Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

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  1. Andrew_Whitcomb
    May 9, 2013
    10
    This game is just one heck of a fun game. I especially love the lightsaber fights. If you love Star Wars, I believe this is definitely a must-buy. But just remember, old games take patience with some of the puzzles, quite difficult at times.
  2. metalhead0125
    Jun 12, 2013
    10
    One of my favorites... ive always loved the gameplay the lightsaber choreography is probably one of the best...when you experience a lightsaber duel you feel like your having a duel and not just slicing the npc till one of you dies...now the difficulty ill be honest its not an easy game at all you will die alot but fortunatly you can save anytime anywhere u like and trust me use it asOne of my favorites... ive always loved the gameplay the lightsaber choreography is probably one of the best...when you experience a lightsaber duel you feel like your having a duel and not just slicing the npc till one of you dies...now the difficulty ill be honest its not an easy game at all you will die alot but fortunatly you can save anytime anywhere u like and trust me use it as often as possible esspecially when your facing dark jedi...the graphics well there older but very well done for the time...im not gonna go much more into it just be warned this game is not for the easily frusterated it is difficult like i said but you feel like you achieved greatness once you get past that obstacle your having trouble with or beating that boss who is kicking your ass..i recommend it to anyone who is a fan of star wars or just an action adventure or sci fi fan… Expand
  3. MarcP
    Sep 18, 2009
    10
    This game is awesome. I just love it. It's enough challenging. I never expected things very good with the id Tech 3 engine, but the graphics are pretty awesome for a pretty old game. This game really deserves 9 or 10, not 4.
  4. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Jedi Outcast is an all-around great game. While the single player campaign is certainly enjoyable, the light saber battles in multi-player are what really sets this game apart from the rest. Include a generous assortment of force powers to the mix and this is one incredibly entertaining classic. You can't call yourself a Star Wars fan if you don't own this.
  5. coolinb123
    Jul 19, 2011
    9
    best game in my list, very fun, old, has almost everything u could possibly want in a game, has sp and mp. has custom maps, skins, mods, servers, styles, and add ons u can get for free,
    lasting gameplay-9
    fun-10
    style-9
    upgradability-10
    ur own stuff all the way
  6. Ian_Immortal
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    Being a person that loves lists, and especially making my own, I could not resist but make a JK's (my initials are fitting) Top 10 PC Games of All Time list. On this list, at number 2 sat: JK II: Jedi Outcast. Why you ask? The answer is simple and straightforward; obscure and even malicious to an extent.
    Shi**in bricks while playing this game might be called an understatement.
    The    Being a person that loves lists, and especially making my own, I could not resist but make a JK's (my initials are fitting) Top 10 PC Games of All Time list. On this list, at number 2 sat: JK II: Jedi Outcast. Why you ask? The answer is simple and straightforward; obscure and even malicious to an extent.
    Shi**in bricks while playing this game might be called an understatement.

    The graphics, animation, sound and music, all flamboyant material. A top notch grade. That doesn't make a game go on the top 10 list however. We would have hundreds upon hundreds of top games if that were the case. Here comes the kicker: Its the gameplay.

    When I tried the Force Unleashed; a spasm ran through my body, intensifying to a strong belch; it was nigh impossible to contain the gushing flow of half digested bodily fluids about to break free from my belly. At last I contained it. Why did I experience this spasm? Due to simple mechanics: a click of the button made my character make a somersault and slash the enemy straight in the face. *vomit now loading*

    Not here; in JK: you are the sword (or the saber rather). Every move Kyle executes is based on your input. You can of course click as if you are playing Cookie Clicker, but it would only amount to your immediate death. You had to learn the saber, and learn to fight like a Jedi.
    Rant ended.

