Star Wars: The Old Republic

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  1. jeezy318
    Oct 24, 2013
    9
    I've been playing this game since launch. It's pretty much Star wars WoW. I like it. and love SW. It has a great storyline and the graphics a good too. Only reason it doesn't get a 10 from me is you pay to play. They have a free to play option now though.If your a fan of MMO's and Star wars... Get this..
  2. ZRated
    Dec 13, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SWTOR is slowly approaching the inevitable brick wall that will crash it. When the game first came out it was quite exciting. The story lines were great and fun to interact with, it had a very "Star Wars" feel to it...But, you quickly find out that it is a "once through" game.

    No matter how many expansions or extra content they throw in, it is essentially nothing new at all to the game play. In order to advance through the new story content you must do the same thing you have done on everything else.... the same linear sequence of:
    1: Enter zone
    2: Follow the limited path through the map
    3: Kill the enemies placed directly in the path that are waiting for you
    4: Kill the easy boss at the end of the path
    5: Get the next quest in the story and repeat steps 1-4

    In other words, the game does not offer anything new. Instead of adding innovative content....the developers instead tend to "change" the existing mechanics a little (changing the class tree, changing the abilities by removing some to add another, all of which causing you to have to re-spec your characters). New gear is added for the new levels which makes your old gear you spent a lot of time earning completely obsolete and not good enough for whatever new Ops or FP that came with new content....

    The most recent expansion "The Fallen Empire" is a fun story to watch but just the same old mechanics... I was bored with it halfway through after spending 20mins per segment just killing things in the same fashion as I listed above.

    The new major changes to companions, zones, crafting, and Flashpoints were all a real shocker to me. Your companions no longer benefit from gear stats. They really hold no diversity now as they all can play any role (Tank, Heals, Damage). The gear is now for looks only. This takes away from the diversity of your player as a whole. This change was made because the developers felt they were too overpowered and players were too easily completing content.... THAT is a huge slap in the face to the players. It makes most of the crafting worthless now.... Considering you can get your good gear from flashpoints and ops... it really makes crafting only for the high end mods you might get as a drop.

    The game changes have forced the typical solo player into playing the boring daily quests and possibly a heroic 2 and solo flashpoint..... but the game has suddenly bottle-necked players into having to group to beat content. 2 players with their companions can't even attempt a hard mode flashpoint now without getting ripped to shreds...even with high end gear. Now you must find or wait for a 4 man group in order to play the content....

    All in all.... the other reviews list the other issues and failures of SWTOR. The game is free to play....and after all these years playing it...I no longer feel it is worth $15 a month for the few extras I get being a subber..

    All it will take is another MMO with potential to hit the market and I think this will kill SWTOR. Only the hardcore Star Wars fans will remain.... Players are ready for something else in a sense. Especially the PvP players....    … Expand
  3. StormYeti
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    SWTOR delivers both a watered down MMO experience and single player RPG experience. It seems that where they have stumbled is tying their story content to the world in which it takes place. It is as if your story line takes place in a cocoon rather than in the huge universe that is the Old Republic. Bioware made a nice attempt at the story content ( it can be fun ) however some of theSWTOR delivers both a watered down MMO experience and single player RPG experience. It seems that where they have stumbled is tying their story content to the world in which it takes place. It is as if your story line takes place in a cocoon rather than in the huge universe that is the Old Republic. Bioware made a nice attempt at the story content ( it can be fun ) however some of the very… Expand… Expand
  4. Taitiana
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    Disclaimer: this is less of a review then a "so, yeah, I'm a random person and I'd like to average out teh score.." Well, so it's out and plenty of people are fairly hot and bothered like a brood of teenagers...one thing, however, that I don't get is that people actually believed it was going to be ground-breaking. The "WoW" mechanics are here to stay for a very long time despite all yourDisclaimer: this is less of a review then a "so, yeah, I'm a random person and I'd like to average out teh score.." Well, so it's out and plenty of people are fairly hot and bothered like a brood of teenagers...one thing, however, that I don't get is that people actually believed it was going to be ground-breaking. The "WoW" mechanics are here to stay for a very long time despite all your precious hype about MMOs. I ignored the game until two days before it was released, and it was finally shoved into my head that OMG IT HAZ STORYTELLIN. And since then, I've played it solely in interest of what'll happen next...however, to tell the truth, I'd dump the game in a second without the cut scenes and the choices. Actually, I wouldn't have even gotten it in the first place...honestly, it's just a dull game without all the make-up. Probably a poorer one then most popular MMOs--graphics, though selectively pleasant (for whatever reason, they removed the freakin' high resolution textures), can easily be beaten by a four or so year old MMO...gameplay itself is just about a meh. Crafting, however, is promising--if only the in game economy wasn't in some sort of recession. >_>

    So on, so forth--you've heard it before. SW:TOR is a MMO that's dismal at its core--it taps into a potentially awesome aspect of story-telling that nevertheless is superficial and leaves you with that hollow sort of feeling of dissatisfaction...the majority of interesting characters (Praven, damn you!) you meet are most likely shipped off to the dumps after helping them (whilst writing you a letter), and then there's ideas that are introduced but never elaborated upon (remember the true Republic?)....beyond that, you'd think that morality would be a theme more explored, but as it is a "accessible" mass-market sell out, profoundness is massively disencouraged. With the instancing festering severely in this game (even if you could blow up a world only two or so NPCs would care), the game suffers immensely from that sense of isolation and brokenness...nothing seems to matter ten minutes after the point--not even a cute note from the person you helped can remedy it.

    So, yes, the story-telling aspect basely sucks. Yet, you may ask why the hell I gave it a 10. To hopelessly try to balance out the user score, yes, but SW:TOR gives such a honest effort to make a story-driven MMO that I just can't bring myself to treat it cruelly. I'll be dumping it when I reach level 50, though I honestly will say that I genuinely enjoyed it.    … Expand
  5. aadms
    Jul 6, 2014
    4
    I was so excited to be able to play this game with my upgraded computer only to be highly disappointed in its presentation. It plays exactly like WoW, which, to me, is a boring and outdated game experience. The characters and their animations are laughable, as well as the graphics which look pre-2005. And it runs at horrible framerates with lagging and disappearing. If they are runningI was so excited to be able to play this game with my upgraded computer only to be highly disappointed in its presentation. It plays exactly like WoW, which, to me, is a boring and outdated game experience. The characters and their animations are laughable, as well as the graphics which look pre-2005. And it runs at horrible framerates with lagging and disappearing. If they are running this game at such low resolution, I don't understand why they're having this problem. Of all the MMOs out there, this one is the ugliest and plays the worse. This game looks and plays worse than the beloved KOTOR from 2004, so why is it being touted as a game today? Because EA wants to cash in on the MMO market, but like everything they touch, turns to dry dust. No excuse to make this bad of a Star Wars game. Why anyone would pay a subscription to play this is beyond me.… Expand
  6. CrAEckY
    May 3, 2012
    8
    Great PvE, specially all Quests are lovely, even the Flashpoints(Instances) are good as well. The Operations are fantastic, i mean the Boss-Fights have nice dynamics and tactics, they are worth a try. Unfortunately the PvP-System was nearly 1:1 copied of WoW...
  7. JMEReviews
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    The selling point of the game is the story, brilliantly written and executed... except for certain parts in which I utterly despise. In a Bioware game, you expect there to be same gender romances, but they were largely absent, except for extremely small additions in later expansions. As part of the LGBT community, I am appalled that Bioware had missed something SO IMPORTANT.

    That is the    The selling point of the game is the story, brilliantly written and executed... except for certain parts in which I utterly despise. In a Bioware game, you expect there to be same gender romances, but they were largely absent, except for extremely small additions in later expansions. As part of the LGBT community, I am appalled that Bioware had missed something SO IMPORTANT.

