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So what are your top 5 favorite Star Wars games?
- Thread starter Vanillalite
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Only 5?
I'll cheat then
1. Rogue squadron series (including battle for naboo on n64)
2. Xwing/tie fighter series
3. Kotor/Kotor2
4. Dark forces series
5. Shadows of the empire (still love the hoth battle)
I haven't played star wars galaxy or old republic but I have promised never to mmo again.
I'll cheat then
1. Rogue squadron series (including battle for naboo on n64)
2. Xwing/tie fighter series
3. Kotor/Kotor2
4. Dark forces series
5. Shadows of the empire (still love the hoth battle)
I haven't played star wars galaxy or old republic but I have promised never to mmo again.
Mass Effect
Member
Jedi Starfighter - Still believe this game is better than Rogue Squadron.
Rogue Squadron - Actually my first Star Wars game (along with Dark Forces 2).
Battlefront 2 - I miss this game so much. I know the new one is coming, but I doubt it will ever capture what made the first two so great.
KOTOR - I didn't actually play it until after I played the first Mass Effect. It's one of my favorite RPGs of all time.
Pod Racer - I sucked at this game, but it sure was fun.
This is not in any real order.
Rogue Squadron - Actually my first Star Wars game (along with Dark Forces 2).
Battlefront 2 - I miss this game so much. I know the new one is coming, but I doubt it will ever capture what made the first two so great.
KOTOR - I didn't actually play it until after I played the first Mass Effect. It's one of my favorite RPGs of all time.
Pod Racer - I sucked at this game, but it sure was fun.
This is not in any real order.
lovely ladies
Member
People didn't like Masters of Teras Kasi lol? It wasn't the greatest game (I don't know if I would even consider it good) but I had a lot of fun with friends playing it.
Seductivpancakes
Member
1) Kotor
2) Kotor 2
3) Jedi Outcast
4) Star Wars Galaxies
5) Empire at War
Man no one else said Galaxies?
2) Kotor 2
3) Jedi Outcast
4) Star Wars Galaxies
5) Empire at War
Man no one else said Galaxies?
Stallion Dan
Member
Rogue Squadron
Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast
Rogue Squadron III
Battlefront II
Star Wars Trilogy Arcade
Special mention: Star Wars Pinball from Zen.
Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast
Rogue Squadron III
Battlefront II
Star Wars Trilogy Arcade
Special mention: Star Wars Pinball from Zen.
Oh yeah, that's a really good one. I still have most of that game installed into muscle memory.
BigJonsson
Member
Knights of the Old Republic
Rogue Squadron 2
Tie Fighter
X Wing vs Tie Fighter
Star Wars Battle Pod
Rogue Squadron 2
Tie Fighter
X Wing vs Tie Fighter
Star Wars Battle Pod
KyanMehwulfe
Member
probably SWG... :O
i know i know.... but at release, when everything was new and undiscovered, during its 'honeymoon'...
game had the best 'living world' or 'daily routine economy' of any MMO that I've played before
and the best 'proximity community' ... a term which basically means 'sense of community' that exists not in chat channels, guild chat, etc, but purely in /say to people nearby... SWG communities at release actually existed in towns, and you would actually sort of grow attached to a town and the local players there, and actually GO TO TOWN to talk and socialize with people
the daily routine of training your skills but also hunting and gathering to build and maintain a home, visiting towns to socialize about server politics, 'news' (no googling faqs or youtube walkthrough) and actually discovering the secrets of the game naturally in-game through rumor and discussion, and in general utilize or contribute to local town economies (everything player bought and sold) or infrastructure (travel, hospitals, cantinas, etc)...
