Video Title: Star Wars: The Old Republic - Is It Worth It in 2025?
Channel: MrHulthen
Speakers: MrHulthen
Duration: 00:08:22
Introduction
This video reviews Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR), an older MMO, to determine if it's worth playing in 2025. The reviewer assesses various aspects, including gameplay, graphics, UI, story, and the new player experience.
Key Takeaways
Combat: Tab-targeting, ability-based combat with cooldown management. Feels flashy with punchy audio and visual effects, despite not being modern action combat. Some input delay in crowded areas.
Art Style & Animation: Stylized art direction has aged gracefully. Character models and animations are somewhat stiff and clunky, but environments hold up well, especially in cinematic moments.
UI & Performance: Functional UI with 2010s MMO clutter, but fully customizable. Runs well on modern hardware with high FPS and resolution support. No next-gen visual upgrade.
Story & Sound Design: Features strong storytelling with branching dialogue, moral choices, and companion loyalty arcs. Each class has a unique, fully voiced storyline. Voice acting quality varies, but overall impressive. Sound design enhances the experience.
New Player Experience: Onboarding is functional but old-school, with front-loaded tutorials. Class stories provide a strong RPG campaign feel. A level boost is available for skipping early sections, but the best content is in the early game.
