Remembering The Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith Game 

Played this all the time on ps2. It went so hard. The best licensed game of that era. It did create a tinge of disappointment when I saw the movie and anakin didn’t actually duel mace windu.

"Episode III is the best Star Wars movie" A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

The dueling 1v1 mode from the Episode 3 ps2 game is an excellent template for a Star Wars fighting game, the hits are so meaty and it feels really good.

I am 27 and I remember running errands with my mom around a plaza that had a Best Buy. We went in and right in the entrance they had a TV set up with an Xbox console, playing ROTS. This was a week before the release of the movie and that week, I made every excuse for us to go run errands so that we can pass by Best Buy and I could play by myself or other kids visiting. That experience made the release of ROTS much more memorable than it should’ve been. That in addition to all the promotion going around, like the Burger King sweepstakes, toys, and every store had at least something referring to the movie. ROTS is also my favorite and this game compliments it so well.

I spent days as a kid between Episode 3 and Battlefront II. Couldn’t get enough!

Something you might not know which will make you appreciate the game even more was that the game devs themselves went down to the revenge of the sith set and spent a day with Nic Gillard and Hayden Christensen who even told the developers how he wanted them to implement his fast and heavy lightsaber combat. For me it's still the most accurate lightsaber to lightsaber game depicting the 7 lightsaber forms that were developed by Gillard himself.

My dad had this game and I was too young to really understand the mechanics but these generation of games like BF2 and BF1 and KOTOR were core memories that built up my love for not only Star Wars but video games as a whole. Definitely a wave of nostalgia watching this one.

Absolutely loved these games, the GBA version kicked ass! Special shoutout to the alternate ending where Anakin kills Obi-Wan and Palpatine🤌🏻

Memory unlocked through this video. I forget how big into Star wars i was during this time as a kid. I remember my mom taking me out of school early and taking me to IHOP before we saw epispde 3. When I got this game I spent so much time with it. Those fights were so fun.

Best Star Wars film. Great games. Great video. Thanks Matty. I grew up with the Ep. 3 game on Xbox and loved the hell out of it. I had already finished the game by the time I went to see the movie on opening night and I remember not knowing how anything was going to play out because this game had so much that wasn't in the movie. Getting to play through some of the best duels in the series, and playing parts that we never saw like slaughtering younglings was so badass even though my parents almost took the game back when they saw that. Plus the battle with Cin Drallig and Mace Windu. The versus mode was so much fun. The only proper Star Wars fighting game that we ever got. Then seeing the ending where Anakin kills Palpatine. Gawwwwwdamn. Great memories. Just played the GBA version recently (get it on DS, it has more content) and loved it as well. Really underrated games.

Not even an hot take. Episode 3 is THE BEST Star Wars movie.

I remember playing this game and lego star wars on the og xbox before ROTS came out like a month later, just trying to soak up any footage or episode 3 content I could find. I was not disappointed! Loved both of those games immensely and still do. Also ROTS is my favorite of the 9 as well so you are not alone my friend

I sunk so many hours into the console version of RotS. Replayed the secret ending and the Jedi temple missions so many times

One thing that always stuck with me from the PS2 game was the fact that you could play through the final fight as both Obi-Wan and Anakin. Younger me thought the Anakin ending was awesome. Watching Anakin go full dark side and murder Palpatine and claiming the galaxy as his own. Chills.

I had the Xbox version and loved it. I thought it may not have aged so well, but looking at this footage I’m so impressed with how good the animations looked for the time.

I'd just started playing the game not that long ago and beat it only a few days ago Despite the frustrating level design and combat mechanics, i can safely say that the game is an overall 8.5/10 in my book

This game holds a special place in my heart, because I used to rent this game from my local video store and I loved it! I actually just played through it again after Xbox made it backwards compatible, and I still love it!

I just found this channel and dude our tastes are so aligned same age too lol. You just get it man!

I always look forward to your vids on this channel, thank you bro.

The DS version was the superior version compared to the GBA, since it has CD quality music and those awesome starship missions.

These type of games do have a certain charm to them. I remember being disappointed, because back then so many new game were like Christmas. With devs pushing the boundaries of what games could do every year. This game seemed like a step back. Now I can appreciate it, of course, that's only because I don't have to decide between this game or something like Morrowind!

Weirdest fact is I'm on a nostalgia trip through most of my favorite ps2 games, and I came across this video seconds after I started replaying this game.

"...my favorite Star Wars movie ever," Subbed.

OMG THE NOSTALGIA! THIS WAS MY FAVOURITE GAMEBOY ADVANCED GAME!! I PLAYED IT SOOOO MUUUCHHHH! OMG CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IT.

Revenge of the sith has always been the best

Wow, I had the Xbox and Ds version of this game and honestly loved that they were polar opposites but were also both bad ass in their own way. Great vid man 👍🏼

I still play SW Ep 3: RotS on my PS2 and PS3. Fantastic game.

