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When it was released for the PSP, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron represented a significant leap forward from its predecessor. It's been two long years since that game's release, though, and the landscape of online combat has evolved a lot since then. Renegade Squadron advances the series in small ways and tells a good story as its epic battles play out, but it still feels a bit behind the times.
Like the action, the visuals in Elite Squadron are a bit dated and aren't up to par with many current PSP games. It's not bad looking, and when you're taking in the entire battlefield with all of the action taking place from a distance, it's quite convincing. But up close, you'll notice that textures are simple while the character movements are stiff and unnatural. And for all the activity, environments feel strangely empty.
Also, in the narrow hallways that make up much of the interiors of the capital ships, the camera frequently won't be able to keep both you and your target in the frame, resulting in some frustrating moments as you scramble to get a clear view of the action. The music is all familiar Star Wars compositions that is generally used effectively, with every blaster shot, lightsaber swing, and TIE Fighter engine scream sounding pitch perfect.
What Elite Squadron really gets right is the big picture--the feeling that you're fighting in an epic battle. It's not as successful with the details, and it mostly plays it safe, feeling very much like its predecessor. If you're a fan of previous games who is hungry for more, you'll probably enjoy this offering for the exciting way in which the ability to fly between the planet's surface and the capital ships in space makes the battles feel much larger. But if nothing about the previous games has captivated you, then this one isn't likely to change your mind.
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron PSP Go Game Review - Download Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron For Free!
