That has been something I've enjoyed about both Star Wars games, they had some nice scenery you could enjoy besides the gaming aspect.  Mind you, since it is an online gaming environment there are also things that may try to shoot you or eat you hidden in that scenery, but still, its a nice view until then. LOL

For example in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR for short), the world of Alderaan is beautiful to visit and one of the hidden "easter eggs" is a sort of flying manta ray you can hop on and ride around for an aerial view of a large valley (and nothing shoots at you while you enjoy the trip).  The grass waves in the virtual breeze, as do the trees, the water has ripples and waves, butterflies (or something like them) flit past you.  Its really very good animation, particularly since its for a MMORPG game.