Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II

September 30, 1997 LucasArts LucasArts
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Whatever path Kyle Katarn chooses will change the face of the galaxy forever.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II continues the story of Kyle Katarn, a young mercenary that successfully infiltrated the Empire, as he embarks on a quest to discover his past and learn the ways of the Jedi.

In order to protect the galaxy Katarn must confront his father's murderers, led by the Dark Jedi Jerec, and stop them from obtaining the mysterious powers of a "Valley of the Jedi", a focal point for Jedi power and a Jedi burial ground. As Katarn embarks on his journey to defeat the Dark Jedi he must also shape his destiny, by choosing to follow either the light side, or the dark side.
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Release Date September 30, 1997
Developer LucasArts
Publisher LucasArts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Science fiction
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