STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

Old game, huge potential, good story campaign, chaotic and frustrating.
The game is old but good. The story campaign is also quite good, but the game mechanics are quite horrible, which is a shame because the game's battles are super cinematic. The battles, especially those in space, are super chaotic, and it is extremely hard to maintain an overview and coordinate your troops. The land ones are just a little better. The units are too small, they move slowly and are uncontrollable, and there aren’t any good ways to control and coordinate them. I have played many RTS games, but the battles in Empire at War are simply very difficult to control and slow. It is such a shame because the game has so much potential. But you should try it, until we receive something better, after all, this is where it all started.

base game is a bit bland but the mods are incredible and make the game very enjoyable

God created this game for the common man,

It is an RTS heaven with the glory of space battles and ground battles. But what truly makes this game so good is the mods it has. I mean for fuck sakes you can hop on Revans Revenge and fight the battles of the old republic. Or play Thrawns Revenge as a warlord. Hell if you hop ON THE BEAUTIFUL MOD known as Empire At War:Remake and get the holdouts submod you can play as the remnants of the Republic or CIS fighting on the fringes of the galaxy. Or play Fall of the republic as CIS or Republic WITH CINEMATIC CUTSCENES AND MISSIONS.. I mean MISSIONS.. Beautiful..

God wills it..

A great game, one of the greatest star wars games and my favorite. The modding community is massive and keeps the game alive.

It very fun, especially the galactic conquest mode, many fun mods. Yet the game, being as old as it is, has a few flaws when trying to combine the conquest and the mods, meaning that unfortunately this game is like having both a cake and an ice cream, but only being able to have one. And also Disney being the selfish pricks they are stopped a 2nd game that would have likely fixed this >:(

Very informative tutorial and fun gameplay

Honestly a unique and fun experience, especially with mods

Really wish the studio didnt get canned from lucasarts/disney. what a fucking fantastic game, still with an active community and mod community.

Could not recommend this game enough, its a genuine shame they werent able to make a sequel dedicated to the clone wars, but hey, thats what mods are for.

Also amazing they are STILL UPDATING the game to keep performance playable and the multiplayer servers functioning. Would 100% buy the game again if I could

Fun old school strategy game. Wish they had Total War Star Wars but this oldie is all there is....for now

if you are gonna get this then get fall of the republic as well. and launch the mod on zhan courtasan. also it is just one the best rts games i have ever played, and thats saying somthing. i might even say its better than men of war. all around a great game. 10/10.

Got a CD copy years ago and played it for hundreds of hours, don't play it as much as I used to but I still love it and play it occasionally. Also my favorite star wars game. 10/10

The only game that scratches a very particular itch called "Star Wars but an RTS". The game is an 'oldie but a goodie', and with the its excellent modding community, will probably never really be old. Overall, highly recommended if you have the previously mentioned itch bit jank but it is part of the charm by now. (Unless of course they make an "Empire at War 2")

Fun game. Love the base game, But is even better with mods. there are enough mods to keep you intertaned for hours on end.

Classic strategy game, very modifiable.

ITS OLD AND CAN GET A BIT Laggy but its super fun has great mods and fun gameplay

9/10
Empire at War is a fantastic Star Wars RTS. Forces of Corruption is an amazing expansion. But the real life I'm just getting into now in this game is the talented, dedicated Modding Community. With masterpieces available for beyond the Battle of Endor, the Clone Wars, and even the Old Republic era, modders have breathed years of life into this old gem. For diehard fans of the pre-Disney Expanded Universe, Empire at War and its various era mods are a joy to get lost in for hours.

My only complaint about the game is that Galactic Conquest modes almost always devolve at some point to fleets chasing retreating enemy fleets around the galactic map in order to finally achieve victory, which can get a little tedious. But winning isn't what's rewarding here, it's the ultimate Star Wars fantasy of leading a faction at a galactic, space, and land battle level across multiple planets, exploring all the unit options, and enjoying the cinematic moments that play out.

Brilliant game at base but the mods make this pretty damn perfect even today.

I love this game... Civ building, space battles, land battles... awesome

Not proud of how many hours Ive spent in the immersive mods....I lose track of time. But I love this game

If you’re a Star Wars fan and haven’t played Empire at War yet – you’re seriously missing out.
This isn’t just a strategy game – it’s a full tactical experience in the Star Wars universe. Command massive fleets, land stormtroopers, build the Death Star, and destroy entire planets. Capture heroes, hire mercenaries, and fight for control of the galaxy – it’s all here.

I first played it back in 2007 from a CD, and it left a deep impression on me. The campaigns, the massive battles, the iconic characters – I was living the dream of galactic domination. Now, in 2025, I’m playing it again – and it’s still absolutely amazing.

Space battles are the real highlight. Cinematic, massive, tactical – it’s like Battlestar Galactica Deadlock meets Age of Empires, but in Star Wars. Ground battles aren’t as deep, but they still offer strategy and fun.

