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Jedi Outcast won't be as good on Xbox as it was on PC....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 17
Date: September 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Jedi Outcast is a solid game that has a nice storyline and great customizable multiplayer. I think, though, that it won't be as good on the console simply because a lot of games that moved from the PC to the consoles were not as good. There are too few buttons on the controllers for all the game options. Also, I think a split-screen for mp will look pretty [lame]. Still should be a lot of fun though.

Best game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 19
Date: October 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is the coolest tyhe most exiteing game ever in starwars history. You are very lucky if you own a x-box.

Great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 22
Date: November 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have the PC version of the game and it was great. The XBox version will only have slight changes from the excellent PC version. First, there won't be any online play. You can still link your consoles together but the multiplayer for the Xbox LIVE has been axed. Second, the levels load differently. They'll be done in sections rather than as a whole. Third, they took out dismemberment when you use your lightsaber to cut someone. This is probably the worst feature taken out. You won't get to see arms flying now. Other than that, this will be just like the PC version. Awesome game with a great story that actually extends the Star Wars mythos. Get it if you didn't get the PC one.

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast X Box

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: November 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

One of the most exciting Jedi games from LucasArts, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is an awesome addition to the ever-growing X-Box selections in entertainment. STAR WARS lends itself amazingly well to games in any form (PS2, GBA, PC and XBOX) with a myriad of exciting adventures, including JEDI STARFIGHTER and the GBA Ep.2 game. JEDI OUTCAST is my favourite of all the STAR WARS games, with good graphics, top-notch sound and inventive levels for enthusiasts who want more action! I've played both the PC version and the X Box, and this one wins easliy. The graphics and controls are much better. The cheat codes are easy to find (Some really cool stuff- my favourite is the force lightning) and the title Jedi, Kyle Katarn is one of the best characters ever done for a Star Wars video game. If it has a flaw, the stormtroopers are too easy to kill on the first levels. But the game has graphics and picture quality far above JEDI KNIGHT I. For STAR WARS game addicts and fans, this is the best. May the force be with you!
GRAPHICS: 9/10
SOUND: 10/10
FUN FACTOR: 10/10

don't waste your money.. buy Obi wan instead

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: November 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is an absolute travesty to the world of star wars gaming.

I would suggest that you rent it a local video store first if you don't believe me....

the first review of the game after it was actually released

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 11
Date: November 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

why oh why do people write reviews for games that haven't been released? first off i suppose i should let everyone know that any reviews written about this game before nov. 21 2002 should be ignored for the most part. one example of where this is true, the reviewer "lik way chan" said that the xbox version would have no dismemberment, i assure you it does. so don't base a review of a game on something you heard. anyway on with the review. this is indeed one of the best star wars games i've played. the controlling is different from Obi Wan (which i look at now and wonder...why?) the saber control is different too, but i liked the saber control in obi wan. the force powers are great (push pull jump speed grip lightning and heal) though its a pain to have to cycle through them. graphics are amazing, the storyline is great. though it seems you wait too long before you get your saber and force powers, so stick with it! the multiplayer is great too, lots of other force powers offered, ie force drain, force seeing and force rage. so apart from a few minor flaws, this game is flat out awesome, even if your not a star wars fan, this is still a great game.

JEDI OUTCAST OVER-RATED

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: November 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just rented Jedi Outcast for my son and I to play, and was really disappointed. From the graphics to the way the game played, Jedi Outcast was weak. I am really glad that I rented this game first. I am a huge Star Wars fan, but would not buy this game. I am hoping Knights of The Republic is better.

Let's look at the game for what it really is...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 7 / 13
Date: December 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Alright, you've read how incredible this game is, and you've seen how many people love it. I never post anything to delibrately flame anything, but this game needs to be reviewed from a non-biased opinion.

Let's start with the story:
The story is strong, and well laid out. There really are no reasons to complain about it. In fact, it is the story that holds the gamer in his/her seat.

