Star Wars: The New Droid Army Game Boy Advance

Anakin Skywalker must prevent Count Dooku from raising a powerful droid army in this Game Boy Advance release. Taking place after the events from 2002's Star Wars: Episode II, players guide the young Padawan on a multi-stage adventure taking him from the desert planet of Tattooine to the industrial world of Metalorn to the cityscapes of Coruscant. Along the way, Skywalker will meet friends Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala before his eventual confrontation with evil Jedi Master Dooku.

Played entirely from an isometric perspective, the game emphasizes action using the lightsaber and mystical powers of the Force as players fight through a variety of enemies to reach the level's exit. Completing each stage finds Skywalker more experienced in the ways of the Force, which enables him to learn new powers to use on enemies. Wielding the lightsaber simply involves pressing a button, but players can also string together combo attacks by pressing the Control Pad in one of four directions while in the process of swinging.

Players can also use their lightsaber to deflect incoming laser fire and the Force powers of speed, jump, and push to either avoid damage or inflict it. In non-combat situations, the Force can be called upon for healing powers or to escape encounters. Anakin can use speed to flee from danger, become invisible to sneak by enemies, meditate to replenish health, and jump to overcome obstacles. Each combo attack and use of the Force depletes a portion of Anakin's Force power meter, which gradually increases over time. Completing a level typically involves completing specific tasks and defeating a boss character. Players can then resume progress via passwords provided at the end of each stage. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide