Star Wars: Uprising is the first official game set in the Star Wars universe for the new trilogy that opens with The Force Awakens. It takes place between the defeat of the Emperor in Episode VI and the subsequent resurgence of the Empire in Episode VII.

It's an action game where you control your character by touching the screen, completing missions where you defeat all the enemies that come your way. It's like something between a traditional hack-and-slash and an MMO. You'll also have to complete side quests to improve your equipment by selling items on the black market or even interacting with other players in cooperative missions. Your ranking depends on the different sectors of the galaxy and the prizes you get for finishing first in the periodic rankings.

The game's cartoon aesthetic resembles that of the MMORPG The Old Republic, although it's also reminiscent of the animated series Rebels. At the beginning of the game, you can create your own puzzle hunter by selecting a species and a few aesthetic options, though you can also have more than one character at a time. Star Wars fans will recognize plenty of locations and items in the game, visiting iconic places like the ice planet Hoth and Endor Moon, home of the Ewoks.

There are also additional features that can be unlocked as you play, though you can speed this up by purchasing the in-game currency for real money via the in-app store. Other than that, the game is completely free.

Genre: Action RPG

Developer: Kabam

Publisher: Disney Interactive

Release Date: September 10, 2015

Platforms: iOS, Android

Setting: Star Wars universe, five years after the Battle of Endor

Gameplay:

Star Wars: Uprising is an action RPG where players take on the role of a Rebel operative fighting against the Galactic Empire. The game features a top-down perspective and hack-and-slash combat. Players can collect and upgrade weapons, armor, and abilities to enhance their characters.

The game's story follows the player character as they join the Rebel Alliance and fight against the Empire. Players will encounter familiar Star Wars characters, such as Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker, and visit iconic locations from the Star Wars universe.

Features:

* Action RPG gameplay: Hack-and-slash combat with a top-down perspective.

* Collect and upgrade: Collect and upgrade weapons, armor, and abilities to enhance your character.

* Star Wars story: Join the Rebel Alliance and fight against the Galactic Empire in a story that follows familiar Star Wars characters.

* Iconic locations: Visit iconic locations from the Star Wars universe, such as Hoth, Endor, and Tatooine.

* Multiplayer: Team up with other players in co-op missions or compete against each other in PvP battles.

Reception:

Star Wars: Uprising received generally positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the game's action RPG gameplay, Star Wars story, and iconic locations. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and heavy reliance on in-app purchases.

Legacy:

Star Wars: Uprising was a popular mobile game that introduced many new players to the Star Wars universe. The game's success helped to pave the way for future Star Wars mobile games, such as Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Star Wars: Battlefront II.

Star Wars: Uprising is the first official game set in the Star Wars universe for the new trilogy that opens with The Force Awakens. It takes place between the defeat of the Emperor in Episode VI and the subsequent resurgence of the Empire in Episode VII.

It's an action game where you control your character by touching the screen, completing missions where you defeat all the enemies that come your way. It's like something between a traditional hack-and-slash and an MMO. You'll also have to complete side quests to improve your equipment by selling items on the black market or even interacting with other players in cooperative missions. Your ranking depends on the different sectors of the galaxy and the prizes you get for finishing first in the periodic rankings.

The game's cartoon aesthetic resembles that of the MMORPG The Old Republic, although it's also reminiscent of the animated series Rebels. At the beginning of the game, you can create your own puzzle hunter by selecting a species and a few aesthetic options, though you can also have more than one character at a time. Star Wars fans will recognize plenty of locations and items in the game, visiting iconic places like the ice planet Hoth and Endor Moon, home of the Ewoks.

There are also additional features that can be unlocked as you play, though you can speed this up by purchasing the in-game currency for real money via the in-app store. Other than that, the game is completely free.

Genre: Action RPG

Developer: Kabam

Publisher: Disney Interactive

Release Date: September 10, 2015

Platforms: iOS, Android

Setting: Star Wars universe, five years after the Battle of Endor

Gameplay:

Star Wars: Uprising is an action RPG where players take on the role of a Rebel operative fighting against the Galactic Empire. The game features a top-down perspective and hack-and-slash combat. Players can collect and upgrade weapons, armor, and abilities to enhance their characters.

The game's story follows the player character as they join the Rebel Alliance and fight against the Empire. Players will encounter familiar Star Wars characters, such as Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker, and visit iconic locations from the Star Wars universe.

Features:

* Action RPG gameplay: Hack-and-slash combat with a top-down perspective.

* Collect and upgrade: Collect and upgrade weapons, armor, and abilities to enhance your character.

* Star Wars story: Join the Rebel Alliance and fight against the Galactic Empire in a story that follows familiar Star Wars characters.

* Iconic locations: Visit iconic locations from the Star Wars universe, such as Hoth, Endor, and Tatooine.

* Multiplayer: Team up with other players in co-op missions or compete against each other in PvP battles.

Reception:

Star Wars: Uprising received generally positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the game's action RPG gameplay, Star Wars story, and iconic locations. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and heavy reliance on in-app purchases.

Legacy:

Star Wars: Uprising was a popular mobile game that introduced many new players to the Star Wars universe. The game's success helped to pave the way for future Star Wars mobile games, such as Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Star Wars: Battlefront II.