User Rating: 8.3 | Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast PC
Jedi Outcast is the sequel to the best PC Star Wars game ever made, so it has alot to live up to. The verdict? The best lightsaber combat ever used in a Star Wars game. The combat in the last game was exciting, but moderately shallow. This game throws in a mess of combos and acrobatics to make for exciting duels, especially with dark jedi. This is also what makes multiplay so much better than in the last game (though it is not very original). Unfortunately, the shooting stuff is mediocre, which seems strange since the same people made Soldier of Fortune and Elite Force. The crosshair is inaccurate, and you need to stand still to get a descent shot because you move way too fast. The production values are pretty darn good. The visuals are detailed and maintain a good frame-rate (even on my less than stellar Geforce 2/1.25 Athlon processor setup). The sound effects are even better, with some great sound effects for your footsteps and weopons. However, while the game looks and sounds great in-engine, the cut-scenes are pretty horendous. OK, maybe thats a little harsh, but the character models are all blocky with stiff and emotionless faces. Also, the writing and acting are both sub-par, and the story is generic. Even with an uninteresting story, however, the game is fun enough that you will forgive it. Anyone who likes Star Wars will get a kick out of it.
