Star Wars: The Old Republic

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  1. GoodDevilTr
    Jun 11, 2012
    10
    This game is the biggest MMO of all time. You gotta admit that. We've waited such a long time and thank to god they made a brilliant game. They're making updates-versions to keep game fresh every time. So what are you waiting for ? :D
  2. JakeSTALIN_RUS
    Jun 10, 2012
    5
    This game is the 3rd MMORPG ive played.The first was World of Warcraft (I am playing it since 2006 till now), the second was Everquest 2 (1 mounth was enough for me) and now SWTOR.I can say that at first I liked this game - it was very interesting and unusual for me.But then it became more boring and boring along with laggs and server crashes. Repeating quests , dull Battlegrounds andThis game is the 3rd MMORPG ive played.The first was World of Warcraft (I am playing it since 2006 till now), the second was Everquest 2 (1 mounth was enough for me) and now SWTOR.I can say that at first I liked this game - it was very interesting and unusual for me.But then it became more boring and boring along with laggs and server crashes. Repeating quests , dull Battlegrounds and disballance in classes , laggs almost always (even at night!) soonly made me leave this game.This game was supposed to kill WoW.And now it has a low number of subscribers and just does the SAME things as the WoW done before.Shame on you BioWare!… Expand
  3. raidet
    Jun 8, 2012
    3
    Entirely lacked the spirit and atmosphere of WoW by allowing you to see the mishmash of (poor) wiring under the board. Lots of stuttering of the graphic engine, lots of artificially convoluted and lengthened journeys to increase play time, underwhelming visuals, repetitive space railshooting sections, unresponsive controls - the list goes on. It all comes down to lack of the requiredEntirely lacked the spirit and atmosphere of WoW by allowing you to see the mishmash of (poor) wiring under the board. Lots of stuttering of the graphic engine, lots of artificially convoluted and lengthened journeys to increase play time, underwhelming visuals, repetitive space railshooting sections, unresponsive controls - the list goes on. It all comes down to lack of the required development effort. Everyone expects some bugs when an MMO first launches, but this had no polish whatsoever. The lack of effort shone through and overshadowed immersion into the world. I had more fun with STO. I no longer subscribe to either.… Expand
  4. Archibald
    Jun 8, 2012
    3
    After playing this game with a level 50 character on both sides I have to say it really wasn't that fun or amazing as all the critics say it was. A majority of my experience was utter boredom and repetitiveness throughout the story and game play. I don't get what is fun about having a majority of the quests be about killing a certain amount of cut and paste enemies. Heck I love actionAfter playing this game with a level 50 character on both sides I have to say it really wasn't that fun or amazing as all the critics say it was. A majority of my experience was utter boredom and repetitiveness throughout the story and game play. I don't get what is fun about having a majority of the quests be about killing a certain amount of cut and paste enemies. Heck I love action games but this game had too much fighting in it and not enough areas to chat with players or do other activities. The other activities are honestly a joke. Space combat and crafting must have be low priority in production....along with combat and the games visuals/ animation. The only thing I enjoyed was the stories of the classes. Just a big disappointing experience overall.… Expand
  5. Humboldt1337
    Jun 7, 2012
    1
    "Why Anakin! You were the chosen one!"
    This is the biggest disappointment in the history of gaming. This game could have been the best MMO of all time, but instead is simply a f-u-
  6. panther4000
    Jun 7, 2012
    3
    When i saw the trailers for this game, i thought this might be the game of the year. But after playing it, found it to be like any other mmo. The main story seemed pretty good, but the way the xp is set up you can't do just the main quest, you have to do a lot of mondaine side quest that they try to give feeling but the quest being the way it is made any feeling turn into board-um. I gotWhen i saw the trailers for this game, i thought this might be the game of the year. But after playing it, found it to be like any other mmo. The main story seemed pretty good, but the way the xp is set up you can't do just the main quest, you have to do a lot of mondaine side quest that they try to give feeling but the quest being the way it is made any feeling turn into board-um. I got to level 20 and could not stand to play it anymore. Unless you are a huge fan of mmo's and star wars, don't buy this game.… Expand
  7. neowiz73
    Jun 6, 2012
    10
    Amazing game, I really like Bioware's ability to pull you into a really well written story. The combat and animations are really great as well. Lot of fun stuff to do after you finish your main storyline. Each class has it's own main storyline that is different from the rest. Which is really nice so that you don't have to feel you are doing the exact same thing over and over again.Amazing game, I really like Bioware's ability to pull you into a really well written story. The combat and animations are really great as well. Lot of fun stuff to do after you finish your main storyline. Each class has it's own main storyline that is different from the rest. Which is really nice so that you don't have to feel you are doing the exact same thing over and over again. This has always been one thing that MMOs have failed on. This game makes recent MMOs look silly, it has more depth and shear content than any game from launch. Once you hit max level and finish out your storyline there are planet and alignment story lines to do as well. But it's way more fun to make a new character and go through another story line. This is the first MMO since Asheron's Call that has made me want to play more than 3 months. Most others I usually quit out of boredom and come back to check them out from time to time. This one is very solid and has lots of things to keep you interested. It's equally accessible solo or in a group which is great for those with a busy life and don't have much time to play a lot. The only time you really need a group is for the heroic content or when trying to do hard mode. Will play this for many years to come as long as it stays this enjoyable.… Expand
  8. jjnoahjames
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    I'll keep this short. Bioware did a great job, yet not perfect. The whole point of an mmorpg is to build on the game as people play it. Do I think after a slew of new updates this can be perfect? Yes.

