In addition to honing their skills with the weapon of the Jedi, players can fight enemies using a blaster, blaster rifle, Wookiee bowcaster, Imperial repeater, and more. Like Jedi Outcast before it, Jedi Academy blends third-person lightsaber battles with first-person exploration and shooting.
Players can also customize their lightsaber by selecting its blade color and hilt type, with more lightsabers (such as the double-bladed version wielded by Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I) becoming available as players become more adept in their training. The biggest addition to the franchise is the ability to create a character by choosing its species, gender, hair, facial features, and clothing. As Skywalker's apprentice, players must learn the ways of the Force and embark on an adventure spanning more than twice the locales featured in 2002's game.
Players begin the game in the prestigious Jedi Academy led by Luke Skywalker and Kyle Katarn.
