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.
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
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...
