The launch on Steam has visibly benefited the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR). Because it is currently the highest-rated online role-playing game on the platform.
What are the ratings for SWTOR? The general positive ratings from 21,363 players on Steam stand at 90%. The positive rating for the past 30 days even amounts to 91% (as of February 11 at 11 AM).
Thus, SWTOR is currently the highest-rated MMORPG on Steam. It even surpasses The Elder Scrolls Online with 82% (via Steam) and Final Fantasy XIV with 87% (via Steam).
There are indeed other games on Steam above SWTOR, but Path of Exile is not an MMORPG, Shakes & Fidget is a browser game, and Shadowbane only launched on February 6, 2021, and is not yet representative with the few ratings.
SWTOR is receiving great reviews
Why is the game rated so highly? SWTOR is currently striking a chord with players. It is not a sandbox and there is no open PvP. Instead, you experience a story and are guided through the game world by quests.
Furthermore, it is not an indie game, but offers a so-called AAA gaming experience. There is a large team behind the project, which is also known from other Bioware games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Baldur’s Gate. This leads to exciting stories that few other online role-playing games can tell. No wonder that it is among the best story MMORPGs for you.
In addition, it is a game in the Star Wars universe, and Star Wars is currently trending thanks to the successful series The Mandalorian. Therefore, it is definitely worth starting SWTOR in 2021.
What are players saying about SWTOR? We have gathered a few current voices from the community that show you why the MMORPG is currently so popular:
- reevain2 writes (via Steam): “It is one of the best video games out there. In my opinion, it is highly underrated. I understand why it is underrated (it was not exactly the perfect successor to SW: Galaxies), but that shouldn’t distract from how good this game really is. Essentially, it offers what the Disney movies lacked… actually what makes Star Wars unique (lightsaber battles, smuggler duels, bounty hunts, and so on).”
- Lambda 1.1 thinks (via Steam): “In my opinion, the best way to enjoy an immersive journey into the Star Wars universe alone or with friends. Whether good or evil, on the path of power or hunting for credits… There are hardly any MMOs that rely so heavily on story content, fully voice-acted dialogues, and also offer a lot for solo players. All in all, it’s a game I would recommend to anyone who likes Star Wars…”
- CadamL keeps it short (via Steam): “It’s a lot of fun, and there’s so much to do – even if you only play free to play. But you will have so much fun that you will want to subscribe.”
- JustCurious42 really likes the game (via Steam): “It’s by far the best MMO out there. But especially the best Star Wars game out there. You can play it as if it were a single-player RPG, and you also get all the typical MMO content like PvP, raids, and so on.”
What is the difference between the subscription and free-to-play versions? Without a subscription, you can play up to level 60 and experience all class and planet quests as well as the expansions “Rise of the Hutt Cartel” and “Shadow of Revan”.
If you subscribe for €12.99 per month, you will receive several advantages in the game. These include:
- 24 instead of 4 active characters per server
- Depending on the subscription duration, a certain number of cartel coins that you can spend in the in-game shop for items like mounts or skins.
- Access to all expansions of the game
Star Wars: The Old Republic is currently celebrating great success and is being very well received. Is it one of the best MMORPGs for you too?
You can also find SWTOR in the MeinMMO list of the best 28 free-to-play games you can play in 2021.
