GameCube port of Raven Software's great Jedi Outcast. Demanding, snappy lightsaber combat, varied levels and a solid post-original-trilogy story. Pad adaptation a touch stiff but Jedi essence intact. A fine pick for fans of old-school Star Wars.
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Category
Action1 player16+
Description
Kyle Katarn battles Empire forces and the Disciples of Ragnos in this Raven Software GameCube Jedi Knight II. Published by Activision, released in the United States in November 2003. FPS and action-adventure with lightsaber and the Force, varied levels and Star Wars universe bosses.
Star Wars - Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Drawing on John Williams's immortal themes, the music turns dynamic and reacts to combat, ratcheting up the moment the sabres ignite. Heroic brass and martial strings galvanise Kyle Katarn's clashes. This reactive scoring, broad and faithful, elevates the adventure from end to end.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,1 GB📅18/11/2003
Published by LucasArts
Star Wars - Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is Star Wars - Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2002, this Raven developed entry brings Kyle Katarn back to the fore and combines blaster fire, Force powers and lightsaber combat. The saber duel, deep and physical once mastered, remains one of the most convincing in the license. The progression, which makes you wait before regaining the powers, rewards the investment. The slow early pace and a dated presentation show, yet fans of demanding single player action and of Star Wars find a Jedi experience that still feels rewarding.
