Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Review - Jango Fett Might Not Be Worth The Remaster

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Jango Fett is arguably one of the most underrated characters in ' pantheon of heroes and villains so it's a good thing that provides some more insight into the Mandalorian's violent past. A forgotten title for the PlayStation 2/GameCube era, Aspyr's remaster is a win for preservationists and fans alike, many of whom likely figured the only way they'd be able to play on modern systems was through emulation. While its fresh coat of paint is appreciated, the actual game hasn't aged well.

is a prequel that chronicles Jango Fett's life shortly before his introduction in . An entirely linear game divided into levels, the story follows the anti-hero as he becomes embroiled in a plot to assassinate a Dark Jedi and bring down a strange cult known as the Bando Gora. A third-person action-adventure game in the style of classics like ,Aspyr has visually overhauled the experience to look significantly better than the original 2002 release while still retaining its charming retro jank.

was never a game that boasted impressive visuals but Aspyr should be commended for elevating what was already there. Textures have been upgraded to ensure that not every stretch of grey plasteel looks identical and the improved lighting system certainly stands out in comparison to the original game. Everything's been upscaled to run on current-gen hardware and throughout the campaign very few bugs plagued the experience which is a relief after Aspyr's recent debacle.

A small new feature that's certainly appreciated is the introduction of a flashlight which, as simple as it sounds, feels almost essential given the new lighting system. can be an incredibly dark game so having access to a light source at all times is essential to navigating some of its more convoluted maps. It's difficult to imagine playing it on the PlayStation 2 without such a feature and even though its implementation is basic (there's no actual device, light just blasts ahead of Jango) it's a welcome improvement.

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