First review of Kotor 2

[Pope]

"As the mystery of KOTOR II slowly unravels, so does the galaxy. Eventually the free roaming planet hoppin gof KOTOR comes back into play, but don;t think for one minute we're going to tell you why. Suffice to say, it's something far graver then peicing together parts of a star map"

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Aw crap... Must I really wait another 2 months?

[DSLuke]

We could always use an xbox simulator.....

 

does anyone know if it can work?

[Volourn]

"The game really hasn't been hyped much."

 

Um. You gots to be jokin'. KOTOR2 has been hyped just as much as KOTOR if not more so. It's also a lot easier to hype it when you can put in "Seuqel to the tope selling and critically acclaimed KOTOR is coming out soon and it'as even better!" That = insta sells = supe rhype.

 

As for reviews, the score really isn't that important in the long run. I notice that even reviews with variant scores (ie. 9.5 - 8.5) will usually pin point the good and the bad almost in sync. the emat of the artcile discussing the features not the opinions is what really matters.

[SilverSun]

Another Speculation/Spoiler of sorts from the info listed.

 

 

If you're trying to fix HK up,and he's out if through most of the game does that mean he doesn't count as an actual party member? Meaning there's another open slot in the Party list?

 

[SilverSun]

Little more info said to be in the mag,as before read at own risk.

 

 

Kreia = Obi Wan chick with 1 arm

Atton Rand = Han Solo Guy

Bao-Dur = A Zabrek tech specialist. Darth Mauls race

Handmaiden= Protective stowaway

Visas Marr = Blind Jedi Sentinal

T3-M4 = Droid

 

[guybrush threepwood]

is there some non spoiler part of the review?

[SilverSun]

"For a sequel to such a classic title, it was almost expected for it to 'do' an Empire Strikes Back. Well it not so much 'does' an Empire Strikes Back, as 'outdoes' it.

 

If you want dark side fury and hopelessness for all that is good in the Galaxy, KOTOR II's got it in spades"

 

"For the first few hours of play (four or five without sub-quests, touching doublefigures with) there is nothing to do but run. The hunt is on and you'll find yourself making desperate, frantic dashes across many worlds to escape the Siths clutches."

 

"You will be worn, beaten and humiliated by the time the pursuit eases a little. You'll resent the game for making you suffer hours of relentless, seemingly hopeless fleeing, but trust us you'll appreciate it

 

((Not huge,but could be considered one none the less))

 

Obsideons decision to make you defenseless for so long was a risk, but the moment you cobble together your first makeshift 'sabre it's like rediscovering what made KOTOR so great in the first place. And from then on in, you're armed almost well enough to start investigationg this most devious and delicious of stories. "I am your father" doesn't even come close"

 

 

The Party

 

"Each has an agenda and seems to be helping you because it suits them, not because they are particularly beheld to you. This causes friction within the group, which, naturally you're left to resolve.

 

The implementation of potentially volitile 'side taking' within the party is just the first of many new interwoven elements of KOTOR II"

 

"Depending on how long you listen to someone, or how often you heed their advice, their opinion of you will rise or fall, as will their force alignment.

 

Others in your party who disagree with your actions (light or dark) will then cease to offer help, so there is potential for your team, the people you'll rely on to save your life, to implode from within"

 

"....but as Kreia the Obi-Wan of the peice points out, simply doing the right thing is no longer adequate. Through the new force bond you can see, via Kreia's telepathy the consequences of your actions.

 

You may give a begger credits, but then to witness him murdered for them, makes you question and second guess everything you're asked to do"

 

 

"There are a few sub missions in KOTOR II that require you to take control of other characters. One of these is a dark side C-3P0 who pursuades his dark side companion (a dark side R2, naturally) to go on a killing spree"

 

"With the entire crew of the Ebon Hawk apparantly dead, it comes as a bit of a surprise when you open the cargo hold to discover the fizzing AK-47 droid from the first game. The psychotic droid seems to have been irreparibly damaged following the mysterious disappearance fo the crew

 

With newer AK-50 and AK-51 droids being used to hunt you by the Sith, A -47 might hold a few clues as to why the original crew are missing. If you want to repair him this becomes one of KOTOR II'S ongoing mini-games. Every planet you visit has a part that will mend him. The question is though, will you want to hear what he has to say?"

 

"As the mystery of KOTOR II slowly unravels, so does the galaxy. Eventually the free roaming planet hoppin gof KOTOR comes back into play, but don;t think for one minute we're going to tell you why. Suffice to say, it's something far graver then peicing together parts of a star map"

 

[guybrush threepwood]

thanks...sounds good

[SmkJaguar]

"For a sequel to such a classic title, it was almost expected for it to 'do' an Empire Strikes Back. Well it not so much 'does' an Empire Strikes Back, as 'outdoes' it.