    There are some great storylines, but than a lot of bad ones. They need to expand on the bad or consolidate them down. A big problem, beside hackers, for mmorpgs is that of size. Some fans    I'll keep this short. Bioware did a great job, yet not perfect. The whole point of an mmorpg is to build on the game as people play it. Do I think after a slew of new updates this can be perfect? Yes.

    There are some great storylines, but than a lot of bad ones. They need to expand on the bad or consolidate them down.

    A big problem, beside hackers, for mmorpgs is that of size. Some fans want things to be endless (lots of stories, etc.), others like myself want quality over quantity. I believe only small things can be great, and that trying to make things collosally good is almost impossible, though it's not, Bioware has a lot of work ahead to pull off such a rare feet.

    I'm excited for the future.    … Expand
  9. Bantantur
    May 31, 2012
    10
    This is definitely my favorite computer game by far. The story classes i 've played so far have been very enthralling and fun; and I couldn't ask for a better combat system in an mmo. Oh and if you have a computer that can handle The Old Republic on the highest setting then I strongly recommend doing so.
  10. mikey42782
    May 28, 2012
    4
    Knights of the old republic, was groundbreaking for me..i had never even heard of it, and i will never forget the day i saw it in walmart, looked at the box and said to myself? this looks awesome i must have it..
    ..and the gods smiled on me for it was awesome. Then Kotor 2 came out..which wasn't nearly as good..
    But then years ago i heard a rumor about KOTOR becoming an MMO. I was    Knights of the old republic, was groundbreaking for me..i had never even heard of it, and i will never forget the day i saw it in walmart, looked at the box and said to myself? this looks awesome i must have it..
    ..and the gods smiled on me for it was awesome. Then Kotor 2 came out..which wasn't nearly as good..
    But then years ago i heard a rumor about KOTOR becoming an MMO. I was upset. I didn't want them turning one of my favorite games into a game that all of a sudden now tons of people were going to play who really didnt give a **** nor appreciate the Star Wars universe the way that true fans do. Most of my life people made fun of me for loving Star Wars and being a nerd..and now people play it..anyway so the MMO came out..i was skeptical at first and i purchased it..which brings the first bad point-
    You have to pay for the subscription when you purchase the game..so a 60 dollar game automatically becomes a 75 dollar game..you can't install it unless you agree to those terms and set up a subscription. that was my first beef..but i fought through it.
    I install the game, cut scenes were pretty bad ass i must say, got me into it..i used to play star wars galaxies and loved it, and they got rid of galaxies FOR THIS...i love being a smuggler..so natrually that was my first guy..i wanted to be a half ass han solo, exploring the galaxy, trying to beat the infamous Kessell Run. I'll tell you this much tho..if you want to be a smuggler?? don't expect to do any smuggling what so ever. The second bad point? the graphics..its pretty much DA2. Same sound effects, same animations save for the blasters. Same faces. And Dragon Age 2 compared to the first was just a botched abortion. Game play is the same as any other MMO..While my subsciption is still active, i have not played the game in almost 2 weeks. I am tired of it. i am tired of the repetitive grinding, i am tired of being on a planet with a lotta players because if they are doing the same quest as me, sometimes i will fight through all the **** to get to the objective, then some asshat will come out of stealth, and do it before me, then i have to wait..but that is a common issue with MMOS i guess..what some people have said on here is correct..its a single player game with mmo elements...a star wars wow if you will
    I hate to say this, but i think that EA ruins everything it touches. When Bioware sold out to ea, i ranted and raved and said watch **** bioware is going to go the way of the buffalo. and i seriously think it is going to be. when dragon age 3 comes out i will probly not buy it..i refuse to buy mass effect 3 because of origin. i am going off on a tear...If you have played star wars galaxies, you know that you got your own ship when you started out..which is awesome..you could get into space combat, deliver cargo, you could spend hours flying anywhere in the galaxy..you could also have someone make a new ship for you with a brand new chasis design, upgrade your ship, paint your ship..it was awesome..
    space combat here? sure you can upgrade your ship half ass..but the space combat is on rails and linear, the missions are just variations of the ones you did at earlier levels. it was a very big dissapointment for me because i was expecting something more along the lines of tie fighter..for 60 bucks? i thought it would..
    anyway, the goods to it? the envirornments are pretty cool. Some of the ablities. the voice actings decent, the combat is pretty fluid..
    cons? i have a decent rig and sometimes the lag is atrocious. sometimes when i go to get quest it will take me about 5 minutes for the npc to give it to me due to buffering..another con being a smuggler, killing a high level boss and recieving a light saber with dark side affilation which i cannot use at all..
    i hate to say this but i do believe i will be cancelling my subscription..    … Expand
  11. The-S
    May 28, 2012
    3
    Essentially this is a single player game (with an option to play with others), using dated graphics with a giant voice acting budget.

