Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

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  • Summary: In the tradition of Jedi Knight, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in thrilling first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, KyleIn the tradition of Jedi Knight, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in thrilling first-person action. Several years have passed since Kyle avenged his father's death and saved the Valley of the Jedi from Jerec and his band of Dark Jedi. When a new and menacing threat to the galaxy emerges, Kyle knows he must reclaim his past in order to save his future. You assume the role of Kyle and employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers, and your lightsaber in both solo and multiplayer modes.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 24, 2019
    78
    Although the years and seams are noticed in the technical (models, textures ...), it is still a large and lengthy shooter, relatively difficult, with puzzles and more or less open development and with some memorable lightsaber duels.
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    75
    This game may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 27]
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  3. FNintendo
    Nov 18, 2019
    70
    Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast has the right to a Nintendo Switch version many years after its original release, but age does not affect this Star Wars classic in any negative way. While the initial part of the game is rather cumbersome, after thirty-something minutes the player will get a significant push into the spirit of the saga and the game's plot, light saber duels and soundtrack will make a splendorous job at fully inserting the fans into this work.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 24, 2019
    60
    For those who are looking to recapture their memories of playing the original game just as it was, the Switch version is a fine means of relishing in that. As a video game releasing in 2019, however, new players should be cautious and, at the very least, aware of what they are getting into. Players who are familiar with the mechanics could complete the campaign in about 12 hours, while several to many more hours will be added for those who are new. If players want to discover what Star Wars games used to be like before the arrival of November’s Jedi: Fallen Order, this is a reasonable point of comparison. After all, 2002 seems like a long time ago when it comes to cinematic action-adventure game design. Sunshine, Metroid Prime, and Wind Waker all hold up as game experiences from this era. Jedi Outcast is far, far away from doing so.
  5. Worth Playing
    Dec 17, 2019
    60
    At its core, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast remains a good title. Get past the shooting, and you're rewarded with a ton of Force powers and lightsaber combat that remains at the top of its field to this day. However, the port job isn't up to snuff, as it lacks some slight auto-aim and lock-on to make the experience more user-friendly for console players, so the opening levels are a real chore to get through even if you can handle the outdated textures and adherence to the old way of doing puzzles. Not only is it recommended to go with the PC release for this title, but it also gives one pause about how the eventual port job of Jedi Academy will turn out.
  6. Switch Player
    Oct 7, 2019
    60
    Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast has the makings of a great Star Wars game inside it, but an incredibly frustrating front-end makes getting to the enjoyable meat a chore and will likely turn off most modern players.
  7. Cubed3
    Jan 30, 2020
    50
    A flawed port that struggles to overcome mediocrity in its implementation, and that suffers from a lack of multiplayer, leads to a less than stellar experience. Star Wars Jedi Outcast is purely saved by its solid level design, and fan service. There are probably better options if you want a good TV experience, but nothing can beat this port's portable experience, which is in all honestly its saving grace. Recommended for fans looking to take it on holiday, and a near miss for fans looking for a Star Wars title worthy of being played in the big screen.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 7 out of 18
  1. Zakth
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing classic from the past with fun lightsaber action, we now need force unleashed on the switch!
  2. lex_m
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    This was one my first game on PC. In my childhood, I could not walkthrough it. It was very hard and there was too much puzzles I couldn'tThis was one my first game on PC. In my childhood, I could not walkthrough it. It was very hard and there was too much puzzles I couldn't solve.
    When I saw Switch version of the game, I couldn't stand to buy it - price was very low, and screenshots look so nostalgic.... And you know what? I walkthrough it on one breath.
    It's amazing port of amazing PC game of the past. It's run well on the Switch hardware, there's motion control feature... There's many top secrets. But it's a old-school styled game, so there's a very hard difficulty.
    Only one thing is disappointing - you can save the game only in five slots... There was no such restriction in PC version, but still, this is a great port of great game. I recommend it if you wanna play old-school shooter.    … Expand
  4. LordAdolfo
    Dec 10, 2019
    8
    Muito bom para um jogo dos(First person shooter)antigo , é uma pena que demora pra pegar o Sabre de luz
  5. John_Salchichon
    Jan 28, 2021
    5
    Jedi Outcast 2 is a strange game. Gameplay is fine enough and the story is quite great. Kyle Katarn is a fun character with decent one linersJedi Outcast 2 is a strange game. Gameplay is fine enough and the story is quite great. Kyle Katarn is a fun character with decent one liners here and there. The biggest problem with this game as a whole is it's HORRENDOUS level design. They are detailed and recreate several planets and even starships really amazing but sadly enough the way to progress through the levels are quite cryptic and make no sense. They were so many moments where I was just lost and didn't know where to go. On a mission you just has to go a random corner of the map look down and see a random platform. On one level your on a huge room with several doors that take you on several different places but turns out the main way to progress the story is by literally looking up and breaking a random vent that leads you to an elevator system. The game is filled to the brim with the classic "where the hell should I go syndrome". Nothing is ever clear and the Nar Shaada streets level is by far one of the worst levels I have played in any game ever. Snipers at every corner, filled to the brim with tight platforming, barely any checkpoints and beginner traps galore. I really don't recommend it unless your a die hard star Wars (and even still my friend quit playing this game cause he said the levels were just to bad for him to tolerate and never completed the game) Very mediocre honestly. Jedi Academy is better on almost every single front except it's story.… Expand
  6. randomdudee
    Jan 6, 2023
    3
    decent game, the only good thing about it is the story and lightsaber combat, other than that the whole game is either bad or mediocre. Firstdecent game, the only good thing about it is the story and lightsaber combat, other than that the whole game is either bad or mediocre. First of the gun play is so bad, is so hard to aim. Next is the level design which is the main reason why I dislike this game. I was stuck on the first level for a while because, of the level design, there are doors everywhere that lead you to a dead end, you have to look at a guide just to be able to progress through this game. Also there is no checkpoint.… Expand
  7. TaoJinJin
    Apr 1, 2020
    1
    I google this game at first, people seem to give it a pretty good rate, but it turns out to be one of the most disappointing games I everI google this game at first, people seem to give it a pretty good rate, but it turns out to be one of the most disappointing games I ever played on switch. The control is horrible, no way for you amid and shoot any enemy twice, it just makes me feel that the developers have never tried their work on switch.… Expand
  8. guitarfred
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    actually a good game, but the port is just broken. load save and delete is a horror that was never leased, and the controller assignment is aactually a good game, but the port is just broken. load save and delete is a horror that was never leased, and the controller assignment is a joke. to cry.… Expand

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