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Star wars jedi academy or jedi outcast12/31/2022 ![]() I tend to think you're sort of expected to know that going in. Without going in to too much detail, I'll just say that the game uses a lot of the conventions ( clichés if you're on the other side of the argument) of the movies. The game's actually prompted a few discussions around the office about the use of licenses within games. While the cutscenes in Jedi Knight II are pretty beefy, there's always enough action going on to keep you interested. Too many cutscenes in games are either unnecessary or overly long. There's a nice balance and sense of pace here. Each section of the story is set off by some really fantastic cutscenes. ![]() Kyle's motivations and the progression of the story are all handled with a touch that is at once both subtle and unrelenting. While that would be a bold claim for any game, Jedi Outcast pulls it off wonderfully.Įverything is tied together with a tightly written, mature plot. Lets just say that what begins as a simple mission for Mon Mothma soon turns into an intergalactic tale of love and revenge that involves the future of the jedi. ![]() You'll lead Kyle back to the jedi path through dozens of missions in his quest for.well, that gives too much away. Kyle gave up on the whole Force thing after he was tempted by the Dark Side in the last game. In case that's not enough of a review for you, maybe the following explanation will help convince you.įor those of you who are just joining us (or like Dan are just a bit slow), Jedi Outcast is the latest in a series of action games focusing on Kyle Katarn, an ex-jedi turned mercenary. If you're even remotely interested in this one, you should go buy it and play it. I've finally finished the game and while I still think Jedi Outcast has some minor shortcomings, the overall experience makes this one of the best games I've played so far this year. Things have changed somewhat since I wrote my first impressions.
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