Star Wars and History
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Star wars and history Continue John Hamilton/LucasArts As long as there was Star Wars, there were Star Wars games. Starting with the original Atari to the Jedi Star Wars: The Fallen Order this fall, Star Wars games are often among the best, and these are our favorites. 1 of 21 Star Wars (1983) ArcadeIt's hard not to let your heart swell with nostalgia for this classic. In all its vector graphic fame, this Star Wars cabinet stood out among the many machines in your local arcade. So much so that they have reissued the cabinet along with two other classics - in 2019. 2 of the 21 Super Empire Strikes Back (1993) Super Nintendo Radosia and the horror of many Super Nintendo gamers, Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is one of the toughest games ever created for SNES. But pure nostalgia and our memories of the unfathomable fury of the nerd carves this game into a special place in our hearts. Super Star Wars and Super Return of the Jedi are also great, but there's just something special about riding Tauntaun. 3 of 21 Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994) SteamWhile TIE Fighter can never exist with the X-Wing 1993, this game keeps our attention because it gives us a look at the inner workings of Empire - one of the first games ever to do so. Making small improvements compared to its predecessor, TIE Fighter is a game we return to more than 20 years later. 4 of 21 Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995) SteamThink Doom, but Star Wars. The game introduces Kyle Katarn, who is perhaps his greatest feat as the character went on to become a favorite in the extended circles of the universe. But Dark Forces was also a hell of a entertaining first-person shooter, even if Republic Commando would continue to do it better. 5 of 21 Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) SteamA is the strange duck in the world of Star Wars games, Shadows of Empire follows Tyre Rendar and contains many different types of games in one. While it's mostly a third-person shooter in the shade, players also fly in snow speeders and swoop bikes. Based on a series of books, Shadows of the Empire was one of the first games on the Nintendo 64, and developers still found their feet when exploring 3D worlds. But despite the conspicuous lack of polish, the game means a lot to many Star Wars fans. 6 of the 21 Star Wars Arcade Trilogy (1998) Sega Arcade EmulatorA is a short and sweet game from Sega, star Wars Trilogy Arcade allows you to relive the most iconic moments in the original Star Wars trilogy. And you get to duel with Boba Fett and Darth Vader if you have enough quarters, that is. 7 of 21 Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (2001) Nintendo GameCubeFirst time the X-Wing appeared in Star Wars, you know you wanted to fly one, and Rogue Squadron II lets you do just that. Build on the success of 1998's Rogue Squadron, Rogue Leader all Nintendo GameCube has to offer by creating one (unfortunately, very very very be sure to have the names for the console. 8 of 21 Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outhing (2002) SteamJedi is an outsyer barely edges out of the Jedi Academy on our list. This game that features Kyle Katarn from Dark Forces is a great shooter, a lightsaber combat simulator, and has a better story compared to his successor. Also, the game's somewhat disturbing stormtrooper beheadings cheat still haunts us to this day. 9 out of 21 Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (2002) PlayStation 4 There's not much positive things to say about the Clone Attack, but at least it gave us Django Fett and the bounty hunter game. Only later were Battlefront games able to recreate the feeling that he is an elite galactic bounty hunter, but this game focuses entirely on this aspect. It's an inventive third-person shooter, and it makes us want Boba Fett's sequel (especially after its re-release on PS4.) 10 of the 21 Star Wars Galaxy (before NGE) (2003) SWGEMUMany Star Wars fans are busy playing Star Wars: Old Republic, but the original Star Wars MMO was the Galaxy. With a vibrant community at the beginning of the aughts, the galaxy has allowed players to live virtual life in the Star Wars galaxy, exploring other planets and choosing different classes ranging from medic to entertainer. With the launch of World of Warcraft and some questionable developer solutions (the failed introduction of the Jedi and the improvement of the new game), Galaxies lost its fan base and shutdown in 2011. But if you know where to look, the fans are still there and want to play the Galaxy again. 