When it comes to video games, Star Wars fans are spoiled for choice. Star Wars is one of the most popular movie franchises in history, but the video games that bear this name are also very fun and popular. From complex strategy games, lightsaber fighters, to intense sci-fi racing games, there are an endless number of games to choose from.
All the video games based on this franchise can help fans to relive parts of the series, learn something new, but also to experience in a completely new way the adventures that took place in the galaxy that is so far away.
NME magazine made a list of the 16 best games from the "Star Wars" series.
16. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith
It is a game based on the movie of the same name. It centers on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker as the Clone Wars draws to a close. This video game puts players in the middle of Skywalker's fall from a brave Jedi hero, to a dark mass murderer of the Sith. There are seventeen levels, interspersed with over twelve minutes of footage from the film. It was released on May 5, 2005 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. Additionally, a version became available for mobile phones on April 2, and the PlayStation Portable version was canceled and never released.
Release year: 2005.
Today is playing: Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One through the digital store
15. Star Wars: Galaxies
Massive multiplayer games have gained great popularity due to the possibility of social interaction, and it is precisely the thematic video game "Star Wars: Galaxies" from the series of the same name that makes players feel like a part of the Star Wars universe. When it originally launched, players could choose between different species and professions to gain survival in the galaxy, with ten different planets to explore and call home. Over the years the game built a strong community before two major updates in 2005 upset that happy balance. The servers were eventually shut down by Sony in 2011, days before their new title The Old Republic was released.
Release year: 2003.
Today is playing: It is not available because the servers were shut down back in 2011
14. Star Wars Episode I: Power Battles
It is an action video game set in the time period "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace". There are five primary characters available to players that have specific lightsaber styles, force powers, weaknesses, and strengths. The game also features characters and levels that can be unlocked by completing certain in-game tasks, such as completing the game with a certain character. The characters could move and cut through 10 different levels, and it takes an enviable skill to master this video game.
Release year: 2000.
Today is playing: It's not official.
13. Star Wars: Battlefront II
The first-person shooter "Star Wars: Battlefront II" puts the player in the role of a soldier during one of the legendary series. There are different troop categories, and if you play well, you can collect enough points to play as a “hero” character. In addition to fighting with someone from the original series and epic battles, you can control a number of vehicles, and everything can take place offline against bots or online against other people.
The initial launch was criticized for the massive amount of loot boxes, but when EA removed all microtransactions, players got an intense shooter with real moments of brilliance.
Release year: 2017.
Today is playing: It is available to download for Xbox and PlayStation, as well as for PC via Steam
12. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II
Serious RPG fans will love this game. The sequel to the acclaimed and beloved Knights Of The Old Republic had high expectations. Set thousands of years before Episode I, the developers had to create a number of original characters to complete the universe. The script of the game was designed by Chris Avalon who made this video game a complex, intriguing and emotionally devastating story.
Release year: 2004.
Today is playing: Steam
11. Star Wars: Battlefront
The original Star Wars: Battlefront was an extremely addictive game of conquest, allowing players to fulfill their dreams of enslavement or liberating the galaxy as a commander of one of four different factions. It is primarily oriented towards multiplayer modes. With a variety of soldiers, heroes, vehicles and native forces to contend with, the original Battlefront was a fast-paced epic, while the 2005 sequel added more strategic elements to the franchise. Spears broke about this game when it came out.
Release year: 2004.
Today is playing: A remastered version was recently released for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo
10. Super Star Wars trilogy
The side-scrolling trilogy for Super Nintendo Entertainment is an action video game first released in 1992 developed by LucasArts and Sculptured Software. It was based on the film Star Wars from 1977. The game was followed by two sequels modeled on subsequent Star Wars films, Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1993) and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994). The game was re-released in November 1996 as part of Nintendo's Player's Choice series. Despite the limitations of the console, the world of Super Star Wars looked surprisingly vivid, while the sheer difficulty of the game made the defeat of the Empire. Add to that the technically advanced vehicular levels, including the thrilling destruction of the Death Star, and it's easy to see why an entire generation has come to love the series.
Release year: 1992-1994.
Today is playing: It may be found on eBay
9. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
The Jedi Knight franchise is one of the longest running in the Star Wars universe. It started with Dark Forces from 1995 and ended with Jedi Academy from 2003. It represents much more than just a shooting game. In addition to reflexes and skill in sidestepping (streif), you will also be required to have a good dose of perceptive intelligence, imagination and inventive thinking. Lots of different puzzles and almost arcade-adventure elements will often stand between you and unlocking the way to further progress through the levels. Sometimes the player will really struggle to hack an adequate way to overcome the problem. When you finally get Jedi powers, you'll also get adequate logical/perceptual temptations. The situation will become more difficult with more options to try.
