STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

on paper its a great game... buuuuut...

On Install it works fine-ish, then after a system-restart or crash there's no more sounds. Tried a ridiculous amout of fixes, nothing works. Deinstall, reinstall then its the same as before: it works until it doesnt again.

So only get invested if you can speedrun the game and keep your fingers crossed for no crash.
Or if your bloodpressure is too low

Is fun, more fun with the restored content mod. Make me sad in a way, reminds me how modern day Star Wars is lame. Oh well, at least I can still play the old classics

Story is amazing. Wouldn't recommend if you can't deal with older graphics and game mechanics. 100% worth playing though.

I love this game, but jesus christ you need to mod this game quite a bit to get even proper resolutions working nowadays.

If only Bioware spent time to update this game like Obsidian did with KOTOR2, instead of making DA Veilguard it would have been time better spent.

Again though i love this game, and i got the mods to play nice with the game and eachother. If you know what your doing it'll be maybe an hour at most to get it all set up.

Without a shadow of a doubt, the actual best Star Wars game to ever exist, from it's setting to it's amazing characters and world building, Knights of the Old Republic has everything that makes it THE perfect Star Wars game and nothing has ever topped it (Maybe besides KOTOR 2 with the restored content mod). This game is the perfect example of how Star Wars games pre-disney were extremely unique and made with so much love and detail. It's a shame that Star Wars games nowadays are not as unique as they used to be.

The only problems i have with this game is that I had to download a custom patch to get 1920x1080 resolution which was a bit annoying but not too bad, oh and those damn monkeys on Kashyyyk that won't shut up!

No but seriously, if u call yourself a Star Wars fan and you haven't played this game your doing yourself the biggest disservice in the world

AMAZING GAME!!!!
This game is just awesome. I loved every minute of playing this on the story and development of the charector's that you get to see I am almost positive that this is one of the first games that were made that you could see your companions like or dislike an action that you made while playing the game and it would gain light side or dark side, depending which one you are building up to per the play style that you are going for, for that story line. I have played this many many times and still keep coming back to these games and they are something that I thoroughly enjoy and am a bit insulted if someone has never heard of these. This is the pinnacle of how the star wars games should be and need to keep going and wish they would make more like these. During the game you are set to pick your charector and choose your name etc. while you play and during your play style again your companions will either like or dislike actions that you do during the game and thus dictate what type of jedi you are going to be near the middle of the game, yes you become a jedi, while doing these you companions can either abondon you or turn against you and you are now their enemy and you have to face them. Thus each action that you take in the game has a reaction. And love that about these games. Don't let the movement and the clunkyness of this turn you away get passed that the era it came out and enjoy what the game has to offer in the story.

This is something I really encourage someone to play if they like star wars and the story that this game has behind it, however due the long shelf life I recommend that you wait for a sale to happen and get all of the games in a bundle to play the entire series. This is an amazing play through and something that I personally keep coming back to play again.

With a few mods to modernize the graphics and aspect ratio, it trully is a fantastic RPG from Bioware that withstood the test of time.

barely works on my pc but still alot of fun

Highly recommend.

If you enjoy a good Star Wars story this one is for you. This game is a legend for a reason. I have put a lot more hours on the switch version (Aspyr dropped the bomb on that one).

- If you plan on playing KOTOR 1-2 get this version.
- KOTOR 2 for the switch is broken and DLC was canceled.

A fun game with lots of replay potential. A great way to start or expand the Star Wars game experience.

First time player on 2024, not an RPG fan. Played half and half between SteamDeck and PC

It's a classic. Only downside is that it is indeed a bit outdated, and with that can come with some performance issues associated to compatibility. However; this is one of the best star wars games I've ever played to date.

I played this game almost 21 years after its release. The gameplay is not amazing but it is ok.
The overall visual aspect of the game, of course, is quite far from what games look like nowadays. But in 2003 this was certainly amazing.

