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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - PC
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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - PC

Bottom line: The LucasArts Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy: Character creator covers species, gender, clothing, hair and facial features; main trade-off: 2003-era disc release; expect manual patching on modern Windows.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Character creator covers species, gender, clothing, hair and facial features
  • ✓ Build your own lightsaber: hilt, blade color, single, dual or double-bladed
  • ✓ Luke Skywalker trains you directly across the Jedi Academy campaign
  • ✓ Non-linear mission select lets you pick your own path through the story
  • ✓ Ships with a full multiplayer combat suite alongside the solo campaign

Cons

  • ✗ 2003-era disc release; expect manual patching on modern Windows
  • ✗ First-person framing can hide lightsaber swings during melee
  • ✗ Level-select structure makes story pacing uneven between hub missions
  • ✗ Disc-based PC copy may need an optical drive or workarounds to install

Manufacturer description

Product DescriptionThis game lets you customize your character by choosing species, gender, clothing, and more and then create a custom light saber to do battle against the forces of Darth Vader.From the ManufacturerStar Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academyis a dynamic single and multiplayer action experience featuring an all-new epic story. Players are immersed in the role of apprentice at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy where they learn the power - and danger - of the Force. Amidst a multitude of complex and richly detailed Star Wars environments, including twice as many unique locales as those…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • First-person Star Wars action/adventure, with a story-based singled-player campaign and a variety of multiplayer combat modes
  • Learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker
  • Customize your character by choosing species, gender, clothing, and physical attributes such as hair and facial features
  • Create a custom lightsaber by choosing hilt design, blade color, and style: single, double, or dual sabers
  • Unique level selection system allows players to choose their own path through the game

Full Specifications

BrandLucasArts
RatedTeen
Release dateSeptember 16, 2003
Type of itemCD-ROM
CompatibilityPC
Computer PlatformPC
Global Trade Identification Number00023272955182

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