STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

Very short game, at least if you know what you're doing.
If you've played fps's for a while, this is a cake walk on the hardest difficulties*.
For what it is, it's a great game. I would love to see a continuation in a sequel, or even a spin-off.

*Super Battle droids and Elite Geonosians excluded; they'll be the bane of your existence.

Just as enjoyable to play now as it was when I was younger, Republic Commando is a straight-forward, linear shooter that shows a grittier and darker side of the Star Wars universe that many fans yearn for.

The squad you command interacts with the world through commands and their own 'initiative', by automatically seeking cover when possible, commenting on the state of affairs, etc. Not to mention, your squad mates are, unlike other games, vital to your success and pack a punch when fighting enemies.

I'd heartily recommend this to any Star Wars fan, or lover of squad-based shooters (Rainbow Six comes to mind...).

For a game from 2005, STAR WARS Republic Commando has aged incredibly well - arguably better than most games from that era. Excuse the low play time on my account - I played a separate launcher with 1 or 2 small mods. This game has some pretty fun shooting & mechanics with a wide variety of weapons & enemies to use them on. The real star of the show here for me was the immersion. I thoroughly enjoyed how the entire game & tutorial is designed to truly make you feel as though you are a republic commando / clone trooper. The game is long enough that you don't feel short-changed, but its not so long as to get frustrating. Overall, if you enjoy immersive, first-person, shooting games, & or are a big fan of the STAR WARS universe then this game is very much up your alley & I highly recommend it (the old graphics can be slightly remediated with mods).

A tactical first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe that, unfortunately, did not resonate with me. Without the lens of nostalgia for its 2005 release, I found it hard to fully immerse myself in the experience. The graphics and game design, though innovative for their time, often feel distractingly outdated by today’s standards, making it challenging to go back to without prior attachment. That said, it’s clear the game holds sentimental value for those who grew up with it. For fans who have fond memories, Republic Commando likely still offers a nostalgic and enjoyable trip down memory lane.

One of the best shooters released. period.

Great short game. Very nostalgic. Fun squad tactics and banter between them. Story is good too

I still remember playing this game when I was younger on the family pc and getting scared when entering the bug hive, or when we I saw the clone get jumped on the ship screaming as he fell.

still even now after replaying it, it just feels right, they captured the vibe of the setting and allowed the more dark and grimy aspects of the world to show them selves. I wish there was much more of this game but sadly I doubt will ever really see anything like this ever again with how Disney take on star wars and star wars games.

fucking awesome game. truly a classic, and a wonderful example of what gaming should be. can't tell you enough how wonderful this game is

One of if not the best Star Wars game.
If you want a gritty star wars experience this is it.

It is 20 Years old an a bit strange here and there, but this is one of the best if not the best star wars game out there.

One of the best Star Wars games ever made and still loads of fun after all these years.

I love this game the story is amazing

It's absolutely criminal that this game never got a sequel. A true masterpiece of a videogame. The main music theme is so good, super battle droids are genuinely horrifying and the gunplay is solid. What a somber ending.

This is a great game. It felt like an old COD campaign but in the Clone Wars and the Clone Commandos are very likable characters since they have different personality and functionality that benefits the team. It may be a bit old and short but it is a well-crafted campaign and gameplay mechanics for its time that will make you want a sequel. (unfortunately, it never happened... yet) 10/10

I was very impressed by the first person shooter perspective from the point of view of a clone. I really enjoyed the game and the numerous missions. I recommend it to all Star Wars fans who have always wanted to play it from the point of view of a clone.

It was quite a fun journey. Encountered a bug where one of the bots got stuck, so i had to restart the level. But other than that the experience this game offers you is cool.
Once you learn how to properly control teammates and where to command them the game just shines.

sooo worth the money
but it could get a remake more in Battlefront 2 (2017) graphics

Fantastic game. One of the best OG Star Wars games. The remaster mods are great if you want an updated look and feel. Ignore the main menu mouse bug and everything else is great. 10/10

Excellent game, soundtrack and gameplay aged beautifully.

