Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

The Good
It's Star Wars! * Well-drawn cutscenes * Variety * Decent boss battles * Nostalgia * Fun stages...

The Bad
...And bland, boring stages * Poor ground-level stage controls that requires getting used to each play * Minimum camera control * Occasionally frustrating * Seeker camera... enough said.

The Bottom Line
'Shadows of the Empire' is a fun action game, but, as always, it's not without its flaws. The poor controls make certain segments more trouble than they're worth; certain jumps can seem real easy some times. At other times, they're hell. Still, I would call it one of the N64's finest titles -- which I guess isn't saying much, given the lack of games. It's certainly not up there with Ocarina of Time or Super Mario 64. That would be a blatant lie. But I would say it does quite well as simple action game, and it's a mostly fun experience that's only held back by minor flaws. It could have to do with the fact that I only had around 4 N64 games growing up, but I haven't gotten tired of this title yet, despite having had it since around the time it came out.

Some might not be as forgiving about the flaws as I am, but I would say the game is well worth giving a shot in spite of them.