

But on Nintendo GameCube, the rendering is real-time. It's hard to believe, but the 3D models of fighters and other spaceships in the game are as detailed as Industrial Light and Magic's computer graphic footage for the Special Edition of Star Wars. In addition to great gameplay, Rogue Squadron II delivers some of the greatest graphics and sound we've ever experienced. This device makes it easier to spot hostile forces, displaying crucial targets as yellow, and non-essential enemies as purple. Tap the C Stick to move the camera around your craft, or press the Y Button to activate a Targeting Computer. One of these features is the ability to give specific commands to your wingmen by pressing different directions on the Control Pad. Play control is great, and Factor 5 has included some awesome new features which take the game to the next level. Throughout the game, you'll find yourself piloting X-Wings, A-Wings, B-Wings, Speeders and other slick ships. By performing well in the 11 primary missions, you can earn Medals and points which unlock bonus missions. To open new missions, you must first complete the current mission. When you begin the game, only two assignments are available: a training mission on Tatooine and the famous Death Star Attack sequence. Occasionally, you'll experience changing objectives in the middle of missions and be advised to change ships on the fly. Mission objectives include Imperial raids, daring rescue missions, stealth operations and more.


You won't find yourself assigned to any ground-based operations like those found in Battle for Naboo (N64), but you will discover a multitude of air-to-ground and air-to-air combat sequences. Other missions, like Raid on Bespin and Vengeance on Kothlis, cover less-famous exploits of the Rebel Alliance which didn't attract as much screen time. You'll recognise a few of these missions ripped straight from classic Star Wars scenes, such as Death Star Attack and Battle of Hoth. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader for Nintendo GameCube lets you hop in the cockpit alongside Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles to relive some of the Rebel Alliance's finest moments.ĭeveloped by Factor 5 in conjunction with LucasArts, Rogue Squadron II delivers eleven primary missions bursting with beautiful graphics and cutting-edge sound. Long ago and far, far away, the epic struggle between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance raged in countless unsung battles.
