Underplayed Gems

Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy (2003)

Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy cover
Developer
Vicarious Visions, Raven Software
Publisher
CyberFront, Activision, LucasArts, Aspyr Media
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 422 player ratings
Completionist
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A cinematic Star Wars power trip where you duel with a lightsaber and weigh light versus dark with every swing.

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About

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a first- and third-person action game that combines shooter gameplay with lightsaber melee combat and Force powers. Set in the Star Wars universe, it lets players customize their character's species, gender, and appearance, as well as their lightsaber and fighting style, choosing between single, dual, or double-bladed configurations. As missions are completed, players upgrade Force abilities along either a light or dark path, which shapes later events. Alongside its single-player campaign, the game offers online and local multiplayer with several competitive modes.

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