Info about STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™:

Official game description:
_STAR WARS_™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven _STAR WARS_™ saga. Play as a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter, or as one of many other iconic _STAR WARS_ roles and explore the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films. With 6 narrative expansions, become the hero of your own _STAR WARS_ adventure as you choose your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force™.  
**Create your legacy.** Make meaningful choices throughout your journey and become the hero of your personal _STAR WARS_ saga. The game includes an interactive storyline with cinematic dialogue and full voiceover for all in-game characters.  
**A growing world awaits.** For more than 10 years, players have been able to live out their own _STAR WARS_ stories. With the most recent Onslaught expansion, _STAR WARS_: The Old Republic continues to deliver ongoing content through regular updates.  
**8 Unique Stories, 16 Combat Styles.** Do you prefer the elegance of a lightsaber or the reliability of a good blaster by your side? Choose from one of 8 iconic, unique storylines, allowing you to create your own personal STAR WARS story. The Legacy of the Sith Expansion also introduces Combat Styles! Players can now separate their Class Story from gameplay style for an even greater customization experience. This frees up Advanced Class options as characters can choose any Advanced Class within the Tech or Force playstyle! Play as a Trooper wielding a Sniper Rifle, or a Sith Inquisitor with a lightsaber in each hand, or even secretly use Dark Side powers while posing as a member of the Jedi Order.  
**Explore numerous planets.** Hoth, Tatooine, Alderaan, and over 20 other unique and vibrant planets offer exciting exploration and thrilling adventures around every corner!  
**Multiplayer gameplay.** Gather your allies to face challenging encounters against enemy bosses in Flashpoints and Operations, or battle against other players in Player vs. Player Warzones, Arenas, or Galactic Starfighter missions!  
**Galactic Strongholds** Want to take a break from the inter-galactic traveling and adventure? Kick back and relax with our player housing system called Galactic Strongholds! Whether it’s overlooking the sandy dunes of Tatooine, the bright cityscape of Nar Shaddaa, or the tranquil mountains of Alderaan, there’s a Stronghold for everyone. These destinations and more are available for your galactic homestead!  
**Cartel Market.** Only the slickest items can make their way to the Cartel Market, the premium marketplace for the galaxy’s most sought-after commodities. Players wishing to buy things here will need to purchase in-game currency called Cartel Coins. Learn more about what Cartel Coins can unlock on our Cartel Coins Page.  
**Subscriber Benefits.** _STAR WARS_: The Old Republic offers an optional subscription that allows you to experience even more of the _STAR WARS_ universe. Benefits include an increased level cap of 80 and access to the most recent expansions: Legacy of the Sith, Onslaught, Knights of the Eternal Throne, and Knights of the Fallen Empire. In addition, you will receive a monthly Cartel Coin Grant, increased XP, and more. Details on Subscriber Benefits can be found on our Subscriber Page.

Release date: Jul 21, 2020

Categories: MMORPG, Story-driven Gameplay, Dialogue Choices Impact Story, Class-Based Progression, PvP, Player Housing, Online Co-op

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 82; verdict: Predatory Monetization / Casino Elements; summary: The reviews confirm that this game uses a real-money subscription, a premium Cartel Coin cash shop, paid content and feature unlocks, inventory and progression conveniences, overpriced cosmetics with FOMO, and purchasable random cosmetic packs. Although some players describe the shop as cosmetic-only and free play as viable, the presence of real-money randomized packs and repeated pay-to-win/subscriber-advantage claims places the monetization in the predatory range.
- Proton/Linux: score 25; verdict: Mostly Works with Minor Tweaks; summary: The filtered reviews show a strongly positive Linux/Proton picture for this game. Multiple users report smooth Proton/Wine performance on X11, Wayland, SteamOS, Bazzite/GE-Proton, and Ubuntu, and several describe Steam/Proton as the easiest way to play after moving to Linux. There is one explicit Linux launcher failure and a few mentions of requiring Proton 9 or GE-Proton, so the experience is not entirely issue-free. However, these negatives are isolated and do not reflect a consensus of broken Linux support.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: Audit of the Steam Deck and Linux experience shows the game is frequently reported as stable and playable on SteamOS and through Proton, with several users calling it flawless or out-of-the-box. The main friction is missing native controller support, which forces manual remapping on Steam Deck and leads some users to call it unplayable without a proper controller layout. Additional setup friction appears in the form of specific Proton version requirements, custom Proton builds, sign-in/launcher issues, and one report of launcher failure on Linux. There is no widespread evidence of crashes, anti-cheat errors, unreadable UI, or battery drain. Overall, the game is playable but not fully seamless on Deck.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance reports vary by hardware cohort: high-VRAM systems and low-VRAM/low-RAM Windows setups are mostly positive, while 8-11GB VRAM Windows and low-VRAM/16-31GB RAM systems show more launch and stability problems. The 12-15GB VRAM cohort is mixed, with smooth high-end results alongside reports of severe CPU bottlenecks in crowded content.