i mean, in terms of story... gotta go with KOTOR. the dark ending in particular is pretty bad ass... probably the coolest 'Sith' diorama or picture-esque screen capture of any Star Wars game... in general, game captured the general theme of 'becoming' (or re-becoming lol) a jedi better than any other Star Wars game.... what I mean by that is, Star Wars is always better when you start weak and become that 'one in a million' that just by default already being the ultimate bad ass imo... in KOTOR does that sort of 'becoming a jedi' better than any other game IMO and that is a pretty iconic theme or appeal of Star Wars mythology
but if we're talking about, overall top game, regardless of what merit its based on... KOTOR is better at being Star Wars than SWG, to be sure... but SWG at release still captured a lot of Star Wars (especially for all the players who chose to start on Tatooine and basically 'lived' in Mos Eisley or Anchorhead for the first 3-4 weeks of release), and because in retrospect it has still been one of the most unique MMOs and probably by far the best 'proximity community' and 'daily life economy' of any MMO, it's probably my favorite SW game.
pity that after 5-6 weeks, the honeymoon end, the community died and daily life became a monotonous botted grind, and the lack of content deprived into energizing life to vitalize said community or economy
i know i know.... but at release, when everything was new and undiscovered, during its 'honeymoon'...
game had the best 'living world' or 'daily routine economy' of any MMO that I've played before
and the best 'proximity community' ... a term which basically means 'sense of community' that exists not in chat channels, guild chat, etc, but purely in /say to people nearby... SWG communities at release actually existed in towns, and you would actually sort of grow attached to a town and the local players there, and actually GO TO TOWN to talk and socialize with people
the daily routine of training your skills but also hunting and gathering to build and maintain a home, visiting towns to socialize about server politics, 'news' (no googling faqs or youtube walkthrough) and actually discovering the secrets of the game naturally in-game through rumor and discussion, and in general utilize or contribute to local town economies (everything player bought and sold) or infrastructure (travel, hospitals, cantinas, etc)...
i mean, in terms of story... gotta go with KOTOR. the dark ending in particular is pretty bad ass... probably the coolest 'Sith' diorama or picture-esque screen capture of any Star Wars game... in general, game captured the general theme of 'becoming' (or re-becoming lol) a jedi better than any other Star Wars game.... what I mean by that is, Star Wars is always better when you start weak and become that 'one in a million' that just by default already being the ultimate bad ass imo... in KOTOR does that sort of 'becoming a jedi' better than any other game IMO and that is a pretty iconic theme or appeal of Star Wars mythology
but if we're talking about, overall top game, regardless of what merit its based on... KOTOR is better at being Star Wars than SWG, to be sure... but SWG at release still captured a lot of Star Wars (especially for all the players who chose to start on Tatooine and basically 'lived' in Mos Eisley or Anchorhead for the first 3-4 weeks of release), and because in retrospect it has still been one of the most unique MMOs and probably by far the best 'proximity community' and 'daily life economy' of any MMO, it's probably my favorite SW game.
pity that after 5-6 weeks, the honeymoon end, the community died and daily life became a monotonous botted grind, and the lack of content deprived into energizing life to vitalize said community or economy
vagabondarts
Member
KOTOR
Lego Star Wars complete (come at me)
Battlefront II
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Dark Forces (total nostalgia pick)
It's tough to only pick 5 because man... I am a sucker for Star Wars games.
I really loved the X-Wing games back in the day, but can't really get into them now.
Also really enjoyed Jedi Starfighter on PS2.
Regardless, all of my top 5 I can pick up and play at any time (and often do).
Lego Star Wars complete (come at me)
Battlefront II
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Dark Forces (total nostalgia pick)
It's tough to only pick 5 because man... I am a sucker for Star Wars games.
I really loved the X-Wing games back in the day, but can't really get into them now.
Also really enjoyed Jedi Starfighter on PS2.
Regardless, all of my top 5 I can pick up and play at any time (and often do).
Spacejaws
Member
1. Rogue Squadron II - Without a doubt the best RS game.
2. KotOR - Old school bioware mixed with star wars - heaven.
3. Episode 1 Racer - Perhaps my favourite racer ever. Sucked so much of my life getting those race times.
4. Jedi Outcast - Mixing PC fps with star wars universe. Throw in the lightsaber mechanics and once again I'm in heaven.
5. Shadows of the Empire - Just a funky mix of all genres and similar but different moments from the movie. Really enjoyed it!
