I'm currently working on writing a Knights of the Old Republic Review for the Xbox. I hope I can finish it tommorow, but we'll see what happens as the LotR Two Towers DVD is comming out
The review is very possitive overall and I was wondering if it would be possible to get it submitted to Gamerankings.com? I actually found this site through the Star Wars Galaxies review on Gamerankings.com, and I think that could be the best way to promote the site.
For those who are wondering about the morality/offensive content in the game, here's a clip from my review:
"When ever we talk about the morality of games here, we often bring up the objectionable content. Yet, while there are some things in KOTOR that would be offensive to some, there are many virtues and values portrayed in a positive light. I have really gotten into this game, and it’s amazing because the choices that I would make in real life affect the choices I make in the game (except for the time when I threatened that lady selling the robot). It is very interesting that the choices that I have made in the game have also helped me reflect on the choices that I make in real life. For instance, while it may be objectionable for some that there is the possibility to follow the dark side, this gameplay mechanic presents the real life challenge that we face every day: the choice to either follow the way of life or the way of death. It challenges the player to make moral decisions and rewards the player for good. When I free a race from slavery, I’m glad I did it. When one of the characters in my party reflects on his/her personal struggle between good and evil, it makes me think about my actions in game, but also my actions in real life. It’s amazing because this game, at least for me, has encouraged introspection.
"For example, one of the characters has a conflict with her parent and finds out that her parent is deathly ill. I travel with my partner to see her parent and they begin an argument. To make a long story short, I interjected and forcefully suggested that the daughter actually listen to her parent’s side of the story. When they finally began to listen, they understood each other and their relationship ended peacefully. While this may seem like an insignificant side-quest, it seriously got me thinking about how important listening is. In fact, it is because I pursued this side quest that I was reminded the importance of truly listening instead of always imposing one’s own opinion.
"This doesn’t mean that this game should be played just so that a person can be reminded about the importance of listening, but it shows that this masterpiece achieves something higher than just the average game. The best art, no matter its form, brings one to look at reality from a different angle so that it might help one to become a better person. I must say that this game achieves this purpose, and I am a better person because of it. In fact, I have to say that this is true with all of the Star Wars universe—it praises virtue and encourages one to live a more virtuous life.
Now there is fighting (how could the game be fun without it?), but no blood that I could see. There is also some language, but this consists mostly of the D and H words. They don’t pop up too often, and it is often understandable why they are used. There are of course some really rude dialogue options that could be said, but there’s a reason that they lead to the dark side. Of course, it is never obligatory to say these things and it adds to the challenge of following the light side, if one so chooses. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help choosing some of the dark side dialogue options as they were absolutely hilarious. Once again, it is the light/dark side conflict that makes this game so great. As stated above, this game really praises virtue and has good morals, even if it does have a minor amount of swearing."
The review is very possitive overall and I was wondering if it would be possible to get it submitted to Gamerankings.com? I actually found this site through the Star Wars Galaxies review on Gamerankings.com, and I think that could be the best way to promote the site.
For those who are wondering about the morality/offensive content in the game, here's a clip from my review:
"When ever we talk about the morality of games here, we often bring up the objectionable content. Yet, while there are some things in KOTOR that would be offensive to some, there are many virtues and values portrayed in a positive light. I have really gotten into this game, and it’s amazing because the choices that I would make in real life affect the choices I make in the game (except for the time when I threatened that lady selling the robot). It is very interesting that the choices that I have made in the game have also helped me reflect on the choices that I make in real life. For instance, while it may be objectionable for some that there is the possibility to follow the dark side, this gameplay mechanic presents the real life challenge that we face every day: the choice to either follow the way of life or the way of death. It challenges the player to make moral decisions and rewards the player for good. When I free a race from slavery, I’m glad I did it. When one of the characters in my party reflects on his/her personal struggle between good and evil, it makes me think about my actions in game, but also my actions in real life. It’s amazing because this game, at least for me, has encouraged introspection.
"For example, one of the characters has a conflict with her parent and finds out that her parent is deathly ill. I travel with my partner to see her parent and they begin an argument. To make a long story short, I interjected and forcefully suggested that the daughter actually listen to her parent’s side of the story. When they finally began to listen, they understood each other and their relationship ended peacefully. While this may seem like an insignificant side-quest, it seriously got me thinking about how important listening is. In fact, it is because I pursued this side quest that I was reminded the importance of truly listening instead of always imposing one’s own opinion.
"This doesn’t mean that this game should be played just so that a person can be reminded about the importance of listening, but it shows that this masterpiece achieves something higher than just the average game. The best art, no matter its form, brings one to look at reality from a different angle so that it might help one to become a better person. I must say that this game achieves this purpose, and I am a better person because of it. In fact, I have to say that this is true with all of the Star Wars universe—it praises virtue and encourages one to live a more virtuous life.
Now there is fighting (how could the game be fun without it?), but no blood that I could see. There is also some language, but this consists mostly of the D and H words. They don’t pop up too often, and it is often understandable why they are used. There are of course some really rude dialogue options that could be said, but there’s a reason that they lead to the dark side. Of course, it is never obligatory to say these things and it adds to the challenge of following the light side, if one so chooses. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help choosing some of the dark side dialogue options as they were absolutely hilarious. Once again, it is the light/dark side conflict that makes this game so great. As stated above, this game really praises virtue and has good morals, even if it does have a minor amount of swearing."
