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- Platform: Windows XP
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- Media: Video Game
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Star Wars Galaxies Empire Divided
Star Wars Galaxies Jump To Light Speed
Star Wars Galaxies Episode III Rage Of The Wookiees
Star Wars Galaxies Trials Of Obi-Wan
Star Wars Galaxies is one of the longest-running and most popular online experiences, bringing gamers of all ages and skill levels together in the ultimate Star Wars journey. Jump into exciting adventures that lead you to legendary Star Wars locations including Jabbas Palace and the infamous Mos Eisley Cantina. Begin aboard the Millennium Falcon helping Han Solo and Chewbacca fend off the notorious Darth Vader. Along the way, join with Star Wars characters on missions that span across the galaxy. Ally with the Rebels to fight against the Galactic Empire, or join forces with the Dark Side and crush the Rebel scum. Heroic adventurers can seek their fortune in space or on the ground as a Bounty Hunter, Smuggler, Jedi or a host of other unique Star Wars professions.
- The Complete Online Adventures includes the base game, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, along with all three of the game`s expansions: Jump to Lightspeed,
- Rage of the Wookiees, and Trials of Obi-Wan. In addition, the compilation features a special bonus DVD packed with premium content including:
- A slide show of Star Wars Galaxies screenshots and never-before-seen concept art, all set to beautifully orchestrated in-game music
- Interviews with Star Wars Galaxies production staff, detailing the incredible art, characters and inside stories of the making of the game
- Excerpts from the popular, From Pencil to Pixel book that chronicles the art of Star Wars Galaxies
- In-game movie featurettes produced by Star Wars Galaxies fans
- Cinematic trailers and commercial television ads produced for Star Wars Galaxies
- A demo of the popular PC strategy game Star Wars:
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Having played this game since its launch 4 years ago, it has seen a few drastic changes to the playing system (the Combat Upgrade and notorious NGE) which have unfortunately caused the player base to dwindle, with many older players leaving and fewer newcomers. Since the PvP and player association/guild aspects are of utmost importance to MMORPGs, this has been a major issue. However, with the constant new updates and improvements (which seem to be aimed at returning the game to pre-NGE style) older players seem to be returning, along with a newer player base.
The main reason I have personally not left this title throughout its many changes is due to the social variety; the opportunities to roleplay in an immersive Star Wars style, and the vast, wonderfully detailed environments to explore and enjoy; still holding enough excitement and new features to keep me playing for hours.
The graphics may be somewhat dated by now, but have seen a reasonable update to character textures not long ago, and with a high-end system (using heat-shimmer, volumetric shadows, anti-aliasing etc.) can compete with many more recent releases.
The combat gameplay may be somewhat odd, using a FPS point-and-click style along with RPG elements, but it does demand a level of attention and involvement from the player, rather than complacency; plus this mode is optional as an auto-target/attack mode is also useable. The popular servers (e.g Bria) still have a large PvP base, along with many PvE story-based quests to explore.
Another reason I've stayed with SWG is due to the non-combat aspects. Unlike games such as WOW, this MMORPG is not so entirely focused on combat and PvP. Other professions allow crafting of clothes, food, droids, weapons, armour etc. and the ability to customize these to a high level, giving a competitive aspect to owning shops/vendors. And last but not least, entertaining: one of the most enjoyable professions; learning a vast variety of dances, music, various instruments, whilst lounging around bustling cantinas, performing/buffing for tips and socialising is extremely fun, and seems to appeal moreso to the female gamer (such as myself).
I may be somewhat biased, as this game captured me from the very start, but in an attempt to be somewhat objective, whether you are a Star Wars fan or not, if you like RPGs, flight sims (the space flight aspect is very decent) and socialising online, then give this a try. And perhaps one day it will return to its former glory (maybe.)
The main reason I have personally not left this title throughout its many changes is due to the social variety; the opportunities to roleplay in an immersive Star Wars style, and the vast, wonderfully detailed environments to explore and enjoy; still holding enough excitement and new features to keep me playing for hours.
The graphics may be somewhat dated by now, but have seen a reasonable update to character textures not long ago, and with a high-end system (using heat-shimmer, volumetric shadows, anti-aliasing etc.) can compete with many more recent releases.
The combat gameplay may be somewhat odd, using a FPS point-and-click style along with RPG elements, but it does demand a level of attention and involvement from the player, rather than complacency; plus this mode is optional as an auto-target/attack mode is also useable. The popular servers (e.g Bria) still have a large PvP base, along with many PvE story-based quests to explore.
Another reason I've stayed with SWG is due to the non-combat aspects. Unlike games such as WOW, this MMORPG is not so entirely focused on combat and PvP. Other professions allow crafting of clothes, food, droids, weapons, armour etc. and the ability to customize these to a high level, giving a competitive aspect to owning shops/vendors. And last but not least, entertaining: one of the most enjoyable professions; learning a vast variety of dances, music, various instruments, whilst lounging around bustling cantinas, performing/buffing for tips and socialising is extremely fun, and seems to appeal moreso to the female gamer (such as myself).
I may be somewhat biased, as this game captured me from the very start, but in an attempt to be somewhat objective, whether you are a Star Wars fan or not, if you like RPGs, flight sims (the space flight aspect is very decent) and socialising online, then give this a try. And perhaps one day it will return to its former glory (maybe.)
