X-Wing and TIE Fighter were, literally, why I got a computer when I was a teenager. Keep in mind, this was back in the day when the interwebs was new, and people didn't all own one. These games though, they were part of the resurgence of Star Wars as a phenomenon in pop culture. They were some of the first EU outside of the RPG's, and X-Wing and TIE Fighter (And X-Wing: Alliance, which I pray to god they're going to release!) are some of the finest stories of the "every man" in the Star Wars universe, you can hope to read about (the strategy guides are stories that sync with the games), as well as delve into and play and really be a part of the story. That computer lead me to so much more gaming. A broad new world of it. It's actually made me the tech guy my friends go to, for help. And these games are 2 of my fondest memories of Star Wars, ever. I'd tack on XW: Alliance, Dark Forces, and Jedi Knight to that list as well. For me, those were the absolute pinnacle of Star Wars gaming. Nothing has come close to matching that quality. These games are shining examples of the company that WAS Lucasarts, before its collapse. They made innovative, exciting, interesting titles for Star Wars (and more). Their graphics may look dated, but just playing one mission and I felt at home. Thank GoG (and Disney I guess) for putting these out. LONG overdue. Now, will we ever get XW: Alliance? And will we ever get a NEW actual Flight Simulator? The best part of Star Wars, was War in the Stars... These games let you live that, and I'm geeked to have them again.
