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Star Wars: Dark Forces (Jewel Case) | 
| From: LucasArts Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 9008
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 98
ESRB: Teen
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Jewel Case
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 95
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 5.6 x 0.4
Model: 30681
UPC: 023272306816
EAN: 0023272306816
ASIN: B000056PJE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: has some surface stratches plays fine stock bin #7c
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| • | Super Sampler Edition- 3 Levels PLayable | | • | For PC IBM CD-Rom and compatibles |
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Star Wars Dark Forces Super Sampler Edition
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 First person shooting at its (albeit primitive) finest July 6, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
How many games have grinded against your nerves, yet left you thirsting for more action? How many games offer the most nerve racking of all enemies in the garbage monster? My list is very short--in fact, it only contains one item. Dark Forces is one of the finest first person shooters to ever grace the computer screen. It set the table for the line of Jedi Knight games, and it did so magnificently. Though there were many difficult puzzles along the way, I actually felt like trying to beat them myself instead of giving up, or heading for the walkthrough.
I hope many agree with me when I say that Dark Forces has no rival in what it brings to the table. While the graphics are somewhat dated (which has been stated many times over in these reviews), gameplay is not sacrificed one bit.
Since technology is improving so quickly, I fear that many gamers in the world may miss out on this classic. For all of us who have played through the 14 levels of pure gold, though, it will be with us forever.
Old-School Shooter with a Star Wars Flavor August 9, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Many frown at the idea of old-school FPS games. "Wolfenstein 3D", "Doom", "Duke Nukem"...they all were great for their time, and are still good, but they just haven't aged very well. "Star Wars: Dark Forces" however, has not lost as much of its punch in the 10 years that have passed.
STORY
The story of Kyle Katarn is actually one of the better stories that "Star Wars" games have put out. He's not the Jedi bad-ass from the "Jedi Knight" games (by the way, those are all purchase-worthy!), but he does have a gruff attitude. I don't think nostalgia is the reason for my interest in this story. Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Jabba The Hutt, and an Imperial Commander (sorry, can't remember the name) make appearances in this chapter, where the advanced Dark Troopers obliterate planets. Kyle Katarn and partner Jan Ors are paid to eliminate this threat. It's not Shakespeare, but instead of going the for the campy sense-of-humor that "Rogue Squadron" and other "Star Wars" flight-combat games go for...this one is dark and serious. It's not heart-felt drama, but it does have a gripping tone to it.
GRAPHICS
The graphics, of course, are outdated (what game's from 10 years ago isn't?). However, I still felt comfortable with the levels' environments because they are colorful and imaginative. An icy terrain hides a factory underneath...the shadows of some sewers hide unfriendly creatures underneath...a seemingly empty room reveals a 20 soldiers ready to blast you. The graphics aren't terrific, but they don't hurt your eyes, and you can still appreciate the craftiness from back in the day.
SOUND
The music is in MIDI format, but it is excellent music. There are 6 tracks that are used for 2 levels each, plus 2 more for the intense final stages. The weapons all sound like intimidating pieces of machinery. You'll get a sadistic chuckle when a petty officer proclaims "You're not authorized to be in this area!", but your grenade says otherwise. The voice-acting is also good, but there aren't too many cutscenes to prove that. But what you get is top-notch, as LucasArts always did back then.
CONTROLS
You can customize the keyboard functions however you want, or you can use a Mouse and/or Joystick. It's all up to you. There are only basic features such as jumping (this really was a breakthrough back then), crouching, using switches, and opening doors. There's not much room for confusion.
GAMEPLAY
The level design is still pretty good, because the game doesn't get carried away with hundreds of hallways and doors just to find one key. You will traverse 14 levels that large, yes...but with a Map function and some colorful visuals, you won't feel frustrated. About the key business, you'll still be doing it, but with plenty of Stormtroopers to eliminate and 10 weapons to do it. The puzzles in this game aren't necessarily hard, but there are some brain-scramblers. Although this is nice because the game doesn't hold your hand, there are a few puzzles that seem to come out of nowhere. It's nice to know that the game is a little challenging, but the game doesn't make it clear whether you have a puzzle in front of you, or whether it's just a piece of colorful scenery. That does take its toll on a few occassion. But with the smart AI (err, tough...there's not much strategy here) and "Star Wars" feel...this FPS stands out above other shooters from the past.
This game is fun, but is a little outdated and has been outdone by countless games. But it still a lot of fun. The 14 levels are all fun, and with some bosses thrown in (who can be a real pain-in-the-ass), "Dark Forces" is worthy trip down memory lane.
A Classic December 27, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Dated now I know, but games are about so much more than high-end graphics. This game was revolutionary in it's time, and is still even 10 years later, great fun to play. Very challenging and so engaging that you forget about the low quality graphics after a while.
Very little that I can criticize about the game, seeing as they pretty much put together the best they could with the technology of the time. A lot of people might be put off by the fact the background music is tinny MIDI files, but I find them amusing. They are rather *good* MIDIs at any rate.
oldie but goodie August 3, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Played this game a lot when I was younger, great game and a classic FPS w/ great sound effects, awesome music!, and great gameplay plus a storyline to boot. If you can pick this up for cheap, you can't go wrong.
Very Very Fun February 23, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had bought this game ooo a bunch of years back, when it first came out, but at the time i was pritty young so i never really got into it. Now that im older i can see what a fun game this is. Its a first person shooter and the controlls are very easy. The sound is amazing and the enimies guns ect. are awsome. The only thing i have to warn you about is the graphics suck major, sometimes if your foe is to far away it looks like just a rock. Putting graphics aside you will find underneath the pixels and polygons a very unique and fun game with a good plot may i add.
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