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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy PC
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81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critics What's this?

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

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  • Summary: As a new student of Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy, follow an ancient tradition and learn the powers - and dangers - of the Force. The Force is a powerful ally; use it wisely. Immerse yourself in the classic Star Wars universe as you take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. Interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: fight for good and freedom in the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side. Create your own characters by defining various characteristics, such as species, gender, clothing and physical attributes allowing for a more personal experience before entering the academy to learn the powers - and dangers - of the Force. Construct your own lightsaber from handle to blade color. Utilize two if you prefer or try the ultimate dual-bladed lightsaber made famous by Darth Maul. Unique tiered level selection allows you to choose you adventure and the missions you take based on the skills you need to become the ultimate Jedi Knight. [LucasArts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Game Over Online
    92
    The largest improvement in the game, the one that I'm sure without even checking that all the forums are buzzing about, is that halfway or so through the game you get to customize your light saber.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    The amount of control you have over your character in Jedi Academy is one of those things we all asked for while we were playing "Jedi Outcast."
  3. VIA Gamers Arena
    74
    Making better use of lightsaber combat and offering a lot more of it, this game does a better job of making the player feel like a Jedi Knight. The extra acrobatic and combat manuevers give veterans something new to learn, whilst adding to the already impressive arsenal of available skills for newbies to get busy with.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. 4lch3m1st
    10
    This is a great game you can play for hours if you simply love light sabres. I passed on the sp part and went right for multiplayer and was happily slicing and slashing in free for all deathmatch servers. Use one lightsabre or two, customize your character and saber all you want and spend hours figuring out new moves and combos. I never bothered learning the game but it was by far the best non-restrictive free for all fps game I had played in a long time.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. ShawnW
    10
    The best game I've ever played, multiplayer is the best. Using the saber alone without force powers is tough enough I've been playing the game now for five years a half hour a night (recently) and it still has me hooked. Someday I hope they make an mmo with sword technique.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  3. RobR.
    6
    Jedi Academy feels more like an add-on to Jedi Outcast. The saber duels are frequent (MUCH more than in Outcast) and customized sabers are great. But this alone can't advocate a full-priced game. I also completely agree with PC Gamer's statement about the generic enemies. I didn't feel like I was fighting evil Jedi. It was more like fighting "Guy-With-Red-Saber #259". You'll essentially be paying 50 dollars for a new saber style.… Expand
    • 1 of 6 users said yes

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