STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

Set thousands of years before the Galactic Empire, the game casts you as a customizable hero caught up in the Republic’s war against the Sith. Build a party and decide whether your character follows the light or dark side of the Force.

Travel aboard the Ebon Hawk to eight worlds, including Tatooine and Kashyyyk. Explore locations, speak with their inhabitants, and take on quests as you work to help save the Republic.

Develop your character, learn Force powers, build a lightsaber, and equip your party with weapons and armor. Combat unfolds in real time, with the option to pause and issue commands; choices can affect your moral alignment and the course of the story.

Players often praise the story, its memorable characters, and the way dialogue and moral choices let them shape their journey. Reviews also highlight the distinct planets and Star Wars atmosphere, and some enjoy replaying with different choices or character builds. A recurring caveat is that the combat and controls feel dated, while many reviewers report crashes or extra work to get the Steam version running on modern PCs.