Classic Game Room - STAR WARS EPISODE 1: BATTLE FOR NABOO review for N64

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Classic Game Room reviews STAR WARS EPISODE I BATTLE FOR NABOO for Nintendo 64 from Factor 5 released in 2000. The sequel to Factor 5's Star Wars: Rogue Squadron on the N64 is similar but with Episode 1 themed vehicles and environments. Fly the Naboo Starfighter and various ground craft as you play through events taking place during Star Wars Episode 1.

[@ripoutyourprejudice]

Believe it or not this game was a technical accomplishment for the n64 because of the then "detailed" visuals and huge draw distance (since many outdoor areas in n64 games we're FOG laden).

[@AlfredRusselWallace]

I remember this game actually had a cool secret feature where you could turn on commentary by the game developers that would play during the levels. really unique for the time

[@Azziee]

Murky visuals? This is the most advanced graphically game released on N64, there is no question about it.

[@outlawzqc]

Shadows of the empire, SW: Rogue Squadron 1,2,3 and Battle for Naboo... seriously Nintendo consoles had all of the best SW games...those were true masterpieces. I even enjoyed the episode 1 Racing pod game...

[@falloutghoul1]

That racer game is one of the best. I have it. :D

[@ArchaicStigma]

I actually really enjoyed the early Pod Racing games

[@ukeyaoitrash2618]

falloutghoul1 I play it on this on the go or couch, still awesome! www.journaldugeek.com/files/2013/12/Archos_GamePad_2_InZeBox.jpg Thank god for all the great emulators on android!

[@tFighterPilot]

SoTE, Rogue Squadron, Battle for Naboo, Podracer, all came out for the PC as well. Though Rogue Squadron 2,3 were indeed missing sadly.

[@lupinthethird5784]

Let's not forget about the amazing Star Wars video games that were released for the SNES.

[@TKnightcrawler]

Just FYI the final bonus mission of this game is you playing as Darth Maul, killing lots of Naboo people. Gungans too, I think. Also, there is a secret type of medal in the game, Platinum Medals. And you can earn all of them or use a password to unlock two new craft, including the Trade Federation AAT. So you could go rampage in that thing.

[@Tonezone1988]

I think it's great when you think the limitations for N64. I always liked how the graphs weren't "flickering" like psone. But usually games had lot's of fog due to memory lack. This game shows large worlds without any prerendition smoothly. Of course the graphs of the time wasn't too great but I still think there were great looking games.

[@mariofan6489]

Personally, I loved Episode I and even found Jar Jar Binks rather amusing.

[@alexanderbaker2871]

I loved these games when I was six, the memories are coming back. Thanks for the video.

[@andimason3370]

As a PLANET I really like Naboo. Not only is it the first Star wars plant to make logical sense (Apart from Bespin interestingly enough). It's got the most interesting biosphere (gungas excluded) and some great architecture and scenery. You cannot go blowing up a planet just because Jar-Jar's on it. Almost, but not quite

[@SQGReviewShow]

***** They have moisture farms and cactus-like plant life.

[@andimason3370]

***** Tatooine wasn't always a desert, it suffered somewhat of an environmental collapse and the oxygen in the air is latent from that. Coruscant wasn't always a city, it's air is being artificially improved by designated factories designed fr the job that were built when industrialization was at it's peak. The more you know eh?

[@ultimategamer2669]

Bah, fair enough.

[@troygreen2727]

This game was so awesome ... it brings me so many memory’s ! Do you remember those block buster days lol

[@IdealIdeas100]

Thank factor 5 for creating a game engine that was programmed in microcode. The game could also show up to 3000 particle effects without slowdown as well.

