Nintendo 64 Longplay: Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo (known as Star Wars: Battle for Naboo on the PC) is an arcade-style action game co-developed by Factor 5 and LucasArts. It is a spiritual sequel to Star Wars: Rogue Squadron released two years earlier. Despite the similarities between the two games, the development team designed a new game engine for Battle for Naboo and included land- and water-based combat in addition to aerial combat.
Set in the fictional Star Wars galaxy, the game takes place during the events depicted in the film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Players control Gavyn Sykes, a lieutenant in Naboo's Royal Security Forces. As the game progresses, Sykes and the Royal Security Forces fight the Trade Federation in 15 missions that take place on Naboo or in the space surrounding it. The game concludes after the player completes a mission that recreates the film's climactic assault on the Trade Federation's Droid Control Ship.
Battle for Naboo was published by LucasArts and THQ and released for the Nintendo 64 in December 2000. A Windows port was released three months later in March 2001. The Nintendo 64 version received generally positive reviews; critics praised the game's tight and responsive controls, but expressed dislike for the game's Episode I setting. The game's PC port was less well-received, with critics citing poor visuals and difficult controls.

[@Cloofinder]

This was essentially Rouge Squadron in the prequel era. A shame Factor 5 never developed future installments during the clone wars :(.

[@res-publica]

There's always Starwars clone wars on the original Xbox. My favorite vehicular based starwars game of all time

[@third.act.countdown]

Jedi Starfighter too

[@tomitiustritus6672]

Well, they made an almost universally hated (but loved by me) dragon based rogue squadron later. That made it all up for me.

[@brandonpierce8799]

Bro check out Jedi Star Fighter for the PS2 or one thats just called The Clone Wars theyre basically the same game play but with better graphics. Played those games a lot when I was a kid

[@jeffplissken8996]

Everyone is mentioning Jedi Starfighter but should also mention the first Starfighter, which Jedi Starfighter is a sequel to and has Nym in both games.

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

8:23 Farmer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Captain: Good Job...

[@MrSpamsel]

Oh my god this is just like Rogue Squadron. I love Rogue, but never played this. What a pity!

[@BeardTech]

The graphics and audio the N64 could produce were mind blowing. Perfect Dark was a prime example of the scope and depth the N64 could reach!!

[@theslicefactor4590]

I really miss games with these old style graphics.

[@levyan4718]

You dummy

[@jonathanjoleanis4014]

​@poof69420 El framerate sube sí juegas en baja resolución. En cuánto a lo otro, no existe ningún juego en la PS1 con los gráficos de Perfect Dark.

[@jonathanjoleanis4014]

No sólo Perfect Dark, también Jet Force Gemini, Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Donkey Kong 64, Conker Bad Fur Day, Zelda Ocarina Of Time, Majora's Mask, la trilogía de Turok, 007 The World Is Not Enough, Body Harvest, Operation Winback, Star Wars Shadows Of The Empire, Star Wars Ep 1 Racers, World Driver Championship, Top Gear Overdrive, y muchos otros juegos más también son grandes ejemplos de la potencia gráfica de la N64.

[@jhkuno88]

Thats true that i could do great graphics and great sound, the problem was it had a hard time doing both at the same time!

[@brandonclark3089]

This was the first Star Wars game I ever got to play, along side episode 1 podracer, still looks like so much fun and has so many cool dynamics

[@Zmargo702]

Dude are you me? Those are my first two star wars games too lmao

[@Smurshes]

I remember my parents taking me to Blockbuster every weekend and I would get this game every time. Great memories!

[@amezcarl]

What a beautiful memory man...

[@marleyjr00]

God I remember playing this game and having so much fun. Long live the Naboo resistance.

[@willofr3924]

I remember getting this game when it first came out as a kid. Great memories and great game!

[@kyrril11221111]

Aaah nice and I lived on the streets as a kid and my parents got killed by cops

[@mwhohn]

@@kyrril11221111 u ok?

[@kyrril11221111]

@@mwhohn I am doing good at the moment. Had a hard life but its ok now

[@TomTomTom87]

@@kyrril11221111 lol

[@svt_mike66]

I regret getting rid of both my N64's, now I'm tempted to go grab one and relive old memories. So much fun playing these games back then!

[@jonessoda4me1]

DK Oldies sells excellent quality old school consoles/games

[@jhkuno88]

You know Emulation exist right?

[@jaydub6928]

I forgot about this game for years, i almost thought i imagined it. Man starwars used to have so many sick games back then

[@ODST_Parker]

Giving me all kinds of nostalgia.

[@Aleph3575]

Man some of those missions were awesome. I think the mission where you get revenge on the Hutt for betraying you and killing the captain might be one of my favorites in the entire "Rogue Squadron style" game series.

