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STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2010

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Quick resume

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Global score

98/100

Genres

Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Extensive modding community extending gameplay
    • Epic space and ground battles with iconic star wars units
    • Galactic conquest mode with strategic depth
    • Ongoing developer support and updates after many years
    • Strong narrative campaigns and lore immersion

    Cons

    • Outdated graphics and some bugs
    • Ground battles considered less engaging than space battles
    • Multiplayer was dead for a time, though recently revived
    • Some imbalance issues especially with expansion faction
    • Steep learning curve for new players and mod installation

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Game offers challenging AI, tactical battles requiring skillful unit positioning and strategic planning."

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      "Game offers strategic challenges in space and ground battles with skill-based unit management and tactical planning."

    • Competition

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      "Includes multiplayer and skirmish modes with competitive elements, but many players focus on single-player campaign and personal progression."

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      "Includes multiplayer and skirmish modes with competitive elements, but many players focus on single-player and modded experiences."

    • Continuation

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      "High replay value with hundreds to thousands of hours played by users, encouraging habitual and long-term engagement."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Some multiplayer and co-op modes exist, but most gameplay and reviews emphasize solo play and individual strategic decision-making."

      Capsule for Songs of Silence Songs of Silence

      "Some multiplayer and co-op modes exist, but majority of play and reviews focus on solo or independent gameplay."

    • Creativity

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      "Strong creativity through modding, map creation, gear customization, and player-driven goals."

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    • Domination

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      3

      "Players embody the Empire, exerting power over enemies and enforcing order, with a strong narrative of superiority."

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      "Players enjoy exerting control over the galaxy and defeating opponents, including narrative emphasis on Empire domination."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Immersive Star Wars setting and story provide strong escape from real life."

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    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and fandom, not out of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "High variety of factions, subfactions, tech paths, and mods encourage experimentation with new strategies and gameplay styles."

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      "Encouraged to try new strategies, factions, and especially mods that significantly alter gameplay and setting."

    • Exploration

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      "Multiple planets and large maps with hidden areas and collectibles encourage discovery and exploration."

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      "Exploring different planets, campaigns, and mod content offers discovery and variety."

    • Expression

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      "Customization through mods and choice of characters and classes allows personal expression within the Star Wars universe."

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      "Customization through mods and faction choices allows self-expression within the Star Wars universe."

    • Fantasy

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      "Strongly rooted in imaginative Star Wars fiction with iconic characters, ships, and storylines."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Some community and multiplayer interaction, but mostly individual play experiences."

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      "Some community and multiplayer interaction, but mostly individual play and solo experiences."

    • Growth

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      3

      "Players learn game mechanics, modding, and strategies over time, improving skills and knowledge."

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      "Players develop strategic skills and knowledge of game mechanics and lore, especially through mods."

    • Health

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      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during battles and strategic planning; not suited for idle or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Limited social interaction; multiplayer is minimal and not focused on forming close relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players lead their empire and fleets, making strategic decisions and commanding forces."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong progression through tech trees, resource gathering, and colony expansion."

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      "Progression through tech trees, unit upgrades, and galactic conquest provides a sense of growth and accumulation."

    • Relaxation

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      "Some players find relaxing flow in gameplay, though strategic challenges can create tension."

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    • Sensation

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      3

      "Enjoyable audio-visual Star Wars effects, music, and action provide engaging sensory stimulation."

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    • Status

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      "Some recognition through multiplayer and community content, but mostly individual experience without social status focus."

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    • Story

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      3

      "Narrative-driven campaigns and rich lore provide engaging story immersion."

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      "Campaigns and lore-based narratives provide story immersion, enhanced by mods expanding the universe."

    • Strategy

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      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat."

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    • Thrill

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      "Fast-paced combat and space battles create excitement and suspense, though not extreme or constant tension."

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      "Space and ground battles offer suspense and excitement, though some players note predictable elements."

    • Value

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      "High perceived value due to extensive content, replayability, and ongoing developer support."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat and destruction are central, with large scale battles and unit annihilation."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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