For example, Gungans could build underwater structures and were the Zerg-like faction, making the species actually useful for once. But the power of the level editor and the new ranged-focused combat brought fresh life to the gameplay.Īdditionally, every faction had varied attributes. This game almost looks like a total conversion mod for Age of Empires II, packaged as a new game. There's even a full, total conversion mod, with a brand new storyline that follows up the first two games. Unfortunately, the sequel was marred by a rushed development, but modders have seen fit to fix the vast majority of that, in addition to new planets for you to explore. The discussions on cause and effect, and how no matter what we do, something good and bad can come from our decisions, are some of the deepest topics any Star Wars game has covered. Instead of impressive graphics or famous locations, The Sith Lords is heavily grounded in criticizing both sides of the force. As a whole, the game is the exact opposite of the Star Wars prequels. Your master, Kreia, stands starkly in the gray, while most Jedi and Sith argue absolutes. Then The Sith Lords rolls up and offers a dark, introspective, and almost gothic Star Wars universe. There's also a fan expansion pack that adds a new companion, and over seven hours of new content, with voice-overs and everything. It gave us HK-47, the Dance Dance Malak cheat, and an epic story of redemption (or revenge).
The original introduced us to a new form of action-RPG we'd never seen before, all while weaving a Star Wars tale that was equal parts traditional and new style. This game and it's sequel, The Sith Lords, are two of the best RPGs in existence, let alone two of the best Star Wars games in existence. (Best) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicand The Sith Lords Niche as the game may be, there's not only a community still playing the game online through Game Ranger and Hamachi, but it's also got modding support too, which you can find here.
Getting to the good stuff will bore those who want an action-packed adventure, but the most patient gamers will find this game to be a treat. The amount of stuff you can do through just a few menus and a limited space battle simulator is astounding. Maybe even have the Empire finally becomes a benevolent peace force and favors diplomacy over suppression. Perhaps the Rebels turn to terror tactics and a firm grip equal to the Empire to win the war. Or maybe Luke discovers Han has a force sensitivity and trains him the in the ways of the Jedi. Have Luke duel Palpatine first and leave Vader to rule the Empire? Sure. Once you have it under your control though, it's arguably the most sandbox-like Star Wars game in existence. Make no mistake, this game is obtuse and vague, requiring you to learn its systems on your own.
This is a fairly forgotten 4X strategy sim that Crusader Kings fans will enjoy.
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