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

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    As clumsy as some elements feel, it's still difficult to vilify KOTOR II. Its strength is in its ability to make you care about your character's fate, and as an RPG package it's as comprehensive as they come. [Feb 2005, p.70]
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  2. Gamestyle
    70
    The lack of an Xbox Live option is especially disappointing, as there will be no opportunity to correct outstanding bugs nor offer fans an additional planet or mission(s) to download.
  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    It is still a great game, with a well-developed and interesting plot, a great balance of action, exploration and character development and a great representation of the Star Wars universe, but I feel it's incessant similarities to the first game don't do it any favours and technically it could be a lot tighter.
  5. AltGaming
    70
    The ending has also caught the same sickness that plagued both "Halo 2" and "Half-Life 2," but the result is even more virulent; it made me scream angrily at the TV. When a 23 hour RPG has a less substantial ending cutscene than Katamari Damacy, I begin to despair.
  6. GameCritics
    65
    Carrying on the same kind of rough, unpolished quality into a sequel without any innovation is completely unacceptable to me, Star Wars or otherwise.
  7. The New York Times
    60
    Though I loved the original, I was less enthralled by the sequel. It felt too much like a typical role-playing dungeon crawl, in which you go from room to room fighting endless battles.

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best Xbox Game of 2004
6
#6 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
43
#43 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 214
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 214
  3. Negative: 11 out of 214
  1. FrankieB.
    Jan 24, 2005
    10
    What the hell... did I just get laid?
  2. Randomchowder
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    Yes, the graphics have some issues( at some times, at others they're quite pretty). But one who judges games on visual performance alone Yes, the graphics have some issues( at some times, at others they're quite pretty). But one who judges games on visual performance alone is quite naive. To respond to D.S's comment of " Combat sucks.", If you think that the combat sucks, you don't get it!… Full Review »
  3. CursedKnight187
    Jul 31, 2012
    9
    An amazingly fun game with some of the best characters in the entire Star Wars franchise. However, everything feels a little too familiar, andAn amazingly fun game with some of the best characters in the entire Star Wars franchise. However, everything feels a little too familiar, and the story just doesn't feel as satisfying as the original. The game also feels rushed and uncompleted, as there were many opportunities to extend the plot which were not fulfilled. Nevertheless, the game is an entertaining sequel and a must play for any fans of Star Wars, Bioware, or generally RPGs.… Full Review »
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