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Star Wars fans, prepare your wallets! With May the 4th just around the corner, Steam is hosting a monumental sale on a galaxy of Star Wars games, featuring jaw-dropping discounts. Leading the charge is Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition, a game many aficionados argue is the pinnacle of Star Wars gaming. For a limited time, you can embrace your inner antagonist for less than $3. Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition – A Star Wars Classic Originally released in 1994, Star Wars: TIE Fighter is a sequel and spinoff to the much-loved X-Wing game. It boldly flipped the narrative by casting players not as the heroic Rebel pilots but as agents of the Galactic Empire. As a fledgling starfighter pilot under the Empire’s banner, you engage in complex missions and intricate storytelling, with the ultimate goal of crushing the Rebel Alliance. This game stands out for refining everything its…

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Linux gamers and Star Wars enthusiasts rejoice! The Force Engine, the revered project that revitalizes the classic Star Wars: Dark Forces game, is now readily available on Flathub. This significant update eliminates the need for manual compilation from the source, streamlining the installation process for Linux users and making it an attractive option for Steam Deck owners. Key Features of The Force Engine The Force Engine (TFE) offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance the Dark Forces experience: Full Game Support: TFE fully supports Dark Forces, including mods, with plans to extend support to Outlaws in the upcoming version 2.0. Mod Loader: Installing mods is simplified; users can place their mods in the designated Mods/ directory as zip files or directories. Enhanced Visuals: High-resolution and widescreen support are available, with options ranging from the original 320×200 software renderer to a GPU renderer that allows for higher resolutions and…

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a game that was first released in 2002/2003, and it has remained a popular game among Star Wars fans. However, the question remains, is it worth playing in 2022? In this article, we will take a closer look at the game, its reception back then, and its relevance today. The Clone Wars game is a third-person shooter game that takes place during the Clone Wars, which is the conflict that takes place between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Players take on the role of a clone trooper, and they must complete various missions, such as escorting a Jedi or infiltrating an enemy base. The game has both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to play with others online. Back when the game was first released, it received mixed reviews. Many praised the game’s graphics, sound, and overall design. The game’s…

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The Dark Forces / Jedi Knight series was a pivotal moment in the Star Wars gaming franchise. Released between 1995 and 2003, the games brought new stories and characters to the Star Wars universe, all while revolutionizing the first-person shooter genre. In this retrospective and critique, we will take a closer look at each of the five games in the series and their impact on the now-defunct Legends timeline. Dark Forces (1995) was the first game in the series, and it immediately captured the imagination of Star Wars fans everywhere. Players took on the role of Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial officer turned Rebel, as he battled the Empire and uncovered their dark secrets. The game’s graphics and gameplay were cutting-edge for their time, and it set the stage for the rest of the series. The sequel, Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997), took the series in a new direction…

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Star Wars: Force Commander is a real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe that was released in 2000 by LucasArts. The game is set during the original trilogy and follows the Galactic Civil War between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. Players can choose to play as either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire, with each side having unique units, structures, and abilities. One of the unique features of Force Commander is its use of 3D terrain, which allows players to take advantage of different elevations and cover to their advantage in combat. The game also features a variety of units from the Star Wars universe, including stormtroopers, X-wings, AT-ATs, and more. In addition to its single-player campaign, the game also has a multiplayer mode that allows players to battle each other online. The single-player campaign of Force Commander follows the story of a young Imperial…

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