  - Sample size: 332 (5% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (positive, 93 reports): Mostly reports smooth performance without notable issues, including on Linux via Proton or Wine, though one review mentions occasional server crashes.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 69 reports): Some users report high frame rates and no issues on strong PCs, but several describe severe slowdowns in crowded content unless using a high single-core CPU.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (negative, 63 reports): Problems dominate: crashes on launch, black screens during shader compilation, major FPS drops, and single-core CPU bottlenecks.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (negative, 56 reports): The available report describes a black screen on first launch, preventing play.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 30 reports): Reports stable, smooth performance, with some FPS dips that remain playable; users suggest capping FPS and using fullscreen.
  - Caveats: 332 of 6446 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $0.00
  - Reasoning: Reviewers consistently describe the base game as free-to-play and say the free experience is workable, playable, and worth it for the class stories. The only specific price mentioned is an optional $15 one-month subscription for expansions and preferred status, which is separate from the base game. Therefore the community considers $0 a fair base-game price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 1000.0h
  - Story completion: 40.0h
  - Session length: 5.0h
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The HLTB table in one review gives 40 hours for one class main story and 1000 hours for completionist play, so storyCompletion is set to 40h and gameCompletion to 1000h. A separate player report of 75h for the Imperial Agent shows that one class story can take longer with side content or a slower pace, supporting the 40h baseline as main-story-only. For sessionLength, one review says a game can lock them in for 5 hours in one sitting, and another says they played 14 hours over about 3 days, supporting a typical session around 5h. For endgame, one review states that at 100 hours the player has max level and is in the endgame, so I use 100h as the time-to-endgame estimate. No explicit endgame-content duration is given.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players most commonly report fun from the outset through story, universe immersion, and leveling, with early control and interface friction and later expansion or MMO-endgame complaints as secondary conflicts.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Initial story and universe immersion
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: First few hours feel rough, with camera movement and control issues.; Class system is confusing for starters and lacks a clear tutorial.; Interface can be complex and inventory use is not always understandable.; Progression systems and optional purchases can overcomplicate the experience for new players.; Some missions are repetitive, broken, or require other players.; Weekly reputation and currency caps limit farming.
  - Unlock drivers: Playing co-op, which is described as mitigating the tedious and wearing aspects of story content.; Treating it as a single-player RPG with some multiplayer, which reviewers rate much higher than treating it as a pure MMORPG.; Focusing on leveling and story progression, where reviewers say the true enjoyment lies.; Playing with friends, which reviewers call a blast and say makes the endgame grind fine.
  - Conditions: Star Wars fandom, as several reviews frame the game as a must-check for Star Wars fans.; Treating the game as a single-player RPG with multiplayer elements rather than a full-time MMORPG.; Focusing on story and leveling instead of endgame or advanced PvP.; Playing co-op with friends instead of purely solo, though solo is still described as fun.; Accepting MMO systems such as weekly caps, subscriptions, and slower content cycles.; Enjoying BioWare-style class stories and companion narratives.; Being prepared for early control, interface, and class-system friction.; Not expecting the MMO endgame or PvP to carry the experience.
- Player Archetypes:
  - Narrative Solo BioWare Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Experience BioWare-style class stories and moral choices in the Star Wars universe.
    - Playstyle: Solo story campaigns, dialogue choices, companion-assisted questing, and multiple alt characters.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: solo player
    - Reference games: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic; Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II
  - Endgame Group and PvP MMO Veteran (buy)
    - Motivation: Cooperative raids, organized PvP, and endgame progression.
