Star Wars: DroidWorks

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Star Wars: DroidWorks is a 1998 puzzle game where players build and customize droids to complete missions across the galaxy. Each task requires combining different abilities like night vision or jumping to solve challenges while teaching physics basics, think energy, magnetism, and motion. Designed as a nonviolent alternative, it focuses on problem-solving over combat. The game uses a modified version of the engine from Star Wars: Jedi Knight but shifts to a more family-friendly tone with its focus on science and Star Wars lore. Reviewers praised its clever mix of education and entertainment, and it won several awards for its approach. Despite some features being cut due to a rushed release, it still sold well and became a standout title for Lucas Learning. The game's focus on hands-on learning and familiar characters made it a hit with younger players and parents looking for engaging, nonviolent content.