However all things considered, This is probably the best Star Wars game relased for a long time and is a very rewarding challenge. As I loaded this game up, my mind was filled with images of superior PC space shoot 'em ups such as Star-Lancer, Wing Commander Prophesy and many more. However, programmers still have a way to go in order to utilise the PS2's undoubtedly admirable abilities. The graphics, while good, are second rate and would not look out of place on a later PSX release. The FMV cut scenes looked rushed, and the whole game has the feel of something very superficial.
Missions are basic, and the game suffers from some bad slowdown and awful horizon pop-up.
You'd think by now that LucasArts would stop playing on the Star Wars name to reel people in, and would actually produce something good. Dark Forces proved it could be done, so here's hoping. Not a bad game, but nothing special either. The missions are varied and the game play is easy to pick up. Starfighter also boasts huge replay value as it holds a series of bonus missions that can be unlocked following your performance in the main game.