STAR WARS™: Bounty Hunter™ Reviews

As fun to play as it was when I was 13.

just as good as it was back in the day

Played this on PS2 back in the day. Being able to play on keyboard and mouse is great. Controls are fine even though there are some issues. Has that old school feel that gives a nice nostalgia feel that makes me feel like how I felt when I would feel bored and feel like gaming then feel like getting on my PS2 on what feels like a lazy day. You feel?

Maybe if you're a huge Jango/Boba fan, but the gameplay is pretty dull.

loved it as a kid, don't like it as an adult. There are a few annoying bugs, the bounty hunting system is completely pointless and aiming in this game is a challenge by itself . if you really like star wars then just get it on sale , play it once and forget about it

I can't fault this game because of the age of the game. Love the story but once you hit chapter five get ready for some rage bait.

Game always crashes when i reach the fourth level (jetpack merchant)

This gameplay gets repetitive after a certain point, but the level diversity keeps it interesting. The story is honestly why I played it. If you are looking for a good time, easy gameplay mechanics to get the hang of, and some fun Star Wars lore (so long as you don't try to capture all the bounties), this is the game for you.

Bad port (as usual), very fun game. Bounty Hunter can basically be summed up as "what if the jetpack levels from Shadows of the Empire were an entire game?". And it just so happens that I loved the jetpack levels in SotE, so a whole game of flying around as Jango and going pew-pew all the time is right up my alley. It's a little janky, sure, and it certainly won't get any extra points for gameplay depth, but it does an excellent job of delivering exactly what you'd expect from a game about Fett. Add to that a variety of locations, clear, well-flowing level design, the ability to use all of Jango's recognisable weapons, solid voice acting and a campaign length that feels just right to me and you've got a game that, while I can understand why it isn't usually listed among the Star Wars greats, just feels so unapologetically fun. It's a shame the bounty hunting system is a complete afterthought and serves no real purpose, though even that at least adds some charming context to the game's world (which is strangely interconnected with podracing, but I'm not complaining). And while this definitely isn't a game you play for the story, I actually really enjoyed how it shows more of a character that needed fleshing out and gives some context to one of the most vague subplots of the prequels. It can get a little too eager with enemy respawns, though... As for this version specifically - yeah, it's not great, as one might expect. The gameplay changes made by Aspyr are non-toggleable; the graphics settings can be adjusted, but there is no preset to make the game look faithful to the original release. On the other hand, additions that would have been really welcome (weapon hotkeys!) are absent altogether. You can't even rebind keyboard controls, which is absurd, though at least the default ones are fine as they are. Mouse aiming is janky and probably makes the game easier than intended, but it feels decent enough overall. I wouldn't recommend rushing to get the remaster at full price, but if you see it on sale and you've missed out on this game previously like I had, I'd definitely recommend buying it on sale.

Always wanted to be a bounty hunter? This is it. You’re Jango Fett — jetpack, dual blasters, and the entire galaxy as your hunting ground. No lightsabers, no Force powers, just grit, firepower, and the thrill of the chase. From the rooftops of Coruscant to dangerous outer rim worlds, it’s pure bounty hunting action.Yeah, it’s from 2002, so the graphics are dated, but honestly? Doesn’t matter. The music, the sound of your blasters, the way the jetpack kicks in — it’s pure Star Wars energy.The controls take a bit to master, but once you do, you’re unstoppable. Flying into a firefight, blasting your way through, taking your target alive or dead — you feel like Jango Fett. it’s not about perfect visuals or modern mechanics — it’s about living the Star Wars bounty hunter fantasy, and this game nails it. "I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe"