STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

So its a bit jank

But it is hella fun. I am going to play with the restored content patch next time ^^

pretty good
dark side is comical levels of evil it's fun
light side is just being a space mormon

This is a good game. But UI and gameplay has not aged so well. It is fun but slow paced. Characters and story are still holding up very well. Some fights are insanely hard.

oldschool masterpiece,, story is awesome,, 10/10

Force Storm. Force Storm. Force Storm. Force Storm. Force Storm.

Wow this game's pretty easy huh?

Force Storm. Force Sto-...

I reference this game every third conversation in my daily life. It is both a master class in how to write philosophical, morally challenging characters and making a game worth playing despite being unfinished. It being unfinished can be somewhat mitigated by mods, but i've always found it to still be superior in its unfinished form. I replay KOTOR 1 more often, but i think about KOTOR 2 more often. KOTOR 1 is a very complete "Star Wars Experience", but KOTOR 2 is what Rian Johnson wanted to make with The Last Jedi. It challenges every convention of the Star Wars universe and things held sacred. This opinion is an old one for anyone that grew up with the pre-Disney Old Canon of Star Wars, but might be new for younger fans. Kreia is probably one of the best examples of an anti-villain that i can think of in fiction. Obsidian is a developer that I follow often for their dialogue and philosophical musings and consider many of their games to be among my favorite RPGS.

This game introduces amazing philosophies on the nature of power and what it means to wield said power. Learned a lot about myself playing this game. Its fine.

Finally got around to finishing this when Nar Shaddaa caused massive burnout on me, this was a really interesting game with a great deconstruction on the whole belief system of the setting.
The Restored Content Mod can't fix some of the issues it has.

Any time a conversation is happening? Most interesting time ever.
The gameplay? Obviously not very engaging but it was fun getting force powers that just crowd control the hell out of everything, and the stances are a neat idea too.

Some of the dungeons or extended sequences in this game could be very long and draining where I feel this type of combat is better suited for minimal encounters that are more difficult.

I played on easy but I never really saw much vision for speccing into stuff like stealth or demolitions either.

Gonna look into what I didn't see as a result of my playthrough.

I appreciate the variety of cast members on display and the number of them, but doing Nar Shaddaa as one of the last things made getting 2 party members there a very odd experience without much time to get to know them at all.

The structure of the game also made switching party members infrequent.

And with the amount of variety sections or moments where you're locked out/very far away from your ship, the encouragement to swap members was also bare.

Maybe I missed something but also not much content behind a fair few of them either?
They're all a lot more interesting than you'd expect though.

Namely (and obviously), Kreia.
A mouthpiece of the writers for both critique of you as a player and the concept of the force and cultures around it (boy does it not hold back on either, frustratingly so at times for the player lol).

At times it can feel like she's seesawing to be contrarian but hey.

The return to Dantooine scene at the academy might be of my favourite game story reveals ever, amazing directing usage of Bioware's Odyssey Engine on top of the themes surrounding your characters nature.
11/10 emotional reaction from me.

I wish the game got the time it deserved in development and that it was the standard of writing in SW.

Probably the best single player Star Wars RPG out there in my opinion. Mandatory game for any lover of Star Wars or RPG's in general. There are few games that do player-character interaction as well as KOTOR, making the characters on your team memorable even years later. Iconic.
Make sure you also pick up the "Sith Lords Restored Content Mod", which really improves the game further by re-adding previously cut content due to time limitations in development.

Absolutely defined my childhood. I still remember Christmas when it came out driving to my dads house reading through the manual. God I wish they made more, the mmo no way fills that void. I should have named my character darth plaguis because them never making a third single player game is the true tragedy of plaguis the wise.

This game is pretty sweet for being 20+ years old. It's a really solid sequel to the first game.

If you're on an all AMD system like me you will need to turn the resolution down to avoid the character freezing bug after combat. I have all the graphics settings on max with all options enabled except for that. I got it to work correctly at 1600x900 @ 60hz. Hope this helps and enjoy the game!