    That is the reason for such a low score.    … Expand
  8. chendala
    Jan 14, 2012
    10
    Star war the old republich is much better than WoW for now, I can say that cazu I have play WoW 7 years, and there is nothing new in WoW just endless raid and quite easy, but SWTOR has push the MMO in a new direction. WoW is a good MMO ever, but it does not means no one can do better than WoW. So do not fight with myself if you can not accept SWTOR.
  9. CaptainChaos
    Dec 29, 2012
    10
    I have about 40 hours into this game and so far, I would say it's a 10. I dk the reason so many people disliked it, other than all I can say is that I have been an avid PC gamer my whole life, but shied away from MMOs, except Anarchy Online which I never could really get into. They just weren't my thing. However, this combination of story driven/MMO really bridged the gap for me. I canI have about 40 hours into this game and so far, I would say it's a 10. I dk the reason so many people disliked it, other than all I can say is that I have been an avid PC gamer my whole life, but shied away from MMOs, except Anarchy Online which I never could really get into. They just weren't my thing. However, this combination of story driven/MMO really bridged the gap for me. I can play alone or with others at any time, it's great. The graphics are retro but clean crisp, the stories are really fun, and the Star Wars atmospheres are just amazing, both in creativity and in breadth (politically as well as environmentally). And it's free, so if you're not sure, try it out. If you like it, try buying a few Cartel Coins to get a couple of unlocks and you will become a Preferred Player which is better anyway and not that expensive.… Expand
  10. Jools86
    Jul 24, 2012
    9
    Brilliant sharp graphics, great end game dungeons + Star Wars universe. Since the 1.3 patch, the group finder and server merges have been a revelation, all of sudden thousands of people playing and groups are found in under a minute.

    The only disappointment is the lack of PvP open world encounters during normal questing.

    Needs wookies :P
  11. AlphaLlama
    Dec 17, 2012
    8
    Where do i start with SWTOR ? to start with i wont lie this game upon release was very very buggy. There is also no doubt in my mind at least that it seems like the developers released this game way too early to meet a unrealistic marketing schedule. But after playing this game for a while now and seeing the game overcome the initial bugs and unbalanced issues i will say the game is now aWhere do i start with SWTOR ? to start with i wont lie this game upon release was very very buggy. There is also no doubt in my mind at least that it seems like the developers released this game way too early to meet a unrealistic marketing schedule. But after playing this game for a while now and seeing the game overcome the initial bugs and unbalanced issues i will say the game is now a lot more highly polished and worthy of most gamers time. If you are a star wars fan this game is now a no brainer, the cost of the game is low and is either free to play of a very low monthly sub to enjoy a game with a few more shinies than the free to play players. I can honestly say ive wasted a lot more money on games not half as good as this game so give it a whirl. If you are a new player you are coming to the game at just the right time.… Expand
  12. Ozimandeus
    Jul 2, 2013
    10
    Routinely underrated, one of the best F2P games, and one of the best Subscription Games on the market today. Awesome story telling, amazing presentation and a game that will grab you. Any score under 7 should be ignored. This one is a 9.5 game.
  13. Milinko
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    Game is awesome for people interested in an actual story where you have actual interaction with NPCs instead of just blankly accepting quests without even reading. One of the best MMORPG I've played.
  14. DustyPig
    Mar 6, 2013
    7
    I've never been immersed in an MMO before, but I felt like giving SWTOR a try due to it being, well, a Star Wars game. It didn't make me like the combat system commonly used in an MMO, but I began to see why someone would. The graphics aren't great but they do the Star Wars world justice; after all, who sees Star Wars for the realistic and detailed content? Being a Sith Lord is awesome,I've never been immersed in an MMO before, but I felt like giving SWTOR a try due to it being, well, a Star Wars game. It didn't make me like the combat system commonly used in an MMO, but I began to see why someone would. The graphics aren't great but they do the Star Wars world justice; after all, who sees Star Wars for the realistic and detailed content? Being a Sith Lord is awesome, and anyone who appreciates Star Wars will enjoy emulating their favourite character or creating their own. The free to play option is decent; it's annoying to get less XP and be forced to grind to progress in the story, but it doesn't feel restricting in terms of PVP battles and space missions. Overall, my main complaint is the grinding, but it's only bad because of the story focus something that is rare in MMOs. And if the player finds it that bad, all they need to do is get a subscription.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. CiaranJ
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    I played this game roughly from 2012-2014 and then again in 2016. I would say the game back in 2012 offered lots for its money in relation to the class stories; they are, of course, the heart of the game. Yet, especially towards the endgame, the MMO features lacked depth. Since it went free-to-play and they released Knights of the Fallen Empire, the game has since seen a revive: you canI played this game roughly from 2012-2014 and then again in 2016. I would say the game back in 2012 offered lots for its money in relation to the class stories; they are, of course, the heart of the game. Yet, especially towards the endgame, the MMO features lacked depth. Since it went free-to-play and they released Knights of the Fallen Empire, the game has since seen a revive: you can play right through to level 50 and experience all the beautiful and exciting class stories for free. They have an OPTIONAL in-game market where players can buy upgrades, cosmetics, etc - yet a free-player can easily enjoy the experience (free-to-play players are somewhat hampered by receiving reduced XP compared to subscribers, however, the game periodically rewards you with XP boots, so you never feel like your playing catch-up. If your'e looking for a hardcore MMO, then this is not the game. If you're looking for a basic MMO with great story-telling then this is the game for you!… Expand
  17. Ordish
    Nov 23, 2012
    7
    Just because it is Star Wars the game starts with a score of 5 instead of zero. There is a lot to like about Star Wars: The Old Republic, and there is a lot that could have been done better. The Good:
    The graphics are good and mesh very well with the whole Star Wars universe. The sound effects are excellent also keeping in line with the Star Wars universe. The greatest strength of this    Just because it is Star Wars the game starts with a score of 5 instead of zero. There is a lot to like about Star Wars: The Old Republic, and there is a lot that could have been done better. The Good:
    The graphics are good and mesh very well with the whole Star Wars universe. The sound effects are excellent also keeping in line with the Star Wars universe. The greatest strength of this title is the story line, which is both compelling and action packed. The story makes good use of decisions affecting your character build. The Bad: After more than a decade of MMO's that use the age old, and tired, grind fest for leveling, this game will leave you feeling less than original. The story line is good but not even a fresh coat of paint will cover up a bad base coat. The game play is typical of most MMO's of the last decade. Get quest, kill x number of bad things, return to quest giver for reward. Rinse, repeat. Overall, you can't beat the price (free) and if you are a Star Wars fan you will likely enjoy many parts of the game. Just not for very long.    … Expand
  18. GFierce
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    Has great story and fun to play with friends. It is still better to be a subscriber but can do a lot of the game for free. Have leveled up a few characters and done as many quests as I can and still end up under leveled sometimes. Has a bit of challenge to it but is best for the story. Can be tedious at times and difficult by yourself. Best played with a group and not taken very seriously.
  19. TheVindelator
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    It's WoW with Jedi's. Does that sound like something you'll enjoy? For me it is. I had my doubts about this game from the beginning, but the more I play it the more I like it. Also, F2P is a nice feature. Sure they nickel and dime you for little things but you actually do it a lot for a little money. (Better than Everquest 2, Lotro and many others.)
  20. jamvaru
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    My first impressions (after a year since playing the beta, which i loathed) is that SWTOR is a good MMO with lots of potential for growth and improvement; it does seem to be interested in being the star wars mmo that the people want, though they are moving a bit slowly on the 'f2p', or 'premier account' option; i bought the $5 digital upgrade pack for the speeder and the 'premier pack' atMy first impressions (after a year since playing the beta, which i loathed) is that SWTOR is a good MMO with lots of potential for growth and improvement; it does seem to be interested in being the star wars mmo that the people want, though they are moving a bit slowly on the 'f2p', or 'premier account' option; i bought the $5 digital upgrade pack for the speeder and the 'premier pack' at $10 (about 1000 cartel coins) for the early speeder access and a couple of other things (only affects one character)... so $10/character gets you a very playable game, plus the $5 for the account, all characters

    -read my full breakdown on tumblr:
    http://jamvaru.tumblr.com/post/44304219941/my-swtor-review-of-sorts-that-is-too-big-for-a-raptr    … Expand
  21. The_Vidyam
    Jun 18, 2012
    10
    Probably one of the most well-constructed sailing vessels I've ever had the pleasure of riding. The foundation is sturdy, the attendants are nice, and I feel safe in knowing that I'm riding "The unsinkable ship"!

    I hope that Bioware can continue to manufacture more fanfictions soon.

