Penguin CPU: Cool computer stuff   In association with Amazon.com
 Location:  Home» Mac Software » Action » Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy  
Categories
Athlon
Computer Cases
External Drives
Graphics Cards
iMacs
iPods
LCD Displays
Linux
Linux Books
MacBooks
Mac Games
Mac Mini
Mac Pro
Mac Software
Memory
Motherboards
O'Reilly Books
OS X
OS X Books
Photography
Unix Books
Other Penguins

Penguin 64

Penguin Audio

Penguin Videos

Penguin Cameras

Penguin Kitchens

Ads
Eight Dollar Eyeglasses or graduated bifocals under $50 at Bifocals Online

Jeebus Thinks You're a Jerk Official Jeebus mousepad

Folk Music MP3s Legit Downloads: MP3 files with no DRM, 100% legal and honest

Tinkyada Gluten Free Pasta favorite GF pasta at our house

Ads by Steve

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
From: Aspyr Media
Category: Video Games

Buy New: $39.99



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 5435

Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Macintosh
Genre: Adventure Games
ESRB: Teen
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 1.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 10610
Model: 618870106106
UPC: 618870106106
EAN: 0618870106106
ASIN: B00013M0OK

Release Date: December 19, 2003
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • You assume the place of a young Jedi trainee, recently accepted to the new academy built by master Luke Skywalker. Continue this line of great warriors and use the Force as your ally in a number of missions.
  • Learn the powers and dangers of The Force, while you interact with classic characters like Master Luke
  • Customize everything - your fighting stance, the look of your lightsaber handle, even your style -- choose a single, double or dual-bladed fighting style
  • Immerse yourself in the classic Star Wars universe with new weapons, vehicles and environments
  • Multiple exciting missions await you as you play through amazing single- and multi-player missions and develop new Force powers

Accessories:

  • Lego Star Wars Death Star II
  • LEGO Star Wars Imperial Dropship
  • PC Gamer (1-year)
  • LEGO Star Wars Rebel Scout Speeder
  • LEGO Star Wars Motorized Walking AT-AT

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy gives you the chance to follow an ancient and powerful tradition from long ago, in a galaxy far away! Face difficult decisions every step of the way -- and decide to follow the path of the Light or Dark Side of The Force!


Customer Reviews:   Read 6 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Loads of fun   December 27, 2007
Nallimcame
this game is quite fun because of the freedom in chosing what missions you want to go on, its also fun to spawn npc characters and watch them duke it out on your favorite maps. the story is a little thin, but the game has so much sith-slashing action that it didnt really matter to me.


5 out of 5 stars Oooohh... I like it!   October 24, 2007
K. Gilbertson (Decorah IA)
This game is awesome. I personally enjoy that I can become a dark power, because I am evil at heart. The game is choppy when used on an Intel based MacBook, but there is a UB patch available that fixes that issue entirely. Horrible graphics, fun game, kinda reminds me of an interactive Doom 2. Addicting. Buy it, its worth it.


5 out of 5 stars Star Wars Fans   January 9, 2007
Graham Lees (San Luis Obispo, CA USA)
I am the typical Star Wars Geek and I love to play the classics including Dark Forces, X-Wing, and Battle Front. Jedi Academy really lived up to my expectations of the Star Wars legend. The game's platform is very easy to understand and get used to and a lot of fun once you get into it. I couldn't stop playing!! This is a must for any Star Wars gamer who just loves to twirl a lightsaber around!


4 out of 5 stars Good Star Wars, as always!   November 5, 2006
Maicol (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

You'll have great fun! As always, an excelent Star Wars adaptation. You feel in the star wars univers form the beginning on. Great fun!


2 out of 5 stars Great idea, flawed execution (This review applies to single player only)   April 6, 2006
Patrick Gavin (Arcata, CA USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful



I enjoyed Jedi Outcast, so I bought this as well.

The various features they added to the game are welcome additions, but the frame rate in this game is simply terrible. I have a fairly high end mac setup (Dual G5) with plenty of memory, I toyed with the video and sound settings, I downloaded the patch, but my frame rate is probably around 15-20 fps. Any time I switch weapons or kill someone I get noticable chop.

I don't know what engine changes they made, but Jedi Academy definitely does not play as well as Jedi Outcast.

Of the levels that I have played, I think the level design is a little weak. Between this and the frame rate, it is doubtful that I will even bother finishing it.