Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - (Level 1) Double-Cross on Nar Shaddaa

[@okitasan]

These cutscenes were the closest we got to having Expanded Universe films. Also, pretty impressive that they used a blend of CGI characters and backgrounds with actors even before the prequels did!

[@indeimaus]

nostalgia on this one

[@VladimirArkov]

This may sound odd,but I actually LIKE the Live Action cutscenes.

[@richterdelgan123]

+VladimirArkov they are actualy good very decent. compared to the rest. the posibilitys to use the powers of the force, decisions... wonderful

[@HouseClarkzonian]

+VladimirArkov They're amazing. Besides a few lines here and there.

[@its-morbintime]

+VladimirArkov Considering, not only the quality of writing Lucas would release in a few years after this was made AND the sort of clips used in other FMV games at the time, the live action cutscenes were AMAZING.

[@andrewjenkins9965]

I always liked them too. Back in the day, this was the closest thing we got to another Star Wars movie. And it was awesome.

[@marcellus_taylor]

Doesn't sound odd to me at all. I thought the cutscenes were well done and added a nice atmosphere to this game. Really felt like a movie you are taking a role in so to speak, I guess. :) And Jerec was a wonderful villain...his evil laugh is pretty good. :D

[@lillith3159]

It still amazes me how good the level design was in all of the dark forces jedi knight games.

[@99thJediWarrior]

I'd say Kyle Katarn is Chaotic Good. He's a good guy, but he'll do what he has to by any means necessary. He may be a Jedi, but he's also got more personality and attitude to him. Like Han Solo.

[@Green-Raccoon777]

Speaking of D&D references... 3:21 *HOLD PERSON*

[@Diogolindir]

@@Green-Raccoon777 yeah its a great dark side of the force skill haha

[@MinnesotaSvensk]

I remember my father bought me this game when I was 6 or so. Didn't have the cognitive ability to realize what was going on or get past the first level. Haha. I think I got about as far as the moving tram. Dad must've secretly bought this for himself.

[@lobesmcgee]

+Kyle Johnson I couldn't get past the first level either hah.

[@Itsgotahemi]

+Kyle Johnson I still had a great time as a kid trying to figure out that first level

[@yarpen26]

+Kyle Johnson as a kid i didn't get past the first level (not even close actually) but i'm not sure if i thought it was too difficult or too scary

[@DoodieSmoothie]

Aaah, the nostalgic feeling :D i was born in 98. played this when i was 5-6, and couldn't get past the first rooms too 😂 I wonder how i remember this so much, i'm dumb as fuck now and can't remember simple shit.

[@Rhewin]

So I played it for hours until I finally made it out of the first level... only to be eternally stuck on the second haha

[@LightningBoltForever]

I hear ya! This game was and still is one of my absolute favorites. So many great memories.

[@thewewguy8t88]

yes it was one of my favorite childhood games.

[@studiodevelopers2467]

@@thewewguy8t88 This IS the Game. Best

[@neterwan]

This game had so much I love about it - the atmosphere, the plot, the enemies, the locations, the colors, the music and of course - the sounds. I really like the way light is turned on/off or bacta tank is used.

[@LightningBoltForever]

The enhancer mods make it look a lot more like Jedi Outcast, which is very cool. The best thing about the graphical change is the environments. They look awesome.

[@lucacapezio]

This and KOTOR, the best Star Wars videogames ever.

[@LightningBoltForever]

I've just started playing KotOR again. I forgot how awesome it was!!

[@270eman]

Jedi outcast was really fun to

[@99thJediWarrior]

Two of the best Star Wars video game series ever!

[@chrissonofpear1384]

X-Wing Alliance and Tie Fighter too... Rogue Leader, others...

[@HolyknightVader999]

@@LightningBoltForever KOTOR is the foundation for any good SW gaming library.

[@KenoshiAkai]

I remember this game! Such a pleasant surprise, when I bought this one. Really good graphics for its time, and such an immersive environment. I really like the portrayal of dark Jedi here....prior to the Prequels....where they used differently colored lightsabers and had a variety of powers. Gives them a bit more character.

