Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace TV Commercial for PlayStation - PS1 - PSX - 1999

Описание: North America: September 19, 1999

Europe: September 24, 1999

Japan: December 9, 1999
Known in Japan as Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (スター・ウォーズ エピソード1 ファントム・メナス, Sutā Wōzu Episōdo 1 Fantomu Menasu)
Manufacturer: LucasArts
Publisher: LucasArts
Developer: Big Ape Productions
Type: Action-Adventure
Media: CD-ROM
Controller: PlayStation Controller (analog, vibration support)
Gameplay and Plot: Players control characters like Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Queen Amidala, following the plot of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The story traces the Jedi’s mission to protect Amidala from the Trade Federation, spanning 10 levels across locations like Naboo, Tatooine, and Coruscant. Gameplay blends third-person action, platforming, and puzzles, with players using lightsabers, blasters, and Force powers to battle droids and complete objectives (e.g., escort missions, Podracing). The game includes cutscenes with movie dialogue. No multiplayer; single-player only. Controls use D-pad/analog for movement, buttons for attacks/jumps, and shoulder buttons for Force powers. Graphics feature detailed environments but blocky character models, typical of PS1. The soundtrack uses John Williams’ iconic score, with sound effects like lightsaber hums, per IGN.
Key Features:
Playable characters: Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Amidala, Captain Panaka

10 levels based on the movie

Lightsaber combat, blasters, and Force powers

Single-player only

Movie-based cutscenes and music

Varied gameplay (combat, platforming, Podracing)
Game Length: ~8–10 hours (main story); 12–15 hours (100% completion)
Sales Numbers: Approximately 1 million units sold on PlayStation (per VGChartz estimates).
Back of the Box Description (North America):
“Live the saga in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace! Wield lightsabers as Jedi, battle droids, and save Naboo in an epic adventure. The Force is with you!”
(Paraphrased from Amazon listings)
Summary:
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, released in 1999 for the PlayStation by LucasArts, is an action-adventure game following the movie’s plot, with players controlling Jedi and Amidala across 10 levels. Featuring lightsaber combat and John Williams’ score, it sold ~1 million units. Playable via emulators or original discs in 2025, it’s a nostalgic Star Wars title despite clunky controls.