You knew this was
coming. Get ready because this one will be doozy. The sequel to the
single best RPG on the Xbox is coming, December 6th.
Overall, the graphics
haven't really changed. There have been a few tweaks to the player models
to make them look better, like adding aural lighting around character
bodies to make them look like they have more depth. The effects have
receieved a sharper and cleaner style and look improved. The force powers
also look better as evidenced by the below screenshots. Added into the
mix is weather. There is actual rain on some planets, and really adds
to the atmosphere of the entire game, which is now darker than the first
one.
Gameplay-wise there
are new lightsabers to use along with new crystals, and to add on to
that are new saber-stances that battle ready Jedi use. The only ones
I've read about are Jedi styles reminiscent of Mace Windu, using erratic
moves to baffle the enemy and another of Qui-Gonn Jinn using a more
focus style like his battle with Darth Maul. This should add greater
depth to the already deep gameplay.
Fighting-wise, that
system hasn't been changed. It still pauses, and you can still queue
up moves for use. So people who have played the original KOTOR can jump
in right away, like fitting into an old pair of gloves.
I hope this game
will be as good, or better than the first one. It has the right ingredients
to be another great game.
"Time to die
Darth Sion!" (makes lightsaber noises..)
--Alvin