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Starwars: The Old Replublic Gameplay Walkthrough

Bioware recently released over 20 minutes of Star Wars: The Old Republic gameplay footage, narrated by the developers themselves and walking you through a few of the games aspects and features, including a decent look at three of the classes in the game (Bounty Hunter, Smuggler, Sith) and also a sneak peak at some of the games planets. From Korriban, the original Sith homeworld housing the tombs of many ancient and powerful Dark Lords of the Sith and containing tremendous dark side power, to Hutta home of the Hutt’s and Ord Mantell.

The videos will introduce you to not only three of the available classes, but also to some basic combat and a explanation of the “flash point” system. The story mode is shown and explains how a simple decision the player makes can and will introduce changes to the upcoming story line and effect the events ingame. You will also see the ridiculous effort they put into creating a custom voice for EVERY NPC in the game.

Overall I would have to say I am very excited, and while I didn’t see anything groundbreaking graphics wise, I’m hoping that this will end up being the replacement for Warcraft I have been looking for.

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 4

Starwars: The Old Republic defines Bounty Hunter class.

Hunter, Seeker, Killer for Hire
Countless enemies stand in the way of the Sith Empire’s drive for domination. The Empire spares no expense eliminating these threats, offering massive bounties to employ the galaxy’s most lethal hunters. Earning a death mark from the Empire means a life spent in fear, constantly looking over one’s shoulder. It is not a question of if a Bounty Hunter will find you… only when.

In my last post, 10 Upcoming MMOG’s for 2009, I touched briefly on some of the games coming out this year and how excited I was about Star Wars: The Old Republic. Last week’s Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer revealed that the soon to be released MMORPG will continue in Star Wars: Galaxies footsteps and allow bounty hunters as a playable class. This week Bioware updated their website to include a new class section devoted to providing more information about the current and upcoming playable classes.

The first public class Bioware defines is the Bounty Hunter class, giving us a good look at our future Fett, who apparently activates his jetpack with a wrist-worn laptop or something. While this is the first class to be announced by Bioware, it’s pretty much a given than Jedi Knights and Dark Jedi will be playable classes as well.

In describing bounty hunter capabilities, they mention their overall efficiency against “force-users”, which might be something to think about since you can almost guarantee that if Bioware follows in Sony’s shadow and makes the same mistake as far as making the Jedi class so easy to reach, everyone and their mother will be a Jedi something or another.

They also go a little in depth about itemization for the class, mentioning flame throwers, rocket launchers, and all manners of specially designed armor. “It’s not unheard of for a Bounty Hunter to spend as many credits on an advanced blaster as others might spend to purchase an entire starship.”

Jason@MOGS.com