    To this day I vividly remember: the family all moved to the living room to watch some movie, I was in the room with the monitor, smashing it hard. For 3 hours I was in sweet oblivion, fighting Tavion! What a fight that was! Till this day, one of the strongest gaming experiences in my life. For that fight alone, and for those sweet, unforgettable 3 hours this game get's a 10 and a ticket to the Hall of Fame.
    May the Force flow through you!    … Expand
  7. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    Its still an all around great game. The graphics were great to look at back in the day and they aged ok. The single player campaign is a very enjoyable experience. The multiplayer is one of the best I've played
  8. Luka1998010
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    The game of my childhood and my first PC game when i was a kid.
    Played it countless times and hours and still do to this day!
  9. NeoZero
    May 14, 2002
    9
    This game have a quality that provided gamers with 3d view and awesome light-saber style!!!!
  10. Zechariel
    Nov 15, 2012
    8
    This was a great game when it came out, with plenty of lore, customization and a feeling for the post-trilogy Jedi scene. The depth of feeling like a Jedi has only been matched by a few other games, Kotor and Swtor and outcast namely. G4's review would be spot on if this were a new release, but compared to many games that came out around the time this one did... definitely worthy of atThis was a great game when it came out, with plenty of lore, customization and a feeling for the post-trilogy Jedi scene. The depth of feeling like a Jedi has only been matched by a few other games, Kotor and Swtor and outcast namely. G4's review would be spot on if this were a new release, but compared to many games that came out around the time this one did... definitely worthy of at least an 80% Check your calendars boys this was released in September 2003 almost ten years of gaming advancements and I still want to replay this game.… Expand
  11. Mrman7
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Jedi Outcast was the first game that made players feel like they were in the Star Wars universe. Every music cue, sound effect, texture, object and character feel like they were pulled directly out of the film. The levels are sprawling, beautiful and immersive, making you feel like you are truly running around one of the sets from the movies. But what makes this game truly extraordinary isJedi Outcast was the first game that made players feel like they were in the Star Wars universe. Every music cue, sound effect, texture, object and character feel like they were pulled directly out of the film. The levels are sprawling, beautiful and immersive, making you feel like you are truly running around one of the sets from the movies. But what makes this game truly extraordinary is the gameplay. Never before and never since has there been a more elegant, nuanced and satisfying lightsaber mechanic in a Star Wars game. The force power system is also vastly improved here and the thrill of tossing around stormtroopers like rag dolls with the flick of a mouse never grows old. A truly epic adventure that I have installed on every computer I've owned since it was released.… Expand
  12. iddqd4
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Игра нестареющая классика, по любимой вселенной. Хороший шутер с классным фехтованием.
  13. Badman123
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    One of the very best (Star Wars) games ever made, ever. Skip it's successor 'Jedi Academy', it has inferior leveldesign. This game has it all: complex leveldesign, the sense of exploration, hard secrets, intense gameplay and fighting, the Star Wars-universe, hours and hours of fun...
  14. DeusXCom
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    I love the first Jedi Knight to death, so this was bound to be a disappointment for me, but it was actually surprisingly still pretty good, not as good as the first and the Mysteries of the Sith, but still pretty strong Star Wars FPS experience. 8/10
  15. SpanishTom
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    Simply Amazing. Overall storyline is good with great voice animation, graphics are excellent (considering it was made in 2002) and the combined use of ranged weapons, a lightsaber and the force make combat very interesting and varied. Simple things such as being able to cut off the arms of stormtroopers with your lightsaber and changing your style of lightsaber attack make the game soSimply Amazing. Overall storyline is good with great voice animation, graphics are excellent (considering it was made in 2002) and the combined use of ranged weapons, a lightsaber and the force make combat very interesting and varied. Simple things such as being able to cut off the arms of stormtroopers with your lightsaber and changing your style of lightsaber attack make the game so good. I've played the game for about 12 years and still haven't got bored or tired of it! Certainly a game I'll remember for a long time. If you don't have it then why are you reading this? It's only £7 on steam!!!!! :)… Expand
  16. Axel293410
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    11/10 The graphics weren´t incredible for the year but... with some mods thats no Problem.
    This game on the Pc is a masterpiece, and the Multiplayer sistem is Brutal. i´ve spend more than 800 Hours on the Multiplayer, Its poor PVP.
    The story was fine, would be so great if they could make a movie out of this game. Still fun to play in 2015, but as a game from the 2002 must say that Jedi    11/10 The graphics weren´t incredible for the year but... with some mods thats no Problem.
    This game on the Pc is a masterpiece, and the Multiplayer sistem is Brutal. i´ve spend more than 800 Hours on the Multiplayer, Its poor PVP.
    The story was fine, would be so great if they could make a movie out of this game.
    Still fun to play in 2015, but as a game from the 2002 must say that Jedi knight II Jedi Outcast ist the best Starwars game ever created,    … Expand
  17. Seafox89
    May 28, 2016
    8
    Excellent followup to Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight. A good continuation of the Kyle Katarn story with some graphical improvements, added features to lightsaber battling, and an intriguing storyline (love the cameos).
  18. Anarion13
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    One of the best Star Wars games ever made. In my opinion, it has the most authentic SW atmosphere among any other games (even KOTOR, which I truly love). Not to mention great, diverse levels, fantastic lightsaber and force power mechanics. I miss the times when developers have been making their games with such dedication. Hail to the LucasArts!
  19. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Combines fun, action packed gameplay with an interesting story. Great mechanics for lightsaber combat.
  20. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    I will keep this short and sweet if you like any of the classic Star Wars game by Lucas Arts like Dark Forces this game is for you. Fun combat and great voice acting this is perfect for any STAR WARS fan before... well... EA

