Rebel Pilots, report to duty! It is time to suit up, strap in, and take-off as a pilot in Rogue Squadron, the Alliance’s most elite group of pilots. When the mission is tough and the outlook is grim, Rogue Squadron is the team responsible for making sure that the balance of power does not forever sway in the favour of the Empire.

With epic space battles that span the universe, Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader takes you into the heart of Imperial territory, including into the trenches of the Death Star, near an Imperial Star Destroyer, and across Bespin’s Cloud City. You will also be asked to defend important Rebel convoys and outposts on planets such as Hoth. Flying alongside the other Rogue Squadron members, it is up to you to act as their Rogue Leader and show the path to victory, one laser blast at a time.

Begin with a training mission that allows you to master the controls of your T-16 Skyhopper equipped with laser blasters. This will show you how to use the weapons you will have at hand – before you deem yourself worthy of combat.

Fly low over the death star and be amazed at the 3-dimensional surfaces, but be careful not to hit anything! Really get into the mood as you shoot down the Imperial scum and then dive into the trench to try and take out the death star itself. Darth Vader, as in the film, tries to stop you but with a little help from the force and a big help from Han Solo in the Millennium Falcon you should overcome all odds and destroy the death star. It’s all great fun, as you may have already guessed.

Your choice of ships on different missions includes the Y-wing, part fighter and part bomber; the precursor to the X-wing. It isn’t as manoeuvrable as the X-wing, but it makes up for this by having an impressive arsenal, including proton bombs and the powerful Ion cannon. Its proton bombs make it the ideal craft to use for any ground-based missions where the goal is to bomb surface targets. The Y-wing also includes an R2 unit to help repair the ship when it gets damaged. Nice.

The X-wing has unique double-layered wings making it the most recognisable ship in the Star Wars universe. A versatile and robust ship, the X-wing features a reinforced titanium alloy hull and high-powered shield generators, not to mention an on-board R2 unit for repairs. Its weapons are four laser cannons and Proton Torpedoes.

The A-wing is by far the fastest star fighter in the Rebel Alliance; its quick and agile in everything it does. It features a limited nitro boost that allows it speed bursts. The A-wing has unlimited nitro boosts, although the boost does take some time to recharge. While the A-wing has a good arsenal, its major weakness is the fact that its shields are relatively weak and its hull is easily pierced by blaster fire. Its weapons are two laser cannons and concussion missiles, which are effective against both ground and air targets.

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  1. PrED Unregistered 7 years ago

    Great review.. If your the same person that wrote the manual. This review is almost the same as the manual that came with the game.<br><br>

  2. Louise Unregistered 7 years ago

    I got the names and info about the ships from the manual because, to be honest, I didnt take much notice of them whilst playing the game...just played it, and its good fun even if you dont know the name of the ship you are flying.

  3. Mark Unregistered 7 years ago

    Maybe it’s a good idea to have a Star wars game reviewed by a none Star Wars fan. By doing this you avoid bias, thus the review maintains its credibility

  4. farty Unregistered 5 years ago

    got ne cheat codes? please :P