The Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd stand boasted some of the biggest film franchise licences in the world at this year’s EAG show – including the eagerly awaited Star Wars Battle Pod.
Adored by legions of fans around the world, the Star Wars franchise is faithfully reproduced in this game which boasts a 180 degree wrap-around screen encompassing the entire field of vision, with surround sound, air blasts and cockpit vibration. In fact, Star Wars Battle Pod players are immersed in an environment which is terrifying close to reality.
Star Wars Battle Pod transports players to a galaxy far far away and straight into the heat of battle. Players are able to take control of some of the most memorable vehicles in the Star Wars universe and pilot them to victory. Victory is achieved through adept and masterful control of the Star Wars Battle Pod flight stick controls and throttle.
Players must destroy enemy crafts to gain points, bring down multiple enemy crafts in quick succession to earn combo bonuses. Players’ scores and performance are determined after each stage.
Chief Designer of Star Wars Battle Pod, Kazushi Imoto (pictured) was on hand to see his creation receive its European debut in London. The game took around two years to produce and between 60 and 70 people worked on it.
“We are very proud of the dome-screen technology which is perfect for this particular game,” he said.