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Greatest Star Wars story ever told

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Knights of the Old Republic is one of the greatest Star Wars games ever created. No other Star Wars game can match the storytelling, graphics and unique original characters found in KOTOR. It stands above all other expanded universe stories of Star Wars.

Pros: - Masterful storytelling. Best Star Wars Story ever told
- Beautiful graphics. You find graphics in this game that are beyond most standard RPG games.
- Great original Characters. I won't spoil it for you. But lets say that this game has one of the coolest characters ever in the Star Wars Universe. The connection between the party members is phenominal.
- Multiple paths to follow. Seldom will you find a Star Wars game that gave you this much freedom. YOu can go on light or dark path. You can even change paths mid way in game. It has multiple endings. Sometimes its fun just to be bad.

Cons: - Bugs. Game has lots of bugs. If it wasn't for the bugs, this game would be perfect.
- Its so good, you never want it to end. Unfortunately the game did end.

You won't be disappointed with this game. Once you pick it up, you will never want to put the game down. You want more after the game ends. Game has created a great back story for the Star Wars universe.

Live and breath the Star Wars universe!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

No other Star Wars game makes you feel a part of the Star Wars universe better than KOTOR. If you are any kind of a Star Wars fan stop reading and buy this game. Virtually unlimited replay value for an RPG, which is saying something. KOTOR was a great value at full price but get it now because the prices are going up now that it is out of print. One of the best solo player experiences ever. A Top 10 PC game. Recommended for any pc gamer

The true definition of roleplaying

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: October 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is my all-time favorite RPG and I'm an RPGer from way, way back. What I've always enjoyed about RPGs is the way they can draw me into a story and make me feel as if I'm part of it rather than passively sitting behind my screen clicking on my mouse. I adore books and these games are, to me, something like live-action books. KotOR is the whole package.

I've played the game on both XBox and PC and the graphics are simply stunning. Yes, there have been advancements but the detail of the game is really marvelous. I especially love it when my character is in the city and as she passes windows there are views of distant skyscrapers. The character graphics are also really fine and each character looks different and true to life. I loved the range of facial expressions that the characters had and especially enjoyed the arch expression that would occasionally come over my PCs face.

One of the other many strong points of the game is that it has somewhat divergent storylines depending on whether you play a male or female PC. I played both and I actually think that the extra interactions the female PC can have are better. This alone would sell me on the game because it seems that game companies are forever giving short shrift to female gamers. Half the time you're lucky if you can even play a female character at all, let alone being able to play one that has a richly rewarding storyline. I give BioWare major props for this and, in my opinion, they are the most female-friendly makers of RPGs out there.

The strongest and most compelling feature of this game, though, is the excellent storyline. There is a rather large similarity to Balder's Gate, that's true, but BioWare is a company that doesn't believe solely in flashy graphics. They obviously put a lot of time and care into the development of the game's plot and the variety of conversation options that the PC has is wonderful. The romance dialog for the female PC is particularly fine and I also really, really enjoyed the dialog my PC had with Canderous, who is one of the most interesting RPG characters I've ever encountered. It was the storyline of KotOR that kept me coming back for more and I played the game over and over again and still think of it with a great deal of nostalgia.

I suppose that, in a way, I'm lucky that not all RPGs are like this one because if they were I might have a hard time getting anything done! KotOR is so much more than a game though and I'd rank it right up there with some of the best movies I've seen and some of the best books I've read and even then it has an edge because it is far more interactive. This is a truly stellar game.

Beats every other Star Wars game out there

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is just a great quality game. while i've never really been a fan of RPG's before, because i prefer to hack and slash the way i want too, this game changed my mind. i can't find one fault in this game. the graphics are incredible, the way they show the features of creatures, humans, and the environment beautifully. the dialogue is clear and Darth Malak's harsh, low, voice adds a nice touch. while i am a huge fan of lightsaber fighting, this game doesn't focus on that as much. you don't have to be a jedi, you could be a scoundrel like Han Solo. i also liked the freedom they gave you in the game where you can do little side missions for people, go from planet to planet in any order you want. it was nice not to have set levels. i also thought it was cool and interesting how they didn't focus on the plot from the movies, but instead shows you other aspects in the star wars universe. by far though, the best feature of the game is the ability to choose from the light side and the dark side. i love being mean to people and becoming a big, bad sith dude. so, if your just a person who likes to play video games, this is a must-buy.

KOTOR

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love Star Wars. This definetely a great addtion to the saga and to my collection. Great Job Bioware and ofcourse, Lucas Arts.

Best star wars game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: July 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Knights of the Old Republic is an amazing game in everyway. Its a fun RPG but its a lame turn based one. The storyline is great and has lots of replay value. Any star wars fan must have this game.

Pretty good Action RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

KOTOR is set in the distant past of the Star Wars Universe. The plot is semi-linear, letting you choose from a variety of tactics to resolve any challenge put before you. There's plenty of side quests available that aren't required, but they're usually a good idea, and they often provide extra snippets of plot along with them.

As your character completes more and more quests, depending on how you choose to solve them, you lean towards the light or the dark side of the Force. This changes both your appearance and your access to various abilities.

The graphics are slightly dated, but still pretty darn good, and the plot and RPG elements are excellent.

A little buggy but very worth your time!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game at the recommendation of a friend, and after some issues with my computer (XP, Celeron processor), I got it working and WOW. The graphics are great (though I have to operate it on medium instead of high), the movies and styling is fantastic. The storyline is intricate and captivating - I love that you can play the main character as light or dark, man or woman. Lots of variation - it never gets old. Even the same Star Wars font is used for the dialogue options.

There is a second title in this series by a different developer that's just as fascinating (though the ending's terrible!), but this one is the first, the real deal. The only reason it's not 5 stars all the way is because of my startup difficulties. Still - buy it, please. You will not be disappointed.

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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When LucasArts made KOTOR(Knights Of The Old Republic), they got put on the map. Thats how good this is. KOTOR is a story that takes place 4000 yrs before episode 1, when a 'tyrant' Darth Malak rules the galaxy with an iron fist, much like Vader. Now, a Republic crewman, with a dark past, must find how to stop Malak, and find the mystery of the Star Foge with his posse.

The things KOTOR prides itself on is story(think Empire Strikes Back twists), adventure(9 planets), combat(diffrent take, but it's all good), and character chocies(you can be the hero, or villian). Overal, this game will rock your world like the films did, no doubt.

This should have been Episodes 1, 2, & 3

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

All I can say is I hope there is a KOTOR 3. This game made it so fun to be the dark side. I mean it really made me want to push myself to making very mean choices, and it really shows its worth! This is a game that shows a great way of the conflicting choices a game player will have to decide on. I'm so glad George Lucas had no part on this game!

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