STAR WARS™: KOTOR II

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STAR WARS™: KOTOR II is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Aspyr Media, Inc. and was released on December 18, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

STAR WARS™: KOTOR II is a popular action RPG game, now available on Android. It boasts an ingenious story that stays true to the Star Wars universe and features Marvelous game mechanics. However, the game is known for being full of bugs which can affect gameplay. The classic Star Wars RPG provides an immersive experience for fans of the franchise.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,218 reviews

story40 positive mentions

stability90 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories and is just as enjoyable as the original.
The port runs smoothly on various devices, with many players reporting no issues.
The addition of the Restored Content Mod enhances the gameplay experience significantly.

The game frequently crashes during cutscenes, making it unplayable for many users.
Players experience issues with character movement being locked after combat, requiring a save and reload to continue.
The main menu is unresponsive for some users, preventing them from starting the game.

story
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The story of KOTOR II is praised for its depth and character development, offering a darker narrative that explores morality and player choices, though many players note that it lacks the cohesive flow and resolution found in the first game. While the game features engaging quests and memorable characters, numerous bugs and glitches hinder progression, leading to frustration and incomplete storylines. Overall, while the story is compelling and offers significant replay value, it is marred by technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “KOTOR II was one of the first Star Wars games that drew me in back in 2005; the story and mechanics are fantastic.”
- “The story is amazing and the characters are memorable.”
- “The story is absolutely beautiful; it is truly Star Wars through an honest scope.”
- “The gameplay is better than the first one, but the story begins to fall apart with all the setups that never get paid off.”
- “I loved the game until I was about halfway through, and then it just started to really drag. There was no flow to the missions, and by the end, it's just gotten ridiculous. The story and dialogue just kind of falls on its face, especially the last planet; it's like they weren't even trying.”
- “The game crashes and won't let you advance in the storyline.”
stability
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
2%
87%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent crashes, character freezes, and various glitches that can hinder gameplay. While some users have experienced a relatively smooth experience, others have found the game nearly unplayable due to these issues, particularly after combat scenarios. Overall, the mobile port appears to retain many of the original's bugs, though some players note improvements with patches and mods.
- “The frame rate, the smoothness, the controls, the bug-free experience, and graphics are supreme.”
- “The game runs great on my nowhere near top-of-the-line phone, with no freezes or issues.”
- “Runs great and mods work too; worth the price. I don't know what people are complaining about; I haven't had a single crash and have at least 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “It's a shame but this is an incredibly buggy port with constant crashes.”
- “Game is covered in glitches.”
- “Buggy game crashes so much it isn't playable!”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
Overall, the gameplay experience is generally well-received, with many praising the improved mechanics and depth compared to its predecessor. However, several users report issues such as crashes, lost progress, and occasional janky controls, particularly on mobile devices. Despite these drawbacks, the engaging story and solid gameplay keep players invested, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “I want to give this game 5 stars because the gameplay is amazing.”
- “The experience is awesome and the gameplay is great.”
- “If you love Star Wars and RPGs, this is the best and beats any RPGs I've played in a while with easy skill trees and smooth gameplay.”
- “With the content restored, this feels like a much better gameplay experience, but I must say I am disappointed to be seeing pop-up ads in a $15 app.”
- “The gameplay is better than the first one, but the story begins to fall apart with all the setups that never get paid off.”
- “Game is completely unplayable and continually crashes on the opening cutscene before even getting to any gameplay (using a Samsung Galaxy S10 5G).”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "great" and "insane," while others criticize them as outdated or reminiscent of older consoles. Many users report issues such as crashes during cutscenes and limited graphical customization options, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the game generally runs smoothly on mobile devices, though some players experience minor glitches and frame drops.
- “The frame rate, the smoothness, the controls, the bug-free experience, and graphics are supreme.”
- “Graphics are great, the UI is intuitive; if you liked the game as you remember, I'd say give this a shot.”
- “Super fun game, graphics are insane, to be honest.”