Install restored content mods, enjoy peak star wars philosophy and some good ideas in an old janky package

The Best Star Wars RPG, shame it is in an unfinished state but if you can get hold of the restored content Mod then it is a more complete experience.

Wanted to play this back in the day for the original Xbox. Probably one of the best Star Wars D&D style RPGs. It does a really good job at letting you choose how you wanna play, whether that be a malevolent or benevolent character. It has some improvements in combat/menu-ing and QoL. The story is actually surprisingly darker than most other Star Wars games.

The game DOES have modern improvements despite its mid 2000s release. Unlike KOTOR 1, it plays really well on modern systems and comes with some mod support. The Restored Content Mod is the most popular but honestly, I can see why that content was cut. The missions that come with it are either unbalanced or uninteresting. They don't really add anything to the game.

I finished this game today, and I can easily say that I had a great time. It may an older roleplaying game which doesn't get as much attention compared to something like the fallout games. But it still holds up very well, and could be easily enjoyed if you're either a Star Wars fan or a roleplaying game fan.

Holy moley amazing guacamole~

This game is fun, it is dated which can be seen by memory leaks (play a session too long and voice lines starts auto skipping, just exit game and re-launch it), as well as not having a sheath option for weapons so you always run around with your weapons out (Seeing a squad member fly a spaceship presing buttons with a giant cannon in their hand)

But it is a whole bunch of fun, make sure to go to the workshop to get the mods though, the most downloaded top one fixes a bunch of bugs, makes the game look better and restores some cut content.

Beat this game for the first time over 10 years ago on the original Xbox. It holds up 'alright' on the PC. Not bad, not as amazing as the first one. The game feels rushed. Could be more drawn out as a whole and the characters could be given more personality like the first one. If you're a Star Wars nerd, it's worth the play.

i am such a HUGE fan of the first KOTOR and have played through it a million times. it is the single most impactful gaming experience of my life. BUT, this sequel unfortunately does not live up to the legacy of the first, missing out on the beautiful story, character building, and progression the first game build. i plan on eventually giving this game a full playthrough, but my 70 hours has not led me to believe this game is worth a playthrough.

As long as you use the restored content mod and a few others to optimize for modern systems i would say this game improves upon the first and is extremely replayable... Except for peragus that part can burn.

I have mixed feelings about this game it truly is a great game BUT besides the writing being spotty at times and even with all the patches\mods it will always have a chance to bug out on you. The only thing I could say is play at your own risk and keep a lot of saves, throw in some bug fix mods before you play. It's a darker game than the first game but all the Star Wars goodness is here, absolutely recommend it... with a warning tag.

The sequel to one of the greatest RPGs ever made and it just so happens to be Star Wars, KOTOR 1 shown the lightside of the galaxy and how bright and optimistic it can be. KOTOR 2 Shows all that is wrong with the galaxy.

Anybody that is at least remotely interested in Star Wars, or even just Sci-Fi in general, should absolutely and definitely play this game. It is, without a doubt, one of the best games ever made, period, and definitely the best content that has ever spawned out of the Star Wars franchise.

11/10. Legendary game.

classic game I have played for hundreds of hours. replay every few years. even better with mods

Excellent game with restored content and other modes. Steam workshop support means you can install these with a few clicks, no fuss at all!

Great Star Wars RPG that stands out with its unique and philosophical take on the Force. The Writing is top notch and the gameplay feels more refined compared to the 1st game,

Unfortunately some areas of the game feel unfinished, even with the Content Restoration Mod.

Definitely recommend it tho even if you are not a Star Wars fan.

