Those are the broad strokes, but things get a lot more complicated-especially when the protagonist learns, in a very Star Wars twist, a shocking truth about their past. And that's where you come in, a hero with a mysterious past who joins the dwindling Jedi Order and embarks on a quest to stop Malak and his powerful Sith fleet. The Jedi have been left scattered and vulnerable, with many turning to the Dark Side and joining Malak's growing army. When the game begins, the Republic is at war with the Sith, led by the evil Darth Malak. But by throwing you way, way back to the days of the Old Republic, KOTOR gives you a fresh perspective on this universe, letting you witness its rich and storied history first-hand. Even The Mandalorian, which did a good job of carving its own path through the galaxy, succumbed to the temptation-particularly in the latter half of season 2. Most of the Star Wars stories being told today revolve around the Skywalker clan and other events from those nine films. What sets BioWare's game apart, even after all this time, is where it sits on the timeline.īut what sets BioWare's game apart, even after all this time, is where it sits on the timeline.