Rating: (1-5)

Relevance to objectives:  I thought this game was quite relevant to the objectives of teaching scientific principles.  Maybe not as much as it could have been though.  I would say that it is much more an action adventure game rather than an educational program.  The actual educational content was quite informative.  Plus one would really have to pay attention to the scientific principles if they wanted to get any where in the game.  So all in all, I think it was relevant  to the objectives at hand.  The player did not just read a group of information.  The player needed to read, retain and apply his new found knowledge into the program.
Provides practice of relevant skills:  The relevant skills that were practiced were memory work and how to manipulate an object.  One had to remember how to perform a task to move ahead.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:   I think that this game is very likely to arouse or maintatin interest.  Not because of the educational benefits, but rather the adventure game aspect.  The game is about 80% adventure and the rest is educational.  Therefore the child will be more focused and aroused because he/she will not think of it as an educational game.  The 3-D graphics were very pleasing to the eye and Star Wars seems to be just about the hottest topic with the kids these days.
Likely to be comprehended clearly:  I think that this is a very user friendly program.  There was not a clutter of buttons or commands.  The objectives were pretty straight forward and the tasks were not overly complex.  I also felt that they did a good job in simplifying the scientific principles in order to be more comprehendable.
Technical quality (durable, attractive):  I thought the technical quality was very good.  It was relatively flashy.  However I felt there could have been a little more movement throughout the program.  I liked the graphics and the 3-D movement, but I felt there could have been a little more interaction with other beings.  But the quality itself, I would say ''very well done.''
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance):  The game is totally dependent on player actions.  You must get to the task first before you can execute it.  Once there, you must learn how to perform it in order to complete it.  You could try chance, but it may take you a very long time.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction):  I felt that the game was relatively realistic and an accurate depiction of a desert environment.  The objects remained in the realm of reason and the robotic movements and all other movements seemed accurate to every day life.
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):  N/A
Clear directions for play:  The directions were very clear.  They were simple but not overlly simplified.  All the commands and objectives were clearly stated and easily accesible before and during play.
Effectiveness of debriefing:  The debriefing was effective.  When you finished the task, the game would reward you with a new droid part and explain what you have accomplished. If you failed, it stated that pretty simply as well.