    9999/10
  22. shinki
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    SW: TOR is a very formidable adventure MMORPG, with a lot of polish and a great sense of atmosphere. If you enjoy games like Lord of the Rings Online, World of Warcraft, or Rift, and you love Star Wars.
  23. MinnieMouse1308
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    Awesome Game with many options for a different story line depending on player's choices. If you love Star Wars you'll love this game. May the force be with you!!!!!
  24. titans300
    Jul 30, 2012
    8
    I'll start by saying I'm a huge star wars fan. Maybe not a total know-it-all fan, but love the genre and love this game. Sure It's not perfect, but what game is? I think the storyline is great, especially when you get to make decisions like a choose your own adventure story. I started with a Sith Warrior and took him to lvl 50 and I've started 6 more classes. I will say for the most part II'll start by saying I'm a huge star wars fan. Maybe not a total know-it-all fan, but love the genre and love this game. Sure It's not perfect, but what game is? I think the storyline is great, especially when you get to make decisions like a choose your own adventure story. I started with a Sith Warrior and took him to lvl 50 and I've started 6 more classes. I will say for the most part I don't have all the problems with game-play as a lot of people say they do and sure, I may lag from time to time, but what on-line game doesn't. I bought the game from the store, loaded it right up, and started playing without a hitch( I've been playing for 6 months now). I'm not a computer genus, but I did build my own computer and think maybe some of the problems I've seen on the forums may be operator error. If you read a review from a WoW vet, take it with a grain of sand. I didn't like WoW, played it for three months and cancelled. However, I love this game. I'm sure to the die-hard player that expects nothing but perfection, this game has a numerous if not an infinite number of issues, but to a person that loves Star Wars and likes an RPG with some social aspects, then here you go. I think that this game will only get better with time.… Expand
  25. Bladrak
    Aug 31, 2012
    8
    Star Wars: the Old Republic is a good MMORPG. Not a perfect one, yes, but good nonetheless. The story lines are incredibly addictive, graphics are quite good (not top the line, but it's a MMO), and the game is full of information regarding the SW Lore.
    The companion system is really interesting: having the ability to get a character fighting beside you, sharing your adventure with you, is    Star Wars: the Old Republic is a good MMORPG. Not a perfect one, yes, but good nonetheless. The story lines are incredibly addictive, graphics are quite good (not top the line, but it's a MMO), and the game is full of information regarding the SW Lore.
    The companion system is really interesting: having the ability to get a character fighting beside you, sharing your adventure with you, is helpful and story-wise really nice. Moreover, they're the ones doing your crafts for you!    … Expand
  26. Lako
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    This is a great game. I've been playing since the beginning and I'm still a subscriber. This game is for people who like to play games like World of Warcraft or Everquest 2 and are also fans of Star Wars or like the general theme of Star Wars. Most of the bad reviews come from either "Knights of the Old Republic" or "Star Wars Galaxies" fans. I understand perfectly why they don't like "TheThis is a great game. I've been playing since the beginning and I'm still a subscriber. This game is for people who like to play games like World of Warcraft or Everquest 2 and are also fans of Star Wars or like the general theme of Star Wars. Most of the bad reviews come from either "Knights of the Old Republic" or "Star Wars Galaxies" fans. I understand perfectly why they don't like "The Old Republic", it's not the same game as either of those two games. So my question is, why are they reviewing this game? I don't enjoy Star Wars movies. They don't interest me. Because of that, I don't think I have a valid opinion and don't review Star Wars movies. The bad reviews of this game come from people telling how it's not like KOTOR or SWG. Which was never the point. It's an MMORPG that takes place in the same timeline as KOTOR. And if they think remaking SWG was the way to go, they're wrong. SWG never saw anywhere near 1000000 subs and barely sold 1000000 copies. The Old Republic had a rough start, but sold 2 million copies in the first couple months. They started off with way too many servers, which alienated users. There was no good system to find people to group up for flash points. You couldn't edit the UI. They've fixed a lot of those problems. There are less servers and they are packed. They now have a random flashpoint/operation/group quest queue system. The UI can be completely customized, although there is no addons/mods for it. This game is a lot like WoW, as far as game play. The way the stories in the game are told are completely different. I think SWToR does a much better job. The story is probably SWToR's best feature. It makes leveling up not such a grind. One thing that bothers me is both fleets republic/sith look exactly the same. I don't care if the lore states they had the same contractors, that's just plain cheap. In most cases I would recommend reading a negative reviews to get a better picture of how a game is. This is not the case with this game. The people who give this game a bad review either want a completely different game or have never played an MMORPG.… Expand
  27. 91metalhead
    Sep 24, 2012
    8
    Tor does a lot of things right, and in my opinion is the best MMO out there right now. Endgame doesn't do much for me anyway, so i won't comment on it, however, what i have played is fine. The game is constantly evolving and making the experience better. i usually play it on and off, because (like any game) it gets boring if you "overplay" it, but anygame does that, and some people justTor does a lot of things right, and in my opinion is the best MMO out there right now. Endgame doesn't do much for me anyway, so i won't comment on it, however, what i have played is fine. The game is constantly evolving and making the experience better. i usually play it on and off, because (like any game) it gets boring if you "overplay" it, but anygame does that, and some people just fail to realize that if you blow through the content without breaks, it's going to tire you out.… Expand
  28. louish1982
    Sep 28, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing, as a Star Wars fan i am very pleased, i don t get what people are complaining about, i think people are just so sad they have to bash on things. This game is pretty much like WoW in the Star Wars universe with voiced dialogue and better graphics like most people say. How is this a bad thing??? Wow has been the leading MMO for nearly a decade and its not like a lot ofThis game is amazing, as a Star Wars fan i am very pleased, i don t get what people are complaining about, i think people are just so sad they have to bash on things. This game is pretty much like WoW in the Star Wars universe with voiced dialogue and better graphics like most people say. How is this a bad thing??? Wow has been the leading MMO for nearly a decade and its not like a lot of other mmo out there are innovating much beyond this model. There are some bugs here and there but hey, which mmo hasn't? I deeply enjoy this game and hope it will fair better on the business point because i want it around for a long time. Screw the haters and their miserable lives....… Expand
  29. Marmalade
    Sep 29, 2012
    9
    Ok, I'll say it - I'm a former WoW player, and I was skeptical about trying this game, because I've been sucked into the hype of other would-be "WoW-Killers" like Warhammer and Aeon that ended up being profound disappointments - but my WoW friends talked me into it. You can imagine my shock when I ended up LOVING this game moreso than WoW (shocking, as I'd been convinced that WoW was theOk, I'll say it - I'm a former WoW player, and I was skeptical about trying this game, because I've been sucked into the hype of other would-be "WoW-Killers" like Warhammer and Aeon that ended up being profound disappointments - but my WoW friends talked me into it. You can imagine my shock when I ended up LOVING this game moreso than WoW (shocking, as I'd been convinced that WoW was the best game I'd ever played). Part of me is mystified as to why SWTOR failed as an MMO, because it contains so many revolutionary ideas - I love the crafting system, I love the fact that my character can actually have conversations with quest givers and I love the individual story lines of each class - and hey, I'm a female player so I LOVED the fact you could romance your companions. The only reason I stopped playing is because all of my friends left and went back to WoW, which pissed me off because I loved (and still love) SWTOR. It was my first BioWare game and ended up being the gateway drug that led me to try Dragon Age: Origins (Best. Game. EVER) and the Mass Effect trillogy (fantastic - if you ignore the ending of ME3). If you like Bioware games (the ones that were good ;)) this game hearkens back to the greatness that was once Bioware, and if you're not an MMO player, this game has a single-player feel that deserves to be played through (and it's apparently going F2P soon). I admit, there are essential features that were missing from SWTOR that led to its loss of subscribers - there was no Looking for Group feature, the end-game wasn't fully developed and (sadly) once your class story line was complete, that was it - nothing else. As well, one thing Blizzard has on Bioware is the fact that they create their games with both a PC and Mac platform (because, for all their faults, Blizzard can obviously see that Apple is on its way to taking over the world - LOL - and that the more people you make the game available to, the higher your subscriber base will be). I almost didn't get the game because I have a Mac (but ended up getting SWTOR and Windows 7 for Christmas), and I believe that Bioware was short-sighted in this decision and missed out on a lot of subscribers because they only released it on a PC platform. On the good side, the writing and stories of the classes I played (Imperial Agent, Inquisitor and Consular) were fantastic. The quests were engaging, humorous and well-written - and hey, there was sex and relationships in the game as well, which gave it an adult feel (not a panda in sight - or a Jar Jar Binks). I loved how I could make my character either dark side or light side, and was fascinated by the added lore to the Star Wars universe, as well as the several call-backs to KOTOR. I was a little disappointed in the battlegrounds (Huttball...oh, Huttball...why did I always get f'ing HUTTBALL?!) though the strength of this game lies in the rich class stories and the quests. I also loved the space battles, though it would have been cool if they'd included PvP space battles on release (and the features they promised us that came too late, like Legacy and same-sex options for romanceable companions). Honestly, and I might get down-voted for this because we're all pretty pissed at BiowarEA for ME3 and DA2, but I truly believe that SWTOR is better than WoW as a game, though perhaps it wasn't as successful as an MMO because it felt like a single player game WITHIN an MMO, which I believe tore away at the fabric that makes an MMO successful - the social aspect of the game, something Blizzard has down to a science. Because of your companions, you didn't particularly NEED another person to quest with, though it was still fun to quest with my friends. I was pretty angry when my friends all left SWTOR to go back to WoW (the population was tanking and it got harder for them to find groups, though in SWTOR, I didn't really care about doing dungeons/flashpoints because the questing and story aspect of the game was so engaging). I ended up going back with them until MoP came along. It made me sad that SWTOR isn't doing well, because I truly believe this is a high-quality game, and I will play it again once it goes F2P. I almost want to go back and pay a monthly fee, because it's worth it, really it is, but after ME3 I don't want to give Bioware any more of my money. I highly recommend this game, and believe it's lack of success lies in Bioware releasing the game before it was done (adding features like Legacy points long after people had already left) and their lack of flexibility when it comes to releasing the game on a Mac platform. What they did release was fantastic and I will play it again, but the features that keep MMO players around were missing, and BioWare wasn't savvy enough to release the game when it had the features needed to retain a subscriber base.… Expand
  30. 64BitGamer
    Nov 15, 2012
    8
    Swtor is the only mmo-rpg that i ever got into. The story line for the different classes is what keeps me interested in the game. And all the fun operations. It took me allot of time before i got to lvl 50. I kinda sucked at the game before i got my rotation down. But i am addicted to the game now when i know what i am doing. And i never grow tiered of the interesting dialog in the game.Swtor is the only mmo-rpg that i ever got into. The story line for the different classes is what keeps me interested in the game. And all the fun operations. It took me allot of time before i got to lvl 50. I kinda sucked at the game before i got my rotation down. But i am addicted to the game now when i know what i am doing. And i never grow tiered of the interesting dialog in the game. And that is a major feature in the game in my opinion. Fully voiced dialog in a mmo. What madness is this. I love it and now i can't play any other mmo where you have to read the quest. Yeah i am a bit lazy that way. And i blame it all on this amazing game. Go get it. F2P is probably out by the time you read this. let's hope that the game don't get populated by twelve year old WOW veterans...… Expand
  31. Amberes
    Nov 26, 2012
    10
    Forget all the people who are saying that they played it for 3 months during which they hated it.

