Star Wars Republic Commando

Danhill · Mar 1, 2005, 06:24 AM

When you think of Star Wars, the first two things that likely come to mind are probably Jedi and space combat in X-Wings and TIE fighters. So logically, a Star Wars game that features neither element would feel like it's missing something. Right? As it turns out, Star Wars Republic Commando's laserlike focus on squad-based, military-style combat makes it a refreshing change of pace for Star Wars games. Its well-paced, albeit brief, single-player campaign will keep adrenaline junkies thrilled from the first dropship landing to the final dust-off. A pedestrian and unimaginative multiplayer mode is the only notable flaw in a game that otherwise plays, looks, and sounds fantastic.

Read more: Gamespot

Danhill · Mar 1, 2005, 06:26 AM

This game looks good. Is is OpenGL or Direct 3D??

Tipstaff · Mar 1, 2005, 11:30 AM

D3D. It runs on an enhanced UT2K4 engine if I remember correctly (it is a UT engine, just not sure which). I just finished installing it actually, and I'm just about to configure this puppy, but seeing as how it's 6:30am right now.. it'll have to wait until I get up later before I can get some serious time with it.

- Tip

Tipstaff · Mar 1, 2005, 12:05 PM

Ooo.. interesting. This game has the exact same bug KOTOR2 does: the gamma doesn't reset to desktop normal when you exit the game. SOAB. Oh well. Anyways... looks good, plays pretty good for what I tried. I'll have more time tomorrow to play.. so until then.

- Tip

nitrousoxide52 · Mar 1, 2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tipstaff

Ooo.. interesting. This game has the exact same bug KOTOR2 does: the gamma doesn't reset to desktop normal when you exit the game. SOAB. Oh well. Anyways... looks good, plays pretty good for what I tried. I'll have more time tomorrow to play.. so until then.

- Tip

Heh it's the new starwars trademark

Distroyed · Mar 2, 2005, 01:26 AM

Seriously, who wants to play a Star Wars FPS without light sabers?

Mar 1, 2005, 06:24 AM	#1
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Star Wars Republic Commando When you think of Star Wars, the first two things that likely come to mind are probably Jedi and space combat in X-Wings and TIE fighters. So logically, a Star Wars game that features neither element would feel like it's missing something. Right? As it turns out, Star Wars Republic Commando's laserlike focus on squad-based, military-style combat makes it a refreshing change of pace for Star Wars games. Its well-paced, albeit brief, single-player campaign will keep adrenaline junkies thrilled from the first dropship landing to the final dust-off. A pedestrian and unimaginative multiplayer mode is the only notable flaw in a game that otherwise plays, looks, and sounds fantastic. Read more: Gamespot __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Mar 1, 2005, 06:26 AM	Thread Starter #2
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	This game looks good. Is is OpenGL or Direct 3D?? __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Mar 1, 2005, 11:30 AM	#3
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	D3D. It runs on an enhanced UT2K4 engine if I remember correctly (it is a UT engine, just not sure which). I just finished installing it actually, and I'm just about to configure this puppy, but seeing as how it's 6:30am right now.. it'll have to wait until I get up later before I can get some serious time with it. - Tip __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Mar 1, 2005, 12:05 PM	#4
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Ooo.. interesting. This game has the exact same bug KOTOR2 does: the gamma doesn't reset to desktop normal when you exit the game. SOAB. Oh well. Anyways... looks good, plays pretty good for what I tried. I'll have more time tomorrow to play.. so until then. - Tip __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Mar 2, 2005, 01:26 AM	#6
Distroyed DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 0	Seriously, who wants to play a Star Wars FPS without light sabers?