

The plot closely follows that of the film, although it expands on some minor events that were not present in the original film, or shows them from a different character's point of view.

The game was among the first 3D Star Wars games to feature lightsaber duels as a combat feature. Throughout the game, the player fights against Darth Maul, Trade Federation battle droids, AATs, Tusken Raiders, Jawas, and various alien thugs and droids. The player may also encounter and interact with other non-player characters for directions, advice, trade, side missions (such as rescuing a captive or stopping a mugging) or to access otherwise locked areas. If the player is playing as either of the two Jedi, they can use a lightsaber or execute a Force push in addition to using blasters, proton missile launchers and explosives (which are available for Amidala and Panaka).

The player is able to control either Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala or Captain Panaka, depending on the level. The game follows the plot of the film, but expands and alters points. Gameplay The Phantom Menace is played largely from a top-down view. The gameplay, graphics, and story were praised, but the camera angles and voice acting were criticized. The game was a commercial success, selling over 337,866 copies of the Windows version alone by 2000. The game features open environments to explore at the player's leisure, and dozens of non-player characters with unique dialog. Each playable character has a unique weapon and ability. The game is set in several different settings seen within the film, and takes place during the timeline of the film, with players taking on the role of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and several other characters from the film. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 action-adventure video game released by LucasArts and is an adaptation of film of the same title.
