Star Wars: The Old Republic

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"Star Wars: The Old Republic" is a free-to-play MMO that lets you play as various STAR WARS roles and explores the galaxy 3000 years before the classic films. The game features a personalized story-driven saga with cinematic dialogue, full voiceover, and the option to choose between the Light or Dark side of the Force. With ongoing content through regular updates and 8 unique stories, players can create their own legacy in this expansive STAR WARS world.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 641 reviews

story93 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game offers an immersive Star Wars experience with rich storylines and character development, making it enjoyable for fans of the franchise.
There is a vast amount of content available, including multiple class stories, operations, and PvP options, providing hours of gameplay.
The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to find support and enjoy the game.

The subscription system is problematic, with many players experiencing issues with activation and customer support, particularly when purchased through Steam.
The game suffers from outdated graphics and technical issues, including lag and bugs that have persisted since its launch.
The free-to-play model is restrictive, making it difficult for non-subscribers to fully enjoy the game, especially at higher levels.

story
195 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
51%
2%
The story in "Star Wars: The Old Republic" is widely praised for its depth and engagement, featuring unique storylines for each of the eight character classes that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the immersive narrative, rich lore, and well-developed character arcs, although some expansions are noted to feel rushed or lacking in content. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of story content that appeals to both casual players and dedicated Star Wars fans, making it a standout in the MMO genre.
- “The story is absolutely amazing.”
- “The class storylines are honestly amazing and make for an incredibly fun leveling experience that isn't tiring or grindy.”
- “Swtor has hands down the best story questlines of any MMO.”
- “Once you're done with all the story quest lines in this game, there simply isn't much to do after... little content updates and their expansions are just sad.”
- “This game has a very rough start and feels tiring from 1-50 storyline-wise.”
- “However, further DLC and story content is locked behind a subscription barrier.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its age as an older MMO, yet many players feel they still hold up reasonably well and appreciate the unique art style. While some users express frustration with performance issues and crashes related to graphics settings, others highlight the game's beauty and the overall positive impact of its visuals on the storytelling experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a call for more modern graphics and performance improvements.
- “For an old MMO, the graphics still hold pretty well.”
- “In terms of plot, setting, and graphics, I think this game is beautiful.”
- “It's hard to believe that it's nearly 10 years old already as the graphics still hold up today.”
- “I tried setting my graphics settings and the game crashed and I am unable to log back in.”
- “KOTOR 3, KOTOR remake, KOTOR anything, SWTOR 2, SWTOR anything that's not DLC running off over a decade of outdated graphics.”
- “Low FPS in group environments such as operations and warzones may be frequent, and the graphics of the game in the old content really shows how long it's been since SWTOR's release.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The gameplay is rich and immersive, offering hours of engaging storylines and decision-making that can initially feel overwhelming but rewarding as players explore its depth. While it features a complex array of mechanics typical of MMORPGs, the community support helps ease the learning curve. Players appreciate the combination of fashion and gameplay, alongside enjoyable endgame content, though some may find the mechanics daunting.
- “You have hours of gameplay, dialogue, and deciding the fate of the galaxy ahead of you.”
- “Admittedly, things can be a bit overwhelming at first, but just take your time and read little by little while enjoying an excellent collection of engaging stories and fantastic fun gameplay.”
- “The endgame raids may not be on as grand a scale as WoW, but most have very interesting mechanics and are very fun.”
- “The gameplay is MMORPG; I'm not a fan of MMORPGs. In fact, I don't remember when was the last time I played one.”
- “The only downside I have with this game is how many mechanics there are for you to understand, but never worry because the community will answer each and every question that you have with ease!”
- “I'm a completionist, so I've been steadily working through all the base specializations/characters and haven't even scratched the surface of the additional gameplay/stories/expansions offered beyond level 80, so this review is only a reflection of the content I've covered so far.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the extensive questing can feel tedious due to repetitive travel and tasks, the engaging class storylines provide a fun and fulfilling leveling experience. However, many feel that the necessity of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially if players are not willing to pay for a subscription to alleviate the grind. Overall, grinding is seen as a significant but sometimes enjoyable part of the game.
- “Questing can and most likely will feel tedious due to the massive zones in each planet.”
- “But unless you want to pay monthly to prevent hours of grinding just to get to the next dialogue box, your time can probably be spent more effectively playing any other game.”
- “My problem is that not only is grinding part of the legacy of an RPG, it defeats the point.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that hinder subscription payments and overall gameplay experience. Many have noted a lack of content and features, particularly in the end-game and open-world aspects, contributing to a frustrating experience.
- “Can't even pay for a subscription anymore without some buggy issues not working right and just not giving you subscription time.”
- “At the time, it was pretty buggy, and there was a pretty large lack of content.”
- “[Glitches and missing features, end-game is lackluster, lack of open-world content]”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack and noting that some exceptional tracks are not included in the official soundtrack release.
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Some tracks not released in the OST are also great!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, as players appreciate the lack of excessive ads upon opening the game. However, concerns arise regarding microtransactions that limit access to basic content, even for subscribers, which may hinder the overall experience.
- “Microtransactions restrict access to basic level content, even for subscribers.”
- “You also weren't immediately bombarded with 30 dozen ads whenever you open the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's optimization is criticized for numerous performance bugs that can hinder gameplay, including issues that may prevent players from selecting characters and starting the game altogether.
- “There are still a bunch of performance bugs that can sometimes prevent you from selecting a character and starting the game entirely.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous crashes and slowdowns, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that it remains engaging and enjoyable even after multiple playthroughs.
- “An amazing game that never loses replay value!”