STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

Still one of my favourite Star Wars games of all time. Flexible play style, great characters, amazing story, fun gameplay. Easy high recommendation.

Bioware at it's best. I adore this game in every sense.

God I hope the remake ends up being good.

this game is awesome but i keeps on crashing if the game worked it would be a 10/10

I modded it for 12 hours and broke 8 saves, barely became a Jedi and began antagonising people. 10/10 immersive game that accurately depicts what it's like to fall to the dark side.

Very good WRPG overall. Likable characters, engaging plot, simple but satisfying gameplay, and good areas/quest design. It feels very much like a Star Wars story while still expanding things in its own original direction

Super fun and re-playable, very intriguing and in-depth story, with lots of great characters you quickly fall in love with, all voiced by exceptional voice actors. The turn-based action, and old clunky nature of the game may not appeal to the modern audience any more. But if you don’t mind these elements, you will love this one. And it is way, way better than the MMO.

One of the best video games I have ever played, if not the very best, even 20 years after playing it for the first time. Trust me, besides the graphics, which can be considered by many somewhat outdated, games like Baldur's Gate 3 have nothing on Knights of the Old Republic.

The game is very story driven with lots of choices to be made and places to explore. Also, the companions you come across are all quite unique, with their own character flaws and qualities which you can discover if you decide to chat with them along your journey. The combat is turn based, somewhat close to that used in D&D, since the math done behind the curtains that decide your success of an attack or skill check is made with rolling D20 against various DC (difficult classes) and leveling up also resembles that, but even so, you don't need to know those mechanics to have a good time fighting and progressing your own character, even though, truth be told, the combat is indeed the "weakest part" of the game if you can call it that.

In conclusion, this game is worth the 10$ and then some, you will not regret buying it after finishing the game, especially since it has quite a good replay value as there are quite a few scenarions that branch out along the way based on your actions.

Pretty good combat, but the dialogue and writing can be reaaally outdated and cheesy. Specially the Sith. But it`s a fun time, so I recommend it

Literally the best game of all time and all platforms. It is so good that it's insane.

its an old game, and the graphics are "old school", but if you love SW and arent a FPS neckbeard, then this is a fine purchase on a steam sale. Steam deck friendly as well.

One of the best RPG games ever made that's driven with an amazing story and captivating character building and lore. Would love a remake of this game with modern gaming mechanics.

Amazing classic. The dialogue, especially if you decide to become evil, is so absolutely hilarious and ludicrous at times that I couldn't stop myself from laughing uncontrollably. Arguably the best rpg star wars game I'll ever have the pleasure of playing, aside from the second game, which is equally as ludicrous and hilarious! Gameplay rocks. The only downside is the buggy nature of both games, very frustrating sometimes but I got a clean playthrough for the most part.

Hours and hours of fun here, several different play though options to experience different things on multiple play through, what a great choice driven game look no further after decades I still play this, and PC is the best way to play.

It is old as dirt and extremely rough around the edges. You need to download a patch to make it run at modern resolutions. It will occasionally crash. The combat is clunky and slow. If you are willing to put up with these drawbacks, you will find a game that is absolutely still worth your time. The characters are nuanced and lovable, most have satisfying arcs. The story has some fantastic twists and keeps you interested all the way through, and the game does not overstay its welcome. The leveling and progression are a fun spin on a pen-and-paper RPG system. If you love star wars, play this game. If you don't really care about star wars but want to play a game made and written by BioWare at their peak, play this game. Then play the second one.

Nice story and hours of gameplay.

8/10
really good game just really rough around the edges and has not aged the best but still would recommend any bioware or star wars fan to play this!

I love this game. This is easily one of the best Story lines in the SW universe. I wish they would come out with the modern remake of it already.

Very good game. Well, it can be a bit buggy at times(mainly with your character not being able to move post-combat for a bit, but this can be solved by saving and then reloading), but for a game that is over twenty years old I can't say I didn't expect it. Of course, graphics also aren't up to standard, but that doesn't really matter.

Story is great. Won't spoil the twist, obviously, but I think it works very well. There are some weaker companions story wise (looking at you t3) but most of them are pretty good as well.

Gameplay is also fun, in my opinion. Most of the time, anyways.