But there are things that did not suffer from time : the story, the writing, the characters, the voice acting are all amazing. Special mention to the voice acting here, it is such a masterclass in terms of immersion.

It is so good that in the end the visual aspects becomes absolutely irrelevant, you want to go further.

I now understand why this game is revered among RPG and Star Wars fans : the Star Wars feeling is real .

Great Story however you play it, fantastic twists on both sides of the force!

For being a much older game, KOTOR is surprisingly fun and still accessible to use. There are some grievances with certain controls that I've found, but it doesn't take away from the full game.

If you are going to go through the effort of putting this game on the Nintendo Switch you could at least update it for modern PCs

lots of bugs, crashes frequently, it would be a great game if i could play it.

If D&D met Star Wars. Probably the best Star Wars game out there, and one of the coolest gaming experience that will stay with you even for years. Its what I would certainly call a classic of gaming.

while old now, when this came out it was groundbreaking in so many ways from the story to even the visuals in some ways. Now I still highly recommend it if you are a fan of older game design and it is a must-play if you are a Star Wars fan.

Good luck getting this to run on a modern system.

One of the best RPG of all time. Held back slightly by bugs and old tech, the game still provides a great story with serviceable gameplay. Also the sith path is great in this, very fun.

More than 20 years have passed since its initial release yet the critically acclaimed Star Wars: KOTOR remains one of the best Star Wars games ever made. With Bioware at the helm, already veterans of several previous RPG's, KOTOR is a role-playing game with a turn based combat system. Set 4000 years before the events of the movies, after the conclusion of the Mandalorian War, the Sith and Jedi are embroiled in conflict. We begin as a lowly soldier, with no memory of previous events, but one who we soon discover has force potential. Not only is this an exceptional story, one that could have easily made one of the greatest Star Wars films, but the freedom of choice truly augments the essence of this tale with incredible twists and turns.

Choices matter and will shape the direction that the story unfolds as well as influence the fate of the galaxy. Players can choose to follow the light or dark paths, which heavily determines relationships with our companions and even our appearance. Said companions come from varied backgrounds but hold many attributes of classic Star Wars characters. Most of them are distinct and quite memorable. The various worlds, likewise, are unique in setting and feature their own challenges and quests. The music flawlessly captures the Star Wars feel, with sweeping orchestral themes. The voice acting is solid as well. Although impressive at launch, the graphics are now quite dated and animations can seem stiff.

For those that enjoy RPG's and/or Star Wars, as well as anyone who enjoys narrative driven games, KOTOR is a must-play. It remains a classic, and one that has been influential in future games of its genre.

So awesome. I play this at least once every two years. The story is so worthy as are the side quests. Really replayable to me due to different builds and allies. Nostalgia and an original star wars story that is unrelated to the mainstream.

You might need to change some graphic preferences, but out of that this game is a masterpiece if you like Star Wars or RPG in general

I absolutely love this game! I've been playing it since its release in 2003. The "twist" really caught me off guard. I've enjoyed playing as both Jedi and Sith, and each experience has been fantastic. Plus, there are loads of mods available on Steam!

When this game originally released back in the day, I loved it. Still to this day it is an amazing game. Solid story, great game play, and one of the pioneer games that started the realm of video games way up to the graphics we have today. Even if your not a Starwars fan you can still enjoy this RPG. I highly recommend.

Great game. If you have not played an old school game before, this game is top tier. TRY NOT TO SPOIL THE FUN!

A MUST play if you are a Star wars fan. the twist towards the end of who you are is sooo good! defintaly worth playing and beating even in 2024, who knows if the remake will capture the same freedom of choice as the original! one of the all time greats

finally have this working with xbox controller you have to enable steam input for the game in order to use one. I originally started this game on xbox in early 2000's and never finished I stopped at the 4 star pieces you had to collect

Its so hard to run this game i wish i never bought it, it just doesn't work.

