Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: LucasArts
Year: 2002
Platform: GameCube
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a third-person action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe, developed and published by LucasArts. The game follows the story of Jango Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter, and serves as a prequel to the events depicted in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. Players undertake a series of missions across various planets, hunting down targets and battling enemies using a wide array of weapons and gadgets.
The narrative reveals how Jango Fett became the genetic template for the clone army, exploring his encounters with figures from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The game features combat mechanics involving blaster pistols, a jetpack for aerial movement, and a targeting system that allows players to lock onto enemies while moving.
The GameCube version was released in North America on December 7, 2002, and in Europe on March 28, 2003. It contains the same core gameplay as the PlayStation 2 version, with minor graphical differences. The title received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its story integration with the Star Wars canon but noted issues with repetitive mission structure and camera control.