Graphics
Don't believe what you've read. Check the screenshots on the item info page. The backgrounds and character models are reminiscent of the PSX. The textures on virtually everything get grainy and pixellated even from a distance. The light effects are laughable as well. There is no burst of light in a dark room when weapons are fired. If the graphics alone aren't a total disappointment, watch out for severe frame rate drops. The most frequent cause of frame rate drops (slow motion game play) is the presence of too many highly detailed objects on the screen at once. How a game with very little detail can drop into slow-mo is simply beyond me. When compared to past Star Wars games on Xbox, graphically, this one is garbage.

Sound:
Maybe the bad sound was due to a scratched rental game, or a dirty one at that, but from what I've heard, I'd much rather turn my stereo on than listen to the background music and voice acting. The acting is bad at best. There is such a lack of emotion with every word. They might as well have just left the voices to subtitles. As for the music, please, I almost fell asleep. It is patchy and quiet. One second, you'll hear a song that reminds you of the good old days, when Darth Vader was the villian of villians. Then, in a split second, the music mutes to almost in-audibility, and changes to something else, or shuts off entirely. All in all, the sound is shamefull.

Controls:
I can't even begin to tell you of the aggrivation the control scheme brings. Imagine yourself in a fight, completely surrounded by enemies, you blaster runs out of ammo, and you're trying to run for cover. At the same time, you want to take out another weapon. Too bad for you, both of these functions (moving, weapon select) are done with the left thumb. Unless you have an extra finger, use your right hand, or can use the force in real life, you'll have to choose one action or the other. To make things a little more challenging, the controller isn't as responsive to your fingers as you are to the action. For example, one second your swinging your light saber at the enemy, he side steps, you move the joystick to compensate, but you character doesn't move. This causes much frustration and anger in the later levels of the game. The control scheme can be summed up in one word... Disgusting!

Game options:
This is the only area the game excells. The extensive multiplayer options are the only reason I didn't return the game to the video store the same day as I brought it home. You can customise your character to your liking. You can change the color of their light saber, personalize them to your playing style (lightsaber prone, force prone, etc...) or even make them supporters of the light or dark side of the force. This, in my opinion is the only reason to play the game.

It all comes down to how well this game performs and sadly, it does not perform well. On a scale from 1-10, I give it a 4. I usually love the Star Wars games, but this one will never be on my owned rack. My suggestion, put it on your wishlist, rent it, play it first, the buy it or remove it from your list accordingly. Thank you, and I hope I helped you make up your mind.

All I can say

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game starts out as a first person shooter until you get your lightsaber. It really takes some skill at first, cause you're not sure which direction to go. It's like a big puzzle but you use your force powers to get around. Great part of this game is your force powers, when was the last time that Star Wars fans got to play around with Dark Jedi Powers?? It's always a little force push or pull, throw your light saber. This game includes, grip, lightning, dark rage, drain, plus a bunch more regular powers like force heal, that comes in really handy. your powers progress as the game moves along. The controls are a bit tough at first but you get used to it. You can save anywhere in the game. For people that have played Obi-wan, the light saber mode doesn't allow as much freedom but blocking laser shots doesnt drain all your force powers. The computer automatically blocks shots fired at you. Many cameos by luke, lando, and others. It's a sweet game, multiplayer is INSANELY fun. And to refute an earlier review, made by someone whom hasn't played the game yet, THERE IS DISMEMBERMENT OF APPENDAGES when you cut people with lightsabers. And lightsaber battle is Greatly more realistic in this game than Obi-Wan. Go Rent it and play for yourself, I rented it and now I want to buy it.

Fun, but flawed

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The graphics are incredible, the sounds are great, it's fun and challenging, but the control scheme really needs help. The left joystick controls forward and backward movement, but turning left or right is handled by the right joystick. Pushing left or right on the left joystick makes you strafe. There are 4 settings for the controller, but they all feature the same movement scheme. I prefer the left joystick having me move front and back and turning left and right, using the right joystick to strafe. No such luck with this game. This makes moving and targeting enemies very difficult. It really detracts from the game in my opinion.

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