Some of these puzzles are made unnecessarily problematic due to the fixed camera angle and the slightly wooden controls. As with action and The Force, impressive and distinctive sounds have been a part of the whole Starwars experience since A New Hope. The Phantom Menace is no exception. Sound effects and music are pulled directly from the movie, furthering the bond between film and game. Lightsabre effects, blaster whines, even the whirr of a droid's servomotors all are in full force and all sound crisp and well placed.
Music is also well placed, and the familiar tunes are well matched to the onscreen action.
These actors did a pretty good job overall, but after hearing the real voices in the theatre they can grate slightly. One aspect of film-making that George Lucas has always kept to in regards to the Star Wars series is that they are a lot of fun to watch. In much the same way, The Phantom Menace is a rollercoaster of action and excitement, combining a fast-paced story with aesthetically polished combat sequences, and other scenes that will literally make you drop your jaw in awe. Don't expect too much in the way of complex, brain twisting puzzles however, as they are no where to be found. Many film critics have complained about the pacing of Episode 1 after its recent release in theaters.