Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Nov 10, 2021 5 years ago
Choose Your Path! Set 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire, you are the last hope for the Jedi Order and the Republic - can you master the ways of the Force to become their savior? Or will you fall to the dark side and achieve ultimate power? Hero, villain, peacekeeper, or chaos-bringer... you and your party will determine the fate of the galaxy! Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a role-playing video game. Players will be able to create their own characters and be able to choose what gender, appearance, class, skills, attributes, and feats they have throughout the game - no two characters will be the same!
What it’s like
Set millennia before the Skywalker saga, KOTOR offers a classic d20-based RPG experience where your choices define your moral alignment. The narrative is a masterclass in space opera storytelling, balancing epic scale with intimate character moments. You navigate branching dialogue trees and complex social dynamics, forming deep bonds or bitter rivalries within your party. Combat utilizes pausable real-time tactics, allowing for strategic use of Force powers and lightsaber forms against diverse enemies. While the world-building is immersive and the voice acting remains top-tier, the game shows its age with dated graphics and sparse exploration. Despite technical limitations, the emotional weight of your decisions and the iconic Star Wars atmosphere create a legendary adventure that defines the genre.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCharactersStory / NarrativeCombatGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilitySocial / RelationshipsSystems Depth / Build VarietyWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The visual fidelity and environmental design are noticeably dated by modern standards, with some areas feeling empty or repetitive. · Combat can feel clunky to players accustomed to fluid action RPGs, relying heavily on tactical pausing rather than reflexes.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from reddit.com, youtube.com, honestgamers.com, mynockmanor.com, megavisions.net, ign.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 15, 200323 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 19, 200323 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 02, 200422 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | May 30, 201313 years ago |
| Android | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 22, 201412 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 10, 20215 years ago |
