Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic is a role playing adventure released for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. THQ published the title with development handled by a studio focused on portable role playing experiences. The game takes players back four thousand years before the events of the classic film saga, when the Old Republic stood at the height of its power and Jedi Knights served as guardians of peace. Players step into the role of a customizable hero who awakens aboard a starship under attack from Sith forces. From the opening moments, the player makes choices that shape personality, combat style, and standing with the Force. The portable version trims the scope of the larger console release while keeping the heart of the experience intact. Turn based combat, party recruitment, planet hopping, and moral decisions all appear in compact form. The handheld presentation uses sprite based visuals and a top down perspective that brings the galaxy far, far away to a tiny screen.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4 MB · GB / GBC ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GB / GBC ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| File Size | 4 MB |
| Developer | HotGen Studios |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic is a role playing adventure released for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. THQ published the title with development handled by a studio focused on portable role playing experiences. The game takes players back four thousand years before the events of the classic film saga, when the Old Republic stood at the height of its power and Jedi Knights served as guardians of peace. Players step into the role of a customizable hero who awakens aboard a starship under attack from Sith forces. From the opening moments, the player makes choices that shape personality, combat style, and standing with the Force. The portable version trims the scope of the larger console release while keeping the heart of the experience intact. Turn based combat, party recruitment, planet hopping, and moral decisions all appear in compact form. The handheld presentation uses sprite based visuals and a top down perspective that brings the galaxy far, far away to a tiny screen.
The game centers on a single player campaign with no multiplayer component. Players build their character by choosing a class such as Soldier, Scout, or Scoundrel at the start, then later train as a Jedi Guardian, Sentinel, or Consular. Experience points earned in battles raise stats, teach new Force powers, and grant access to stronger lightsaber forms. Combat plays out in menu driven turns where the player picks attacks, blaster shots, grenades, or Force abilities for each party member. The story spans several worlds including Taris, Dantooine, Tatooine, Kashyyyk, Manaan, and Korriban, with each planet offering side quests, shops, and key story missions. A companion system lets the player recruit characters such as Carth Onasi, Bastila Shan, Mission Vao, and HK-47, each with personal subplots. The light side and dark side alignment meter shifts based on dialogue picks and actions during missions. Overall, the handheld release offers a faithful slice of one of the most loved Star Wars stories ever told to fans of role playing games.