Rank 1 – Star Wars: The Old Republic
Setting: SciFi | Developer: Broadsword | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 20, 2011 | Model: Free2Play | Rating on Steam: 89 % Positive
What kind of game is this? SWTOR is a heavily story-focused MMORPG set in the well-known and beloved Star Wars universe. It places a strong emphasis on storytelling and requires moral decisions, which will draw you either to the light side or to the dark side of the Force. The dialogues are fully voiced.
Although the game relies on classic tab-targeting, it tries to implement this in a more modern and dynamic way. Besides the story, the MMORPG also convinces with a good companion system, exciting raids in the endgame, and PvP content.
By the way: In Star Wars: The Old Republic one of the biggest updates in years was released on December 10, 2024. The game now has improved graphics and the names of inactive characters have been removed.
What content does it offer? The MMORPG was released in 2011 and has been constantly expanded ever since. If you start with SWTOR now, you will have hundreds of hours of content ahead of you.
You can expect:
- 8 classes, of which 4 belong to the Republic and 4 to the Empire
- Various races, some of which can only be used with a premium account or must be purchased separately
- A wide range of story and quest offerings
- Dungeons and raids in the endgame
- A housing system where you can decorate yourself
- Fun PvP content like Huttball
What do the reviews on Steam say? SWTOR was released on Steam in July 2020, and it was well received immediately. Currently, it has 72,185 ratings, 89 percent of which are positive. In the last 30 days, the MMORPG received 512 ratings, with 85 percent positive.
How many players does it have on Steam? In the past 30 days, there was an average of 4,057 players online. The peak during this time was 7,223 concurrent players. The all-time high is 27,416 concurrent players. Since SWTOR also has its own launcher, this is likely just the tip of the iceberg.
For whom is the MMORPG worthwhile? SWTOR appeals to Star Wars fans and generally to theme park and story players. The focus is on the story, into which you can dive deeply without paying. This makes SWTOR a good single-player MMO. Further reading: 3 MMORPGs you surely overlooked in 2024, but now is the right time to join. SWTOR is among them.
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