[@gfdgfdgfdgfdgfdgd]

Yez :C

[@matthewrs7]

I'm not much of a StarWars fan, but this game is SO nostalgic to me. Had the demo and played it over and over as a kid.

[@veloc.raptor9136]

This game was my childhood. it was the first game i ever owned and the one I played with my dad. It was the one that made me fall in love with gaming and Im deeply grateful for it. Even playing it after all of these years still brings me joy. Happily bopping my head to the cantina theme whilst I effortlessly plough through the enemies.

[@verismeris6922]

Well...there's my childhood.

[@1017BuurPRODUCTIONS]

My first pc game I ever played wow seeing it now brings back the memories.

[@riden1234567]

a million times better than the Disney canon. Better actors too.

[@LightningBoltForever]

Now there I also agree. Kyle is quite the character. He goes from a mercenary to a Jedi in no time at all. =)

[@trentsolo1883]

The most badass intro to a game ever

[@JettMann8]

Legit the best Dark Forces 2 playthrough on KZbin

[@Jazzy7664]

this is prolly my favorite star wars game.

[@theawsomenesdestroyer]

I love outcast to

[@noahfisher7343]

If you are seeing this comment, I want to say thanks for making this series with this great commentary, this game was way before my time, but I actually love the game, and this video itself is a relic of my childhood.

[@LightningBoltForever]

Your comment just made my evening. Thank you so much :) I’m so glad the series helped bring back those memories

[@Arion894]

You're a great commentator: good content, precise and articulate. Thanks for your uploads.

[@LightningBoltForever]

No problem! And thank you for your positive input. I'm glad you find these videos helpful. I aim to please. =)

[@KKKkiri]

This was THE game.

[@EmmanuelEXEf06]

+KKKkiri I have started to play it and it's really a good game, and the movie part is really good for an old game :) !!! Very fast move too and nice weap! And fun IA :D

[@KKKkiri]

also, see Speedrun xD

[@jankjason]

Nah, Jedi Outcast was the game, the only thing DF2 still has going for it is the cutscenes, Jedi Academy further improves the gameplay and mod capabilities but has a shitty story and characters.

[@EarFarce4]

@@jankjason Lol Dark forces 2 has better movement and shooting both 1st and 3rd person and better force powers and environments. AND NO FUCKING NAR SHADDAA LEVEL WITH BUG EYED SNIPERS EVERYWHERE.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

It was a NICE level, in everything APART from that, though...

[@Itsgotahemi]

I remember being 8 and being absolutely fascinated by this game. Never really knew how revolutionary this game was until now. Those live action cut scenes tho

[@LightningBoltForever]

Thank you so much! For subscribing and liking, too! I'm very glad that you find these videos helpful and informative. One of the main reasons why I decided to play this game was because, like you said, there weren't very many Let's Plays of this game out there, and the existing ones weren't 100%. Regardless, thanks for your support. =)

[@mikekelley2877]

Too bad this world was never seen in the movies, I think it would have made a great setting.

[@ReplyequalsNerd]

Mike Kelley hopefully! glad im not the only one thinking this in August 2018

[@chrissonofpear1384]

Could have used it in Rogue One also, in place of Kafrene...

[@Zamolxes77]

Nostalgia is strong with this one, I was in college 1st year when this game came out, had so much fun playing it. Back then Internet was in infancy, we used to get pirated CD's with game packs in our corner of the world, this one had all its video sequences stripped as they took a lot of space (90%) compared to the actual game itself. Always wondered what the hell mission meant "get to 88's remains" or something like that, for the 2nd mission. I remember I blew through the game in easy mode, then switched to hard for a torturous experience.

[@Thatguy55595]

Just switched to hard and first lvl took me over 2 hours lmaoo

[@bluedebussy5799]

better then ea's battlefront

[@Korstre]

What isn't better?

[@b.sh.1941]

+NO I DIDN'T Battlefield Hardline.