    - Playstyle: Operations, Flashpoints, Warzones, group finder, role optimization, and max-level grinding.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: tank
    - Reference games: World of Warcraft
  - Star Wars Roleplayer and Social Collector (buy)
    - Motivation: Inhabit and personalize a Star Wars identity while socializing with others.
    - Playstyle: Roleplay guilds, stronghold decoration, outfit collecting, moral-path choices, and social play.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Star Wars fan
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Free-to-Play Casual Story Tourist (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoy Star Wars story content without paying or committing to endgame group play.
    - Playstyle: Free-to-play solo questing, relaxed story progression, and avoiding raids or ranked PvP.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: solo player; F2P
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Strong Star Wars Fan Appeal (weight 0.34): The game is highly praised by Star Wars fans for its deep lore and authentic feel. Many consider it one of the best Star Wars games ever made.
- Top-Tier MMORPG Experience (weight 0.31): Many players regard it as one of the best MMORPGs ever, combining the MMO style of WoW with Star Wars. It offers a rich and addictive gameplay loop.
- Play as Jedi or Sith (weight 0.29): Players can choose from iconic Star Wars roles like Jedi, Sith, bounty hunter, and smuggler. This fulfills the fantasy of living in the Star Wars universe.
- Immersive Fully Voiced Story (weight 0.28): The game features fully voiced dialogue for all characters, enhancing immersion. The storytelling is cinematic and engaging.
- Engaging Personal Storylines (weight 0.27): The story is the game's strongest aspect, with compelling personal narratives for each character. Players find the story-driven focus enjoyable and memorable.
- Graphics Hold Up Well (weight 0.26): Despite its age, the graphics are still considered good and have been updated. The art style and locations remain beautiful.
- Accessible Subscription Model (weight 0.21): Subscribing for just one month grants permanent access to all expansions released up to that point. This monetization model is widely appreciated.
- Friendly and Active Community (weight 0.2): The player community is consistently described as loyal, friendly, and helpful. It is a welcoming environment for new and returning players.

Common complaints:
- Aging Visuals and Mechanics (weight 0.37): The game's visuals and mechanics are frequently described as dated, with old animations, confusing interfaces, and bugs. Players note that the game shows its age in multiple aspects.
- Free-to-Play Restrictions (weight 0.24): Free-to-play players face severe restrictions such as a 1 million credit cap, level cap, and limited character slots. These limitations strongly encourage subscribing or buying unlocks.
- Lack of Spanish Localization (weight 0.2): Many players complain about the absence of Spanish language support, including subtitles and full translation, even after ten years. This lack of localization limits accessibility for Spanish-speaking players.
- Excessive Microtransactions (weight 0.14): Microtransactions, especially in the Cartel Market, are considered brutal and overpriced. Players warn about falling into the skin trap and excessive costs.
- KotFE/KotET Story Grind (weight 0.12): Subsequent playthroughs of Knights of the Fallen Empire and Eternal Throne become a grind, with plot holes and disappointing companion loss. The storytelling quality drops after these expansions.
- Missing Portuguese Subtitles (weight 0.12): The game lacks official Portuguese (Brazil) subtitles, even simple ones, which is a significant drawback for Brazilian players. This absence contributes to a small Brazilian community.
- Security Code Login Loop (weight 0.11): Players are stuck in a loop where a security code is required to log in, but adding a security code requires being logged in. This prevents account access and is a critical issue.
- Support Requires Subscription (weight 0.08): Customer support is inaccessible without an active subscription, as ticket submission is blocked. This is frustrating for players seeking help.
- QoL Paywalled (weight 0.08): Many quality-of-life features, including UI customization, are locked behind a subscription. This paywall frustrates players who want basic conveniences.
- Steam Linking and Purchase Issues (weight 0.08): The Steam version has bugs with linking accounts, causing purchases not to show up. This leads to frustration and lost money for players.
- Lack of MMO Features (weight 0.08): The game lacks quality-of-life customization and other features common in modern MMOs. Players find the MMO aspects lackluster and missing key elements.
- Dead PvP Community (weight 0.08): PvP, including world PvP, is completely dead and likely frustrating for newcomers. This indicates a lack of active player base in PvP modes.
- Customer Service Delays (weight 0.06): Customer service takes a long time to respond and doesn't resolve issues effectively. This contributes to player frustration and dissatisfaction.
