10 Severely Underrated Star Wars Games You Must Play
5. Star Wars: Republic Commando
Republic Commando is the game that Mass Effect would have been, had it been in first-person. And if youre being compared to Mass Effect, then you must be doing something right. The HUD for Republic Commando shows you the view from inside the main characters helmet, complete with targeting visor, which while some may find annoying after a while, I personally think is a really cool touch that more games should include. Gameplay is relatively standard, being a first-person shooter enemies appear throughout the level, and its your job to complete objectives whilst shooting them with bullets until theyre no longer a problem. There arent many huge innovations here, although the tactical controls are impressive (for the time). Basically, you have a degree of control over what your NPC squadmates are doing you can assign them to vantage points for sniping, or to take a guard position whilst hacking through a door, for example. However, when not assigned to a particular role, the NPCs will default to their preferred positions, making transitions relatively seamless. Additionally, you dont lose until all of your squad is incapacitated, and each member can revive any other including you, which is very handy in tight spots. Despite the lack of Jedi and lightsabers, this is well worth picking up if you can.