Good stuff

Very good game. Though, might not work well on modern systems. Be weary of your character(s) locking place after battles.

Only beaten it once but found it thoroughly enjoyable. You can tell its old but its still a lot of fun to play through and build your character around the star wars universe.

8/10 game, understand it's the game you remember but it runs worse and you will be stuck in place unless your pc runs at 60x60 naturally. Worth when on sale.

So, im sure many would be surprised at the negative review but i honestly cant reccomend *this version* of KOTOR in good conscience, the game is good, alright if very simplified dnd combat, a fun story and a cast that while cliche is still fun to interact with, its a good rpg, far from the best but a good one that any rpg fan would reccomend.

The reason why i dont reccomend the game is because its absolutely borked on pc, at least in my experience.

-frequent crashes
-a memory leak that forces you to quit the game and relaunch every couple hours
-save file corruptions
-random issues like my characters not moving after the battle ends, forcing me to quicksave and quickload to regain movement

These type of issues were very common in my playthrough and they made the experience an absolute pain and soured my experience, an example is that while i was out in dantooine my game crashed every time i left the ruins but that was fixed by... loading the autosave? no other save files worked and i honestly dont know why it fixed itself.

I simply cant reccomend this version of KOTOR because even after installing bug fixes, patching the game to be playable at my monitors resolution (if you dont do this some cutscenes may crash your game) and many other fixes the game still crashed and the memory leak was never fixed, its too much of a hassle, play it on XBOX if you can.

Slow at the start but amazing none the less. Probably one of my favorite RPGs, though I haven't played it in a while (I put 60 hours into it on my phone cause, shockingly enough, there is a Mobile version).

classic game with classic/timeless gameplay and a great story. It still runs solid on modern hardware with minimal glitches. Still one of the best Star Wars video game experiences, especially if you like the "Old Republic" setting.

It's an oldie but a goodie. I would say that it is a great way to spend your time if you have limited internet. Though be warned that you can soft block yourself.

genuinely an amazing game overall. if you can, go in blind. but i will say that the final boss is absolutely horrible. on my playthrough i somehow specced into a character that was completely useless against him. all the guides said to use stuff i did not have and could not go back and grind for because to load an earlier save would be to redo the entire dungeon leading up to him. which, might i add, throws like a gazillion enemies at you almost as if it was created just to drain your resources right before the final battle. i literally had to use cheats to beat him because it would have otherwise been impossible.

so some tips i guess. DO NOT get stasis field or force whirlwind or anything that either has a save or inflicts status effects. at least not until you get the other things i'm about to mention. they're good against every enemy EXCEPT the final boss. what you want for powers is at least one level of lightsaber throw, force immunity, heal, and force aura. for feats you need to max out flurry, don't even bother with the other attacks like critical or power strike. then max out both toughness and conditioning. finally, once you enter the final dungeon there's no going back. you'll know what it is when it's available for travel. it's a space station. USE ALL YOUR CREDITS BEFOREHAND. you need a ton of life support kits and advanced med kits. adrenals too. also make sure you have a bunch of computer spikes because you need them to get armor in the final dungeon. you can't bring companions with you into the final two battles, but you should give them the same stuff.

overall i really enjoyed the game, i just wish the ending wasn't undercut by my character having literally no way to beat the final boss legit.

Did you ever hear the tragedy of BioWare studios? I thought not. It's not a story EA would tell you...

This is the game that was a path to BioWare glory and actual damnation. Why? Because this game was the start of their famous formula that they would use for nearly 2 decades afterwards. Be it Dragon Age or Mass Effect series. With the exception of Dragon Age II, of course. Always defeat big bad baddies, but not before we visit three or four locations to find some gimmicks in order to sway the course of war in our own way. Concluding in an epic battle all to remember. Reminds you of something? Yeah. But there is a big difference. You actually have CHOICE. To finish those tasks, however you please. Without pleasing anyone in the process! Yes, you can be a complete dick to anyone during the game! Not babysitting you, Carth! Not this time! Well, okay. Until the end, so you won't escape from my judgment...

It's actually hilarious that new BioWare games are not indistinguishable from old ones on a surface level. Until you delve deeper and see how much they differ. How much they've been stripped of all that made them exceptional in the first place. Writing, immersion, choice. Even your character's personal agenda! Imagine that! It's a great tragedy that this game is so unplayable on new versions. So people could actually experience this gem for what it is.