[@samuraiwarrior87]

Yeah it is too bad you don't kill him and he just comes back to Naboo during the empire making more money then ever.

[@gochem3013]

Like they say, Don't trust the Hutt.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

Such an underrated game and overlooked gem.

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

Also Perfect Dark. Alas, everyone was hooked on Goldeneye pvp and, though it had pvp available, noone I know got into it. At my apartment we ALWAYS lit the chalice and fired up the Nin Six-Fo for some Goldeneye.

[@nahimgudfam]

It's one of the most technically advanced N64 games ever made.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

@@nahimgudfam That's so true!

[@arkgaharandan5881]

wtf you talking about its legit one of the worst games ever made awful graphics, controls, broken hit detection idiotic invisible wall system that they grab you around if you go too high or to off the map and twist you around make you bump into walls. Garbage game.

[@ironinquisitor3656]

@@arkgaharandan5881 Well we must have not played the same game then bruh. And that's just your opinion man.

[@ifssaccount4995]

57:25 Search for Captain Kael: Captain Kael has disappeared. Locate his downed starfighter and protect it at all costs. The Trade Federation must not be allowed to capture Captain Kael.

[@nintendorakyamato1859]

RIP Captain Kael

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:29 Escape from Theed: The Trade Federation has invaded Theed and you must escape. You are ordered to aid your fellow officers as necessary and follow Captain Kael’s commands. Engage the enemy when appropriate but do not endanger the civilians!

[@josephayers7395]

W

[@DaddyHensei]

Game was so good it even had speeder combat. Wish they'd still make games like these.

[@shadekerensky3691]

Whaaat? How dare you ask the corporations to make games that don't have money sucking monetization schemes? Someone think of the poor billion dollar gaming corporations!

[@jesusvera7941]

​@@shadekerensky3691EA wants to hire you.

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:02:35 Borvo the Hutt: Borvo has betrayed you. He has killed Captain Kael and now plans to sell your people into slavery. Pursue the Hutt and rescue the captive civilians. Protecting the Naboo is your primary objective.

[@Joeycool1210]

I remember this game. I once rented it from Blockbuster Video a long time ago. Yep, whole lot of memories from that game.

[@xstevenxcorex6]

I rented it from Hollywood Video

[@jackjones8753]

I miss video rental stores

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:32:10 Padmé, Captain Panaka and other Royal Guards were confronting the Viceroy, Nute Gunray. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were dealing with Darth Maul Anakin was taking flight with R2-D2 to destroy the Trade Federation Droid Control Ship

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

I forgot how good the music for this was. I know this game relied mostly on solid -state sampling but... wow, the game has very good sound fidelity.

[@Kamiyoda]

Also the OST is completely orginal to the game, even the menu themem is a remixed Duel of the Fates

[@bradx90]

This game almost never gets a mention, but I had a great time with it back in the day! Underrated in my humble opinion 🙂.

[@bangerbangerbro]

It was on Wii virtual console and it is always brought up when talking about factor 5 or N64 "limit pushing"? But yeah being a ltd game you would expect it to be forgotten.

[@BrendanSith1997]

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo is before the events Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

[@trolololwin4358]

Rest in peace LucasArts, always in my heart

[@ifssaccount4995]

25:53 Hutt’s Retreat: Now that Borvo the Hutt has joined the resistance, you must protect his vessel until he reaches his hidden outpost. Once at the base, Borvo’s own pilots will join the fight against the Trade Federation.

[@Crimson_Snake1]

Excellent

[@trevormarshall8553]

I remember reading about this in a sale's ad for toys r us back in late 2000 early 2001. It's a shame I didn't get this game growing up

[@princerechebei12]

Man the nostalgia. Great memories of when I was a kid!

[@theiviachine]

Used to rent this game at blockbuster all the time

[@nintendogamer3227]

Best intro ever...the fact that even the DEVS even knew Jar Jar was trash is truly amazing!

[@levyan4718]

Shut up

[@ifssaccount4995]

36:01 Glacial Grave: The comm satellite has been destroyed, temporarily disabling at least one Trade Federation base. Attack the sleeping base. Destroy all Trade Federation weapons, and capture a gunboat for the resistance.

[@gru4394]

we need a remake for this

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

or at least digital version for all the consoles

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:18:31 The Queen’s Gambit: Captain Panaka and the Queen have returned to Naboo. Rendezvous with Panaka and follow him to the Queen, where you’ll learn Amidala’s grand plan for freeing Naboo.

[@ifssaccount4995]

18:32 Smuggler Alliance: Enter the mountains in search of the mysterious smuggler. Who could become a powerful ally in the fight against the Trade Federation. Clear the area of Trade Federation forces and assist any civilians in need.

