Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 960 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 112 out of 960
  3. Negative: 48 out of 960
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  1. GeorgeJ.
    Mar 21, 2005
    2
    All of the positive reviews for this game must not have come from playing past the first half of it, or else they would have run smack into the horrible, unfinished half. Actually, that's not quite right, the second half of the game was never made. Perhaps more precisely, I'm referring to the last third of the first half, in which they shoehorned the second half of the story and All of the positive reviews for this game must not have come from playing past the first half of it, or else they would have run smack into the horrible, unfinished half. Actually, that's not quite right, the second half of the game was never made. Perhaps more precisely, I'm referring to the last third of the first half, in which they shoehorned the second half of the story and shoved it out the door for Christmas. The opening of the game is great. The midpoint of the game is interesting. And then, just as soon as things seem to start coming together, omigod fightthissithlord fightthatsithlord fightthethirdsithlord whatjusthappened whoknows gameover rollcredits. Plot threads vanish, characters vanish, other characters talk to each other about events that never happened, you blow through three Sith lords in less time than it took to get through the star forge in KOTOR 1, and the game ends. You don't see what happens to your character, the secondary characters, or the galaxy at large; the camera just pans up into space and credits start. This game is not finished and likely never will be, save your money unless they actually patch in all the missing content!… Expand
  2. FranciscoT.
    Apr 29, 2005
    1
    One of the biggest disappointments of the year. Loved KTOR and couldn
  3. DavidW
    Sep 1, 2008
    1
    This game is like a chocolate with a center composed of crude oil. It looks great from the outside but once you bite down you realize how disgusting it actually is - not to mention how sick it will make you feel after you swallow it. Seriously, it seems great with all of these plot threads and detail at first, but in the end neither the plot nor the subplots are resolved. I was surprised This game is like a chocolate with a center composed of crude oil. It looks great from the outside but once you bite down you realize how disgusting it actually is - not to mention how sick it will make you feel after you swallow it. Seriously, it seems great with all of these plot threads and detail at first, but in the end neither the plot nor the subplots are resolved. I was surprised when the ending credits rolled because I was certainly expecting something to pull together at least some of the missing pieces - but sadly there was a BRIEF cutscene that didn't make any real sense and then BLAM - THE END. Then I realized how badly the gameplay had deteriorated during the second half of the game was not going to overcome by a solid ending - and realized that I had been had by this sad sham of a game. I certainly will not buy future LucasArts products as a result.… Expand
  4. WilliamA.
    Mar 7, 2005
    1
    BEWARE! this game is extremely buggy and incomplete. i realise urls are probably not allowed in this section, but i hope an exeption can be made in this case because its very important http://www.theforce.net/jedicouncil/editorials/030405.asp
  5. solaris132
    Aug 23, 2013
    2
    Sigh, what, just what the happened between the development of KoTOR 1 and KoTOR 2? The first one was one of the best games I've ever played. The second, however, is so boring and uninteresting it's repulsive. The game doesn't tell you anything, who you are, where you are, or how to even play.
  6. KrisK
    Apr 6, 2009
    4
    The game crashes quite frequently. The story was chopped mostly due to the production being pushed out the door too fast. Definitely not as good as the first one.
  7. [Anonymous]
    Oct 16, 2007
    3
    This game had such promise but it ultimately fails to deliver. By continuing the story from the first KOTR, this game has a strong backbone. The game play and options can make you feel lonely at times but the RPG elements of leveling up your Jedi or Sith make up for it. This game falls apart with a patchwork narrative and unsympathetic characters lead to a confusing and emotionless This game had such promise but it ultimately fails to deliver. By continuing the story from the first KOTR, this game has a strong backbone. The game play and options can make you feel lonely at times but the RPG elements of leveling up your Jedi or Sith make up for it. This game falls apart with a patchwork narrative and unsympathetic characters lead to a confusing and emotionless ending. Story elements from the best characters were removed, some plot lines and quests end without resolution, and the main supporting actors give no explanation for their actions.… Expand
  8. Mary
    Feb 21, 2005
    4
    If they ever do a KotOR3, please o please have the main character remember his name, past events since his last birthday and how to put a pair of pants on. Looks like a custom mod of KOTOR I.
  9. KatyB.
    Mar 7, 2005
    2
    I dont think the reviewers played this game all the way through. coz this game has no end! it just finishes half way through without explaining what happens to the characters. ive read on forums that the company just ran out of time and quickly finished off what they had to release it.
  10. WSK
    Feb 10, 2006
    1
    Just 1 point for putting up all the marketing effort to 'market' this 'product'. Did I mention it's a game?! (Shame on Black Isle ... what a big let down.) (Btw, it is so conveniently ported till they cannot revamp controls for pc?! How many of the QA/Testers really tried this shit out?) With that lousy graphics, and yet lagging ... a 'great trait' comesJust 1 point for putting up all the marketing effort to 'market' this 'product'. Did I mention it's a game?! (Shame on Black Isle ... what a big let down.) (Btw, it is so conveniently ported till they cannot revamp controls for pc?! How many of the QA/Testers really tried this shit out?) With that lousy graphics, and yet lagging ... a 'great trait' comes from part 1. Either way ... if it is RPG ... goes for something else ... light saber just don't fit with lazy coders.… Expand
  11. V.Z.
    Sep 30, 2006
    4