And if you want to experience it, just turn off soft shadows and frame buffer effects in order to prevent the game from crashing.

Didn't know that I'd be in the exact predicament as Mission did when Veilguard was released. But oh well. Someone decided to turn on a dark side this time. Or was it all along?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCuaPIonLT8

great game but steam version is broken. play another version

game always crashes no matter what i do, if not then the saves corrupt and I lose hours of progress. shit ass port 11/10 game but god fucking AWFUL port might as well just buy an og xbox and box tv and play it the old school way major bantha poodoo shit sucks ass bad review

my bad og pimp I had mods shit kinda goated im lially so sowwy

The game is bugged left and right and its a miracle to not havit crashed every 5 seconds. That said, it is very good storyline, it really has that feelin of early rpgs. IF YOURE A TRU STAR WARS FANS, THEN YOU SHOULD PLAY IT

This is an old game now, and inevitably cannot be expected to be optimized for modern operating systems.

For me, this results in regular 'freezes' of the character being stuck in place, especially after combat. This can be worked around by saving, quitting to the menu screen, and reloading. However, this becomes a chore. A shame, as the game itself is a hell of a lot of fun, with its customization, compelling storyline, and humor.

Worth picking up for nostalgia, but cannot recommend to everyone on account of its frequent freezes.

Surprisingly good game. It runs on Star Wars D20 (D&D Clone) logic in the background meaning most everything is a dice roll even if not visible, it's very fun to play but you just need to be aware that whenever you aren't directly controlling a party member they're doing one of three things:
1: Getting in melee range during when they are using a ranged weapon
2: Nothing
3: Running off to god knows where
Melee characters also love to run over landmines when you aren't controlling them.
It's a very similar experience to herding cats. It's a great game though, most of my hours in this game were on the original Xbox version as a kid.

My only wish for the game would be for it to be an FPS/RPG game like Fallout because the experience of missing point blank is similar to having your testicles in a vice. Still a great game though. I pawned off a lightsaber

Knights of the Old Republic is easily *the* best Star Wars RPG in existence. It was genuinely the first game that ever made me think games could actually be art. That was just because it felt like a playable Star Wars movie and I have since learned to think deeper, but that does not make Knights of the Old Republic any less great.

With that said, it is also a *dinosaur* of a game. It runs but that's about all you can say it has going for it. You can thankfully get it up and running without too much fuss and it does run well enough after that. It's just something to be aware of.

Additionally, you will also want to know that the combat is this weird psuedo real-time system where actions are performed in combat rounds like a turn-based system but you can move and queue up actions in real-time. I must admit the result is an experience that's rather clunky. Bioware went on to use something similar for Dragon Age: Origins but make no mistake, this system can only manage to be half as smooth as that already rather clunky system.

Once you get past those two matters or maybe you're just an eccentric who really likes real-time turn-based hybrid combat systems and/or maybe is okay playing a game in 800x600 in 2025, you are in for one hell of a time with this game.

A Timeless Classic for Star Wars Fans and RPG Lovers

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a masterpiece that transcends time. Set 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, it offers a rich and immersive story that lets you carve your path as a Jedi or fall to the dark side. The characters are unforgettable, from the witty HK-47 to the stoic Bastila Shan, and the twists in the narrative will leave you speechless.

The gameplay combines traditional RPG mechanics (based on the Third Edition of Dungeon & Dragons) with tactical combat, and while the graphics show their age they still have a charm and style that remains gorgeous to this day. The world-building and storytelling remain top-tier. Whether you're exploring Taris, battling Sith Lords, or uncovering ancient secrets, the sense of adventure is unparalleled.

If you love deep narratives, moral choices, and the Star Wars universe, this is a must-play. May the Force be with you!

great game but i can't move after each fight and have to save, exit and re-load to move again. That is terrible and never was an issue on the console.

Finally got around to playing this, gotta mod it to get it to run right, but this is one of the best stories in the Star Wars universe.

I'd recommend if you can handle the jank, are a Star Wars fan, and can follow a guide to mod it to get it to run well.