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Great, now we have to perform CPR on the Galaxy. Is it me, or is the Republic constantly needing help from other sources? Small wonder they keep turning to the Jedi.

 

I'm tempted to throw in the towel on the Republic score and strike out on my own. Who knows that if we fix the situation, the Republic won't go ahead and screw it up again (in fact we can be assured that they will). I think they're far too bureaucratic for the good of the Galaxy. Can't rely on them for anything ... (grumbling) <_<

 

The above only applies to the Republic Government though, not the general population (whom I'd gladly do my utmost to defend, including, but not limited to, throwing whatever wrench I can into the Sith Lords plans - although, I'm gonna need to find some steadfast allies first).

[SilverSun]

If the Republic/Jedi/Sith/whoever happens to be in power doesn't screw up then there's no game. It's the screw up that allows for the story to come into play.

 

So it's lucky for us gamers that the people in power are morons. "

[SmkJaguar]

So it's lucky for us gamers that the people in power are morons. " 

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True, but I can't help but feel resentment because people have to suffer from the bureaucrats' poor judgement. Ah well, all in the name of entertainment.

[MASTER]

Great, now we have to perform CPR on the Galaxy. Is it me, or is the Republic constantly needing help from other sources? Small wonder they keep turning to the Jedi.

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if it were not for the jedi there would be no republic that is why.

[SilverSun]

True, but I can't help but feel resentment because people have to suffer from the bureaucrats' poor judgement. Ah well, all in the name of entertainment.

 

 

Some other bit of info from the article.

 

There were some screens in the mag that had info on different characters. In their back ground was the mist that shows up in their character pic in the game. Kreia was gray and Visas Marr was blue,an effect of your actions towards them? Or simply nothing more then a pretty pic? Didn't think somone like Marr could be switched.

 

And there's a comment about Handmaiden:

 

"fiercely protective of you and will follow you to the ends of the galaxy"

[funcroc]

"...but it's the story that's the clincher. It doesn't have the spectacle or rip-roaring adventure of KOTOR, but what it lacks in dazzling planets and invention is more than compensated by the undeniably superior story."

I hope the quoted sentences will be really true.

[kumquatq3]

We could always use an xbox simulator.....

 

does anyone know if it can work?

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It kinda of stuns me that you thought you would get an answer

 

and no, your not going to be able to emulate that

[Retnuh]

I dare not read what has been blacked out. I haven't read a negative post yet...so the article must really praise Kotor II. Awesome, I can't wait. F'n A.

[Masamune]

Thanks for posting some of the article, I was waiting all day. Now in a few days we will have to steer clear of these type of things in fear of major spoilerz.

[Meshugger]

"And from then on in, you're armed almost well enough to start investigationg this most devious and delicious of stories. "I am your father" doesn't even come close"

 

Sounds like a good game to me.

[Jad'en]

"For a sequel to such a classic title, it was almost expected for it to 'do' an Empire Strikes Back. Well it not so much 'does' an Empire Strikes Back, as 'outdoes' it.

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Great, now we have to perform CPR on the Galaxy. Is it me, or is the Republic constantly needing help from other sources? Small wonder they keep turning to the Jedi.

 

I'm tempted to throw in the towel on the Republic score and strike out on my own. Who knows that if we fix the situation, the Republic won't go ahead and screw it up again (in fact we can be assured that they will). I think they're far too bureaucratic for the good of the Galaxy. Can't rely on them for anything ... (grumbling) <_<

 

The above only applies to the Republic Government though, not the general population (whom I'd gladly do my utmost to defend, including, but not limited to, throwing whatever wrench I can into the Sith Lords plans - although, I'm gonna need to find some steadfast allies first).

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Pity our own republics last at most hundreds of years whereas theirs last milleniums huh <_<

[Dark_Consular]

I dare not read what has been blacked out.  I haven't read a negative post yet...so the article must really praise Kotor II.  Awesome, I can't wait.  F'n A.

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Ahh...I'm not as strong as you, I had to take a peek. :ph34r: Really though, it didn't say much so your not missing out.

[Kazic]

Yeah really guys there's only one major sorta spoiler on my thread. The rest of it, will not ruin the experience for you, or I would never have read it myself lol.

[Sil]

I dare not read what has been blacked out.  I haven't read a negative post yet...so the article must really praise Kotor II.  Awesome, I can't wait.  F'n A.

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It's not what they talk about that's so intriguing, it's more of the possibilities that are presented with the articles. HK-47's little blurb, for an example. I already know that the game has the possibility of being astounding and captivating, with a honorary plot and such, and I also know that it could read like Kidnapped, a letdown. Anything before December 7th, or even 8th, isn't going to be very spoiling, as most will be musings and speculations.