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best first person star wars shooter...could be better
You've got to play it simply for the fact it's Star Wars. The story line is immersing, and the light saber battling functions are awesome. The levels are bigger and better than in the first Jedi Knight, much more detalied. Lucas Arts took care to add a lot of little goodies like funny banter between stormtroopers, sniper rifle mode, and new force powers like the Jedi Mind trick. Memorable charcters appear for the first time in this verson, unlike in past games where the story lines have focused soley on non-movie characters. But this time around we see Mon Mothma, Lando Calrissian, and Luke Skywalker.

What's bad? Well, I probably wouldn't feel this way had I not just finished playing Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault, which I feel is the best first person shooter to date. So I couldn't help comparing the two games. Seeing what the developers were able to do with MOHAA I couldn't help but feel the graphics in Jedi Outcast are a little underdeveloped and blocky. The cut scenes were pretty uncinematic as well. The enemy AI is not what Lucas Arts had promised, though it has it's moments. Could have be a lot better. And my biggest gripe with the game is that it's HARD!! I finally gave up and downloaded a walkthrough and cheats from the net. I found many people on message boards who were having the exact same problmes--in the same areas--as me. When you get to the level with the mine cars you'll know what I'm talking about.

But in the end it is Star Wars, and shooting stormtroopers and Rodians will make anyone's day a whole lot brighter. Worth the money, but be prepared to be a little frustrated at first.

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Rejoice: Being a Jedi is Cool
Although I'm not a nutcase Star Wars fan that attends every convention and dresses up like a Wookie, I am nevertheless a fan of Lucas' brilliant saga. I enjoy the movies, and when Jedi Knight 2 was released, I eagerly picked up a copy for my PC. And if you're a fan of Star Wars and you like the idea of becoming a Jedi, then I urge you to pick this one up.

Although the first couple of levels are a little boring, the locales are very Star Wars-ish, and killing tons of stormtroopers has never been more fun. Quests of the puzzle-variety are abundant in the first few levels, but once Kyle Katarn (the hero you control) meets up with Luke Skywalker and arms himself with his trusty lightsaber, the game really takes off. An intuitive mouse-control attack makes the saber flow like a true Jedi, and rooms of intergalactic bounty hunters are soon cut to shreds with powerful jumping attacks, backslashes, and somersaults that sever limbs beautifully. Plus, Kyle can now wield the Force with cruel proficiency. Abilities like Force Pull and Push can mean instant death for Imperials standing high atop a catwalk, and the crackling smell of death in Force Lightning is a sight to behold as you lash out before slicing a Jedi Reborn in two. As Vader says, "All too easy."

The graphics are incredible, but know this: Without a powerful PC, this game may not run as smooth as you like. Of course, turning down a lot of the eye-candy will help, but for those of you with a chunky graphics card and a smokin' system are in for some real dazzling effects and landscapes. Gorgeous visuals shape the universe, from Cloud City to the seedy cantinas. Cut-scenes are handled nicely, with decent voice acting and some good-looking rendering effects.

As for the sound, get ready to be immersed in blaster fire frenzy. Thanks to a recent patch, JKII allows owners of Audigy soundcards to crank up the effects with EAX sound, which really adds a tremendous amount of realism to the game. Stormtroopers chat while guarding that all-too-important outpost, and you'll be able to recognize where the blaster fire is coming from, thanks to fully recognized 5.1 support. The familiar whirr of the lightsaber is enough to warrant purchase of this one!

And also know this: The game ain't easy. On numerous occasions, you'll find yourself surrounded by dozens of enemies, all firing away with their trusty sidearms or tossing some nice thermal detonators your way. Needless to say, you've got to have pretty quick trigger fingers yourself to avoid countless reloads.

For the entire package, Jedi Knight II is a game that should not be missed, especially for fans of first-person shooters or the Star Wars saga. Wielding a lightsaber has never been more fun, and when you enter the multiplayer world that JKII has to offer, you can test your skills against thousands of Jedi in a one-on-one arena.

In terms of action, graphics, sound, and overall fun, JKII does not disappoint. Although it takes a little while to get into, once you do, you'll be sad to see it end.

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EXCELLENT!!!
I love this game!! (don't even rate this review because it's not a review!) It's exceptional at online play and story mode...I agree with all the people who gave the game 5-stars read their reviews!!!