Stuck after combat have legit tried every single possible fix for 3 hours only F4 F5 works but that is so terrible and annoying i'm hoping they fix it such a shame so many people cant play this amazing game.

still goes hard in big 2025. recommended with The Sith Lords Restored Content Modification (TSLRCM). one of the best games oat

I enjoy the story but my god is the game stability and saves abysmal. So yes I recommend it but be very careful I had to restart a further back save because there was a setting missing from a .ini file.

even after 20 years this game still hold up to the classic RPG style. Using the TSLRCM, I felt a ton of nostalgia and still do love the story of the game. if you like star wars you'll like this.

Still holds up after all these years.

If you want the "complete" experience, download the Mod from the Workshop that enables the "lost" content.

You can run the game on any resolution and refresh rate, but if the refresh rate runs too high you'll run into the stuck after combat bug. Fix is to limit frame rate to slightly above 60 fps (currently have mine at 62) each time you play through Nvidia Global settings or w/e alternate is on AMD.

If you can get over these small things game is totally worth it.

This game brings back memories from my childhood when I would play it but would never get very far, now that I am older I am glad I went back and completed it. Amazing story, plus I mean its a good Star Wars game that puts you right into your imagination and lets you play it out. Sure the combat may not hold up to today's standard but none-the-less you will have fun and not want to touch any other game while you grind through this. I need to install the mod that gives you all the dropped content too and do another play through now.

Though it is the second game of the series you do not have to play the first one. I will say that HK-47 if my favorite character in both games.

This game is one of my favorites. However, there is a graphics glitch that so many users warned about. What ends up happening is the target you need, either opening doors, lockers, picking up items goes away because it the graphic glitches and you cannot focus on that target. So, a few things happen. Your character gets stuck and you cannot move them, or you have to use another character to move. Then, in many cases you cannot use the target, for instance picking up an item, unless you save the game and reload. It is so annoying. They have never tried to fix this glitch but have no problem charging people for a game that does this all the time.

Really fun when it works, just not a fan of it crashing at random points with or without mods.

Great time so far! I play play the game on controller and it feels great. Older game but that dose not stop the combat and story from being amazing! its benn said but be sure to grab the mod patch u can get from the mod tab and select best of all time and it should be the one you need. 10/10

This is the best Star Wars thing ever created. Interesting characters and a great story. This game tricked me into getting into D&D system games and I have a lot of nostalgia for this.

I wish I could wipe my memory and play this again for the first time.

One of the finest Star Wars stories ever told. I can't believe they didn't continue making entries in this series

Grew up playing this game on the original XBox and have always loved it. It's old as dirt so obviously the graphics didn't age well but it's still a fantastic game 10/10

fun game i've had for a while and never quite get to finish, it's a little buggy, the worst part is that it feels like it was made on an extremely tight budget

One of the most influential games of my life, was too young to properly enjoy it then, but I've throughouly enjoyed it now as an adult even more.

If you want a good story and great dialog (especially from a certain robot) then I would recommend the game for you.

The most glaring downside would be the difficulty, as the game is just far too easy even when putting it at hardest.

But do get the first one first, while you don´t need the first one to understand this one, it is simply better IMO.

game is bugged. combat ends, you cant move unless you reload. disappointed that they couldnt deliver as this is a great game when running correctly.

This is one of my all time favorite games. Playing on a PC with mods after originally playing on the XBox is a lot of fun. The game play is excellent.

Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is definitely one, if not THE ONE, of my favorite games of all time and an amazing narrative in the Star Wars EU/Legends continuity. The story line follows the events preceding/during KOTOR I (roughly 3,000 years before The Phantom Menace/The Skywalker Sagas) including Exar Kun, the Mandalorian Wars, and the rise of Sith Empire under Darth Revan and Malak. The narrative telling is second to none, along with the superb writing, engrossing characters, and a plethora of game changing choices that let you roleplay as either a fully light sided or dark sided force wielder (and/or all points between). The sheer depth of the supporting characters/party members plus, their dialogue/interactions, with both the player character and each other are widely considered some of the best in Star Wars for good reason and warrant multiple playthroughs to truly experience KOTOR II. The graphics and controls still hold up very well too, even 20+ years down the road from release although there is no true controller support (my first KOTOR I/II experiences being at release on the OG Xbox do leave me a little nostalgic for the ol' Duke), and should be comfortable for any RPG fan or easily learned for those new to the genre.