- Cartel Market Unlock Costs (weight 0.06): Cosmetic items purchased with Cartel Coins must be repurchased to unlock for all alts, requiring additional spending. This is seen as greedy and unfair.
- Guild Removal on Break (weight 0.06): Guilds are taken away when taking a break without a subscription, or even with a subscription if not logging in. This penalizes players for inactivity.
- Merits Subscription Waste (weight 0.06): Players feel it's not worth subscribing every month just for merits, suggesting they should be free or permanent after one subscription. This is seen as poor value.
- Long Launch Times (weight 0.05): Starting the game takes a couple of minutes the first time, and some report up to 20 minutes to launch. This is a minor but noticeable inconvenience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Eight Unique Class Stories (weight 0.64): The game features eight base classes, each with its own fully voiced storyline and distinct campaign. These stories include meaningful choices, moral decisions, and unique companions. Players frequently mention the diversity and replayability offered by the different class narratives.
- Subscription Unlocks Expansions Permanently (weight 0.36): Players frequently note that subscribing for at least 30 days, or spending at least $5.00, permanently unlocks all expansions released to date. This includes DLCs, future expansions if an active subscription is maintained, and upgrades the account to Preferred status. Many reviews highlight this as a great value proposition.
- Solo-Friendly MMO Experience (weight 0.33): The game supports solo play for most content, including class stories and origin storylines, allowing players to progress without interacting with others. Companions further enhance the solo experience. This flexibility is widely praised.
- Class Options for Jedi and Sith (weight 0.31): Players can choose iconic roles such as Jedi and Sith, as well as non-Force users like Bounty Hunter, Trooper, Smuggler, and Imperial Agent. Each class has a distinct story and playstyle. This variety is a major draw for Star Wars fans.
- Free-to-Play with Optional Subscription (weight 0.29): The base game is free to play, with an optional subscription that unlocks additional features and content. Some end-game content and conveniences are restricted for free players, but the full story is accessible. This model is common and well-received.
- Dialogue Choices Impact Story (weight 0.29): Dialogue choices affect how events unfold, shape the character's journey, and determine outcomes. Many reviews highlight the impact of choices on the narrative and character development. This BioWare-style choice system is a key feature.
- PvP Modes Available (weight 0.26): The game offers PvP content including warzones and arenas, with options for quick combat or objective-based matches. PvP is balanced and features class-specific abilities like stuns. Players appreciate the variety of PvP experiences.
- Group and Multiplayer Content (weight 0.18): There is multiplayer content designed for group play, including Flashpoints, Operations, and Master Mode challenges. The game supports both solo and group play, allowing friends to team up. This caters to different playstyles.
- Story-Focused MMO (weight 0.17): The game emphasizes narrative with class-specific storylines, player decisions, and cinematic presentation. It is often described as an MMO with a heavy focus on single-player story, blending RPG elements with multiplayer. This story-first approach is a defining feature.
- Fully Voiced Cinematic Stories (weight 0.11): The class stories are fully voice-acted with cinematic cutscenes and conversations, enhancing immersion. Reviews frequently praise the production value of the dialogue and story presentation. This sets it apart from many other MMOs.
- Character Customization Available (weight 0.11): The game includes character customization options such as clothing, armor, weapons, and UI adjustments. A custom outfit designer allows further personalization. Players enjoy the ability to tailor their characters' appearance.
- Light and Dark Side Morality (weight 0.11): Players can influence their destiny through light and dark side choices, affecting alignment and story outcomes. This morality system adds depth to character development. Reviews highlight the meaningful impact of these decisions.
- Story-Driven Quests and Dialogues (weight 0.11): Quests and character dialogues are story-driven, with narrative aspects and NPC interactions. The game features quests, dialogues, and events that advance the plot. This contributes to the immersive storytelling experience.

Performance notes:
- Frequent Crashes and Stability Issues (weight 0.27): Many players report crashes during gameplay, startup, and freezes, often requiring restarts or repairs. This is a widespread stability problem affecting various scenarios.
- Positive Performance Experiences (weight 0.15): Some players report no performance problems, smooth runs on various setups, and stability. This contrasts with the widespread issues but shows the game can run well.
