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Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC, 2003)

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Travel to a galaxy far, far away to join thousands of other gamers as they battle for the Alliance, the Empire, or their own survival and prosperity. Multimedia giant LucasArts Entertainment enters the realm of persistent-world gaming with Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. As in founding MMORPGs, such as EverQuest and Asheron's Call, the Galaxies player begins by creating an online personality, choosing the character's race, appearance, and profession. Unlike other massively multiplayer games, however, LucasArts' virtual worlds are set in the sci-fi Star Wars universe.<br><br>Become a Mon Calimari artisan or play as a Rodian marksman. Grow rich as an interplanetary smuggler or learn to serve the Dark Side in the role of an outcast Jedi. Join the Rebel Alliance, swear fealty to the Empire, or remain neutral. Star Wars Galaxies is designed to allow players to follow in the footsteps of their favorite characters from the Star Wars films or discover all new possibilities playing as lesser-known races and classes. Similarly, the persistent galaxy will be full of planets to explore or exploit, some as familiar as Tatooine and Coruscant, others yet unknown to all but the most ardent fans.<br><br>Character progression is relatively open, as each hero begins with base abilities and a number of "skill points" to assign as desired. As much as any other aspect, a character's abilities define his or her role in the game and skills are organized by "professions," such as Architect or Bounty Hunting. Players may choose to develop their characters to specialize in the skills of a certain profession, or may strive for a multi-talented character who is a "jack-of-all-trades" (but master of none). Acquisition of new skills is not automatic, as players may often need to achieve a certain status or complete a given quest to advance. Training is not always free.<br><br>As the game is set in the Star Wars universe, players who enter Star Wars Galaxies find themselves in the middle of a galactic civil war. Most player-vs.-player elements of the game occur in this context. Publicly or discreetly, characters can side with the Rebels, the Empire, or the Hutt criminal underworld. Open declaration of such an alliance may allow for combat situations with player characters of opposing factions, but characters may also take sides without such a public announcement, allowing them to serve their faction without drawing so much dangerous attention from rivals.<br><br>In development for several years, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided is designed to bring the Star Wars universe to life at an unprecedented level of detail. The game is powered by a new 3D engine which allows rich environments and seamless transitions from one area to the next. In addition to exploration on foot, player characters will eventually be able to travel across planets and through space in a variety of vehicles. Characters can build and own houses or run their own factories. They can create and join new guilds and teams, with a pledge of developer support for such player-run associations. Ongoing future additions and expansions are promised as well, such that the Force may be with players for years to come.

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PublisherLucasArts
UPC0023272318185
eBay Product ID (ePID)10032

Product Key Features

PlatformPC
RatingT-Teen
Game NameStar Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided

Additional Product Features

Release Year2003
Control ElementsMouse, Keyboard

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  • Old, Original, and Great Gameplay

    Keep in mind Sony Online Entertainment no longer supports this game with official servers. Played on SWGEmu's "official" unofficial server "Basilisk" with original disc set, you can relive those days before the New Game Experience ruined the fun of the game. For those for you who remember the pure joy of traversing the Star Wars Universe and being able to live your own tale, this is the game for you.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great game! Just sharing some insight on the private servers available to play this SWG.

    Game arrived in great condition. No scratches. Haven’t played since 2011. I’m having a BLAST!! I recommend the private server, “SWG Legacy” because it is more of a complete server than “SWGEmu.” Also, playing this game on the SWGEmu your character will get reset. That doesn’t happen with SWG Legacy. The game is updated regularly and new heroics are being made on Legacy. I recommend reading about the “SWG Legacy” and “SWGEmu” private servers before buying the game.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Best game - for a niche market

    I thoroughly enjoyed the original (pre-CU) version of this game in 2005. The current SWGemu resurrected the experience; it requires any form of the original game CDs. Given the game is now quite old, don't expect amazing graphics by today's standards. However, for those who desire an open sandbox MMO, with intricate details and socially intertwined dependencies, this game is unmatched.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Awesome!

    The package was well wrapped and secured before shipping. The game is fantastic and I have already enjoyed hours of game play. Definitely recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Goold old stuff

    Even if the game is old, the gameplay and the star wars universe is worth the cost ;) cds without a scratch and delivered quickly even if it was the holydays.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great game!!

    I loved SWG since it came out

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Game in shape and well packaged

    Game got here quick and in great shape. About to relive the glory days of SWG

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Still going

    Played it for years and still a great game.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great old game

    Great game to play on private servers

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Better than gta v.

    This game is the GOAT mmorpg .

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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