[@MarieaMcMinnar]

I really have enjoyed all of Factor Five's games they have created when it comes to Star Wars. From the Original Rogue Squadron to its third installment. But Battle For Naboo? I actually really enjoyed the storyline surprisingly. Unlike Rogue Squadron where the storyline really didn't pick up until Kasan's arc was established, Battle For Naboo's story pretty much launches right from the first mission. Plus it was satisfying seeing Jar Jar getting Crushed by the N64 logo, I agree. As for blowing up Naboo? Well... You kind of can do that with a secret mission in the game. You actually fly around as Darth Maul in an AU take of the final battle in his Sith Infiltrator and your mission is to protect the Federation's ground and air forces while you destroy any and all resistance as well as the populace in the game. Their structures, farms, etc. Plus you shoot down most if not all of the main characters of the main story. From Gavyin Sykes to Captain Kale. And yes if you look hard enough you can blow up Jar Jar with a missile/laser barrage.

[@lylatfox4]

I havent played this game in maybe over 10 years since the N64 era, and i think this was the hardest of the RS series games, keep in mind tho that i was a child at the time

[@bengardner2363]

I heard there is a level for beating everything where you play as Darth Maul and fight against Naboo. Kind of like what they did with LEGO Star Wars, where you play as Darth Vader in a New Hope or the Revenge of the Sith game where Darth Vader kills Obi Wan Kenobi and Darth Sideous.

[@SolidSnake684]

Mark's Jar Jar impersonation is hilarious!

[@ABlackFalcon]

outstanding graphics (much better than the first game for N64), great gameplay, great audio work... Battle for Naboo is one of the best flight combat games around. This might be my favorite "Rogue Squadron" game, actually... it's very hard to decide, because all four games are such great games, but this is certainly a very good one. Oh, and the game has hidden audio commentary tracks too! Use the code and listen to them. Good stuff.

[@DoctorKandosii]

Actually for a burn you disinfect the area as best you can and try and keep the area free from infection by butting a bandage on, also keeping air from making contact with the wound reduces the level of pain. However in the case of a troll being burned, add salt and massage it into their wound with some sandpaper.

[@TheOaklandBoy]

The only thing I could remember about this game before watching this review was how cool the death scream was

[@IcarusDawn]

OH MY GOD I REMEMBER PLAYING THIS AS A KID ON MY PC

[@ilcool90]

I have the Episode 1 on laserdisc ( only released in Japan ), and it will stay with me forever.

[@jasondeyoe7293]

I just got star wars battle for naboo from Christmas last year!

[@thedarkbanshee]

Did not know this game existed THANKS for the review now its time to go play the game

[@DISMOTRON]

Completely agree with you

[@SprocketWatchclock]

Actually it's a 2600 Junior Model. I have that same model so I recognized it immediately.

[@JadenMcClellan2]

What's weird is that I can't find a trailer for this game anywhere

[@jeremysmith2576]

how was it that the Naboo fighter is in this game before it was first seen in episode 1 of all the movies.

[@jeremysmith2576]

G123 huh.... I didn't know n64 was still making games at that time.

[@dcpress98]

I was like 4 years old when I first played it on my P.C... or was it N64...?

[@Megatog615]

oh god they used gouraud shading for the lighting on terrain

[@Dukefazon]

YAY, nem CGR episode! :D

[@elocoplaya]

0:13 Good luck playing a N64 game in a Atari 2600 xD

[@deanvillarreal147]

Key word for Rogue Squadron......"EXCELLENT "!!

[@peKadoDeDioZ]

I loved rogue squadron but I loved this game even more

[@mike10dude]

it was also on the PC that is how I played it

[@XDLugia]

Those graphics are pretty impressive!

[@13weirdguy]

same here! i love the prequels!

[@FastTquick]

I would like for Disney and Lucasarts to release HD remakes of the Rogue Squadron games and Battle for Naboo for XBLA. For some reason, there are many more memorable and playable series of games from the fifth and sixth generations than the seventh generation.

[@thefdvproduction]

I know cgr undertow reviewed it but you should review shadows of the empire

[@TheListenerCanon]

I agree.