2. KotOR - Old school bioware mixed with star wars - heaven.
3. Episode 1 Racer - Perhaps my favourite racer ever. Sucked so much of my life getting those race times.
4. Jedi Outcast - Mixing PC fps with star wars universe. Throw in the lightsaber mechanics and once again I'm in heaven.
5. Shadows of the Empire - Just a funky mix of all genres and similar but different moments from the movie. Really enjoyed it!
Gunslinger
Member
Best:
1. Kotor 1
2. Jedi Outcast
3. Jedi Academy
4. SWG
5. Jedi Power Battles (come at me bros!)
Worst:
1. SWTOR
2. SW ep1 the game
3. The clone wars game (where you play as mace windu in the first level)
4. SW ep3 the game.
1. Kotor 1
2. Jedi Outcast
3. Jedi Academy
4. SWG
5. Jedi Power Battles (come at me bros!)
Worst:
1. SWTOR
2. SW ep1 the game
3. The clone wars game (where you play as mace windu in the first level)
4. SW ep3 the game.
What the hell. It has the best 3rd person sword melee combat of all games released to this day.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
This game doesn't get enough love. Sad I never owned it, but I did rent the shit out of it back in the day (lol, renting).
Loved that horde mode. Wookie Bowcaster FTW.
Because they'd rather use their own properties that they dont have to pay for licenses on.
Ivory Samoan
Member
hooijdonk17
Member
1. TIE Fighter: It's the best space sim game after Freespace 2, and you are on the side of Admiral Thrawn. And you can join the Emperor's inner circle. And you can kill filthy rebels.
2. Dark Forces: The only Kyle Katarn game that actually made sense as a Star Wars adventure.
3. Republic Commando: Underrated squad FPS that deserves its sequel, Imperial Commando, right now.
4. X-Wing: Alliance: Great sequel to TIE Fighter and you can fly the fucking Millenium Falcon!
5. KOTOR: Would have been KOTOR II if it wasn't a butchered buggy shitty mess with dumb plots that went nowhere..
2. Dark Forces: The only Kyle Katarn game that actually made sense as a Star Wars adventure.
3. Republic Commando: Underrated squad FPS that deserves its sequel, Imperial Commando, right now.
4. X-Wing: Alliance: Great sequel to TIE Fighter and you can fly the fucking Millenium Falcon!
5. KOTOR: Would have been KOTOR II if it wasn't a butchered buggy shitty mess with dumb plots that went nowhere..
FlyingSaucer
Banned
TIE fighter
X wing
Dark forces
Basically, 80s era Star Wars games as I never cared for the franchise after the phantom menace. Still a little pissed we didn't had a lucasarts adventure game out of this.
X wing
Dark forces
Basically, 80s era Star Wars games as I never cared for the franchise after the phantom menace. Still a little pissed we didn't had a lucasarts adventure game out of this.
Dreams-Visions
Member
X-Wing
Tie Fighter
X-Wing Alliance
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Knights of the Old Republic
Tie Fighter
X-Wing Alliance
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Knights of the Old Republic
careless mango
Member
1. Knights of the Old Republic
Like the other bioware games it took me hours to get into but after that I was completely sold.
2. Jedi Knight Jedi Academy
Improved on the last game while still feeling fresh
3. Jedi Knight 2 Jedi Outcast
Great game at the perfect time for me
4. Dark Forces
Didn't play much as I was so young but it was dope as hell
5. Lego Star Wars
Don't care much for it now but the games were cool
There's probably lots that I've forgotten.
Like the other bioware games it took me hours to get into but after that I was completely sold.
2. Jedi Knight Jedi Academy
Improved on the last game while still feeling fresh
3. Jedi Knight 2 Jedi Outcast
Great game at the perfect time for me
4. Dark Forces
Didn't play much as I was so young but it was dope as hell
5. Lego Star Wars
Don't care much for it now but the games were cool
There's probably lots that I've forgotten.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
1) KOTOR
2) TIE Fighter
3) Jedi Outcast
4) Rogue Squadron 2
5) Episode 1: Racer
SO many incredible games left off this list, when Star Wars games are good nothing can touch them. Even the bad ones are good (I'm biased as fuck).
