A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away - there were actually decent Star Wars games. They weren't just movie tie-ins or quick cash grabs, but games that really tried to push the envelope.
Back in their heyday, Star Wars games were seen as innovative - and while there will always be bad Star Wars games, it feels as if the titles that really try to do something different just don't come around all that often anymore.
The worst part was that, for a long time, it was impossible to play some of the best Star Wars games ever made: older operating systems and incompatible software meant that gamers were just plain out of luck.
Thankfully, that's no longer the case: several different stores have started bringing the classic Star Wars titles back: fans won't have to worry about keeping a working copy of Windows 95 running ever again.
With May the 4th just around the corner, there's never been a better time to jump into some of these classic Star Wars games - and, with a host of new sales popping up, gamers have plenty of different options when it comes to picking out a title.
First up is Good Old Games: GOG.com was actually the first store to bring back the classic X-Wing games, but don't think that's all it's got up its sleeve for Star Wars Day. There's definitely a focus on the older games, but with titles like these, that's far from a bad thing:
Star Wars: Rebel Assault (1+2)
Price: $9.99
Star Wars: X-Wing Collector's Edition
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: Tie Fighter Collector's Edition
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast
Price: $7.99
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Price: $7.99
There's also a pair of different bundles, both tailored to a specific style of play: if you're looking to sling blaster bolts back and forth, the Blaster Bundle is just what you're looking for; if an elegant weapon from a more civilized time is your style, pick up the Saber Bundle. Both contain games from the list above as well as newer titles like Star Wars Battlefront, so definitely check them out.
For those who wish to stick with Steam, good news: X-Wing and TIE Fighter have finally made their debut on Steam's digital platform. There's even a fancy new X-Wing Bundle, which features X-Wing, TIE Fighter, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter and X-Wing Alliance for less than $30.
Then again, this is Steam we're talking about: you didn't really think that the May the 4th Sale would be limited to one series, did you?
Star Wars Collection: 2015 Edition
Price: $23.00
Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Price: $8.99
Star Wars: Empire at War - Gold Pack
Price: $5.99
Star Wars Battlefront II
Price: $2.99
Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic
Price: $2.99
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II
Price: $2.99
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition
Price: $5.99
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Price: $5.99
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Price: $5.99
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Price: $5.99
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes
Price: $5.99
Star Wars Republic Commando
Price: $2.99
Star Wars: Dark Forces
Price: $1.79
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Price: $1.79
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Price: $0.89
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Price: $2.99
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Price: $2.99
Star Wars Starfighter
Price: $1.79
Pinball FX 2: Star Wars Pack
Price: $2.30
The updated Star Wars Battlefront may still be a few months away, but anyone itching to get back into the Star Wars universe has more than a few options. That being said, make sure to buy what you want ASAP - these prices are better than Steam's own Summer Sale (which is one of the biggest of its kind), so if you want the games at their absolute cheapest, now is the time to buy!
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