Star Wars: The Old Republic
Step in to the center of your own Star Wars story as you choose your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Your choices have impact not only on your story but on those who join you along the way. Each choice you make can change how your story unfolds including unexpected story twists or devastating consequences that impact you and your Companions. Play as one of 8 legendary Star Wars classes include Jedi, Sith, Smuggler, Trooper and more – this is your story and you decide how you want to build your reputation and influence across the galaxy as you join in epic adventures and challenging missions on the ground and in space!
What it feels like
Story-driven experience emphasizing sincere emotional beats in companion relationships and personal narrative arcs despite MMO setting.
What it's about
Set 3000 years before the films in the Star Wars galaxy, featuring iconic roles like Jedi and Sith across multiple worlds and space adventures. The Sith side and dark-side choices invoke grim, morally corrupt fantasy elements within the sci-fi setting, with curses and cruelty. The Force, Jedi, Sith, and epic good-versus-evil conflicts invoke high-fantasy tropes within a science-fiction setting.
How it plays
Choices in dialogue and decision-making fork the story into different paths with unexpected twists and consequences affecting companions and narrative. Central mechanic allowing players to choose light or dark side of the Force, with weighty ethical decisions shaping story and reputation. Eight distinct legendary classes (Jedi, Sith, Smuggler, Trooper, etc.) each define different roles, abilities, and story paths.
How it looks and sounds
Standard third-person camera perspective for MMO gameplay and exploration of the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars' iconic orchestral soundtrack carries through the game, with great soundtrack praised in user tags.
How it's structured
Explicitly described as a free-to-play MMORPG with massive multiplayer gameplay, putting thousands of players in a shared persistent galaxy. Each of the 8 classes has a full story-driven saga with beginning, middle, and definite end, emphasizing personal narrative despite MMO setting. Player choices materially impact story outcomes, companion relationships, and reputation across the galaxy, creating multiple meaningful narrative paths.
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