Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Reviews
Aspyr continues its journey through the old LucasArts catalog, this time with the conversion of Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, celebrating its 25th anniversary. In a true test of its age, the 2000 game remains dated, with a remaster that offers little beyond having all its content unlocked.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Overall, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a nostalgic journey that will appeal especially to fans of the original version and Star Wars enthusiasts. The enhanced visuals, added features and co-op mode make it a worthwhile experience for those who want to revisit or discover the game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Star Wars: Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is basically fun, there's no question about that. If you get into the retro gaming experience from the early days of 3D action games, you can definitely have an entertaining time with the game. It gets even better in two-player couch co-op, especially in connection with the cheats, which provide visual changes and thus a smile or two. However, the game wasn't completely problem-free 25 years ago, and unfortunately nothing has changed at all. Collision queries are not calculated correctly, numerous clipping errors spoil the gaming experience and the fiddly jump sections often prevent smooth progress through the game. In two-player mode, the camera control also often gets in the way when it suddenly switches unfavorably during a jump or causes characters to simply fall out of the picture. If we look at the improvements to the new release by Aspyr, the only thing that stands out apart from the revised graphics textures is the scope, as the game provides all content such as unlockable levels or characters right from the start of the game. Otherwise, the game is exactly the same as it was a quarter of a century ago, with all the problems it had back then. This means that Star Wars: Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is definitely good for a fun round, but unfortunately not for much more.
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It’s basically a generic action game with Star Wars slapped on top, featuring some fairly easy platforming and plenty of hacking and slashing your way through forgettable enemies.
STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has its place as a simple, arcade game where mindlessly pressing buttons and accumulating points against low-intelligence enemies is what a Star Wars fan wants to do for a day, maybe even two, given the long length of the levels, which are 14 in total. If you have a friend who is a fan of the franchise, getting together, buying some drinks of your choice, and talking about Star Wars for five hours might be a good way to get the most out of the game, but otherwise, it won't be at the top of the list of Star Wars games for the Switch.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Much like most Star Wars product these days, Jedi Power Battles is a nostalgia driven cash-grab that fails to improve the game other than reflecting some surfaces and modernising the controls. It's inconsistent, frustrating and, most egregiously, gave Amidala Force powers. That bad feeling you have about this? You know it to be true.
Jedi Power Battles allow gamers to relive The Phantom Menace and conquer the evil Trade Federation with one lightsaber swing at a time.
Remember Jedi Power Battles, where you could play as a Jedi and jump and fight around like in Episode 1? They brought it back to modern consoles! Sadly, none of it is as good as I remembered it.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Star Wars Episode 1 Jedi Power Battles is still incredibly dated despite its updates and upgrades, to the point where it feels like only those who grew up with the game will have much fun here. While there absolutely is a gap in the market for a side-scrolling lightsaber-em-up in 2025 and this can be enjoyable in short blasts, its awkward camera, control, brutal combat and repetitive levels can be hard to get through. That said, Aspyr deserve full credit for making the game more approachable for new players with easier difficulties and a wider character roster.
Star Wars: Episode I - Jedi Power Battles is a game with interesting ideas, but limited by its technical execution and lack of improvements. Recommended for Star Wars fans looking for a dose of nostalgia, but with patience to deal with the challenges imposed by its age.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The remastered Star Wars: Episode I - Jedi Power Battles is the relaunch of a very, very dated game. Dated in structure, in gameplay, in animations. In everything. The improved graphics, cleaned-up soundtrack, and new extra content make this version more dignified, but the game still remains an object of mystery: is there really any point in relaunching even the most mediocre games of the past without even trying to fix the problems?
Review in Italian | Read full review
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a 25 year old game that made a surprised return in 2025. It's driven by nostalgia but the old school graphics, issues, and even updated features keep a fun game that Star Wars fans will appreciate.
For those who fondly remember the prequel era, you’ll get a little kick out of it. However, its dated mechanics and simplistic gameplay mean it’s likely to appeal more as a curiosity than a must play title.
Aspyr's remastered version successfully captures the essence of the original 2000 release, while modernising the controls, updating the visuals and offering a slew of new features including brand new unlockable playable characters for added replayability.
I very quickly got through easy mode in a few hours and jumped straight into Jedi mode which lasted a little longer. If you have never played Jedi Power Battles, while short this Remaster is a must. If you have played it, it’s a great nostalgia hit for a rainy weekend romp down memory lane.
Arm yourself with patience, however, as many game mechanics are a bit undercooked and unprecise, with a lot of bizarre level designs and features that didn’t quite receive the polish they needed, and that this remaster hardly really improved upon. As a quite minimal upgrade to a forgotten but solid game, clearly this one’s for the hardcore fans, who can jump back to the similarly flawed but enjoyable prequel trilogy’s beginnings.
Unfortunately, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is the prime example why not every game should be remastered, let alone considered for the remaster treatment. The combat is archaic and clunky. While I can understand that back in 2000, this was passable and borderline revolutionary, this doesn’t cut it in 2025. This game is clearly for those who hold a fond place in their heart for it. If like me, this would be your first attempt at this game, highly recommend skipping it. There are a bevvy of better beat’em ups available. Never thought playing as Darth Maul would make him such a pathetic weakling.
Star Wars: Episode One: Jedi Power Battles Remastered could have been a charming beat’em up and fixed the list of issues that plagued it several years ago. However, with no real changes to gameplay, visuals, or its structure, Jedi Power Battles is the same bad Star Wars game it was 25 years ago. While co-op can alleviate some of the tedium and frustration in the controls, platforming, and combat, there are simply better games out there that also provide a better playing experience.
The remastered version of STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles brings a classic from the PlayStation and Dreamcast era back to life with new accessibility features, modernized controls, and extras that enrich the experience. Aspyr has balanced necessary improvements with respect for the essence of the original title. Whether you’re reliving old memories or discovering it for the first time, this version invites you to ignite your lightsaber and enjoy an adventure without complexes.
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