Republic Commando
Republic Commando is the best shooter to ever come out of Star Wars, and it’s a quintessential title for anyone that’s a fan of the Clone Wars time period.
The game casts you as a leader of a Clone Commando squad, soldiers with much more agency and individuality than your typical Clone. The story takes you through the opening years of the war, as the Commandos complete ultra dangerous missions on Kashyyyk, Geonosis, and more.
Tight shooting is backed up by a surprisingly competent squad system that lets you give order to your squad mates, or ask for backup when you’re downed.
Republic Commando has a much darker and more violent tone than your typical Star Wars story, and that’s part of what makes it stand out so much in the long line of Star Wars games.
The story is unfortunately fairly short, but if you’re a fan of the prequel timeline then you need to experience it at least once. Now here’s hoping we get a sequel someday.
