Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

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  1. Josh_47ra
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Arguably my favorite game of all time (I'll admit, the Star Wars part does help). Don't mistake this as fanboy of Star Wars, but it did help the game having an established background. That being said it is very independent from the plots of the movies, and has an awesome plot with a great twist. Compelling narritive, great alien races, HK-47, Great crew, Good combat, Awesome Jedi powers,Arguably my favorite game of all time (I'll admit, the Star Wars part does help). Don't mistake this as fanboy of Star Wars, but it did help the game having an established background. That being said it is very independent from the plots of the movies, and has an awesome plot with a great twist. Compelling narritive, great alien races, HK-47, Great crew, Good combat, Awesome Jedi powers, and a good moral choice system (as in if you're dark side, dark side force powers, which are more powerful, cost less, but people don't like you). I could go on gushing, but I am bored, just if you have never played this game, do so! It's awesome.… Expand
  2. LilD
    Jul 24, 2012
    10
    Tied as my favorite game of the previous generation of consoles, this game was awesome on so many levels. The characters were incredible, the story was awesome, and graphics and environments that made you feel like you were in the Star Wars universe. I was not a huge Star Wars fan until I played this game. I have beaten it probably half a dozen times.
  3. BigD
    Jun 1, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is, by far, the BEST Star Wars game ever made. With a very good story with constant plot twists, the unique option of choosing which path you want to walk, a variety of rich and complex character, going from a simple Republic soldier to an exiled Wookie to even an assassin droid. The combat system is something from a D&D game, with constant d20 rolls, saving rolls, modifiers, and you don't have to worry about all the fancy calculations, as the game does it for you. With endless possibilities on equipment choices, Force Powers, Feats, and stats, this ensures each PC (player character) is unique depending on a player's choices. This game worked for a perfect score, and it got it.… Expand
  4. Ruderz
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    To date one of the best RPG's I have ever played, the mechanic of choosing to go down a light side and dark side with consequences on your chosen path to the story was amazing to me, especially with the change in how your character looks. The game has brilliantly fleshed out characters, each of them interesting. The combat system is probably one of it's most positive aspects, combat feltTo date one of the best RPG's I have ever played, the mechanic of choosing to go down a light side and dark side with consequences on your chosen path to the story was amazing to me, especially with the change in how your character looks. The game has brilliantly fleshed out characters, each of them interesting. The combat system is probably one of it's most positive aspects, combat felt challenging if played on the right difficulty yet not frustrating. One of the best story twists that I have ever witnessed in a video-game. A must-play if you are a Star Wars fan.… Expand
  5. Bradyboy12
    Aug 12, 2013
    10
    a true masterpiece, an excellent and immersive rpg that best star wars game ever made and one of the best rpgs ever, the story is as god as if not better then the movies, full o side quests, unique environments, plot twists, well developed characters and replay value that is very high. Great Game!
  6. DoomsDai
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    My favorite game of all time, played it almost every year since 2006 and it still hasn't gotten old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Bjolley35
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    One of My all time favorites, played through multiple times, can still play through and have a blast 12 years later, instant classic few games like it
  8. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Sans aucun doute le meilleur jeu basé sur la fameuse licence Star Wars et peut-être bien le meilleur jeu de rôle réalisé par Bioware à côté des Mass Effect ! il brille par son scénario très travaillé, ses personnages forts, ses dialogues toujours intéressants, son système de combat presque aussi agréable qu'un vrai tour par tour.

    A dire vrai, ses graphismes sont tout juste honnêtes et    Sans aucun doute le meilleur jeu basé sur la fameuse licence Star Wars et peut-être bien le meilleur jeu de rôle réalisé par Bioware à côté des Mass Effect ! il brille par son scénario très travaillé, ses personnages forts, ses dialogues toujours intéressants, son système de combat presque aussi agréable qu'un vrai tour par tour.

    A dire vrai, ses graphismes sont tout juste honnêtes et sujets néanmoins à pas mal de ralentissements mais la direction artistique superbe sauve la mise. La musique est superbe, la VF impeccable et la durée de vie n'est pas négligeable ! Je l'ai fini deux fois à l'époque sur Xbox. C'est d'ailleurs le jeu (avec Splinter Cell) qui m'a fait acheter une Xbox (ce fut une exclusivité pendant de longs mois). Excellent souvenir.    … Expand
  9. dcutler
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    This game is the best star wars game and one of the greatest games of its time. It's got a combat system that you will never find in today's video games. The game included great characters, an Amazing story and a plot twist that will be remembered forever!
  10. Tegakari
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Even 15 years later, I can't say I've played a better RPG than Kotor. It's contemporary Morrowind comes incredibly close, and many other RPGs are definitely engaging, but Kotor just did it all the best.