    As an MMO, there is nothing new here and some puzzling design decisions (no customizable UI?). Graphically, average. Levelling up? Average. Story? Depending on your class, it can be quite good. Essentially what you have is a average MMO with a good    Essentially this is a single player game (with an option to play with others), using dated graphics with a giant voice acting budget.

    As an MMO, there is nothing new here and some puzzling design decisions (no customizable UI?). Graphically, average. Levelling up? Average. Story? Depending on your class, it can be quite good.

    Essentially what you have is a average MMO with a good story. However, when you factor the rumored budget the game had and the fact that it's Star Wars, average doesn't cut it. My advice (if you just HAVE to have Star Wars): Play the class you like for the first month, then cancel and montior it for patches.    … Expand
  12. SliPs
    May 27, 2012
    1
    The only reason this gets a single point of rating is because of the amazing cinematic's. The rest of the game is just a **** version of WoW build around star wars.
  13. gamer187
    May 26, 2012
    0
    Fails on every level to move the MMO genre forward its a step backwards from Wow and come 7 years later which is a real shame its just bland boring and low tech sub par basic and just not very good really.
  14. Buzzbrad
    May 24, 2012
    10
    Great game don't listen to others. Tons of fun and considering its only been on six months its on a great track. 1.3 looking very promising this would be the best time to join the game!
  15. lambor
    May 24, 2012
    8
    I don't get rating it down for being generic, yes they have taken WOW and stuck it in the Star Wars universe, but you know what, I like that and it is fine. That gives it a solid base for a MMO. The story cinematics are good and I have found the story for the smuggler is good fun, and I have had a blast with it. I can't speak for the others as I am not far enough in with my alts but soI don't get rating it down for being generic, yes they have taken WOW and stuck it in the Star Wars universe, but you know what, I like that and it is fine. That gives it a solid base for a MMO. The story cinematics are good and I have found the story for the smuggler is good fun, and I have had a blast with it. I can't speak for the others as I am not far enough in with my alts but so far all seem worth playing through.… Expand
  16. Cyntax3rr0r
    May 22, 2012
    8
    I needed to give this game a few months before posting a review. I figured my bias towards the franchise would make me spam 10 a dozen times. I'm one of those that left WoW because... Cataclysm sucked. ToR brings a better experience for me and what I like to do in an MMO. The gathering system is great. I've never met anyone who logged into my WoW guild and said, "I can't wait to goI needed to give this game a few months before posting a review. I figured my bias towards the franchise would make me spam 10 a dozen times. I'm one of those that left WoW because... Cataclysm sucked. ToR brings a better experience for me and what I like to do in an MMO. The gathering system is great. I've never met anyone who logged into my WoW guild and said, "I can't wait to go mining for 2 hours!" I do feel that the crafting in the game needs improvement. A buddy of mine who played Galaxies for 5+ years mentioned the crafting system there and it sounds a whole lot better than what is in ToR currently. The classes that I have played have enough variety that I see potential as class tweaks are made. I was surprised that my favorite class to play would turn out to be the Bounty Hunter. I'm sure most folks jump into a Star Wars game lunging for a lightsaber, as I did. As I dabbled in my alt-itis, I found there was much more interaction in the combat. Going from ranged to mele and managing heat (the class resource) seems much more interactive then just spamming