Should I buy Knights of the Old Republic? : Othor Games

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:24 pm

So, I got a hankerin' to play something Star Wars related (since the last SW game I played was Battlefront II when it came out), and I realized I've only heard good things about KOTOR. The reason I'm even asking is because it's an older game, and I'd like to know if there's an otherwise more enjoyable SW game (that's free or reasonably priced) out there somewhere.

It's $9.99 on Steam.

Y/N?

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:41 pm

For $10 you can't go wrong.

It is a great game, selling it for 10 dollars should be a crime.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:15 pm

Y
Yes.
Yeah.
Yep.
Hell yes.
Why haven't you bought it yet?
Hurry up.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:47 pm

Well, I guess it's settled then

EDIT: Any tips for getting started?

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:31 pm

I’m mad that Battle Front 3 got shut down!

It was completed to but then the company went bankrupt I’m not sure. Curse you Lucas arts!

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:59 am

Yes, though you should also look into the Jedi Knight series if you haven't already.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:57 pm

Absolutely.

My favorite thing about it is the character relationships and interactions.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:00 pm

Might as well, but play as sith. The game is FAR superior as sith.

Playing as sith allows you to do one of the most hilariously devious things I have ever seen in any game ever. It's great. Playing as jedi allows you to have a game that's much worse than if you were to play as sith, so I reiterate: play as sith.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:11 pm

The general consensus is going to be "yes, get it, get it now!"

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:39 pm

If you ever played Mass Effect you'll find the gameplay and story flow very similar. Inferior graphics, obviously, but otherwise on par.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:55 pm

Thanks for the information, guys! It's installing now.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:36 am

:slap: Thats for not playing it yet.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:18 pm

Yeah, Sith is easier... Force Lightning, etc.

Put points into Lockpick, or whatever that skill is. I haven't played KotOR in so long... I really should. Also, get to Tatooine, for the best party member ever.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:38 pm

I've played this game about 10 times doing it both ways. Light is just as good as Dark side. Force lightening makes Dark side easier though.

Do yourself a favor and get Jade Empire after you've beaten this game if you haven't played it yet.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:56 am

I've played this game about 10 times doing it both ways. Light is just as good as Dark side. Force lightening makes Dark side easier though.

Do yourself a favor and get Jade Empire after you've beaten this game if you haven't played it yet.

Except it's really not, because:

Spoiler

You can't make Zaalbar kill Mission, which was the best part of KOTOR.

Unless you want to do a weird hybrid of some sort.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:49 am

You have to understand, older games are in many ways better than newer games. It shouldn't reason enough for you to hesitate. GET IT NOW!

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:02 am

abso freaking lutely

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:19 pm

Except it's really not, because:

Spoiler

You can't make Zaalbar kill Mission, which was the best part of KOTOR.

Unless you want to do a weird hybrid of some sort.

Meh, I haven't been into the evil-for-evil sake side of things for a while. Even when I do get around to an evil playthrough I still end up being a good guy.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:37 pm

Play it now.

One of the best games ever made, really just a classic.

Hell, I'm gonna play it again soon too.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:53 am

Yes, for the love of the gods, yes you should.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:05 pm

Another vote for "yes." Also a tip of the hat to wingus for mentioning the Jedi Knight series. Jedi Outcast is hands-down the most fun I've had with The Force.

(Force jump, look down at storm troopers, force pull, watch them fly into the air as you're landing...hilarity ensues...)

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:09 pm

Another vote for "yes." Also a tip of the hat to wingus for mentioning the Jedi Knight series. Jedi Outcast is hands-down the most fun I've had with The Force.

(Force jump, look down at storm troopers, force pull, watch them fly into the air as you're landing...hilarity ensues...)

This is true. I really need to buy this on pc again. I don't think it works on my 360.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:23 pm

Yes, and don't look up to many forums about it before finishing it, because you really don't want the plot spoiled for you.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:36 am

Add one more voice to the chorus, KotoR is one of the best RPGs I've played, on top of being one of the best uses of the Star Wars license.

» Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:24 pm

Yes, and don't look up to many forums about it before finishing it, because you really don't want the plot spoiled for you.

Agreed. If you don't know anything about the story, walk away. Right now. Run. Far away. Until you beat the game. Then come back. We'll (probably) still be here.

As a person, I prefer Light Side- just because I don't see the point in killing people just for the sake of killing people.

However, in line with the above mentioned example, Dark Side has it's own charm. For example:

Spoiler

The Matale-Sandral Feud, which you can rig to leave all involved parties dead in a shootout of their own making.