For 1997, the graphics are great, never did I think once about them having awful graphics as a kid. After playing games like Knights of the Old Republic, I realize that it isn't the best, but the story line is great.
The use of blue screen was wonderful, the acting was good and you couldn't wait to get through a level to be rewarded with a short movie to add to the story each time you finished.
Challenging but fun, Dark Forces II has a great plot.
Taking place several years after the events in Return of the Jedi, it begins as Kyle looks for new information of his father's death from a droid named 8t88 ('88' for short). Kyle is informed by 88 that his father was killed by a Dark Jedi named Jerec. 88 tries to kill Kyle but he escapes from a gun to the head and chases 88 for a stolen data disk meant only for Kyle from his father. Afterwards, he recovers a lightsaber from his father's workshop, compelling him on a journey to confront his father's murderers and to discover his own latent Force abilities. While on this journey, Kyle learns that seven Dark Jedi (Yun, Pic, Gorc, Boc, Maw, Sariss, and Jerec, the leader), his father's killers, are intent on finding the Valley of the Jedi, a focal point for Jedi power in the universe.
Kyle starts the game with no knowledge of the Force. As the player progresses through the game, Kyle gains Jedi abilities, known as "Force Powers". These powers fall in three general categories: Neutral, Light, and Dark. The game awards one "Force point" upon the completion of each level, and an additional point if the player finds all of the secret areas. These skill points can be allocated towards any Force power, boosting that power's effects.
Jedi Knight is noted for the ethical decisions integrated into the game play. Kyle is a neutral character for most of the game, neither fully Light nor Dark. Actions against unarmed civilians throughout the game, as well as what Force powers a player chooses throughout the game, will sway Kyle towards the Light or the Dark sides. Eventually, the character Kyle must choose between Light and Dark; how he chooses depends on the player's actions throughout the game. A "Force meter" displays Kyle's progress towards either side during breaks in the action.
The game is incredible, wonderful plot and character development. Jason Court really brings Kyle to life, showing his instability and how he isn't always sure, but keeps him cool and collected, making Kyle a memorable character and bringing the whole game together with his acting.
All in all, this game is very good, I'm surprised after 8 years of playing this game, I can still find entertainment and enjoyment from it. With a wonderful ending that really brings it all home, what isn't to like about it?
