PorkyThePaladin
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I usually play Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast once every few years, but haven't played the original Jedi Knight since late 90s probably. I did love it at the time, but wasn't sure how the 16+ years in between would affect my nostalgia goggles. So started playing it a few days ago, and holy shit, I am in love again. This game is so damn good, it's a shame it never got the recognition it deserves, compared to games like Half-Life.
As I am playing it, the way the great design comes together is just a pleasure to experience. The graphics are obsolete now of ourse, but the art direction was pretty good with all the Star Wars stuff, so it's still workable. Shooting mechanics are also a bit old-school with strafing and stuff, but enjoyable overall. Where the game absolutely shines is the level design. Huge levels that feel open, and have all kinds of obstacles besides enemies, like moving parts that you have to navigate, organic puzzles to solve, secret areas full of valuable equipment that give the game a feeling of exploration more commong to RPGs and action-adventure games. Then you have character development with C&C, the ability to go Light or Dark Side with unique powers for each path, lighsaber combat against bosses, variety of interesting and fun weapon against everyone else, cool collection of Star Wars enemies. The pacing is also great, with healthpacks, armor packs and ammo being rare and valuable, with looting enemies and finding secret stashes feeling very rewarding.
Cannot recommend this game strongly enough. An extremely underrated gem.
As I am playing it, the way the great design comes together is just a pleasure to experience. The graphics are obsolete now of ourse, but the art direction was pretty good with all the Star Wars stuff, so it's still workable. Shooting mechanics are also a bit old-school with strafing and stuff, but enjoyable overall. Where the game absolutely shines is the level design. Huge levels that feel open, and have all kinds of obstacles besides enemies, like moving parts that you have to navigate, organic puzzles to solve, secret areas full of valuable equipment that give the game a feeling of exploration more commong to RPGs and action-adventure games. Then you have character development with C&C, the ability to go Light or Dark Side with unique powers for each path, lighsaber combat against bosses, variety of interesting and fun weapon against everyone else, cool collection of Star Wars enemies. The pacing is also great, with healthpacks, armor packs and ammo being rare and valuable, with looting enemies and finding secret stashes feeling very rewarding.
Cannot recommend this game strongly enough. An extremely underrated gem.