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About STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Set four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ places you as the final hope of a fallen Jedi Order. You must decide between the light and dark sides while mastering the Force to influence the Republic’s fate.
The game delivers a single‑player role‑playing experience on Windows and Mac, featuring a party of nine customizable characters, over 40 Force powers, lightsaber construction, and travel to eight worlds aboard the starship Ebon Hawk.
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Story Setting
The narrative occurs four thousand years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, a period when hundreds of Jedi have perished battling the ruthless Sith. As the last hope of the Jedi Order, you are tasked with saving the Republic or succumbing to darkness.
Key locations include iconic Star Wars worlds such as the desert planet Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk, providing an ancient backdrop for the adventure.
- Pay attention to dialogue choices; they directly affect whether you follow a heroic or villainous path.
- Observe how each planet’s environment reflects the long‑standing Jedi‑Sith conflict.
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Force Powers
Players can learn to use the Force through a selection of over 40 distinct powers. These abilities range from combat techniques to utility skills and are integral to both battle and puzzle solving.
Acquiring powers is tied to character progression, allowing you to shape your approach to encounters as you advance through the story.
- Experiment with different powers early to discover which suit your preferred combat style.
- Consider balancing offensive and defensive powers for broader flexibility.
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Character Customisation
The game offers nine customizable characters, including species such as Twi'leks, droids, and Wookiees. You can assemble a party from these options, tailoring abilities and appearances to your liking.
Lightsaber construction is also customizable, letting each character wield a uniquely crafted weapon that reflects personal preferences.
- Mix species in your party to benefit from diverse racial abilities.
- Design your lightsaber early to align with your combat approach.
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World Exploration
Travel across eight enormous worlds aboard the starship Ebon Hawk. Each world presents distinct environments, quests, and challenges that contribute to the overall narrative.
Exploration is narrative‑driven; visiting each planet reveals more about the ancient Jedi‑Sith conflict and the fate of the Republic.
- Take time to explore each world’s unique locations for story context.
- Note any new quests or dialogue that appear as you move between planets.
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Platform Features
The title is available on Windows and Mac, with the Mac version supporting only English language. It includes Steam Cloud saves and Family Sharing, allowing progress to be synced and shared across accounts.
The game is strictly single‑player and does not support Linux, focusing the experience on a solo adventure.
- Enable Steam Cloud to protect your save data across installations.
- Use Family Sharing if you want multiple users to experience the story on the same account.
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