KOTOR combines the majestic scope of the Star Wars universe with solid rpg gameplay.
1. KOTOR's story is one of the best story's I have ever seen in a game. The story elements are on par with Final Fantasy X and Halo. There are amazing plots twists and each character has an exciting backstory.
2. The characters in KOTOR bring the game to life. Bastilla is a jedi with a special power and a close relationship to the main character. Canderous Ordo provides muscle for the party as a veteran Mandalorian. HK-47 provides comic relief as a very sarcastic assassin droid. The other characters are just as colorful and also have great interactions with one another.
3. In KOTOR the main character decides whether to follow the light or the dark side. Each action has a direct effect on your alignment. Party members also have different allgnments.
4. Fighting as a jedi fulfills one of my greatest's video game goals. You have a wide array of force powers at your disposal and also a lethal lightsaber.
5. The enemies are fun, distinct, and challenging. Fighting sith lords is a great deal of fun. In the final stage, I faced wave after wave of sith in a long battle.
6. KOTOR has a great deal of replay value. I replayed it for 200 years.
However, KOTOR did not receive a 10 from me. The graphics could have been better, combat can become repetitious, and I could not change the alignments of characters in my party. Overall, KOTOR remains one of my favorite games of all-time.