Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader

Name: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader
Availability: InStock
Author: Factor 5

November 9, 2001

Factor 5

90/100IGDB

Genres

Shooter

Platforms

Nintendo GameCube

Age rating

This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Violence.

About

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II – Rogue Leader is an arcade-style flight shooter developed by Factor 5, released in 2001 as a Nintendo GameCube launch title. Players pilot a roster of iconic Star Wars spacecraft — including the X-wing, A-wing, and B-wing — alongside Luke Skywalker and the Rogue Squadron pilots in missions drawn from the original film trilogy. Key engagements include the Death Star trench run, an assault on a Star Destroyer, and the Battle of Hoth. Building on the N64 predecessor, this installment introduces on-foot ground combat sequences for the first time in the series, expanding beyond purely aerial action. The game emphasizes cinematic presentation, aiming for visuals closely aligned with the films' aesthetic. Each mission recreates or takes direct inspiration from moments in the trilogy, blending recognizable set pieces with fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay across multiple craft types.