2) TIE Fighter
3) Jedi Outcast
4) Rogue Squadron 2
5) Episode 1: Racer
SO many incredible games left off this list, when Star Wars games are good nothing can touch them. Even the bad ones are good (I'm biased as fuck).
1. KOTOR 2- no game has given me more memorable quotes that are applicable to real life and thought provoking.
2. KOTOR- the first rpg to really sink me in.
3. Jedi outcast- awesome combat and enabling lightsaber realistic combat made it amazing.
4. Battlefront 2-- my favourite multiplayer shooter of all time.
5. Empty for now, nothing stuck out for me enough but hopefully the new battlefront will!
2. KOTOR- the first rpg to really sink me in.
3. Jedi outcast- awesome combat and enabling lightsaber realistic combat made it amazing.
4. Battlefront 2-- my favourite multiplayer shooter of all time.
5. Empty for now, nothing stuck out for me enough but hopefully the new battlefront will!
Triggerhappytel
Member
1. TIE Fighter
The greatest flight sim ever, in my opinion. Just felt so awesome to play, had so much attention to detail, a massive amount of content, excellent mission design and I loved playing as the Empire for once!
2. Knights of the Old Republic
Probably my favourite Bioware game. Brilliant writing, characters and lore, and a really exciting story which was far better than the prequel trilogy. Probably IMO the best example of a system that balances real-time and turn-based combat as well.
3. Dark Forces
This is still one of my favourite FPSs. Great level design, really excellent presentation and a scenario that felt like it fit nicely into the SW canon.
4. Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
A really solid and impressive arcade flight sim. Gorgeous visuals, excellent sound effects and an incredibly immersive feel which seems as though you're playing through the films.
5. KOTOR II
Struggled to pick a fifth entry, so kind of defaulted to this. A great game with much better shades of grey than its predecessor, but in most other regards I didn't find it quite as enjoyable, and they completely wasted Darth Nihilus. I played it on Xbox and technically it was also a mess compared to the first game, and the ending was totally cut short (and yes, I know the blame for all this is at LucasArt's feet).
The greatest flight sim ever, in my opinion. Just felt so awesome to play, had so much attention to detail, a massive amount of content, excellent mission design and I loved playing as the Empire for once!
2. Knights of the Old Republic
Probably my favourite Bioware game. Brilliant writing, characters and lore, and a really exciting story which was far better than the prequel trilogy. Probably IMO the best example of a system that balances real-time and turn-based combat as well.
3. Dark Forces
This is still one of my favourite FPSs. Great level design, really excellent presentation and a scenario that felt like it fit nicely into the SW canon.
4. Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
A really solid and impressive arcade flight sim. Gorgeous visuals, excellent sound effects and an incredibly immersive feel which seems as though you're playing through the films.
5. KOTOR II
Struggled to pick a fifth entry, so kind of defaulted to this. A great game with much better shades of grey than its predecessor, but in most other regards I didn't find it quite as enjoyable, and they completely wasted Darth Nihilus. I played it on Xbox and technically it was also a mess compared to the first game, and the ending was totally cut short (and yes, I know the blame for all this is at LucasArt's feet).
mcz117chief
Member
1. Star Wars Empire at War
2. Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
3. Star Wars Battlefront I
4. X-wing Alliance
5. Force Unleashed II
Special place in my heart: Star Wars Arcade
2. Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
3. Star Wars Battlefront I
4. X-wing Alliance
5. Force Unleashed II
Special place in my heart: Star Wars Arcade
It really is incredible. When it came out it was mind boggling.
What ever happened to that dev?
Future PhaZe
Member
1. KOTOR
2. JK : Dark Forces 2
3. Jedi Outcast
4. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
5. Jedi Power Battles
2. JK : Dark Forces 2
3. Jedi Outcast
4. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
5. Jedi Power Battles