

Given the size and complexity of the game, there are inevitably some things that new players will want to know before diving in.A far-flung dream for many gamers out there might one day soon come true: A new video game based on the beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic franchise is reportedly in development.īioWare’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) was the first game about a galaxy far, far away that disregarded the Skywalker family and set out on its own story about a Darth Revan, a Jedi who lived about 4,000 years before the original films. MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic gives fans the chance to dive into this space opera alongside friends, picking up a blaster or lightsaber and making their way through this thrilling universe. Whether one is looking for solo roleplaying, an FPS experience, or even puzzles, there has been a Star Wars game to meet that need. Fortunately, a flood of games has provided the opportunity to do so. Updated Augby Patrick Armstrong: Ever since Luke Skywalker first looked out at Tatooine’s two suns, Star Wars fans have wanted to set foot in the Star Wars universe. After all, you're no Jedi, and the Force can't prepare you enough for this one. Still, it's a good idea to know what to expect coming in blind to SWTOR. Those who come from other MMOs will find plenty of stuff familiar in this theme-park MMORPG. However, it's still an MMORPG at its core, meaning it has certain mechanics and intricacies that can put newbies off, especially those new to the genre.

In fact, despite the MMORPG status, SWTOR puts many other current RPGs to shame with its production value. Since there aren't too many Star Wars RPGs available these days, the best contender in that genre is Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), which is an MMORPG.
