Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier Explained

Developer:Lucas Learning
Publisher:Lucas Learning
Series:Star Wars
Platforms:Macintosh, Windows
Released:1999
Genre:Life simulation, educational

Star Wars: Episode I - The Gungan Frontier is a 1999 video game by Lucas Learning.

Plot and gameplay

In a game similar to SimLife, the player aims to create a new ecology for Gungan colonisers by using the sacred creature known as the Kresch to build a new home on the moon given to the player by Boss Nass.

Critical reception

Superkids wrote that the game would both challenge and delight aspiring ecologists and population biologists.[1] Robn Kester of Inside Mac Gamers praised the game's unique style, while acknowledging its flaws.[2] Allgame's Brad Cook thought the graphics were substandard.[3]

Awards and nominations

|-| December, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| Family Life: Best of the Year| |-| December, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| Choosing Children's Software Magazine: Best Picks for the Holidays Award| [4] |-| September, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| Parent's Guide to Children's Media: Outstanding Achievement in Computer Programs| [4] |-| September, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| The National Association for Gifted Children: Parenting for High Potential
1999 Holiday Educational Toy List| [4] |-| September, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| NewMedia INVISION '99: Gold in Education, Youth| [4] |-| August, 1999| Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier| Technology & Learning Magazine award| [4] |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SuperKids Software Review of StarWars Episode 1 The Gungan Frontier.. www.superkids.com. 2017-02-26. 2017-09-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20170913174035/http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/science/6/gungan/merge.shtml. live.
  2. Web site: Inside Mac Games Review: Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier. www.insidemacgames.com. 2017-02-26.
  3. Web site: Star Wars: Episode I: The Gungan Frontier - Review - allgame. 2014-11-15. 2017-02-26. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115185204/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=18439&tab=review. 2014-11-15.
  4. Web site: Lucas Learning - Awards - Star Wars Software Products. 2017-02-26. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20011212034612/http://www.lucaslearning.com/press/press_awards.htm. 2001-12-12.