Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/OSR2/98/ME/2000/XP, 100% DirectX Compatible Computer Required, Pentium II or Athlon Class Processor with 350Mhz or faster, 64MB required/128MB required for Windows 2000/XP, 3D Hardware Accelerator Card, 16 bit Sound Card, Keyboard, Mouse Or Joystick, 655MB of Free Hard Drive Space
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:
Jewel 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 Knight II: Jedi Outcast” is eye
opening first-person action with the combined talents of Raven Software,
LucasArts Entertainment Company, and Activision. Before I go into discussing the
game, I just want to note that the packaging is excellent. The box is shiny,
beautiful, and has an almost holographic quality to it. The size is much smaller
than most normal PC game boxes as well so one can hold on to the packaging and
save space at the same time. The well-written instruction manual and CD-ROM
housed within a jewel case are inside the packaging. I wish all of the “Star
Wars” themed PC games came packaged like this.
This
game might as well be a cinematic adventure complete with jaw dropping graphics
and beautiful if not inspired menu screens. 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 multiple players through a LAN, but 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 Knight II: Jedi Outcast” an excellent continuation in the popular
game series.
“Star
Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast” is available at retailers on and offline
from LucasArts Entertainment Company.
All Rights Reserved.