6.   Star Wars: Tie Fighter

Darth Vader looks on in approval as his fleet takes off.

Tie Fighter is a space flight simulator that starts where Episode IV left off.  Players assume the role of an imperial pilot fighting in battles across the galaxy against the rebellion and other threats to the empire.  Tie fighter was heralded not only for gameplay improvements over its predecessor, but for showing the Empire had more tangible motives than, “they’re evil.”