- Launcher and Startup Failures (weight 0.14): The game often fails to start or launch, with issues like launcher not working, unable to reach server after login, or game blocking on start screen. This prevents access entirely.
- Graphics and Engine Optimization (weight 0.14): The old graphics engine is poorly optimized, causing performance issues in crowded areas, pop-in, stuttered shadows, and blurry textures. Frame drops and hitching are common.
- Multiplayer Performance Degradation (weight 0.12): In multiplayer content with many players (e.g., 24-man fights or >8 players), severe performance drops, lag, and slowdowns occur even on good hardware. This makes group content unplayable for some.
- Server Connectivity and Kicks (weight 0.1): Players experience constant disconnections, server unavailable errors, and getting kicked during key gameplay. These issues disrupt sessions and require restarts.
- FPS Dips and Playability (weight 0.1): FPS dips occur but remain playable for some, while others experience frame drops to 10 fps or unplayable lows. Performance varies greatly across systems.
- Linux and Steam Deck Compatibility (weight 0.07): The game runs smoothly on Linux via Proton or Wine, and works well on SteamOS and handheld devices like ROG Ally with specific configurations. This indicates good compatibility for some platforms.
- Resolution and Display Quirks (weight 0.07): At 4K resolution, the game may force quit unless set to 1080p, but works flawlessly at 1080p. Fullscreen mode sometimes cannot be set without crashes or graphics errors.
- DirectX and Patch Issues (weight 0.07): Recent DX11/12 updates and Patch 7.2.1 removed low graphics presets, requiring a powerful GPU. Some users need to install DirectX 9c to get the game working.
- Pink Screen Problem (weight 0.05): Some users report a pink screen issue that may be resolved by launching on Steam, but it still needs a permanent fix. This suggests a platform-specific rendering bug.
- Controller and Input Problems (weight 0.05): Controller daemon in handheld mode can prevent mouse right-click, and precision jumps on ledges feel unresponsive. These input issues affect gameplay control.
- Server Kicks During Key Gameplay (weight 0.03): The server constantly kicks players off during key gameplay, disrupting progress and causing frustration. This is a frequent connectivity complaint.
- Black Screen Issue (weight 0.03): A black screen issue has been reported, which can prevent the game from displaying properly. This adds to the list of display-related problems.
- Game Won't Load on Decent PC (weight 0.03): Despite having a decent PC, the game won't load, indicating a compatibility or configuration issue beyond hardware specs.
- Game Shuts Down Before Character Selection (weight 0.03): The game shuts down before reaching the character selection screen, preventing players from even starting. This is a severe startup failure.
- Fan Noise and Hardware Strain (weight 0.03): Computer fans make a lot of noise while waiting, indicating high hardware usage even during idle or loading. This suggests poor optimization.
- Suggestion: Cap FPS to 60 (weight 0.03): Players suggest capping FPS to 60 and running in fullscreen mode to improve stability. This is a common workaround for performance issues.
- Repair Function Ineffective (weight 0.03): The repair function is unable to fix issues, leaving players without a solution. This suggests a need for better troubleshooting tools.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for Star Wars fans (weight 0.43): A large number of reviews strongly recommend the game specifically to Star Wars fans, often calling it a must-play for anyone who loves the franchise. This is the most common sentiment across the feedback.
- Worth trying regardless of interest level (weight 0.32): Many reviewers simply recommend giving the game a shot, even if you are neutral about Star Wars or unsure about MMOs. The general sentiment is that it is worth trying at least once.
- Ideal for MMO and Star Wars fans (weight 0.32): Many reviewers recommend the game for players who enjoy both Star Wars and MMORPGs, with some even suggesting it for non-Star Wars fans who like MMOs. It is frequently described as one of the best MMORPGs available.
- Strong story and narrative appeal (weight 0.28): Reviewers praise the game's rich storytelling, well-written narratives, and immersive Star Wars galaxy setting. It is recommended for anyone who values story, especially those who love Star Wars lore and narrative RPGs with meaningful choices.
- Subscription is worth the cost (weight 0.21): Multiple reviewers state that the subscription is very worthwhile if affordable, with some noting that a single month unlocks most expansions permanently and grants Preferred status benefits. It is seen as a good value for the content provided.
