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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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Overall Critic Score:3.8332
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Critic Reviews
The massive environments are a joy to explore, and the fact that combat and exploration take place on the same screen prevents even the most frequent of encounters from becoming a burden....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Adrenaline Vault
Each single-player game features mainstays of traditional role-playing game play, including epic nonlinear quests and characters whose abilities increase over time, but these new RPGs also pull and twist the genre into new directions....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at CNN.com
The game changes dramatically whether you’re male, female, light or dark, or even try to stay on a neutral path. Anyway you look at it; there are LOTS of reasons to play this many times....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at PGNx Media
The developers over at BioWare have already distinguished themselves with their impressive foray into the Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale series. When it comes to PC RPG’s you know where to look. Console RPG’s have traditionally been another matter,...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Games First!
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Star Wars had an impact on the lives of most contemporary GamerDads. The epic adventure, simple mythological themes, heroism, feminism, and dark vs. light morality make it appealing to kids and the kid in all of us. How we hungered for the prequels a few...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GamerDad
There’s a small shake up in the top 5 this week, the most noteworthy going on being Canis Canem Edit moving up from #8 to #5. In mid-December it was right down at #23, so it’s good to see it spring back into the top 5. Of course, this is down to it...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Games Asylum
Massive ruins, and expansive forest. The water is top-notch, and the character animation is...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at MS Xbox World
It has the feel of an action game and the depth of an RPG. My advice: Don’t bother renting it. Just buy it....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Extreme Gamer
If you're a fan of Star Wars, you NEED to purchase this title. The gameplay experience proves to be as deep as the engrossing story and wonderful script....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Into Liquid Sky
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....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Thunderbolt
A rich single-player experience with one of the most developed storylines ever seen in a game. And best of all,...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Revolution
IN A GALAXY FAR, far away... chances are good you are familiar with the story by now - good vs. evil, in a futuristic environment, with some supernatural powers thrown in to the mix. It's a tale as old as time, first introduced to us some 20 odd years...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gameplanet
One of the most amazing aspects of this game is how the world responds to your actions. It is very open ended, and the decisions that you make during the course of your adventures directly affect the outcome of the entire game... One of the greatest RPGs...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gaming Age
Finally, an entertaining Role Playing Game on the Xbox. Gamers and Star Wars fans far and wide have been anticipating the release of a Star Wars RPG. Bioware, most notable for their work on Neverwinter Nights and the Baldur’s Gate series, was graced...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Jive Magazine
a console or PC, and speaks volumes about the talented and passionate people making games at BioWare. While not without a few minor faults, the game is head and shoulders above the competition and offers, to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted game, an exper...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GamingWorld X
Environments look absolutely stellar with BioWare's new 3D engine for Knights of the Old Republic....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at RPGFan
The Star Wars films have always had a deep feeling of history to them. Like you’d been dropped into the middle of an epic conflict that’s lasted (in one form or another) for thousands of millennia. The huge cast of colorful alien characters, the...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gaming Target
When it comes to console gaming, Microsoft's big black box is not known for commanding too many genres, and that especially holds true when it comes to RPG's. Had you asked 100 gamers in the month of June 2003 which console comes to mind when the word...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GamersMark
The hype for Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) started early on, but I never bought into it. For several years, there's been a ton of games based on Star Wars, and most of them have been fairly disappointing. Taking into account my feelings towards the...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Jaded Gamer
There is no question that 2003 is the year of Star Wars in terms of videogames, assaulting the gaming world first with the excellent MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies, followed up by the Xbox RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. While Galaxies caters to...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Worth Playing
The complete package. It is without a doubt one of the finest single player games put together. Solid graphics, and exceptional voiceover work. And bar none, the deepest gameplay I think I have ever come across....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Next Level Gaming
I am a Jedi, like my father before me.Ó These words have haunted us since Luke spoke them in Return of the Jedi. Come on, who wouldn't want to be a Jedi ? The Force, the powers, the lightsaber, getting to wear your bathrobe in public - it would be a...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gamerz-Edge
Rejoice, Star Wars fans! After a seemingly endless night filled with one mediocre action title after another, Lucasarts and Bioware have done you right with Knights of the Old Republic. Rest assured if heaven itself presided over the development of...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Rankings
In my opinion, Knights of the Old Republic is easily the greatest Star Wars game ever made....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at TGSN
Mark this up as yet another success by LucasArts. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic exemplifies what every game should be. I will go as far to say that this is the greatest game in Xbox history. I loved this game and I can tell you that you will too....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at XBox Exclusive
