However, the story and some technical issues received criticism. One of the most praised elements was the lightsaber combat, which is still regarded by many as the best in any Star Wars game to date. It was praised for the freedom it offered to players in terms of customization and gameplay, allowing them to wield a lightsaber from the very beginning and to select the order in which they wish to complete missions, unlike its predecessors. The game received largely positive reviews upon release. Jedi Academy also features a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete in several different game modes online or over a local area network. In addition to customizing their lightsaber and Force powers, players can also modify Jaden's appearance, choosing their species, gender, and clothing. The lightsaber combat has been slightly improved, and both the player and enemies can now wield standard, double-bladed or dual lightsabers. Like Jedi Outcast, the game combines shooter elements with melee combat, allowing players to wield blasters, lightsabers, and a variety of Force powers. Jedi Academy uses the same game engine as Jedi Outcast, the id Tech 3, but features several technical improvements. As Jaden, players are tasked with investigating a Dark Jedi cult called the Disciples of Ragnos, while slowly learning the ways of the Force and committing themselves to either the light side or the dark side.

The single-player story, set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe two years after Jedi Outcast, follows Jaden Korr, a new student at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy under the tutelage of the previous games' protagonist, Kyle Katarn. The game is a sequel to 2002's Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and the fourth and final installment in the Star Wars: Jedi Knight series. Vicarious Visions was responsible for the development of the Xbox version. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a first- and third-person shooter video game, developed by Raven Software and published by LucasArts for the Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Xbox in 2003.

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