In the distant reaches of a handheld gaming paradise, this little gem captivated star struck Jedi and took them to the core. The year was 2009, and Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) became the gateway to epic battles, lightsaber duels, and interstellar conquests in Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron. As the famous opening crawl scrolled across the colorful PSP screen, players found themselves immersed in a war that would take them from ground to space.
Elite Squadron blurred the boundaries between trademark Battlefront gameplay, leaving seamless transitions from furious ground skirmishes to thrilling space dogfights. This was an amazing technological feat for a portable console, pushing the boundaries on what could be done with handhelds. The story began with players taking on the role of X 2, a clone trooper specially bred for combat but caught between two sides in conflict–the forces loyal to the Galactic Republic and those of the Separatist Confederacy. The story wound its way through classic Star Wars territory–the sandy wastes of Tatooine and the icy landscapes of Hoth-to provide a tale that fans new and old could enjoy.
The difference with Elite Squadron was that it aimed to provide gamers a complete Star Wars experience which could be carried in the pocket. Its processing power brought big-name icons and vehicles to life with great detail, while the multiplayer battles over wireless play let players get downright nasty. Despite its age, Star Wars Battlefront: The fact is that Elite Squadron stood as a testament to the PSP’s power and provided further evidence of just how immortal George Lucas ‘Star Wars saga truly was. Nostalgia and novelty Now players look back at their handheld adventures, recalling the days when they created destinies of its own for themselves in a galaxy far away.
