Underplayed Gems

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) (2009)

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) cover
Developer
LucasArts
Publisher
LucasArts, Lucasfilm, Disney
Genres
Action
Rating
4.4 of 5, 3,084 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A classic first-person shooter with retro graphics and responsive controls, where you infiltrate Imperial bases and battle enemies in tense, interactive environments.

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What players say

Players praise Dark Forces as a classic, but warn its controls and level design feel very old. Many say movement is slippery and aiming is awkward, and recommend The Force Engine mod to make it playable on modern hardware. Opinions split on whether the jump mechanic was a mistake.

Screenshots

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