STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

September 16, 2003

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The online multiplayer classic comes to Nintendo Switch with modernized controls. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. - Play with up to 16 online players in six online multiplayer modes including: Siege, Capture the Flag, …

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Alexander Thomas COGconnected Sep 2003
54.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

44.0

"It was fun to jump back into the Star Wars universe, but bringing back a game 17 years old with a minor graphical update simply isn’t going to work, especially for a fan base of gamers so critical of the …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2003
80.0 /100

"Quotation forthcoming."

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André Reis Starbit Sep 2003
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy brings back a game of a previous time and in its attempt to recreate the original experience, this conversion goes one step too far - or rather, not far enough. While the online multiplayer …"

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David Lloyd NintendoWorldReport Sep 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Without looking through nostalgic-tinted goggles, Jedi Academy seems pretty dated, especially compared to more modern titles such as Jedi Fallen Order or the Force Unleashed. But growing up with the Jedi Knight series has given me an appreciation for the …"

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Dom Reseigh-Lincoln Nintendo Life Sep 2003
60.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

48.0

"While it&s;s not the best the series has been – many could argue Jedi Knight II or Jedi Outcast will perpetually battle for that title – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is still a fun and lengthy trek across …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Sep 2003
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

78.0

"Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy returns with a remaster for Switch and PlayStation 4. Following the footsteps of the successful Jedi Outcast and upgrade it in playability and gameplay balance, though Kyle Katarn&s;s change for a random apprentice makes …"

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Graham Banas Push Square Sep 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Despite the relative lack of polish, wildly swinging lightsabers at one another is a blast. The multiplayer is just as fun as you remember it being."

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Jennifer Sheffield Pure Nintendo Sep 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

75.0

"I think this game offers quite a bit of nostalgia. And even with all of its faults, I found ways to cheese the system or use the Force in fun ways to get through the missions. However, as fun as …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Sep 2003
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Dated visuals and presentation issues aside, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy brings a much improved single-player campaign to the table alongside a genuinely clever and more importantly an enjoyable competitive online multiplayer offering, making it an essential purchase for …"

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Justin Prinsloo Cubed3 Sep 2003
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a welcome addition to the Switch&s;s ever-expanding repertoire, and a great adventure set in the Star Wars universe. Its seldom dull thanks to its enjoyable lightsaber combat, even if it&s;s not terrific by …"

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Marcello Paolillo Spaziogames Sep 2003
64.0 /100

"If you&s;re going to play a simple and funny multiplayer game based on Star Wars franchise, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy might as well be a fair one. But it&s;s a 2003 game, so don&s;t forget it."

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Nicole Hall Daily Star Sep 2003
40.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

32.0

Story

46.0

"The PS4 version of Jedi Academy offers an opportunity to relive a prestigious Star Wars video game classic but sadly delivers little else."

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Peter Spezia NintendoWorldReport Sep 2003
75.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"Once again with this series on this platform, the nostalgia is strong with those who stick by this as an example of what gaming should be today, but new players should be aware of what this game actually is, so …"

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Thomas Medina WayTooManyGames Sep 2003
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a real mixed bag of a game. The combat and character customization is superb, but the campaign doesn’t feel worth it. Amazing multiplayer with lots of depth, but not enough people are playing …"

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