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real-time strategy
Star Wars: Empire at War
By Petroglyph Games, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Star Wars: Empire at War is a real-time strategy game from Petroglyph Games, released in 2006. Set during a galactic civil war, it lets you lead the Rebellion, the Empire, or the Star Wars Underworld through campaigns on land, in space, and across the galaxy. You command forces ranging from individual troops to starships and the Death Star, with battles and decisions shaping what follows. The game includes more than 80 ground and space locations, among them Kashyyyk, Tatooine, and Dagobah, each with strategic value. You can pit X-wings against TIE fighters, direct fleets of Star Destroyers, and then send ground forces to fight for a planet. Familiar characters include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett. Listed features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Steam lists Windows; the broader platform list also includes macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaigns span ground, space, and the galaxy.
- More than 80 locations have strategic value.
- Command troops, starships, and the Death Star.
- Includes multiplayer and online PvP.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- Released in 2006.
Who it suits
It suits Star Wars fans who want to direct campaigns and battles across ground and space. Its multiplayer and online PvP features may also suit players looking for competitive matches.
Empire at War puts large-scale Star Wars campaigns and battles under your command, from ground forces to fleets. Check platform availability carefully: Steam lists Windows, while the broader platform list includes macOS.
