Minimum Requirements: Two Game Controllers For Two-Player Game Play and a Memory Card with 27 Blocks (251 Memory Card Recommended.)
Starring The Voices Of: Jeff Bennet, Billy Dee Williams, Vanessa Marshall, Nick Jameson, Greg Berger, Charles Martinett, Steve Blume, Jess Harnell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Guy Siner, Roger L. Jackson, Dominic Amato, Milton James, Bob Bergen, Carolyn Seymour, Jacob Witkin, David Beron, Michael Sorich, Tom Kane, Aaron Kincaid, and Fred Coffin
Plot and Story: Raven Software and LucasArts
Packaging: Keep Case
Distributor: LucasArts Entertainment Company
ESRB Rating: T - Teen
Reviewer: Mark A. Rivera
Nine years after avenging his
father’s death, Kyle Katarn is a loner and a mercenary seeking redemption
after nearly falling under the influence of the dark side of the force. Set
during the era of the New Republic as described in the Expanded Star Wars
Universe, “Jedi Outcast: Jedi Knight II” is eye opening first-person action
with the combined talents of Raven Software, LucasArts Entertainment Company,
and Activision.
Like the PC-CDROM release before it, his game might as well be a cinematic adventure complete with jaw dropping graphics and beautiful if not inspired menu screens. This is the first time “Jedi Outcast” is being made available for video game console users and the game is one of the most enduring and popular interactive entertainment series available from LucasArts Entertainment Company. Players are equipped with an inventory of Electrobinoculars, a Bacta Canister, and Light Amplification Goggles. They can pick up more throughout the game. There is also a journey quality as if this were an interactive animated film so depending on how savvy one is with these sort of games, one can test things out cold or purchase a guide for a walkthrough. There are special instructions for lightsaber use as well various firearms available too. Each has an advantage as well as weakness so some are better than others for certain things. The characters look almost like action figures on screen. Bill Dee Williams provided the voice for his “Lando Calrissian” character and there are old and new friends and foes alike throughout the game. Very cool looking foes are the Swamp Troopers. The game can support two players with each using their own game controller, but still those unfamiliar with this type of game will definitely need to keep the instruction manual handy and practice. Those familiar with the series or games like it should find “Star Wars Jedi Outcast: Jedi Knight II” an excellent continuation in the popular game series. Special console additions include “Mission At Alzoc III” bonus level and Nintendo Game Cube optimized graphics and performance.
“Star Wars Jedi Outcast: Jedi Knight II” is available for the the Nintendo Game Cube as well as the Microsoft Xbox and on CD-ROM for PC users at retailers on and offline from LucasArts Entertainment Company.
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