As influenced by Halo as it is Tom Clancys famous multiplayer game, the tactical elements of Republic Commando didnt stop it from being a brisk run-and-gun. Cast as special ops clone trooper RC-1138, you take on missions accompanied by three other commandos that can be bossed about with a variety of orders and context-sensitive commands. Proof that not everything that came out the prequel trilogy was childish junk, Republic Commando is the Rainbow Six of the Clone Wars. But its exciting, too: with lightsaber duels, absorbing new companions to recruit or corrupt, and the chance to make new enemies at every turn make this action-adventure game quite the space odyssey. It has all the trappings of a Star Wars PC game romp the lightsabers, the Force and its Light and Dark dichotomy, exotic alien words, wookies but its all contained in a much bleaker, more philosophical narrative.Īnd, as much as it allows players to dabble in the Light and Dark sides of the Force, its an exploration of the grey area in between them. Its sequel, with Obsidian taking over from BioWare, is more ambitious. The first Knights of the Old Republic was a fairly traditional tale, despite its twists and turns. STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC 2: THE SITH LORDS And, thanks to the custom character creator, you can make Boba Fett a Sith Lord.īetter still, theres now a new Lego Star Wars gameon the horizon LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga featuring all nine main movies and an open-world galaxy complete with random encounters and plenty of humour. If you dont hoard it for yourself, that is. The Complete Saga covers episodes I to VI, recreates the adventures of all key characters in blocky form, and asks you to break everything in your path on your journey towards defeating the Empire.īest played as a local co-op game, its gentle puzzles and good-natured humour makes it a strong pick to play with your smaller family members. The original Travellers Tales Lego game, Lego Star Wars is proof that a great idea can live forever. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords.The announcement of the KotOR remake has reignited our love for the saber-swinging, robe-wearing space religion, so squeeze yourself a glass of bantha milk and discoverour selection of the best Star Wars games on PC. Even for the most half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herders, like you.
From the deep, philosophical wrangling of Knights of the Old Republic to the breathless adrenaline rush of podracing in Episode I: Racer, weve cut the original trilogy wheat from the prequel-grade chaff to bring you the definitive list of the best Star Wars PC games. Thankfully in large part to sheer weight of numbers Star Wars has probably generated more great licensed games than any other film series. STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC 2: THE SITH LORDS.