[@yarpen26]

+blue debussy you might as well say it's better than Superman 64... not much of a feat

[@KatarnCrusader]

+blue debussy Even fucking Force Commander was better than Eas Battlefake

[@borbafet9206]

+RTG2000 force commander was great imo

[@miamibrando3471]

This game was fucking awesome. ‘Nuff said.

[@ChuckS117]

I remember getting stuck in the first level for AGES. I never played it again. Just got it from the Star Wars HB ... I think it's time to continue.

[@LightningBoltForever]

Thank you! I try to be as informative, and at the same time, entertaining as I can. I'm really glad that you're liking the Let's Play. =)

[@nathanielcrosby2426]

So many memories! I remember playing this when I was 4 or 5 years old. Also, the intro was pure badassery.

[@MrZackavelli]

8:01 NEVER LOSE THAT ATTITUDE. Know that there's always an audience on youtube for people who actually like all that extra stuff. I can personally testify to this.

[@RockBottom45]

I love this game and I loved the tricky level design of older games like this one. It was not always easy to find the exit but this was great

[@Mazryonh]

14:09 - If you're up for Dark Side points, you can push that civilian over the edge of the platform he's standing on just by walking up to him and pushing. He even has a falling scream, which is odd given that he appears to be the only civilian in the game you can kill in this way.

[@SerpentVX]

"Honest citizen of Nar Shadaa" Hah that's funny.

[@93JReedy]

Out of all the shooter games I played when I was a kid, this topped my list of fun games. Even though I could never get passed level two where you go up where the boxes are, I still tried and enjoyed it anyway. lol I kinda wished they'd run this as the new Star Wars Movie storyline. I think it would've been interesting who would've played who an maybe they could've added extra stuff like where Luke Skywalker and the rest of the movie characters were during this or before/after. But I enjoyed watching all your videos. Nice job!

[@williamgray1221]

This voice actor for the droid here at the begining plays other droid voices in other games. I recognize it from several. Mainly hk-47 I believe

[@makkaschatsanddits7899]

i used to play this, this and the 1st dark forces was one of my earliest gaming exp in 3D. wow memories, i played it for hours on end even when I was zombified. your prob the only guy whos played it in 15 years, good shout. also it IS a lift lol

[@devonmac95]

i remember playing this game when i was only like 10. Such a fun game. I remember pissing off my older brother because i saved his game as he was falling to his death so every time he loaded he would die lol

[@ecuador78]

holy shit thats so mean! hope he had backup

[@dragondaveltd1992]

I remember my Dad got this game on his Birthday back in the late 1998, Sis and I played this game numerous times and we have now replayed this on Steam on our computers, while Dad played this two times on his own... This game does brings back memories and our Nostalgic childhoods... And this should have been a movie as well as anyone else says too...

[@andrewaccount954]

The music is one of the best parts of this game!

[@Timmah200]

This is one of the first PC games I have ever played....oh, the nostalgia! Great game!

[@synulia]

This is a terrific Let's Play. Your enthusiasm is really great, and your attention to detail is really appreciated.

[@Joker11297]

Wow, i haven't played this in a while. I forgot how much I loved it!

[@alexsshort8960]

They don't make em like this anymore......

[@KenshinMizuhara]

Hey man, awesome lp! You inspired me to go back and play this game after like, ten years! And it's just as awesome as ever, I didn't even know these mods existed (glow saber, JKE, JKR), and they make the game a whole new experience all over again. You're fun to watch, very informative! I gave you a shoutout about it in the LP I just did of the first four levels c:

[@Mario16Ramirez]

I remember when I was anywhere between 4-6 when my step dad was playing this. Holy shit.

[@markcannon7409]

I think you're officially my new favourite Let's Player. Over a long time I've searched Google and KZbin for guides for this game and most of them are shit. Your voice is nice and it makes the video easy to watch and you give great tips. I have subscribed. I will like your guides.

[@crimtaz]

Been watching these for years, never commented but I did....

[@mattiasheron]

thanks for making these, I'd love to go back and play it but i just dont have the time. The Nostalgia is strong in this one.

[@LightningBoltForever]

Matt Mussolini You're very welcome!

