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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Paperback – April 9, 2019

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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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Set an even longer time ago in a galaxy far, far away, BioWare's 2003 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic wowed players with its compelling characters, lightsaber customization, complex morality choices, and one of the greatest plot twists in both video game and Star Wars history. But even for veteran studios like LucasArts and BioWare, the responsibility of making both a great game and a lasting contribution to the Star Wars canon was no easy task. Featuring extensive new interviews with a host of KotOR's producers, writers, designers, and actors, journalist Alex Kane weaves together an epic oral history of this classic game, from its roots in tabletop role-playing and comic books, to its continued influence on big-screen Star Wars films. Whether you align with the light or the dark side, you're invited to dive into this in-depth journey through one of the most beloved Star Wars titles of all time.
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    April 9, 2019
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    5.05 x 0.34 x 6.82 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1940535212
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Alex Kane is a journalist based in west-central Illinois. He has written for Polygon, the website of Rolling Stone, StarWars.com, Variety, and other publications. This is his first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Book Network (April 9, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 76 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940535212
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940535210
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.05 x 0.34 x 6.82 inches
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Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars KOTOR 5/5
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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I played KOTOR so much as a kid growing up. It left an impact on me forever, so of course I'm going to pick up this book and love it. My only complaint about this book is that it isn't longer.
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Cool-Lion14
4.0 out of 5 stars Backstory and facts on the original KOTOR game
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
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For those of you who loved the original Old Republic-era game entitled Knights of the Old Republic by LucasArts (before the Disney era), this could be your book. The facts and making-of process are all in here, though for those of you who wanted photos and concept art you won't find it here. But the story behind one of the defining games of our generation is the best part. I'm giving this four out of five stars because I wanted some concept art and lore about the game and how the characters worked with each other. And maybe a game credits section that details all of the people involved in the game. It's also a quick read. Neat book.
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calebjross
4.0 out of 5 stars One step closer to understand the crazy world of video game development
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
Anytime I talk about Star Wars, I feel like I have to qualify everything with the statement “I’ve never seen a Star Wars movie.” The fandom is simply so passionate, that it’s important to acknowledge my distance to the material for fear of saying something wrong or, more often in real life conversations, the person on the other end will immediately jump into discussions of lore and character arcs assuming they’re talking with someone equally passionate. So, when I have to cut them off at the fourth mention of a planet with a name that sounds like a sneeze to let them know they are mistaken, they feel, rightfully so, lied to. After all, why engage in a conversation at all about something you know little about and have no passion for?

The passionate fandom is further evidenced in Alex Kane’s book, which documents the development and reception of the BioWare game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. As I’ve stated in previous reviews, Boss Fight Books fall into two general groups: memoir/personal connection stories and documentary style histories. This one is definitely more of a documentary style, but it dabbles with personal connection. But what’s interesting here is that the personal connection comes by way not of the author, as it the case with most other Boss Fight Books that dabble in the memoir/personal connection style, but by way of the game’s development staff, who are very passionate fans of the source material.

The book’s text is, I’d estimate, 80% interview quotes, and those interviews convey BioWare’s equal measures of excitement and intimidation for getting to work on such a cultural integral IP. Most of the book is a bunch of geeks geeking out. This is the book’s strength and its weakness. By focusing entirely on staff interviews, the book doesn’t take time to fish out a narrative thru-line, which makes the overall read less interesting for people like me who have no connection to the source material. But believe me, I fully understand I’m in the minority here. Most people who read this book will be fans of Star Wars. And those fans will likely be happy for having access to the minds behind the game. 100% pure excitement is all they need. The tension and conflict of a narrative won’t matter to the fans.

This is a very quick read, coming in at just around 100 pages. And even for people like me, who don’t care about Star Wars, the read is still very much worth it as long as you are a fan of video game development behind-the-scenes fodder. I love reading about what goes on in a game development studio. The level of coordination it must take to ensure such a creative endeavor comes together on budget and on time is truly beyond my comprehension. But books like Alex Kane’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic get me a little bit closer to grasping that insanity.
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Evan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super well written and clear
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
A short and sweet window into the process and people behind the best Star Wars game ever made. Alex makes great use of quotes and stories from the people at LucasArts and Bioware who helped the project from inception to release and it's influence after. A must read for any Star Wars or Video game fan.
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Dire_Salis
5.0 out of 5 stars An enthralling and fun look back at a Star Wars and video game classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019
If you are even casually interested in game creation and development than I'm sure will enjoy this book by starwars.com's Alex Kane.
But if you have nostalgia and affection for Knights of the Old Republic it's a must buy. Highly recommended.
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Tim Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars A great bit of history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019
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Great insight into the best Star Wars game of all time, with a large selection of interviews from those involved in creating the game.

A must read for KotOR fans,
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Phillip
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deep dive into the best Star Wars RPG ever
Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2019
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I came to this as a lover of Knights of the Old Republic. I remember casing my local games store for months in the lead up to its release (which if I remember correctly, was delayed in Australia) and frustrating the hell out of the owner. I’d read previews, I was starting to see reviews, and everything was saying exactly what I hoped for - this was the chance to be a part of the Star Wars universe. The game didn’t disappoint and remains to this day one of only two games I’ve ever played from start to finish back-to-back.
This book provides a wonderful and heartening tour of its creation and the love and hope that was necessary to make a Star Wars game that would endure with its own legacy.
If you like reading about how things come to be, and you’re a fan of KotOR, then this is a must read.
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Rob Leane
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020
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If you are a fan of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, this epic making-of book should be your sacred Jedi text.
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