Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 ranks among some of the greatest games in the franchise's history, and for good reason. Its exceptional level design, phenomenal live-action cutscenes, gripping story, and genuinely excellent implementation of lightsaber combat (especially pre-Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order) not only coalesced to offer a compelling experience, but also paved the way for future entries in the Star Wars video game canon. It is a landmark achievement and a must-play for all Star Wars fans.
However, as great as Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 is, and as highly it ranks among the very best Star Wars games ever made, it is hard to deny that it has aged. While its gameplay is as engaging as it was all those years ago, its visuals haven't quite held up as well, owing to the obvious limitations at the time. Now, blown up on 4K monitors and stretched to meet widescreen capabilities, Dark Forces 2's seams are beginning to show in abundance. Fortunately, a new UE5 remake is in the works, and it looks surprisingly great.
Unreal Engine 5 and its photorealistic visual aesthetic don't always equate to a better...
