Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
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Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures is a video game that chronicles the events of the film
The story of Obi-Wan's Adventures is set in the middle of a conflict in the
Gameplay
Obi-Wan's Adventures is an
There are a total of nine levels in Obi-Wan's Adventures that can be played with different difficult-settings.[5] Obi-Wan is attacked by the Trade Federation's droids, bounty hunters, and other evil critters during his travels,[6] and the player is able to control his lightsaber and blaster to defeat them.[4][7] Both close- and long-range combat are available in the battles with the Federation's forces.[8] The player can also take advantage of Obi-Wan's connection to the Force as a weapon.[4] In order to do this, the player hits the "A" key to zoom in on the target and then hits "A" again to blow the enemy away.[5] The power of the Force is limited and eventually runs out. To power up, the player accumulates Force pellets that can be obtained on the different levels. The Force is not only used as weapon, but also to get through the levels by moving objects that are in the way.[5]
Plot
The game begins with the Trade Federation's blockade of the planet
During their journey to the city, the two Jedi cross Naboo's swamps and are assaulted by invading troops sent by the Federation. After delivering the warning, they travel to the planet
Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon discover that Amidala has been captured by the Federation and will soon have to sign a treaty handing control to them. Before heading to the Queen's palace to initiate an attack, they free captured citizens on the streets of Theed. The Jedi infiltrate the palace and manage to free the Queen, ruining the Federation's plans. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon then encounter the Sith apprentice Darth Maul. Qui-Gon is mortally wounded in the battle, but Obi-Wan manages to kill Maul in retaliation. As a result, Obi-Wan's quest to become a Jedi Knight is completed.[9]
Development
In 2000, the two video game publishers LucasArts and THQ announced an agreement that would allow THQ to turn LucasArts licenses into games for the hand held console Game Boy Color. THQ had previously published the Game Boy Color game Star Wars: Yoda Stories, and began work on their second Star Wars-licensed product, Obi-Wan's Adventures, thereafter as part of the agreement with LucasArts. It was a port of the then upcoming game Star Wars: Obi-Wan, which was planned to be released for personal computers (PC)[4] but was later canceled and moved for XBox as exclusive game.[1][10] Obi-Wan's Adventures was first announced to the public in September 2000.[8]
THQ hired the third-party Game Boy developer HotGen to develop the game,[4] which they described as "the most authentic Star Wars adventure on the Game Boy Color system."[8] Mark Fisher, director of product development at HotGen, commented on the game: "THQ has a solid hold on the Game Boy Color market, and we look forward to collaborating with them on Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures. Millions of Star Wars fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite characters in a brand new Star Wars adventure just in time for the holidays."[8] Obi-Wan's Adventures was released in stores on November 24, 2000.[11]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 62.33%[12] |
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IGN | 5/10[13] |
Nintendo Power | [14] |
Game Vortex | 60%[15] |
The Sydney Morning Herald | [1] |
The game has received mixed reviews from critics, with an aggregate score of 62.33% on
Kevin Cheung of
Nix praised the game's
References
- ^ a b c d e Cheung, Kevin (2001-01-07). "Wham, bam ma'am". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 19.
- ^ Bramwell, Tom (2000-09-17). "Obi-Wan's Adventures". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Star Wars: Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures - Game Boy Color". IGN. Archived from the original on 2015-11-07. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ a b c d e Harris, Craig (2000-09-20). "Star Wars Episode One: Obi-Wan [sic] (Preview)". IGN. Archived from the original on 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ The Electric Playground. Archived from the originalon 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2010-01-09.
- The Orlando Sentinel. p. 11.
- ^ "Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures for Game Boy Color Release Date". GamePro. 2000-11-24. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2010-01-09.
- ^ a b c d Press release (2000-09-13). "THQ Announces 'Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures' for Game Boy Color; New Publishing Relationship With LucasArts Outlined". Business Wire. Retrieved 2010-01-09.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c HotGen (2000-11-27). Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures (Game Boy Color). THQ.
- ^ Rubenstein, Glenn (November 21, 2000). "LucasArts Cancels Obi-Wan for PC". Archived from the original on April 17, 2001. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "EBWorld.com - New Releases". 2000-12-14. Archived from the original on 2000-12-14. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ a b "Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures". GameRankings. Archived from the original on 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ a b c Nix, Marc (2000-12-21). "Star Wars Episode One: Obi-Wan['s Adventures]". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ "Star Wars: Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures". Nintendo Power. Vol. 140. January 2001. p. 133.
- ^ a b "Star Wars Episode 1 - Obi Wan's Adventures". Game Vortex. Archived from the original on 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2010-01-09.
- 1UP.com. Archived from the originalon 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ Wapshott, Tim (2001-06-02). "Games - Software". The Times.
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