Still my favorite Star Wars game to date. Nothing can compare to the way it feels to be able to make your own build the way you want to and still be able to succeed. Choices in the game also have impacts farther down the line. I highly recommend this if you really like Star Wars, I still recommend this if you don't but you enjoy RPGs.

Great game for fans of star wars, buggy, but still a great story.

something wrong with this version of the game. i have textures ripping thorough the sky all over the place and the game keeps crashing. very odd. ran fine in the first area mostly but when i got to the dantoeeeen its like going crazy. maybe need to reinstall idk. cant mod support this game via steam. otherwise its a decent rpg probably not as good as you remember from childhood but its solid. everyone is so rude to the main character its pretty odd but then they turn around and say youre soooooooo gooooooood for all these other reasons its very odd
if it wasnt crashing over and over i'd say its like 6 or 7 out of ten. not bad, just dont recomend cuz this version of the game seems to be cursed

Over 20 years old and still a great game. The story is iconic and a must for any star wars nerd. If you are just into RPGs its still pretty, however kotor2 does have better roleplaying mechanics in my opinion, but I'd still suggest playing this game first.

Pros:
+Great story
+Memorable characters
+Great tactical approach to combat
+Top notch voice-acting
+A major twist that will shock newcomers
+Beautiful orchestrated score with authentic Star Wars feel
+Unique environments
+Hours of content and variety
+Ability to choose if you want to be "good/light" or "evil/dark"
+Game runs smoothly on modern PC's

Cons:
-Graphics haven't aged as well as they should
-Not a lot of aesthetic variety in some gear.
-Some missions/quests make you feel like a chore
-Some enemies and/or bosses have a higher difficulty than they should
-Some story missions require trial and error

Bug(s)/Glitches encountered: The only one I have encountered is that sometimes when exiting a cutscene, I couldn't move my character except when clicking on an object or interacting with another NPC. Fixed by loading from previous save.

Other issues: Game seems to "crash" or window seems to minimize even when you have other programs turned off. Others report graphical issues, although I haven't run into any of them.

Final thoughts: This game is a classic and I loved it back when it first came out. Been playing it for years and will continue to play it for many years to come. Everything you love about Star Wars is right here in this game. Is it perfect? No. But is it a great game? Yes! If you love Star Wars and RPG's, this is the game for you.

I have been playing this game since it was released on the og Xbox. It is AMAZING and a peak star wars game

I feel like this game is loved by hardcore fans but as someone who is younger and grew up with newer games (Lego SW3, Battlefront, ...) getting into this game takes a bit and without the nostalgia it is not that fun for me personally. Mechanics are a bit clunky and progression is a bit unclear (at least to me).

Well writter, not as good as kotor 2 but still good for what it is. Needs mods to make the game more difficult. Basically the entire game is way too easy even on the highest difficulty, with no mods.

My favorite part of the game was when Malak was about to win and then Disney came and uncanonized his ass. Bravo BioWare.

While this classic is near and dear to my gaming heart and from a time when Bioware was a studio with passion and love for the craft, it is also showing its age at this point. A fan patch for widescreen is needed, and you will want to add HD and quality-of-life mods as well. The story and plot are decent, but the combat and mini-games are a drag. Unless you are an old Star Wars fan or have a thing for playing old games from a bygone age, I can't recommend it. But if none of this bothers you, get it on sale and take a trip back in time.

Clunky gameplay nowadays but at its essence this is a classic Star Wars story, with great role play opportunity and potential for multiple runs making different choices. Have played this game maybe 20 odd times and its always fun! An absolute must for any Star Wars fan who is able to look past the outdated graphics and gameplay and instead focus on the story and lore this game adds to the Star Wars EU.

Hard to recommend with this version of the game. I don't mind tinkering with an older game to get it to work, but it requires a modding guide to get it running in widescreen and working to an acceptable level. With steam's KOTOR II version getting patched with controller, workshop, achievement support, it's a shame the first game has been left in this state. I would recommend playing this game 100% as it is a really fun Star Wars adventure, but unless they patch it, I would pick it up on one of the modern console ports.

Still a good game to play on the go on the Steam Deck. I like the story better than any Disney Star Wars movies.

Another amazing Star Wars game from back in the day before Disney takeover. Played countless hours and really enjoyed it so so so much. I highly recommend it. It deserves a remaster.