[@ifssaccount4995]

13:29 Naboo Bayou: a trader village is hidden deep in the heart of the swamp. Locate the village before it can be destroyed. The traders may provide valuable information and allies to the resistance.

[@BrendanSith1997]

Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes Warning lines "My Droid is damaged!" "WAAAAOOOO" "I've lost my Droid!" Luke Skywalker Warning lines "Hang on back there!" "WAAAAOOOO" "I've lost R2!"

[@Wolf10media]

"Great job Naboo Boy"

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:25:55 Panaka’s Diversion: The Queen plans to enter Theed in a bold attempt to capture Nute Gunray. You must create a diversion to distract the Trade Federation’s forces guarding Theed. Once Panaka and Amidala are within the city limits, travel to the Theed hangar and join the attack.

[@SegaSaturnGamer48]

This is a great Star Wars game in my opinion, it's one of my favorite Star Wars games on the Nintendo 64. :)

[@frederickspeller8117]

Can't believe I never got this game. I was always a big fan of Star Wars and loved Rogue Squadron.

[@KingLeonLionheart]

1:38:48 - Anakin!

[@theyoutubeacolyte969]

I remember playing this game when I was a kid it’s so much fun

[@neilherrera5497]

Thank you for the longplay clip Star Wars N64 The Battle of Naboo. Peace Out ✌️

[@gochem3013]

I still remember this game also. Like rogue squadron the intro is FREAKING crazy! I have SotE, RS and this game. There is also Star Wars Episode 1 Racer but I don't have it.

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:08:44 Liberation of Camp 4: The Trade Federation has imprisoned Naboo’s most important leaders in the notorious camp four. Reach the camp, take out the Trade Federation forces, and free the captives before reinforcements can arrive.

[@marleyjr00]

Honestly my fave mission.

[@ifssaccount4995]

43:18 The Andrever River: The Trade Federation has established labor camps on the banks of a Naboo river. Liberate these camps and defeat the Neimoidian slave drivers.

[@digitaladventurer2142]

I spent months trying to all Gold this game, and was I pissed when I found out there was Platinum levels

[@Cam._S]

This is one of those games that I have very vague memories of because I rented it from blockbuster. Over the years I'd remeber bits and try to remember what the game was called. Now it's all flooding back and bringing back memories of my childhood playing rented N64 games

[@Marckillius]

There was one game I had rented a loooooong time ago back in the late 90's, I could never remember what it was called, but I finally found it. Aero Assault 64, all I ever remembered of it was the first level with the city and I blew everything up with bombs.

[@ifssaccount4995]

1:32:15 Battle for Naboo: Bravo flight has been ordered to destroy the mammoth Droid Control Ship in orbit around Naboo. You must target the control ship’s weakest areas. Use your N-1 to disable the control ship’s tractor beams and shield generator.

[@nintendorakyamato1859]

51:02 WE NEED SOME COVER!!

[@Joe-xq3zu]

I remember getting this for Christmas and being glued to the tv for the next few hours until my parents threatned to take it away if I didn't get ready for the big family party at grandmas house.

[@stevemc6010]

Main Menu: N64 COMPRESSED DUEL OF THE FATES

[@nintendogamer3227]

Still sounds better than the shitty SOny GAYstation game that's for sure.

[@karlomarx4378]

@@nintendogamer3227 some1 truly never left the 90s

[@nintendogamer3227]

@@karlomarx4378 And someone forgot that the system's we're comparing were in the 90's. Think before you type, you'll sound less stupid that way.

[@karlomarx4378]

​@@nintendogamer3227 Went over your head

[@nintendogamer3227]

@@karlomarx4378 Apparently so...

[@LoneWalker90]

Such an nostalgia... Bring a lot of sweet memories

[@johnrowen4604]

I rented this game when I was 13 years old . Couldn't remember the name of the game . But now that I looked this up . I will definitely look for a copy now that I got a Nintendo 64 .

[@AG95247]

The droids sounds more menacing on here.

[@Rokabur]

Always liked this game and Rogue Squadron. It's just too bad Factor 5 closed down (mostly because of Sony).

[@evanhaskel206]

Rokabur Sony or EA?

[@Aleph3575]

@@evanhaskel206 Both and themselves. Lair was an overrated dumpster fire of a game they put too much stock in for a console that was overpriced as fuck. It was a literal perfect storm for a company that had already burned alot of bridges with the way they trashed Rogue Squadron during Lair's development.