    You dont play a game for months unless it's addictive, fun and well thought out.

    Just try it yourself, (spend 5 bucks to become 'premium') and enjoy the ride.
  32. reg345
    Dec 19, 2012
    10
    The voice acting is marvelous and like nothing ever done in MMOs before, It's the type of thing that's bound to influence the genre (and it has). Great game! I think at its current state it has soooo much potential but it's up to EA/Bioware to make it happen. It's a very game as is and I think it can get way better. Truly one of the better MMOs in recent times.
  33. Ellixer
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    ToR is an interesting game, that doesn't mean it's necessarily good (though I for once certainly enjoyed the hell out of it), it's because TOR is a genuinely innovative as an MMO because it tried (and succeeded for the most part) to have 8 distinct epic class stories that suit any Star Wars fan's desire to role-play his own character, packed with the usual Bioware's consistentlyToR is an interesting game, that doesn't mean it's necessarily good (though I for once certainly enjoyed the hell out of it), it's because TOR is a genuinely innovative as an MMO because it tried (and succeeded for the most part) to have 8 distinct epic class stories that suit any Star Wars fan's desire to role-play his own character, packed with the usual Bioware's consistently well-written characters and plot.

    Let's get ToR's uninspiring if competent parts out of the way as quickly as possible. The music is decent but not used often enough, the visual is well-designed but technically unimpressive and the environment is hit and miss. Voice acting, on the other hand, was consistently good (or at least I thought it would). Gameplay is competent if uninspiring. I've heard many people say the combat is very similar to WoW but I've never actually played that one beyond a few levels at a friend's house so I can't really confirm that. Combat in ToR is neither as tactical as Dragon Age nor as action-packed like Mass Effect 3, rather it tests the player's ability to juggle numerous abilities to maximum effect. For the most part all you'll be focusing managing your cooldown and force bar (or other equivalents of a mana bar). Beyond that there are also many other usual MMO stuffs that I don't care for for the most part such as Guild stuffs, raids, PvP (which was surprisingly good according to most people), etc.

    Now onto the part that Bioware is known for, and for good reasons too. The writing and characters were on par with Bioware's usual standards, the lore was intriguing as well as fleshed out and the characters are numerous and distinct, if artificial due to the affection system. The story has ups and downs however. While they were well written and interesting, the pacing itself was severely hurt by the MMO format. Backtracking and endless side quests were the 2 biggest issues for me. Side quests kill any sense of momentum gained by the interesting class story and any remaining sense of flow is then finished off whenever you die by accidentally attracting a mob while fighting something else. Thankfully, the stories themselves when you finally get to them, are distinct and intriguing. Shockingly enough, the MMO doesn't just hurt the story-telling, it actually bolstered it in some ways. Having other people around actually helped me be immersed into the world sometimes. More importantly, having 8 classes mean that Bioware had to write full stories for characters that no one would actually write for a full Star Wars game, such as the story of the Imperial Agent, the Sith Warrior/Inquisitor, the Smuggler, etc. While there are ones that many people like and ones that most people hated, they essentially cover almost everyone's taste: the Imperial Agent is basically a sci-fi James Bonds (incidentally my favourite story so far), the Jedi Knight is your typical Star Wars story and the Smuggler is a humorous/adventurous story of a rogue living in the Star Wars universe. Furthermore, having all these classes provide the player with the ability to see the same universe through 8 different perspectives. As for the F2P model, yeah it has countless annoying restrictions but they're ultimately harmless in my opinion, at least up until you reach level 50. These restrictions are nearly all just either cosmetic or simply serve to slow you down. As a F2P player myself, I can confirm that these things are indeed infuriating but I willingly levelled my way up to 50 without paying any real money and that has to be a plus. But really, the game started out as a subscription game and getting a F2P model can't be a bad thing (for consumers) so I suggest you grab it if you have any interest in the game and see how it goes with the prologue.

