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A must-have for any FPS fan!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 23
Date: April 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'll say right from the outset that I'm not a really huge Star Wars fan, though I did enjoy the films. But I am a first-person-shooter fan going way back to Wolfenstein 3D, and I know my FPSs and I know outstanding level design. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 has some of the best level design and by far the most memorable locations of any FPS I've ever played. Please don't confuse this with graphical splendor. Back in 1997 I was stunned at how good this game looked. Now it's 2005 and I've just now decided to play it again. And while the graphics do look ancient compared to modern games, I cannot describe what a rush it is to visit these old familiar 'places'. The sense of 'place' is so powerful, I felt like I was visiting real places I had actually been to before. It was like re-visiting real places instead of virtual ones. Look folks, if you are a graphics junkie, you've really got no business playing any game older than 3 or 4 years old. But if gameplay is your thing, this is your game. The levels are absolutely VAST. I have never in my life felt such vertigo when playing a game. And that includes all modern ones. As far as inducing vertigo goes, this game has never been challenged. Even Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy don't come close to matching this game's dizzying heights (or vast distances). The 'puzzles' are really quite logical and fit right into the game. Playing an old game like this is akin to watching an old movie. Sure, the technology is old, but the heart is still there, and both old and new can be enjoyed equally if you can accept each on its own terms. Replaying Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 has been a real treat for me. I just can't believe I waited 8 years to do it! Also, for reference, it runs superbly at its highest settings on my Windows XP w/ SP2, Athlon XP 2600+ with 1 gig ram, and an NVidia 6600GT w/ 128 video ram. Using a Logitech optical mouse and am have absolutely no control or video issues. In-game settings: 1600 x 1200 resolution, checked the box for 3D acceleration and turned on every option there is, including entering '32' in the 'Minumum Texture Size' box and checked the box for 'Back Buffer In System Memory'. Also increased view size to just short of maximum. Only problem I'm having is manually saving the game by exiting out to the save menu. When I save the game that way, the game will crash to desktop, but the save DOES work, so I just re-load the game and in 10 seconds I'm going again. QUICKSAVE however, works without a hitch, so that's what I use most of the time. Also, each time I start the game, I have to set the graphics options...annoying, but nothing to it, and well worth the small hassle to enjoy this game at its highest settings on a modern computer. Aside from the manual save glitch, it's VERY stable on my rig. I can play for hours with not a single visual problem. There are very few 'classic' games that run this well on a modern WinXP rig.

One of the best Star Wars games. A classic.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 20
Date: July 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Many people are complaining about the graphics of this game, they are comparing them with Jedi:Outcast. This game was release in 1997, when the only good video accelerator was a Voodoo 2 from 3dfx, as opposite to Jedi: Outcast just release this year(2002) with a GeForce4 ti.

Having clarify the graphics issue I must confess that I still play this game. One reason is that it has a feature length story as opposite to Jedi: Outcast. Here Kyle must find a secret and sacred place call "the valley of the Jedi" before the evil Sith Jerec. During his adventure he must battle the empire with his growing Jedi powers that his obtaining each time a level is completed. Here you choose what powers you want as opposite to Jedi:Outcast. After flying from one planet to another, killing several enemies that go from lack aiming realistic troopers to REAL dark jedis not the lack of training fake ones from Jedi:Outast (which were a piece of cake to kill) you will became a Jedi or a Sith lord depending on your action. The story varies if you are a Sith or a Jedi and the ending of the game pretty much depends on this, I personally prefer the Sith ending.

The controls are not so good since you cannot bond the mouse buttons with your personal settings, they are pre-defined e.g. you cannot use the wheel to scroll your weapons, that option is not available for the wheel. I really don't like this because I like to have the same keys (mouse1=attack, mouse2=jump, mouse3=s. attack, mouse4=reload, mouse5=drop or use, wheel=scroll weapons) for similar games (Unreal, Quake, CS, HL, etc.).But the overall enjoyment of playing this game is real satisfactory.

I have had it since 1997 and the only reason I play Jedi:Outcast is because the multiplayer is real fun, and yes the graphics rock, but remember can you really compare The Empire Strikes Back special effects with Attack of the Clones special effects, is Attack of the Clones better than The Empire Strikes Back only because it looks and it sounds better, I think not. Just like The Empire Strikes Back is my favorite Star Wars movie, Jedi Knights - Dark Forces 2 is my favorite star wars game and maybe even my favorite FPS(first person shooter, not frames per second), were else can you slide people up with a lightsaber. Other than the limitation of the mouse bonding and the old graphics, I think that you will enjoy this game.

Just for the record, ANH and AOTC both are second just after ESB. But if I must choose a second and a third I'll go for ANH then AOTC. Also is not that I don't like Jedi:Outcast is just that I expected more from it. And yes I consider my self a Sith because the first time I played this game is were I ended up.