[@a3HeadedMonkey]

RIP Factor 5. Damn you Lair & the PS3... I will never forget >:(

[@softwhere07]

i remember this game

[@COBOL]

Factor 5 made a remarkable work on this game. Battle for Naboo is one of the better looking and sounding N64 game.

[@a3HeadedMonkey]

Lair?! 100% agree! But they usually made superb launch titles, that's what's so sad. Rogue Squadron being a perfect example.

[@DissidiaVIII]

Good job Mark

[@16BitBrothers]

Ladies and gentleman, he mentioned the T-1000 in a star wars game ! All hail mark :-)

[@sparten11742]

thumbs up for a remake!!!

[@AgentGustavo]

Somehow I believe the N64 was made specifically for the first Rogue Squadron, that game was so awesome that even the emulators can't read it. I mean the graphs, the ships, the music, the special effects sounds, the gameplay, the missions, man that thing ruled.

[@13weirdguy]

3 is my second favorite :D

[@StrikeTeam99]

funny how these graphics were so awesome when I was a kid

[@Verithiell]

2:08 "Naboo should have been overrun by Wookies a thousand years ago" Yeah, I also wonder why it hasn't happened. Wookies at last have their awesome PIMPSLAP powers!

[@DarthMink]

That's the thing, it's not horrible on it's own. If the original trilogy (4-6) had never been made no one would hate episode 1 the way they do.

[@TheF1PinkVoltaDream]

its a shame that mark apparently didnt played through the very last mission, he would´ve loved it!

[@dln8393]

I like all the movies. So feel even better. I thought 1, 2 and 3 were all decent movies. Not as good as the originals, but still awesome.

[@WizavPRO]

Love CGR !!!

[@ClassicNintendoShow]

I was just wondering last night if this game was decent or not... then it's the next game CGR reviews. They seem to work that way sometimes.

[@xUnbrokenx89]

I love your videos. Greetings from switzerland!

[@mario19885]

I have this game on my PC.

[@peKadoDeDioZ]

Yeah I did too, I was always confused at the hate that movie got when I was kid, I loved it at the time and still do

[@notyoursavior78]

Naboo, Naboo, Naboo! It just seems like Mark says that an awful lot of times in this review haha

[@aljr357]

I hate all you haters of the prequel Star Wars movies. We all loved at least the first one when they came out and somewhat got disappointed by the second but it had great fighting sequences. Three was better than two but the characters didn't get to be lovable over time but I actually do love the movies they don't compare to the original three but they aren't supposed to.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

I was never disappointed in Episode 2.

[@thefluffinator229]

It looks like Rouge Squadron, with a bigger draw distance XD

[@deadslience]

You should do a review about resident evil one on the game boy color I would love to see you review it :)

[@joaquindcj4]

cool

[@ThatHippyDuck]

i wonder if this is the game i remember playing as a kid.

[@bengardner2363]

FilthyCasualKai I remember seeing it in a store but I don't think I have played it.

[@Indigo1Black]

I had a few Platinums in this game!

[@DocSicnarf]

What about Ogre Battle? That was a pretty good rpg.

[@theodorerelic2718]

Freeze at the 15 second mark. He's right.

[@juicymullet4468]

I played this game so much I unlocked some awesome level where you got to play as darth maul at the end in his ship. It was awesome.

[@JohnnyLeyenda]

When Mark puts the cartridge on the console at the beginning of the video he thought it was an Atari 7800 instead of a 2600, just that.

[@goldensolder44]

Who else remembers the cheat code in 'Rogue Squadron' to play the Naboo Starfighter?

[@Zacky15ify]

i still remember when i'm playing this game on the pc.... at last, i throw it away =,(

[@Dafuqinator7]

in my SWBFN jar jar is crushed by the LucasArts logo

[@arraydrive]

none of them are bad. If you haven't seen any of them I recommend you start at episode 4 and watch episode 4, 5, and 6. Then watch episode 1, 2, and 3.

[@NFLDude56]

What was his comment?

