Star Warshas a rich history of video games, with the sci-fi genre spanning numerous genres, from turn-based RPGs toimmersive open-world experiences.
While these games differ in quality, theStar Warsgameshave many interesting side quests for players to uncover. Especially for open-world games such asStar Wars Outlaws, good side quests are essential to developing a gameplay experience that feels authentic to the source material and aStar Warsworld that feels lived and breathed in.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais chock full of interesting side quests and challenges. One involves the less familiar Yoda species character, Jedi Master Yaddle, who challenges the player to fight the infamous Krayt Dragon on the planet Tatooine. A fairly straightforward quest that involves you finding the beast, luring it out (by making Tusken Raiders dance), and slaying it, the quest is one of theStar Wars Legogame’s best side quests.
The battle against the Krayt Dragon is epic, harkening back toMandalorianseason 2, which introduced the creature canonically, and theKOTORgamesthat had Revan facing off against the beast to recover one of the lost star maps.
To gain prestige from the Sith headmaster Uthar Wynn inKOTORon the planet Korriban, players find themselves in the tomb of the ancient Sith Lord Tulak Hord. Upon entering the tomb, Jorak Uln, a mad Sith, captures the player, knocking them unconscious.
Once awake, Uln interrogates the player alongside another Sith student inStar Wars’smost brutal game of trivia. How the player answers Uln’s questions determines the outcomes for their character and the Sith student. After the Sith quiz, players are pitted against Uln in an epic battle in the ancient catacombs of the tomb. A great quest showcasing the true nature of the Sith - it is one ofKOTOR’sbest side quests.
The battle circle on the moon Dxun inStar Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lordsis perhaps the coolest side quest on this list.
In the game, players must fight numerous powerful neo-crusader Mandalorians in progressively harder rounds to earn XP and prestige among the clan that presides on the moon. Each round differs in terms of the weapons used and the ability to use force powers, making the battle circle a challenge for even the most skilledKOTORplayers - placing it high on this list due to the skill needed to complete the quest.
During the battles, players are not able to use medipacs, shields, and other stimulants, adding to the challenge of the quest. The elite Mandalorian sergeant, Bralor is the last enemy the player must defeat to become champion. On his defeat, the quest can grant a melee weapon depending on the level of the player.
The newly releasedStar Wars Outlawshas a range of side quests, from merchant to intel quests, scattered around the game’s planets. However, the side quest that makes it stand out is its syndicate quest. Syndicate quests are unique missions that put the player’s character, Kay Vess, on the front lines of the criminal underworld ofStar Wars.
These quests, such as the ‘Traitor and Passenger’, make every decision matter, with player choices determining their standing with different criminal gangs, such as the Pykes and Huts. For example, players can align with the Crimson Dawn or Pyke gangs in the quest ‘Passenger’. These quest lines are epic jam-packed adventures that make the player feel like they are the galaxy’s most notorious scoundrel. From the sheer quantity of content alone, these quests come near the top of the list as the best inStar Wars.
1The Duelist Ring
Fight The Very Best
In the first game of theStar Wars Knights of the Old Republicseries, the duelist ring had players fight numerous enemies for money on the planet Taris. Players must work their way through duelists, from pitiful challengers to legends, to become the champion of the duel ring. Upon beating all the side quest bosses, players must face Bendak Starkiller, alegendary duelistwho comes out of retirement to face the player in a one-on-one death match.
Bendak is formidable, wielding his famed pistols and powerful equipment. Upon defeating Bendak, players will receive Bendak’s blasters from the Hutt Zax - one of the best weapons in the game. The Duelist Ring is the best side quest inStar Warsgames - a testament to what makes a good side quest with the right amount of depth and challenge.
