XPost: alt.fan.starwars   
   From: mr@sandman.net   
      
   In article <1191340477.518994.277310@r29g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,   
    Dot Net Developer  wrote:   
      
   > On 12 Sep, 00:36, AirRaid  wrote:   
   > > My all time favorite Star Wars video game is SEGA's Star Wars Trilogy   
   > > Arcade.   
   >   
   > Mine is Dark Forces (the first one) for the PC.  Looking back, I think   
   > one of the reasons why it felt so memorable was the fear of being   
   > killed mid-way through a particular mission, because you were not able   
   > to save your position as you were playing.  It took a bit of getting   
   > used to, but I think it actually enhanced the overall gaming   
   > experience.   
   >   
   > I liked the mission structure, as opposed to its main rival "Doom".   
   > The cut scenes were also enjoyable and of high quality.   
      
   The cut scenes were stellar in Dark Forces. Plus, your choices led you   
   down the light or dark side of the force, which was an interesting   
   twist. You had to play the game twice to see what would happen if you   
   picked the other route.   
      
   The story ties well with the movies, and takes place around A new   
   hope. Your first mission is to steal the death star plans later given   
   to Leia. Dark Forces introduces the concept of Dark Trooper, a flying   
   Storm trooper, used in sequels to the game as well.   
      
   Jan flies a ship called Moldy Crow in the game, which is later   
   replaced by Raven's Claw in sequels (Moldy Crow was destroyed in DF).   
   I really liked the Crow, it had a very unique Star Wars ship feel to   
   it.   
      
   In the sequel, "Jedi Knight", the main character from Dark Forces -   
   Kyle Katarn - finds out that he's a Jedi, and we get to wield a light   
   saber for the first time in a game. It was unfortunately pretty   
   awkward though.   
      
   In the next sequel; Jedi OUtcast, this had been toned to perfection   
   and you got to see yourself in third person when slashing through   
   enemies with your glowing light saber. The cut scenes were horrible   
   but the gameplay was fun.   
      
   In the last installement of this franshice - Jedi Academy - light   
   saber wielding is an artform. You get to use a Maul-like staff or dual   
   sabers and the feeling is nothing but perfect. I find myself playing   
   Jedi Academy to this day just to slash through Reborns... It's a lot   
   of fun.   
      
      
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