Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Interface : Windows XP ou Windows Vista Processeur : Intel Pentium 3 1Ghz ou AMD Athlon 1GHz Mémoire : 256 RAM Graphiques : 32 MB avec matériel T&L DirectX® : Directx 9.0b ou plus Espace disque : 3.5 GB Son : compatible Directx 9.0b
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Players commit deeply to this epic journey, with 341 out of 487 reviewers logging over 25 hours of playtime. The timeless narrative and role-playing mechanics anchor an 87 percent positive reception out of 487 post-release reviews.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 89 | 73 | 8 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 75 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 34 | 5 | 3 | 26 |
| Performance | 28 | 7 | 1 | 20 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.9 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €2.24 (Nov 21, 2012)
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Strengths
- The narrative achievement is universally praised, generating 74 positive mentions out of 75.
- Classic RPG gameplay satisfies long-time fans, accounting for 73 positive mentions out of 89.
- Overall historical acclaim remains very strong, reflected in 91 percent positive reviews across 33,753 total ratings.
- Dedicated veterans keep returning, proven by 341 players who report more than 25 hours played alongside a 96 percent approval rate in that bracket.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability frustrates modern adventurers, resulting in 26 negative mentions out of 34 regarding bugs.
- Performance hurdles dampen the experience, highlighted by 20 negative mentions out of 28.
- Interface design shows its age completely, tallying 9 negative mentions out of 9 specifically concerning the UI.
Who is it for?
Role-playing enthusiasts and galaxy explorers willing to navigate dated technical architecture for a legendary story.
Is STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 33,753 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative achievement is universally praised, generating. Current price: 9,75€.
Verdict
Despite significant technical friction and outdated menus, the enduring strength of the writing and adventure mechanics easily secures its status as an absolute classic. The community overwhelmingly tolerates the bugs to experience one of the finest journeys in gaming history.
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