    before the dark times.... Before the Empire...
  21. AlenM
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    Played this game again after a long time and I have to say it has aged well and I still had a lot of fun playing it.
  22. Tata
    Mar 19, 2011
    10
    An FPS with the story and voice acting of an RPG. If you played and liked Dark Forces 2, you'll love this game. If you played Jedi Academy.. meh, not so sure you will like it. In my opinion, It's a game that achieves in every way excepted. The fights never get old. The thrills some cutscene can bring matches with Dark Forces 2 and the films. Level design and puzzles are milestones.
  23. [Anonymous]
    Jun 6, 2002
    10
    40? TechTV, you should be ashamed...
  24. ChrisP.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This game was GREAT! TechTV, you guys must got somethikng wrong with your rating guys.
  25. ApologyAccepted,AdmiralMulroneycakes
    Dec 30, 2002
    9
    It's not actively bad. In fact, it's actively good. But...there's a lot of aimless jumping around, a load of really rather dull puzzles, and a smattering of horrifyingly badly designed levels along the way. But it's good. But it's frustrating. So be careful. But play it. But be careful.
  26. MattM.
    Jul 8, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome and challenging. Period.
  27. Swisner
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эх Expand
  28. UberGoat
    May 21, 2012
    10
    The best Star Wars game, period. Also, if you play on the older version 1.02 rather than the newest version 1.04 that removed a lot of features, this game requires a tremendous amount of skill. One of the all-time top skill-based games that I have played.
  29. pandalard
    Nov 10, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time. The Multiplayer mode was intense. I remember wasting many hours a day dueling sith-spit on Bespin Streets. The Single Player levels has a striking resemblance to Dark Forces 2 in terms of design, length and difficulty.

    Simply one of the best games released to PC.
  30. spzHades
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    This was the second game i played from then star wars franchise. I remember how much i loved this game. Trully a masterpiece
  31. DanielKrejg
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    Kyle Katarn as a protagonist is really interesting character. We can see how his personality change and follow with him until he can face main antagonist Desann. I return to this game at least once a year :)

    There are few missions in various parts of galaxy. We will met different well known characters from Star Wars universe on our way. Besides of lightsaber, which will be our "best    Kyle Katarn as a protagonist is really interesting character. We can see how his personality change and follow with him until he can face main antagonist Desann. I return to this game at least once a year :)

    There are few missions in various parts of galaxy. We will met different well known characters from Star Wars universe on our way. Besides of lightsaber, which will be our "best friend" to slay stormtroopers, there are also plenty of weapons to use. But to be honest, lightsaber is the main weapon, you will keep for 90% time of the game :P Last but not least are forces. Kyle during his adventure upgrade his force abilities and become stronger, faster and more deadly to the enemies.

