ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Tristan and Oliver don laser wipe enemy gunk off their helmets and form up as they strategically infiltrate LucasArts's Star Wars: Republic Commando to rendezvous with these three bits:
- One Gun, Many Guns - Discussing the unique loadout and attachment system
- Squad Up! - All about the celebrated squad command systems, and the design choices that make it tick
- You Are a Commando - How the game immerses you into the job, from the diegetic UI to the narrative perspective
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Tristan - @theatrewalker
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Some references:
Making of - Star Wars: Republic Commando - NeoGamer - The Video Game Archive (video)
After 20 Years, Star Wars: Republic Commando is Still a MASTERPIECE | 2025 Review - TheNameBrand (video)
Storytelling Techniques Native to First Person Camera Games - Jiajun “Jeremy” Liu, Medium (article)
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