    In short, I had a blast at the game and I didn't have to pay anything for it (I know probably should). People may say that I gave it too high a score after pointing out so many that was wrong with it but ultimately it boils down to how much those shortcomings bother you. Yeah I'd have prefer it to be a single-player episodic series (so we can have all 8 classes) in order to solve the dumb pacing issues and absurd amount of production money but what is here is a very entertaining but flawed MMORPG that provides a new take on the genre in term of narrative. Since it's also free, definitely check it out if you're either a fan of Star Wars or a fan of Bioware story-telling.

    p.s. Also I should point out that this is my first review and I rarely play MMORPG so avid fans of the genre should take note of that.    … Expand
  34. Aristides1337
    Jan 11, 2013
    10
    Although the game did start off slow and many people left, after the key issues were addressed, this is probably the best MMO that I have played. So many different things to do and so much customization. This is truly a great game.
  35. Aatirah
    Jan 31, 2013
    10
    I had my good experienced in this game. I usually dont MMO but firstly when i saw SWTOR promo in year 2010, it was like 'Awesome' i will play this game... and i dont have any regrets because its an amazing game.
  36. Capo_Marmaglia
    Feb 9, 2013
    10
    Beh Star Wars The Old Republic veramente un bel gioco. Ma può anche essere bruttissimo, se lo si gioca in stile WoW o normale MMO... bisogna ascoltare, bisogna saper seguire la storia, straordinaria anche nelle quest secondarie. Bisogna intuire tutto l'immenso lavoro che BioWare ha fatto. Non un gioco perfetto anzi, ha tante pecche... ma siamo già alla versione 1.7, esiste conBeh Star Wars The Old Republic veramente un bel gioco. Ma può anche essere bruttissimo, se lo si gioca in stile WoW o normale MMO... bisogna ascoltare, bisogna saper seguire la storia, straordinaria anche nelle quest secondarie. Bisogna intuire tutto l'immenso lavoro che BioWare ha fatto. Non un gioco perfetto anzi, ha tante pecche... ma siamo già alla versione 1.7, esiste con possibilità Free to play e per di più esce già un'espansione (Rise of The Hutt cartell) questa primavera. Non ci vuole uno psicologo sociale per capire che chi dà giudizi negativi lo fa perchè attaccato ad altri giochi, ed ha paura che la fama di swtor possa in qualche modo intaccarli (impossibile, cmq, perchè swtor ha un pubblico molto più limitato del mondo fantasy, ed un bene così): 865 voti negativi (i fan di altri giochi) 1000 e passa i positivi (i fan di swtor) e solo 230 quelli medi (che lo hanno provato, e onestamente dicono la loro opinione). Da provare. Poi può non piacere, ma assolutamente un bel gioco, fatto da persone capaci a cui bisogna rendere onore! … Expand
  37. Scornholio
    Feb 13, 2013
    9
    A high quality MMO with an immersive storyline. The companions is revolutionary and each class having its own unique story is really darn cool!! The end game has me a little bored which is why this did not het a 9 or 10, but the journey there is absolutely incredible. Whether you are a Star Wars fan or not, this is a great game.
  38. ViLarco
    Apr 15, 2013
    10
    I think Star Wars: The Old Republic is a great game. I am big fan of Star Wars universe so I started playing this game as soon as I could, despite all hate that I read on forums. One year passed and I am still subscriber. I can say that this is my type of MMO. TOR has great story, nice community and SW atmosphere. Everything I wanted from a single game.
  39. Kendojosh
    Apr 18, 2013
    8
    This is the first MMO I have ever played. My gf and I like it so much that we've just built her her own gaming PC so we can play at the same time and do missions together.
    That said, there are niggles that draw it away from a 9 or 10.
    There are far too many great things about the game to list them all but the top things are 1.) Storylines are great and there's eight of them (not    This is the first MMO I have ever played. My gf and I like it so much that we've just built her her own gaming PC so we can play at the same time and do missions together.
    That said, there are niggles that draw it away from a 9 or 10.

    There are far too many great things about the game to list them all but the top things are
    1.) Storylines are great and there's eight of them (not including dlc)!
    2.) Heaps of class and sub-class-specific abilities mean that you can play whatever type of game you want. Up close and personal, long-range, stealth, force powers, guns and grenades, whatever you like.
    3.) Awesome voice acting and very nice graphics meaning they will look good even if your PC is average or even a bit sub-par really anyone can get on board.

    And then there are the niggly things that irritate me if I'm in a bad mood:

    1.) EA servers are down more often than seems appropriate. Do they really ALL have to be down at the same time?
    2.) Walking. It never ends. I just want to get from A to B to do the next exciting thing but ME it takes a long time to get there, especially for the first several hours when you have to go everywhere on foot. Getting a speeder helps a bit but don't even get me started on the expanses of Tatooine.
    3.) Funny battle-oddities. Should I really be able to 'distract' an automated turret with a hologram of a sexy dancing girl?... lol

    Niggles aside, big props to BioWare for a game that is overwhelmingly fun.    … Expand
  40. sargenmage
    Apr 23, 2013
    10
    VERY good game. even if you don't like Star Wars, you should still try this game. Many fun things to do, great storyline, large and vast maps, and immersive gameplay and role playing scenes. I highly recomend this game to all!
  41. Majorchoc
    May 11, 2013
    10
    I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying playing through SWTOR with a friend at the moment. Having not really played an MMO before own GW2 but didn't enjoy it) this has certainly made me see that MMO's are well worth the time if they are any good. I believe that to get the most out of this game you will want to play through it with a friend. I also must agree with a fellow reviewer whoI have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying playing through SWTOR with a friend at the moment. Having not really played an MMO before own GW2 but didn't enjoy it) this has certainly made me see that MMO's are well worth the time if they are any good. I believe that to get the most out of this game you will want to play through it with a friend. I also must agree with a fellow reviewer who mentioned that a lot of the low score reviewers will not have played much of the game, I agree with this because MMO's in general, you usually have to get to higher levels to get the most fun out of them. Once you get to level 10 the game becomes a blast. Would recommend this game to MMO fan, Star Wars fan or anybody who just wants to feel badass.… Expand
  42. Celestialnova
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Fantastic mmo with great story, customization, worlds to explore and constantly adding free content in addition to free expansions. While some can mock it's free to play policies, you can play mas effect style quality story for 8 separate classes with all unique characters and stories that are deep...for free. The gameplay is great, it looks great, and it's a blast to play.
  43. GamingSoldier
    Oct 19, 2013
    8
    The old republic is a really good mmo and the thing that holds it back is the BS free to play restriction
    Pros: the gameplay is really good, the differences in the story between the classes, choices are cool, contains some of the elements I liked about mass effect and dragon age while doing enough to make itself it's own game, being a Jedi or a sith is extremely fun, dialogue options from    The old republic is a really good mmo and the thing that holds it back is the BS free to play restriction
    Pros: the gameplay is really good, the differences in the story between the classes, choices are cool, contains some of the elements I liked about mass effect and dragon age while doing enough to make itself it's own game, being a Jedi or a sith is extremely fun, dialogue options from mass effect return, the cinematics are solid and the graphics get the job done
    Cons: after you reach level 10 unless you subscribe you get less exp points, fetch quests, some annoyingly powerful boss fights where they have just a sliver of health less then you die and need to start over (I must have fought tarnis a billion times) free to play restrictions really annoy me
    So since this is free to play now I suggest you play it (if someone says it's too much like world of Warcraft, So WHAT WoW is awesome) if your a Star Wars fan play it, if your a bio ware fan play it or even if your just a mmo fan you should play it    … Expand
  44. GiGGiTYZz
    Jun 19, 2013
    10
    This is one of the greatest MMOs out there at the moment, a must for Star Wars fans. Only lacks if the player is not very Star Wars addicted. Overall a fantastic game with a free to play option
  45. Tezuhal
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    Star Wars: The Old Republic™ is an extraordinary good game and a revolutionary new addition to the mmo genre, uhm Doritos™. It's combat is an incredible Dew that really shines in the Mountain Dew™ environment. I really love money. So yea buy this game if you love Mountain Dew™ and Doritos™
  46. Zarniwooop
    Jun 9, 2014
    6
    Just like all biowar games of the 200s - its a great story and a "meh" game.

    Played to level 39 and just couldn't do it anymore. You've already played this game. It was called Wow and it was better at release in 20004 than this game is now. The only thing it really has going for it is: 1. Star Wars 2. Story If you want to just play the story once, feel free. It's not bad.    Just like all biowar games of the 200s - its a great story and a "meh" game.

    Played to level 39 and just couldn't do it anymore.

