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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Lightsabers Rule

Written by WN from Boston

Nov 16, 2005

This game is insane. The range of moves and attacks that can be performed with a lightsaber for me was the best part of this game. You don't just smash buttons in this game - each move requires thought and preparation, especially if you're playing on "Jedi Master" level. That's the other great thing about the game; not only is it customizable based on character, equipment etc., but there are no less than four levels of difficulty. I downloaded the demo and have been playing the same two levels for three days straight. Graphics are fantastic. I can't imagine how addictive the full game can be.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Excellent Sequel with Fun Gameplay and Very Good Performance

Written by JK from Los Angeles

May 29, 2006

I just finished playing through this game and it was really excellent! The lightsaber and force customization features are what really make the game interesting because it is a radically different experience depending on which force powers you use and what kind of lightsaber you choose (the game offers you a single saber [with three different "combat styles" available], two sabers, or a dual saber). The plot isn't terribly interesting, but it's more than good enough to keep the action flowing along. Some of the levels are extremely well designed (you can tell the attention to detail) and most are a lot of fun to play. Your character also has access to the lightsaber weapon from the very beginning of the game, which makes the game interesting right from the start.

Performance is very good on my PowerBook G4 12" 1.5 GHz. I was able to set the geometric complexity to max, texture quality to medium, filtering to medium, and turn on dynamic glow (included in the free update patch available for download from the game maker--makes the lightsaber look amazingly real) and the framerates were still very good in most levels. The graphics still are not the absolute best of any game I've ever played, but the game still looks good. The dynamic lighting and glows and lightsaber effects are very well done.

Like Jedi Outcast, the controls in Jedi Academy are pretty easy to learn, easy to customize, and easy to invoke. The game's lightsaber engine is pretty well refined and some of the moves are really neat looking. Within no time at all you'll be engaging in lightsaber battles that look like they came right out of the movies. It's really a lot of fun.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

BEST GAME EVER

Written by GH

Oct 27, 2007

so, im only 12 but i have to say, this game rocks. it hsa a awesome singleplayer mode with customizable stuff. but the best is the multiplayer. you can go online and onto diffrent servers and play real people. ITS SO FUN!!!!

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

An exellent game

Written by NW from Arlington

Aug 28, 2005

This game rocks! The force powers are awesome, the graphics are great, it runs pretty well, the multiplayer mode is the best, and the story line is enthralling. I cannot think of any strong argument against getting this game. Jedi Academy is a must-have for star wars fans and gamers alike.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Yeah!

Written by AG from Athena

Sep 25, 2006

This game was totally awesome! Especially when you start playing with different skins! A must have for Star Wars Fans and anyone who has played the Jedi Knight series!

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Don't Buy for MacBook

Written by PB from Milan

Aug 11, 2008

I just bought a new MacBook, and was looking to get a couple of games to play on it. I saw that this one had really good reviews, so I bought it. No matter what you do, this game will not open. You just get a weird humming noise and then it "quits unexpectedly". Do not waste your time or money with this game if you own a MacBook. The video card in a MacBook does not support the graphics in this game. I wish I had paid more attention to that before I bought it.

133 of 217 people found this useful

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Cool game!

Written by JB from Swarthmore

Aug 29, 2005

This game is awsome it works geat on my iMac running on Tiger.
Between defeating sith, and compleeting Lukes misions I never got time to rest!

Jedi accdemy is awsome

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

One of Best Games of all time

Written by DH from Bellevue

Mar 25, 2006

Many other reviews talk in depth about this game. This game was first released around November of 2003, and it is still widely played and purchased! This speaks for itself. I think this maybe the best game I have ever played... It is certainly a game I compare all others to.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Great game!

Written by JK from Hamden

Apr 11, 2008

I love this game! Excellent action, I just couldn't get enough of charging into each level to get crazy swinging my lightsaber! :) I like the graphics too. I really got the feel of being immersed in Star Wars and being a kick-butt Jedi. The story was enough to make me feel like there was a point to what I was doing. I wish they would keep cranking-out sequels to this game, I'd buy a sequel. I did try the multi-player briefly too, lots of people still playing, though so far I'm more a fan of the single-player portion.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Never gets boring!

Written by MC from Atlanta

May 31, 2007

This game is great and it never gets boring! You can play it for hours straight and not get tired of it. The main game is great for getting used to the game, but after a while you'll find that the multiplayer mode is more fun, since it's different every time. Still, it's a great game and I would definately recomend it!

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Woooooooooooooooooooooo!

Written by MS from Los Angeles

Jul 17, 2008

I know I'm only 10, but this game is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! You get to wield a lightsaber of your very own, get loads of force powers and weapons, and create your guy with Jedi clothing! My favorite force power is the Sith lightning. You get to shock everyone in your path! The single player mode is sweet. To choose your own missions is really cool. If you know the cheats, you can get a second or double-bladed saber immediately. You can use god mode, go to the place you want to go whenever you want, choose any vehicle, and tons more. (I recommend Gamespot for cheats.)
I love this game. It's mostly all I think about. Any Star Wars fan or video game lover would be crazy not to get this game!

68 of 96 people found this useful

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Excellent

Written by DL from Jackson

Dec 22, 2005

This game is excellent, the graphics are incredible and there are seemingly endless different levels. I use an iBook G4 and have had no problems whatsoever with pauses or glitches while playing the game. Also you can play with a lightsaber or eight other blasters, and the force upgrades are in a galaxy far far away. I definitly recomend this game.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

AWESOME STAR WARS GAME!!

Written by CB

Jul 9, 2005

I think that Jedi Academy is one of the best games I have ever played! I think that the double-sided lightsaber is awesome and the force powers are really cool too! This is one of the best star wars games out there, I highly recomend it! This game works great on my iBook g4 running on tiger. There are so many levels and things you can do in this game that I never get bored with it! The multi player levels are really fun as well.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Very good!

Written by MV from Nuevo Laredo

Aug 21, 2005

Nice game!. Runs smooth in my eMac G4/1.25Ghz with 512MB of RAM and Mac 10.3.9. You can customize your padawan and use different kinds of lightsabers. Finally you choose which is your future: dark or light side. Multiplayer mode are good too.

You must try this game!!

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Very Fun

Written by KB from Del Mar

Apr 11, 2008

This game has a multiplayer version that never gets boring.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

gpu's

Written by RC from Seattle

Apr 16, 2006

i played this game on both pc's & Mac's with both an ati radeon 9200 and it sucks but other radeon cards like 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, & 9000 cards work well, so Mac users with an iBook, PowerBook, iMac & Mini with radeon 9200 don't buy. But PowerMac users with a radeon 9200, upgrade your video card and get it and everyone who does not have a 9200 get it too

99 of 174 people found this useful

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Choose good

Written by SD from Eke

Jul 8, 2005

This is a good game for people who want to fight with Lightsabers, but also with blasters. Becouse you can design your own character you can almost design the game itself.

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Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Good

Written by KW from Mill Valley

Jun 7, 2005

This game is fun and full of action.Although it doesn't have as many feautures as the other star wars games it definently has a lot of cool weapons.I think the best feautre is all of the force powers that you can use.The best one being force grip.This game is definetly worth playing

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