So as we gear up for an exciting two months, in this feature, we’ll be taking a look at what we feel are the eleven best Star Wars games to date. Without further ado then, let’s get started.

#11. STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE

Shadows of the Empire was far from a darling of the critics when it launched, but though it wasn’t very well received back in the day, over the years it’s developed a strong and dedicated fan following. And it’s not hard to see why- Shadows of the Empire’s Hoth sections by themselves make the game worth a shot, but even beyond those, fans of Star Wars will appreciate the game for how well it captures the aesthetic and tone of that universe. It hasn’t aged very well, as is the case with many N64 titles, but if you can get past its more outdated mechanics, you’ll be in for a great ride.

If you couldn’t partake in all the Star Wars deals to celebrate May the 4th, then don’t worry. Electronic Arts has added 12 Star Wars titles to the Vault in Origin Access. These include Star Wars: Republic Commando, Star Wars Battlefront 2 (Classic), Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, and many more.

Origin Access on PC only requires you to pay $5 per month or $30 per year to access its library of over 200 games. You also get discounts on all digital content from EA, along with limited time trials of upcoming games. Check below for the full breakdown of Star Wars games added to the Vault.

• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
• Star Wars Battlefront 2 (Classic, 2005)
• Star Wars: Republic Commando
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D
• Star Wars: Dark Forces
• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
• Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
• Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
• Star Wars: Starfighter
• Star Wars Episode 1: Racer
• Star Wars: Rebellion

Newer Star Wars offerings are on the way, with Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order out on November 15th. It tells the story of Cal Kestis, who’s in hiding after Order 66. That doesn’t last for long though, as he eventually has to outrun the Sith’s Inquisitors and the Second Sister. A proper gameplay reveal has been confirmed for next month at EA Play.

Microsoft is serving up another interesting range of free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in March 2019. As part of its Games With Gold service, Xbox One players will receive Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 and Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion for free. Xbox 360 owners will get Star Wars Republic Commando and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for free.

Thanks to the magic of backwards compatibility, the Xbox 360 titles are also accessible to Xbox One players for a total of four free games. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is one of the bigger releases, featuring 40 characters and 12 maps in the base game (plus lots of additional content via free updates). Then there’s Star Wars Republic Commando, a beloved first person shooter set during the Clone Wars and focusing on an elite squad of Clone Troopers.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is worth a look for fans of PlatinumGames’ hack and slash gameplay. It’s a spin-off that sees Raiden trying to clean up the post-Patriots world. That means slicing other cybernetic warriors apart, piece by piece. Check out the trailer below for more information on when each game will become available.