Why Andor Proves That Fans Want Darker Star Wars Games
Star Wars is one of the most popular franchises of all time, being extremely adaptable to a huge variety of media avenues such as the recent hit Andor. As well as being perfect for cinema, the world of Star Wars has proven to be very adaptable to the videogame industry.
The most recent foray by the Star Wars franchise into TV series' has recently arrived with Andor, a Disney+ show with a much more grounded and dark portrayal of the Star Wars universe. With how popular the show has proven to be with fans, a discussion can be made in regard to Star Wars videogames possessing the same darker tones and overall themes.
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The Andor show follows the story of Cassian Andor, a thief with a troubled past who joins the Rebel Alliance in an attempt to overthrow the domineering and ruthless Galactic Empire. Keen Star Wars fans will remember the character of Cassian Andor from the popular standalone Star Wars film Rogue One, in which he appeared in an extensive and memorable role.
The show tells the events of the five years leading up to the instrumental events of Rogue One and the Rebel acquirement of the plans to the Death Star. The heroes of the show lack the franchise norm of Force sensitivity as seen in Jedi, so the events of the show are fostered by much more grounded and gritty parameters, with a focus on the strife and corruption perpetrated by the Empire and the often dark and underhanded methods that are required to fight back. Given how many are regarding this as a breath of fresh air for the longstanding franchise, a good case can be made for future Star Wars video games to follow this more serious and dark pacing.
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