Review Raven 3/5 · Dec 13, 2025
Dark Forces Remastered Reimagines a Classic
Dark Forces Remastered takes me back to the '90s Star Wars vibe, and while I don’t have the nostalgia for the original, I can appreciate what they did with the remaster. The upgraded graphics are a major improvement everything looks sharper and more detailed while keeping that classic, dark Star Wars atmosphere. The levels, especially the ones on Imperial ships, …
Dark Forces Remastered takes me back to the '90s Star Wars vibe, and while I don’t have the nostalgia for the original, I can appreciate what they did with the remaster. The upgraded graphics are a major improvement everything looks sharper and more detailed while keeping that classic, dark Star Wars atmosphere. The levels, especially the ones on Imperial ships, look fantastic, and the sound design nails that nostalgic pew pew of blasters.
I may not have grown up with the original, but the remaster definitely made the game more approachable for someone like me. It helped me get into it more than I expected, and I appreciate that.
Gameplay wise, it’s a classic first-person shooter, I’m not really into “retro shooters.” Running around solving puzzles and blasting stormtroopers started to feel a bit outdated for my taste. The controls are fine, and it’s fun in short bursts, but after a while, the repetition got to me.
If you're a fan of retro shooters or hardcore Star Wars enthusiasts, this remaster will probably hit the right notes. For me, though, it’s not a game I’d play for hours. It’s not bad, but it’s just not something I’d dive into deeply. I did beat it though