Item Description: Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier is the first ever Star Wars ecological simulation game designed for players 10 and older. Taking place during the Episode I time period, players must transform the barren moon of Naboo into a thriving, balanced ecosystem and help the Gungans build a new underwater bubble city. From their Mantaris Amphibious Transport, player control the release of fantastic creatures and exotic plants into empty landscape. Animal move and interact with life-like 3D animation and digital sounds. Players can monitor population levels, manage the food web, consult the Kresch, an on-line reference aid, and harvest valuable resources that the Gungans can use to build their new city. Through immersive gameplay, players will ultimately learn real-world, ecological principles of population dynamics, ecosystems, life cycles, regulation and behavior.
PC REQUIREMENTS: Windows CD ROM, Windows 95 or 98, 100% DirectX compatible PC required (Microsoft DirectX 6.0 is included on this CD-ROM, and must be installed prior to play), Pentium 166MHz, 32MB RAM, Minimum 60MB hard disc space, 4X IDE or SCSI CD-ROM, 100% DirectX compatible PCI graphics card, 100% DirectX compatible 16 bit sound device.
MACINTOSH REQUIREMENTS: System 7.5.5 or higher, 160MHx PowerPC, 32MB RAM, Minimum 60MB hard disk space, 4X CD-ROM, 13" or larger display.
Amazon.com: The third Episode I game from Lucas Learning is actually an educational title aimed at players ages 10 and up. The Gungan Frontier is a simulation (similar to SimCity) in which you must help the Gungans colonize the water moon of Naboo. It seems that the original Gungan city, home to Jar-Jar Binks and Boss Nass, is getting a little overcrowded and the Gungan High Council wants you (playing as either Obi-Wan Kenobi or Queen Amidala) to help them set up a new city on the moon. To do so, you'll have to populate the moon with plant and animal life from Naboo, creating and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
The game has two difficulty settings and can be played at three different speeds. To do well in the game, you must continuously monitor the plant and animal populations and make sure that the Gungans do not harvest too many natural resources. As you play, Boss Nass, R2-D2, and Jar-Jar will keep you posted on your progress. The game also offers a Create-a-Critter feature that lets you design your own plants and animals for use in the game. You can't customize their appearance very much, but you can modify all of their vital statistics and give them a name. The game is designed for younger gamers, but adults may find it equally engaging. --Mike Ryan
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