    You've already played this game. It was called Wow and it was better at release in 20004 than this game is now. The only thing it really has going for it is:

    1. Star Wars
    2. Story

    If you want to just play the story once, feel free. It's not bad. But, as an MMO, its not at all worth my money or time.    … Expand
  47. Stave
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    I've not played to the endgame where the real issues arose, from what I've heard. But I thought the various class choices were fantastic in how they varied and filled roles. I enjoyed the story and the tension that was there with the Empire vs Republic struggle. The cutscenes brought the questing to a personal level that I enjoyed, though I believe they could have reduced the number ofI've not played to the endgame where the real issues arose, from what I've heard. But I thought the various class choices were fantastic in how they varied and filled roles. I enjoyed the story and the tension that was there with the Empire vs Republic struggle. The cutscenes brought the questing to a personal level that I enjoyed, though I believe they could have reduced the number of them. The personal ship and personal relationship with your crew is great (much like Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc). Looking forward to the Starfighter expansion.… Expand
  48. Dragon_Fly
    Jul 17, 2014
    7
    This is a great game, however it has come to my attention that ever since it has become "Free to Play" it has been plagued with idiots who just can not comprehend how to play together as a team. It is so bad that the Developers made these crazy easy Flashpoints called : "Tactical Flashpoints" that do not require a tank or a healer; all this in order to accommodate the idiots into playingThis is a great game, however it has come to my attention that ever since it has become "Free to Play" it has been plagued with idiots who just can not comprehend how to play together as a team. It is so bad that the Developers made these crazy easy Flashpoints called : "Tactical Flashpoints" that do not require a tank or a healer; all this in order to accommodate the idiots into playing the game with virtually zero tactics. They ruin the atmosphere of the game with their inability to listen and communicate...

    They bring the enjoyment of the game down; it makes one have to abandon flashpoints due to their lack of team play and listening.

    If these are children of the future... I fear for the future... these people will never be able to do anything in life without being told step by step... they have absolutely no sense of creativity or critical thinking skills. Heaven forbid the day they become "voters."

    I like this game but... right now I enjoy playing Fifa 14 on "Legendary" setting more...    … Expand
  49. Demonscream
    Jun 30, 2015
    3
    If you are looking for a story based PVE game this is a good one. Each of the 8 base classes (4 Republic and 4 Empire) have their own story. The 8 story’s alone make it a worthwhile game to play. Fully voice acted make it a blast for anyone looking for an immersive game.

    Do not play PVP in this game. Your skill has no effect on PVP, only the flavor-of-the-month class has any effect on    If you are looking for a story based PVE game this is a good one. Each of the 8 base classes (4 Republic and 4 Empire) have their own story. The 8 story’s alone make it a worthwhile game to play. Fully voice acted make it a blast for anyone looking for an immersive game.

    Do not play PVP in this game. Your skill has no effect on PVP, only the flavor-of-the-month class has any effect on PVP. PVP is an exercise in futility, with the team with the most fotm classes winning. Bioware has no concept of class balance, and over nerf and over buff constantly. They use their own metrics instead of listening to their player base or even playing their own game.

    PVE Score 7
    PVP Score 0

    Final Score: 3    … Expand
  50. Dextrous
    Sep 19, 2015
    4
    I agree with a lot of the others. It isn't a bad game. It has some strong points, but weak points pull the game down pretty hard. The gameplay is fun, but nothing special; the content is interesting, and the customization allows you to express yourself and feel unique from others of your same class/race.

    Pros: * It has excellent story missions and the coherence of that story runs    I agree with a lot of the others. It isn't a bad game. It has some strong points, but weak points pull the game down pretty hard. The gameplay is fun, but nothing special; the content is interesting, and the customization allows you to express yourself and feel unique from others of your same class/race.

    Pros:
    * It has excellent story missions and the coherence of that story runs well all the way through the game.
    * The voice acting runs from pretty good to amazing in some places.
    * It has a pretty decent item appearance customization system.
    * It has an _excellent_ item modification system which allows you to keep your old gear up to date with your level.
    * A lot of effort was put into making the social aspect of the game accommodating with things like: the RNG cutscenes, the ability to join in on others story missions, granting access to your stronghold to friends, guild strongholds, and the hologram system which lets distant party members participate in quests cutscenes.

    Cons:
    * The game used to be better in the past, they've unfortunately followed the World of Warcraft model of simplifying their talent and ability system, which makes the whole thing feel.. uninspiring.
    * The customer service is really awful, the response times are absolutely terrible, and they seem to only be capable of very basic assistance, not to mention that they exclude a huge amount of their player base from the forum support.
    * Microtransactions. The game is riddled to hell with microtransactions. I half expect them to soon limit players to 1,000,000 steps a day, with a 40cc purchasable item to grant another million for that day. Seriously, even as a subscriber you are terribly limited from what would seem like basic functionality, and while you do get some coins from the monthly stipend and class story mission progression, it just isn't enough to sustain you unless you refrain from things like changing your characters hair color or style.

    I honestly think that this would have been a highly enjoyable and popular game if the "Cartel Market" (in-game shop) were reigned in.    … Expand
  51. akamrboone
    Nov 15, 2015
    5
    Much improved since its release in 12/2011. Still don't think it's worst the monthly sub costs, but the f2p model is disgustingly limiting. If you want to get at least a decent experience out of the game, expect to shell out some money at some point.
  52. RIOP3L
    Dec 25, 2016
    9
    Amazing game. First MMO I've ever played where you follow a story line and there is actual speech, compared to reading boring quest text. You make choices for your character that will have actual impact. Graphics and mechanics are amazing, there's so much stuff in this game, even if you play for free. Even though this is a MMORPG, you can still play solo for the story line which lasts forAmazing game. First MMO I've ever played where you follow a story line and there is actual speech, compared to reading boring quest text. You make choices for your character that will have actual impact. Graphics and mechanics are amazing, there's so much stuff in this game, even if you play for free. Even though this is a MMORPG, you can still play solo for the story line which lasts for a good while.… Expand
  53. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    One of the best MMO I have ever played, and setting a Star Wars "massive multiplayer" game in times when there were many Jedi and Sith is just a great idea.
  54. Kaine-Tyrin
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    Is a good game with good soundtrack and animations, the principal problem is the existence of some bugs related with the cutscenes and only have the solution playing in other pc with better requeriments (not necessary that bug happen you if you have good pc), this bug appear in some pc.

    The voices are cool, great actors for female jedi and sith, sadly this game who need more lesbian    Is a good game with good soundtrack and animations, the principal problem is the existence of some bugs related with the cutscenes and only have the solution playing in other pc with better requeriments (not necessary that bug happen you if you have good pc), this bug appear in some pc.

    The voices are cool, great actors for female jedi and sith, sadly this game who need more lesbian romance in the game specially when i need my female character say something cool to a great female companion or secondary.

    The battles are intense and chaotic (this is good) and some addictive but no have repercution of your acts in great scale and need a crossover with other characters you created in same server.

