Blast From The Past! A Look at the Star Wars: Bounty Hunter PS5 Remaster
It's like stepping into a time capsule! That classic Jango Fett adventure game "Star Wars: Bounty Hunter" got remastered and landed on consoles. The game was originally a PS2 gem, released in 2002, showcasing a blast-from-the-past with all the bounty hunter glory of the Clone Wars.
It's an awesome update for sure, with visual enhancements galore. We are talking super sharp graphics for modern screens, with all that classic "Star Wars" style. But there's more: get this, the developers (Aspyr) made one of the Easter Eggs from the original game come true!
Jango Fett, A Super-Star Bounty Hunter (and Boba Fett's Dad!)
You've seen Jango Fett in "Attack of the Clones". This guy is a legend in the bounty hunter universe - you know, a real serious badass – even if the Clone Wars was a pretty big side-hustle for him. The game does a great job showing off how this legendary bounty hunter ended up with his sweet spaceship (Slave 1).
But what makes this remaster a lot more fun? You can actually play as Boba Fett! Imagine the chills of blasting those villains with Boba Fett. Seriously, it's a big-time bonus!
PS5 DualSense Control is More Immersive
If you've got a PS5, the remaster offers some incredible benefits using that sweet DualSense. I'm talking super detailed haptic feedback and those adaptive triggers (think trigger pressure that changes depending on what weapon Jango’s using!). The audio has also been upped, with radio chatter playing right through the controller – if you’ve got that feature turned on! You even get a visual cue with the DualSense, showing you just how much health your man’s got! Seriously, it feels like the whole game is jumping to life, right at your fingertips!
Let's not forget all those upgraded graphics, though! Textures look really clean now, bump maps bring those landscapes and characters into full detail, and those lightning effects, man – it’s truly awesome! They really upgraded the way the game looked! It’s crazy how those little details, like the added flashlight for Jango, make a huge difference. And let's be honest, the overall improvements really give you that feel like you’ve stepped into the game, right into the "Star Wars" world!
The Original “Bounty Hunter” Legacy
It’s fascinating to see how much people loved this original "Bounty Hunter" game, which is super evident in the PS5 release! Those folks who actually finished the game back then knew all about that little “Cash in all bounties to play as Boba" Easter Egg. The message in the game even had its own language - Aurebesh. People were bummed it didn't actually work – until now! This remaster fulfilled a huge “fan request” so the update was met with much praise, a sign of how well-loved this Star Wars Game is.
All those nostalgic Star Wars fans are totally jumping at this chance! The game is a nostalgic trip and is considered one of those "hidden gems". And let's be honest, the whole Jango Fett and Boba Fett saga is just a lot of fun. Now you have the added option of playing as Boba, enhanced gameplay through DualSense, plus visual improvements for those sharp, modern screens – it's really a great re-imagining!
