The Hottest (and Coldest) Star Wars Gaming Releases of All Time
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The power of the Force is strong with this bundle of games. Our Disney Classics Black Friday Bundle showcases some of the best STAR WARS games across a wide range of console generations. To celebrate, weve assembled a library of STAR WARS classics dating back to 2002. Weve got the fan-favorite classics covered, but STAR WARS has a checkered video game history full of less than stellar titles.In honor of our Disney Classics Black Friday Humble Bundle Sale, lets take a look back at some of the hottest and coldest titles in STAR WARS game history.Hottest GamesLEGO STAR WARS: The Complete Saga (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3; 2009)2009s LEGO-fied telling of STAR WARS first two trilogies is likely the best way to experience those films. LEGO has mastered the collaborative movie video game with beautiful and thoughtful presentation and family-friendly gameplay. Choose from 150+ playable STAR WARS characters and partake in countless STAR WARS moments and battles.Our Disney Classics Black Friday Humble Bundle Sale gives you the opportunity to play some of the best STAR WARS titles from decades pastwe passionately recommend you pick up LEGO STAR WARS: The Complete Saga ASAP.STAR WARS Empire at War: Gold Pack (PC, macOS; 2006)STAR WARS Empire at War: Gold Pack is the definitive way to play this award-winning real-time strategy game and includes both the Republic and Galactic Empire campaigns. Armed with familiar RTS mechanics, fans of the genre will know what to expect in this galaxy far, far away.Position your troops strategically and support them with special units like X-wings and other spacecraft. Control the battlefield with legendary characters such as Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo, using their incredible powers to secure your victoryyou can even summon the devastating power of the Death Star. Add this Force-sensitive RTS to your game catalog before the Emperor converts it to the Dark Side!STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic (Xbox, PC; 2003)STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic, aka KOTOR, is one of BioWares earliest and most beloved RPG titles in the studios history. This critically acclaimed game immerses players in the Old Republica time when the Jedi and Sith were numerous and powerful. Create your character and experience the legendary KOTOR story as a Light Side or Dark Side user of the Force. Customize your playstyle to focus on Force Powers, melee weapons, or blasters, and kick butt in epic turn-based battles.STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords (Xbox, PC, 2005)Set 5 years after the events of KOTOR, STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords builds upon everything great in the first installment while adding new features and polish. Its no secret that KOTOR II is one of the greatest Western RPGs of all time, and in 2024, we still understand why its so beloved. The Sith Lords edition of KOTOR II includes all updates and DLC for the base game and is the best way to experience this space epic.Obsidian Studios took everything BioWare accomplished in KOTOR and improved upon it while adding their own unique spin on the dialogue, characters, and themes. STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords is stellarits that simple.STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (Xbox, PC, macOS; 2003)Acting as the spiritual prequel to the nostalgia-laden STAR WARS Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast, STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is an all-time classic within the STAR WARS franchise video game library. Play as a promising Jedi Padawan under the guidance of legendary Jedi Master Luke Skywalker as you strengthen your powers with the Force and choose between the Light Side and Dark Side.Lovingly, STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy hands you a Lightsaber from the start, unlike the notorious slow beginning of Jedi Outcast. Lightsaber battles are tight and engaging by 2003 standardsand even by todays standards, Jedi Academy remains a very fun and faithful STAR WARS experience.STAR WARS The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3; 2009)Live out the ultimate power fantasy as Darth Vaders secret apprentice, Starkiller, in STAR WARS The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition. Set between Episodes III and IV, embark on secret missions under Lord Vaders orders across iconic planets like Tatooine and Hoth.Unleash your unmatched Lightsaber skills and Force powers to dominate both Republic and Imperial enemies with abilities like Force Push, Choke, Lightning, and more. The Sith Edition includes the original base game, all DLC, and an exclusive bonus level, making it the definitive way to experience this STAR WARS heavyweight. Discover the untold story of Darth Vaders secret apprentice today!Coldest GamesSTAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3; 2010)Sometimes cranking up the edgy meter is a bad thingespecially when the first Force Unleashed entry already nailed a perfectly balanced angsty tone. It doesnt help that we all watched Starkiller die in the first game, so bringing him back as a clone for the sequel felt like a quintessential jumping the shark moment.We liked Starkiller too, and its a shame hes been relegated to STAR WARS Legends. But when you consider the shaky ending of STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II, its easy to understand why.STAR WARS: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3; 2009)Youd think that a video game based on a scorching-hot TV series would be a surefire hit, but STAR WARS: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes was more Mace Win-dont than Mace Windu. Playing as a Jedi is boring and filled with meaningless puzzles, while playing as a Clone Trooper is clunky and lacking in challenge.The non-canon plot takes place between seasons one and two of the popular Clone Wars television series, but it lacks the quality found in the canonized Clone Wars Era. The camera works against you like the Trade Federation, and the minute-to-minute action is more repetitive than a standard Battle Droid.STAR WARS: Episode II Attack of the Clones (GBA; 2002)Much like other movie tie-in video game disasters like E.T., STAR WARS: Episode II Attack of the Clones triesand fails miserablyto recreate the titular movies plot and feel. Notorious for a short and troubled development process, STAR WARS: Episode II Attack of the Clones was a Nintendo Game Boy Advance title that looked and sounded like it was recorded underwater. Theres absolutely nothing about this title that replicates the Attack of the Clones movie, and its borderline unplayable.In ConclusionSTAR WARS game history is colorful, isnt it? But thats what makes them so much fun. Do you agree with our choices for the three ice-cold STAR WARS titles? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check out the Disney Classics Black Friday Humble Bundle Sale!
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