A spin-off of Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy allows players to create their own Jedi, train in the Academy under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn and ultimately choose to follow the path of the Light Side or the Dark Side of the Force. The game is powered by the same version of the Quake III engine used in its predecessor, Jedi Outcast, containing modifications to the Quake code to give a third-person view and new lightsaber effects (Jedi Knight II had these 3rd person effects as well). Players have the ability to construct their own lightsaber by choosing the hilt style and blade color. After completing certain objectives, new saber styles become available including the ability to wield two independent sabers in a style known as Jar'Kai, once used by Anakin Skywalker during the closing fight in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, or the double-bladed lightsaber (also known as a 'saber staff').

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•: November 18, 2003 •: November 21, 2003,, Mode(s), Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a and video game set in the universe. It was developed by and published by in North America and by in all other territories worldwide. The game was released for and (published by ) in September 2003 and for (developed by ) in November 2003, and received positive reviews. Jedi Academy is powered by the, the same engine used by Jedi Academy 's predecessor,.

In a new feature to the series, the player can modify the character's gender and appearance, and can construct a lightsaber by choosing the hilt style and blade color. In single-player mode, the player takes control of the character Jaden Korr, a student at the Jedi Academy under the tutelage of. The player must complete various missions assigned to them by Katarn. There is also a multiplayer mode that allows players to play against other people over the internet or via a. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gameplay [ ] As a and set in the, Jedi Academy puts the player into combat wielding a variety of firearms from that universe, as well as and powers. The player can choose perspective for every weapon except for the lightsaber, which must be wielded in a third person view. The shooter aspects of the game are standard, including a variety of projectile and energy weapons and explosives.

Players have a meter and a shield meter, which are replenished separately. In both single-player and multiplayer, the player character is a Force-user, who has access to a variety of Force powers in addition to their lightsaber(s). Powers include Push, Pull, Jump, Heal, Lightning, and other abilities from the Star Wars universe. Force powers are categorized into core, Light (defensive) and Dark (offensive), and each Force power has three ranks, with the power increasing in effectiveness with each rank. In both single-player and multiplayer, players choose how to rank up their powers, adding a layer of customization. During gameplay, the player has a 'Force meter' which is depleted when powers are used, and recharges when no powers are in use.