Star Wars Games That Should Get A Remake

The Star Wars universe is incredibly rich with stories and fun games that many generations of gamers have enjoyed. But some of these belong to a special category, which makes them IPs with potential remake value. Many of these titles are also great narrative pieces, while others excel by their enjoyable mechanics.

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Some of the greatest Star Wars games of all time left a mark in both the history of gaming and the franchise. All these titles could be great candidates for a remake, and fans are eagerly awaiting their comeback.

Updated on August 4, 2024, by Lucas Simons: Star Wars continues to grow as a franchise, and video games seem to be slowly developing for the series. With the impending release of Star Wars: Outlaws, it's time to look back on some of the pinnacle classics that made Star Wars such an interesting franchise to delve into gaming, and assess which of the best Star Wars games deserve a remake for future generations.

12 Star Wars Republic Commando

A Great Game And The Precursor Of Modern Tactical Shooters

Star Wars Republic Commando was a superb shooter, although many feel it is now outdated after playing the Nintendo Switch version by Aspyr Media, which saw interest in the game rekindled. Shows like The Bad Batch also promote the side-stories of the Clones after Order 66 so, a game that took advantage of that motherlode of great Star Wars lore is definitely a formula for success.

A Tactical FPS set in the Star Wars universe might be what the franchise needs right now. This game was also a good precedent that devs can build a great Star Wars story, with cool mechanics, and without the need for Jedi or Sith to intervene. Its gameplay strongly condensed everything that makes a tactical shooter great, and many successors attempted to recreate its squad command mechanics.

11 Star Wars: Dark Forces

The Stuff Of Legends And Precursor Of Various Modern Shooters

This is where it all began, a spin-off tale narrating the story of Kyle Katarn, former Imperial officer, mercenary, spy, and double agent for the rebellion. In this original story (now marked as Legends. Not Canon) Katarn embarked on a perilous journey to steal the plans of the Death Star, while also uncovering a dark plot to create force-enhanced Stormtroopers.

An FPS with a lot of action, a bit of stealth, and of course, an arsenal of powerful Star Wars weapons including the iconic Wookie Bowcaster. A game that deserves a remake, so that the newest generations can know the exploits of Kyle Katarn. Since the game has received a Remaster, with new HD textures and enhanced performance, many think that a remake is automatically discarded. But perhaps, in a future far, far away, fans of this great FPS could see it resurfacing in a glorious new form.

10 Star Wars Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight

A Great Game, With An Even Greater Story

• Platform(s): PC
• Released: 1997-10-10
• Developer(s): LucasArts
• Publsiher(s): LucasArts
• Genre: FPS, Third-Person Shooter

Repeating the formula of the original Dark Forces, Star Wars Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight is the first instance in the Jedi Knight saga, which continues the story of Kyle Katarn as he rediscovers his past, and his link to Qu Rahn, a survivor of Order 66, a Rebel, and Jedi Master.

Rahn’s and Katarn’s fates intertwine in a wondrous tale of adventure and action, where Katarn rediscovers himself as a force-sensitive warrior, trains along his journey, and masters The Force to beat Dark Jedi. This game’s greatness is cemented in the fact that it was one of the first to integrate Live Action Cinematics with player agency, which of course, gave the players the choice to fall into the Dark Side. A true Masterpiece that deserves a remake.

9 Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast

A Game That Had All The Potential To Be The Best

This game took all the previous formulas of Dark Forces and cooked it up with new technology, new and improved Force Powers, and of course, deadly weaponry. The results were wonderful, and the game became a top seller, setting the base for the success of the next Star Wars games.

Continuing the journey of Kyle Katarn, the now Jedi Master is thorn by the scars that his battle with the Dark Jedi Jerec left on him. And fearing to fall into the Dark Side, he resigns his position as co-director of the new Jedi Academy and asks Luke Skywalker to help him sever his connection to The Force. Katarn’s retirement comes to a halt when the Sith Desaan and his Reborn kidnap and kill Katarn’s partner, Jan Ors (yeah, the precursor of Jyn Erso).

8 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The Fantastic Lightsaber And Force Combat Are Begging To Be Modernized

Years after the last Star Wars action game based on a spin-off comes another great tale of action and adventure, which narrates the story of Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, a boy stolen from a rebel Jedi, trained to become a weapon. This game felt great overall, more so if played with DualShocks, players could almost feel as if they wielded The Force.

