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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?

94%
Very Positive
DevelopersAspyr (Mac, Linux, & Windows Update), Obsidian Entertainment
PublishersAspyr (Mac, Linux), LucasArts, Lucasfilm
Release DateAug 23, 2012
$9.99
Peak Players6.5K
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
RPG
AI Review Summary

Widely regarded as having the most sophisticated story and writing in the Star Wars franchise, this classic cRPG offers a deep, mature narrative that many consider superior to its predecessor. However, the game is notoriously unpolished and requires the community-made Restored Content Mod to fix game-breaking bugs and provide a cohesive experience.

Pros

  • Exceptional narrative and writing that is frequently cited as the best in the Star Wars universe.100%
  • Improved gameplay mechanics and deeper RPG systems compared to the first game.80%
  • High replayability due to rich character interactions and branching story paths.70%
  • Strong community support via the Steam Workshop, particularly for restoring cut content.90%

Cons

  • Frequent game-breaking bugs and technical issues that can prevent players from finishing the game.90%
  • The vanilla experience feels unfinished and disjointed due to a rushed development cycle.80%
  • Heavy reliance on third-party mods (TSLRCM) to fix broken dialogue and pacing.90%
  • Pacing issues, specifically a slow opening act and a rushed, confusing finale.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The Sith Lords Restored Content Modification (TSLRCM) is universally recommended as a mandatory install.
  • Steam Deck users report significant technical hurdles and stability issues.
  • The game is often described as a 'masterpiece' that was unfortunately released in a rough state.
Confidence: 57%
Based on the 111 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 1, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
327
Peak · last 90 days
550
All-time peak
6.5K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Jan 30, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews26.2K
Positive: 24.5K (94%)Negative: 1.7K (6%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

61h

Avg Playtime at Review

82%

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