Dark Forces truly arrives with this spectacular game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 17
Date: September 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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.

Graphics dont matter... that much

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 26
Date: March 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just wanna let all you peeps out there that this is a great game. SP and MP. SP has some of the best level architecture of any game i've ever seen. MP has mods coming out for it and one is comin out very soon which i am waiting for that is called jk team battle. It has graphics that almost rival cstrike's graphics. All in all, jk is one of my fav games of all time, my fav being cstrike.(no hard feelings jk). so get it... NOW!...

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: May 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is an extremly fun game for all Jedi Fans. Using Jedi powers couldn't be funner. Although some of the game is a little boring Jedi battles totally changed my mind about this game. All and all great game.

Tops Jedi Academy ANY DAY!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Ok so the game is old, but man is it still as addictive as ever!

This game not unlike Jedi Outcast, balances the game between FPS and Light Saber duals perfectly, another thing they have in commen is a good story line, but where this one goes above and beyond is the levels and the movie cut scenes!
The movies are a bit B-Rate, but at least they were trying, and they did manage to pull off a decent job over all, not near as bad as the acting on an old CDi game or anything!
The levels in many cases are full of platforming, and battling your way up elevator shafts, large vast areas where there is nothing below you as far as the eye can see, there's a few anti-gravity situations...

...I dunno, it just feels like you are actually there some of the time, despite the dated gfx.

Still the BEST Star Wars game to date, well that and Knights of the Old Republic. :)

Be sure to GOOGLE for extra MOD packs, weapons, levels, etc for this game, there is still quite a homebrew community out there.

mistake corrected

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: November 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This started out a game with no real action. sure, bang bang, punch, bang. it bgins an uphill journey, which makes it impossible to find all of the secret areas. i wish, one of these days, Lucasarts would make a game that actually has the character start out with a lightsaber, but noooooooooo, you have to work for it. the aspect of the game in the sense that you finally get to choose whether you actually are a light or dark jedi is fun. you got to hand it to the weapons, though. a tip to readers, the 13th level may seem unbeatable, but when you get into the colloseum-like area, DO NOT FIGHT, by any means, because thay just come back. instead, jump on the boxes, then onto the ledge where there is one troop. kill him, pull the lever that opens the door and RUN into it. kil hte couple of troops inside then close the door and hop on the elavator for the ride of your life, or death. In the last level, against Jerec, do not let him into the tube that goes up!!!!! he automaticly heals when he reaches the top. I found it useful to block the entrance with my body.

Pros:
FINALLY, A LIGHTSABER!!!!
weapons reallistic
voice and cutscenes are awesome.

Cons:
graphics are not as hot as they should be
blaster are weak
rifles are too strong.

in conclusion, this game has its ups and downs, which is a good thing for hard-core starwars fans.

for starwars and rpg fans: get
for shoot em' up gamers: be careful
for gamers who like to sneak, as in splinter cell: stay away at all costs!

Best Game Since 1997!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: November 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

As being a dedicated JK'er since 1997, I have to write a review for anyone out there thinking about purchasing this game.

First off, this game was way ahead of its time when it was first released. The graphic engine and multiplayer aspects dominated any competition there were at the time!

The never-ending contributions from JK players all over the world also make it one of the all time best games ever! The endless array of 3rd party levels and mods there are for this game are astronomical! Over the years, fellow JK Editors have found ways of updating it to make it play and look better. I am one of them. I have created a multiplayer level series for this game called The Dralloc Series (www.theddc.cjb.net) which shows exactly how much this game has grown!

With the utilization of new 3D graphic power, Jedi Knight really shines! The lighting and architectural abilities of the JK engine make absolutely outstanding visuals that make you think as if you were really there! (especially in Dralloc Levels)

The single player aspect of this game also stands out. Either ripping through it with a wide arsenal of high-powered weapons, or weilding your trusty lightsaber, you are also accompanied with several force powers of your choice. They really come in handy when up against the stonger, more difficult enemies!

In conclusion, this is by far one of the best First Person Shooters of all time! Definately worth the buy! Own a piece of Star Wars history today!

Where The Magic Began

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game when it was first release, and it was the best Star Wars game that was ever released at that time. The story is very compelling and Kyle Katarn really has become a hero in the Star Wars universe, and one of my favorite characters of the expanded universe. This story is one of the best there is for a Star Wars video game. I HIGHLY recommend all Star Wars fans get this game, you really are missing out if you don't have it!

This game is great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: June 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is great!It has great cheats and alot of good graphics.You can also play MultiPlayer on the internet with it. It has great sound effects,weapons,graphics,and much more.

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