Starwars turns RPG on an epic scale. (Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (PC))

Member Name: chiefo

Product:	Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (PC)
Date:	13/05/09 (2 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Graphics, gameplay, excellent story. Hours of content

Disadvantages: Possibly too hard for some. Maybe too long for others.

A game that was a breath of fresh air in PC gaming on time of release. For some reason there is something about playing a Jedi that always makes me smile.

This game has you develop a character from the beginning, you can either choose to be good or evil. You receive XP that allows your character to level when a certain amount is received. Along the way you find yourself picking up weapons/armour/and other items of use. You can use or sell them depending on your gaming style.

You can also get characters to help you, they join your party and offer a lot more than just firepower to your team. They offer to the story with dialogue and their own actions. Beware not to upset them too often though or face the consequences. The game does make you think though which is one of the aspects I enjoyed the most.

The graphics of this game are very impressive and you don't really need a high spec machine to get it working well. The sound and music is typically Starwars which is excellent. I had been using headphones most of the time and you really feel like you are in on the action.

Battles work well with you choosing the actions (RTS style) of your party members before the battle actually takes place (Real Time). The game pauses for a brief moment whilst you issue commands. You can have them attack, defend, or use items that you have picked up/bought.

It is a good game that has many hours of game play (I completed it in 36 hours doing a lot of side quests) to work through. There are also different endings so allows you to play through more than once which is good. The story is engrossing and offers a lot of content from the Starwars universe.

I rate this game highly and is always one I can go back to and learn something new. Bioware's open ended game deserves;

5 out of 5.

Summary: A great game that shows Starwars as an RPG. Choose your own destiny!!