I’m 26 too and I forgot how much I used to play this game on gameboy advanced sp. the gameplay really brought back the memories. I love revenge of the sith since I saw it in theaters in 2005

I am 26 and also grew up with the DS version, My family wasn't super rich but I remember having that along with Nintendogs, Pokemon, and also Metroid Fusion and Banjo Pilot for my GBA selection, fun times.

The ps2 one to this day is my fav star wars game ever, the way the force worked, the way u felt the stakes, the way u lived the movie, then living both obi wan, and annikan perspectives, even the “MK” like duel mode, this game just really got everything RIGHT lol, i wish theyd do re master.....same with “path of neo”.....they were my 2 fav games for years, and imo were the pinnacle of movie tie in games n shud have been blueprint going forward

The Star Wars episode 3 game on DS was the first game I 100% completed on DS and it was the first game I discovered a glitch in a game. (During the starfighter mode)

I remember playing Revenge of the Sith back in 2005. My mom bought me the game one summer after having seen the movie in theaters and I had a blast. It was one of the times where I felt like I was in the movie (like 64 Goldeneye did). Although, I did notice that Padme had been omitted from the game, which I found interesting But the biggest surprise was the alternate ending mission you can unlock, which was revolutionary during its time. I can see where The Force Unleashed got its inspiration.

Many fond memories of this game. Me and my little brother got it for xmas 05'. We popped it in and had a blast. I remember us dying at the beginning when R2-D2 freaks out. Great video man.

Nice video! Loved these games as a kid! The Xbox version is backwards compatible on the series X and looks amazing !

Crazy thing about this game is that it’s basically the directors cut of the movie. With a lot of cut scenes from the movie. If anyone remembers, the special features explain those scenes and why they put it in the game instead

“ Ubisoft… look at what they use to do…what a fall from grace huh?” Facts

Me and my brother still have the gba version of this, we always co oped.

I remember the console version of this game. It was surprisingly good. I miss this era so much. The sixth gen was so good. Remember when games were finished on day one? Or when sequels didn't take forever or too suddenly? Yeah I miss those days too. I never saw the original trilogy and besides my limited fandom of Star Wars is really only from the games of this gen.

I had this on the GBA when I was younger! I loved it so much, I don't think I ever beat obi wans campaign because I got stuck on the level after you fight grievous, but I remember I beat Anakins story because I was disappointed that he didn't win like in the PS2 game. Being young and bad at games though I don't think I used many if ANY of the moves you are given, but it's been so long now, wow! The VS mode with a friend on PS2 was amazing as well . I remember being at a friend's house and beating him only to find out I was actually playing the CPU because I started the game too fast for him to actually choose, and we thought that was pretty bad ass that one of us could beat the computer haha

I beat both of them as a kid. I got Episode 3 for Xbox not to long ago and have been on the hunt for a GBA version. Great games

It's been 19 years since Revenge of the Sith

I used to love this game as a kid.

Similarly, I remember playing my cousin’s DS version of Attack of the Clones back in the day and having a surprisingly good time with it, despite it being a licensed game with the stigma usually attached to that

This was my favorite game on Ps2 when Episode 3 was about to come I remember count Dooku behind hard image of they made episodes 1,2,4,5 and 6 with this gameplay and story

Dude I loved this game, really enjoying the nostalgia I get from your videos!

These videos are my favorite, this 2nd channel is like the best thing every 😭😭😭❤️

Sw revenge of the sith and lotr return of the king was the 2 best movie tie in games

I played the shit out of the DS game at my grandma's as a kid. Beating Count Dooku without switching characters was so satisfying.

@8:27 To be honest, that was what sold me on the DS version, the ship battles!

I think it’s interesting how Matty is giving the My Life In Gaming or LGR treatment to these old licensed games. I remember growing up I never bought licensed games because they always weren’t that good. Now that everyone is remembering these games, it’s fascinating to see these games being remembered so fondly.

It was my first game on Nintendo DS

I wish we got a sort of sequel to this game where they took the mechanics and used all 6 movies for a larger roster.

Best movie based game ever so much fun !!! I loved multiplayer too !!! My favorite star wars also !!! Such good story . Seen it in theaters when I was a kid ! I. Was 11-12 in 5th grade in 05 . Ty for a dose of nostalgia !!!

the ds version and the ps2/xbox are both my childhood on my top of best star wars games A few months ago the xbox version became backward compatible with the xbox one its was so good

Good game - very short however. Remember completing it in one afternoon. Pretty sure I paid full price for it as a kid so I was fairly pissed at the time.

No way, literally no WAY that released on the day I was born? Quite literally NO WAY!

Had the DS version, loved it and played it for hours

I just played the DS version on my dads arcade machine!! I didn’t know that was the DS version! Thanks for the vid Matty. The PS2 version was my favorite game growing up and I appreciate you reminding me of this!

Revenge of the sith and Return of the King were top tier movie licensed games.

Revenge of the Sith console version is 10$ on xbox store backwards compatibility

This game and lotr trotk were the only games I had back in the day.

so many memories coming back to me seeing that revenge of the sith case...

Loved how the ps2 game had darth vader in suit and obi wan old with the death star arena 😂

I remember going to Hollywood video every day as a youngster to rent a copy of that game.

