Talking about Star Wars is not only about one of the most famous cinematographic sagas in history, but also one of the longest-running video game series in historywith titles that stretch from the 70s, reaching that same 2024.
This very distant galaxy created by George Lucas in 1977 is so immense that over the years it has led to Many video games have been created to expand this universe in incredible ways.. Although yes, only a few can be “the best”.
Use the force Luke!
To celebrate that this year we will have Star Wars Outlaws, an open world title that promises to revolutionize the Star Wars panorama in video games, we found ourselves with the wonderful site Metacritic to find out what it is all about. the five best titles in the franchise according to critics
5. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – Sith Lords
The Old Republic era holds a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the 2000s enjoy these legendary video games. Even though it is somewhat inferior to the first game, there is no denying that it is a lot of fun to play and has a great story that will captivate you from the first minute. It has an 86 on Metacritic.
4. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Excluded
Before the arrival of Kyle Katarn’s adventures on our consoles, Star Wars games were divided into two categories: platforms or flight simulators. In this game the emphasis was more on adventure and action
3. Rogue Leader from Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II
Even though we said previously that flight simulators have been around at Lucasarts almost since the beginning, that doesn’t mean some of their newest ones are some of the best. Rogue Leader’s level of immersion reaches levels never before seen in a genre-defining delivery. If you are fans of flight simulators, you must try it. Your score is 90.
2. Jedi Knight Star Wars: Dark Forces II
Without a doubt Kyle Katarn is one of the best characters the Star Wars games have given us. The best thing is getting to see his evolution from a ruthless Imperial to one of the most honorable Jedi Knights in the galaxy. It was in this game that we went from using a rudimentary blaster to a powerful laser sword. On Metacritic it has a 91.
1. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Did you really think there could be another match for first place? This title is not only one of the best in video games, it is also one of the best Star Wars stories that have been told in any medium, with characters as iconic as Darth Revan.. If anyone at Lucasfilm is reading this, make the movie now. It has an incredible 94 on Metacritic.
And you? What is your favorite Star Wars game?
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