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The one selling point for this game is that it is Star Wars, set during the classic Galactic Civil War period of the original movies, somewhere between A New Hope and Empire Strikes back (though SOE have just added Hoth and the assault on Echo Base in November '08). Agree with previous reviewers. This is not the game it used to be. Dev team has changed and a lot of their ideas are ridiculous and completely outside the canon of the movies and don't fit with the timeline when novels and graphic novels are taken into account. The best thing about this game is probably the online community. On the whole the servers are populated by friendly, helpful gamers who have put up with a lot from SOE and stayed loyal because they love the game. I for one, after 5 years, have had more than enough. Be interesting to see how SWG fares when Bioware release their Knights Of The Republic MMO or Cheyenne Mountain's Stargate Worlds. In an increasingly competitive MMO market SWG just doesn't cut as far as gameplay goes.
Recently SOE are offering free character transfers from servers identified as having low populations. These servers will be shut down. This means though that there should never be any empty servers which can only be a good thing. Most people who are new to SWG, as with any MMO with the same problem, get put off by the lack of other players online. Also SOE are starting to request feedback from players, but if they actually take any notice remains to be seen!!
Recently SOE are offering free character transfers from servers identified as having low populations. These servers will be shut down. This means though that there should never be any empty servers which can only be a good thing. Most people who are new to SWG, as with any MMO with the same problem, get put off by the lack of other players online. Also SOE are starting to request feedback from players, but if they actually take any notice remains to be seen!!
17 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I first played SWG when it was in it's childhood.
I was there from the beta up to the CUrb (for anyone of newer SWG this was the complete rewrite of 80% of the game called the Combat Upgrade).
Starwars Galaxies starte out as a HUGELY involving mmorpg, crafting systems and class systems were what unimaginably customisable.
I stopped playing around the time that the CUrb was on test servers.
Finally i have returned to SWG and i am not dissapointed!
The game has been dumbed down immensely to make it similar to other MMORPGs to help people get into it - but it's starwars... isn't that why we play it in the first place?
Starwars touches people in different ways, maybe you long to hit things with a lightsaber, maybe you're seduced by the ability to shoot lightning out of your fingers at people like Palpatine does in Empire.
Or perhaps you idolise bobafett? or Han? or you're a total wookie lover?
maybe you just want to play a game where you can spend hours murdering ewoks for some sick pleasure.
OR MAYBE - you just want to be/shoot a stormtrooper
What ever it is that attracts you to starwars, you can live it out here.
I reccomend this game to anyone who will accept imperfection as the price for getting to play out their dreams.
Starwars roleplay will never exist in a better form.
I was there from the beta up to the CUrb (for anyone of newer SWG this was the complete rewrite of 80% of the game called the Combat Upgrade).
Starwars Galaxies starte out as a HUGELY involving mmorpg, crafting systems and class systems were what unimaginably customisable.
I stopped playing around the time that the CUrb was on test servers.
Finally i have returned to SWG and i am not dissapointed!
The game has been dumbed down immensely to make it similar to other MMORPGs to help people get into it - but it's starwars... isn't that why we play it in the first place?
Starwars touches people in different ways, maybe you long to hit things with a lightsaber, maybe you're seduced by the ability to shoot lightning out of your fingers at people like Palpatine does in Empire.
Or perhaps you idolise bobafett? or Han? or you're a total wookie lover?
maybe you just want to play a game where you can spend hours murdering ewoks for some sick pleasure.
OR MAYBE - you just want to be/shoot a stormtrooper
What ever it is that attracts you to starwars, you can live it out here.
I reccomend this game to anyone who will accept imperfection as the price for getting to play out their dreams.
Starwars roleplay will never exist in a better form.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dont listen to bad feedback, listen to this
This game to put it bluntly is my favourite game of all time. Its not because of the gameplay so much or all the wonderful content but its because of the people that play it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by James S. Moss
let it die please
so after 3 years , i came back to try out the "new" swg to see whats changed, id bought the "best of star wars" game pack. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by P. WRAY
Disappointment
Started playing this game when it was still good which justified its monthly fee eventually the game got to the point where it was so unplayable who groups of players were quitting... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by C Robertson
Its fun but it may not be for everyone.
I played the game for about 3 and a half years and to be honest if you dont mind all of the changes they made its not that bad. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2008 by R. Fallaize
Stay clear, waste of money!
I used to play this when it came out and recently tried a 21 day free trial. The servers are empty, so no point paying £15 a month to play a single player game. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2007 by Tonebot
You might like it and then again, you might not.....
All things considered it's best to play this game on a trial basis to see if it is something that you are going to get on with. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by Mr. J. D. Rose
A returning players view
This review is based purely on the current state of SWG, not what has happened in the past. The game, whilst still run by SOE, has new developers and to be honest deserves to be... Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by S. A. Brown
A different game from before, but still awesome
SWG has seen many changes over the years. First came the CU(Combat Upgrade) Which rewrote the entire combat system along with armour and weapon stats. Read more
Published on 9 April 2007 by C. Jamieson
ok if you liked kotor you love this but...
the price monthly is stupid well over priced, besides that the game play keeps getting edited by the idoits at sony online, for example when i left the game they made creatures i... Read more
Published on 7 April 2007 by bob
No matter how much Star Wars there is, the game still sucks
I thought that there must be some good out of a game that's been going for over three years, and I thought that even if the game is poor I'd still get to enjoy playing in the Star... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2007 by R. Brown
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