a rotation. I'm not trying to gulp the hatorade, just my preference. I don't mind the quick travel to planets, but I feel like the game is lacking without some free space flight. PvP queues are much less painful with everyone in the same pool, but your level (abilities available) and gear balance it nicely. I'm hoping for more diverse PvP modes in the future. The questing is the best I've ever seen in an MMO. This is literally building your character's persona with every decision you make. Leveling different classes are not cloned experiences like in WoW. Currently, the game lacks that amazing endgame content that's supposed to keep players hooked. I really think this game has incredible potential, but they need to work fast to make these improvements. With new MMOs constantly on the horizon, you gotta strike while the iron is hot. Even with the game in its current state, I enjoy it a heck of a lot more than WoW. That's why, for now, I'm rating it an 8/10. I'll amend this review as this game continues to evolve. Here's hoping history doesn't repeat itself with another fail patch!… Expand
  17. Jraptor
    May 20, 2012
    3
    When almost everyone was a kid, they dreamed about being a Jedi, or occasionally Sith. We dreamed about wielding a sword made out light/plasma/whatever. We dreamed about being able to use the force and being a near unstoppable force for good.

    The Old Republic gives you the exact opposite. In fact, it gives you something worse than the George Lucas Prequels. First off: Somehow the clone    When almost everyone was a kid, they dreamed about being a Jedi, or occasionally Sith. We dreamed about wielding a sword made out light/plasma/whatever. We dreamed about being able to use the force and being a near unstoppable force for good.

    The Old Republic gives you the exact opposite. In fact, it gives you something worse than the George Lucas Prequels.

    First off: Somehow the clone trooper armor is in the republic, despite the fact that it's a long time before the Clone Wars.

    Second: Star Wars was not fit to be an MMO. Galaxies proved that.

    Third: The quests are boring and time consuming. I only got one of my ten characters past the starting world

    Forth: I don't know if this applies to all, but when I paid sixty dollars for the game, it didn't come with a subscription. I paid a total of a hundred dollars to start up an MMO and keep it for four months... A waste.

    Fifth: As many have stated previously, it has the exact same gameplay as almost any other MMO. Like many games, it is good, but quickly becomes repetitive, boring, and useless. It's not worth the sixty bucks.    … Expand
  18. Demikly
    May 19, 2012
    10
    As my first earnest go in the MMO genre (2 weeks of Guild Wars and 2 days of WoW played prior) - I can honestly say this has brought me whole hearted-ly into the MMO space with love. I have been playing now since the Australasian launch (March) and have subbed for another 6 months on the basis that this is some of the best gaming I've experienced.... ever.

    I've played both Republic and    As my first earnest go in the MMO genre (2 weeks of Guild Wars and 2 days of WoW played prior) - I can honestly say this has brought me whole hearted-ly into the MMO space with love. I have been playing now since the Australasian launch (March) and have subbed for another 6 months on the basis that this is some of the best gaming I've experienced.... ever.

    I've played both Republic and Imperial sides - 3 characters to 50, and several alts levelled to 20 or so.. and I can honestly say it's some of the best storytelling in the business. I've come from an RPG background (Baldur's Gate / PST / Arcanum style), and this has been a learning experience for me - the richness and deep skill involved with PvP/Tactics and gear selection have all surprised me.. It is some hearty stuff, and if you're a Star Wars fan, you will be in HEAVEN (as I am).

