Star Wars: Episode IJedi Power Battles
Star Wars: Episode I
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Additionally there are number of secret characters that can be unlocked after completing the game such asQueenAmidala,CaptainQuarsh Panaka, andDarth Maul. The Dreamcast version also included the JediKi-Adi-Mundi. Players can play asGungans anddroidekas in unlockable mini-games.Anakin Skywalker appears as a NPC on Tatooine, Level 5.
Gameplay[]
Playable Characters[]
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Qui-Gon Jinn
- Mace Windu
- Adi Gallia (not on Game Boy Advance)
- Plo Koon (not on Game Boy Advance)
- Darth Maul (standard on Game Boy Advance, unlockable in others)
- QueenAmidala (unlocked after finishing as Gallia)
- CaptainQuarsh Panaka (unlocked after finishing as Obi-wan)
- Darth Maul (unlocked after finishing as Qui-Gon)
- Ki-Adi-Mundi (unlocked after finishing Training Mode with any Jedi - Dreamcast only)
Levels[]
There are fourteen levels, four of which are unlockable after completion of the main gameexcept for the Game Boy Advance version.
- Trade Federation Battleship
- Swamps ofNaboo
- City ofTheed
- Theed Royal Palace
- Tatooine
- Coruscant; this level is split into two sections
- Ruins
- Streets of Theed (On aSTAP)
- Palace Cliffs
- The Final Battle
- Droidekas - Assault Theed Palace as a Droideka (unlocked after winning as Plo Koon)
- Kaadu Race - Race aKaadu through the swamps of Naboo (unlocked after winning as Adi Gallia)
- Gungan Roundup - Like conventionalfootball, with Jar Jar as the ball (unlocked after collecting hidden Gungan artifacts)
- Survival Challenge - Defeat 100 enemies to gain the Ultimate Saber (unlocked after winning as Mace Windu)
Enemies[]
- Battle Droid
- Battle Droid Pilot
- Security Droid
- Commander Droid
- Flamethrower Droid
- Grapple Droid
- Destroyer Droid
- Grapple Destroyer Droid
- Plasma Droid
- Loader Droid
- Kreetle
- Slaatik hagworm
- AAT
- T4 turret droid
- Tusken Raider
- Jawa
- Sith Probe Droid
- Armored Krakkiss
- Coruscant mercenaries (Kajain'sa'Nikto,Rodian,Ishi Tib andM'shento'su'Nikto)
- Gungan Warrior
- Darth Maul
Platform differences[]
There are several differences between gameplay in the PlayStation and Dreamcast version of the game:
- Ki-Adi Mundi is not in the PlayStation version though his name still appears in the credits.
- There is no difference in difficulty if you choose 'Jedi Mode' on the PlayStation version.
- There was a training arena in the Dreamcast version only, which doubled as a two-player versus arena.
- Various computer panels can be destroyed in the PlayStation version only to gain extra points.
- If one chooses to play a two-player game, he/she will be unable to unlock all but the Survival Challenge bonus levels.
- Power ups can be used in the PlayStation version.
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Inconsistencies[]
- If the player chooses to play as Queen Amidala during "Theed Palace", then she will not talk at all during the two cutscenes in the level.
- Darth Maul has his own voice in "Theed Palace" but uses Mace Windu's voice in "Tatooine."
- Qui-Gon for some reason is still alive after theBattle of Naboo.
- Mace Windu uses a blue lightsaber just like the Episode I action figure ofSamuel L. Jackson, asGeorge Lucas had yet to agree that Windu uses the purple lightsaber seen inEpisode II. (Of course his blue lightsaber is likely canon as the lightsaber hilt he uses also changes from Episode I to Episode II).
- In "Final Battle" Darth Maul respawns at the energy bridge in theTheed generator room when defeated. If the player runs away and jumps down to the catwalk below the three rings another Darth Maul will be waiting there resulting in the player fighting two Darth Mauls at the same time.
Legacy[]
- "Taking down battle droids has never been more fun. And, yes, Mace Windu has his purple lightsaber in hand this time."
- ―The announcement post for the 2025 re-release ofJedi Power Battles[1]
OnOctober 10,2024, a post onStarWars.com announced that a re-release ofJedi Power Battles based on the original DreamCast source code and published byAspyr Media would be released onJanuary 23,2025. The re-release will feature a number of enhanced features from the original version. This includes updates to the game's code to allow for gameplay improvements such as smoother jumps and enhanced balance. All unlockable characters from the original will be available immediately with a new roster of secret characters, including a pilot droid, Weequay, a droideka, and a loader droid. Players can also toggle between lightsaber colours from the original game and theircanon-accurate versions for Mace Windu, Plo Koon, and Adi Gallia.[1]
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Sources[]
Jedi Power Battles onStarWars.com(original site is defunct)- Star Wars: Episode IJedi Power Battles: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- New Games Available Now onStarWars.com(original site is defunct)
- "Star News" —Star Wars Insider 48
- "State of the Arts" —Star Wars Gamer 2
- "Red Five, I'm Going In: The History ofStar Wars Video Games" —Star Wars Insider 65
- "Voice of the Force" —Star Wars Insider 110(reprinted in Interview Special andHeroes of the Force)
- Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Returns — Reveal onStarWars.com(backup link)
- "Launchpad" —Star Wars Insider 229
Notes and references[]
External links[]
- Star Wars: Episode I Jedi Power Battles Official Site onLucasArts'sofficial website(original site is defunct)
- Star Wars: Episode I - Jedi Power Battles onMobyGames(backup link)
- Star Wars: Episode I Jedi Power Battles instruction manual (Dreamcast) on theInternet Archive
