Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 29, 2022
    70
    It's a strange one. There couldn't be a title that's more due of a remake yet also still a really good time as Knights of the old Republic. Although it came out around the same time as when the prequels were in cinemas, it has more in kin with the classic trilogy insomuch as what was once cutting edge is now low-fi and that very aspect comprises a large part of the charm. Not without issues, but to focus on those issues in the harsh light of day would feel too much like pestering an old person for losing their teeth - an influential old person, with lots of great stories. So, while a remake is most welcome one does wonder if it'll lose something in the translation about what makes this version work. It's the OG that captures the scale of the Star Wars Universe unlike any other Star Wars game. It absolutely deserves play in 2022.
  2. Starbit
    Nov 29, 2021
    70
    One of the most popular games in the Star Wars series lands on the Nintendo Switch and if this conversion of Knights of the Old Republic doesn't bring anything new from a technical and gameplay point of view, the work was masterfully done and it delivers the original game to everyone who wanted to play it on the Nintendo Switch. Those who are less versed in the Star Wars universe and unfamiliar with the original work won't feel the same appeal, as this effort is mostly targeted at long-running fans.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 18, 2021
    70
    Time has not been kind to some elements, but KOTOR’s story and characters are still the most interesting there’s ever been in a Star Wars video game.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Nov 12, 2021
    70
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic may have lost some of its luster as the years have gone on, but the foundations of a well-written and enjoyable RPG haven’t aged a day. If you can get past things like awkward controls, middling presentation, and a complete lack of handholding, the 30-ish hour campaign offers up an engaging romp through the beloved Star Wars universe. We’d give KOTOR on Switch a strong recommendation to any fans of Star Wars or RPGs in general, just with the caveat that you’ll get more out of it if you can stomach archaic game design elements.
  6. CGMagazine
    Nov 11, 2021
    70
    Bioware’s first RPG foray into gaming stole the hearts of myself, and I’m sure others has not aged well, and has a lot of difficulties to overcome.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best Switch Game of 2021
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#75 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 6 out of 26
  1. gamer-link
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    Update: 2 months later and there is still no update. Looks like the game will have no support. I do not understand how those bizzare textUpdate: 2 months later and there is still no update. Looks like the game will have no support. I do not understand how those bizzare text boxes passed through their testing. The worst thing is that almost all reviews mentioned those huge text boxes but they have not fixed it. Do not buy this game until they fix it! It is unplayable.

    Looks much better than the mobile version but I would appreciate some changes related to the subtitles and the huge status pop up. Subtitles have no margin and the text is placed right next to the border. Battle status is placed in the huge pop up that takes 1/3 of the screen. Why is it that huge? I have also met several graphical issues. If they fix the text positioning and the pop up size it is gonna be a solid 9.    … Full Review »
  2. Noncanon
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    If we're just reviewing KotOR as a game and leaving the porting out of it, it's an easy 100/10. It's one of those games that has a specialIf we're just reviewing KotOR as a game and leaving the porting out of it, it's an easy 100/10. It's one of those games that has a special place in a lot of people's hearts, and even after all these years, its story and gameplay mostly hold up. The characters are incredibly memorable, the locations will make any Star Wars fan smile, and the plot twists are still awesome.

    The port itself isn't the worst thing in the world. I mean, you're playing KotOR on a handheld, that's amazing. But I have a few little niggles. Why do I have to push so many buttons to save, which you should be doing regularly? Even more buttons to check the map, which can be frequent if you don't already have the game memorized. And as so many people have pointed out, THAT COMBAT STATUS BOX. How Aspyr let the game ship with that is beyond me. It's such an obvious fumble. I imagine every single player, before they get off the first tutorial ship, will notice it, head to Google, and be disappointed when they find that there's no option to adjust it. I have to dock a point just for that one thing. I'd have loved some little QoL things like quick-saving and one button map access, but that status box is almost unforgivable. So, 10/10 for KotOR, 6/10 for the port, and we can call it even at 8.    … Full Review »
  3. leo_0slo
    May 21, 2023
    2
    Even with a new release this game still has game breaking bugs, was inside the ebon hawk and got to the turrent part of the game, instead ofEven with a new release this game still has game breaking bugs, was inside the ebon hawk and got to the turrent part of the game, instead of dying the screen goes black so i have to quit the game and start 2 hours of progress all over again. atleast fix the bugs in this game before realising it.… Full Review »
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