Search results for "LucasArts"

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Seeing the three original Star Wars stories play out as Lego toys is a treat, and the game is also a good action adventure in its own right. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Amaze Entertainment, Action, Action - third person shooter, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The wonky camera gets in the way, but extra modes make this a Force-powered adventure worth taking. Read review

Specs: Teen, Krome Studios, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Fluid combat and great art lift this Force-powered sequel above its flaws. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Star Wars: Battlefront delivers a satisfying team-based shooter experience that many hardcore Star Wars fans will probably enjoy greatly. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-32 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The sum of Revenge of the Sith's parts is simply a repetitious and fleeting experience that won't appeal to anyone outside of Star Wars' most devoted audience. Read review

Specs: Teen, Double Helix Games, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: No other game since Knights of the Old Republic has managed to deliver this excellent style of role-playing. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Action - adventure, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The second Indiana Jones adventure expands and builds upon the previous, making for the best game yet in the Lego series. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Adventure, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: A slapdash porting job turns the Force into a farce in this Star Wars action game. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A well-paced, albeit brief, single-player campaign will keep adrenaline junkies thrilled from the first dropship landing to the final dust-off. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action, Action - first person shooter, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The third time is the charm for Traveller's Tales--logical puzzles and great offline co-op play make this the best Lego game yet. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Adventure, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's a good, solid Star Wars game that should appeal to anyone who'd care to relive Episode II's large-scale action scenes. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The incremental additions found in Battlefront II improve upon the overall formula, resulting in another quality Star Wars game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Simulation - small spaceship flight, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Forces of Corruption is a great addition to the Empire at War saga thanks to an interesting new faction that offers up a different way to conquer the galaxy. Read review

Specs: Teen, Petroglyph, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: You don't need to be a fan of Star Wars or of RPGs to appreciate all the impressive qualities of this game--but if you are, all the better. Read review

Specs: Teen, BioWare, Role-Playing, Third-Person Role-Player, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: On one hand, it's a derivative real-time strategy game. But on the other, it's a tidy little bundle of escapism that's perfect for a generation of gamers raised on Star Wars. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II improves upon its predecessor and serves up one of the best showcases for Nintendo's new system and an equally impressive game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Factor 5, Simulation, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: On the whole, Rebel Strike is a very good game that's worthy of the Rogue Squadron name. Read review

Specs: Teen, Factor 5, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Most of the micromanagement from the console versions is gone, but laying out parks and interacting with attractions is still fun. Read review

Specs: Everyone, DC Studios, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - entertainment park builder, Miscellaneous - kids / children's games & entertainment, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The third time is the charm for Traveller's Tales--logical puzzles and great offline co-op play make this the best Lego game yet. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Adventure, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.5 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Too much motion-sensing and some dumb design decisions make Indiana Jones' latest adventure a chore. Read review

Specs: Teen, Artificial Mind and Movement, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Compilation

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The incremental additions found in Battlefront II improve upon the overall formula, resulting in another quality Star Wars game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Star Wars fans finally get to play a strategy game worthy of the license. Read review

Specs: Teen, Petroglyph, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Some aspects of the game could have used some more polish, but these shouldn't deter anyone who's looking for a deep, involved, great-looking, and memorable RPG from getting Gladius. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Role-Playing, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Wield--or at least waggle--the power of the Force in this cinematic but repetitive fighter. Read review

Specs: Teen, Krome Studios, Action, Action - beat-em up, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Renegade Squadron is an improvement over its predecessor in almost every way. Read review

Specs: Teen, Rebellion, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Force Unleashed's action can be incredible, though it too often strays from what it does best. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The gameplay hasn't changed dramatically, but better source material makes Lego Star Wars II a better game than its predecessor. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's short and it's frustrating, but you'll still have a reasonably good time with this force-powered adventure. Read review

Specs: Teen, Krome Studios, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Thrillville: Off the Rails makes every part of building and running a theme park great fun. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Frontier Developments, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - entertainment park builder, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Some aspects of the game could have used some more polish, but these shouldn't deter anyone who's looking for a deep, involved, great-looking, and memorable RPG from getting Gladius. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Role-Playing, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The incremental additions found in Battlefront II improve upon the overall formula, resulting in another quality Star Wars game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Games, Mac, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The game's strong points--especially its combat--overshadow whatever problems Jedi Outcast may have early on. Read review

Specs: Teen, Vicarious Visions, Action, First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.9 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: RTX Red Rock is one of those games that has a promising concept, but just doesn't pan out. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb does a lot of things right, severe technical issues surface at almost every turn and really drag down the game's high points. Read review

Specs: Teen, Double Helix Games, Adventure, Fantasy Action Adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A well-paced, albeit brief, single-player campaign will keep adrenaline junkies thrilled from the first dropship landing to the final dust-off. Read review

Specs: Teen, LucasArts, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players