    Go out and get this game if you:

    1) Love Star Wars / 2) Love RPGs with great story / 3) Love competitive online PvP

    10/10 - so good!!    … Expand
  19. Wastelander11
    May 18, 2012
    5
    Fun is fuel for SWTOR, when you hit level 50, the tank runs empty. End game content is limited. Leveling up once was rewarding, and exciting. Finding new ways to take down the enemies of varying difficulties became a fun expierance. Once you do all there is to do, there is not much besides souless diagloue and limited character progression. Companions offer little. Creating new charactersFun is fuel for SWTOR, when you hit level 50, the tank runs empty. End game content is limited. Leveling up once was rewarding, and exciting. Finding new ways to take down the enemies of varying difficulties became a fun expierance. Once you do all there is to do, there is not much besides souless diagloue and limited character progression. Companions offer little. Creating new characters is fun for 10 levels, then things start to play repeat. Feels linear. Each class having a different story could hardly hold my interest when dealing with all the rest of the same old diagloue and quests. I wouldn't recommand it for someone looking for a hardcore, and challanging experiance. Big let down.… Expand
  20. BatmanRising
    May 18, 2012
    10
    Amazing. This game shows amazing promise for the future and already delivers on great gameplay, story and general meachanics. The graphics are brilliant for an MMO, if you have a high end computer, definitely put the settings on very high. The story mechanics are better in every one than all other MMO's and a lot of other games. The conversation system is engrossing and the plot isAmazing. This game shows amazing promise for the future and already delivers on great gameplay, story and general meachanics. The graphics are brilliant for an MMO, if you have a high end computer, definitely put the settings on very high. The story mechanics are better in every one than all other MMO's and a lot of other games. The conversation system is engrossing and the plot is cleverly crafted. The combat is always fun because you feel like their is a reason behind every fight. When comparing to games such as World of Warcraft, there is a huge difference in quality. WOW is boring because the whole game is basically one massive grind. However TOR has variety in companions, building frienships and weapons and armour. In terms of PvP and group combat, I am happy to say that the game works incredibly well. The group warzones in PvP all feel different from eachother and make epic battle grounds. For groups in the story, the conversation point system keeps everyone involved and the flashpoints arebrilliant for high-level players. Overall, I have no doubt in saying that this is the best MMO available. Move over WOW and Guild Wars.… Expand
  21. Part
    May 18, 2012
    1
    All in all, the most mediocre type of MMORPG ends up being the result of Bioware and EA's efforts. Ultimately, both story and gameplay, both PvE and PvP have been watered down to such an extent that even if I'm lucky enough to come across another player, (Which is quite rare, seeing as most all servers have been all but abandoned.) the game still feels like nothing more than a shallowAll in all, the most mediocre type of MMORPG ends up being the result of Bioware and EA's efforts. Ultimately, both story and gameplay, both PvE and PvP have been watered down to such an extent that even if I'm lucky enough to come across another player, (Which is quite rare, seeing as most all servers have been all but abandoned.) the game still feels like nothing more than a shallow singeplayer experience. Factor into this the borderline yawn-inducing endgame content, the infamous "iron-fist" moderation that results in permanent bans for the most trivial of reasons, and class skills that are actuall one to one copies of skills from World of Warcraft, and the end result is a horrifically bad game that only served to leave a bad taste in my mouth.… Expand
  22. Duanesmi
    May 17, 2012
    8
    I love this game, but fast running out of things to do. Even after 1.2. Cannot wait for more content!.........................................................................
  23. Sugewise
    May 17, 2012
    8
    Star Wars: The Old Republic, is a good game with great stories. Unfortunately the post 50 end game is lacking and very wow like. No open world pvp at all. Levels 1-49 are truly amazing though, definitely worth a play through or two.
  24. GamerSince1972
    May 16, 2012
    9
