02-27-2012, 03:28 AM
This game has had a massive amount of funding with voice work, great audio sound effects and music scores that you expect from a Star Wars title. This was probably one of the most expensive games of all time to create and it is top notch visually. You'll have a choice of 4 character types for each side (Jedi, Consular, Smuggler, Trooper) for the Republic side for example and you pick a race (selection of 4 as well) as well as apply some customizations (face, hair, scars, size).
The MMO game delivers on story elements and unique features that help it stand out from other MMO games. You can choose to gamble in a runner game where poor refugees are forced to collect bombs hoping they are blown to bits, or you can simply shut the game down. Your control over your choices no matter if you are on the Republic or Imperial side really helps you become attached to your character.
The Old Republic is just that, a deeply traditional framework for an online game that is in dire need of a refresh and is currently struggling to sustain the wow effect. The game isn’t cheap and at $59.99 for the game (1 month of play included) and $14.95 per month of play it is a very expensive MMO.