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| Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy | |
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| Developer(s) | Raven Software |
| Publisher(s) | LucasArts |
| Engine | Quake III engine |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Release | 2003 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a Star Wars first-person shooter computer game released in September 2003. It was developed by Raven Software and published, distributed and marketed by LucasArts in North America and by Activision in the rest of the world.
The game is powered by the Quake III engine, with modifications to give a third-person view and new Lightsaber effects. Players have the ability to construct their own lightsaber by choosing the hilt style and color. After completing certain objectives, new saber styles become available including the ability to wield two independent sabers as used by Anakin Skywalker during the closing fight in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, or the double-bladed lightsaber introduced by Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Storyline
Template:Spoiler Players take the role of a new student to Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 named Jaden Korr. The story revolves around the appearance of a Sith cult the Disciples of Ragnos. Jaden, along with fellow initiate Rosh Penin, becomes an apprentice to Kyle Katarn (the protagonist of Jedi Knight) at the beginning of the game. The player follows Kyle to investigate various cult-related incidents throughout the galaxy.
Eventually the player learns that the cult is lead by Tavion, the former disciple of Desann. Desann was defeated by Kyle Katarn in Jedi Outcast, but Kyle allowed Tavion to escape. Tavion recovers the Scepter of Ragnos, which can drain and release Force energy. Tavion plans to resurrect Marka Ragnos by fueling his long dead body with high enough concentration of Force energy. The story has two different endings, depending on which side of the Force the player chooses. After learning about Rosh's betrayal the player can choose between killing him (and thus turning to the dark side) or letting him live (and staying on the light side).
If the player chooses the light path, Jaden must defeat Tavion and the resurrected Marka Ragnos (who possesses Tavion's body). The game ends with Kyle, Luke, and Jaden leaving the tomb of Ragnos, sealing it forever. Jaden remains a Jedi Knight in the end.
If, on the other hand, the player decides to follow the dark side of the Force, Jaden must still defeat Tavion. Jaden then must also face Kyle Katarn who comes to stop him. After the final battle, Jaden takes over the scepter and hijacks an Imperial Star Destroyer to leaves Korriban. Kyle, who manages to escape, takes a break from the academy to search for him.
Title screen in Aurebesh
The title screen of Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy shows Aurebesh characters in the background which, when translated, read the following:
- "Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy Developed By Raven Software Published By Lucasarts Entertainment Company Features Create Your Own Jedi Tiered Level System New MP Game Siege New Sabers New Force Powers Arioch Terrain System New Enemies And more Coming Summer 2003 And yes this really does say something if you translate it."
Other changes from Jedi Outcast to Jedi Academy
- In single-player, lightsaber combat is somewhat easier than it was in Jedi Outcast. Enemy lightsaber attacks do much less damage, and on the default difficulty setting enemies are somewhat worse at blocking and attacking than they were in Jedi Outcast.
- Your character, Jaden, can be male or female and is customizable. For example, you can choose from several lightsaber and hair colors as well as from several species:
- New Force Powers in single player; Force Absorb, Force Protect, Force Drain, and Force Rage (these powers were available in Jedi Outcast's multiplayer game, but not in the single player game.)
- New moves including katas, wall gripping, and acrobatics.
- Two new weapons: DL-44 Blaster Pistol and Stouker Concussion Rifle.
- Powerduel mode: Players join as an indiviudual or as a team of two. The individual has more health and Force power in exchange for being at a disadvantage in numbers.
- Siege Mode: Players work to complete goals and stop the other team from completing their goals.
- Enhanced rendering of the Quake III engine
Appearances of more canonical Star Wars characters
As with Jedi Outcast a number of more canonical characters from the Star Wars universe appear or are mentioned in the game, which make the game itself seem more canonical. Some of these are listed in alphabetical order here:
- In one of the first missions, taking place on Tatooine, Chewbacca takes up the role as Jaden Korr's partner as a non-playable character.
- Corran Horn is possibly referred to as "Master Horn" in a cutscene.
- Han Solo is mentioned by Kyle in cutscenes relating to the mission in which Chewbacca appears.
- Kyle Katarn, probably the most canonical computer game character in the Star Wars universe, appears as non-playable mission partner in a couple of levels. He also appears in most cutscenes and briefs and debriefs a number of missions. He is also the final boss if Jaden kills Rosh.
- Princess Leia is mentioned in the mission in which Chewbacca appears.
- Luke Skywalker appears in several cutscenes as the leader of the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, and also briefs and debriefs several missions.
- Tionne is referred to by Luke Skywalker in a mission briefing as "the resident Jedi scholar".
- Streen is mentioned by Luke Skywalker once when Luke deployed Jedi to investigate cult activity.
Visited Locations
- Yavin 4
- Jedi Academy
- Tatooine (Dune Sea, Mos Eisley Spaceport)
- Bakura
- Blenjeel
- Corellia
- Hoth (Echo Base)
- Nar Kreeta
- Zonju V
- Kril'Dor
- Coruscant
- Dosuun
- Vjun (Darth Vader's Bast Castle)
- Chandrilla
- Tanaab
- Yalara
- Byss
- Ord Mantell
- Taspir III
- Korriban
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