When it comes to video games based on the Star Wars universe, gamers have often been disappointed by games that lack compelling stories, interesting characters and sub-plots, and truly enthralling gameplay. Not to fear, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at XGP Gaming
A long quest, replay value and the ability to ride either the Light or Dark Side of the Force make this game something you have possibly never seen before on consoles. The story is phenomenal and the fact that every line is spoken just makes my jaw drop....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GamingTrend
The one factor of the game that can be deemed perfect, revolutionizing, unique, fun, addictive, and challenging, has to be the gameplay system. Bioware has created a different type of RPG, for the non-RPG types....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Armchair Empire
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … a good friend and fellow reviewer named Aceinet and I were discussing how cool it would be if they put out a Star Wars RPG title. Not just another action game by LucasArts mind you, but an actual...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GameZone
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…A Star Wars fan slept fitfully, his sleep disturbed by dreams of a role playing game set in his favourite universe. Elsewhere on the same planet, a fan of Bioware’s brilliant PC games longed to see the...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Xbox World Australia
Combat is perhaps the most exciting element featured in Knights of the Old Republic. Part real-time, part traditional RPG, Knights of the Old Republic offers an intriguing system for players to dabble in....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Deeko
Impressive....most impressive. And with fresh movies too....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at IGN
Star Wars games are usually pretty hit and miss, sadly a lot of the time they’re mostly misses and there have been, to my knowledge, no Star Wars RPG’s until now. Say the name Bioware and you will instantly think of Neverwinter Nights and the hoards...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Games Xtreme
It could be said that the Star Wars property has gone downhill in the last few years. Once a trilogy that was respected almost universally, the Star Wars brand has been devalued by bad video games, trashy tie-in promotions and new movies which for many...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Power AU
Deserving of the highest accolades, Knights of the Old Republic is a dream come true for Star Wars fans, and the most noteworthy Xbox release since...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Informer
Star Wars has been one of the most highly milked franchises over time, producing both fun and disappointing games. Unlike other Star Wars games, however, Knights of the Old Republic is an epic RPG-styled action-packed game, filled with surprises and many...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Xbox-Evolved
Finally. The wait is over. Bioware and LucasArts have created the sort of wish fulfillment that everyone who has ever enjoyed the "Star Wars" universe has waited for since the first time Obi Wan drew a lightsaber. For, while "Star Wars" has spawned a...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Info Wire
Much to the delight of every RPG and Star Wars fan, KOTOR delivers a game that features a compelling story, robust character development, a well-refined combat interface, tons of extras, downloadable content, and the ability to explore the Star Wars...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Xbox Advanced
My favorite character personality is an assassin droid who, in calm tones, always asks you if he can shoot the person you're talking to. Or the person around them. He just wants to kill something....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Just RPG
Another cultural phenomenon has been born on Xbox, and its name is Knights of the Old Republic. The first-ever Star Wars role-playing game, KOTOR accomplishes the seemingly impossible on many levels, from resuscitating a franchise to creating an epic...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Daily Game
A short time ago, in a galaxy not that far away, Bioware released a Star Wars RPG for the Xbox. Publisher LucasArts hasn’t had the best track-record with Star Wars-licensed games, but it hits a diamond in the rough every once in a while, and it’s...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Videogame City
With a drought of RPGs for the Xbox video game system, people were impatiently awaiting the next addition to the small RPG shelf of the Xbox gaming library. The freedom to do what you please, create your own character, and to write your own story, has...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at 3D Avenue
I was very impressed with how well the game controls. Controlling character movement isn't very demanding, but there are plenty of menus that you'll need to navigate. BioWare did a fantastic job making the menus easy to toggle through. It'll take...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GameSpy
The gameplay is fresh and exciting and the interface is flawless. The story has been meticulously crafted and interwoven with intriguing side quests that you are free to complete or ignore. And there lies KOTOR’s most valuable feature, total...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Chronicles
Let's face it; the recent rash of Star Wars games (and even movies) mostly haven't lived up to many fans' expectations. LucasArts seems to not care if half their Star Wars games are mediocre or even just plain crap; the last one I really enjoyed was...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at AtomicGamer
Star Wars: Kings of the Old Republic takes place 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. The Republic is on the verge of collapsing due to Darth Malak, the Dark Lord of the Sith, who’s unleashing an unstoppable armada upon the galaxy. Many...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gaming Horizon
The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are great, and being able to completely immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe is a force to be reckoned with....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Netjak
You know what I always wanted as a kid? I wanted to be a Jedi. A Jedi running around with a customized lightsaber in each hand, charging into a room and using my Stasis Field force power to freeze all the baddies so I could take them out quickly and...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at IC-Games
At last, a true RPG found a home in the rich Star Wars universe. Its amazing depth makes today's Star Wars movies look like a sitcom....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at ActionTrip
Knights takes place thousands of years before the Star Wars films, but you'll recognize a lot of the technology....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GameSpot
