Underplayed Gems

STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (2009)

STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II cover
Developer
LucasArts
Publisher
LucasArts, Lucasfilm, Disney
Genres
Action
Rating
4.0 of 5, 2,250 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, nostalgic first-person shooter where you wield a lightsaber and Force powers against stormtroopers and dark Jedi.

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What players say

Players praise the Star Wars story and atmosphere, but the game has aged poorly. Maps are confusing and frustrating, and out-of-box technical problems on modern systems are widespread, making a fan patch almost mandatory. Players consistently call for a proper remaster.

Screenshots

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