t may be played from a third person perspective and look like a traditional action game, but Knights of the Old Republic is actually very similar to BioWare's recent Neverwinter Nights. The combat isn't real-time, although it may appear to be, which means that your characters vital statistics, class, skill set and weapons all matter in a battle – your hand-eye coordination doesn't, and if your statistics aren't a match for your opponent's, no amount of ducking, dodging or blocking will save your skin. Gamers who are used to the fast-paced nature of most third person action/adventure games may take a while to adjust to this more traditional method of turn-based combat, but before you know it the game's compelling, open-ended story will draw you in and you'll forget all about the core mechanics.