[@nojoy7238]

can't believe this was uploaded in 2013. I've rewatched it countless times and every time I pray more people would talk about this game

[@OtaconNachos]

The start of the Golden Age of Star Wars games I think. So many memories and nostalgia!

[@parkebraverton8449]

Great walk through of a great game. Brought back lots of memories of beating it all those yeas ago Very entertaining

[@k3nnyo411]

LightningBoltForever wow, I miss this game. Nice walk through, I like the way you explain everything and especially how you speak and not yell like some idiots out there. good job pal!

[@tardarsauce3355]

I love the cutscenes and this game.

[@ReturnOfJackDawson]

Hey Ligntning i love your videos so much i watch them over and over again ... sometimes even at work .. Shhh! ;-) you're amazing thank you so much.

[@DeathByCactus]

Aww yeah, 11:58 for mods. Nice. Thanks! Love your vids btw!

[@LightningBoltForever]

Thanks!

[@amit790]

This game is awesome, and it’s canon.

[@josiahbahuaud2294]

2:12 I love how fast Jerec comes into frame. 😂

[@rodneypayne9505]

Yeah!!! I bought a PC just so that i could play this game. Downloaded and started playing it thanks to your videos, LBF. I forgot how good it was. I prefer the Live action cutscenes too, but they are camp AF. The Vengeance is a great looking Star Destroyer. I'm hoping that Lucasfilm Games returns to Kyle in the coming years.

[@k_dawg7475]

Oh I loved that game, the story, the levels, the characters, everything

[@jimmyggs91]

Haha, I agree 100% with you, my friend! Kyle is my favourite character of the expanded universe of Star Wars.

[@vaskylark]

I miss this game and MP NF BGJ sabers only hehe

[@stevenrevan3028]

These cutscenes are more Star Wars than the new Star Wars films and I bet these were filmed on a budget enough to pay for a weeks shopping :|

[@khoonkitlim5963]

1:37 ⚠️ warning ⚠️ 10:17 🎶Let the body hit the floor 🎶 22:58 I've played Force Unleashed (PS2) but I've never heard of this one before!

[@Diogolindir]

3:21 I've never seen that force skill but I love it! as another person said. Hold Person!

[@Green-Raccoon777]

Eyy. :)

[@IIIELVISPRESLEYIII]

My very first shooter game ever... !! the good ol days in my PC´... :(

[@Thatguy55595]

9:38 if you miss the elevator and let it go up without you underneath is energy tanks and armor.

[@Thatguy55595]

That was only on easy btw my fault

[@espnthefuture]

I'm baaaacccckkkkk. Can't wait to watch all this stuff tomorrow. Keep up the great work and I'll flood you with comments tomorrow afternoon

[@kylekatarn8792]

Impressive.

[@LightningBoltForever]

Glad to know that you're back, man. I do hope you enjoy what I've put up so far over the last couple o' days. And I'm ready for them comments. Bring 'em oooooooonnnn! Haha =D

[@Luke18_13]

This game, wing commander 4, full throttle and Riven were my childhood games....❤️

[@eb1247]

This game was a major upgrade from the first Dark forces, I also own Jedi Knight Academy which is technically the third in the series

[@Green-Raccoon777]

Actually, Jedi Outcast is #3. Acadamy's #4.

[@leofgiam5]

That's right. #1 Dark Forces #2 Dark Forces II (this one) #3 Jedi Outcast #4 Jedi Academy

[@TheRaven361]

I am now a fan for life :O i used to play this all the time same with leaser suit Larry 6 so i thank you for bringing back childhood memmories xD

[@LightningBoltForever]

No problem! =)

[@matthewwatkins4938]

3:35 There is no death... Only the Force.

[@Joserass18]

Oh, the memories... thanks for this walkthrough :)

[@LightningBoltForever]

No problem! You're very welcome. =)

[@Joserass18]

Found this really helpful as my game got corrupted and never found out what really happened after certain mission

[@jankjason]

JO > DF2 > JA > DF That's the order I'd put them in. I know JA has a bad story and characters but it improved and extended the gameplay and mod capabilities of JO. I am not saying that DF is bad just because I put it last, it's just that it's a simple shooter without any Jedi stuff and hasn't had a proper source port yet.

