BioWare Deserves Another Star Wars Game
Star Wars is perhaps the most beloved sci-fi property in all fiction. Its characters are iconic, and the story that unfolds in a galaxy far, far away is one that is known across the globe thanks to the film series leading to numerous sequels, prequels, and spin-offs. In video games, the franchise has been fortunate enough to receive several stellar titles. There is a smattering ofStar Wars games already in development for the Disney-owned IP, with many offering unique selling points.
However, BioWare is not currently announced to be a developer working on Star Wars projects. The Edmonton-based company is known for creating high-budget role-playing games, with the likes of Mass Effect and Dragon Age at the center of its legacy. With other games already taking players to the Star Wars galaxy, giving BioWare another chance at the IP could be a great way to restore the company's reputation and offer players something worthy of the lofty franchise.
Why Aspyr is Remaking Knights of the Old Republic Instead of BioWare
Of all theStar Wars games out there, Knights of the Old Republic — an RPG developed by BioWare before the company created Mass Effect — is still considered one of the best. It released in 2003 on the original Xbox, and though it would come to other systems down the line, it was one of Microsoft's powerhouse exclusives. Its story was strong, with a twist that left players shocked by the events that unfolded.
Knights of the Old Republic wasn't afraid to use Star Wars' deep lore to flesh out its narrative. Players create their character and continue along the main quest, but it is later revealed the protagonist is actually Sith Lord Darth Revan. Without his memories following a betrayal by his apprentice, Darth Malak,
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