- “I shouldn't have to reduce graphics just to make the game playable.”
- “Brand new phone and the game crashes constantly, even on minimal graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics and crashes.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
19%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for mobile devices, with many users reporting smooth performance even on lower-end phones. However, some players have experienced issues after updates, particularly on specific devices like the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and Chromebooks, indicating that optimization may not be consistent across all platforms. While touch controls are intuitive, the lack of customizable graphical options is noted as a limitation.
- “Touch controls are simple and fairly intuitive, and optimized well for a touch pad screen.”
- “The game is very well optimized considering it's for mobile.”
- “This is a delivery upon nothing we would have ever foreseen a decade ago... top notch performance devs!!”
- “However, it doesn't have many graphical options (like antialiasing, texture size, view distance, etc.) to choose from to customize this performance.”
- “Could use some engine tweaks for performance.”
- “Poorly optimized and just never works.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing disappointment over the presence of pop-up ads in a paid app, which detracts from the overall experience. Others report not encountering any ads and appreciate the restored content, suggesting that the monetization model could be improved by offering additional content as in-game purchases. Overall, the inclusion of ads in a paid game has sparked frustration among users.
- “I just wish the restored content mod could be an in-game purchase; I'd totally buy it.”
- “I have had no crashes, minimal bugs, no ads, and all the restored content.”
- “No ads, no glitches for me on Samsung Galaxy A12.”
- “With the content restored, this feels like a much better gameplay experience, but I must say I am disappointed to be seeing pop-up ads in a $15 app.”
- “Would have been at least 4 stars if those same ads weren't popping up any time I try to read a log or fight an enemy.”
- “Sickens me that even paid games push ads on people nowadays.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability, enhanced by its engaging story and character development, as well as the availability of mods that enrich the experience. Many players appreciate the nostalgic Bioware elements, noting that it surpasses its prequel in replay value. Despite some minor jankiness, the game runs smoothly and provides a fulfilling experience worth revisiting.
- “Beautifully outshines its prequel, with endless replayability.”
- “Lots of that old Bioware flair that is, at times janky, but overall a great experience, with quite a bit of replayability.”
- “It’s great; I've had no issues. The game runs flawlessly on my jank phone, and I got to experience the restored content mod, so I feel I have the full story. It makes sense and is totally worth the price, plus there's lots of replay value with mod knowledge.”
- “Significant replay value and tremendous story and character development.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is noted for its emotional impact, comparable to that of songs or films, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have reported significant technical issues, such as unresponsive controls that prevent interaction with the menu, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “I first played this way back when; it was the first time I realized games could affect me the same way a song does or a film.”
- “I can hear the music and all, but there is no response from the touch.”
- “Music plays, but none of the buttons work with touch.”
- “Terrible game loads to menu with music, but I can't select anything from the menu and can only exit out of the game. I want my money back. Heads up to all S21 Ultra users: don't waste your money. So disappointed.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be inconvenient and tedious, often requiring them to reload previous saves after crashes, which can involve replaying several hours of gameplay. While quick saving and reloading is an option, it is still viewed as a cumbersome process that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very inconvenient and tedious.”
- “The only way I was able to get past the crashing was to reload a previous save (the save in question was of 3 hours of gameplay earlier). Playing from a previous save is tedious, I know, but it worked for me.”
- “You can quick save and then reload, but it's tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is notably highlighted in the darkside route, where players find a blend of hilarity and wickedness that enhances the overall experience.
- “The dark side route is both hilarious and delightfully evil.”
- “The humor in this game is sharp and witty, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever dialogue and absurd situations!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game for its excellent story and character development, highlighting that these elements contribute to significant replay value. The depth of character arcs enhances the overall narrative experience.
- “Excellent story and character development.”
- “Significant replay value and tremendous story and character development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by a lack of responsiveness on the main menu, which may lead to frustration and disengagement for players.