Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Series
BioWare and Obsidian's Immortal Old Republic Role-Playing Epic
Crafted in 2003 by BioWare and expanded in 2004 by Obsidian Entertainment, KOTOR transported players 4,000 years prior to the Galactic Empire, delivering d20 tactical combat and one of gaming's greatest plot twists.
The Old Republic Era and the Revan Revelation
By setting the adventure 4,000 years prior to the Skywalker saga, BioWare freed itself from film canon constraints. Players explored lush planets like Dantooine and Kashyyyk, navigating complex moral dilemmas along the light and dark sides of the Force. The mid-game revelation regarding Darth Revan stands as a watershed moment in video game storytelling.
HK-47 and Obsidian's Subversive Masterpiece KOTOR II
The game achieved cult devotion through characters like HK-47, an assassin droid who hilariously referred to organic beings as 'meatbags'. In 2004, Obsidian Entertainment and writer Chris Avellone released Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, dissecting the fatalistic nature of the Force through the enigmatic mentor Kreia.