameplay
Description
The core combat remains responsive and satisfying, with improved controls and a good balance of enemy difficulty. The leveling system for combos and the ability to deflect blaster fire contribute to a fun hack-and-slash experience.
Importance
17%
Well-Executed PC Port
Description
The PC port is praised for its smooth performance, lack of crashes or FPS dips, and compatibility with modern hardware, including the Steam Deck. Players appreciate Aspyr's efforts in bringing this classic to PC with quality-of-life improvements.
Importance
13%
Post-Launch Bug Fixes
Description
Recent patches have addressed many initial bugs and controller issues, significantly improving the game's stability and playability. This demonstrates developer responsiveness to player feedback.
Importance
6%