This game truly unleashed the raw potential of the Force, and gamers knew for the first time the seamlessly integrated lightsaber combat with Force powers. Of course, the use of the Force was purely for evil purposes, like hunting down Jedi. But Galen Marek’s Story (AKA Starkiller) quickly turned into a redemption tale, and a search for its own identity. Truly a wonderful story that deserves to be retold.

7 Star Wars: Empire At War

Proof that Star Wars And Real-Time Strategy Make A Great Combo

If fans ever wanted to play to be an Empire Commander, then this game got pretty close to the dream of managing the full power of the Empire. Promising to bring the RTS and Star Wars genre into a harmonious pairing, this game was acclaimed by critics and the audience.

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The support for this Star Wars Empire at War continued until November 2023, nurtured by a dedicated modding community, and a group of avid fans who would love to see a remake of this incredible game. Its expansion also had one of the best Star Wars villains of all time: Tyber Zann. Sadly, despite the enormous support from the fans and the enthusiasm of the modders, it is unlikely that we will see a remake of the game. Perhaps it is a viable candidate for a remaster similar to that of the Dark Forces trilogy.

6 Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader

The Pinnacle Of Star Wars Dogfighting, Desperately In Need Of A Modern Version

Since the moment Star Wars fans saw Luke Skywalker and the Rogue Squadron fighting against TIE Fighters in space, they wished to drive one of those beautiful X-Wings. Rogue Squadron 2: Rogue Leader took the best of the flying simulator genre and turned it up a notch, and up to today, no other game has offered such an immersive flight experience set in the Star Wars universe.

And though other games like Star Wars Battlefront and its successful remakes tried to take the torch, it wasn't possible to recreate the starfighter experience. Fans hope until today that someone dares to take a leap and create a remake of this great game. However, for that to happen, many conditions need to be met: First, there must be a studio brave enough (and skilled enough) to take the helm of such an important game, and second, they will need to find a way to balance out online multiplayer to adapt it to current standards. Not an easy task at all.

5 Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi

The Forgotten Star Wars Fighting Game

• Platform(s): PlayStation 1
• Released: 10-31-1997
• Developer(s): LucasArts
• Publsiher(s): LucasArts
• Genre: Fighting game

Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi was a cool premise, but poorly executed. With so many technical issues, the game became a nightmare for fighting game enthusiasts and was ultimately forgotten. But, the idea of a Star Wars fighting game remained for a long time looming in the background.

The link between the original game from the 90s and the current modern fighting games is still there thanks to Soul Calibur 4, but it just needs a little push in the right direction, or perhaps, a pitch from an illuminated producer to put it on the table again. Fans would love to see a modern Star Wars fighter.

4 Star Wars Episode 1: Racer

Experience The Thrill Of Podracing

Pod Racing was the coolest part of Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, besides Darth Maul, of course. The entire success of Star Wars Episode 1: Racer was based on the premise that kids would love to drive those high-speed vehicles, risking crashing and being destroyed in the process. And they were right: the game was an absolute success.

The game had its pros and cons, like every racing game, including the nefarious “Bullseye” Navior, the most broken pilot and vehicle ever seen. The game also integrated a full vehicle customization system, a winning formula many racing games repeated afterward. Overall, Star Wars Racer (as many fans call it) is a fun and incredible experience for every gamer who dares to jump in one of these dangerous and unpredictable vehicles.

3 Star Wars Galaxies

Every Modern MMORPG Learned From This Game And All Fans Want It Back

Every Star Wars fan has dreamed of becoming one with the franchise they love, and no other game but Star Wars Galaxies has offered such an immersive experience. This game set the precedent for the golden age of MMORPGs, with its incredible level of player agency, a massive character customization and progression system, and procedural scenario generation.

Players had absolute freedom to shape the Galaxy as they deemed fit, and the game had considerable success before being outshined by modern, more visual-focused MMORPGs. But just imagine the potential a remake of this game could have. Fans can only wonder what could happen if someone retook the project and repurposed it for the new generation of gamers, although with its spiritual heir, Star Wars The Old Republic (and other MMORPGs) dominating the scene, it is unlikely that such a complex game could have the success it needs to become a viable live service game.