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first-person shooter
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
By Raven Software, released 1 Jan 2003
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is an action game from Raven Software, released for Windows and macOS on Steam. Players take the role of a new student learning the Force from Luke Skywalker, with a choice between the light and dark sides. Character appearance and gender can be customized, and players can build a lightsaber from its handle to its blade. Progress brings access to wielding two lightsabers or a double-bladed one. Missions can be selected through a level selection system, and the adventure features Star Wars characters and locations. Multiplayer includes six modes, among them team-based siege and two-on-one power duel, set across 23 arenas. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, split-screen PvP, Steam Cloud and Remote Play Together. The listed Steam platforms are Windows and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Customize character appearance and gender
- Build a lightsaber and unlock additional styles
- Six multiplayer modes
- Twenty-three multiplayer arenas
- Steam supports split-screen PvP
- Steam lists partial controller support
- Steam platforms listed are Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits Star Wars players who want a story-driven Force student role alongside character and lightsaber customization. Its multiplayer modes and split-screen PvP also fit players looking for arena fights with others.
Jedi Academy pairs a Jedi student adventure with customizable weapons and a range of multiplayer modes. Its Steam listing includes split-screen PvP and Remote Play Together.
