Product Description
Play as Anakin Skywalker against the evil Jedi master Count Dooku. Dooku attempts to create a powerful new droid army to assist him in his evil intentions. Anakin meets up with fellow Star Wars characters such as Queen Amidala, Yoda and Obi-Wan as he travels from his home planet, Tattooine, to the outer reaches of the galaxy. There are 9 stages as Anakin makes his way to a final battle with Count Dooku. Anakin becomes more experienced in the ways of the Force as the game progresses.

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In Star Wars Episode II: The New Droid Army the Clone Wars are raging, and the Jedi Council has gotten word that a dangerous new battle droid has been seen on Tatooine. The Council has sent young Jedi Anakin Skywalker to investigate.

This game has two important things going for it: the graphics--with 3-D polygons, smooth animation, and vibrant colors--are top-notch, and the sound effects, including snippets of music from the movies, are impressive for the GBA’s tiny speaker. Hearing the hum of the lightsaber, the twang of laser shots, and--perhaps most impressive--the creepy guffaws of the Tusken Raiders brought a tear to my eye.

But while the sights and sounds of The New Droid Army are impressive, the gameplay is a mixed bag. As young Anakin, you run around, slicing up stuff with your lightsaber. And then you slice some more, and then a bit more. You do have certain Force powers that add to gameplay (moving quickly, jumping really high, becoming invisible, healing wounds, etc.), but not enough to completely relieve the tedium. The biggest flaw though is the lack of character interaction. While you will often need to talk with people to gather information, not all people can talk, so most characters are merely window-dressing. Worse, there is no battery save option in the game. This is a good-looking game that falls well short of classic status. --Bryan Karsh

Pros:

Great graphics and sound
Fun cutscenes
Useful Force powers
Cons:
No health packs
Can’t interact with all characters
Password save
From the Manufacturer
With the power of the Force at his will, Anakin must stop Count Dooku from creating a new, more destructive droid army. Anakin will travel from Tatooine to the depths of space to battle Dooku and his minions, increasing his Force abilities with each conquest.