Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- September 12, 2003
- Aspyr (Mac)
- 31h median play time
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still exceptional 18 years later, and this new Switch port is the best version we’ve ever played.
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- story13,925 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- gameplay4,142 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- graphics3,919 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
- stability1,255 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
- music775 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- replayability691 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- character development301 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny256 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- atmosphere237 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- optimization210 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
- grinding154 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
- emotional117 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- ads12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Nintendo Switch] | REVIEW
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has aged well over the last eighteen years, with the adventure still proving as enjoyable now as it was in 2003. It feels great to play on the Nintendo Switch too, even if the controls can be a little clumsy in places and the visuals are dated, though that latter issue is one you won’t notice so much when playing handheld. Whether you’re a returning player or embarking on the journey for the first time, you’re sure to have a good time with this impressive port of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Here’s hoping Aspyr Media keep up the pace with their Star Wars releases and bring the sequel to the console too…
80%STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic Review
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’t aged a day. If you can get past things like awkward controls, middling presentation, and a complete lack of handholding, the 30-ish hour campaign offers up an engaging romp through the beloved Star Wars universe. We’d give KOTOR on Switch a strong recommendation to any fans of Star Wars or RPGs in general, just with the caveat that you’ll get more out of it if you can stomach archaic game design elements.
70%Knights of the Old Republic Review
It's a strange one. There couldn't be a title that's more due of a remake yet also still a really good time as Knights of the old Republic. Although it came out around the same time as when the prequels were in cinemas, it has more in kin with the classic trilogy insomuch as what was once cutting edge is now low-fi and that very aspect comprises a large part of the charm. Not without issues, but to focus on those issues in the harsh light of day would feel too much like pestering an old person for losing their teeth - an influential old person, with lots of great stories. So, while a remake is most welcome one does wonder if it'll lose something in the translation about what makes this version work. It's the OG that captures the scale of the Star Wars Universe unlike any other Star Wars game. It absolutely deserves play in 2022.
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