Does Aspyr recapture the magic of the original release, or does Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles belong in the trash compactor?

Welcome back to the PlayStation One and Dreamcast classic, Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles! This 2000-era lightsaber swinging action game is being re-released for a 2025 audience, allowing you to play as Mace Windu,

Aspyr is apparently launching a new Star Wars bundle alongside the release of Jedi Power Battles this week. The "Prequel Pack" includes Aspyr's latest release bundled with the existing releases Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Star Wars: Republic Commando, and Star Wars Episode I: Racer. No pricing details have been revealed just yet.

As for Star Wars Outlaws, it currently has a top critic average of 75 on Open Critic, with only 65% of professional reviewers recommending it. If you're looking forward to more Star Wars Jedi action, EA has confirmed that a third game is in development, and will wrap up the trilogy.

Survivor receives a new patch for January 2025, which should improve the gameplay experience for some players.

In these five unlettered pages from Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1, which Polygon can reveal courtesy of Marvel Comics, being guardians of peace and justice involves a lot of kicking butt — and also includes a first look at a new villain.

Jedi Power Battles surprised me. I kind of felt like we were somewhat past the point of dipping into the old LucasArts well, but then I remembered I reviewed Star Wars: Bounty Hunter naught but five months ago.