11 of 21 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) STEAM GOG ANDROID iOSSimply, best. Released in 2003, KOTOR proved to fans and gamers that the Star Wars story can be more than just a Tale of Skywalker. Set several millennia before the events of New Hope, KOTOR weaves together incredible gameplay and storytelling to make a game that is simply unforgettable. Not only is this one of the best Star Wars games ever made, it's one of the best games in history, and will continue to influence bioware of other Star Wars games that have been good but never so good. 12 of 21 Star Wars Miniatures (2004) eBayNee all great Star Wars video games. Star Wars Miniature feels like a beta test for The Fantasy Flight's big miniature lineup (seriously, play Legion), but the game was created as an easy-to-understand wargame that you could pick up and play right away. With fun scenarios, easy-to-understand rules and a common well-balanced system, it was easy to lose hours in this exciting game (and the miniatures fit well into any Role Wars game you could play). Unfortunately, the Wizards of the Coast has applied an aggressive pricing strategy that makes it difficult random players to squads that can be competitive. The game was discontinued in 2010, but this game is fondly remembered. 13 of 21 Star Wars: Republic of The Republic (2005) SteamStar Wars fans were introduced to clone troopers after a clone attack in 2002, and one elite group of soldiers was known as the Republic Commando. Comprised of four elite soldiers, the Republic Commando goes on a mission the average clone soldier could not handle. The result was an exciting game with inventive tactics and a HUD system. Its only drawback? It wasn't long enough. 14 of 21 Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005) Play NowI means not to love? 15 of the 21 Star Wars Battlefront II (2005) SteamWith appearance online shooters, it wasn't long before the Star Wars franchise would throw a hat into the ring. While 2004's Battlefront was good, its sequel in 2005 let's cut players with ultra-powerful Jedi, and it's just fun. 16 of 21 Star Wars Role-Playing Game: Saga Edition (2007) Play NowCreated Wizards of the Coast (which also make Dungeons and Dragons), Star Wars Role-Playing Game: Saga Edition is very reminiscent of DDD, but makes the game feel like a very Star Wars. Built on a less-than-stellar revised edition, Saga learns from its mistakes and builds something that allows you to truly explore the Star Wars universe. 17 of 21 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) Steam The Force Unleashed, as if someone fanfic became a video game, and it's fun as hell. LucasArts amps force powers to 11 as the main character, Starkiller, can pull entire star destroyers out of the sky. The plot is a bit head scratching and often doesn't really fit into the overall Star Wars universe, but this is one game we just couldn't put down. 18 of the 21 Star Wars: X-Wing (2012) Play NowAfter Disney acquired Star Wars, video games were slowed down to almost a crawl (and the disastrous launch of Battlefront II didn't help things). But when it comes to Star Wars board games, it's been a golden age. Star Wars: The X-Wing is the ultimate board strategy game featuring Star Wars signature space battles. Pilot the most iconic ships from the franchise and fight your opponent. Maps provide power to your spaceship, so victory can be guaranteed. This sprawling game is filled with tons of extensions, so it's much more than just the average real game. 19 of the 21 Star Wars Tiny Death Star (2013) APKF from the creators of Tiny Tower, Tiny Death Star is a simple mobile game where Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader have learned the power of retail. Now, it's up to you to create the ultimate Experience of Buying Death Star. Build shops, apartments and imperial levels and slowly grow your own little Death Star-with tons of Easter eggs for die-hard fans to enjoy. Unfortunately, Disney pulled the game from the app store in 2014, but the APKs original game can still be found online. 20 out of 21 Wars: Imperial Assault (2014) Play NowAlso from Fantasy Flight Games, Imperial Assault pits a crack team of rebel agents who must go up against the mighty mighty Much like other popular Dungeon Fantasy Flight Scanner Descent, Imperial Assault brings Star Wars to life on the table. 21 of 21 Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order? (2019) Pre-order Will this year's Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order make our list? It's been a while since we played a real hit when it comes to Star Wars video games.