Star Wars, Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast (CD-ROM)

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Star Wars, Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast

Platforms: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me

 Average Customer Rating: 4.54/5.00
Amazon Sales Rank: 129
CD-ROM Release Date: 27 March, 2002
Manufacturer: Lucas Arts Entertainment Co. LLC

 View on Amazon (ASIN: B00005LABK)
Number of CD-ROMs: 1
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours
 List Price: $39.99, Amazon Price: $39.99

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Amazon Customer Reviews of this item: (Average Rating is 4.54/5.00)

Rating: 3 [ Wonderful game, but frequently EXTREMELY frustrating.... ]
First off, I must say that this is easily the best LucasArts game I've encountered, and playing in the Star Wars universe with superb graphics and a wonderful game engine is a joy. A lot of work was clearly put into the visual aspects of the game in particular, and I'd normally give it 5 stars for being one of the best first-person-shooters I've encountered, especially when using lightsabers and various aspects of the Force as a Jedi (push, speed, mind-tricks, etc.) are taken into account.

However, this is easily the most unnecessarily frustrating game I've played to date, and I don't think it was tested thoroughly. The amount of time spent backtracking through areas previously explored to find some box that wasn't shot enough times or some hidden button to press to affect something far later in gameplay is maddening. I can't tell you the number of times I've spent extreme periods of time to "find" something (or had to look through a "walkthrough") in order to progress, consistently saying "how the heck was I supposed to figure THAT out". Most games (e.g., Return to Castle Wolfenstein or Serious Sam: Second Encounter) will "shut off" areas no longer relevant, or keep crucial buttons and things somewhat near to where they relate. This one frequently doesn't do that.

This game is a must-play, especially if you're a Star Wars fan or someone who enjoys superb graphics work. It's lost two stars in my book for the unusually high frustration factor though, and I'd warn anyone playing it they're VERY likely to need to find an internet game-guide/walkthrough unless they like spending hours figuring things out by prolonged trial-and-error. If you have patience to spare, Jedi Outcast is a strong recommendation.


Rating: 5 [ Outcast is best Star Wars game to date ]
Nothing compares to this game, considering all the Star Wars games on the market. I own all the Kyle Katarn games and this is his best performance yet. I just wish they would write him into the story lines of some of the new books.
The start is a little shaky cause you don't have any force powers, but its not really a problem since thats part of the story line. Once you retrieve your lightsaber, there is nothing that compares. The first time i battled a Reborn, i was awed at the moves and the different styles you could fight with. I remember Jedi Knight I and Mysteries of the Sith, when all i could do was point the lightsaber in the enemy's direction and hope it hits him. Now, you feel like Yoda in Episode II. Anyway, totally worth the money spent, cannot complain a bit. And when your down with single player, you can move over to multi. I still love playing multiplayer against the computer. The capture the flag is a lot of fun. Nothing at all to be dissapointed about in this game.

Rating: 5 [ Return of the Jedi ]
The Star Wars Universe must be the most computer game friendly arena possible. After watching STAR WARS, who didn't want to fly an x-wing, feel the buzz of a lightsaber and make unlikely alliances with aliens of non-humanoid forms. Now you can. My choice in computer gaming is the first person adventure of which LucasArts has given us a few. First came the cool storyline of DARK FORCES. That was followed up by JEDI KNIGHT: DARK FORCES 2. It boasted an improved game engine and another intricate storyline featuring Kyle Katarn. He returned in the MYSTERIES OF THE SITH extension. Now, he is back in the phenomenal JEDI KNIGHT II: JEDI OUTCAST.

Again using a new gaming engine, this new storyline brings Kyle Katarn to Bespin the Cloud City, the Jedi Academy on Yavin, as well as a tremendous cityscape and the underbelly of a huge spaceship. And wherever Kyle goes... you are there. At times, you even control droids and AT-ST walkers. All is visually stunning and you can control the level of detail from laser shot burns, shadows to rain fizzling on your lightsaber blade.

When THE PHANTOM MENACE hit theatres to mixed to negative reviews, the fast-paced acrobatic saber battles received unanimous praise. Now, that same speed and agility is available on your personal computer as it is masterfully transferred to this game.

The game itself gets more and more difficult as you advance and your force skills grow with it. But, you'll probably save often so not to go all the way back to the beginning. Although, it's pretty cool when Kyle is killed in a dramatic camera pan around. The good news is, no matter how difficult the gaming is, control is very simple, making ease in usability. A great computer game well worth the wait, the force is with OUTCAST.