This game also allows players to dual wield and use a double edged lightsabers which was made famous by Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.Īlthough originally released back in 2003, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has been made backwards compatible for Xbox One and re-released on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Through the game, the player will learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and construct their own lightsaber from handle to blade. The latest installment in the Jedi Knight series, Jedi Academy is set 10 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and allows the player to customize their appearance and gender before entering the academy. The game is backwards compatible on Xbox One and available on Steam and would be a great choice of game for both Star Wars fans and casual gamers alike.
On top of that, players can also enjoy a single player campaign mode where you take control of a veteran of the 501st legion of Stormtroopers and fight across battlefronts that takes you from the battle of Geonosis all the way through to the battle of Hoth. Players can fight on the battlefront from the marshes of Dagobah and onboard the second Death Star as seen in the original trilogy to the fiery backdrop of Mustafar, the planet of Coruscant and more from the prequels. What makes this game a classic is its ability to capture the attention of everyone from die-hard Star Wars fans to casual gamers just looking for a fun game.īattlefront II is well known for its multiplayer features and its large number of playable maps from across the saga. New game modes include hero-assault and objective-based space battles. Released in 2005, this sequel features additional and new characters, maps, vehicles and allows the player to play as either Jedi or Sith. The original to the remake that appeared earlier in this guide, Battlefront II is, was, and probably always will be, a fan favorite. Rated T for teen (opens in new tab) by the ESRB, this is definitely a game for a more knowledgeable Star Wars fan who is willing to test their wits over a more casual gamer. You also have the chance to put X-Wings and TIE Fighters into battle against each other and command an entire fleet of Star Destroyers in outer space. In this game, the player runs either the Empire or the Rebellion in an effort to conquer or liberate over 80 locations including Tatooine, Dagobah and Kashyyk - with each location holding its own strategic advantage.Įmpire at War also allows you to play as some of your favorite heroes and villains, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Boba Fett.
Released originally in 2006 for Microsoft Windows and then in 2007 for Mac OS, it is down to you to decide the fate of the galaxy as you take control of everything from individual troops to starships - and even the Death Star itself. Star Wars: Empire at War is the only real-time strategy game featured in this guide and it is set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.