    The weak spot of the game is the fact, that Kyle maximase his powers on the last levels.. So when you are really over powered the game just end. It's a pity that there aren't more levels where can play with whole set of forces..    … Expand
  32. Kaiser_Tvpath
    May 3, 2013
    10
    If you love Star Wars based multiplayer, then you will find the most complex Saber fight system with force powers ever in Jedi Knight 2 version 1.02. It's really important to have 1.02 because they cut the whole gameplay mechanics down in the patches. JK2 steam is patched to 1.04. So you have to downgrade it if you want to have full use of weapons such as blasters, lightsabers and ofIf you love Star Wars based multiplayer, then you will find the most complex Saber fight system with force powers ever in Jedi Knight 2 version 1.02. It's really important to have 1.02 because they cut the whole gameplay mechanics down in the patches. JK2 steam is patched to 1.04. So you have to downgrade it if you want to have full use of weapons such as blasters, lightsabers and of course force powers!
    v1.02 Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eehKizfl0UM
    v1.04 Gameplay: http://youtu.be/PxcIa0UbB6Q

    Downgrade the game: http://www.file-upload.net/download-7546837/JK2VersionSwitcher.rar.html
    How to: unpackage it in the gamedata folder of JK2, start the JK2vs.exe to change the version to 1.02.
    If you got any questions, feel free to visit: http://jk2ffa.freeforums.org

    List why 1.03/1.04 patches ruined the game:
    Too high kicks, 2 times pressing of space for kicking (no combos anymore)
    When you are down you immediately jump up again and about 10 meters high. (no "kick down and dfa move" anymore)
    Highest saber damage you can do: 20 hp Kick damage: 4hp
    No doubles, triples anymore with special attacks
    Force powers are useless at all
    You can't aim with special attacks they made them stucked.
    You can kill only by saberthrow+kick spam or forward walking and red swing spam.
    Pull Kick yoyo or pull kick at all won't work anymore.
    Grip is useless, you can't move the contrahent by it.
    No doom throws with grip from long distances anymore.
    Movement is from SP feels like in a pudding sauce.
    No straight strafe jumping anymore no flying with adbs through several opponents
    On many servers swearing is censored and you can't kill people who pressed esc or are typing.
    If someone is shilding all the time, you won't be able to kill him maximal dmg attack: 20hp.
    No uppercut flying anymore
    No yellow/blue fast-paced swings with overlapped hits (you know when he cancels one swing to do the other the same time which leads to multi hits)
    Invisible absorb until someone uses pull/push/drain/lightning/grip
    No saberfreeze as a tactic, no saberbug-attack in grip as a counter attack.    … Expand
  33. Clavicus
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    My favorite Star Wars title to this day. The combat is fast, complex, challenging, and fun. The light saber mechanics can be a little wonky at first, but it just takes a little getting used to. The level design is intricate and expansive, but sometimes can make you feel lost as the path forward is not always obvious. This game does not hold your hand and can be very difficult, especiallyMy favorite Star Wars title to this day. The combat is fast, complex, challenging, and fun. The light saber mechanics can be a little wonky at first, but it just takes a little getting used to. The level design is intricate and expansive, but sometimes can make you feel lost as the path forward is not always obvious. This game does not hold your hand and can be very difficult, especially if you choose to simply rush into everything. It's best to save often, as the level designers love to leave sneaky tricks such as trip bombs, rooms full of snipers or grenadiers, and first timer traps. What, did you think being a Jedi mercenary was going to be easy? Boss fights can be a real bear, as the the main villain and his number two will fling your bantha-herding butt around like a rag doll if you let them. I highly recommend using the dismemberment cheat (it's not really a cheat so much as a hidden setting, as it affects you as well). This will make the saber combat much more fulfilling when you win a fight, as well as sobering when you lose one (there's been many a time that some sith sent my head bouncing down a flight of stairs because I grew overconfident). I also recommend keeping a dedicated save file for the level with the huge hangar, as with the appropriate cheats you can spawn hordes of enemy sith for a massive saber battle (Be aware that spawning too many can cause the game to crash, but that's usually more than 50). Want to see Luke fight Desann? Spawn some with cheats and pop some popcorn! Be prepared to sweep up Luke's chopped up bits, though, because he's a bit of a weenie. Anyway, this game will leave you with great memories if you can forgive its little flaws and aging graphics. Despite its problems, I give this game a 10/10 because I still feel compelled to play it, even though its been 13 years since its release. You will probably never find a game that will make you feel more like a real Jedi than Jedi Outcast.… Expand
  34. JoroA
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    A star wars game anyone can enjoy. A story about revenge and redemption, with a fun gameplay. The level designs are diverse and fun and has one of the best difficulty systems.
  35. Hannibaal
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Ya no se hacen estos juegos, hoy casi todos los juegos son lineales o te guian por donde tienes que ir, Jedi Outcast es todo lo contrario, aunque en su caso quizás se pasaron o tal vez no lo ejecutaron del todo bien, es fácil quedarse atascado en este juego por culpa del diseño de algún nivel o puzzle. A lo dicho añado que flojea con la cámara en primera persona pero en tercera persona conYa no se hacen estos juegos, hoy casi todos los juegos son lineales o te guian por donde tienes que ir, Jedi Outcast es todo lo contrario, aunque en su caso quizás se pasaron o tal vez no lo ejecutaron del todo bien, es fácil quedarse atascado en este juego por culpa del diseño de algún nivel o puzzle. A lo dicho añado que flojea con la cámara en primera persona pero en tercera persona con el sable láser es una maravilla. No tiene un 10 por lo dicho sobre lo de quedarse atascado.… Expand
  36. tuxpingviini
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    the down-to-earth gunplay, vast level design, strong force powers and precise lightsaber combat complement the best star wars story ever made.
  37. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    You can be a Jedi, use your super powers and your light saber to restore order in the galaxy. This alone guarantees a blue thumb, and I can tell you it feels so cool to be a Jedi in this game.