[@codybahnsen7016]

This was the video that got me started on Lightning Bolt Forever

[@luisvila918]

Holy shit dude I didn't know you had a playtrouhg of this game. This gem together with Quake where my childhood

[@LightningBoltForever]

Ohhh. Haha I got ya. And thank you too. I played the hell out of this game when I was a kid. And technically still do Multiplayer with my Dad. It's just that much fun to me. =)

[@gohargoharlaw3334]

Cutscenes here are way way better then the new movies

[@Lrn2hmp]

This took me back. Wish I could hug the uploaded :-) thank you!!!

[@LightningBoltForever]

Haha I love that. Penguin in a fridge. Genius. :D

[@starlit2135]

This game looks epic

[@mattgerrish908]

19:04 I remember playing this for the first time as a kid and then grinning ear-to-ear when Jan showed up! I literally said the same thing as Kyle right before he said it!

[@LightningBoltForever]

It really is a great introduction. The way the music instantly changes instantly lets you know

[@mattgerrish908]

@@LightningBoltForever I already knew who Jan was before I played the game and I love that she showed up to save Kyle!

[@crit-c4637]

Jan Ors makes my day. ^_^

[@Pahricida]

Saw a double pack of the old bigass PC boxes of this and MotS at a local store when I was 11. Had no Idea what it was but I knew I wanted it and I got it and it was the best game I think I ever played. Really liked the insightful commentary you've done your homework..... but at 13:08 thats an R5 unit :P

[@SereniaSaissa]

This really brings back memories when I used to spend my nights playing this game 20 years ago!!!! I couldnlt play days because I had a stupid job I had to go to!!

[@LightningBoltForever]

Yeah, I'm using the original CD version which plays music. I don't why Win7 won't loop the tracks. Oh well.

[@jimmyggs91]

Yeah, this game on the hardest difficulty is almost unbeatable. Jan Ors... she the main goal of Kyle's quest on Jedi Outcast, the sequel of this game. And this game has the Jedi Outcast gameplay mixed with the Jedi Academy system of progress. The only difference are the force powers, total of 16 different types (5 neutral, 3 related to lightsaber skills, 4 of the Light Side and 4 of the Dark Side). And a "Cantina Song" remix at the end... very nice! Nice video, LBF!

[@JordanH2288]

Heath ledger got his joker tongue lick from the guy playing jerec

[@Retog]

I said in the other video that I didn't know there was a dark forces 2 but I just realized that I played this a lot when I was a kid. I just didn't realize it was a sequel to dark forces XD Nice vid

[@Lalaxbo]

My cousin introduced me to this game when we were kids and i am so happy he did :) . This game was so much fun to play and enjoyed it on Pc :)

[@RockRedGenesis]

Nostalgia overload! Love this game, too me, Kyle Katarn will always be canon!

[@LightningBoltForever]

Thanks my friend. This is a game I will surely enjoy doing. It's one of my favorites. =D

[@easyaussietarget3355]

Hey LightningBoltForever, I have only just started watching your videos and I have to say they are just awesome to say the least! You have definitely earned a sub from me, keep up the good work you have an incredible talent and your commentary is great!!!

[@LightningBoltForever]

Thank you! I took a look at your channel after learning about you from BigMacDavis. Gotta say, you really have some awesome Memento Mori videos up there. You do a nice job of explaining everything. Well anyway, thanks for stopping by here! I hope you like what you'll find on my channel. =)

[@easyaussietarget3355]

Thanks man, you are very kind to say so! I appreciate your feedback, once again great job, you make commentating and playing look way toooo easy!

[@celestialknight247]

i just download this from gog.com i eas wondering What mods are you using and where could i find them.

[@jmmb92]

Chad Katarn, he deserves more games and even a movie. :(

[@miamibrando3471]

Chad? You mean Kyle? lol

[@Zominet12345]

wow memories all of these map , i play too much at this game when i was kid