    The gameplay, the score, the writing, the worldbuilding, the decision-making. A deep, rewarding RPG that still warrants replays to this day.
  11. joesmith123315
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    A great RPG for anyone. I have two gripes, but I guess that is because of modern RPGs. One is no (so far, as I have yet to fully complete the game) re-playable side quests, or at least on some which you can fail. 2nd is the graphics could have better, like Halo, but I'll let slide. The game has a diverse set of things to do like card games, trading, and RPG action. There is also a forceA great RPG for anyone. I have two gripes, but I guess that is because of modern RPGs. One is no (so far, as I have yet to fully complete the game) re-playable side quests, or at least on some which you can fail. 2nd is the graphics could have better, like Halo, but I'll let slide. The game has a diverse set of things to do like card games, trading, and RPG action. There is also a force meter, telling you how your choices affiliate with both sides of the force. The character development is great, and the story will keep you guessing.… Expand
  12. draken3581
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there is very little that can be said about this game to really convey its true depth. One simply needs to experience it fully in order to understand what it is. And it is this; the best written game based on an existing IP. The most interesting characters following a story that starts with an interesting prelude and then builds from a slow crescendo to an incredible thunderstorm. The gameplay options are interesting and varied, but what will take the player is the depth of choice in how the story will proceed. I started as a simple character trying to survive the battles in front of me using basic melee weapons and some pistol. I eventually, after 12-15 hours of gameplay became a Jedi and started training my powers and exploring the world more comfortably, gaining companions, solving interesting quests, having a blast. I built up my character and eventually learned more about the game's antagonist and confronted him, after nearly 50 hours of gameplay, expecting that this is the last battle, the last boss of the game, credits to be rolling soon. How incredibly and delightfully mistaken I was. What the game throws at you at that moment is probably one of the most incredible reversals in all gaming history. What it does to you; is just messing up with your mind. I remember waking up the wife who would tentatively follow some of the adventure from time to time in excitement I could not contain. No amount of novel books, or movies, or any other medium can do that to you, because they can't make you invest 50 hours over so many months of involvement and then play that twist on you. Only gaming can do this. And no game has ever done it better than KOTOR. I hope a remastered version will find its way to newer hardware for many generations to come.… Expand
  13. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Astonishing.

    The greatest star wars game ever. And one of the best RPGs ever.

    Story 10/10
    Setting 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Replay-ability 10/10
    Music/Sounds 10/10
  14. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is without a doubt the best STAR WARS game of all time. Ill keep it short...

    It is a absolute masterclass in the RPG genre and a true adventure for any STAR WARS fan. if you have not played this game do yourself a favour and play it now.

