‘Old Republic’ puts new spin on ‘Star Wars’ BostonHerald.com
” It’s also one of the few MMOs that could pose a true threat to “World of warCraft.” “The Old Republic” takes place thousands of years before the events of the movies, but it’s still clearly set in the “Star Wars” universe, with that familiar design and aesthetic. Character classes include such familiar “Star Wars” archetypes as the Jedi knight and bounty hunter. Smugglers can even wear Han Solo’s brown vest. You won’t run into Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader, but you’re clearly in their neighborhood.If you’ve ever played an MMO, you’ll recognize the basic mechanics.