    Late to the party, I know. Even though I bought this the week it came out, it took me long to finish the game. First, the bugs were annoying. Then, they made you wait forever for the promised music patch that is not worth downloading. Anyway, I had heard that the ending was rushed, and boy, it is. No matter how awesome the beginning is, the shitty unfinished ending destroys the whole Late to the party, I know. Even though I bought this the week it came out, it took me long to finish the game. First, the bugs were annoying. Then, they made you wait forever for the promised music patch that is not worth downloading. Anyway, I had heard that the ending was rushed, and boy, it is. No matter how awesome the beginning is, the shitty unfinished ending destroys the whole plot. Story elements disappear, others get finished so fast there is no way to enjoy them. Also, while the dialogue is well written, sometimes the characters get simply boring. And there are so many party members, at times it felt like work finding out what's the matter with all of them. The gameplay is ok, but not very well balanced. On medium, most fights are just too damn easy. 95% of the game I didn't care for the "battle stances", and found no use for most of the items. The better Jedi armors also look stupid. Kotor 1 was excellent. This one is not worth playing.… Expand
  12. PaulT.
    Feb 23, 2005
    2
    I loved the first one. This game seamed okay at first, the game play was great. Loved the first one so I did not complain there since it was the same. I do however have to bitch about not getting light sabers until a third of the freaking game through. What about the Jedi robes? The crap you had to choose from was so bad you just couldn
  13. DavidR.
    Mar 16, 2005
    4
    I haven't finished this game yet, not that I haven't tried. Every time I sit down and invest a few hours into it, I inevitably get a crash. This pisses me off so much that I leave the game for a week to cool off. LucasArts should be ashamed of themselves, so much potential wasted because off the quest for a quick buck. The money would have come in time anyway, why release this crap?
  14. EvanM.
    Mar 17, 2005
    2
    It's really hard to rate a game that couldn't even be completed. I was playing along having a pretty good time and decided to save a quit. When I loaded it up again the next day all of the written text and diolog in the whole game was a bunch of gibberish. It was all half sentences with randome words thrown in, like the dialog engine scrambled everything. It would be a fun game It's really hard to rate a game that couldn't even be completed. I was playing along having a pretty good time and decided to save a quit. When I loaded it up again the next day all of the written text and diolog in the whole game was a bunch of gibberish. It was all half sentences with randome words thrown in, like the dialog engine scrambled everything. It would be a fun game if I could ever read anything. I mean come on, there are way too many bugs in the game. I loved the first one but the second one is practically unplayable.… Expand
  15. SteveC.
    Jun 29, 2006
    2
    I really loved the first game, but technical issues prevent me from playing the second game. It is crashing constantly. From the many reviews here and on Gamespot, others are finding it unplayable as well. It should be illegal to sell game this unplayable.
  16. JT
    Nov 17, 2005
    3
    The game would deserve 8.5 rating but the constent crashing of the game only rates 3.5.
  17. KOTOR_GUY
    Feb 19, 2005
    3
    Is this a joke? The bugs are so bad, it makes it unplayable at times. Who ever tested this game should be fired and the game released in a few months time AFTER it works properly. LucasArts wants to cash in one this or something, get working another Star Wars game as soon as possible. The patch doesn't fix anything important either, just adds some text into the game. Not recommended, Is this a joke? The bugs are so bad, it makes it unplayable at times. Who ever tested this game should be fired and the game released in a few months time AFTER it works properly. LucasArts wants to cash in one this or something, get working another Star Wars game as soon as possible. The patch doesn't fix anything important either, just adds some text into the game. Not recommended, don't give them your cash or they won't learn from their mistakes. Get a budget release of this in a few months when there are more patches for this too.… Expand
  18. Dobermann
    Feb 21, 2005
    4
    Liked the first one better. This one is obviously rushed. You can see it in the plot holes, lack of side quests and in bugs. This is sad because it had that movie feeling in it but which slowly degenerated. Combat interface is as horrible as in first one but they are so easy you don't even have to watch the screen let alone change tactics. Addictive, but wouldn't play it through again.
  19. yoddl2
    Apr 22, 2013
    3
    Kotor Knights Of The Old Republic is my second favorite game and RPG of all time and this disgraces the franchise i loved KOTOR it was the first game that got me into gaming and i've never stopped loving gaming sense. Then KOTOR 2 sith lords comes out and i'm ready to experience KOTOR all over again instead i get left with this. It is nothing compared to The original KOTOR and is overallKotor Knights Of The Old Republic is my second favorite game and RPG of all time and this disgraces the franchise i loved KOTOR it was the first game that got me into gaming and i've never stopped loving gaming sense. Then KOTOR 2 sith lords comes out and i'm ready to experience KOTOR all over again instead i get left with this. It is nothing compared to The original KOTOR and is overall a bad game it has crash problems and was shoehorned out by development to make a deadline. The only thing that makes this game possibly worth picking it up is the wonderful modding community trying to fix all of this games problems and a couple memorable characters. But even with that the game still suffers many bugs and just overall bad design.… Expand
  20. Wizzsama
    Aug 12, 2013
    3
    The game is too bugged. First time I drop it in the "always crushing" cantina. Second time, when I got it on steam, it is not working on Win 7 x64.
    And story so far was not so great.
  21. FogCityRoller
    Jan 13, 2020
    4
    Anyone who rates this game a 10 is a brain-dead fanboy pure and simple. This game is a joke compared to KOTOR 1. It had two years of hardware and tech improvements to utilize and they somehow released a game that looks exactly the same as the original and made no improvements to it whatsoever aside from the crafting system.