    It is backwards compatible with all XBOX ONE consoles and on PC and IOS/Android.
  15. Turdnuggz
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Not only is this game one of the best Star Wars games ever made, but also one of the best video games ever made! I've obsessively played this game since it released and have beaten it dozens and dozens of times. Every year I make sure to beat it at least once now. It just does everything right. The music, story, characters, and locations are incredible. The gameplay is also really fun,Not only is this game one of the best Star Wars games ever made, but also one of the best video games ever made! I've obsessively played this game since it released and have beaten it dozens and dozens of times. Every year I make sure to beat it at least once now. It just does everything right. The music, story, characters, and locations are incredible. The gameplay is also really fun, though over time I have noticed it's flaws, but it is a 2003 game so it can be excused. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  16. breadcrumbs97
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    The best Star Wars game out there in my opinion. The story is so good. And the voice actors for this game are incredible.
  17. Dylan117
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is perfect. The exploration, combat, story, universe, and dialouge is nailed to atee. If you have an xbox, PC, 360, or ONE, you MUST play this game.
  18. Dom007
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Brilliant storytelling, characters, music and environments. Usually I don't like the type of combat this game has but it works really well here.
    There aren't even that many flaws I can think of. Definitely in my top 10 games of all time list.
  19. RevanJedi
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    I'm a big gamer and star wars fan so when I played this game back in 2003 i was blown away by the graphics and story. I see a lot of people complaining about the combat and bugs. And my answer to that is if you're some kind of retard or this is your first time playing a video game I reccomend you to play "cool cat in the house" where you can learn to press the A button without needing anyI'm a big gamer and star wars fan so when I played this game back in 2003 i was blown away by the graphics and story. I see a lot of people complaining about the combat and bugs. And my answer to that is if you're some kind of retard or this is your first time playing a video game I reccomend you to play "cool cat in the house" where you can learn to press the A button without needing any help. But for real the combat is strategic and thought based if you don't like that go play Call of Duty or some **** that doesn't require the rest of your brain. And when you boot up a game from 2003 you should really know what you're getting into. But the main part that kept me playing was the god tier story and the companions. Being a star wars fan in 2003 I adored the jedi and the sith and star wars in general so when I heard that this game was set 4000 years before that I was skeptical. But when I popped it into my Xbox and played it I saw that I was wrong. The story was so immersive and detailed. The worlds were intricate and beautiful and the companions were loyal and funny and just so goddamn likeable. If you haven't played this game go do it's $10 on xbox so bye.… Expand
  20. LordFaidal
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    If FF7 is the king of JR-PG's then KOTOR is the king of western RPGs. I cannot explain in words just how amazing this game is. The story, the characters, the customization, and build options. The game is so big and so full and it's so easy to get drawn in. If you haven't played this I highly recommend picking it up on steam. it's fairly inexpensive and is usually on sale a few times aIf FF7 is the king of JR-PG's then KOTOR is the king of western RPGs. I cannot explain in words just how amazing this game is. The story, the characters, the customization, and build options. The game is so big and so full and it's so easy to get drawn in. If you haven't played this I highly recommend picking it up on steam. it's fairly inexpensive and is usually on sale a few times a year. There are even mods to make the experience better.… Expand
  21. Funkydrummer
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    One of my favorites games. Great RPG sytem, great story and great combat. This is the best Star Wars game by far.
  22. EkkloTRR
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Easily my favorite. The music - the characters - the story; everything lines up.
  23. J.gh0st
    Aug 4, 2003
    9
    Fantastic. Pure RPG and really well done at that. You do nothing in combat (no twitching, you are picking attacks and stuff) and while you may think it is boring, it is anything but. It is a blast to pan the camera and watch them go at it. Just great. Story is top notch, voices are well done. Grafx are good. Not really anything bad to say at all.
  24. SuperRater
    Jan 5, 2010
    9
    By far the funnest Star Wars game out there. With many different choices of skills, powers, and even swaying towards the light or dark side, this game has is all. The worlds are huge, and if you can get use to some glitches and not the best graphics then you will have a blast with this game. After playing this game over and over i still feel that it is by far one of the best games out By far the funnest Star Wars game out there. With many different choices of skills, powers, and even swaying towards the light or dark side, this game has is all. The worlds are huge, and if you can get use to some glitches and not the best graphics then you will have a blast with this game. After playing this game over and over i still feel that it is by far one of the best games out there, even today. Defenitaly worth buying!… Expand
  25. jesseR
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    favorite xbox RPG ever. gameplay is slow in the beginning but gets way better. also can be a little buggy at times
  26. GMan
    Aug 15, 2003
    9
    This game integrates all the expansiveness of the online text based MUDDs of a decade ago into an incredible graphical interface. Gameplay is smooth and offers a good deal of player intuition/decision making.......this could really, really expand in the online environment!
  27. CodyD.
    Apr 10, 2004
    9
    The part were you are in combat bites you can't do sh.t unless you play 24 7 and know what points to put in strength dexterity etc. other than that the game is really cool p.s. if you get the galaxy droid go to all the planets you can't go to anymore (like taris) or go to places you won't be able to (like the starforge) because if you don't and go some were like Mannan The part were you are in combat bites you can't do sh.t unless you play 24 7 and know what points to put in strength dexterity etc. other than that the game is really cool p.s. if you get the galaxy droid go to all the planets you can't go to anymore (like taris) or go to places you won't be able to (like the starforge) because if you don't and go some were like Mannan and go back in the Ebon Hawk the galaxy droid will be gone. hope you like that hint… Expand
  28. HowardM.
    Jul 3, 2004
    9
    The polar opposite of games like Ninja Gaiden in that it's endlessly entertaining, fun and deep and practically never frustrating or unfair. I thought the combat system was great as well and perfect for overcoming the limitations of the Xbox controller as well as the inevitable camera problems that plague fighting games.
  29. RyanF.
    Apr 8, 2007
    9
    This game is simply the best RPG I've ever played. The story is perfect, the graphics are alright, they don't look very good in some cutscenes, the gameplay is great and the music is great.
  30. JakeV.
    Jul 16, 2003
    9
    I know it's probably a bit odd to see a review on here in which every word is properly spelled, and the grammar is correct. Sorry for the inconvenience. As of right now, I have played approximately 9 hours of the game, and I still have much exploring to do. The graphics are great, and the bump mapping is excellent. The voice acting is also some of the best I've heard in a video I know it's probably a bit odd to see a review on here in which every word is properly spelled, and the grammar is correct. Sorry for the inconvenience. As of right now, I have played approximately 9 hours of the game, and I still have much exploring to do. The graphics are great, and the bump mapping is excellent. The voice acting is also some of the best I've heard in a video game. Bravo BioWare. You've made me proud to be a Star Wars fan again.… Expand
  31. DtotheJ
    Jul 18, 2003
    9
    This game blows... your mind. But seriously folks this game is awsome, albeit a little too RPGish for me, then again thats what makes it deep. I will never give into the dark side!
  32. NamelessOne
    Aug 21, 2003
    9
    All in all, the game was a blast. For the first time in a SW game, I felt like I was part of the SW galaxy. I'll attribute this to the graphics, sound, and storyline. However, I did have a couple of problems with the game. - Not open-ended enough. I'm playing as a completely evil character while a friend of mine is playing a completely good character, unfortunately, there's All in all, the game was a blast. For the first time in a SW game, I felt like I was part of the SW galaxy. I'll attribute this to the graphics, sound, and storyline. However, I did have a couple of problems with the game. - Not open-ended enough. I'm playing as a completely evil character while a friend of mine is playing a completely good character, unfortunately, there's not much difference between our games. - Too easy. I only died a couple of times during the game, and never really used boosters, shields, or even my best armor/weapons. - Mini-games (pazaak, swoop racing, gladiator, and space combat) weren't rewarding or fun enough. They should've opened up additional storylines and mini-quests rather than just giving you cash. - Money. Money in this game has no value. I started spending everything I had on medpacks just to get something remotely useful (I barely even used them). Merchant items worthless since quest drops were so good.… Expand
  33. MattR.
    Sep 5, 2003
    9
    I was very pleasantly surprised by this game. Good graphics and immersive gameplay make for an addictive combination. That said, I still think Morrowind (on PC or XBox) is a better game because of the sheer open-ended nature of it all. KOTOR does, at times, feel a bit scripted. The combat system in KOTOR still isn't my favorite, but at least it doesn't detract from the game. I was very pleasantly surprised by this game. Good graphics and immersive gameplay make for an addictive combination. That said, I still think Morrowind (on PC or XBox) is a better game because of the sheer open-ended nature of it all. KOTOR does, at times, feel a bit scripted. The combat system in KOTOR still isn't my favorite, but at least it doesn't detract from the game. Note to all whiners: just because you got a faulty disc (it happens) doesn't mean this is shovelware. … Expand