[@griz312]

Eliss Youkilis they also focused too much on motion control that just ended up being a huge gimmick

[@systemshocker2875]

Actually,Factor 5 came back in 2017 and recently got back the rights to the Turrican franchise

[@brianzulauf2974]

this was when LucasArts was hacking the crud out of the n64 this game was incredible

[@ifssaccount4995]

49:45 Sanctuary: The rescued civilians are now in your care. Escort them to the rendezvous point in the northern ruins. Destroy any Trade Federation forces that threaten your mission.

[@creativekev7883]

I had this game along with Rogue Squadron. Played both so much and loved them . Factor 5 did a great job on both . Ahhh happy N64 memories 😃. Still one of my favourite consoles ever . Can't believe the years are flying by . We need more games like these classics to come back to the switch 👍

[@SteezyMcCheezie]

This was the BEST game to rent from Blockbuster 🎮

[@Dannarax]

So lucky i am to had the occasion of olaying the games on pc back in the times 2008, nostalgia is so insanz

[@sandman8993]

Really impressive for the 64.

[@rsalceda]

Naboo soldiers were badass!!!

[@RyanManke]

It was fun but lacked checkpoint save system

[@gru4394]

I remember playing this as a kid at my family’s cabin whenever we visited and I still haven’t beaten it

[@jhkuno88]

This is basically the best the N64 could produce in terms of graphics and sound. Factor5 really pushed the system.

[@xCruize]

Holy shit, I played this when I was like 5-7 years old. I remember this game so well...incredible

[@greighwulf]

I love the blue fighters

[@db5676]

Idk why but as a kid this game scared the shit out of me

[@bangerbangerbro]

Someone else described it as "cursed" lol.

[@215_Philly_4for4]

Many great memories from playing this game.

[@cycler11]

Ah, nostalgia at how the lasers hit everywhere except on what your crosshairs were aimed.

[@oscarcastro9316]

Ohh the nostalgia!!!

[@justworkingfortheweekend8504]

This has amazing graphics for Nintendo 64. Like Sega Dreamcast must be the expansion pack

[@Agerian7]

Remember renting this game all the time!

[@fizylier8462]

I love this game!

[@bluescat581]

One of the best Star Wars games out there!

[@SisyphusJP]

Dude why were these games so good bro

[@PingPongFilms]

The death sound at 1:02:19 always made me LOL

[@warmac88]

Great longplay Star Wars bro

[@michaelacosta6443]

Fuck off bruh

[@koonvie5743]

Good graphics from STAR WARS movies.

[@JusticeGamingNY]

As soon as u hear duel of the fates you know wwhat time it is

[@Itsnoahscott]

I need this game for my N64 collection I have 2/4 StarWars games made for it. Them being “Shadows of the Empire” & “Rouge Squadron.”

[@kimtabel5971]

Why have I never heard of this awesome game???

[@princerechebei12]

Nostalgic

[@Chadaface]

really liked the revenge story.

[@Scottwilkie18]

Poor jar jar

[@jeffflank2193]

Oh the intro.⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️🤠

[@SHINOBI_X]

Need to put this on Steam

[@HsienKoMeiLingFormerYANG]

Wii U first than Switch eshop.

[@nintendorakyamato1859]

Agreed

[@TNight00]

Nostalgia

[@jamesmccloud5218]

I think the narrator sounds like james earl jones a little bit

[@gam85191]

This one is one of those rare gem games

[@KwonAzzares]

Fine...a Factor 5 Game...so it might be nice as Roque Squadron?!

[@ltraltier6009]

This was definitely rushed in under a year. The heavy turrets on the trade federation ship aren't even fully textured.

[@alexanderleach3365]

This should have been made into a pre-Star Wars Clone Wars series.

[@derpphil5400]

Weird hearing the opening soundtrack to the gameplay when it's a bit version of what I hear in the beginning of a clone wars CTF match in Battlefront II(the new one).

[@jesussalazar9181]

My first Star Wars game ever played was super Star Wars on super NES

[@thundergodgamer118]

Shadow's of the empire is also a great game. You should do a walk-through of shadows of the empire.

[@dopexmc7901]

A video game, I think on the Nintendo 64 in which you were in a Death Star location, I think in space on a huge ship. It was a ship battle in which you had to destroy other ships and textures. Thought it was Rogue Squadron but apparently it wasn't. Which game could in mean?

[@Buckaustin2214]

Everybody loves Jar Jar Binks!

[@reeyees50]

Game had no jar jar

[@thefast1367]

Wow I didn't even know this game existed.

[@vanessa1963x]

Could this be the technically most advanced N64 game? 640x480 resolution Long draw distance Lots of action on screen Stable frame rate Factor 5 rewrote the microcode of the console, which was key for optimizing games for the N64. Perfect Dark may have had more impressive textures, but it struggles with the frame rate.