Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

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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. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows you to immerse yourself in the classic Star Wars universe as you take on the role of a student eager to learn the waysAs a new student of Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy, follow an ancient tradition and learn the powers--and dangers--of the Force. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows you to 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. The game features customizable characters, all-new weapons, vehicles, and environments, and multiplayer modes. You'll interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: Fight for good and freedom on the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    80
    This is where the fun begins. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 27]
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  2. Vandal
    Apr 1, 2020
    80
    Some aspects of Jedi Academy haven’t aged particularly well, although its core remains solid and enjoyable. It reminds us of that time where Star Wars games just wanted to be fun and expand its universe, and as big fans, we’ve loved going back to that time.
  3. Switch Player
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy might be 17 years old, but its ability to believably set you on the path of a Jedi Master is still successfully maintained. There might be some multiplayer quirks, but the primary solo experience is out and out Star Wars.
  4. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 7, 2020
    70
    I think this game offers quite a bit of nostalgia. And even with all of its faults, I found ways to cheese the system or use the Force in fun ways to get through the missions. However, as fun as it was, I don’t know that it’s an accessible title for gamers who aren’t fully versed on how games in 2003 played or are expecting a current-gen SW gaming experience.
  5. Cubed3
    Apr 8, 2020
    70
    Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a welcome addition to the Switch's ever-expanding repertoire, and a great adventure set in the Star Wars universe. Its seldom dull thanks to its enjoyable lightsaber combat, even if it's not terrific by modern standards. Fans of Star Wars and those looking for an action game with good variety will enjoy this. Aspyr has done a great job with the port, further cementing their reputation as one of the best developers for bringing fan favourite titles to Nintendo's flagship system.
  6. SpazioGames
    Apr 24, 2020
    64
    If you’re going to play a simple and funny multiplayer game based on Star Wars franchise, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy might as well be a fair one. But it's a 2003 game, so don't forget it.
  7. CGMagazine
    Apr 15, 2020
    45
    As someone who is a big supporter of ports on the Switch, this game may have me reaching my breaking point with the whole concept. I’m getting tired of publishers using the Switch as a reason to double-dip on games, I’m getting tired of ports that aren’t optimized for the system it’s on, and I’m just getting tired of old games taking precedence over new ones. Why couldn’t we have gotten Star Wars: The Force Unleashed instead?

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. SrHusky
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego tiene una gran variedad de estilos combate y armas.El juego te hace sentir como si estuvieras dentro del universo de StarExcelente juego tiene una gran variedad de estilos combate y armas.El juego te hace sentir como si estuvieras dentro del universo de Star Wars,además tienes la posibilidad de ser parte del lado oscuro, es toda una obra maestra,lo único que hubiera deseado es que sea mucho más largo,ya que el modo historia te engancha muchísimo.… Expand
  2. Starfree
    Apr 8, 2020
    5
    I know this is an X-Box game. But this controls horribly. It’s nice gameplay and an interesting story. But the controls are soooo limiting.I know this is an X-Box game. But this controls horribly. It’s nice gameplay and an interesting story. But the controls are soooo limiting. Especially on the speeder levels. Some levels are a dread to play because of the controls, it’s worth it for the good levels, but that doesn’t change the fact some of the levels just don’t feel finished.… Expand
  4. spencerplewe
    Mar 4, 2021
    5
    Was I expecting something the likes of Jedi: Fallen Order? Not by a long shot. I looked at this port on its own 2003 merits, and while itsWas I expecting something the likes of Jedi: Fallen Order? Not by a long shot. I looked at this port on its own 2003 merits, and while its character customization is nice, the story is fine, and its combat is quite fun once you’ve learned your way around it, it’s glitchy as heck, especially in the speeder bike level, and several levels are near impossible to pass by such poor programming, not by difficulty. Plus, it’s menus and HUD aren’t really in 16:9 like the screenshots lead you to believe, they’re just stretched from 4:3. To me, it’s a really mixed bag.… Expand
  5. ribelu
    Jan 14, 2021
    3
    It is a horrible game, very boring. Do yourself a favor and save your money. I couldn't spend more than 3 hours of it and got bored.
  6. SIPPIO
    Feb 13, 2021
    3
    The game need MORE then just remaster.
    It needs purpose.. the story isn’t enough..
    On PC we had fun with the MP for sure. That was a fun 4    The game need MORE then just remaster.
    It needs purpose.. the story isn’t enough..
    On PC we had fun with the MP for sure.
    That was a fun 4 months 10/10
    -ALL consoles need to force developers t put proper Mouse+Keyboard options into most games..
    Jedi Academy is perfect on a M+K.
    Too many force powers and not enough buttons..
    Remaster JediKnight 1+2.
    Those games alone are good enough imo,,
    Academy was always on the short side,,
    The story and everything always felt generic..
    The lightsaber combat/physics were the games only saving grace.
    Still worth checking out once even briefly,,    … Expand

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