Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

November 18, 2003

ActionRPG Nintendo SwitchPC

Four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith and you are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force and save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of …

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Abdul Saad GamingTrend Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is frankly a fantastic game and is objectively one of the best Star Wars games ever made. The languages are accurate, the character designs are flawless, and the art design is incredible. It&s;s …"

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Adam Carr TheGamer Nov 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Knights of the Old Republic is still a fantastic RPG. Its best years are certainly behind it, but what it does well, it does better than most games released today. If you can look beyond the clunky controls and slightly …"

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Adrian Ruiz But Why Tho? Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

93.0

"Even though it is nearly twenty years old and I can’t wait to see how my next playthrough goes since Knights of the Old Republic is a game that keeps on giving."

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Alex Fuller RPGamer Nov 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"For those who haven’t played it before, the Switch port is an ideal time to find out why BioWare’s 2000s output is so highly regarded. For those who have, it’s a great opportunity to recover those fond memories on an …"

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Audra Bowling RPG Fan Nov 2003
91.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

91.0

"Even at almost twenty years old, the classic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is an excellent RPG port for the Switch."

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remains one of the best games ever made and arguably the best Star Wars game."

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Christopher Reed The Thirsty Mage Nov 2003
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

90.0

"Despite some dated design elements that could have used a few modern adjustments, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is as playable and engaging today as it was when it was released in 2003. The core gameplay mechanics still …"

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Dan Laframboise Rapid Reviews UK Nov 2003
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

64.0

"Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic takes place 4000 years before the Galactic Empire, and the Jedi Knights have fallen at the hands of the Sith. It’s up to you, a nameless protagonist, to save the Jedi Order from …"

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Drew Sherratt VGamingNews Nov 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Picking up Knights of the Old Republic is absolutely still worth your time and money in 2022. There’s an engaging story with a timeless focus on good versus evil, and mechanics that allow you to choose your own destiny – …"

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Elliot Hilderbrand Gaming Nexus Nov 2003
88.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"It&s;s easy to look back with rose tinted glasses when it comes to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. But after spending a week back in this world I can easily say there are no tinted glasses here. It&s;s …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic is possibly the best game in the extensive Star Wars franchise and thanks to Aspyr we can play it on Nintendo Switch in what may be the best version of the title due …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Nov 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Revisiting KOTOR was a wonderful experience on Nintendo Switch. I found it surreal that once upon a time I was playing this game on a monstrously large console and now today I can play it portably. KOTOR felt like a …"

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Jase Taylor GameGrin Nov 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Knights of the Old Republic presents us with an excellent, if not predictable, story in the galaxy far, far away; while it has aged, KOTOR remains a solid RPG to this day."

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Nov 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"It provides a depth that few Star Wars games have and its place in the timeline makes it relevant to modern fans even if you otherwise have no interest in legends content. Yes you&s;ll spend a long time running back …"

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Justin Michael GameSkinny Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"One of the best Star Wars games is now portable. Here&s;s how it stacks up on the Nintendo Switch."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2003
82.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"It&s;s always a bit tougher with revered classics to return to them long after they were originally made, worried about whether they&s;ll continue to retain their classic qualities that made them shine when they were released..."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Nov 2003
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

85.0

"I won’t try to beat around the bush or hide the fact that, yes, Knights of the Old Republic has aged a lot ever since it first came out a whopping eighteen years ago. Its visuals and confusing control scheme …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Nov 2003
95.0 /100

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still exceptional 18 years later, and this new Switch port is the best version we&s;ve ever played."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Nov 2003
76.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"It’s still a good story, though, with an arc and characters that impressed 2003 Star Wars fans and RPG players hungry for more of what they loved best. Mechanically, the moment-to-moment gameplay definitely shows its age and the writing isn’t …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Nov 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic may have lost some of its luster as the years have gone on, but the foundations of a well-written and enjoyable RPG haven&s;t aged a day. If you can get past things like …"

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Nov 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Bioware’s first RPG foray into gaming stole the hearts of myself, and I’m sure others has not aged well, and has a lot of difficulties to overcome."

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Raquel Cervantes NaviGames Nov 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"A classic with a good facelift, very effective while we wait for the remake."

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

95.0

"Overall this means that Knights of the Old Republic is still one of the best games ever made, even if it&s;s not received any particular improvements on its older versions. The main pull here is that players can finally enjoy …"

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Scott White RPG Site Nov 2003
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"BioWare&s;s legendary first trip to a galaxy far far away is now available on the Nintendo Switch with a solid port that is an easy recommendation for new and old fans alike."

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Sérgio Mota Starbit Nov 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

71.0

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch is a conversion work that was perfectly carried out and which brings the much beloved RPG to a new format in all its glory. Fans of the series and …"

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Sterling Guilherme JumpCut PLAY Nov 2003
50.0 /100

"Despite having heard for years that this is one of the greatest games of all time, I still walked away disappointed. Hopefully, the remake does this classic better."

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Nov 2003
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

95.0

"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Switch) is a faithful port of an already outstanding RPG. Barring small graphical artifacts, an oversized text box, and multiple loading screens, KOTOR is an easy recommendation for Switch owners that RPGs should …"

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