Rogue Squadron
As a kid, was there anything that gripped you to the edge of your seat more than the X-Wing battle at the end of the original Star Wars? It’s just something that sticks in your mind, like seeing the full scope of Jurassic Park for the first time or watching Iron Man take flight, it’s just fucking awesome.
Factor 5 and Lucasarts put out Rogue Squadron for those kids who were captivated by that final scene in the theater. The game has you playing as Luke between Episodes IV and V in control of the Rogue Squadron X-Wing pilots. If you remember the Battle of Hoth flight mission in Shadows, Squadron is basically that, but with extra polish added on. The flight mechanics work well on a console, and the upgrades and enemies the game throws at you are fun to both use and go up against. The game has nice little touches like exhaust flames on the X-wing that help you feel like you’re actually in the movies. If you can get past the lack of any multiplayer and constant distant fog, Rogue Squadron is certainly worth your time.
