Star Wars: The Old Republic isn't the next step in online role-playing games. Instead, it's a highly entertaining refinement of what has come before it. Click on Read More to check out The Good, The Bad and the critic scores.
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Outstanding production values capture the vibe of the Star Wars universe
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Companions add depth both to the story and to the gameplay
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Combat is exciting to watch and hear
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Eight fully voiced, branching stories give you a good reason to reach level 50
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Crew skills keep things moving by automating gathering and selling.
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Instancing can make open areas feel empty
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Frequent, uninspired corridor levels
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Shallow space combat is a missed opportunity.
The surprises are few, but The Old Republic is nonetheless an online RPG of uncommon quality. And with a broad, overarching story to guide you through, you might even reach maximum level with a smile on your face, even if you are one to abandon an MMOG before that point. Such is the power of a beloved universe with so many tales still left to tell.
A stand-out, wonderfully crafted MMO. The story elements deliver on every front, the vocal performances are excellent, and some genuinely clever innovations have been applied to PvP combat. There's also a massive volume of content to keep you hooked for a long time. But it's important to keep in mind that The Old Republic doesn't stray too far from standard MMO mechanics.