9. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
Although the main storyline is set five millennia before the Star Wars movies, KOTOR is the best character-driven Star Wars game yet. Created by master RPG maker Bioware, KOTOR is the gold standard for story-driven action RPGs.

10. BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL
Featuring a resourceful female as main character—a rarity in games—BG&E excels in mixing various types of genres such as action and stealth. As Jade, players have to master her battle staff and enlist the help of her AI-controlled team members.

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