Star Wars remains one of the biggest pop culture franchises ever, 44 years after the first movie in the saga was released. There are now three trilogies, two spin-offs, multiple animated series, live-action TV shows, games, magazines and more, making Star Wars the biggest media franchise ever. One of the underrated parts of this empire has been its games – there have been many Star Wars games over the years that have been extremely popular with all sorts of players. The popularity of the genre can be seen from the fact that you will probably be able to find live dealer casinos which have Star Wars-themed games, and today we will take a look at some of the best Star Wars games from a few years ago.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Jedi Power Battles delivers something that you’d think would be more common in Star Wars games: the simple joy of using a lightsaber to slash through hundreds of enemies with a partner by your side. It’s not the prettiest or deepest game, but it’s fun, and it does feature a solid selection of Prequel-era Jedi. There are even quite a few unlockable characters and levels if you really get into the game. And while the Dreamcast version is easily the best, even the Game Boy Advance port isn’t too shabby.
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
Star Wars: TIE Fighter is the very definition of an oldie but a goodie. While its graphics show their age, the gameplay is timeless. Even though the battles take place in space, they feel more like World War II dogfights. Thankfully, this game is now readily available on Steam and other modern PC platforms.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Knights of the Old Republic accomplished what virtually no other Star Wars game has: it created a story that’s even better than anything in the movies. The tale of your character’s growth as a Jedi and the story’s big twist are still beloved today. No other Star Wars game has given you as much power over the fate of the galaxy either, allowing you to choose whether to save the Republic or rule it with an iron fist.
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
No game has nailed the feel of what it would be like to pilot an X-wing quite like Rogue Leader. The graphics were mind-blowing when the game first came out in 2001 as a GameCube launch title, and they still look remarkable today. No X-wing game has quite capture the Death Star trench run as well as Rogue Leader, either.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Though The Phantom Menace is often considered the most disappointing Star Wars film, it actually resulted in some of the best games. Maybe it’s because they didn’t follow the movie so closely? Racer took one of the best scenes from the movie, Anakin’s epic podrace victory, and turned it into a full-featured game heavily inspired by F-Zero and Wipeout. It’s a concept that was pretty much impossible to screw up and made for one of the very best Star Wars games.