AllCube
Review by James Bottorff, 4.5/5. "Rogue Leader should serve as the blueprint for all future space fighters. Its combination of amazing graphics and an off-the-scale fun factor make it a mandatory purchase for any new GameCube owner."
Armchair Empire
Review by Omni, 94%. "A must have for any Star Wars fan."
CGN
Review, 96%. "If you've ever dreamed of being Luke, Wedge, or Vader - even just a little bit - than this game is for you. If you haven't... well, this game is still for you."
Cincinnati
Review by Marc Saltzman, 4/5. "Take it for a test spin and you'll know why this game is a stellar choice."
Cloudchaser Nintendo
Review by Jarred Trost, 85%. "Rogue Leader is a must buy. It is a prime example of how games should look, sound, and feel."
ESC Magazine
Review by Erich Becker, 8/10. "While I don't like the movies and I find that the fans of the series are ludicrous when it comes to defending Sir George's creation, the game doesn't suffer from any of the outrageous and diehard fan's over emotions."
Game Revolution
Review by Brian Gee, B+. "It's got great space and planet based missions, all the classic Star Wars elements we love, and graphics that never cease to amaze me."
GamePro
Review by Extreme Ahab, 5/5. "A must-have game for fans and lovers of aerial combat."
Gamer's Logik
Review by bread, 94%. "The controls, sound, and graphics are right on. As far as replay value goes, it is as much as you make of it."
GameRaiders
Review by RtroActiv, 100%. "I can't find a single fault with it. The story is engaging, the graphics are beautiful, and for a launch title I would have expected a lot more problems than this."
GamersMark
Review by Andrew Harrison, 9/10. "With a game this gorgeous, it is no wonder people will be interested for a long time."
Games Industry News
Review by Todd Hargosh, 4.5/5. "If you start playing this title and expect to do anything productive that same day, may the force be with you."
GamesFirst
Review by Jeremy Kauffman, 4/5. "Rogue Leader is an incredible game, the best the original Trilogy has been on any console, and a must buy for any true Star Wars fan."
GameSpot
Review by Ricardo Torres, 94%. "GameCube owners in search of a showcase for their new system owe it to themselves to pick up a copy."
GameSpy
Review by Peter Suciu, 90%. "A mighty fine game that lets you take part in numerous space/flight combat sequences in the Star Wars universe."
Gamezilla
Review by Rob Madison, 92%. "I found myself in constant amazement, talking to the TV (you know a game is good when you start talking to it) and just basically grinning from ear to ear every time I played."
GameZone
Review by Louis Bedigian, 92%. "Rogue Leader is everything a Star Wars game should be - exciting, entertaining and breathtaking."
Gaming Age
Review by Marty Chinn, B+. "A breath of fresh air for those who don't like the new trilogy design and prefer the original trilogy."
Gaming Infinity
Review by Tim, 8/10. "For all Rogue Leader was hyped to be, I feel like it didn't come through in the most important category - fun. While not a bad game by any means, it lacks the innovation or addictive quality that it needs in order to be a classic."
Gaming Voice
Review by Kevin Oye, 4/5. "I myself am not a big fan of the button mashing games but because of my love for Star Wars, I gave it a try and am quite glad that I did."
Gyeah
Review by Benzine, 95%. "All the elements are great apart, and when you put them together, you get one hell of a game."
IGN
Review by Matt Casamassina, 91%. "Fast, fantastic and eerily reminiscent of the trilogy movies."
Maxim Online
Review by Alex Porter, 4/5. "The closest a video game has come to recreating a Star Wars movie."
Neo-Nintendo
Review by J. Alexander Panic, 82%. "It's an amazing game that was just overly difficult enough for me to be of mixed opinion when it comes to recommending it, especially to more casual players."
Nextgen
Review by MrBizzy. "So, is Rogue Leader a case of style over substance? Well, in many ways yes. But then again, what style."
Nintendo Gamenet
Review by Ryan Albanese, 96%. "Shoot and Kill, Shoot and Kill, Shoot and Kill. The never ending story behind Rouge Leader. ... However, I still find myself at the cube for at least 2 hours a day hounding over some of the many missions."
NTSC-UK
Review by John Beaulieu. "Each and every Gamecube owner should own this game. Even if they don't particularly enjoy Star Wars they should still give themselves a chance to play a highly superior 3d shoot-em up."
Penny Arcade
Review by Mike Krahulik, 4.5/5. "RL is easily one of the best games I've ever played. This is the kind of game that not only makes me glad to have a Game Cube but glad to be a gamer."
TechTV
Review by Matt Keil, 5/5. "The must-have launch title, and a strong candidate for the game of the year."
The Electric Playground
Review by Chris Hudak, 9/10. "The finest of the Star Wars games to date."
The Laser
Review by Michael Palisano. "While it's not perfect, it comes pretty close in most areas."
The Nintendo Zone
Review by Alex Zman, 95%. "Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II is one of the best, if not the best games at launch."
The World of Intrigue
Review, 95%. "Rogue Squadron II gives you the most immersive feel of Star Wars as of yet. From the eye-popping graphics to the great gameplay, it never fails to impress."
Total Video Games
Review, 9/10. "It's the rare case when the slick presentation just improves everything beyond belief."