Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures

Star Wars Episode One wasn't the best of the summer blockbusters of 1999, not by a long way. This was probably because of George Lucas, who in his infinite wisdom, decided to create Jar Jar Binks, one of the most annoying characters ever seen on the silver screen!

Similarly, in the past, Star Wars titles for the Game Boy haven't been all that great. In recent memory, only SW: Racer turned out to be any good, and in reality, it was only a spruced-up racing game. However, Obi Wan's Adventures looks set to change all that!

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As the title suggests, you take on the role of Obi Wan Kenobi in events that take place during Star Wars: Episode One. All the familiar scenes from the film are used as backdrops for the levels of the game, which means you find yourself dodging droids in a Naboo swamp, escaping from a Trade Federation Ship, and eventually fighting the Emperor's red-faced young apprentice in a battle to the 'Darth' (groan – Roy).

Visually, Obi Wan's Adventures is pretty damn impressive. The action takes place in an isometric 3D environment, where you come up against the kind of villainy you'd expect from the licence. As Mr Kenobi, you are blessed with a number of very useful moves. Your trusty lightsaber is a handy weapon that slices, dices and deflects all enemy fire. You are also given a blaster, but it's fairly useless. However, the third (and coolest) ability you have is the Force itself. With this, you can move crates or boulders blocking your way, and also wipe out the odd droid.

There are a lot of challenges awaiting you and a nice puzzle element which prevents the game from becoming dull. The only fault really is the control of Obi Wan, which at first is rather tricky, but as you progress this becomes less of a problem. Final word on the subject? Definitely the best Star Wars game on the GBC, and a great game in its own right. Buy it!