Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 (Jewel Case)
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Video Game Reviews of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 (Jewel Case)
Customer Review: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2
Summary: 1 Stars
What can I say? I was so disappointed by this game.I love Dark Forces. I like the graphics--not as sharp as Jedi Knight, but not as 'conical' either. I enjoy the music--sure the Williams score is great, but it would have meant more to expand the Dark Forces theme instead of just lifting the sountrack (I also found the soundtrack distracting). But, more than anything, I love the storyline. Dark Forces is lively and fun, with interesting puzzles.
If I had to use one word to describe Jedi Knight, it would be "BORING." I found the game lifeless and dull. The storyline didn't involve me. I don't remember any good puzzles. And I hated trying to fight with the lightsaber (I used cheat codes to jump ahead every time I came upon a lightsaber duel).
My only complaint with Dark Forces was that they never offered an expansion pack. I'm currently installing a second OS on my computer so I can run Dark Forces again--it won't run under Windows XP.
Jedi Knight and the "Mysteries of the Sith" disk--which I never played--both went to Goodwill this last weekend.
I have no interest in "Jedi: Outcast."
And since it seems to be standard in these reviews... The Empire Strikes Back--best story, best visuals. Star Wars--great story, good action. Attack of the Clones--best action, decent visuals (more is not better), ok story. Phantom Menace--good visuals, good story. Return of the Jedi--good story.
Customer Review: loads of fun
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a treat to anyone who has always wanted to get a little more inside the Star Wars universe, the scenarios are well designed and the sounds are like being in the movies....i love it, and if you love Star Wars you will too!!Customer Review: Dark Forces truly arrives with this spectacular game
Summary: 5 Stars
The original "Dark Forces" game was a fine piece of computer gaming. Strong battle sequences, challenging and complex levels, and stellar gameplay helped propel it to one of the more successful and accomplished titles in the vast "Star Wars" gaming universe. The story of Rebel agent Kyle Katarn's mission to destroy the Dark Trooper and thwart the Empire was very compelling. Of course, with any great game, there will be a requisite sequel. The biggest fear of any gaming fan is that a follow-up game will simply not be able to measure up to its predecessor (Rebel Assault comes to mind). The "Dark Forces" franchise suffers no such fate with the release of "Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight". "Jedi Knight" continues the tale of Kyle Katarn and expands it in a dynamic way. It would seem that Katarn has Jedi Heritage and he is tasked with mission of protecting an ancient Jedi burial ground from some evil Dark Jedi who wish to harness its power to control the galaxy. The interesting twist in this game, as opposed to the earlier version, is that, now that Katarn is a Jedi, he has Jedi powers which the player can use to help defeat his enemies and protect the ancient Jedi.
"Jedi Knight" is powered by superior graphics and enhanced by full motion video cut-scenes that further the story arc (the actress that plays Jan Ors is a real cutie ;-)). As with the previous "Dark Forces", this game is sufficiently challenging, but it's the entertainment value of the journey that makes even more fun. Each level builds on one another and provides a different twist and a different challenge. There is one particular level where Katarn is aboard large ship that is slowly crashing into a canyon below. Katarn has just about 10 minutes to get activate the landing bay and get to his fighter before the ship crashes. All the while, he has to disorienting gravity shifts. It's a truly innovative level.
"Jedi Knight" also comes with a set of companion missions called "Mysteries of the Sith" which focuses more of cult favorite character, Mara Jade, and her battles against the Empire and to rescue Katarn from an evil Dark Jedi fate. "Jedi Knight" provides hours of quality gameplay, and the true excellence of the game is demonstrated in how it keeps the player coming back to play it again and again without it ever getting old.
Customer Review: Dark Forces; The Game that revolutionized Jedi Knight
Summary: 5 Stars
This first person shooter and continues the adventures of Kyle Katarn nicely. As you make your way through complete 3-D worlds, you must stop 8T88 from giving the map of the valley of the jedi to Jerec, the new ruler of the Empire. With new weapons, force powers, and worlds, Dark Forces 2 is by far a milestone in Lucas Art's programs. This game is rated T for animated violence.Customer Review: Too old
Summary: 3 Stars
The graphics are garbage in this game. You might as well have had stick figures running around. The acting in the cut scenes is also pretty bad. This game is worth getting only because of the ... price. It has ok game play and an alright plot.