Xbox version is backwards compatible now looks great

Return of the king is a great movie game also!

I remember this one. I was in high school when it came out and it just so happened to drop a few days before the movie. So you REALLY got your money’s worth before and after seeing the film. Just picked it up on the XSXBox720/4.20 (lol I know) and I was pleasantly surprised to find that every cheat code I wrote down all those years ago still worked. Fantastic nostalgia drip, Matty 🍻

I loved that Star Wars Ep3 on PS2 so much! I miss it. I wish they would put em on Game Pass or PS Plus Premium.

I played that Star Wars game on Game Boy Advance. Really enjoyed it.

On the PS2 and Xbox version: Someone at Lucasarts must've showed George Lucas one of the Lord of the Rings titles and told him "this was how Peter Jackson and co presented their film epic in game form, let's go this route... but actually FIGHT Christopher Lee rather than teleport away". As for me, I too am a little more fond of the GBA/DS being akin to classic beat 'em ups like Final Fight (Capcom) and Streets of Rage (SEGA). And the graphics style reminds me of the various comics and The Clone Wars 2003 (minus the DBZ-Samurai Jack like action). Plus, that version didn't forget about Padme, a key reason Anakin fell to the dark side.

This and the Ps2 version of force unleashed were probably 2 of my absolute favourite ps2 games, played them both long into the late 2000s and beyond.

Had RotS on GBA and I loved it. Mace Windu kicked my butt for while as a kid.

The ds game was an amazing part of my childhood. I played that religiously along with reading the revenge of the sith comics waiting for the movie! I used to have a movie poster from the theatre but I don't know what happened to it. Great era! Side not you kept saying side scroller which is true, but its a beat em up more than mega man

Great video, Matty!

i used to Feign on the Ps2 version. I’ve never even seen the DS version, but looks AWESOME. Sprite based games have so much charm to it.

I STILL HAVE THIS!

They need to remaster this game for ps4 and ps5... this game was amazing for its time, imagine on how it would be on the latest gen

This game was soooooo good. I loved it

Bro. What a great channel!

I never made it past mustafa. Haunts me to this day.

Probably the most fun movie-to-video game adaptation I ever played (Cars for GameCube being another good one). Fun as hell, great graphics for the time, and VS mode. Edit 1: 6:40 Rise of A Ninja and The Broken Bond are the best Naruto games don't @ me Edit: edited my first statement from "best" to "most fun", I misspoke lol

miss the era of licensed games. Yeah they were mostly hit or miss but the few that hit the mark were a nice extension of the source material

Played the game on PCSX2 (PS2 emulator). Fun time had.

i love the mass effect mouse pad

I wish more star wars games were made in the same style as the ep 3 gba version

I remember being 6 when I got this game…. These games are were great gamers today 😂 they don’t hold your hand I remember this being hard

Pros: Great game. Cons: This lads hd an absolute nightmare with whatever haircut that's supposed to be ,oh my days .

The dark anakin portrait reminds me of light yagami from death note like it's so ridiculous I love it

Probably the best Star Wars lightsaber duel game we’ll get. Or have.

I had this for the GBA and it was one of my favorite games. I played it on the hardest difficulty, and even beat the last level as both Anakin and Obi-wan while holding the gameboy upside down because they said "thanks for playing! you even beat the hardest mode... now do it with the screen upside down!" and I wasn't going to do the whole game that way. Also, the GBA version is a *little* different because it doesn't have the spaceship stuff, but otherwise you're correct lmao

I thought the PS2 version was okay. The alternate ending is a highlight, but I think it made people think the game was more awesome than it really was. Levels were mid and enemies were frustrating, but I loved the lightsaber mechanics and the multiplayer mode. The Gameboy Advance version is easily my favorite and it’s such a gem. The DS version does have the higher quality soundtrack, but oh my god, the added ship segments mess with the pacing so bad and they aren’t fun. Also the game is clearly designed for an old dim Gameboy Advance screen where it looks great on and very overbrightened and oversaturated on anything else.

I played the GBA version of this (same as DS but no flying) it was awesome loved it

Episode 3 is my favorite star wars movie too

This was a classic, i used to love this one :) (PS2)

Oh fuck yeah this is my nostalgia but nobody ever even mentions it! Love this one

Once in a while there were a few good movie tie in games.

Played both back in the day and are both great, I always thought they were both underrated. Though here recently I've seen the PS2/Xbox version getting more love as of recently.

Certified hood classic

I remember borrowing my friends original DS and playing the shit out of the RotS, it was incredible!

The DS version was my jam as a kid. Obi-wan’s path always excited me cause you could fight the clones and leave utapau in Grievous’ ship. Not to mention force heal basically made him broken. Anakin I found more of a hard mode cause he couldn’t heal as easily but his path was really satisfying especially the Jedi temple. And I’m afraid I have to disagree with the starships. They were amazing, there was a skirmish mode where you could select ships not only from the prequels but the original trilogy. Plenty of maps too, including Hoth. Honestly so much for a DS game I’m amazed it all fit on there