bit-tech Shopping: JMR Star Wars: Knights of Old Republic (XBox)

• Action/Adventure
• Role Playing Games (RPG)

Rating: 10

Time with product: 10 Months

Strengths: Play as the light or dark sides, multiple choices, graphics, sound

Weaknesses: None

Summary: This is arguably the best role-playing game on the Xbox system, to date. As the main character, you start as a blaster wielding soldier that is destined to become a light saber wielding Jedi. On your journey, you will encounter various other characters that will join your party and help you on your quest. The best feature of this role-playing game are the decisions you make as the main character, not only influence the other characters in your party, but influence your character as to the ways of the force he will follow, the light side or the dark side. For example, a droid vendor will sell you a droid that you will need to continue on your quest. The droid will break as you are leaving the store. Upon returning to the store, you have the option of asking for your money back or demanding your money back plus extra money for the inconvenience, brilliant! This game is exceptional and I highly recommend the purchase.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: decent graphics

Weaknesses: frame rate problems

Summary: Action adventure / role playing game set in the Star Wars universe. You lead a group of freedom fighters across the galaxy during the war between Jedi and Sith. You get to choose your path and follow the light or dark side of the force.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Year

Strengths: Story, Replayability, Immersive Gameplay

Weaknesses: Graphics are a little weak, Save files are too big to move

Summary: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for the Xbox is the best RPG available for the system. It features the Star Wars universe as a back drop but tells a great story and has tons of replayability. Battles are turn based (sort of like Dungeons & Dragons), but are engrossing never the less. The game can take over 40 hours to complete, so its definitely an experience that you'll need to invest some time, but well worth the effort.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: great storyline, excellent rpg action

Weaknesses: some bugs and a little bit of number crunching

Summary: One of the great Xbox games there are. It weaves a great storyline with great gameplay and makes you feel like you are existing in the star wars universe. Better than any of the second trilogy of movies, and its just something you have to play yourself to really experience and enjoy. A fantastic game that gets my highest recommendation.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: Excellent Story

Weaknesses: Blah Graphics

Summary: Star Wars: KOTOR takes place thousands of yeard before the events of Episode 1. An excellent RPG, where you are able to choose whether you will align yourself with the Jedi or the Dark Side. The player eventually discovers their Jedi powers, as well as their mysterious past. At around 40 hours, this RPG follows in the footsteps of Morrowmind, also made by the same developers. If you want a deep RPG that draws you in, and especially if you love the Star Wars Universe, this game is for you.