Product Details of LucasArts Star Wars Galaxies: Empire Divided
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The Star Wars Galaxies online game series is designed to immerse players in the rich Star Wars universe. The first product will feature dynamic role-playing ground-based adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe. Gameplay will offer a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. Players will explore multiple Star Wars environments on foot or in land vehicles. Traveling between planets will be accomplished through the use of public shuttles, which ferry characters from world to world. The anticipated space component of the Star Wars Galaxies online game will add personal starships and starfighters to the game, which can be used for travel or space combat. The expansion also promises additional worlds, playable species, non-player characters, creatures, and a variety of other elements.
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Game Genre: Action/Adventure, Role Playing Games (RPG)
Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Media Format: CD-ROM
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Product Title: LucasArts Star Wars Galaxies: Empire Divided
Manufacturer: LucasArts
Power Score: 3.3
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Software
Game Genre: Action/Adventure, Role Playing Games (RPG)
License Type: Full Product
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Media Format: CD-ROM
System Requirements
Required Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Network Compatible: Required
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LucasArts Star Wars Galaxies: Empire Divided
Strengths: Skill-based advancement system; Uses classic (ANH, ESB, RotJ), new (Eps. I and II), and Expanded Universe content; Player-driven economy; Generally friendly community; Good graphics
Weakness: Bugs still being worked on; One character per server; PvP rather brutal; Quests repetitive and sometimes even boring
I got into Star Wars Galaxies under the free 14-day trial period during the summer of 2004. It was very interesting, had a variety of character choices (race, appearance, profession, abilities), and I enjoyed it very much. As of September 2004, I am still in the game, having bought it, but having gained a lot more knowledge about it. It is basically like any other Massively Multi-player Online...
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