Star Wars: Dark Forces (Jewel Case)
Star Wars Dark Forces Super Sampler Edition
Star Wars: Dark Forces (Jewel Case) Accessories
 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 (Jewel Case)
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (includes Mysteries of the Sith)
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (Jewel Case)
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (Jewel Case)
Star Wars Jedi Knight Mysteries of the Sith Companion Missions
Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga (Jewel Case)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D (Jewel Case)
Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (Jewel Case)
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Star Wars: Dark Forces (Jewel Case) Reviews
My list is very shortin fact, it only contains one item. For all of us who have played through the 14 levels of pure gold, though, it will be with us forever.
It set the table for the line of Jedi Knight games, and it did so magnificently. While the graphics are somewhat dated (which has been stated many times over in these reviews), gameplay is not sacrificed one bit.
Since technology is improving so quickly, I fear that many gamers in the world may miss out on this classic. How many games offer the most nerve racking of all enemies in the garbage monster.
Though there were many difficult puzzles along the way, I actually felt like trying to beat them myself instead of giving up, or heading for the walkthrough. How many games have grinded against your nerves, yet left you thirsting for more action.
I hope many agree with me when I say that Dark Forces has no rival in what it brings to the table. Dark Forces is one of the finest first person shooters to ever grace the computer screen.
However, I still felt comfortable with the levels' environments because they are colorful and imaginative. There's not much room for confusion. CONTROLS. There are 6 tracks that are used for 2 levels each, plus 2 more for the intense final stages. About the key business, you'll still be doing it, but with plenty of Stormtroopers to eliminate and 10 weapons to do it.
The music is in MIDI format, but it is excellent music. It's all up to you. The graphics, of course, are outdated (what game's from 10 years ago isn't). The voice-acting is also good, but there aren't too many cutscenes to prove that. GAMEPLAY.
The graphics aren't terrific, but they don't hurt your eyes, and you can still appreciate the craftiness from back in the day. But it still a lot of fun. "Wolfenstein 3D", "Doom", "Duke Nukem".they all were great for their time, and are still good, but they just haven't aged very well. Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Jabba The Hutt, and an Imperial Commander (sorry, can't remember the name) make appearances in this chapter, where the advanced Dark Troopers obliterate planets. I don't think nostalgia is the reason for my interest in this story. The story of Kyle Katarn is actually one of the better stories that "Star Wars" games have put out. It's nice to know that the game is a little challenging, but the game doesn't make it clear whether you have a puzzle in front of you, or whether it's just a piece of colorful scenery. But what you get is top-notch, as LucasArts always did back then.
The puzzles in this game aren't necessarily hard, but there are some brain-scramblers. This game is fun, but is a little outdated and has been outdone by countless games. You can customize the keyboard functions however you want, or you can use a Mouse and/or Joystick. Kyle Katarn and partner Jan Ors are paid to eliminate this threat. GRAPHICS.
The weapons all sound like intimidating pieces of machinery. But with the smart AI (err, tough.there's not much strategy here) and "Star Wars" feel.this FPS stands out above other shooters from the past. "Star Wars: Dark Forces" however, has not lost as much of its punch in the 10 years that have passed. SOUND. An icy terrain hides a factory underneath.the shadows of some sewers hide unfriendly creatures underneath.a seemingly empty room reveals a 20 soldiers ready to blast you. Many frown at the idea of old-school FPS games. There are only basic features such as jumping (this really was a breakthrough back then), crouching, using switches, and opening doors. He's not the Jedi bad-ass from the "Jedi Knight" games (by the way, those are all purchase-worthy)., but he does have a gruff attitude.
Although this is nice because the game doesn't hold your hand, there are a few puzzles that seem to come out of nowhere. STORY.
It's not Shakespeare, but instead of going the for the campy sense-of-humor that "Rogue Squadron" and other "Star Wars" flight-combat games go for.this one is dark and serious. The 14 levels are all fun, and with some bosses thrown in (who can be a real pain-in-the-ass), "Dark Forces" is worthy trip down memory lane.
You will traverse 14 levels that large, yes.but with a Map function and some colorful visuals, you won't feel frustrated. That does take its toll on a few occassion.
It's not heart-felt drama, but it does have a gripping tone to it. The level design is still pretty good, because the game doesn't get carried away with hundreds of hallways and doors just to find one key.
You'll get a sadistic chuckle when a petty officer proclaims "You're not authorized to be in this area.", but your grenade says otherwise.
This game was revolutionary in it's time, and is still even 10 years later, great fun to play. Very challenging and so engaging that you forget about the low quality graphics after a while. Dated now I know, but games are about so much more than high-end graphics. Very little that I can criticize about the game, seeing as they pretty much put together the best they could with the technology of the time. They are rather *good* MIDIs at any rate. A lot of people might be put off by the fact the background music is tinny MIDI files, but I find them amusing.
If you can pick this up for cheap, you can't go wrong. Played this game a lot when I was younger, great game and a classic FPS w/ great sound effects, awesome music., and great gameplay plus a storyline to boot.
Putting graphics aside you will find underneath the pixels and polygons a very unique and fun game with a good plot may i add. The sound is amazing and the enimies guns ect. Its a first person shooter and the controlls are very easy. are awsome. Now that im older i can see what a fun game this is. I had bought this game ooo a bunch of years back, when it first came out, but at the time i was pritty young so i never really got into it. The only thing i have to warn you about is the graphics suck major, sometimes if your foe is to far away it looks like just a rock.
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