Best Star Wars game ever made. This was the best FPS outside of Halo I remember playing a ton as a kid. Will always want a sequel that will never come.

I give this a recommendation, but know this: The passage of time has not been the most kind to this game. You are going to need a mod which fixes a lot of the issues of the PC port. Google the Star Wars Republic Commando Fix 2.10 on Github, and you should find it there.

Follow the instructions, and enjoy the game as it's meant to be played.

I have played the retail version of this game on an older system and I remembered fondly about it, but now I replayed the Steam version after more than a decade.

Star Wars Republic Commando is a FPS game, where you play as a clone commando squad leader and do different missions in the clone wars. The game idea is pretty good, the story also alright and all of the missions feel unique. Some of the gameplay elements, like the command system for your squad is a nice addition and it’s a core element to play through the game, as you don’t feel like a one man army, because the game is just difficult when you are alone. The playtime might seem short, but it feels just enough in general. The soundtrack and the sounds are great, especially for its time. The base control scheme is a little bit weird, but you can get used to it or change the problematic keys. The graphics for it’s time is also nice, however for the current standards it feels outdated, especially some of the low quality textures

Now, there are some problems which are coming from the game’s age, for example the too strong shake effects, too much mouse sensitivity in the menu, low sensitivity at the beginning of the missions or load game. These are all pretty annoying and it can be blamed on the Steam version, however there is a guide made by Nê |J14K| which list down possible patches and fixes for these and other problems, which I highly recommend to apply to your game because without them it's somewhat painful to play the game. You can find this guide here.

However, there are some problems with this game nonetheless. One of the most common make it or break it aspects, is the difficulty. There are multiple factors why this game can be painful: first of all most of the weapons are inaccurate, so you need to learn how to use them in this game and work out the ammunition problem. Then, a lot of enemies are bullet sponges, although the common ones are not bad. Finally, the hard difficulty is masochistic, in which I started to do my playthrough, although medium could give some challenge for a few people as well. The first two things are something I can manage, but the last one is just wrong on many levels, and it gets more annoying from the Ghost Ship part, it gets ridiculous.
Then, a lot of props in the game have too big hitboxes, which sometimes can be weird. Occasionally the teammates sometimes do not want to complete their commands, they get stuck, but if you push them it can get them out of this “trance”.

But truth to be told, if you get over the fact that this game is just difficult and you use the patches, you should be entertained by this old school Star Wars FPS. I can recommend getting this game, but instead of 9.75€ get it around 3-4€.

Dude, the game is crashing all the time. How are you gonna sell this garbage to people on a pack when you can't even play the game? Even with the alternative mods and fixes it's still broken

Republic Commando is awesome, IF IT RUNS

Some might call this game less "Star Wars' than other titles, but make no mistake, this is a must play. The game takes a gritty perspective from clone commandos. Droids that jedi can easily cut down require skillful management of your team to eliminate. Your team is your greatest weapon.

The game does show its age in some areas, but the gameplay still holds up. The squad AI is some of the best you'll get in any game. They feel grounded, yet powerful. It doesn't feel overpowered, but the game is still very willing to throw challenges at you.
The HUD and sound design also help sell the immersion.

The game is short. I get about 8 hours a run. But for the $10 price tag, it's well worth it.

This game came out in 2005 and is still better than most Star Wars titles being released today. The graphics are dated, some of the mechanics could be considered simple, but when it hits IT HITS. The music, the worlds, the characters, and the combat. It is all there in this classic LucasArts title.

Scorch: "This place.. gives me the creeps."

Sev: "Ahhh, nothing like a jungle hunt; hiding in the bush, putting a blaster bolt through an enemies cranium... Makes me feel alive!"

Scorch: "Okay... now Sev is giving me the creeps..."

The squad, the dialogue, the sound effects, the music, the game. Top Tier.

