You can select Jaden’s gender and race (such as Twi’lek or Rodian in addition to human) but most of his/her appearance is up to how you select preset clothing or hairstyles. Right off the bat, I felt the character customization to be half-baked at best. Instead, you play as customizable character Jaden Korr, completely with a name that sounds strangely gender-neutral. In a departure from the rest of the series that started with 1995’s Dark Forces, 2003’s Jedi Academy no longer has you in the boots of mercenary-turned-Jedi Kyle Katarn.
While I was at it, I decided to tackle Jedi Outcast’s sequel, Jedi Academy. Aside from the graphics (inevitably), the game held up well in 2015. I replayed Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, which was on my list of my all time favorite Star Wars games. I bought the Jedi Knight bundle on Steam. I’ve been spending my time in the meantime playing some old Star Wars games.
As is most of the world, I’m extremely excited for the upcoming release for Star Wars Episove VII: The Force Awakens.