    ABOUT Criminal illegal slander: I have recently looked at multiple User/Customer Reviews from multiple websites and it is obvious there are people that LIE in reviews/ratings in order to influence sales of a game. My recommendation is trust NO User/Customer Ratings/Reviews (good or bad) and use only Reputable Critics that have a long standing in the gaming industry. Yes, they could be paidABOUT Criminal illegal slander: I have recently looked at multiple User/Customer Reviews from multiple websites and it is obvious there are people that LIE in reviews/ratings in order to influence sales of a game. My recommendation is trust NO User/Customer Ratings/Reviews (good or bad) and use only Reputable Critics that have a long standing in the gaming industry. Yes, they could be paid to lie too, but they have better accountability and can be more easily prosecuted if they lie. >SWTOR was made to be different than other MMORPGs by making story-line one of the highlights of the game. Voice acting goes a very long way in making a person feel a story is real, or cheesy. For me, one who likes a good story, the voice acting is top notch in SWTOR compared to other games and made me feel a part of the Star Wars world. >YOU feel more apart of the Star Wars world due to the story, but the story is not etched in stone. The story is based on choices you make in conversations you have with a multitude of characters you encounter. This allows you to become the character you envision and gives a stronger connection to that character's story. >COMPANIONS in SWTOR actually can help you complete quests by fighting by your side to help kill the enemies! They also allow for different story lines to emerge for your character. You form a relationship (which can be friendly or mean, romantic or hated) with your companion too, thus adding more attachment to the world you are in. You can order your companions to do work for you (create items or find materials/items on their own small missions) when you are doing other quests without them. Each character type has their own set of 5 unique companions. >OTHER games in the genre that I have played have given me a lot of fun, but over time they started getting away from an adult atmosphere and consistently increasing content that was goofy, cutesy, off the wall, catering to younger gamers, and specific cultural groups. However, SWTOR does not give me any of that immature and out of place feel. Even though the Star Wars franchise has a multitude of young fans, this game plays on a young adult to adult level story line and the people I usually run across are mature adults. >WHEN you create a character you choose which server you want to play on. The list of servers you choose from tell you a general population of players on that server. There are a lot of servers and the population will read either Light, Standard, or Heavy. CHOOSE a HEAVY server! I highly recommend Heavy (or at least Standard) because even if you like to be a loner, being on a Heavy server will not bother you once you learn how to ignore people through the settings options; and loners may find out that they actually like the multi-player aspect, which then being on a heavy server would be important since you currently cannot transfer characters to other servers. >I HAVE 9 characters, with my highest level character being level 40 (current max. is level 50). I will be playing at least a few more months before all my characters are maxed out on level and then will be able to experience more of the high end content (or lack of that I have read about). The game has already made major additions to the game since I have been playing, recently adding the legacy feature which is for higher level characters. As with all MMORPGs, updates and expansions are happening on a regular basis with new fun content added regularly. So, meanwhile I am enjoying the game and feel the money I have spent has been more than worthwhile. My recommendation is to try all the 8 different classes and enjoy each of their unique story lines to get the most out of the game. >GRAPHICS are not top notch. I love great visual productions in games, t.v., and movies, and SWTOR does not go to extremes to get the most high end visual effects possible in the current video game market. I found this is common in MMORPGs and it may be because of the high amount of people playing the game online. However, the content and story lines of the game totally make up for my love of peak performance graphics. Graphics on SWTOR I would rate about 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. >IF you really want to know all the features the game has, go to the SWTOR website to see all the features the game offers. >IN CONCLUSION, this game was in development for years before its release (Dec/2011) and it shows. The depth in all areas is well thought out and well done. The Star Wars franchise is huge and they have used their many resources to create a game that is very much polished and high quality. This game stands apart from other MMORPGs because of the emphasis on story which allows a gamer to feel a stronger connection to their character, the Star Wars universe, and the game itself. Regardless of negative points and/or reviews, this game IS a High Quality game due to the depth of the game and the emphasis of story that has been well developed.… Expand
  25. Draig
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Boring graphics, S.O.S. quests, its every mmo created in the last 5 years with a new splash of paint and a Star Wars logo. Pathetic excuse for time wasting. Pray there is another free trial weekend so you don't have to waste your money on trying out this ludicrous venture into the Star Wars franchise.
  26. rabid_panda_1
    May 16, 2012
    5
