Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Lightsaber Duels TV Commercial for Nintendo Wii - 2008

Описание: Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels (Nintendo Wii)Release Dates and Regional Names:North America: November 11, 2008 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels
Europe: November 14, 2008 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels
Australia: November 13, 2008 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels
Japan: November 20, 2008 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels

Manufacturer: Nintendo (Wii hardware)
Publisher: LucasArts
Developer: Krome Studios
Type: Fighting
Media: Wii Optical Disc (~4.7 GB)
Controller: Wii Remote, Nunchuk Gameplay and Plot:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels is a fighting game based on the animated film and first season of The Clone Wars series. Players control Jedi (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano) or Sith (Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, General Grievous) in one-on-one lightsaber duels. The plot follows the film’s events and episodes like “Duel of the Droids” and “Destroy Malevolence,” ending with an original mission where Anakin hunts a Jedi-hunting droid, EG-5. Gameplay uses the Wii Remote for motion-based lightsaber swings (left/right for light damage, up/down for medium, stab for max) and the Nunchuk for Force powers. Duels are best-of-three with dual health bars, featuring quick-time events and environmental interactions (e.g., slicing pillars). Modes include Campaign (three characters) and Challenge (unlocked characters with goals). Graphics are animated-style (~30 FPS, 480p), with a Clone Wars soundtrack.Key Features: Motion-controlled lightsaber combat
Seven levels from film and series episodes
Playable characters: Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, Ventress, Dooku, Grievous, EG-5
Quick-time events and environmental attacks
Challenge mode with unlockable content
Single-player with local two-player duels

Game Length: Main gameplay: ~5–7 hours
Completionist (all challenges, unlocks): ~10–12 hours

Sales Numbers:
Exact figures unavailable; part of Clone Wars media push, with modest sales.Technical Specifications: Media: Wii Optical Disc (~4.7 GB)
Resolution: 480p
Frame Rate: ~30 FPS
Save System: Wii internal (~1 block)
Audio: Stereo, Clone Wars theme music
System Requirements: Nintendo Wii, Wii U (backward compatible)

Back of the Box Description (North America):
“Step into the Clone Wars with your lightsaber! Wield the Wii Remote to duel as Anakin, Obi-Wan, or Ahsoka against Ventress and Grievous. Fight epic battles from the animated film and series, and unlock new challenges in this thrilling Wii adventure!” Additional Details: Mechanics: Motion-based combat, Force powers, quick-time events.
Multiplayer: Local two-player (no online).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, ages 10+.
Development: Krome Studios (~1 year).
Localization: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese.
Regional Differences: Minor text tweaks; Japan released later.
ESRB Rating: E10+ (cartoon violence).

Technical Notes: Load Times: ~5–10 sec.
Playable on: Wii, Wii U.
Bugs: Inconsistent motion detection, camera issues.
Trophies: None; unlocks characters and arenas.
Changes from Concept: Focused on Clone Wars tie-in over deep combat.

Historical Context:
Released on November 11, 2008, alongside the Clone Wars series debut, this game aimed to capitalize on the franchise’s animated expansion. Developed by Krome Studios, it used Wii motion controls to simulate lightsaber duels but received mixed reviews (Metacritic 56/100) for shallow gameplay and control issues. Copies are on eBay or retro retailers.Did You Know? It includes a deleted Teth duel scene with a rancor.
The EG-5 droid was created for the game.
Voice actors from the series reprised roles.
A companion DS game, Jedi Alliance, launched the same day.
Development aligned with the film’s 2008 premiere.