  34. CodyK.
    Aug 27, 2005
    9
    Wow
  35. MrCIA
    Nov 26, 2003
    9
    This game was pretty good and kept me interested which is high praise as only a few games have kept me intyerested for a long time such as halo goldeneye and morrowind and the classic mario games. second too moorowind i wud say thsis is a top rate rpg and should go in the xbxox hall of fame. 9 out of ten all round.
  36. LowievanG.
    Dec 20, 2003
    9
    A very good game but too easy. without difficult puzzles and exploring is too easy because most planets only exist of a few locations.
  37. BobD.
    Jul 17, 2003
    9
    This is the best RPG I have played on the xbox, it has one of a kind gameplay which makes this game a must buy because of the unique experience.
  38. MikeR.
    Jul 28, 2003
    9
    I would give it a 10 if the system would let me; as soon as I started playing I became hopeless addicted. I have been thinking about the game nonstop since I got it, which I have not done in a long, long time. a long time. This will keep me going for a few months and is the best game purchase I have made since Splinter Cell.
  39. JackB.
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    One of the greatest xbox games ever made, although some of the parts are challenging, it is a great game.
  40. MathiasB.
    Jan 31, 2009
    9
    I could say it's awesome, amazing, incredible and blablabla, but I'll just say, that it kicks asses like nothing else.
  41. RexK
    Dec 24, 2008
    9
    Kinghts of the Old Republic is a prime example of how a game does not have to be technically astounding to be truely excellent. The graphics are decidedly 'last-gen' and the gameplay is surprisingly MMOish, but the plot and overall story is fascinating and intricate, drawing the player into the game with an incredible level of emotional involvement. Another amazing achievement Kinghts of the Old Republic is a prime example of how a game does not have to be technically astounding to be truely excellent. The graphics are decidedly 'last-gen' and the gameplay is surprisingly MMOish, but the plot and overall story is fascinating and intricate, drawing the player into the game with an incredible level of emotional involvement. Another amazing achievement for Bioware; do not miss out on this grade-a RPG.… Expand
  42. ArkonBlade
    Dec 30, 2010
    9
    this is with out a doubt the best star wars game ive ever played . it has a fantastic story with great charicters . the choice selection of things to say is pretty vast with some really funny comments to say. going good or evil is a real fun adventure as your decisions actaully feel like they are having a effect. the ability to wield duel light sabors is awsome . the combat system althoughthis is with out a doubt the best star wars game ive ever played . it has a fantastic story with great charicters . the choice selection of things to say is pretty vast with some really funny comments to say. going good or evil is a real fun adventure as your decisions actaully feel like they are having a effect. the ability to wield duel light sabors is awsome . the combat system although not bad is alittle bit boring as all you do is hit attack and your charicter just starts beating down who ever he or she is fighting and you do little els outside of toss in a special attack hear and there and heal . the game is also abit buggy not terrable mind you but can get abit annoying at times. . the game is fairly long and will take you around 30 hours to beat which is pretty decent for RPG length . it also has a decent create a charicter section and the game feels like it adds more to the star wars lore . there is also 2 differnt endings which will give you another reason to run through this game. its a very solid RPG and should be looked into.… Expand
  43. ReviewAvenue
    Mar 11, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a Star Wars fan when I was about twelve I bought this game from a second-hand game shop. I also bought the strategy guide for it, just to like solve the puzzles and stuff. What idiot would actually SELL this game?! It's near perfection, it's full of twists, it's a masterpiece to RPGs, it's no push-over, if you hadn't have Cola spilled on the game disk it wouldn't have been for sale! This...is a great...game! (Monty Python reference) This game gave you lots of freedom on your path to a light wisdom-filled Jedi Master, or a dark cunning Sith Lord (Number two please!). I especially loved how you can actually kill someone if you don't agree with them on something. I think you cheated in pazaak, SLASH! I don't like your attitude, SLASH! Sith lords aren't power-hungry and blood-thirsty, SLASH! I never expected this STAR WARS GAME (can't emphasize that enough) to have a good and replayable plot, likeable characters, awesome force powers to crush your foes, and light-sabers and guns of all kinds! Your decision can affect problems in many different worlds, either saving it, or making it worse than it was before! Sometimes, you don't know what's going to happen if you do something or not. Like on Manaan, you have a choice. Two scientists, one male and female, have different ways of getting rid of a giant firaxa shark that's bashing a kolto harvester with it's own body continuously. One suggests poisoning it, one suggests destroying the harvester. If you poison it, the shark dies, but the poison's unforeseen effect destroys all kolto in the ocean. If you destroy it, the shark lets you pass because the harvester isn't pissing it off. You can even save beforehand, and see what would have happened if you did something different? That's the kind of thing this game has to offer. Simply put, if you're a Star Wars fan or not, you should check this game out.… Expand
  44. spadenx
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    Easily the best Star Wars game ever made, This game is as close to perfection as you can get. Its an amazing RPG that gives you countless of hours of fun, I have replayed it countless times just to see the difference in the story (you have Light Side and Dark Side choices in the game that effect the game in many ways). The only problem is that its features quite a few annoying bugs and glitches.
  45. JohnWitten
    Aug 12, 2013
    9
    This is BioWare at the peak of its finest storytelling, as epic as the Mass Effect trilogy has been recently. Knights of the Old Republic was the first truly revolutionary Star Wars game to do any more than catch a few minds or attract a few stares. KotOR now has a cult following even today, ten years later, and there have been cries for a better second installment and even for a third forThis is BioWare at the peak of its finest storytelling, as epic as the Mass Effect trilogy has been recently. Knights of the Old Republic was the first truly revolutionary Star Wars game to do any more than catch a few minds or attract a few stares. KotOR now has a cult following even today, ten years later, and there have been cries for a better second installment and even for a third for the past seven years at least. The role-playing elements offer up plenty of choices, the only detracting factor being that your major, main playable character cannot be any species other than human, male or female. This is, however, easily remedied by the fact that you can switch between party members at any given time on the fly, and experience the strength of a wookie or the wiles of multiple jedi. Few things go wrong throughout the gameplay, save from a few minor glitches here and there, and slightly longer than average loading times in order to load the enormous world around you. The environments are rich and fairly detailed, the action and stealth mechanics are solid, the controls well oiled and tried and tested, and the story excellently crafted. This first Knights of the Old Republic game is certainly ambitious to the finest point, and for good reason as it is an epic success and in my honest opinion, BioWare's finest work until Mass Effect 2.… Expand
  46. StaticMeow
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    This is definetly the best star wars game I have ever played in my entire life. It always brought joy to me, up until the time that my Xbox stopped working.
  47. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Tier 1
    + A classic RPG that gets nearly everything right in story progression and branching narrative
    + Expands on the Star Wars universe in ways more compelling than any of the films managed
    + An eclectic range of quests, companions, and RPG progression rewards
    - Combat is fairly tedious, though standard fair for an RPG of its age
  48. LongSlayer
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a fantastic RPG. Star Wars is one of my most favourite franchises ever so being an RPG lover and a Star Wars lover, I had to play this game. The story is pretty great with you being light side or dark side and your path chooses the outcome of the endgame. The story has you traveling to different planets with their own unique atmosphere, people, andStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a fantastic RPG. Star Wars is one of my most favourite franchises ever so being an RPG lover and a Star Wars lover, I had to play this game. The story is pretty great with you being light side or dark side and your path chooses the outcome of the endgame. The story has you traveling to different planets with their own unique atmosphere, people, and creatures so there's lots to explore and it gets to be quite adventurous. The quests are good and exciting, the characters are great that have very good dialogue and the AI is pretty good too. The leveling system is decent with you having to choose different powers ranging from "Force Push" to "Saber Throw" to "Force Lightning", there are a lot of options. My favourite RPGs are the ones where there pretty much nonlinear but this game is a lot more linear. I feel like that you just roll along to each planet one by one and when you're done with the main quest and side quests there's nothing else to do. I want to be able to keep revisiting places that have activities or something going on all the time. One little tiny complaint I have is that the robes you find throughout the galaxies don't really look like robes. If I want to play like a jedi, I want to look like a jedi. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is an amazing RPG that will please anyone, and it's a must play.… Expand
  49. kyle20ellis
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    This review contains spoilers.

