Mantus that's a harsh review there. I'm curious, if KOTOR is that bad, how do you rate other RPGs? Here's my quick and dirty review under your categories.
Plot: While the story wasn't the best story ever in an RPG I liked KOTORs. I'd give the plot at least an 8.5 or 9 out of 10.
Graphics: well I have the Xbox version. The graphics were crisp. Not to many jaggies, the one problem I have is the numerous re-used character model faces.
Challenge: well this really depends on if you use your party or not. This could be a 10 out of 10 if for some reason you want to solo the game. I’d stick this with an 8, not to hard, but not to easy
Puzzles: heh, to till the truth I don’t remember any real puzzles…
Combat tactics: A definite 10. Tactics seriously make or break some of the battles in this game. 10/10
Character customization: This is a hard one, there are a lot of different ways to customize your char in this game. Some aren’t worth trying but the possibility is there. 8 out of 10.
Sound: This game has great actors doing voices and good music. 9.5/10
Controls: Again, I have the Xbox version, the controls aren’t grand but they work. 8.5/10
NPCs: 10 out of 10, Think HK-47 people. The party members all are fleshed out and made life like if you explore the side quests involving them. The villains are given life too though not as grand as the members of your party.
Side Quests: Not sure how to rate this one, I’ll just say there are there and serve the purpose they are supposed to have.
Evil character playability: Anyone that tries to be truly evil in this game will see it’s freaky, but in a good way. One of your potential party members excels here
9/10
Loot: Let’s just say there are some great items in this game, you just have to find them