Release year: 2002.
Today is playing: Steam and digital stores for PlayStation and Xbox have this game
8. Star Wars: Empire At War
Empire At War began as an epochal real-time game set in the relatively unexplored period between the rise of the Empire and Luke Skywalker's ventures in A New Hope. It was already a great game, but a series of updates from original developer Petroglyph Games have kept the title alive - as an active, creative and passionate modding community continues to push Empire At War in brilliant new directions, turning this game into something truly special.
Release year: 2006.
Today is playing: Steam
7. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Originally, Fallen Order was intended to be completely outside the established Star Wars universe, but EA overlooked the potential of this action-adventure game and encouraged Respawn to change direction. The result is perhaps one of the most interesting stories in the entire canon. Players take control of Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis following the events of Revenge Of The Sith as he attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order and avoid assassination attempts by the Empire.
Release year: 2019.
Today is playing: Available everywhere.
6. Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader
Some of the best moments in Star Wars involve daring dogfights or intense spaceship chases. Building on this, the Rogue Squadron trilogy puts the player in the pilot's seat as they take down enemy pilots or protect precious cargo through the depths of space. The original arcade-style game was released in 1998, but the sequel Rogue Leader took the franchise to new heights, thanks to epic graphics and fast-paced combat.
Release year: 2001.
Today is playing: The original is available on Steam
5. Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Experience the pure adrenaline thrill of playing this game. Dashing through the desert in a scrappy racing vehicle is billed as the most fun thing to do in the Galaxy, and LucasArts had the good sense to turn that one stunning sequence into an entire video game. The game features all the racers and the Tatooine race track from The Phantom Menace. With Jack Lloyd and Louis MacLeod reprising their roles as Anakin and Sebulba, and a carefully recreated Tatooine landscape to race through, it's no surprise that Episode I: Racer became the best-selling sci-fi racing game of all time.
Release year: 1999.
Today is playing: It is available on Steam, GOG and the Xbox Store.
4. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
A 2022 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Games is the sixth installment in the Lego Star Wars video game series. In addition to characters from the Skywalker Saga films, there are also some additional ones based on other Star Wars films and television series. When released, the video game received mostly positive reviews, with praise for its graphics, level design, and humor; mixed opinions were directed at its side content and combat, while its technical issues and lack of online co-op were criticized. The game sold more than 3,2 million copies within two weeks of its release. Unlike most Lego video games, where players must progress through the story in a linear order, in this one players can choose to start the game from any of the three Skywalker Saga trilogies and finish them in the order they want. There are also short cutscenes between the five main levels that advance the story, but contain no collectibles.
Release year: 2022.
Today is playing: Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/SXS, Switch
3. Star Wars Outlaws
The latest Star Wars game is also one of the best as it represents an ambitious project by Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment studio, set in the period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The game is intended to be the first open-world title in the Star Wars universe, and gives players the opportunity to explore several planets, including famous locations such as Tatooine and Akiva. The graphics in the game leave an exceptional first impression - the worlds are excellently painted, with rich details that contribute to the creation of an authentic atmosphere. Each world has a specific aesthetic and atmosphere that makes it unique.
However, despite the high expectations of Star Wars OutLaws, one of the leading video game manufacturers - Ubisoft suffered a lot of damage and pressure because this title did not meet expectations, despite initial optimistic forecasts. Although it sold one million copies in the first month, the reaction from players was mixed.
Release year: 2024.
Today is playing: PC, PlayStation 5 i Xbox Series X/S
2. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Based on the Star Wars RPG inspired by Dungeons & Dragons by Wizards Of The Coast, Knights Of The Old Republic is an epic space western. Set 4000 years before Episode I, the game ushered many fans into a whole new era of Star Wars and gave the Bioware development team the freedom to create the galaxy according to their own vision. While the other games on the list certainly contributed to Star Wars lore, Knights of the Old Republic totally transports you into this fictional universe with rich additions to the galaxy we knew until then. The result is an intense, terrifying story that isn't afraid of big challenges. The turn-based game also means that every decision matters.
Release year: 2003.
Today is playing: GOG, Steam and the Xbox store have this classic
1. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The sequel to another great Star Wars game (Jedi: Fallen Order), Survivor had a lot to live up to when it was released in 2023, but it lived up to every expectation. Following the story of young Jedi Kal Kestis and his resistance against the Empire's rule, Survivor takes everything that was great about the original action-adventure game and amps it up. The worlds are bigger and more populated. Attacks are more intense, with blaster and lightsaber combos now part of the player's arsenal, while Kal's use of force is even more impressive. The engaging narrative also makes Survivor a game you can't stop playing. It's a basic Star Wars game.
Release year: 2023.
Today is playing: PC, PS i Xbox
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