    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a 2003 role-playing game developed by Bioware. The video game's setting is thousands of years before the Star Wars movie prequels, the Old Republic comes into conflict with a Sith Empire. A secret Jedi mission is created to investigate how the Sith Empire became so powerful.

    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is an excellent game. The first and foremost advantage that this game has is its story. The story is presented masterfully over the course of a roughly 16 hour adventure. The characters that the player encounters are all memorable. In addition, the game feels like a Star Wars story. Despite being thousands of years in the past before the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, the video game has that distinct Star Wars feeling. The conflict between the Sith and the Jedi is palpable and easily understood.

    The gameplay of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic can be found lacking. This gameplay is relatively simplistic. It is based off of D20 role-playing games. The actual combat that the player will do is a matter of using attacks or special attacks until the enemy is defeated. There is not much strategy to this game's combat. The combat is the worst part of this game. The dialogue options in this game are a welcome change and is where more of the gameplay went to. The dialogue is all voiced and voice acted well. I do not think there is any flaw in the game's sound from voices to effects. The graphics are dated but serviceable.

    The story is the centerpiece of this game and there are many side quests that the players can embark on. The side quests have had a lot of effort put into them that some of them are similar to the main quest in quality. There are many options for how each of the quests can go that it makes replaying this game with different choices more appealing.

    The main story is one of the best Star Wars stories. This story with the introduction continuing until the end held my interest. The story is one of the best paced stories that paced out its reveals and exposition. There are moments where the story slows down but this is more of the player's choice to explore rather than the main story being slow.

    I highly recommend "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic".

    Grade: A.    … Expand
  50. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    If you want to play a true Star Wars RPG game, this one is it and it's only for the original Xbox so get the Xbox console and get this game if you want to live up such glory.
  51. Mats2468
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Possibly the best RPG game that exist today without a doubt, it has it all when it comes to a good RPG system, im also very suprised that for once a RPG game can offer a great story, and maybe the best you can get into this genre. Of course, there are some moments where you can get stuck, since the game dosent tell you exacly what to do sometimes to progress a story or a side quest. ThePossibly the best RPG game that exist today without a doubt, it has it all when it comes to a good RPG system, im also very suprised that for once a RPG game can offer a great story, and maybe the best you can get into this genre. Of course, there are some moments where you can get stuck, since the game dosent tell you exacly what to do sometimes to progress a story or a side quest. The game can also be extremely tedious if you play it more than 4 hours every day, so it's a good tip to follow. Overall a great game and very enjoyable for those who loves RPG. If I where fan of this genre, I would give it a strait 10.… Expand
  52. Dperks
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Kotor holds up pretty well with a star wars story still better then any of the Disney films have managed to make. But that's really where the game shines in story telling and characters. While there are a lot of little nitpicks i could make the worst part of the game is the turret sections it forces you to do at random when going from planet to planet.But ya great game just play it ifKotor holds up pretty well with a star wars story still better then any of the Disney films have managed to make. But that's really where the game shines in story telling and characters. While there are a lot of little nitpicks i could make the worst part of the game is the turret sections it forces you to do at random when going from planet to planet.But ya great game just play it if you like star wars.… Expand
  53. JimPickens
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are still a lot of Star Wars games I haven't played yet, but I think KOTOR will be pretty damn hard to beat in my mind.

