While the combat might not be up to snuff, I’m happy to report that the narrative side of the experience still stands strong as one of the best from the last 20 years as it touches upon themes of solitude, sorrow, and revenge. It is a system that never makes one feel part of the combat, since everything is automated, leaving me with the impression that most fights are won thanks to dumb luck. Fighting takes place automatically without any input from the player, but the action can be paused at any time and the active characters in the party can be swapped out, their weapons changed, or their tactics altered. I’d imagine that the narrative (and the experience, as a whole) can be enjoyed by most players, even if they’re coming to it relatively fresh.Ĭombat is handled in an unusual way that I can’t quite get myself to appreciate - it’s a hybrid of real-time and turn-based mechanics. While some familiarity with Star Wars lore might enhance a player’s enjoyment, there are no direct references to any of the films. They escape the battle accompanied by fellow refugee Carth Onasi, and the two land on the nearby planet Taris before initiating a search for a powerful Jedi who can help. In the midst of a war between the Sith and the Republic, our main character finds themselves on a ship under attack. The story takes place four thousand years before the events of the movies, so the script isn’t bound by the usual canon continuity issues. What does KOTOR offer? The gameplay is a classic party-based RPG - explore locations featured in the franchise (Kashyyyk, Tatooine, etc.), talk to characters, gain new friends that join the cause, and make choices that will ultimately decide the main character’s leaning towards either the dark or light side. However, it’s important to know front that nothing substantial has changed here - its been given a fresh coat of paint, but that’s about it.
STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC SWITCH PC
Originally for PC and Xbox, it’s now available on the Switch.
STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC SWITCH SERIES
Released in 2003, Knights of the Old Republic was the first in a series of RPGs inspired by the Star Wars franchise and developed by BioWare, one of the most respected houses at the time. LOW It’s a no-frills port of a 14-year-old game. HIGH The plot and narrative still hold up. A Long Time Ago, On A Console Far Far Away…
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