    SW:TOR is a bit of a letdown. IT's not a bad game, per se, it's just been done before and done better. Everything feels like classic WoW in space. The questing and combat systems are standard MMO fare. The dialouge with the NPCs starts off as rather interesting but gets dull quickly. I found myself just skipping and picking the option I thought would best improve my companion.SW:TOR is a bit of a letdown. IT's not a bad game, per se, it's just been done before and done better. Everything feels like classic WoW in space. The questing and combat systems are standard MMO fare. The dialouge with the NPCs starts off as rather interesting but gets dull quickly. I found myself just skipping and picking the option I thought would best improve my companion. Playing as a Sith Maruader I didn't feel like a powerful wielder of the darke side of the Force, but rather as someone who stumbled upon a couple of lightsabers in a dark alley. Without being able to do Flashpoints due to a shoddy grouping system there's little in the way of decent gear to put you on par with the enemies you'll encounter while questing. After around level 25 the fun really started to drop off as it became more and more difficult to even kill a simple mob. The graphics aren't bad, considering it is an MMO designed to be run on multiple system configurations, but the facial expressions seem a little wooden. The lack of any really non human looking races is a big disappointment, especially taking into consideration that Star Wars has a very diverse alien gallery to choose from. Only the Twi'leks aren't different colored humans, Wookiees need not apply. Overall the game would be ten times better if it had came out about five to six years ago when WoW hadn't done everything an MMO could do, and better too. It's a 5/10 not because it's a bad game but because it's not a great game.… Expand
  27. trublmaker
    May 15, 2012
    10
    SWTOR simply came a few years too late. TOR is an excellent game that missed out on the golden age of MMOs. Leveling process was never tedious and PVP warzones offer a viable alternative to traditional grinding. I'm not a big Star Wars fan, but the voice acting, graphics, storyline are stellar. In a time where money grabs(Diablo III, Mass Effect III) dominate the game industry, SWTOR isSWTOR simply came a few years too late. TOR is an excellent game that missed out on the golden age of MMOs. Leveling process was never tedious and PVP warzones offer a viable alternative to traditional grinding. I'm not a big Star Wars fan, but the voice acting, graphics, storyline are stellar. In a time where money grabs(Diablo III, Mass Effect III) dominate the game industry, SWTOR is an excellent gaming value. Not perfect, but it's likely we'll never see another game of such extreme quality. I give SWTOR a 9.2, and round it up to a 10.… Expand
  28. Jeboneyus
    May 15, 2012
    10
    Best MMO on the market today. Not without it's flaws, like all games, but the leveling experience is great, PvP is a blast, space combat is fun and a nice change of pace and the class stories are exactly what you'd expect from BioWare. I expect to be playing this for many years to come.
  29. lliam
    May 14, 2012
    2
    The professional reviewers once again have no clue or deliberately lead people astray. This is not an MMO people would leave any MMO for and it would posssibly and only possibly be a good first MMO. To be honest though nothing in this game is polished. The company has a great track record in non MMO genre but this sucks as a MMO. At least games like Rift tried you would be better waitingThe professional reviewers once again have no clue or deliberately lead people astray. This is not an MMO people would leave any MMO for and it would posssibly and only possibly be a good first MMO. To be honest though nothing in this game is polished. The company has a great track record in non MMO genre but this sucks as a MMO. At least games like Rift tried you would be better waiting for Guild Wars 2 or trying something like Tera online. Not a great deal of anything new in Tera but a far nicer game.… Expand
  30. gihal
    May 14, 2012
    8
    I admit that swtor is a stand-out, wonderfully crafted MMO. The story elements deliver on every front, the vocal performances are superb, and some genuinely clever innovations have been applied to PvP-PvE combat. Thereâ
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#19 Best PC Game of 2011
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. RPGamer
    Apr 23, 2012
    80
    LucasArts generally exercised greater quality control of Star Wars games than most licensed properties receive, though that didn't necessarily translate into titles that were actually good. I've played a few other Star Wars games in the past, and while the SNES platformers were pretty good, this one is even better. Knights of the Old Republic may just be the best game in the franchise, and succeeds at being a top-tier RPG even if one has no interest in Star Wars. BioWare did the license proud.
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  2. GameCritics
    Mar 31, 2012
    70
    I wound up bailing out on Star Wars: The Old Republic well before hitting the level cap, but not before digging into it more so than any other MMO I've played. Even if it is an unhappy marriage between two wildly different game types, the fact that it kept me hooked for so long at least counts for something.
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  3. NZGamer
    Mar 5, 2012
    83
    A good game. It pays excellent homage to the film series (even though it's set before the movies), and is a really solid MMO.
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