    I still have a few things to point out. First, the scenario is full of cliches and not totally coherent with the story of the saga (how the hell should you get Jedi powers from a sanctuary by    You can be a Jedi, use your super powers and your light saber to restore order in the galaxy. This alone guarantees a blue thumb, and I can tell you it feels so cool to be a Jedi in this game.

    I still have a few things to point out. First, the scenario is full of cliches and not totally coherent with the story of the saga (how the hell should you get Jedi powers from a sanctuary by diving into its big beam...). Second, pretty much like for the previous episodes (Dark Forces 1 and 2), the level design can sometimes be incredibly frustrating because you simply have no clue where to go. You go around, again and again, until you finally notice this explosive barrel outside your reach in the middle of nowhere, that you need to explode to go further in the level. I faced this situation several times, and it can be quite infuriating not to find the exit after inspecting every single detail of the map multiple times in a row.

    I would also add, although it's not a bad thing per se, that a large part of the weapons could be removed. I personally spent around 95% of my time with the light saber not caring about the rest. I am a Jedi, why the hell would I bother with anything else ?

    Besides this few points, if like me you sometimes dream to master the Force, this game is for you.    … Expand
  38. clanky9
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    THis game is amazing, one of the best Star Wars games ever if you love star wars you must play this. The story is amazing and characters are also great!!!
  39. 9dH7k4Hk
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    This game is genuinely amazing. It's short enough to stay good through entire playthrough, has good dialogues, decent plot and diverse locations. Personally I've found combat system a little easy to my liking, and the amount of time you need to uncover a way to proceed through a level is typically "just right" in my opinion.
  40. AngryGeek
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    Although the story was shallow, the gameplay was very entertaining. You can feel nostalgic. It is a game you must play. I wish today's lightsabers war was like in this game.
  41. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Этот Кайл Катарн со своим левелдизайном ну омг просто омг блин в некоторых местах по три часа сидел как фуфел
  42. armadonpower
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Jedi Outcast's lightsaber combat, force powers, and story immerse you in a galaxy far, far away. A classic Star Wars game loved by fans.

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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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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