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Product SummaryBrand: Lucas Arts Release Date: 2003-11-18 Platform: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Product features: - A massive conflict between Jedi & Sith has left the Republic weakened. Into this chaos steps a young Jedi on a mission. His mission will determine the outcome of this colossal galactic war - and your destiny as a Jedi
- Lead your group of freedom fighters across the galaxy -- you can choose from humans, droids, Twi'leks, Wookies and more
- Recruit other to your cause & train them in exciting mini-games like racing swoop bikes or manning turret guns
- Travel to ten unique world in the Star Wars galaxy, from the Jedi Academy on Dantooine to the Sith homeworld of Korriban
- Customizable and evolving characters keep the story fresh and the gameplay interesting -- especially when you have to choose between the Light & Dark Sides of The Force
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Video Game Reviews of Star Wars Knights of the Old RepublicCustomer Review: One of the best RPGs out there Summary: 5 StarsStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) is definitely one of the best game a story-oriented RPG fan can play. This is the game, that, along with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, remains in my memory as a mature and entertaining piece of art. RPG elements are not as rich as e.g. in some AD&D games, or maybe even above-mentioned Morrowind. Still, they are very well designed. Gameplay never feels boring, although some of the locations could seem repetitive. But where this game really shines is *character development* and *story*. When talking about character development, I mean also other "main characters" (yes, although you have are the main hero, you'll travel with several companions) and their relationships. If you ever played Mass Effect, you can get a grasp of it, only KOTOR is much better. Story begins a little slowly, but soon it surprises you with the options and richness -- and that is not the greatest surprise that waits for you there.
KOTOR was the first game I played that allowed me to choose the good / bad side and still I feel that this is the game that does this job the best. I actually had to replay the game multiple times just to try all the other options.
There are also some minor annoyances -- like the repetitiveness I have mentioned above. And it is not just about locations. It is also about character voices (especially those non-human, which have sometimes very limited set of sentences). And... unfortunately, I experienced some issues that caused the game to crash from time to time -- this was for sure the biggest annoyance. Graphics can look a little out-dated and simple now, but still it is very good and I don't mind, I would play it once again!
Bottom line: If you want a game that will entertain you for 40 - 60 hours (at least, you can play it more times using different options) and you want it to have deep story, rich characters, great music, great quests with moral dilemmas, don't think. Get this game as soon as you can!
Description of Star Wars Knights of the Old RepublicStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes you into the distant past of the Star Wars universe -- over 4,000 years before Episode I, when battles raged between the Jedi and the Sith! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes place just a few years after the Mandolorian Wars, thousands of years before the events in the Star Wars movies we know and love. Two Jedi, master Revan and his apprentice Malak, led the Republic's forces to victory and pursued the Mandalorians into deep space only to return as Dark Jedi at the head of a huge fleet of Sith warships. Only the Force powers of the Jedi Bastila prevented the Sith from overwhelming the Republic's weakened forces. At the start of the game Malak has usurped control of the Sith by betraying Revan and has attacked the ship carrying Bastila and yourself. In true Star Wars style, the game begins with a bang. The storyline could have been a standard coming-of-age yarn but is instead a genuinely interesting adventure told with humor, compassion, and respect for the source material. Your character has a mystical bond with Bastila, and the two of you share some kind of connection to the Sith villains Darth Malak and Darth Revan. The game's planet-hopping adventures are driven by your exploration of these connections and how they relate to your larger goal of discovering the source of the Sith's sudden fleet. During your adventure you can explore side quests minor (such as racing swoops or gambling) and major (such as uncovering the fascinating back stories of your companions). Star Wars fans will get a kick out of the rich lore introduced in the game, particularly the Tatooine storyline that reveals the origin and history of the Sand People. Gameplay is an abbreviated form of Wizards of the Coast's d20 Star Wars RPG game system--anyone who has played Dungeons & Dragons will be familiar with the abilities, stats, feats, and bonuses in this game. The player creates a character as a member of one of three starting classes (soldier, smuggler, scout) and then later chooses a Jedi class (guardian, consular, sentinel). Joining the player's character are other Jedi, warriors, thieves, droids, a wookiee, and even a Mandolorian. Unlike the faceless non-player characters of other games, each member of the supporting cast has an intriguing history and even agenda. Up to two of these other characters can join your character at any time. Depending on who you chose to take with you, new dialogue and even intra-party arguments come into the game (put the Mandalorian veteran with the Republic patriot and you'll see sparks fly). Combat is real-time turn-based, meaning the turns are seamless but the player has the option of pausing the action at any time to issue orders or direct any character to use a certain Force power, ability, feat, or item. Graphics range from adequate to exceptional. Building and character models are not impressive--about what you get in GTA 3. Lightsaber graphics and environmental effects (like waving grass, clouds, and weather) bring the world to life. Battles are just brilliant, with characters pumping out blaster fire at Jedi who dash, dodge, and even deflect the bolts back toward their assailants. Complete with sounds straight out of the movies, the thrilling combat is pure Star Wars. All in all, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a masterpiece of Star Wars gaming. The pacing, balance of action and dialogue, clever puzzles and quests, and loving attention to detail have set the bar very high for role-playing games in general and Star Wars games in particular. Consider this a must-have game.--Mike Fehlauer Pros: - Captivating storyline
- Clever dialogue
- Star Wars feel
- True story and dialogue support for either Light Side or Dark Side play
- Brilliant combat graphics
- Fascinating characters (the loyal--and homicidal--droid HK-47 is truly unique)
Cons: - Occasional bugs in dialogue, movie playback
- Cannot transfer equipped gear between characters while on your ship
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