You can tell this was a passion project for the devs. You can feel the love for Starwars, and their passion to make art. If you are the type, I strongly recommend watching the "Behind the Scenes" content. It really illustrates the absolute level of effort that was put into this game. I originally got this game on CD back in 2006, loved it then, and it has since aged like fine wine. They don't make 'em like they used to.

The early 2000's were a golden era of gaming and while this title is short AF, it is the epitome of early 2000's passion.

Strong Recommend.

The solution to crashing upon launching a new game is modifying your graphics settings.
Turn bumpmapping to low
Turn squad shadows to low as well.

If you are having trouble with your mouse being too sensitive, modify your mouse DPI settings outside of the app. For this game, I used 200/400.

This is an amazing game and it's a shame so many people are having trouble playing it. Keep trying, it's worth it. There are quite a few bugs, but I don't care because they aren't severe enough to take away from the game quality.
Highly recommend!

This was one of the hardest games I ever played as a kid. Especially that second set of missions on the ship. Memories of punching Trandoshans while scrounging every last scrap of ammo I could still sit with me to this day. Replaying it as an adult, I can see that I just really sucked at trigger discipline as a kid and it was not nearly as hard, but it was just as fun. Give this classic a try, you won't be disappointed, even if you aren't a Star Wars fan.

This is a well made game that will challenge you, and leave you frustrated at times. But you will be left satisfied. However, without any spoilers, the end of the game is lacking because the developers went for a cliff hanger. Expecting a sequel to have been commissioned. This didn't happen, and so the game feels unfinished as a result. That being said, I have had a lot of fun with this game. You get attached to your squad mates, easily becoming fully immersed in the Star Wars 'universe' as clone commandos.

Holy cow.

This is one of the greatest games of all times. This was the 3rd game I ever bought, back when i was 8. This game was just so cool, as a star wars nerd I enjoyed it very much. The squad gameplay makes it really feel like your the leader, the commands are fun and unique and doesn't make the game do it all for you, you can actually use squad tactics to help win which I learned later on. You can play this game multiple times through but it still feels fresh and great. This is one of my favourite games and the nostalgia factor makes it even better. I really love the different personalities of each squad mate, I personally loved Sev and Scorch, not Fixer that much. The voice acting was immaculate and they didn't repeat lines like they do in other games such as Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3. You should 100% buy this game even if you dont know star wars or not really interested it in. Thank you so much for making this game LucasArts.

It's Star Wars meets Halo. Need I say more?

Actually I do, use this patch to play on modern systems:
https://github.com/SWRC-Modding/CT/releases

Seriously, they need to patch these old Star Wars games for PC

A wonderful classic that is deserving of its own Big Budget movie trilogy!

This is a good game for it's age, but it's borderline unplayable now due to the mouse and graphical issues. The mouse is faster than a podracer. If you're a masochist, then even trying to click anything in the menu is a game in itself. See how far you can get!

It definitely is a game that should be remastered at the very least. Unplayable on modern systems without downloading sketchy mods sadly.

Game abruptly ends with a cliffhanger
nu metal music starts playing
credits play
no sequel
Might be the most 2000's game of all time

Best Star Wars game ive ever played and i havent even finished it.

It really sucks that there is no controller support. That's how my brother and I played it back in the day on the original Xbox. It feels wrong to play it with a keyboard and mouse to me.

i had the game before but i couldn't play it because it wasn't controller suportble so i had to delete
it so please for an futer update add controller

no multiplayer since 2013, not worth 10 bucks sadly

The definitive squad-tactics shooter in my eyes. The squad commands and controls are very simple and intuitive, but they offer just enough depth to stay fun and engaging for the entire game. The squad AI itself is honestly pretty impressive even today, and especially for the time. They're pretty good at taking cover where it makes sense to, even if you order them to a specific spot, and are generally never frustrating to fight along side. It helps that delta squad itself is comprised of four very likable characters that are constantly entertaining with their banter and one liners.

