Summary
- Release Year: 1998
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: LucasArts
- Publishers: LucasArts
Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Mysteries of the Sith is a first-person action-adventure game developed by LucasArts and released in 1998. It is the sequel to Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II and the second installment in the Jedi Knight series. The game follows Kyle Katarn, a mercenary turned Jedi Knight, as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a group of Jedi trainees.
Gameplay
Mysteries of the Sith is a first-person action-adventure game with a strong focus on melee combat. Players control Kyle Katarn as he explores a variety of environments, including forests, deserts, and ancient Sith temples. Kyle can use a variety of weapons, including lightsabers, blasters, and grenades. He can also use Force powers, such as Force push, Force pull, and Force lightning.
The game features a variety of enemies, including Imperial stormtroopers, Dark Jedi, and Sith assassins. Kyle must use his combat skills and Force powers to defeat these enemies and progress through the game.
Story
Mysteries of the Sith takes place five years after the events of Dark Forces II. Kyle Katarn has become a Jedi Knight and is training a new generation of Jedi. However, his training is interrupted by the invading Imperial forces. Kyle and his students are forced to flee their base and go into hiding.
Kyle soon learns that a group of Jedi trainees have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. He sets out to investigate their disappearance, and his investigation leads him to an ancient Sith temple. Kyle must venture into the temple and uncover the secrets of the Sith in order to find the missing Jedi.
Characters
- Kyle Katarn: The protagonist of the game, Kyle Katarn is a mercenary turned Jedi Knight. He is a skilled warrior and a powerful Force user.
- Mara Jade: A new character introduced in Mysteries of the Sith, Mara Jade is a former smuggler and Emperor’s Hand who is now training to be a Jedi Knight. She is a skilled fighter and a powerful Force user.
- Jaden Korr: One of Kyle’s students, Jaden Korr is a promising young Jedi. He is eager to learn and prove himself.
- Rosswind: Another one of Kyle’s students, Rosswind is a Kel Dor Jedi who is skilled in the use of the Force.
- Tavion: The main antagonist of the game, Tavion is a Dark Jedi who is leading the search for the missing Jedi trainees. She is a powerful Force user and a skilled warrior.
Development
Mysteries of the Sith was developed by LucasArts and used the Jedi engine, which was also used in Dark Forces II. The game was directed by Clint Bajakian and produced by Hal Barwood. The game’s story was written by Barwood and Chris Avellone.
Mysteries of the Sith was released on November 30, 1998, for Microsoft Windows. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Reception
Mysteries of the Sith received critical acclaim upon release. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, story, and characters. It was also praised for its innovative use of the Force, which allowed players to use a variety of Force powers to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Mysteries of the Sith is considered to be one of the best Star Wars games ever made. It is a classic action-adventure game that is still enjoyed by fans today.
Legacy
Mysteries of the Sith had a significant impact on the Star Wars franchise. The game introduced new characters, such as Mara Jade and Jaden Korr, who would go on to appear in other Star Wars games and novels. The game also helped to popularize the use of the Force in video games.
Mysteries of the Sith is a classic Star Wars game that is still enjoyed by fans today. It is a must-play for any fan of the franchise.
Review Score
9/10
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