[@daftcruz]

Man I thought it was not too bad but after I viewed Mr Plinkett review,then I understand why it's so poor.Check out his review and I think you'll understand too.

[@timmyman1]

fun game!

[@azn1011]

i liked the Phantom Menace. in fact, i liked all of the prequels. i really wish people would stop dumping on them. there are about a thousand other movies that deserve that kind of scorn.

[@DeathMetalThrasher]

What emulator runs this game cause all the emulators iIve tried don't run this.

[@TheZoneless]

i dont understand the episode 1 hate. did it not have enough explosions or crap jokes or something? this looks like its next on the list of retro games to pick up! looks good!

[@TheZoneless]

+Tom Wilson pffffffffffttttttttttttttttttttttttt

[@TheZoneless]

so natalie portman, samuel jackson, ewan mcgreggor and liam neeson are bad actors? sounds like you just want really slow unconvincing fights and stormtroopers that cant shoot shit?! there is less attitude thats about it. too much cgi? i forgot how easy it is to replicate intergalactic battles in real life. i mean who needs cgi. youre so right about everything.

[@rooneyfire9901]

+TheZoneless so you ask for an explanation and when you get one you just decide to crap all over his opinion, how mature? while yes we have a great cast in the film that doesn't mean jack. sam jackson didn't get to do anything memorable, liam neeson didn't have anything good to work with, ewan mcgreggor barely gets a pass but that because he has somewhat of an arc. hell even natalie portman admitted herself that her acting in episode one was bad.

[@TheZoneless]

+Goldenkosher saxybacon pretty sure the opinionated slaughtering and representation of "facts" on his part was worse.

[@rooneyfire9901]

TheZoneless no he gave you his reasons for why he disliked the movie, and while you don't have to agree with him at least respect what he has to say.

[@franciscojrosero]

YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THE N64 CONTROLLER LOOKS LIKE A NABOO STARFIGHTER

[@Soonjai]

I only remember the "chicken" code to play an AT-ST

[@jacky_cola]

I am to stupid for Rouge Squadron because I fail and have to replay 100 times and rage over that. Is naboo fighter little easier?

[@Deadfool79]

OMG I LIVE IN HOLMDEL

[@jeffsearles2428]

please review shadow of the empire!!!! its so good

[@DavidD570]

this was a fun game

[@TheListenerCanon]

I wish people would stop hating on the prequels. IMO, were they flawed? Sure. But not godawful or anything.

[@DRZ23501ST]

mark i love episode 1 i mean i loved the prequells

[@RelentlessGamingXDK]

he does that in literally every video

[@Mazhura_13B]

o shit it does

[@DJKrispyK]

may be the empire adopted the phrase "bigger is better"

[@GamerTeam118]

yea...That's how they roll~

[@thegoodthebadandthesandman7340]

You should review Star Wars episode 1 the phantom menace for ps1 as I think you're able to kill jar jar

[@Carnage6X]

Nope you are still wrong. It was a mini 2600. The 7800 has a much deeper cart port. I have this model of 2600 and a 7800 so I think I would know.

[@Tonezone1988]

Wow! The graphs are propably best in n64 and psone era. Didn't know N64 could show such details without fog. Almost looks like ps2 game.

[@Postboyyy]

Why thank you, doctor Kandosii.

[@xThEBroSx]

what did he say?

[@optimoblunt]

i never did have a N64 very long because there where never any RPGs made for the system if there had been a good RPG for the N64 i would have kept the system more than 6 months,all the good RPGs were on the PS,PS2 at that time,you know ...i dont even recall any RPGs for the N64 its whole life time,very sad,if there had been any good RPGs for the system then i would remember them

[@Gunnerholic]

Its a little sad when you think about how many game developers and to a certain extent publishers that have gone bust since the N64 days, are we really advancing to the betterment of the industry?

[@XDLugia]

What did he say? :o

[@LDGextra]

I miss Factor 5

[@Blustride]

THIS WAS ON ON THE N64? I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY ON PC! 0_0