Great game and I would have liked if steam incorporated Community Patches to make it run fine on modern OS and hardware with higher graphical quality mods and cut-scenes.

Had to roll back my drivers to get the game working. But overall pretty decent game and worth checking out.

a very fun lucas arts age starwars rpg

The only flaws I can think of are the graphical limitations (somewhat remedied by mods) and occasional buggy jank.
Otherwise this game is brilliantly written and structured, with very deep mechanics and characters. It very much feels like a true RPG, and I appreciate the vast amount of dialogue options. I, an organic meatbag, adore this game.



P.S: Bastilla is pretty fine

Best Star Wars game. Best Star Wars Story. Best way to experience Star Wars. The majority of the movies are trash, the majority of TV-Shows are trash but this ... this is when Star Wars still meant something more than a pile of hot garbage.

Great game now utterly unplayable from steam without hours of mod fixes, nice.

If you're new to the gaming world and have somehow let this masterpiece slip under your radar, do yourself a favor and get this game. Graphics are dated but I still hold this as a must play game and is among my top 5 games of all time. Narratively, this is a masterpiece and a must play for any Star Wars enthusiast. I can not heap enough praise and accolades for this game, it was made with love and has yet to be beaten by any Star Wars narrative focused game.

One of the GOATED RPGs. Amazing story and world. Great RPG. Gameplay is maybe not the best, but it's still decent.

This is the only Star Wars game i feel like every star wars fan needs to play. Picked it up from a local game store back in 2003 and never stopped playing. I've played this crossed xbox, pc, switch and phone.

One of the greatest Star Wars stories ever written, it completely builds upon George Lucas vision (the 6 films). It's incredible! It's one of the reasons why we hold the new entries to such criticism because of this, it's the gold standard. But, as a PC game, it only works on an old computer. It WON'T go to full screen mode. The programs and patches that work on everyone that everyone recommends, don't work on my computer. And it's a big deal, I'm stuck with like a 480p screen. I'm hoping it can get remastered, I'll change my review when we cross that bridge.

After all this time and amazing releases like the EAs Jedi franchise (and how often do you find yourself putting amazing and EA in the same sentence?) this game still holds the crown.

The graphics are showing a bit of age but it’s never been the primary focus - the gameplay and story telling, the decision making, the multiple endings, different play styles. There’s a lot to love about this and everyone should do at least one play through.

Something, something, dark side...


New Players:
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a turn-based, story-driven RPG where you play a mysterious protagonist. Choose to be a soldier, scout, or scoundrel, each with unique traits and abilities, as you quest to find Bastilla before the Sith, while uncovering your own past.

Review:
I waited years to play this classic, having played KOTOR 2 multiple times. KOTOR 1 is often regarded as the original and I see why, though I have my critiques. It reminds me of the golden days of Star Wars before it became Disneyfied.

KOTOR 1 is a fantastic game, unique in storytelling despite its age. The adventure expands with each new world and companion, making it a remarkable experience for a 2004 game. It stands out for allowing players to choose between Jedi and Sith, unlike many other SW games that limit choices.

However, the game can be buggy. To avoid crashes, check https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic for fixes. While crashes may happen, they weren’t game-breaking for me.

Gameplay:
KOTOR uses a third-person perspective with fast turn-based combat. Leveling up distributes experience among attributes, skills, feats, and Force powers, but options are limited per level. You become overpowered by the end, so plan your playstyle carefully.

Originally made for Xbox, controls feel clunky on PC. Using shortcuts is essential, as clicking can become tedious. The game runs continuously during your turn, so strategic choices matter.

Unfortunately, the game does an incredibly poor job at explaining what does what and where. You have little indication of which attributes you need to upgrade, how many points are enough and what actually makes a difference. For this reason, I HIGHLY recommend doing research about the leveling process. I literally restarted a character, because I was dissatisfied with some points I allocated. The new character turned out to be better just because of a small adjustment, time I could've avoid wasting had I spent some time asking ChatGPT to make things abundantly clear to me.

