Star Wars Episode I Jedi Power Battles Remake

Key Takeaways

Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles returns after 20 years with enhanced graphics and original cheat codes.
Aspyr addressed issues like clunky animations and unbalanced fights for a smoother gameplay experience.
The remaster allows couch multiplayer, emphasizing local play, and is priced at $19.99, in line with other classic ports.

A Star Wars cult classic is coming to modern consoles after two decades. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is launching on January 23, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series S and X.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is an arcade title with revolutionary gameplay at the time, featuring clever enemy behavior, and a combination of combat mechanics that made it stand out.

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The announcement trailer shows that Aspyr did a solid job making the best out of the new technologies available, with graphics that stay familiar but are decently improved thanks to revamped character models.

The developers took the time to smooth over some issues the original PS1 title had, like the clunky jump animations, occasionally unbalanced fights, and lackluster menus.

Classic cheat codes and Easter Eggs will be making a return, which is a lovely touch for a remaster that hinges on nostalgia to thrive.

Almost Perfect

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Aspyr Media has been in the trenches of Star Wars ports for a long time now. The company has had mixed success in its ports.

In 2021, it scored a resounding win with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and repeated the feat with the 2024 relaunch of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (no doubt aided by the popularity of the Mandalorian series).

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The game was canceled last month as EA laid off 5% of its workforce.

The catastrophic relaunch of the classic Star Wars: Battlefront titles has moderately tainted the Aspyr Star Wars legacy. The gameplay stayed the same, but the company dropped the ball with the server infrastructure, a capital sin for games that thrive on multiplayer.

Home But Not Alone

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Like KOTOR and Bounty Hunter, Jedi Power Battles is insulated by its local nature. The game will allow for couch multiplayer but Aspyr has clarified that this is strictly local. On the good side, players can go through the entire campaign together.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is set to retail at $19.99, in line with other classic ports. The wave of high-end remasters from the Star Wars line is encouraging, and leaves you wishing that Ubisoft would play these to remember how to make a good Star Wars game.