    Knights of The Old Republic, or KOTOR as its abbreviated to, is a 2003 game made by BioWare and published by the now defunct LucasArts exclusively for the Xbox in 2003, I played Xbox One port so any technical issues have been taken with a grain of salt, though I encountered very few, a couple crashes here and there.

    KOTOR as the name may suggest, takes place during the Old Republic and further cements my opinion that this franchise is at its best in the extended universe. Not to say the mainline movies are bad by any means, but be it due to time constraints or the need for a more tightly written narrative, I find the extended media is often able to explore places and concepts often left out of the movies, things like the Mandalorian are only ever briefly mentioned, but here and to a greater extend KOTOR 2, the Mandalorians are far more intrinsic to the story and characters.

    The characters are far and away the leading factor in this games high standing amongst fans, characters like Bastila, Carth, Jolee and HK-47 are ingrained into the minds of fans and for good reason, while not as well developed as some later BioWare characters like Allister from Dragon Age or Garrus from Mass Effect, these characters are still nothing short of incredibly memorable and lovable. The pinnacle of this however, is without a doubt the main character, Revan. His motive in more thoroughly explored in the second game through those characters, but his story is laid out here. He was a Jedi who forsook the Jedi Council to go fight in the Mandalorian wars and save the worlds the Jedi were seemingly leaving to ruin, corrupted by war, Revan and his apprentice Malak joined the Sith. They were eventually hunted down by the republic and Revan was "killed" by Bastila, though obviously not since we control Revan. The fight and blast from Malak gave Revan amnesia and he was brought back to the Republic by Bastila. After learning this the player is presented with a choice; forgiveness or revenge. Do you forgive Bastila and the Jedi for lying to you and trying to condition you back into being a Jedi, or do you want revenge for their deception? Obviously by this point in the game you'd have chosen your desired alignment already so it's somewhat arbitrary, but a fun point of conflict for the player and Revan nevertheless. Other characters of note are Carth Onasi, the first real companion you get, sorry Trask Ulgo. He's a republic soldier and somebody who was around for the Mandalorian Wars, he has history with Revan and Malak and has trust issues due to their betrayal, through his arc you can help him back on his way to learning to trust again, he's also Kaiden Alenko, so ya know... I like him. Bastila Shan, one of my personal favourite Star Wars character ever, she's the first Jedi you meet and the de facto female love interest for Revan, her story revolves around her family and her troubled relationship with her mother, something you can help mend, I love that her story doesn't revolve around the Jedi, she talks about the force ad nauseum but the game shows you she has a life outside of the Jedi. Jolee Bindo, our resident "grey" character, somebody who criticizes both the Jedi and the Sith, he has several lines that call out the Jedi code for being wrong, mainly on love and passion. He also has some interesting things to say about history and how the world views each individual period in time, seeing their own as the most important one. There are more characters, Juhani. Mission, Zalbaar, HK, but these three are the ones I think standout the most and are above all else, the reason you should play this game.

    The gameplay in KOTOR is... funky... It's based on DnD, dice rolls determined by your stats, the issue being, these dice rolls are hidden, so it's impossible to determine how your stats impact the game, it's safer to just max out Flurry and Force Lightning and just spam them at everything, building your team is harder here than in Dragon Age or Mass Effect simply because of the lack of communication on the games part.

    In conclusion, KOTOR is a great game, one of the best, but goddamn does it need this new Remake, the gameplay is confusing and often times frustrating, it desperately needs a new combat system and if the remake can manage to make the gameplay fun without ruining the story, it may just become the best way to experience this story, until then though, we can only hope.    … Expand
  54. RiseofPalpatine
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    Bioware nail what they’re good at which are deep RPG world and character building games, with an in-depth view in the story. If you like star wars, play this. If you like Mass effect, play this.
  55. dagloafuas
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Top Spiel! Habe es auf der Series X gespielt. Ab und zu sind Bugs dabei und die Syncro is manchmal nicht so gut, aber ansonsten zu Empfehlen.
  56. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    One of the all time great RPGs. Story is gripping with some interesting characters and dynamics. Every world you visit is well realized and feels unique, with good amounts of content. The main downside is that the into area, Taris, quickly outstays its welcome and drags on too long. After Taris the game is brilliant.
  57. Bucknorris
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Released in 2003, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) on the Xbox captured the hearts of Star Wars fans and RPG enthusiasts alike. Developed by BioWare, this iconic title took players on an epic journey through a galaxy far, far away, delivering an unforgettable gaming experience.

    One of the defining aspects of KOTOR on the Xbox is its immersive storytelling. Set thousands of    Released in 2003, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) on the Xbox captured the hearts of Star Wars fans and RPG enthusiasts alike. Developed by BioWare, this iconic title took players on an epic journey through a galaxy far, far away, delivering an unforgettable gaming experience.

    One of the defining aspects of KOTOR on the Xbox is its immersive storytelling. Set thousands of years before the events of the Star Wars films, the game delves into the conflict between Jedi and Sith, offering players a chance to shape their destiny. The narrative is rich and compelling, filled with memorable characters, surprising plot twists, and moral dilemmas that keep you engaged from start to finish.

