Star Wars: Jedi Knight (series) facts for kids
The Jedi Knight series is a group of exciting video games made by LucasArts. These games let you play as a character from a first-person view, like you're seeing through their eyes. Most of the games follow the adventures of a character named Kyle Katarn. He starts as a mercenary, which is someone who works for money, and later becomes a powerful Jedi. You control Kyle in almost all the games, except for Jedi Academy.
The games are mostly about action and fighting. You'll use blasters and other cool weapons to shoot enemies. But things get even more exciting in the game Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. In this game, Kyle starts to learn about The Force. This is a special energy that gives people amazing powers. He also gets a lightsaber, which is a glowing sword made of pure energy! When Kyle uses his lightsaber, the game view changes. You'll see him from behind, like in a third-person game. This lets you watch him fight with his awesome lightsaber. As Kyle learns more about the Force, he can use powers like pushing enemies away or even healing himself.
Games in the Series
Here are the games in the Jedi Knight series:
- Star Wars: Dark Forces - This game came out in 1995.
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - Released in 1997, this is where Kyle Katarn starts his Jedi journey.
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith - This was an expansion pack for Jedi Knight that came out in 1998. It added more levels and story.
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast - This game was released in 2002.
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - The newest game in the series, it came out in 2003.
