You are also given the choice of which Force powers you wish to master and what style of lightsaber hilt and color you want. You are given the option to set the gender, race, attire and look of the main character. One of the more unique aspects of the game is that Jaden is whoever you want Jaden to be. You know - maybe give fans what we've been wanting for the past 2 years, like.I dunno, the Vong?Īnyway, this is not meant to but a negative spin on the game, since it is still entertaining, ridiculous story and all. Although I'm probably being really rough for commenting on this, it would be nice to stretch out into the Expanded Universe just a little more.
Is it just me, or are the plots to the Jedi Knight games, or most recent Star Wars games, becoming a little more ridiculous? First there was the mythical valley that was a gathering place for the Force, then there were the Reborn Dark Jedi and now Jedi Academy gives us a staff that can not only suck the Force out of things, but also imbue the Force into others.
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After a rocky welcome to Yavin, you are sent on a series of missions in order to unravel a sinister plot. You are Jaden Kor, a promising student on your way to the Academy. As it turns out the one-time hero and protector of the Valley of the Jedi has gone into semi-retirement and is now teaching at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy. The first thing players will notice about Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the absence of Kyle Katarn in the game's lead role. The voice acting is good for a game, but shares the same stiffness that has become associated with Star Wars in the last two movies. Sound effects are spot on - especially the hum of a lightsaber. There's also a nice blend Original Trilogy themes and Prequel themes scattered throughout. The familiar John Williams overtures grace every level of the game and fit the mood of the game well. Even crapfests like Yoda Stories featured great effects and music. History will show that there has never been a bad sounding Star Wars game. Yet, at the same time, some more minor movements - like walking - look a little rough. Animations have been kicked up a notch and more closely resemble fights seen in the newer movies. This lack of choice is evident during scenes where all the Jedi students are present and you can see that there is little variety between them. Although you are given the ability to customize your character, I was a little turned off by the number of choices available. The variety of character models isn't there either. Other environments look just as good and I enjoyed seeing a visual representation of areas I'd only read about (like Vader's castle).Ĭharacters are nicely rendered, but look a little boxy. There's just something neat about seeing the ruined AT-ATs, almost like a field trip to a historic battleground. Although I'm usually not up for another trip to Hoth, it was really neat to see what things look like in the aftermath of the battle. One of the more rewarding areas (and best looking) is the return -to Echo Base. Each of the game's locales look just as you remember them and are sure to bring back some nostalgia. This turns out to be the one of the game's strengths graphically. The look is definitely Star Wars and does a great job of representing the look of the movies. Jedi Academy isn't the most breathtaking of Star Wars games - the game looks good, but not great. Ever think about how your life would be different if you had use of the Force? You could easily get out of speeding tickets with mind tricks, you wouldn't need to get up to find the remote and a lightsaber could cut better than any Miracle Blade! Although Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy doesn't allow you to answer these questions, it certainly gets you one step closer to experiencing the life of a Jedi Knight.
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