Knights of the Old Republic 2: How Light and Dark Side Choices Impact the Main Character and Story

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 is an iconic RPG, and the player's freedom to make important choices is one of its most praised features. Players have a lot of freedom in Knights of the Old Republic 2, to design unique characters with interesting builds; visit various planets in any order; and embrace the Light Side, the Dark Side, or follow a neutral path.

Throughout the game, the player will make many decisions that shape their character's morality and the fate of surrounding characters. Whether it's the simple decision to refuse payment after rescuing someone, to topple an entire government, or to murder people in a cartoonishly evil fashion, the game is riddled with choices. The consequences of embracing the Dark Side or being an altruistic follower of the Light Side are both explored in surprising ways over the course of the story. Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2.

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While a key element in most party-based RPGs is interacting with companions, Knights of the Old Republic 2's party members can be drastically impacted by the player's choices. By earning enough influence with certain party members, the player can train them to become Force users. This can be taken a step further if the player is Dark Side aligned, as party members will become corrupted in appearance and take on the pale, mottled appearance of the Sith. The power of the Jedi exile's influence is made apparent when characters like the handmaiden Brianna swap out their white robes for black ones.

Late in the game, the player also has an opportunity for some more permanent adjustments to their party. During the confrontation with Sith Lord Darth Nihilus,