Much of the foundations of those later titles can be found here. KOTOR is considered the framework that started BioWare down the path towards Mass Effect (released four years after KOTOR) and Dragon Age: Origins. If this semi-open world and party system sounds familiar, you are not wrong. There are also some situations where it is possible to kill off certain companions, though these situations are few and far between. These companions have their own opinions on events as well as party dialogue, which makes matching them up with different people in the party quite enjoyable as you can hear voice lines that further flesh out their personalities. The game employs a three-person party system: you and two other companions to accompany you. You also get to meet more characters that can join your party. But once the story progresses you have a chance to visit numerous planets throughout the galaxy at your leisure. For the first two-three hours the game keeps the guard rails on as you must escape the situation you find yourself in. This is very reminiscent of the opening scene from 1977’s A New Hope, though our protagonist is much more combat capable than R2-D2 and C3-PO. The story begins as many Star Wars fans would expect after the traditional word crawl through space that gives you a brief summary of events, we find ourselves flung into a dangerous situation aboard a cruiser that is under fire from enemy fighters. There's a clear interest in this older title, so I decided to take a look back at the PC version of the first game. However, as of this review, the fate of that remake is in question following news of trouble at developer Aspyr. Back in September 2021, a full remake of the original was announced during a PlayStation showcase. This popularity has led to KOTOR and its sequel being adapted for the Nintendo Switch, with the first game being released in November 2021 and the sequel as recently as May 2022. KOTOR has had a strong hold over Star Wars fans and RPG enthusiasts from the early 2000s. It was so successful at the time that Obsidian Entertainment was contracted to develop a sequel to be on store shelves just over a year after the first game’s launch. Over the years it has been referenced as the best Star Wars game ever made. If you’re any fan of RPGs then you have at the very least heard of the 2003 BioWare title Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic ( KOTOR). Reviews // 9th Aug 2022 - 10 months ago // By Jase Taylor Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Review
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