On May 4, it’s an opportunity for all Star Wars fans to celebrate the most famous cinematographic saga. And it’s even gone beyond the big screen to take the gaming world by storm. Here is our selection of mobile and console games not to be missed to celebrate this “May The 4Th”.
Today, May 4, 2023, all Star Wars fans are excited and ready to celebrate. In the United States, this day is known as “May the 4th”, in reference to the famous phrase “May the Force be with you” pronounced by Obi-Wan Kenobi to Luke Skywalker in the movie.
So it’s Star Wars Day in a way and the opportunity to celebrate it with dignity. It must be said that the intergalactic franchise has gone far beyond the big screen to become an element of pop culture and come in all forms. We have therefore chosen to play it as a video game with a selection of mobile games and consoles not to be missed for the occasion, as well as a few products.
Connected objects
The Sphero BB-8 is an expensive toy for any Star Wars fan, and it’s pretty much become an institution. This little robotic sidekick is one of the big stars of the Star Wars franchise, and now you can control your very own mechanical sidekick. However, be warned, this toy is quite expensive.
The French start-up Solaari, belonging to the LDLC group, has developed a connected and extremely resistant lightsaber. Thanks to a specific mobile application, the device can be widely personalized. This incredible toy will delight not only Star Wars fans, but also anyone looking to let off steam. Count 270 euros, all the same.
On mobile
On the Play Store as on the App Store, LEGO Star Wars is the essential franchise for mobile games (as on consoles too). You will find many mobile adaptations of console games or derivatives such as LEGO Star Wars: TFA (on iOS and Android) in which you can embody Rey, Finn, Poe, Han Solo, Chewbacca or even Kylo Ren, the emblematic characters of the Force Awakens. All with the humor of the LEGO Star Wars franchise and the same codes: scripted levels to complete, fights, bricks to break, multi-construction and flight sequences.
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Star Wars: Galaxy Heroes (free on iOS and Android) is from Electronic Arts. You will be able to create your squad and customize it by choosing from all the content (and even the series The Mandalorian from Disney+). Advance your heroes by winning many battles, master attacks and your sword skills. You can also attack bosses together by creating guilds.
Pinball fans also have their Star Wars game with Star Wars Pinball. Several versions of the game exist including The Force Awakens And Balance of the Force. Dozens of pinball machines taking up the universes of the saga are at your disposal. You can also enjoy it on computer, on Apple TV and even on Oculus Quest.
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Taken from PC game, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a must-have for fans. This RPG takes place four millennia before the rise of the Galactic Empire, at a time when the Old Republic threatens to collapse, attacked head-on by an armada under the command of the Sith Lord Darth Malak. The game follows the journey of a group of adventurers in the service of the Republic and the Jedi Order, who go in search of clues to the origin of the Sith threat.
Fortnite there are also its celebrations. From May 4 to 17 (6 a.m. CET), players can enjoy Saga items for use in special quests to unlock an Empire Banner. The game also offers outfits and weapons in the store (the sabers of all the emblematic characters, Obi-Wan’s E-11 blaster rifle to be found by searching or by buying it from the Stormtroopers). Embark on the new quests by participating in the training of Stormtroopers and going on the hunt for Jedi.
If you have an Apple Arcade subscription, or you want to test the service soon (4.99 euros per month), be aware that the gaming platform has two exclusives.
LEGO Star Wars : Castaways takes another direction. This is the “first LEGO Star Wars online social action adventure game”, developed by Gameloft. In other words, you will be able to live in the Star Wars atmosphere and cross the Galaxy by meeting other players after landing on a mysterious planet. It’s up to you to fight tuskens, mini-games, stroll on Tatooine in Jabba’s palace, navigate the Death Star or race in Microfighters. Play solo or as a team to unravel the mystery.
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LEGO Star Wars Battles revisits all nine episodes of the saga, plus the spin-off films, in a title where you can master both sides of the Force in one-on-one battles. Everyone is free to match characters and vehicles from the entire saga, create unstoppable weapons, build LEGO towers on the battlefield to repel the enemy. You have to be strategic and creative, choose the right heroes or villains (even Porgs and Droids) to storm the different arenas inspired by Naboo, Endor, Geonosis, Scarif…
Do you have acute collectionitis? SO Star Wars: Card Trader (iOS And android) is made for you. Collect and trade items and cards depicting iconic characters, spaceships, weapons and moments from Star Wars and the eight movies that followed. Fans of the saga will love receiving bonus packs every day, coins to boost their collection, etc.
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On consoles and PC
How not to mention Star Wars Jedi Survivor, created by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. This is the current flagship game, and although its launch was marred by bugs and performance issues, it has been praised by critics and gamers alike. Numerama listed the places where you can buy it at the best price.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is undoubtedly one of the essentials. It incorporates all the codes that have made the success of the game franchise. The nine films and the two spin-offs (Solo and Rogue One) are revisited, with their greatest moments, the cult places (23 planets to explore), the emblematic characters (more than 300 including versions of the heroes!) and the ships that marked the saga. You will have the choice to revisit each trilogy. All in a story always tinged with humor, exploration and mini-games, which breaks a lot of bricks as the game offers content.
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The Sims 4 also have their extension Star Wars: Journey to Batuu. This DLC immerses you in the universe Star Wars without making you leave The Sims. The outfits, the characters, the Stormtroopers, the ships and the missions to complete: everything is there to fully enjoy the experience. You create the story you want with the Resistance, the First Order or the rascals who want to control Batuu. Your actions will decide the future of the planet. Alternatively, hop aboard the Millennium Falcon to take to the skies and see the country. It’s really the Star Wars universe that comes to take over the codes of The Sims and it’s very funny!
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If you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you are spoiled for choice with the games offered by EA. space battles of squadrons to the series of ground-based strategic multiplayer battles in battlefront, through the excellent adventure Jedi: Fallen Orderthere is something for everyone, on Xbox as well as Windows PC.
And even in VR, you can relive the best Star Wars moments including the three-episode series Vader Immortal on Oculus Quest and Rift. Darth Vader is going to be your mentor to make you aware of your powers and the Force within you. Lightsaber training, mastery of your powers are on the menu before going to face the terrible lord. What to take for a real Jedi.
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