GameSpy
Review by David Cassady and Debra McBride, 77%. "Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds is a solid and very enjoyable RTS that should please fans of the series even if it doesn't wow them."
Galactic Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns
Review by Carla Harker, [82/100]. "You won't find anything truly different about Clone Campaigns, but that's generally not what expansion packs are all about."
IGN
Reviewed by Steve Butts, 8/10. "I love Age of Star Wars, I mean Star Empires. Whatever it's called, I dig it."
Action Trip
Review by Gareth Von Kallenbach, 86%. "A fun and solid game that despite having dated graphics and a lot of resemblance to an 'Age' mod, it finally delivers the RTS Star Wars game that will satisfy the fans who have waited for a long time for a RTS game worthy of the Star Wars legacy."
BlueSmoke
Review by Jin-Ning Tioh. "An artful blending of two worlds, one of which is the tried-and-true engine and gameplay of Age of Empires II, as well as the storytelling, art, and design of the seasoned Star Wars designers, Galactic Battlegrounds certainly seems to combine the best of both worlds."
Computer and Video Games
Review by Keith Pullin, 84%. "A few more innovative elements such as supply lines and slightly better graphics would have been welcome, but what the hell - there's gameplay here in abundance and that's what counts."
The Electric Playground
Review by Brian Gladman, 75%. "A worthwhile pick-up if you're an Age of Empires player who also happens to really like Star Wars or a real Star Wars fan looking to get into the AoE-style RTS genre."
Tech TV
Review by Jonah Jackson, 3/5. "If you are a Star Wars fan who is trying the RTS genre for the first time, Galactic Battlegrounds is a good choice."
Game Club Central
Review by David Washington, 9/10. "Fans of Age of Empires II who are looking for a completely new experience may be somewhat disappointed with Galactic Battlegrounds. ... But SWGB adds enough new features and strategic elements to make it a quality product within its own right."
Game Industry News
Reviewed by Royce Brainard, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
Game Revolution
Review by Brian Gee, C. "In a nutshell, it feels like an AoE mod more than a stand-alone game."
GameSpot
Review by Tom Chick, 82%. "On one hand, sure, it's a derivative real-time strategy game. But on the other hand, it's a tidy little bundle of escapism that's perfect for a generation of gamers raised on Star Wars."
GameSpot: Clone Campaigns
Reviewed by Tom Chick, [6.4/10]. "The original ... was a good game in that it brought to life the epic sweep of battles in the Star Wars universe, but this expansion pack doesn't add much to that epic sweep."
Gamezilla
Review by Wiliam J. Shefski, 82%. "Solid game play of Age of Empires built on the lush story line of the Stars War universe."
GameZone
Review by RGerbino, 9/10. "Galactic Battlegrounds is AOE with the coolest facelift this side of Mos Eisley."
Journal Sentinel
Review by Matt Stanton. "Although lacking in originality, LucasArts has tapped the best ideas from earlier strategy games and put them together in a stable package."
SLCentral
Review by Aaron Dahlen, 8/10. "Too many RTS titles in recent months have had their strongest assets in visuals and sound. I'm glad that Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds has its strongest assets in gameplay."
TheForce.Net
Review by Mark Isaacson, 89%. "Galactic Battlegrounds will finally please those who have been waiting for a Star Wars Real Time Strategy game that actually does the license justice."
Total Video Games
Review by Chris Leyton, 8/10. "LucasArts have taken one of the most refined RTS engines out there, which means there is a good game at heart."
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