I’m still amazed how Jedi Outcast managed to avoid pretty much any PT influence/reference despite being released in 2002. It has an uncharacteristic OT-only feel too it despite the time it was made. (I still really enjoy Jedi Academy though.)
Yes, that is pretty strange and I am happy they stuck to OT feel in JK2. It is one of the best EU material. JKA had some (mostly positive) PT influence (double-bladed lightsabers, etc.), however it retained overall OT feel. I too enjoy JKA a lot.