STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga

by Ensemble Studios, Disney, Lucasfilm, LucasArts

The Developer Says...

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

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❤ Gameplay Overview

The game closely follows the gameplay formula of the popular "Age of Empires II" series. Players can take control of one of six unique factions from the Star Wars universe, including the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookiees, Trade Federation, Gungans, and Royal Naboo. The objective is to gather resources, build a base and military forces, and ultimately defeat opposing factions in skirmish or campaign scenarios.

❤ Resource Management

The core loop revolves around collecting and managing four key resources: food, ore, carbon, and nova crystals. Players must carefully balance resource gathering and expenditure to fuel their expansion, technological progress, and military production. Managing these resources effectively is crucial to gaining an advantage over opponents.

❤ Tech Tree and Unit Progression

The game features a multi-tiered technology system that allows players to research upgrades and unlock new unit types as the game progresses. This progression system encourages strategic planning and creates depth in unit compositions and tactical decisions.

❤ Unit Rock-Paper-Scissors

A key aspect is the rock-paper-scissors dynamic between different unit types. Ground units, air units, and naval units all have strengths and weaknesses against each other. Players must carefully consider their unit composition to counter enemy forces effectively, adding an extra layer of strategic depth to battles.

❤ Diverse Faction Abilities

Each of the six playable factions has unique unit types, technologies, and faction-specific abilities. For example, the Wookiees have access to powerful melee units and can build Wookiee Kat tanks, while the Gungans utilize advanced biotechnology and can construct energy shields. These differences incentivize players to experiment with different factions and playstyles.

❤ Campaign Missions and Scenarios

The game features a robust set of single-player campaigns that follow the events of the Star Wars films, offering a variety of objectives and challenges. Additionally, the included scenario editor allows players to create custom maps and gameplay scenarios.

❤ Community and Modding

Despite its age, the game maintains a dedicated community of players who have continued to support it through various fan-made mods and patches. These community efforts, such as the "Expanding Fronts" mod, have added new factions, units, maps, and quality-of-life improvements, further extending the game's longevity and appeal.

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