Now let’s talk about mods. The modding community has kept this game alive for nearly 20 years. Empire at War Remake, Republic at War, and many others bring in new factions, enhanced graphics, smarter AI, Clone Wars content, and so much more. With mods, this game still feels fresh today.

The Forces of Corruption DLC is another gem. Playing as the underworld is a completely different experience – use bribery, sabotage, kidnapping, and black market tactics to dominate from the shadows. It’s chaos, and it’s awesome.

Summary:
✔ One of the best Star Wars RTS games ever
✔ Epic space battles that still impress in 2025
✔ Mod support makes it immortal
✔ Played it back in 2007 – still love it
✔ Ground combat is okay, space combat is elite
✔ Great for both beginners and RTS veterans
✔ 9.8/10 with mods – a must-have for Star Wars fans

Final Verdict:
If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding fleets in a galaxy far, far away – Empire at War is for you. Empire, Rebellion, or criminal underworld – the galaxy is yours to conquer. For any Star Wars fan, it’s an absolute must-play.

Awesome game when you download a few mods. They game makes you want to conquer the galaxy

Perfect for any RTS fans and chronic Star Wars enjoyer. Also the workshop is fire go check out fall of the republic but play the tutorial first

I would literally pay £50 for them to remake this with modern graphics and less crashes.

I have enjoyed the game very much with the multiple mads that people have made that completely change the game and make it better in almost every aspect.

As a big star wars fan this game is perfect for me and it has a lot of cool mods

great game needs a squeal or remake with better ground combat and with clone wars content with expended story mode

A game from my childhood kept alive by modders so dedicated they could make their own star wars games. Although we probably never will get a new star wars strategy game, but i don't mind. The amount of time this game has made me happy is more then enough.

10/10 game, classic mashed potato graphics(graphics are tasty, but that doesnt mean i like mashed potatoes), good gameplay, lots of mods and large fries with a soda

I can't recommend this game more than I already can, this was a staple game that got me into the strategy genre in my early teens, though I admit I got this game initially because it was Star Wars.

like other games it have issues, but in my opinion it is one of the best star wars games I have ever played,
Especially when you have options to add mods, like republic at wars, empire at war remake et cetera. When i played as the empire and built my first death star i was blown away. In any case 9.8 out of 10

I've played about 100 hours in this on disc, it is so worth it. Runs smoothly without any lag, and the game is very fun. I saw this on sale and had to buy it. Would recommend to everyone to buy this while its on sale. And this game has steam workshop mods too.

Its a very fun game and it holds up today as a great tactical game

Beat the galactic conquest accidentally in 42 minutes. Not sure how. Best game ever!

The best Star Wars RTS thus far!

The game has tremendous replay ability, both in campaign and multiplayer, and is vastly expanded on with some really well done mods.

If you love Star Wars and Command & Conquer/Starcraft style play, this is what's up.

10/10

The best strategy game of all time! Spend a lot hours in it as a kid. Still love to play it ^^

I don't know what I could say that others haven't already, phenomenal RTS game for us star wars nerds, i truly hope that we get a continuation of this series at some point

game feels like the results of gambling. big wins and devastating losses. 22 out of 7

This is a fun game when your able to get the basics. Using mods does make then game more better and fun. For example the Awaking of the rebellion mod if you like the Empire vs Rebels era or the fall of the republic for the Clone wars era.

Greeat classic game with at the time a great battle camera for space battles. had some good memories

I played my CD copy of this game ALL the time growing up and loved every moment of it. It's a beginner friendly RTS game and one of the greatest Star Wars games ever made with a great modding community that's been active for almost over 20 years now. Empire at War is so peak and if you're a Star Wars fan and haven't played it than you need to

Only have 3 hours currently

Ground battles are ok, other games do it better.
Space Battles are amazing, a mix of battlestar-galactica deadlock and age of empires.

best game ever, love controlling my army, could give us more ship places and more clone wars stuff

If you like rts games and star wars, this is a no brainer. Just get it and enjoy it, There are mods available for those who cant get past the graphics, so no worries there.

this is the best the game is good and it comes with a new verson and theres a workshop full of mods that are as big as this game you need to play this game

Been watching guys like captain shack playing this game for years and always wanted to get it. Im so glad i did is such an awesome game (deffo need to play with mods however) and i cant wait to upgrade my setup so i can run the game alot smoother. if you like strategy games and are a star wars nerd like me you will love this game. I wish they would bring out a sequel this kind of game has so much potential!

After all these years and all the great mods this game is more fun now than ever.

Old but gold. The mods are insanely fun, and I'm kinda surprised that the modding community still keeps this game alive. Definitely worth trying.

Definitely a game that has survived the test of time. When it came out originally it was already leagues ahead of other games at that time. Today it still holds up before you even start bringing in modded content into the equation. The modding community has also provided additional units and content that allows you to continue to explore the SWU. It is a game I continuously find myself going back to when the other games seem to be getting boring.

Don't be deceived by the playtime, i played this a ton back in the day pre-steam.
Might be one of the best RTS games of all time, with a modding community that keeps this game alive and well to this day. Definitely worth a buy!

cinematic space battles with a great modding community