Star Wars: Empire at War for Mac

Experience immersive Star Wars gameplay in this game

Star Wars: Empire at War is an action real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Petroglyph Games and published by LucasArts. The game is set in the Star Wars universe and allows players to engage in strategic and tactical battles across land, space, and even planetary systems.

Star Wars: Empire at War received generally positive reviews from both critics and fans. It was praised for its immersive Star Wars atmosphere, engaging gameplay, and ability to experience both space and ground battles. The game also has an active modding community, which has expanded its content and added new features over the years.

Star Wars universe

Star Wars: Empire at War does not have a linear plot in the traditional sense, as it offers both a Galactic Conquest mode and a campaign mode for the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance factions. These modes allow you to shape your own narratives within the Star Wars universe. In campaign mode, you can experience two separate storylines, one for the Galactic Empire and one for the Rebel Alliance.

The Empire campaign takes place in the period between Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. You’ll be on the side of the Empire and work to solidify its control over the galaxy. It focuses on Darth Vader's efforts to hunt down the remaining Jedi and crush any resistance to Imperial rule. 

The Rebel campaign is set before and during the events of A New Hope. You’ll command the Rebel Alliance and work toward undermining the Galactic Empire's control. They engage in guerrilla warfare, sabotage missions, and strategic battles to weaken the Empire's grip on the galaxy. However, as the game was released in 2006, the graphics and user interface may feel dated compared to more recent RTS titles.

A great strategy game

The overall gameplay experience of Star Wars: Empire at War is that of a real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe. It offers players the opportunity to command and control the forces of either the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance in their struggle for dominance over the galaxy. The game provides a mix of strategic management and tactical combat as well.