Released in November 2001, Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds is a full-fledged real-time strategy (RTS) game, developed in-house by LucasArts using Ensemble Studios renowned Genie engine, the same technology that powered Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999).Its a gorgeous, richly detailed tour of the Star Wars universe with a strong focus on all-out warfare.
With the addition of the Episode II Clone Campaigns expansion, included in the Saga edition available on GOG.com and Steam, Battlegrounds gives you access to eight story-based campaigns filled with variety and narrative depth. During each campaign, youll be issued mission-specific objectives that fit the settings and stories you already know and love, including iconic planets from the original Star Wars trilogy as well as Episodes I and II: Geonosis, Hoth, Kashyyyk, Naboo, Yavin 4, and more. Heres your chance to explore the geography of your favorite locales with a birds-eye view of the action, or see even more of Theeds baroque architecture than you might have glimpsed in The Phantom Menace. Youll also fight alongside special characters like Attichitcuk (Chewbaccas father in the Legends era), a Jedi Master named Echuu Shen-Jon, Princess Leia Organa, and of course Darth Vader. By fighting for territory and managing resources, the game raises your armys tech level, granting you access to new kinds of units, such as special troopers, vehicles, and more powerful weapons. But its an inviting experience; start out on easy mode for a while, learn to manage individual groupings of troopers, and get a feel for how different units function. Each trooper has their own individual health bar, and medical droids can assist in the field by healing wounded allies in real time. Theres a lot happening on-screen at times, but the game gives you plenty of opportunities to learn the ropes and ease into the flow of combat. The more forgiving difficulties also make it easier to crush your foes, and therefore showcase just how exciting Battlegrounds becomes as you grow more adept at interstellar conquest. Simply click (with the left mouse button) and drag to highlight your ground forces, direct them outward into the unknown (by right-clicking), and discover the thrill of marching a legion of droidekas on the city of Theed, the voices of wicked Neimoidian schemers guiding your strategy. Or control Lord Vader himself as he cuts down the rebels still stationed on Yavin, and enjoy the Sith-like satisfaction of revenge. Using the games clever scenario editor, you can even sculpt terrain, create your own custom levels and campaigns, and see how the Separatists stack up against the might of Darth Vader and the Empire. ![]() He has written for Polygon, the website of Rolling Stone, Syfy Wire, Variety, and other publications. Your Facebook name, profile photo and other personal information you make public on Facebook (e.g., school, work, current city, age) will appear with your comment.
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