DESCRIPTION

Star Wars: Jedi Knight — Mysteries of the Sith takes place five years after the defeat of seven Dark Jedi by bounty hunter turned Jedi Knight Kyle Katarn. It also features the character Mara Jade (from the Star Wars novels), a warrior who once followed the path of darkness as the Emperor's Hand and is now Kyle's apprentice as he trains her in the ways of the Jedi. (She's also quite attracted to him.)

The game's viewpoint switches from Kyle's perspective to Mara's as he departs to a newly discovered Sith temple to investigate the mysterious powers within. Meanwhile, it's up to Mara to protect a Holocron and negotiate "business" with a Hutt crime boss (not Jabba, but a Hutt all the same), all in the name of the New Republic.

As an expansion disc to Jedi Knight — Dark Forces II, Mysteries of the Sith features much of the same regarding gameplay through its 14 missions. However, there are a few new and different weapons, and the absence of a "morality scale" means that no choice between the light side or the path of darkness occurs. As a result, all but two Force abilities found in Jedi Knight are available, with five new ones added as well. Also differing from its predecessor, Mysteries of the Sith's cut-scenes are computer-generated instead of portrayed by live actors.

Once again a multi-player option exists, enabling you to compete with up to seven others over the Internet. Of course, you must choose your identity (there are even more to choose from than in Jedi Knight) as well as the color of your lightsaber. You achieve rank as you become more experienced and can even use a strong character you may have developed with Jedi Knight. ~ Christopher Michael Baker, All Game Guide