STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter, a remastered version of the 2002 action-adventure game from LucasArts that features several improvements over the original, including an updated camera system, modern control options, multiple visual enhancements, and even a brand-new Boba Fett skin, is now available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, developer Aspyr Media has announced. This game stars Jango Fett, the father of Boba Fett, who George Lucas introduced in his 2002 Star Wars prequel film Attack of the Clones.
Key features include:
- “Let the Hunt Begin: In this classic third-person action-adventure, you’ll play as Jango Fett, Prime Clone of the Grand Army of the Republic, hired to capture a deranged Dark Jedi.”
- “Relive the Timeless Tale: Experience the legendary bounty hunter fantasy set before the events of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.” “Face off against foes and maneuver through acrobatic battles in this adaption optimized for today’s consoles and hardware.”
- “Armed to the Teeth: Fight your way through the galaxy’s underbelly, equipped with Dual Blasters, your Flamethrower, Whipcord, and pure Mandalorian Rage.”
- “Revamped Camera System: The in-game camera has been completely reengineered to deliver a modern, intuitive, and reliable experience, giving players more freedom to shoot, evade and jetpack than ever before.”
- “New Control Options: Choose between two distinct control schemes — modern controls for a contemporary gaming experience, or legacy controls which mimic the classic feel of STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter’s original release. PC players can also experience the game with mouse and keyboard for the very first time!”
A launch trailer:
Aspyr on its latest port:
Become the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy! As Jango Fett, you’ll jump, jetpack, blast and strafe in this iconic action-adventure game featuring a variety of visual and gameplay improvements on modern platforms, as well as Steam Deck support, mouse and keyboard controls on PC, and several DualSense controller features for PlayStation 5 players.
And for the first time ever, upon completing the campaign, you’ll unlock a new Boba Fett skin for the next playthrough, paying off a notorious easter egg from the original game!
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Got it this morning. Only had about a minute to check out before I had to head to work but looks cool. Might play tonight but definitely going to enjoy this weekend. Read some reviews on Steam and most folks are happy with it.
"Tsing, post: 87718, member: 5" wrote:... and PC via Steam ...
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It's also available on GoG since (at least) yesterday. Curious how Steam gets an exclusive call-out when "and PC" would have sufficed. None of the other hardware platforms have their digital sales outlets specifically called out.
"Ditchinit, post: 87771, member: 4253" wrote:It's also available on GoG since (at least) yesterday. Curious how Steam gets an exclusive call-out when "and PC" would have sufficed. None of the other hardware platforms have their digital sales outlets specifically called out.
Thanks for the tip. I was able to get it refunded and then purchased on GOG. Nothing major against Steam but I'll always purchase on GOG 1st if I know about it.
"Peter_Brosdahl, post: 87770, member: 87" wrote:Got it this morning. Only had about a minute to check out before I had to head to work but looks cool. Might play tonight but definitely going to enjoy this weekend. Read some reviews on Steam and most folks are happy with it.
I am a little apprehensive on trying it as the Dark Forces Remaster made me a little queasy. I guess my age is catching up with me. It only happens with these older remakes for some reason.
Well, gotta say they did pretty well and so far I've only finished Chapter 2's first mission. The game always had some quirks, cameras that wouldn't change if you were too close to something, less than optimal button mapping (something you can customize), and how it won't continue to the next chapter from the menu after a restart and playing the previous chapter FMV. Otherwise, I think they did pretty well. Maybe it's my memory but it seems like Jango put on a few pounds, both in-game and in the FMVs. The image seems somewhat stretched.
I do recommend it, and for $19.99, it's not the worst thing to get. I definitely recommend GOG since you get to actually own it.
Side note, this was one of the few PS2 games that supported 720P back in the day if you had the component video adapter. That was extremely rare back then. The only other game I had that supported that was GT3 A-Spec which also supported 1080i.
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Join Discussion →Got it this morning. Only had about a minute to check out before I had to head to work but looks cool. Might play tonight but definitely going to enjoy this weekend. Read some reviews on Steam and most folks are happy with it.
It's also available on GoG since (at least) yesterday. Curious how Steam gets an exclusive call-out when "and PC" would have sufficed. None of the other hardware platforms have their digital sales outlets specifically called out.
Thanks for the tip. I was able to get it refunded and then purchased on GOG. Nothing major against Steam but I'll always purchase on GOG 1st if I know about it.
I am a little apprehensive on trying it as the Dark Forces Remaster made me a little queasy. I guess my age is catching up with me. It only happens with these older remakes for some reason.
Well, gotta say they did pretty well and so far I've only finished Chapter 2's first mission. The game always had some quirks, cameras that wouldn't change if you were too close to something, less than optimal button mapping (something you can customize), and how it won't continue to the next chapter from the menu after a restart and playing the previous chapter FMV. Otherwise, I think they did pretty well. Maybe it's my memory but it seems like Jango put on a few pounds, both in-game and in the FMVs. The image seems somewhat stretched.
I do recommend it, and for $19.99, it's not the worst thing to get. I definitely recommend GOG since you get to actually own it.
Side note, this was one of the few PS2 games that supported 720P back in the day if you had the component video adapter. That was extremely rare back then. The only other game I had that supported that was GT3 A-Spec which also supported 1080i.