The only real downside to KOTOR II is that it was rushed several months early for a Christmas 2004 release after the first KOTOR's multiple 2003 Game of the Year successes, so some of the dialogue/content was sadly either cut or left slightly unfinished/unpolished. Most of this has been corrected with excellent community/developer modding support, especially The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod, and is easily found and added via the Steam Workshop for the complete KOTOR II experience.

Both KOTOR I and II are nigh unmissable pillars in the overall Star Wars universe and deliver an engrossing foundational depth to the later Sagas rich story telling, with KOTOR II being the deeper and more profound narrative of the two (lines such as "Apathy is Death" still resonate in their poignancy with me even today and illustrate the philosophical depth of the writing along with less of a forced light/dark, good/evil binary dichotomy to the overall theme than the first game). If you love Star Wars then definitely give both games a shot with perhaps even multiple playthroughs as the light/dark side choices warrant at least two run throughs each, along with the male or female player character choice in KOTOR II making for major additional narrative changes that truly need four full playthroughs to experience. If you love Black Isle/BioWare/Obsidian style narrative driven cRPG's then I'd highly recommend both as well! Both are fantastic for gamers of all ages/ability (even as an introduction for new or young gamers as KOTOR I was for myself with RPG's), with KOTOR II being the overall deeper experience, and both can be easily found on sale for $4.99 or less. Personally, always 10/10 Stars with KOTOR I being an easy 9/10 too!

I have a long history with this game, I remember when I got it on disk so many years ago when I was young, I remember my disappointment at finding out it was so short and rushed. I also remember certain parts of the game that I was genuinely afraid of. Now though this is one of my favourite games ever. With the right mods this game becomes so much more, and I whole heartedly recommend it for everyone.

This is a great game that I highly recommend. I've been an avid player ever since I was little and being able to play my favorite games again on Mac is even better! The old timey feel and nostalgic apparatus that the game creates is one of a kind and the best time I have is playing this and many other games like it. Thank you ubisoft!

This is an incredible game even if you are not a star wars fan; however, if you are a star wars fan it is, possibly, the ultimate game. The Knights of the old republic duo will scratch the itch every fan of the lore posses. If there is a drawback of this game, it would be the fact it was forced to be released the before it was completed. Sith Lords ended up short an entire planet, many quests, several beloved character introductions and mission closures. Despite what could have ruined the game irreparably, Bethesda succeeded brilliantly! And now, steam and a host of excellent fans(developers in their own rite) have brought us the lost chapters and their own epic take on a beautiful story! DO NOT miss KNIGHTS of the OLD REPUBLIC 1 & 2 play and replay often.

If you plan to read the Expanded Universe books tied to these games then by all means buy and enjoy this to the fullest. if you are a more casual fan looking for the best Star Wars has to offer than play KOTOR 1 and only 1. this game was very rushed and it pales in almost every way compared to the first game aside from some really enjoyable mini games. I enjoyed my time with KOTOR 2 and easily claim it to be a net positive experience but i feel it is ONLY because i have read so many of the books. Otherwise i could see this entry turning a casual off to the EU. I'll elaborate if somebody ever asks me to but otherwise play KOTOR 1 and sleep happily. Cheers.

One of my all-time favorite CRPGs, KOTOR 2 is an excellent sequel and is the golden standard for Star Wars videogames.

Instead of just becoming a cookie-cutter sequel to Bioware's classic, Obsidian managed to make this sequel their very own game that challenges any preconceived notions on the Jedi and Sith mythos without forcing the player to act in reverence to such narratives and iconography but rather as an active part of the discussion.

Highly recommend if you're a Star Wars fan AND also a big fan of CRPGs.

Best star wars game ever made, and one of the best story-driven games ever made. period.