- Excellent for solo and story-focused play (weight 0.16): The game is recommended for players who normally avoid MMOs because it plays like a single-player RPG, with optional multiplayer content. It is praised for its solo-friendly experience and class storylines.
- Must-play for Star Wars enthusiasts (weight 0.14): Several reviewers consider the game mandatory for every Star Wars fan, calling it an absolute must and highly recommending it to anyone with even a slight interest in the franchise. It is described as an essential experience for enthusiasts of the Expanded Universe and Old Republic era.
- Great for WoW and MMO veterans (weight 0.1): Players who enjoyed World of Warcraft or other MMORPGs are encouraged to try this game, with some calling it a great starting point if they also love Star Wars. It is often compared favorably to WoW.
- Free-to-play makes it easy to try (weight 0.1): Reviewers highlight that the game is free to play at its core, making it worth a try without financial commitment. It is described as an amazing deal for a free-to-play title.
- Class stories drive replayability (weight 0.1): The different class storylines are praised as a major reason to play multiple playthroughs, with some saying the game is worth playing just for the class stories alone. This adds significant replay value.
- Ideal for Jedi or Sith fantasy (weight 0.08): Players who always wanted to be a Jedi or Sith, or who love lightsabers and build-your-story adventures, are specifically recommended this game. It is perfect for Star Wars fans and RPG lovers.
- Good for story-driven MMO fans (weight 0.06): Reviewers recommend the game for those seeking an MMO with good story and fun classes, even if they are willing to tolerate the MMO format for a strong narrative. It appeals to fans of story-driven MMOs.
- Join a guild for better experience (weight 0.05): Reviewers recommend joining a guild to get help getting started and to access high-level content. Being part of a guild is seen as improving the overall experience.
- Use official site over Steam (weight 0.05): For those spending money, reviewers advise using the official website rather than Steam. Downloading from the official site is recommended.
- Enable security key for account safety (weight 0.05): Using a security key for two-factor authentication is recommended to protect your account. This is a practical tip for new players.
- Some cannot recommend due to gameplay (weight 0.05): A small number of reviewers explicitly state they cannot recommend the game for its gameplay or cannot recommend it at all. This negative sentiment is present but minor compared to positive feedback.

Other player notes:
- Free-to-play with optional subscription (weight 0.46): The game is free to download and play, with an optional subscription that provides various perks. Base game and first two expansions are free.
- Subscription unlocks expansions permanently (weight 0.27): Subscribing for one month grants permanent access to all expansions released up to that time, even if the subscription lapses.
- Frequent updates and active development (weight 0.19): The game receives regular updates, new seasons, and content adjustments, showing it is not abandoned. It has been updated over many years.
- Old game with long history (weight 0.18): The game was released a long time ago, almost 10 years or 15 years old, and has undergone many changes since launch.
- Security key grants monthly Cartel Coins (weight 0.13): A security key attached via the game website gives 100 Cartel Coins per month for free, even if you don't play.
- Developed by BioWare and Broadsword (weight 0.11): Originally created by BioWare, the game is now developed by Broadsword Online Games and published by Electronic Arts.
- Subscription model with microtransactions (weight 0.1): The game has a subscription model and microtransactions, with a monthly subscription fee for additional benefits.
- Subscription unlocks DLC and character slots (weight 0.1): A one-month subscription permanently unlocks all past DLC and additional character slots.
- Hundreds of hours of free content (weight 0.1): Free-to-play offers about 100 to 250 hours of gameplay, with current content providing around 1000 hours.
- Subscription provides convenient extras (weight 0.1): Subscription opens up convenient extras, preferred status, and access to more content. It is optional but considered worth it.
- Cartel Market with premium currency (weight 0.1): The game has a Cartel Market featuring premium currency (Cartel Coins) and starter packs for microtransactions.
- Available on Steam and launcher (weight 0.09): The game is available on Steam and via the official launcher. Subscriptions can also be managed through Steam.
- Free-to-play version has restrictions (weight 0.08): The Free-to-Play version offers lots of content but has restrictions such as level cap, credit cap, and chat limitations.
- Free access to class stories and expansions (weight 0.08): Free players get access to all 8 class stories and the first two expansions, providing substantial free content.
- One-month subscription gives all content (weight 0.08): Subscribing for one month grants access to all current story content released so far, which is kept forever.