Graphics:
The game isn’t visually stunning but acceptable for its time. Models and environments vary in quality, but lightsabers and force powers look impressive. I love the fact that you can change your lightsaber colors to whichever crystal color you find. There are some hidden ones, but the most common are blue, green, yellow and red, but purple is actually one of your options as well. Even better is dual wielding, where you can have two colors at the same time... the game really gives options.

Story:
The story follows the typical, unknown protagonist theme, except in this case, the past and events are not quite what they seem. Subtle hints are given towards your past, but nothing is truly definitive until you progress near the end of the game where all of the events come together perfectly. It truly is a quest for answers, and my goodness to you get them.

Generally, I go for a charisma / persuasion style of play for first playthroughs to get the maximum out of the story. I did, however, find that this game isn't too hardcore on needing it to enrich the story. All it does is make some dialogue encounters easier to get through, but not all of them. I found it way more useful with companion dialogue, where you'll find some really interesting side-stories, which aren't required for the main plot, but still awesome to listen to. By not knowing the influence, you can end up spending way more on charisma than needed, which can hamper the combat performance of your character, and take away from other useful skills.

You also have encounters where the use of repair or computer skills are beneficial. You'll often have access to terminals, which can sway a scenario to your advantage, but it can also unlock details that'll make story progression faster. Repair, was another useful skill, which surprisingly was beneficial with one of your companions to progress his story arch, but also enhance his skills in combat (if you ever ended up using him for missions). I get it that first playthroughs are meant to let you test the waters, make mistakes and replay it at another point, but a little bit of text would've gone a long way just to give you some idea of what everything does and why it's important.

All of this information aside, you can also fully focus on a ravager build and just destroy whatever stands in your way. The main plot is influenced by your dialogue decisions at that time, and no skills will have an influence on this.

This brings me to the morality system, which will define you as a light or dark side user. It's evident that the game is oriented towards playing the light. Most dialogue is catered towards it and often make the most sense as well. Dark side dialogue is more often than not just catered towards obnoxious destruction, with almost none of it making sense, other than your character just taking pleasure in killing everything. I know that the Sith are baddies and everything, but there are lawful evil versions of them, therefore this chaotic evil approach ruins the experience for having an interesting dark experience. There's also no real options for playing neutral, which as we know, many choices aren't always clearly light or dark in certain situations. Again, I iterate, this game is old, and the work that was done is truly commendable for its time, but there are other games before this one that gave more weight to your decisions, and gave options that made sense. KOTOR forces you to choose a side with no gray areas.

Conclusion:
I'm glad I finally played this unique adventure. I understand why it's cherished by fans from its release era. It’s old and clunky, but worth a try. With a remake rumored, consider waiting, but it’s an affordable classic, so pick it up on sale and enjoy!

It maybe old but it is a great game. You make your own choices and face the consequences. I haven´t even finished the game yet and I feel like this has so much content. I hope the remastered is just this with improved graphics

I've played this on every system I've owned, hard mode, easy mode, solo, heavily modded, vanilla. Any combination of companions and alignments. I've beaten this over 40 times and I still had a new experience just today. Truly magnificent game. If you're on the fence because the graphics are potato quality, I guarantee you it is worth it!

Bastila is into my character, it doesn't feel real to me like its a fake world.

Honestly still one of my favorite RPGs to date, and I still play this on my Xbox a few times a month. Just BUY IT!!!!

Classic. One of my favorite games of all time. Great mechanics, great story and just a great play. May have to adjust your graphics to prevent it from crashing, but very easy.

Lots of bugs but it's still a great story

This game is old and broken. BUT fuck is it good. Simply put it is worth experiencing as one of the greatest rpgs of all time.

One of the greatest games of all time, definitely the best star wars game of all time. This is game is pinnacle comfort food.