KOTOR is easily one of the greatest video games you will ever play... except, of course, if they are making a KOTOR III.
- KOTOR's main storyline is well developed and it carries on throughout the entire game. It actually puts you in the shoes of a Jedi. You will be able to train to be a Jedi and even choose your class and lightsaber color. You will be able to choose which side of the Force you will be on, Light Side or Dark Side. You choosing a side affects the storyline and the people you meet. And in the end, the outcome is much different and revealing.
- KOTOR's graphics is outstanding, though not the best in its class. The textures and quality of the environment is just incredible, to say the least. However, I have had some problems when you fight with dozens of Dark Jedi with lightsabers, it will somewhat slow the game. Not a big problem though...
- KOTOR's music and sound effects are state of the art, to say the least. Jeremy Soule composes the soundtrack, and John William's classic score is in it as well. The sounds of the environment and the creatures are fantastic and well put together (sounds of the waterfalls on Dantooine). KOTOR's voice acting is also another reason why this game is so successful. Dialogue is very original and, well, just awesome.
- Aside from the main storyline, which is to find your own identity and find the missing Star Maps, you will be able to do some side missions. You will have the choice of working for a Hutt mafia boss (if you are on the Dark Side). You will have the opportunity to 'pod' race and make credits. You can head up an investigation and act as a lawyer, defending an accused murderer. You can decide to join the Sith or destroy it. Ultimately the choice is all yours. And that is what makes Knights of the Old Republic one of the best games ever developed.
So, put some time into this game and buy it. Enjoy it as much as I did... and then you will be convinced that Knights of the Old Republic is one of the greatest video games ever developed.