STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster is a fantastic first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe, marking the beginning of the STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight Collection.

In this game, you play as Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial officer turned mercenary after learning that the Empire was responsible for his parents' deaths. Alongside Jan Ors, a Rebel double agent, you take on a mission to aid the Rebels, seek revenge, and dismantle the Empire's secret Dark Trooper Project.

The remaster improves upon the STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) in several ways: right from the start, it offers enhanced visuals, smoother gameplay, and upgraded cutscenes & sound design. The remaster also includes a few great additions in the Vault, most notably the playable "The Avenger" level, which I found to be far superior to the "Secret Base" level it replaced and should have been kept in the original release. It also runs flawlessly on the Steam Deck, where I completed the game and earned all the achievements.

Overall, STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster is a fantastic remaster of a stellar classic that Star Wars fans will truly enjoy.