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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

The great thing about KOTOR 2 is that you get four totally different game experiences, depending on how you play the game. Your alignment and gender affect the storyline, giving you a different experience in each game. The only thing that would make KOTOR even better would be if you could make characters from alien races like Galaxies. On my first time through, KOTOR 2 took me about 30 hours to complete. Considering you take the time to complete the side quests and mini games, you could have a near 120 hour experience, if you play it each of the four ways possible. The Sith Lords is well worth your time and money, regardless if you are a fan of Star Wars or not. You will enjoy the freedom and power of what it is like to hold the fate of the galaxy in the palm of your hands.

Smug Statement: The Sith Lords is smart, deep, dark, and stands as the best thing to happen to Star Wars since Timothy Zahn penned the extraordinary Heir to the Empire trilogy. Much like a Padawan learning the ways of the Force from a Jedi Master, Obsidian Entertainment has embraced the teachings of BioWare, built upon the original formula, and forged a powerful sequel that will take your breath away faster than Vader ever could.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2- The Sith Lords may not reinvent the RPG wheel (nobody expected it to), but it does smooth over the rough parts, making for one great ride. A greater story, more memorable characters, and improved combat options make KOTOR 2 another intergalactic trip you’ll thoroughly enjoy.

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is a masterful piece of storytelling. I spent all 60 hours absolutely riveted to the tale and couldn’t wait to know more about both my own past and the pasts of those I traveled with. I was gratified the whole time to know that the geniuses formerly of Black Isle Studios are still alive and kicking. Great characters, a vibrant galaxy to explore, and a seemingly-unstoppable menace make for an ambitious and cinematic play experience marred only by lacklustre graphics and infuriating lockups. If you are an RPG gamer looking for a fix, this will undoubtedly be one of your picks for Game of the Year.

It's the first product from Obsidian Entertainment, a studio composed of veteran RPG designers who took the development reins on this sequel from BioWare, and evidently stayed true to the original style and vision in the process--that is, you wouldn't be able to guess just from playing The Sith Lords that this was the work of a different developer. Ironically, though, since Knights of the Old Republic was such a big game, with so much replay value, it didn't necessarily scream for such a similar sequel. As a result, you might have a much tougher time settling into The Sith Lords, since chances are you'll feel like you've played this game before, only you'll swear it looked better the first time. But, on the other hand, so what? It's just as important to note that no other game since Knights of the Old Republic has managed to deliver this excellent style of role-playing.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (kurz: KOTOR) war der RPG Kracher 2003. Es brachte eine fesselnde Story, ein innovatives Kampfsystem und eine exzellente Sprachausgabe mit. Die Fortsetzung ist eindeutig an den Vorgänger angelehnt, z.B. erstellt man wieder seinen ganz individuellen Charakter, kann mit hunderten von Polygonfiguren interagieren und sich in diversen Jobs versuchen.

The first Knights of the Old Republic was a breath of fresh air among console RPGs. The sequel is more of the same excellence, but with a few new failings. It’s unquestionably a great game, and certainly the best RPG on the Xbox this year, but the aging game engine and patchwork ending make it fall short where its predecessor excelled.

Quand on voit toutes ces bonnes choses, on regrette les nombreux bugs et les graphismes qui font un peu tache, sans oublier quelques angles de caméra un peu gênants, surtout en présence de nombreux ennemis. Quelle mauvaise surprise de voir un jeu d’une telle qualité scénaristique gâché par une technique à la ramasser. KoToR 2 en rebutera donc plus d’un, mais je vous demande de faire un effort, car il se rattrape avec son excellent scénario et des rebondissements en pagaille, offrant une très bonne durée de vie, de quoi être dans les étoiles pour un sacré bout de temps…

Principalement destiné aux fans du premier volet, KOTOR 2 en reprend quasiment tous les éléments avant de les inclure dans un nouveau scénario. Si l'opération a permis de sortir cette suite assez rapidement, je reste convaincu que beaucoup de joueurs n'auraient pas été contre patienter quelques mois supplémentaires afin de voir disparaître certains défauts gênants, notamment dans l'aspect graphique.

Knights of the Old Republic 2 could have been the most intellectually challenging and best-written RPG since Planescape: Torment. The quality of the 20-hour section between the plodding start and the preposterous ending is easily 9/10 territory. Regrettably, the multitude of technical issues and the sheer anti-climax of the conclusion almost completely ruin any satisfaction you'll take from the game. Had it not been for the short development cycle, and the imposition of an ending that feels like a creative cop-out (clearly intended to set things up for a sequel), this should have been one of the finest RPGs ever made. Instead, I feel KotOR 2 can only go down in history as one of the most disappointing missed opportunities for greatness in recent years. If reviews are game buying guides, then this one comes with a huge caveat emptor - beware the buyer!

In the end "Knights of the Old Republic 2" is a great follow up to the original game. If you played the first, definitely get this one. You'll love it and mind those graphical glitches. For those who are new in the Kotor series, this action / adventure / RPG game will be a pleasant surprise to their game library.