    it's necesary break the 4th wall in the game mentionig your jedi or sith character in the server.    … Expand
  55. Wayde
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Komplett vertonte Questdialoge!
    Super Rollenspiel und man taucht sehr schnell in die Welt ein.
    Da der eigene Charakter ebenfalls spricht, kann man sich super mit ihm identifizieren
  56. MrSNEFFF
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    If you're looking for a game with an amazing singleplayer rpg experience this is just the game for you, that is of course if you're a star wars fan. However there's a ton of better mmorpgs out there if you're looking for anything online related. But if you're just looking to have a good time with a few stories this game might just be for you, i've got hundreds of hours into the game atIf you're looking for a game with an amazing singleplayer rpg experience this is just the game for you, that is of course if you're a star wars fan. However there's a ton of better mmorpgs out there if you're looking for anything online related. But if you're just looking to have a good time with a few stories this game might just be for you, i've got hundreds of hours into the game at this point and that's just from playing singleplayer story campaigns.… Expand
  57. lostcause331
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    it might be a mmorpg but u can still play it like a singleplayer, god damn its a amazing game.
    subscribe for 1 month get all dlc unlocked forever cant get a better deal then that
  58. Traxillion
    Aug 9, 2020
    6
    Really feels like a Star Wars version of WoW.
    Would only recommend it for the story and the great community.
  59. Zuultaan
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    I am having a blast with the game, I have about 70 hrs in on it. Never played an MMO before but the amount of content is mind blowing. I didn't think I would enjoy, I thought it would be PC garbage I am pleasantly surprised by the RPG elements and the ability to choose your own sith destiny. It might come down on the score but after trying to play horizon zero dawn and basically realizingI am having a blast with the game, I have about 70 hrs in on it. Never played an MMO before but the amount of content is mind blowing. I didn't think I would enjoy, I thought it would be PC garbage I am pleasantly surprised by the RPG elements and the ability to choose your own sith destiny. It might come down on the score but after trying to play horizon zero dawn and basically realizing its unplayable...yeah I like it.… Expand
  60. ninturo
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    swtor хорошая игра в жанре ммо , которая может понравится человеку у которого не было опыта в этом жанре игр. Но перейдем к + и - , к плюсом можно отнести это сюжет , большое количество планет , лор и т.д можно долго хвалить эту игру но самое важное это минусы , которые могут оттолкнуть новых игроков -это гейплей он скучен и однообразный ты идешь из точки а в точку б и бьешь всех на путиswtor хорошая игра в жанре ммо , которая может понравится человеку у которого не было опыта в этом жанре игр. Но перейдем к + и - , к плюсом можно отнести это сюжет , большое количество планет , лор и т.д можно долго хвалить эту игру но самое важное это минусы , которые могут оттолкнуть новых игроков -это гейплей он скучен и однообразный ты идешь из точки а в точку б и бьешь всех на пути (весело шо пиздец) и главный минус это нету российского языка и озвучки (да я знаю есть русификатор но это не то) да есть люди которые хорошо знают английский , но большинство нет. много чего можно сказать про эту игру про-то что длс доступны только по подписке или что бы что-то купить на галактическом рынке нужны миллионы кредитов. но если вы хотите только сюжет а не геймплей то посмотрите видосы на ютубе. всем HK-51… Expand
  61. Zioreturns
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    A good Single Player experience the Multiplayer aspect is lacking but the game is quite enjoyable for it's story.
  62. Szeidil
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Star Wars The Old Republic is one of the best MMORPGS in the world. Even one of the best RPGS, because whole game is kinda more RPG style, where every single quest, is cutscene, similar to mass effect series/ old KOTOR games, or Dragon Age. So its not like in every mmorpg when you just click on quest, you rly speak with quest giver, and choose speak options, sometimes they have impact forStar Wars The Old Republic is one of the best MMORPGS in the world. Even one of the best RPGS, because whole game is kinda more RPG style, where every single quest, is cutscene, similar to mass effect series/ old KOTOR games, or Dragon Age. So its not like in every mmorpg when you just click on quest, you rly speak with quest giver, and choose speak options, sometimes they have impact for your story sometimes not. Graphic is overall ok, maybe too colorfull, music is stunning. Since release game changed in many ways, now its rly more friendly to new players and free to play players, you can reach max lvl, play max lvl content even on free account, of course with subscription whole game is more " fun ", but you not rly need to pay sub. Game have many raids and maps, you can explore almost every known from movies, books etc. planet from Star Wars Universe. Your morality choices have impact for story of your character, game have diffrent vanilla story for every class, and republic/sith stories for expansions which make this game rly unique when you play as diffrent class in your next playthrough. Overall if you love KOTOR games its just KOTOR but new, so you will love it also, upgrade is that you can play with random people or friends, which make from this game mmorpg.… Expand
  63. JSAUX
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Great fun, story is long and interactive, I think the MMO is watered down and inch deep, but I really enjoyed it nonetheless.
  64. Buna
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    Govno tesko bolje ubit se nego igrat ovo Florensia je za ovo bog i batina!
    Da je stuc glavu autoru spasija bi se
  65. Fursnake
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    I've played this game since it's beta days and I have always felt that it was kind of mediocre in ways. The game has some pretty good storytelling for individual classes and the game world in general, although the story took a hard nose dive with the Eternal Empire content. The gameworld is colorful and detailed, but this is offset by some of the ugliest character models and faces to everI've played this game since it's beta days and I have always felt that it was kind of mediocre in ways. The game has some pretty good storytelling for individual classes and the game world in general, although the story took a hard nose dive with the Eternal Empire content. The gameworld is colorful and detailed, but this is offset by some of the ugliest character models and faces to ever plague an MMO. There's plenty of content and various things to do, but currently the whole game just feels like a platform for the Cartel Market (cash shop). The current content update being touted as an expansion is anything but an expansion, it is more like a teaser to eventual updates that overall amount to an expansion but have no business being called that with this staggered release of the content. The game engine is so heavily modified that is has constant issues and my bugs have not been fixed for years. They hyped up this "expansion", delayed the "expansion" and then released a piss poor amount of content and a Combat Styles upgrade that was underwhelming as can be. Underwhelming is a good term to describe this whole content update and what it does to the game. My sub will run out in March and I will never resub to this game, Bioware has killed it in my eyes.… Expand
  66. Gothic90
    Aug 20, 2013
    6
    I used to rate this game a 3 roughly a year and a half ago, now I want to rate this game again at a higher score.

    Don't get me wrong; it absolutely deserves a 3 when it first came out. Game was insanely buggy and unstable, has awful performance issues and the design team was retarded. Well, was. At least they are learning things. New PvE dungeons are not bad and casual PvP has always    I used to rate this game a 3 roughly a year and a half ago, now I want to rate this game again at a higher score.

    Don't get me wrong; it absolutely deserves a 3 when it first came out. Game was insanely buggy and unstable, has awful performance issues and the design team was retarded.

    Well, was. At least they are learning things. New PvE dungeons are not bad and casual PvP has always been like that. It is at least stable now.

    The cosmetic cash shop is well designed and really caters to the Kotor fantasy of the players. Quite unfortunately it is built on a F2P system that is not quite pay to win, but very annoying.

    The major problem of this game now is that its updates are very, very, very slow. You'll likely get through all content of a patch quickly if you are playing anywhere near regularly, and the next patch won't get there in like forever.    … Expand
  67. mijxero
    Feb 8, 2017
    7
    The questing is excellently voice acted and the story is actually quite good. I think it plays pretty good as an MMO, but it still gets weighed down by the MMO style combat and running back and forth. I mean as an MMO I would give it a middle of the road 5, but its voice acting, story, and atmosphere really boosts it up. Activated for one month and enjoyed my time, just don't feel likeThe questing is excellently voice acted and the story is actually quite good. I think it plays pretty good as an MMO, but it still gets weighed down by the MMO style combat and running back and forth. I mean as an MMO I would give it a middle of the road 5, but its voice acting, story, and atmosphere really boosts it up. Activated for one month and enjoyed my time, just don't feel like the endgame stuff is for me.… Expand
  68. Dubeau
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    SWTOR is a good game considering when it was released. The stories are fun but some side quests contradict the main quest (Planet Hott). There 8 chapters for 9 classes (I think), and each classes play a slight different story. The amount of content is enormous. I play this purely in solo mode and there is so many systems that, I am overwhelmed. I don't do any timing/daily/weekly quest. ISWTOR is a good game considering when it was released. The stories are fun but some side quests contradict the main quest (Planet Hott). There 8 chapters for 9 classes (I think), and each classes play a slight different story. The amount of content is enormous. I play this purely in solo mode and there is so many systems that, I am overwhelmed. I don't do any timing/daily/weekly quest. I don't do those horrible subquest that have no saving point, and last more then an hour or so (stupid decision). I try the space fighting but it's just point and shoot.

    The fighting is fun, at least in terms of getting slowly some new moves. But it is very repetitive. The graphics feels washed up and old. Reshade with sharpen/lumen did the job visually. A lot of loots. Although the integration of crafting/upgrading feels really disjointed. You get a Stronghold but it's purpose seems to be for vanity and decoration. You can invite people I suppose. So, all those system seems like they were put one over the other, and it's difficult to manage at times. I like the creatures, the races, the planets and ships. The environments are nice but I would have like weather in them. The sounds and music are great. I give it 75% because it is still a fun experience, even in single player. But I am afraid, I will loose interest well before the ending of my first play through.

