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