Disregarding the squad for a second though, the game is otherwise a fairly competent halo clone. There are a handful of moments throughout the game where you're separated from the squad, and it's remarkable how those moments never feel out of place or overly clumsy, although usually for those moments the squad isn't too far behind.

Another thing that makes this game stand out is the general tone and art style. This game decides to show a much darker and more grounded perspective of the star wars universe that the movies don't usually touch on. The visuals are often quite grungy and raw feeling, compared to the retro futuristic look the movies are known for, and honestly it's pretty metal. It even dips its toe into the horror genre a couple of times, and for what it is it's honestly pretty effective. Despite this, the sound effects and music are always reminding you that, yes, this is star wars. The iconic John Williams soundtrack and other familiar sound effects like laser blasts and droid beeps keep the game from getting too edgy. This game has it's own visual identity but is still very much a star war, and I really like that.

The one major problem with the game is its length. The game is pretty short, 6 hours if I'm being generous, and yet still feels a little rushed by the end. Despite that though, I have replayed this game countless times across multiple platforms, and I plan on revisiting it even more times for years to come. A must play FPS in my opinion. It simply does not get much better than this.

do you know why I love this game most of any star wars games ? because droids are acting like an actually droids, movement, shooting, damaging I just love to shoot real droids

This game does not work on Windows 10 and crashes to desktop as you start a new game. A real pity as I remember this game being awesome to play 20 years ago.

Awesome game, played this first time in 2024 and it was better than games i have played in the last five years. besides the button mapping and mechanics being a little dated it is worth playing for any star wars fan or someone looking for a solid scifi shooter.

"Boss, hold on to your guts while I rip out theirs." - sev


MAKE REPUBLIC COMMANDO 2 DISNEY YOU FUCKING HACKS

This is an absolute classic for any Star Wars fan. It has great core game play, you get to play as an elite clone trooper unit, and it has fantastic design elements to it. The feel of the weapons, the fact that you get to use rifles that you need to reload, you get to command your squad in various ways and scenarios. It adds a level of tactical and strategic feel that is lost in a lot of Star Wars games today. The difficulty can be a bit crazy, even on medium, but I like a challenge! What more could you want! To top it all off, if you decide to mod this game, it looks and performs so well. You almost can't tell it was released over 20 years ago. The mods I found absolutely blew my expectations out of the water for a game this old. All in all, its a great game for Star Wars fans and strategic FPS fans alike.

Best star wars shooter ever I wish they would remake it

It is a great tactical shooter and the gritty star wars war game you want.

Way better story than that inferno squad

Play this to spite bad batch

One of the best games based on the Prequel Star Wars timeline.
You get to play as the elite of the Grand Army of the Republic: The clone Commandos
The squad based mechanics are really well done for the standards of the time:
-Commanding them to heal
-Formation changes, call-ups
-Setting them on sniping/heavy/grenade positions
Also, this game is based a lot on the teamwork between the squad members and the munition management. You're flesh and blood and not even the normal battle droids give you an easy time, let alone the Geonosian flyers and the Super Battle Droids.. the enemy packs a punch, and you have to learn which is the best strategy to deal with each one.
The arsenal at your disposal is unique and fun to use, the main weapon taking the form of assault, sniper and grenade launcher.
The game ends sadly in a cliffhanger, with a sequel that never got released to this day.. but a game like this one is exactly what the Star Wars community would always enjoy!

It´s like a Call of Duty campaign with a Star Wars setting. Gameplay still holds up very well, different guns/grenades+turrets you can use. Also I found 0 technical issues, no crashes, glitches etc. It will run on a toaster. If you can´t put up with the old graphics i believe there is a HD Texture Mod.

it reminds me of other shooters like halo and its basically a star wars version of that. its fairly hard, but i enjoy it.

Its a short game yes , but the story is amazing as well as the character. One of the best starwars game out there. Everyone should give it a try

God, this era of star wars be missed.

Peak fiction, 10/10

Finished and wished was more