Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 518 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 449 out of 518
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 518
  3. Negative: 12 out of 518
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  1. M_Alex
    Sep 14, 2010
    3
    Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the game. The technical side is ok, apart from the physics, which are irritating when it comes to the thermal detonators (seldom can you see such an unrealistic bounce, even in games using the same engine). Graphically, the game is very decent, taking into account when it was made, but one has to admit that the quake 3 engine has ages very gracefully.Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the game. The technical side is ok, apart from the physics, which are irritating when it comes to the thermal detonators (seldom can you see such an unrealistic bounce, even in games using the same engine). Graphically, the game is very decent, taking into account when it was made, but one has to admit that the quake 3 engine has ages very gracefully. Having written that the game is one of the most frustrating ones I've played in a long while. You start out with about 4 hours of boring, repetitive missions, puzzles which are often irritating due to their difficulty. The level design also leaves a bit to be desired, though its not very bad. The weapons are very nice, though the aiming system is less than acceptable (at least for me). On the whole, I tried to give this game a chance to grow on me, but it did not succeed. I actually enjoy Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight, with its dated engine, poor graphics, etc _much_ more than this one.… Expand
  2. tron_paul
    Apr 16, 2013
    1
    Jedi Outcast is a special kind of bad: it frustrates in a multitude of ways. Gun mechanics are unwieldy with the crosshair changing position on the screen, lightsaber combat is incomprehensible and generally ends with the good ol' Kyle dying a horrible and sudden death after a long spectacle, the levels are as unintuitive as if they had been designed by the Zodiac killer, there is aJedi Outcast is a special kind of bad: it frustrates in a multitude of ways. Gun mechanics are unwieldy with the crosshair changing position on the screen, lightsaber combat is incomprehensible and generally ends with the good ol' Kyle dying a horrible and sudden death after a long spectacle, the levels are as unintuitive as if they had been designed by the Zodiac killer, there is a mandatory stealth section that activates an arbitrary death cutscene when spotted, the lightsaber consistently failed to protect me from explosive weapons- -I'll cut this short: WORST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED.… Expand
  3. aragorn470
    Jan 6, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jedi Outcast is a special kind of bad: it frustrates in a multitude of ways. Gun mechanics are unwieldy with the crosshair changing position on the screen, lightsaber combat is incomprehensible and generally ends with the good ol' Kyle dying a horrible and sudden death after a long spectacle, the levels are as unintuitive as if they had been designed by the Zodiac killer, there is a mandatory stealth section that activates an arbitrary death cutscene when spotted, the lightsaber consistently failed to protect me from explosive weapons… Expand
  4. HavenB
    Jan 13, 2008
    4
    Sorry, but TechTV is right on this one. I gave it almost two hours and couldn't go any more because this game is so dreadfully boring. Match repetitive and sloppy gunplay with constant hunt-for-the-button quests and you have a game so dull you never get to the "good" parts you hear about from your friends.
  5. Thaddaeus
    Jul 2, 2022
    4
    Not a great game, the goods out way the bads even if it’s a classic. It’s too dark, the level design is to maze like and can confuse players and is clunky when it comes to gun play. The lightsaber combat is amazing especially since it includes dismemberment of models and the multiplayer is fun and so is the cast. But it’s a platformer and first person shooter to the core which it isNot a great game, the goods out way the bads even if it’s a classic. It’s too dark, the level design is to maze like and can confuse players and is clunky when it comes to gun play. The lightsaber combat is amazing especially since it includes dismemberment of models and the multiplayer is fun and so is the cast. But it’s a platformer and first person shooter to the core which it is terrible within those parameters.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PC Game of 2002
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Games Radar
    92
    As pleasurable to gaze on as Leia, as cheekily charming as Solo, and as ingenious as Lando's moustache. [PC Gamer UK]
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  2. Maxim Online
    80
    The Force is strong with this polished first-person shooter.
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  3. PC Gamer
    91
    If you can make it through the uninspired first third, you'll be treated to one of the prettiest, coolest, most compelling shooters released in the past year. [June 2002, p.65]
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