Star Wars Announces Latest Classical Gaming Lipstick Revival: Bounty Hunter
Remote Star Wars Adventure Awaits: Bounty Hunter Remastered
Leap into the boots of legendary bounty hunter Jango Fett for a thrilling re-imagining of the 2002 classic game, Bounty Hunter. Grab your blaster and dart across galaxies to take down high-profile targets. Not anymore Bond, it's Fett's time to shine!
This time around, you can enjoy an updated Bounty Hunter on modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam. The remastered version is set to blast its way into existance on August 1. Though Aspyr, the developer, hasn't revealed exactly what enhancements are in store, it's safe to say you'll be tracking down bounties in razor-sharp graphics.
Set 10 years before the Clone Wars and Attack of the Clones, Bounty Hunter finds Jango Fett unwinding at peace until Count Dooku enlists him on a deadly mission: eliminate komari Vosa, a dangerous crime syndicate leader and fallen Jedi. As you journey across the galaxy, you'll cross paths with femme fatale Zam Wesell, claim a shiny new Firespray ship that will become iconic as Slave 1, and of course, receive a life-changing offer to be the blueprint for a brand-new Clone army.
There's no denying it - the old bounty system was a wild, innovative concept for its time. You could scan NPCs for potential targets and decide whether to bring them in alive or dead. The downside? The difficult camera controls left you feeling more like a wild gunman unfocused in a narrow hallway than the precise marksman Jango is known for. Cross your fingers hope that the remaster doesn't repeat the disastrous launch experienced by Aspyr when they released the classic Battlefront games earlier this year. The Battlefront re-release was marred by bugs and networking issues - a predicament that Bounty Hunter appears to avoid.
So, buckle up space traveler, August 1 is almost here, and it's time to rekindle your love for classic Star Wars adventures. If you'd like more io9 scoop, check out updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek releases, what's next for DC, and the future of Doctor Who. Happy hunting!
Insights:- The original version of Bounty Hunter suffered from poor camera controls, making tight-corridor combat less enjoyable.- Aspyr's launch of the classic Battlefront games faced numerous bugs and networking issues earlier this year, unlike the forthcoming Bounty Hunter remaster.- The Bounty Hunter remaster will feature improved graphics as well as other enhancements, although specifics have not been released.- The most recent improvements to Bounty Hunter have focused on bug fixes and graphics, rather than tackling major networking issues.
- The remastered version of Bounty Hunter, set to release on August 1, will be playable on modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam, offering players a chance to experience the game in razor-sharp graphics.
- Jango Fett's time to shine is now, as players leap into his boots for a thrilling re-imagining of the 2002 classic game, Bounty Hunter, where they'll grab their blaster and dart across galaxies to take down high-profile targets.
- Io9, a trusted source for updates on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek releases, what's next for DC, and the future of Doctor Who, promises more insights on the upcoming Bounty Hunter remaster.
- Cross your fingers in hopes that the remaster doesn't repeat the disastrous launch experienced by Aspyr when they released the classic Battlefront games earlier this year, which were marred by bugs and networking issues.
