Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox
- Developers: Raven Software, Vicarious Visions
- Publishers: Activision, Aspyr Media, CyberFront, LucasArts
Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Jedi Academy (2003)
Released in 2003, Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Jedi Academy is the fourth installment in the Jedi Knight series of action-adventure games. Developed by Raven Software and published by LucasArts, the game allows players to take on the role of a new student at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy on Yavin 4.
Players begin the game by creating their own custom Jedi character, choosing their species, gender, and appearance. They can then choose to follow the path of the light side or the dark side of the Force. The game features a variety of missions that take place on a variety of planets, including Tatooine, Dagobah, and Coruscant.
One of the most unique features of Jedi Academy is its lightsaber combat system. Players can use a variety of different lightsaber attacks, including basic strikes, combos, and Force-enhanced attacks. The game also features a variety of different lightsaber types, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
In addition to lightsaber combat, Jedi Academy also features a variety of Force powers that players can use to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. These powers include Force Push, Force Pull, and Force Lightning. Players can also use the Force to heal themselves and their allies.
Jedi Academy’s story is set after the events of Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. The game follows the player character as they train to become a Jedi Knight under the guidance of Luke Skywalker. The player character must also face the threat of a new dark side cult that is trying to overthrow the Jedi Academy.
Jedi Academy was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. The game was praised for its innovative lightsaber combat system, its engaging story, and its beautiful graphics. Jedi Academy is considered to be one of the best Star Wars games ever made, and it remains popular with fans today.
Gameplay
Jedi Academy is a single-player action-adventure game. Players control a custom Jedi character from a third-person perspective. The game features a variety of missions that take place on a variety of planets.
The game’s lightsaber combat system is one of its most unique features. Players can use a variety of different lightsaber attacks, including basic strikes, combos, and Force-enhanced attacks. The game also features a variety of different lightsaber types, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
In addition to lightsaber combat, Jedi Academy also features a variety of Force powers that players can use to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. These powers include Force Push, Force Pull, and Force Lightning. Players can also use the Force to heal themselves and their allies.
Story
Jedi Academy’s story is set after the events of Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. The game follows the player character as they train to become a Jedi Knight under the guidance of Luke Skywalker. The player character must also face the threat of a new dark side cult that is trying to overthrow the Jedi Academy.
The player character begins the game as a new student at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy on Yavin 4. The player character must quickly learn the ways of the Force if they want to become a Jedi Knight. However, the player character’s training is interrupted by the arrival of a new dark side cult known as the Disciples of Ragnos.
The Disciples of Ragnos are led by Tavion, a powerful dark side user who was once a student of Luke Skywalker. Tavion and her followers are determined to overthrow the Jedi Academy and establish a new order of dark side users.
The player character must team up with Luke Skywalker and other Jedi Knights to stop the Disciples of Ragnos. The player character must also face their own inner demons as they struggle to choose between the light side and the dark side of the Force.
Characters
- Jaden Korr: The player character, a new student at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy.
- Luke Skywalker: The Grand Master of the Jedi Order and the player character’s mentor.
- Kyle Katarn: A Jedi Knight and the player character’s friend and ally.
- Mara Jade: A Jedi Knight and Kyle Katarn’s love interest.
- Tavion: The leader of the Disciples of Ragnos and the game’s main antagonist.
Reception
Jedi Academy was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative lightsaber combat system, its engaging story, and its beautiful graphics. Jedi Academy was nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year.
Jedi Academy sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The game was particularly popular in North America, where it was the best-selling PC game of 2003.
Jedi Academy is considered to be one of the best Star Wars games ever made. The game is still popular with fans today, and it is considered to be a classic of the action-adventure genre.
Legacy
Jedi Academy has had a lasting impact on the Star Wars video game franchise. The game’s lightsaber combat system was used in several subsequent Star Wars games, including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
Jedi Academy also introduced several new characters to the Star Wars universe, including Jaden Korr and Tavion. These characters have gone on to appear in other Star Wars media, including novels, comics, and TV shows.
Jedi Academy is a classic Star Wars game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s innovative lightsaber combat system, engaging story, and beautiful graphics make it a must-play for any fan of the Star Wars universe.
Review Score
8.5/10
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