Dark forces II review

Ever wanted to push a Storm Trooper off the side of a ledge?
Or maybe you've wondered what it would be like to light saber duel
a blind Dark Jedi... or maybe just see a floating upper body? Well
you’re about to get your chance in this review of the classic game
Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight.

Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight is a very fun FPS classic for Windows 95
that details the events preceding the game Dark Forces. One year after
the events of "Return of the Jedi", Mercenary Kyle Katarn finds out the
identity of his father’s murder, which turns out to be a Dark Jedi named Jerec.
So Throughout the game you follow Kyle on his quest to avenge his father and
halt Jerecs evil Dark Jedi Plans... Didn't see that one coming did you?
Well basically the game is a fine combination of a First Person Shooter,
Third Person Shooter, and Roll Playing Game. In the game you receive a
large arsenal of guns which make interesting ways to kill...
well what can only be described as armies of aliens and Storm Troopers.
Later in the game you receive a light saber which is where the Third Person
game play comes in. That with a combination of useful force Powers makes
this game a awesome classic Jedi Experience, even if the light saber
combat mirrors that of a rousing game of Piñata at a children’s party.
That being said what can you expect of a game that’s even older than
the Prequel Trilogy its self. The Story line is compelling to say the least
and should keep your attention quite well, especially since the
cut scenes are far more interesting than the normal computer animated
crap most games today use, don't get me wrong I have a list of the
most awesome cut scenes ever from games, BUT seeing actual actors
is refreshing and a pinch more cinematic. Altogether even though
some might prefer the sequels to Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight
because of their better saber combat, Force Powers, and graphics...
Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight is an amazing classic that’s fun to
go back and play.
Dark Forces gets a 4/5 stars on my list. ****

-Chris Hanna