

Traveller's Tales is still cranking out LEGO games based on blockbuster entertainment properties, but this is the one that put them on the map, and for good reason.

The music, the writing, the pacing, the animations – they all drive that distinct Star Wars mood home.

And finally, it absolutely nails the whimsical, endearing side of the Star Wars vibe. Second, it uses the Star Wars license perfectly for its target audience (young ones). First, it's a fun action game that pushes all the right gameplay buttons, including killer co-op. What's so amazing about the original LEGO Star Wars is that it managed to achieve three distinct goals that, at first glance, would seem to be at complete odds with one another. You didn't think we'd leave this one off the list, did you? For a lot of kids, this is the first Star Wars game experience they'll ever have, and it's a great introduction to the universe. And that makes it even more awesome." -Ryan Geddes "This game really shouldn't be as awesome as it is. Released: 2005 Platform: Xbox/PS2/GameCube/PC Oh, and (spoiler alert) if you're expecting to find Yoda Stories, you're going to be disappointed. If you've dabbled in the series and want to experience more, this is a great place to start. If you consider yourself a Star Wars gaming fanatic, prepare for a trip down memory lane. Some are simply incredible games wrapped in a shiny Star Wars shell. Others are here because they gave us unmatched Star Wars immersion. Some made the list because they are just straight-up fun. Sure, some of them have aged a bit, but all have retained their greatness. And we're here to decide, once and for all, which deserve to sit at the very top of the Star Wars gaming pantheon.Ĭlick+the+image+to+read+our+updated+history+of+the+fabled+franchise! These are the games that not only wowed us at release but also stood the test of time. As much as Empire altered Star Wars forever, some games have forever left their mark on fans of the epic series. Other times, well, not really (but more on that later). At times, those experiences have been nearly as transcendent as watching the films. Since 1983, Star Wars fans have been living out their far-far-away galactic fantasies in games.

As soon as George Lucas and company conquered film, they moved quickly into the world of videogames. Empire changed everything, and its box office success helped cement Star Wars as a cultural phenomenon that reached every corner of the popular culture. This week marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back, a sci-fi romp so outstanding that it looms large above its fellow films in the series, even three decades later.
