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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords Review (continued)
More User Submitted Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords Reviews
Date: 2007-08-14
Classic
I lost one of the discs to this game and then got an itch to play it again... so I purchased another copy. yes it's that good (Classic)
Date: 2007-05-21
Very fun game for Jedi Fans!
I agree with most of the reviews in that this games does have a few bugs. I personally don't mind because it doesn't affect my gameplay that much. There are a few patches out there but I haven't downloaded them yet.
Anyway...This is ONE FUN GAME. True it's not that heavy on plot, but it IS a lot of fun to rip through enemies with the most powerful weapon in the galaxy! And like KOTOR 1, you get to upgrade your lightsaber with different (i.e. more powerful) crystals, AND other components (like different lenses, emitters, and power cells, unlike KOTOR 1 where you could only add 2 crystals at a time and nothing else).
One reviewer was dissapointed that he didn't start out with a lightsaber right away and shelved the game. If he had continued, he would know that his character is a Jedi outcast and the lightsaber was taken from him/her by the Jedi Counsel-but fear not, it short order he/she will construct a NEW lightsaber, and a deadlier one than before to be sure!
I won't go through the details, but if you're a Jedi-wannabe at heart, THIS is the game for you. MUCH better than Jedi Academy or Jedi Outcast. You choose if you want you chracter to be male or female, and then a Jedi sentinel, consular, or gaudian (each class has pros and cons, i.e. consular is more focused on the force and acquires force powers more rapidly, and guardians are more combat focused and acquire combat feats more rapidly). The sentinel is kind of in the middle.
And then as you're playing the game, your actions and the way to treat others determines if you're heading down the path of the dark side or the light side. And one of the cool features in this game is that your actions will influence you companions, and they will begin to take on your traits as well. And, your character's alignment later determines if you move on to higher Jedi or Sith classes, like Jedi Master, Watchman, or Weaponmaster, or Sith Lord, Marauder, or Assassin. Each class has it's own pros and cons as far as force abilities and combat abilities. AND, your character's gender determines WHO joins your group. If you're a man, you'll get a certain (rather attractive) female Jedi apprentice (although she's not really a Jedi until your influence with her is high enough and you train her). If you're a female character, you get a certain (kinda dorky) man to join your group who can become a Jedi with your training as well. AND further still, your alignemnt will also determine if one particularly spunky rogue-esque chracter to join (who can become a Jedi), and if you're dark sided, you will get an evil wookie to join your party at one point (you can't train him to be a Jedi, but he kicks butt anyway).
Why do I tell you all of this? Because depending on how you play and set you chracter up, you have the potential to play several different versions of this game. The plot and ending are still the same, but it's a little different each time in this respect.
Bottom line, the game's not perfect, but it's VERY fun. Try to find it used and pay 15 bucks or so for it...it's well worth it! I just can't wait for KOTOR 3 to be announced!!!!!
Date: 2007-04-25
A few loose ends, but lots of fun!
I would concur with those reviewers who felt the game was rushed to market and a bit rough around the edges and unfinished to some degree. However, even with these faults, it was a lot of fun to play.
I played this right after KotOR, so it was more like one long game. People and situations in the first are refered to in the second, giving a very expansive feel to the overall plot.
Graphics were pretty much the same in both games, pretty good but nothing that will blow you away. I think the creators focused more on the plot and character development than on wowing us with amazing visuals. (there are websites out there with patches and mods which greatly enhance the game although I played the first time through without any patches at all).
I feel the best thing about the game is the interaction with your companions, and trying to figure out who is friend and who is foe. The action elements (lightsaber battles, force use) are also very enjoyable. There seems to be a good balance between story, dialogue, and action (although this is obviously up to personal preference).
The biggest negative is that the relationships you spend the whole game developing do not satisfactorally resolve themselves by the end of the game. This is very disappointing as I was just getting into a deeper relationship (actually, two) when the game ended.
There are a few interface improvements in the second game...nothing major but it seems the creators listened to gripes about the first game's interface and made the desired changes.
I didn't encounter any of the bugs people have mentioned so I guess I was lucky. Perhaps the version I installed was a newer one?
All in all, a very fun game with a somewhat stunted ending. Perhaps there will be a third game to carry on this franchise.
Date: 2007-04-17
Great value for the price
If you enjoy RPG-type games and "Star Wars," then you will like this game. While not as strong plot-wise as the first game in the series, it's still a better Star Wars movie than any of the prequels. Gameplay is as you'd expect from the first game, with some changes that aren't distracting.
Yes, this game is flawed. Chunks of it don't make any sense, and it is clear that for whatever reason the developer shoveled it out the door before it was done. Compare the enormous Nar Shadaa level with the paltry Korriban level. And there are some jarring jumps and loose ends that leave you scratching your head. Combat is too easy at times, and there is a lot of rat-killing in various levels where you have to defeat numerous local beasts.
Despite its faults, however, this is a fun game. For under $[...], you can't go wrong with this game. Buy and enjoy.
Date: 2007-04-14
Not perfect, but still worth it
You may have heard that this game is full of bugs and plot holes. And yes, to a certain extent that is true. It is also an involving game with great characters who are intelligent enough to notice what you're doing (with the influence system, characters will hold it against you if you insult them, like you more if you kill someone they think doesn't deserve to live, etc.).
You will need to save a lot of games to guard against crashes, but unless it is even more buggy than usual on your computer, the story and gameplay will distract you from it.
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