- Cash shop with pay-to-progress items (weight 0.08): The game has a cash shop with cool items, offering pay-to-progress and pay-to-get-rich options but not pay-to-win.
- Set in Old Republic era (weight 0.08): The game is set in the Old Republic era of Star Wars lore, thousands of years before the Skywalker saga, exploring a large-scale war.
- Paywalls for credits and endgame gear (weight 0.08): The game has paywalls, with credit caps and endgame gear locked behind them, requiring subscription or purchases.
- Lack of subtitles for some languages (weight 0.07): The game does not have Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Chinese, or Spanish subtitles, limiting accessibility for some players.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Players are frustrated by persistent technical issues such as login loops, crashes, and connection errors that prevent them from playing. Heavy monetization, including paywalls for cosmetics and credit caps for free-to-play users, along with unbalanced late-game content and toxic community behavior, further fuel this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Disappointment stems from the game's decline in story quality, dated graphics, and lack of innovation, especially after recent updates. Missing language support (e.g., Portuguese, Spanish) and the feeling that the game is milked for money without substantial new content also contribute.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Players enjoy the immersive Star Wars stories, character progression, and the ability to make choices that shape their own saga. The fully voiced class stories, engaging combat, and cooperative play with friends are major sources of enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the game's deep storytelling, smooth combat, and the sense of progression through gear and leveling. Many appreciate the generous free-to-play model, consistent content updates, and the game's ability to cater to both casual and hardcore players.
- Love (weight 0.05): Players love the game for its rich Star Wars lore, fully voiced stories, and the freedom to create and develop their own characters. The immersive world, meaningful choices, and strong community foster a deep affection for the game.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is driven by the game's engaging class stories, iconic Star Wars settings, and the thrill of combat with lightsabers and blasters. Recent updates and the social endgame with politics and espionage also generate enthusiasm.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Players appreciate the developers' dedication, the high-quality writing, voice acting, and the depth of character agency. The welcoming community and the game's ability to provide a rich roleplaying experience are also highly valued.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia arises from long-term play, childhood memories, and the game's classic BioWare style reminiscent of KOTOR and Mass Effect. The familiar atmosphere and music evoke fond recollections of past gaming experiences.
- Immersion (weight 0.03): Immersion is achieved through the game's cinematic storytelling, fully voiced dialogues, and the feeling of being part of the Star Wars galaxy. The detailed questing system and impactful choices make players feel like the central character in their own epic saga.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasts highly recommend the game for its story, lore, and class identity, considering it a must-play for Star Wars fans. The eight unique storylines, voice acting, and generous free-to-play model contribute to their excitement.
- Annoyance (weight 0.02): Annoyance is caused by restrictive free-to-play limitations, such as the credit cap and lack of customer support for non-subscribers. Bugs that force mission restarts, constant guild invites, and a cumbersome login process also irritate players.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is felt for the game's comprehensive Star Wars experience, incredible voice acting, and rich stories that surpass other Star Wars media. Many consider it one of the best MMORPGs and a labor of love.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is fueled by support requiring a subscription, microtransactions that are character-specific, and frequent new bugs. Lack of localization for certain languages and account bans for requesting refunds also provoke anger.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Joy comes from exploring iconic planets like Tatooine and Hoth, experiencing multiple story paths, and rediscovering old characters. The ability to play all eight class stories for free and the fulfillment of a Spanish translation add to the joy.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): The game is highly addictive due to its engaging gameplay, numerous stories, and the constant grind for gear. Many players find themselves unable to play anything else after returning.
- Amazement (weight 0.01): Amazement stems from the sheer amount of content, depth of the character creator, and the game's continued expansion after many years. The cinematic dialogues and fully voiced origin stories are particularly impressive.
- Dislike (weight 0.01): Dislike is expressed for travel time, perceived 'wokeness' in recent updates, and the pay-to-play model. The combat system is also criticized as bad.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope persists for a player resurgence, more funding, and a reborn version with improvements. Players wish for the game to live on for another decade and for Broadsword to be more active.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom arises from the easy and tedious early story, repetitive endgame PvE, and unbalanced PvP. The current Malgus and Mandalorian conflict storyline drags on too long.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise is felt when players get hooked again, enjoy the story despite being story skippers, or find the monetization lenient. Many are surprised by how much they enjoy the game after initial low expectations.}