Sound: I always say that sound in any Star Wars game is excellent. Jedi Academy does not reach the level of, say, Knights of the Old Republic (released several months before this game), but manages to recreate the visually stimulating Star Wars universe to the degree that it does not diminish the game?s overall value. Some of the cinematics are also slightly ?dry?. There are several issues with the visuals, particularly numerous bugs.
All characters and environments (yes, the Star Wars planets) are well designed. Graphics are an important part of any Star Wars game. Graphics: The visuals of the game are well done. I, myself, have not been able to experiment with the Xbox Live section of gameplay, but the traditional split-screen multiplayer (which can be played with simply bots too) is highly enjoyable. The multiplayer, meanwhile, is also great. All of this provides a compelling single-player layer. The element of creating your own character, designing your own lightsaber, and progressing through training adds flavor to the game. You progress through levels and fight enemies - with blasters or with a lightsaber in first-person or in third-person perspective. Gameplay: The gameplay is somewhat similar to the previous Jedi Knight games. In general, Jedi Academy not only provides a rewarding Star Wars experience, but a unique and spectacular gaming experience. The multiplayer mode is also great and adds to the value of the game.
One is a single-player mode, where you are able to create your own character and lightsaber, progressing through an intriguing Star Wars storyline that is action-based, but also includes a number of ?non-action? elements.
Overall: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the next game in the acclaimed Jedi Knight series from LucasArts.