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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast demo

Free Action shooter game in the Star Wars universe
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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is a premium action game from Raevn Software. This game in the Star Wars: Jedi Knight Series follows Kyle Katarn, a former Jedi and mercenary tasked with stopping a Dark Jedi who leads an Imperial Remnant branch. It combines lightsaber action with shooterelements.

As a game released in 2002, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast has graphics and animation dated by modern standards. However, its place in the Star Wars Legends lore, plus its massive improvements over its predecessor STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, has made it a classic.

Wield tech and the Force in this sci-fi adventure

As mentioned, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast follows Kyle Katarn as he reconnects with his Jedi ways. This game lets you control Kyle Katarn as we uses a variety of weapons. The most basic of them is the Jedi lightsaber, which is customizable to an extent and serves as a partner to his use of the Force—supernatural abilities used for combat and exploration.

When it was released, this game boasted impressive graphics. Players can switch between the first- and third-person perspectives. It’s also one of the earliest games to feature a varied combat style, depending on the lightsaber style you use. Aside from its single-player mode, it also offered a multiplayer mode where teams of the Light and Dark sides fight in a selection of custom maps.

Still, the gameplay is a pretty dated compared to modern Star Wars games such as Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. Also, aside from the technical limitations of the time, there were also concerns regarding its gameplay. For one, the storytelling feels slow at first, with the tension accelerating near the end of the game. Another is that its AI design feels clunky and predictable, allowing players to essentially cheese the game.

Still a timeless classic

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is a classic that deserves recognition for its role in Star Wars gaming history. Its unique blend of action and puzzle-solving, along with a faithful representation of the Star Wars universe, makes it a must-play for fans. Despite its age and some gameplay inconveniences, it remains an enjoyable journey into a galaxy far, far away for those willing to embrace its nostalgic charm.

Review summary

Pros

  • Multiplayer mode
  • Blend of action and puzzle-solving

Cons

  • Graphics and animation are dated by modern standards
  • AI design feels clunky and predictable

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