    Uninspired sound design, absolutely buggy beyond belief,    Anyone who rates this game a 10 is a brain-dead fanboy pure and simple. This game is a joke compared to KOTOR 1. It had two years of hardware and tech improvements to utilize and they somehow released a game that looks exactly the same as the original and made no improvements to it whatsoever aside from the crafting system.

    Uninspired sound design, absolutely buggy beyond belief, nonsensical story with plot holes all over the place, absurdly rushed ending. If this game were released today it would be slaughtered by users and critics alike for being a reskin of the original with all the interesting elements suddenly gone. Crashes during cutscenes, horribly coded pathing, no improvements to combat whatsoever.

    You want to know how buggy this game is? There's a massive overhaul mod that fixes a large percentage of the original bugs and there are STILL bugs that they can't even fix. The QA department must have been nonexistent when they made this game and I worked in QA for a large developer during the years this game was in development. Completely inexcusable this was released in this state.

    This game is lauded for no reason other than a lot of people loved KOTOR and didn't mind playing the exact same thing all over again, even if it's objectively worse in so many areas. Nihilus, Sion and Traya are cool potential characters that were done a complete disservice by how rushed and sloppy this title is.    … Expand
  22. Ragegoberts
    Apr 3, 2022
    0
    the combat system is utter trash. have fun missing 90% of your attacks cause your guy is too stupid to hit anything. avoid this trash

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#19 Best PC Game of 2005
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. GameSpy
    80
    As good as the storyline and basic gameplay are, there are more than a few issues that keep this game from reaching the bar set by the first KotOR. The first: bugs. There a lot of them; most are just annoying, but a few are deadly.
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  2. GameSpot
    85
    It's remarkable that the game's quest is every bit as big and complex as the original's. On the other hand, some unsightly technical issues and a general feeling of déjà vu will probably prevent you from feeling as strongly about The Sith Lords as you did or still do about the first game.
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  3. IGN
    87
    More importantly, all these mechanics -- the moral slider, the influence system, combat, etc. -- are surrounded by a first rate story that's almost as mythic and fantastic as the films themselves.
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