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Star Wars is rightfully considered the greatest fantasy franchise. For almost half a century, we have been captivated by its charming heroes, incredible worlds and exciting battles. All this has brought the franchise success not only on the big screen. The world created by George Lucas has inspired countless books, comics, TV series and, of course, video games. It's no joke, the format of such entertainment itself appeared almost simultaneously with Star Wars. The evolution of this franchise in many ways echoes the development of games, their technical and artistic capabilities. Virtual Star Wars have come a long way from primitive eight-bit adventures to spectacular dramatic stories that are in no way inferior to films. In this video essay, we will look at the path that Star Wars has taken in the video game industry; see how the creators tried to transfer Lucas' universe to an interactive format; and try to figure out whether there were truly outstanding titles among them.