A long time ago, on a console far, far away…
THQ Nordic and Aspyr Mediahave announcedtwo new combo packs collating the latter’s recent remasters of some classicStar Warsvideo games. the double packs will arrive on PS4 and Nintendo Switch this very fall.
The firstStar Warscombo pack includes the classic action RPGsStar Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi OutcastandStar Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Released at the dawn of the ’00s, these two old-school adventures see a young Jedi forge their story in the ways of The Force.Jedi Outcastis a narratively driven adventure, released as a sequel of sorts to theJedi Knighttitles of the ’90s, whileJedi Academyis a more multiplayer-focused affair, as players customize their young padawan before learning all the skills necessary to become a veteran of the Jedi Order. Both titles have had optimization tweaks for their PS4/Switch appearances, including fully overhauled control schemes.
The secondStar Warscombo pack bundles the classicStar Wars Episode I Racerwith tactical first-person shooterStar Wars Republic Commando. The former offers players the opportunity to pilot famous vehicles from the franchise in a series of intense pod racers. Wizard! A smash hit on PC and N64, Aspyr’s remaster features all of the original game’s action complete with enhanced visuals.Star Wars Republic Commandois a story-driven shooter which sees a squad of Galactic Republic troopers embark on a number of dangerous missions against the backdrop of The Clone Wars. Republic Commandois regarded by many franchise fans as one of the bestStar Warsvideo games.
The duo of two-fers will release on PS4 in both digital and physical format October 26, with the Nintendo Switch editions to follow on November 16. Each combo pack will retail for around $30/£25.