It’s really impressive to see how not only your party members, but all citizens of the planet react realistically to the decisions you make. You get the feeling that your actions are physically affecting others and shaping the future of the galaxy....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Loaded Inc
The best Star Wars game since "X-Wing" and/or "Tie Fighter," if not ever. Unless something entirely unbelievable descends from the heavens, it's the RPG of the year. If the remaining major players fumble even slightly, it's game of the year....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Eurogamer
Quality RPG’s are few and far between on the Xbox. I believe the current tally is about two – with Knights of the Old Republic (in the future referred to as KOTOR) being one of them, and Shenmue II being the other. Thankfully, legendary development...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gamers Wanted
Anyone like me who grew up with the old Star Wars movies probably has fond memories of sitting on the floor with a bunch of plastic that vaguely resembled the cast, making up your own stories, using old boxes for bases and worlds from your imagination -...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GameCell UK
Can Star Wars games be fun again? Why, yes, actually. See why inside....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at GamePro
Both awake on the Republican battleship, The Endar Spire, while under heavy bombardment from Sith forces. One forms a quick bond with his room mate, allowing them to work as a cohesive unit, mowing down vile invaders with flashing blades in the name of...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at HonestGamers
The first role-playing game based in the Star Wars universe finds players controlling a three-party team from a third-person perspective. The setting takes place 4,000 years before the formation of the Galactic Empire, where the Jedi and Sith number in...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at AllGame
Games based on the Star Wars license vary in quality more than any other license-based product to this day. For each great game such as Tie Figher, there's a miserable piece of crap like Star Wars Demolition. The trend has become worse in recent years...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at PALGN AU
Can we just mandate right now that Bioware create all RPGs going forward? The company has turned out some of gaming's best CRPGs, from Baldur's Gate (and its sequels) to Planescape: Torment to Neverwinter Nights. The Edmonton-based company scores...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at ESC Magazine
First of all if you own an Xbox and like RPG’s get this game. There I said it. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is one of the best RPGs in recent history and it’s on Microsoft’s console only. (It will be out for the PC later this...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at All RPG
The missions themselves are excellent and the writing behind the game is remarkable (even surpassing most of the movies)....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gaming Nexus
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...Four thousand years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. A Jedi battle fleet, led by the Jedi known as Bastila, engages the forces of the Sith to prevent galactic domination. The whole Jedi fleet is...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at DreamStation.cc
To say Knights of the Old Republic is an ambitious stab at turning the Star Wars universe into a deep RPG would be an understatement....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Cincinnati Enquirer
KOTOR is one of the most compelling games we have ever played on any system -prepare to lose sleep and meals over its puzzles and driving storyline....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Xequted
From the first announcement, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic promised to be one of the finest games ever made; it is. Computer RPG-producing legends BioWare were given free reign over the much-coveted Star Wars license and look what happened--an...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Entertainment Depot
They say that rules are made to be broken. Knights of the Old Republic is a game made to break rules. For example, the rule that all Star Wars games set outside the timeline shared by the original film trilogy are awful. Or the rule that complex, deep,...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at NTSC uk
There were too many times in the game where there wasn't a whole lot of fun. And personally the combat system could have allowed you to have more control of the character without having to give up the RPG elements....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at DarkStation
Lucas Arts made no mistake when it licensed its Star Wars name to veteran RPG developer BioWare. The Canadian-based company had already proven itself capable time and time again with such classics as the Baldur's Gate series and last year's esteemed...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at RPGamer
Those of you who have been following Star Wars Galaxies will know of the secrecy surrounding the path to becoming a Jedi, until recently anyway. People discussed at length the possibilities on what you may have to do, secret quests for hidden Hermits or...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gaming Illustrated
Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic
The Sand People were soon back and in greater numbers.
The Sand People were soon back and in greater numbers.
Star Wars! For some, the very sight of the introduction scrolling up the screen and into the distance...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Boomtown
The game boasts a truly immersive, compelling storyline that will suck you right into the plot right from the offset....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Gamers Europe
Bioware; mostly famous for their Dungeons & Dragons style Baldur’s Gate series & Neverwinter Nights have teamed up with Lucas Arts to take on the eponymous task of bringing Star Wars: Knights of the old republic to life. RPG games are an area Bioware...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Contact Music
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR from here on) is the newest Star Wars game from LucasArts Entertainment, developed by famed PC role-playing game developer, BioWare Corp. KotOR takes some of the best of PC RPG abilities and mixes them with a...read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Games are Fun
If you're still in the market for an immersive, versatile RPG set in the Star Wars universe, then Knights of the Old Republic is the game you've been waiting for. Just be sure to save frequently, and keep multiple saves, in case the glitches strike....read the complete Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic review at Game Over Online
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