Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Action / Shooter

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperFactor 5
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesStar Wars
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Developed by Factor 5 and published by THQ, Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as an action game. It blends action and shooter elements.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Wars series; on the N64 you can also try Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire. The series also appears on other systems with Star Wars (NES) and Star Wars (Game Boy). Factor 5 also made Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine for the N64.

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo cheats & codes

70 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

8-Bit Activator 1D004C664 0000
8-Bit Activator 2D004C665 0000
16-Bit ActivatorD104C664 0000
Cheat Code Modifier 18104C628 0001
Options/Cheat Code Modifier 28104C62A 0001
Powerup Modifier8004C637 0001

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Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo walkthroughs & guides

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Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo FAQ

When did Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo come out on the N64?

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo?

It was developed by Factor 5 and published by THQ.

Is Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo multiplayer?

Yes. Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo supports up to 2 players.

How long does Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo take to play?

As an action game, Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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