It’s a fun setup that ultimately doesn’t lead to a great story, but it has some good moments for fans, as long as the distinctly unlikable Rosh Penin isn’t on screen. Not long after your arrival, the game turns into a journey about your growth as a Jedi, as well as helping fan favorites like Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn unravel the mystery behind a Sith cult.

The story follows you as the Jedi apprentice Jaden Korr, going to an academy run by Luke Skywalker. It can’t compare to the depth of character creators today, but it’s an appreciated step towards making your very own Jedi. You start by creating your own custom Jedi and lightsaber. Jedi Academy offered impressive customization for its time Seventeen years later, I’m happy to report that Jedi Academy still has some of the most fun lightsaber combat of any Star Wars game, though some other elements might not have stood the test of time as gracefully. Many Star Wars games came and went, but when Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy launched in 2003, I knew I had found the one. As a longtime Star Wars fan, all that I ever wanted was to control a lightsaber.

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