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first-person shooter
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
By Lucasfilm Games, released 1 Jan 1997
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is a first-person shooter from Lucasfilm Games, released in 1997. You play as Kyle Katarn, who must find a lightsaber and learn the Force to become a Jedi Knight. The story pits him against seven dark Jedi, each with unique powers, across 21 levels. The game offers more than 12 Force powers and a 10-weapon arsenal, with light- and dark-side abilities shaping the path Kyle takes. Its multiplayer supports PvP, including shared or split-screen PvP, and the store page describes play over modem, network or the Internet. Steam also lists Remote Play Together, Steam Cloud and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows, and the Steam release date is September 16, 2009. Players can expect a story-driven Star Wars action game with both solo play and several ways to face other players.
What players like, and what they don't
- 21 levels and seven dark Jedi opponents.
- Choose between light- and dark-side abilities.
- Multiplayer includes PvP and split-screen PvP.
- Steam lists Remote Play Together and Cloud.
- Only Windows is listed.
- Controller support is partial.
Who it suits
A fit for players who want a Star Wars first-person shooter with a Jedi-focused story and choices between light- and dark-side powers. It may also suit groups interested in PvP, including shared or split-screen play.
Dark Forces II combines a Kyle Katarn story with Force abilities, weapons and multiplayer PvP. Windows is the only listed platform, and controller support is partial.