    The graphics, while not cutting-edge by today's standards, were impressive for its time on the Xbox. The environments are beautifully crafted, showcasing a variety of planets and locations, each with its distinct atmosphere and inhabitants. From the bustling cityscape of Taris to the ancient ruins of Dantooine, the game brings the Star Wars universe to life in an immersive and visually pleasing manner.

    In terms of gameplay, KOTOR offered a seamless blend of real-time and turn-based combat. The strategic battles allowed players to pause the action, plan their moves, and execute them with precision. As you progressed, your character's abilities and powers expanded, allowing for a satisfying sense of growth and customization. Whether you chose to follow the path of the Jedi or embrace the dark side as a Sith, the game provided ample opportunities to shape your character's skills and alignment.

    The Xbox controller, with its intuitive button layout, made KOTOR a joy to play on the console. Navigating menus, issuing commands, and engaging in lightsaber duels felt smooth and responsive. The controls were well-adapted for the console, ensuring an enjoyable and immersive experience without any major frustrations.

    The sound design deserves special mention, as KOTOR's soundtrack and voice acting added depth and immersion to the game. The iconic Star Wars score, combined with the talented voice cast, brought the characters and the universe to life. From the menacing voice of Darth Malak to the wise guidance of Jedi masters, the audio elements elevated the overall experience and added to the game's authenticity.

    Despite its age, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic on the Xbox remains a standout title in the RPG genre. Its compelling narrative, immersive world, and engaging gameplay continue to captivate players, even years after its release. If you own an Xbox and are a fan of Star Wars or RPGs, KOTOR is an absolute must-play, allowing you to embark on an epic adventure in a galaxy far, far away. May the Force guide you as you explore the mysteries of the Old Republic on your trusty Xbox console.    … Expand
  58. JamieH.
    Jul 11, 2003
    8
    This game, from what I saw on the trailers and demos looks really fun and complex. On average 40 to 6 hours of game play is the only reason I give don't give it a higher score. Still waiting for fable but this will do.
  59. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 6, 2011
    8
    Bioware is one of my favorite game developers, RPGs are one of my favorite game genres of all time, and I love Star Wars, so this was a game that I had to find, and I'm glad I did, the story is fantastic, and a lot of the characters are great, but it does it have it's flaws, it has some really weird bugs and glitches, some of which made it where I couldn't finish some quests, the combatBioware is one of my favorite game developers, RPGs are one of my favorite game genres of all time, and I love Star Wars, so this was a game that I had to find, and I'm glad I did, the story is fantastic, and a lot of the characters are great, but it does it have it's flaws, it has some really weird bugs and glitches, some of which made it where I couldn't finish some quests, the combat system could have used work, but because it's an old game I can deal with it, and that it rarely feel like a Star Wars game, it has it's moments later on in the game, but for the most part all you will get are some sound effects and locations from the Star Wars universe, sometimes it tries to hard to be like Star Wars, like the fact that it rips off characters from the movies like a fake Yoda, Chewbacca, and R2-D2, but those characters turned out lame, but it does give you a look at some of the history of the Star Wars universe which is cool, in the end if you like Bioware, Star Wars, or RPGs, this is a great game you should look for.… Expand
  60. drlowdon
    Jun 12, 2013
    8
    Set 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film with the Galaxy still recovering from the recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on.

    Knights of the Old Republic is an action orientated RPG that very much pathed the way for the Mass Effect games. With character development at the forefront it was one of the first console games in which    Set 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film with the Galaxy still recovering from the recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on.

    Knights of the Old Republic is an action orientated RPG that very much pathed the way for the Mass Effect games. With character development at the forefront it was one of the first console games in which your actions really affected the outcome of the story.