    Update: Downgrade to 6, because the main story obligates you to do a flashpoint. Flashpoint are horrible, no saving, hours without interruption. I don't have infinite time to play games.    … Expand
  69. Lance22
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    The game’s graphics might look a little dated by today’s standards, but then again it’s a game that released back in 2011, the games eight stories are actually fantastic and you could really immerse yourself into the lore and story to carve out your own Star Wars adventure, the voice acting is also superb and top notch, and the best part is the game is totally free to play, though you canThe game’s graphics might look a little dated by today’s standards, but then again it’s a game that released back in 2011, the games eight stories are actually fantastic and you could really immerse yourself into the lore and story to carve out your own Star Wars adventure, the voice acting is also superb and top notch, and the best part is the game is totally free to play, though you can pay for a subscription to unlock the expansion pass, it’s so easy to just jump in and play the game for free, i’ve sunk so many hours into this game, and there’s already created about five different characters, both from the light and dark side, if you’re looking for a good MMORPG with great stories, fantastic characters, and top-notch voice acting, Star Wars, the old republic just might be the game for you, also in 2023 this game is still constantly getting updated and includes new raids, new, PVP, matches, and new game modes to open up new experiences, plus the game is also very new gamer friendly, whether you were there during the original launch of SWTOR or are just jumping into it now, Star Wars the old republic is a game you should check out, the game may have had a very rough start, but it is definitely fully playable now.… Expand
  70. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    6
    Bu da bi kardeşimizdir.....................................................
  71. Ordnik
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    Money hungry company. .
  72. Grize
    Jun 22, 2022
    3
    The Game is good is fun and hard if you want it to be hard. The character customisation is ok armor is better. The Ops are fun in a group you can talk to recommend that you try the hard mode or nightmare but get the right group, Gear and numbers (us Starpass) before. The solo stories are good not all but most of them. Same with the dlcs. The only real problem is that sometimes the optionThe Game is good is fun and hard if you want it to be hard. The character customisation is ok armor is better. The Ops are fun in a group you can talk to recommend that you try the hard mode or nightmare but get the right group, Gear and numbers (us Starpass) before. The solo stories are good not all but most of them. Same with the dlcs. The only real problem is that sometimes the option you pick is not what you say or do. But here comes the problem. Annoying gearing, Market all over the place, Dead and toxic pvp rank (Whatever you do not try it, People will just call you bad for being a newbie and literally send hate and no one will help you get better except a guild that is not toxic. Or YT and guides) Gold spammers, Recruitment spammers, corrisant chat, easy solo difficulty and the worst Slow and not mutch or interesting updates. The game really has slowed down by this point and it is sad. I had lots of fun… Expand
  73. cuki3r7
    Feb 18, 2022
    0
    Legacy of the sith...bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug
  74. macedonia4ever
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    If you want to play a sci-fi game that's actually good and incorporates every genre of video gaming, then steer clear from this hefty monthly subscription of a game or Disney (yes you're playing a Disney game designed for your daughter who plays with The Little Mermaid). Instead of spending all this money every month on a game that barely has anything to offer, instead opt to play theIf you want to play a sci-fi game that's actually good and incorporates every genre of video gaming, then steer clear from this hefty monthly subscription of a game or Disney (yes you're playing a Disney game designed for your daughter who plays with The Little Mermaid). Instead of spending all this money every month on a game that barely has anything to offer, instead opt to play the Free-To-Play Star Trek Online game - basically this game, but on steroids and free!… Expand
  75. DimZer
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Old republic is a great game. Far from perfect, but the amount of playing you get even for free and the different story archs make this certainly a game of my taste.
    The familiar worlds, great companions... To be honest, I should start playing this game again!
  76. BrotherMan
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is what Star Wars is all about. Taking place in a very interesting era of Star Wars filled with lore.
  77. Barrage
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    This is definitely my favorite MMO. The story focuses on your character, not on some NPCs like in Warcraft. Unfortunately, this game has a lot less content than WoW. It loosely continues the story of the KotOR games, especially if you play as the Jedi Knight class.
  78. sharky0456
    Jan 8, 2023
    5
    the combat personally ruined this game for me though i like all the choice the game gives you

    honestly try this game out if you have a whoping 40GBs to spare and if you like it good for you but its not my cup of tea
  79. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I have been playing this game since neaqr launch, it has grown so much in terms of content and is by far imo the best mmorpg out there, a healthy RP base and PVP base, some great guilds , a non toxic gen player base.
  80. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
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  81. BWill9886
    Jan 17, 2023
    3
    This review score reflects the game as it sits today. The only reason it isn't lower is due to the base game's quest lines for the different classes. I enjoyed even the weakest ones and would still recommend people try them out. The reason it isn't higher is because of the Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion.

    KOTFE (as it's often referred to) made this game feel like a chore and    This review score reflects the game as it sits today. The only reason it isn't lower is due to the base game's quest lines for the different classes. I enjoyed even the weakest ones and would still recommend people try them out. The reason it isn't higher is because of the Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion.

    KOTFE (as it's often referred to) made this game feel like a chore and feels unapologetic in wasting your time. The storyline is incredibly lazy. One of the few things this game had going for it was some of the writing, so that really hurts it. The writers never met a deus ex machina they didn't like. The gameplay is often plagued with poor pacing and glitchy interactions. Trash mob spawning is absolutely maddening and unnecessary. Character dialogue and growth is sometimes fine, but for the most part only fit for bad fanfiction. You can forget about making any hard choices or the few choices you do make mattering at all.

    It's such a shame that so much Star Wars IP has been ruined by the desire for a quick buck. Add this to the list of wasted potential with The Last Jedi, Rise of Skywalker, etc.    … Expand
  82. agradecemais
    Feb 7, 2023
    6
    MMO gostoso de jogar com uma história cativante...recomendo!

    Um bom MMO para passar o tempo.
  83. theone2
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Star Wars: The Old Republic is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game that takes players on an immersive journey through the Star Wars universe. As a player, you have the chance to choose your own path and become a hero or villain, with your choices impacting the course of the game.

    One of the things that sets The Old Republic apart from other MMORPGs is its rich and detailed    Star Wars: The Old Republic is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game that takes players on an immersive journey through the Star Wars universe. As a player, you have the chance to choose your own path and become a hero or villain, with your choices impacting the course of the game.

    One of the things that sets The Old Republic apart from other MMORPGs is its rich and detailed storytelling. The game features fully voiced dialogue for all characters, which really helps bring the world to life and makes you feel like you're a part of the action. Each character has their own unique story, and the choices you make throughout the game can have lasting consequences.

    The gameplay in The Old Republic is also top-notch. There are eight different classes to choose from, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Whether you prefer ranged combat, melee combat, or healing/support roles, there's a class that will suit your playstyle.

    Another great feature of The Old Republic is its focus on player choice. You can customize your character's appearance, choose their skills and abilities, and even make moral decisions that will affect your character's alignment and reputation. This gives players a sense of agency and ownership over their characters, which can be incredibly rewarding.

    Overall, Star Wars: The Old Republic is a fantastic game that offers hours of immersive gameplay and storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan or just looking for a great MMORPG, this game is definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  84. Imaizumi
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - A Mixed Galactic Adventure

    Rating: 5/10 Star Wars: The Old Republic offers players a mixed journey through the expansive Star Wars universe. The game starts off on a promising note, with its first planet drawing players into its immersive world. However, as the story progresses, the game struggles to maintain its initial allure, leaving players to    Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - A Mixed Galactic Adventure

    Rating: 5/10

    Star Wars: The Old Republic offers players a mixed journey through the expansive Star Wars universe. The game starts off on a promising note, with its first planet drawing players into its immersive world. However, as the story progresses, the game struggles to maintain its initial allure, leaving players to grapple with a sense of monotony and repetition.

    The initial planet experience is undeniably captivating, presenting a well-crafted environment that resonates with the Star Wars lore. Unfortunately, as players venture beyond this captivating introduction, the game's momentum begins to wane. The storytelling loses its grip, and the subsequent planets fail to capture the same level of engagement, ultimately leading to a sense of weariness.

    The core issue arises when players complete the storylines for the classes wielding lightsabers, a pinnacle of Star Wars mythology. At this point, the game's shortcomings become apparent. A feeling of redundancy sets in, as players find themselves traversing vast landscapes without much fresh content to explore. This repetitiveness can be attributed to limitations in game development that prevent the inclusion of more diverse and engaging content.

    In a universe as rich and dynamic as Star Wars, the expectation for a game to provide consistently captivating content is high. Regrettably, Star Wars: The Old Republic struggles to meet these expectations, resulting in an experience that feels unnecessarily elongated due to the repetitive nature of the quests and activities.

    Despite its potential, Star Wars: The Old Republic ultimately falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience. While the initial planet showcases the game's potential, the lackluster progression and repetitiveness that follow hinder its overall appeal. For fans seeking a comprehensive and immersive Star Wars gaming experience, this title may leave them feeling unfulfilled due to its shortcomings in sustaining excitement beyond the introductory stages.    … Expand
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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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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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