    Fortunately that story was exceptional, particularly by video game standards, playing a large part in making the game a success. Featuring a twist to rival the best Hollywood movie Knights of the Old Republic really is the real deal.    … Expand
  61. meop
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This game is solid, it's fun, you should play it. It's not amazing and earthshaking, it won't change your life... but you'll have fun.
  62. ZachB.
    Nov 8, 2005
    7
    The game was good don't get me wrong but, it was too easy.
  63. RickB.
    Jan 7, 2005
    6
    This might have (there i say it) been the best game to ever come out on any station. For all those who have played this or knows a lot about the game will know what i'm taking about. Imagine the combat of Devil May Cry with this story and graphics, or Metal Gear, What i'm really trying to say is that, every aspect of this game is flawless, could not have been better, but do i This might have (there i say it) been the best game to ever come out on any station. For all those who have played this or knows a lot about the game will know what i'm taking about. Imagine the combat of Devil May Cry with this story and graphics, or Metal Gear, What i'm really trying to say is that, every aspect of this game is flawless, could not have been better, but do i really wanna watch 4 people(jedi,droids etc..) just slash and shoot at each other based on what your rank is. I mean Final Fantasy X had the best, best combat system for an RPG. But this game is like push a button see what happens(not including force powers). If the creaters would have let you really use a lightsabar or gun with real style and combat, it would have pulled you in more to the beautiful would of Star Wars. But instead its like watching the last 2 movies that Lucas did, you don't really care whats going on(Combat wise i mean) other than the story and the choices you make. Am i crazy for giving this game a 6,no, you know why? cuz its gameplay, and that at the end of the day is the most important aspect of a game. I just wish and hope that a Stars Wars game can come out with a character that has style/combat/movement like Dante(devil may cry) only with a Lightsaber in his hand.… Expand
  64. MonsterMe!
    Aug 10, 2003
    6
    If it wasn't for the fact that it is star wars, i would not have picked this up (a fact of life: star wars fans will buy anything star wars). the main problem: graphically it sucks big time. choppy animations and slow frame rate on some particularly basic outer environments. and way too linear. environments are also basically closed to you. you should be able to go anywhere and doIf it wasn't for the fact that it is star wars, i would not have picked this up (a fact of life: star wars fans will buy anything star wars). the main problem: graphically it sucks big time. choppy animations and slow frame rate on some particularly basic outer environments. and way too linear. environments are also basically closed to you. you should be able to go anywhere and do anything. you can't. the responses you are able to give don't have much intuitive variation that would make for a richer environment. not deep at all as an overall experience. and the predictability as a player: oh, gee look, they made your droid blow up after haggling over it just like in the movie. how dull and unimaginitive. i can't wait till i get to the part where my character is called farm boy and he loudly exclaims "what's that flashing!" while hanging out in a cockpit. i am assuming it will get worse so i will just have to sucker an even more die hard fan to buy it off of me. … Expand
  65. AchemendonB.
    Jul 26, 2006
    6
    The story line was crap. people who say it rocks need to figure out the problem. And the missions were repetive. The graphics are ALRIGHT. And the lightsaber combat was'nt that good!!. capture the flag,holocon FFA ect are waayy to easy i would just stand their and kill whoever went by!. The combat is lame and there is no use of strategy what so ever. dissapointment. another starwars game.
  66. Crimson9
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    The gameplay is pretty bad. Its interesting how CRPGs really havent aged well in gameplay. The RPG elements aren't great either. The story and universe are good, but I'd wager if this didn't have star wars attached to it, no one would really care.
  67. MDo
    Feb 1, 2007
    5
    Gasp, as you funny walk around the dull levels. Laugh, as your character wriggles his eyebrows like Roger Moore after too many Martinis. Cry out in disbelief, as you miss the Sith bloke with your gun (even though he's stood right next to you). Finally, weep, as you realize the returns policy has expired.
  68. John
    Aug 8, 2003
    5
    Game looks great! It looks deep. Too bad it is virtualy unplayable on my XBox. This game locks up my XBox and when it does play the CD-ROM does excessive reading. Before you ask; My game is brand new. I keep my games and XBox in imaculate condition and have no children, meaning there are no sticky fingers to factor into the equation :)
  69. KelR.
    Aug 13, 2003
    5
    I don't understand why this game go such good reviews. Perhaps I didn't play it enough, or perhaps, I've just been playing too many GOOD games on the PC, but I found this game boring and unrealistic, I couldn't get involved with it at all.
  70. RyanH.
    Sep 25, 2003
    5
    I was somewhat disappointed by this game. First, there is no great challenge. Any characters who "die" in combat are miraculously resurrected after each fight. A simple push of a button from the PAUSE menu returns you to base to completely replenish health, then a second push of the same button returns you back to the combat screen. Second, the amount of interaction between your character I was somewhat disappointed by this game. First, there is no great challenge. Any characters who "die" in combat are miraculously resurrected after each fight. A simple push of a button from the PAUSE menu returns you to base to completely replenish health, then a second push of the same button returns you back to the combat screen. Second, the amount of interaction between your character and others is greatly overrated by other reviewers. Most characters are clones who say nothing pertinent and do not interact realistically. Third, combat is terrible. There is no use of strategy, no chance of your gunners to get behind cover or take any precautions against charging monsters--which I may add--are not incredibly diverse, as you fight clones upon clones of similar enemies. All in all, this is not a flagship game for the XBOX console. It is being overblown by the George Lucas hype machine. It is nothing but mediocre.… Expand
  71. MarkR.
    Mar 16, 2004
    4
    Now don't get me wrong- I am an Xbox fan, and I don't hate Star Wars- I do, on the other hand, greatly dislike rubbish Star Wars games- hence the rating of '4' that I have nominated. The graphics are distictly average, the pace of the game, mediocre, and the plot tiresome. Granted, I haven't completed the game- its length and tediousness preventing me from doing Now don't get me wrong- I am an Xbox fan, and I don't hate Star Wars- I do, on the other hand, greatly dislike rubbish Star Wars games- hence the rating of '4' that I have nominated. The graphics are distictly average, the pace of the game, mediocre, and the plot tiresome. Granted, I haven't completed the game- its length and tediousness preventing me from doing so. It is odd that this has recieved 'rave reviews' from many websites that I normally would trust unflinchingly- perhaps it was some Jedi mind trick? In conclusion, this game is as its combat system: uninspiring, dissapointingly weak- need I say more?… Expand
  72. DavidS.
    Jul 15, 2003
    1
    This game blew big time mostly because of the big hype that is leading up to its release and the lack of gameplay that the actual game delivers.
  73. JoseC.
    Jul 17, 2003
    1
    Wow what a dissappointment. Just another bad Star Wars game.
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Universal acclaim - based on 72 Critic Reviews

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  1. GMR Magazine
    100
    The battle system rocks. Not quite real-time, not quite turn-based, but somewhere in-between, KOTOR's battle engine offers tremendous depth while being intimately adjustable. [Sept 2003, p.78]
  2. Gamestyle
    100
    It's a luminous use of an indelible vehicle, and it deserves to be held aloft; suitably accorded the very best nomenclature in Gamestyle's vocabulary. A Ten, then.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    100
    It isn't one thing that makes Knights of the Old Republic such a masterful RPG, but a remarkable amalgamation of brilliant gameplay elements, jaw-dropping presentation and a huge helping of that special Star Wars magic.
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