Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is being hailed as the best Star Wars game since Knights of the Old Republic. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts (EA), this action-adventure game is a must-have for gamers in 2023. Serving as a sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the game follows Jedi Knight Cal Kestis as he discovers knowledge about a planet that is strong in the Force. Kestis races to reach the planet before the Jedi's enemies can get there and use their Force abilities against them.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is currently available on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. We received an advanced copy of the PS5 version prior to its release and have already spent more than 24 hours playing it. This game will undoubtedly keep you up at night and consume your weekends, and it's already being compared to the classic Knights of the Old Republic.
Having played for over 24 hours, we can confidently say that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is an outstanding follow-up to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. With its addictive gameplay, engaging level design, and entertaining character dialog, this game is one of the best Star Wars titles of all time. If you're looking for a game that lets you feel like a Jedi in combat, you should definitely get your hands on a copy of this game.
Here are some of the things we liked about it: It's a fantastic sequel. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor builds upon its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, in numerous ways (though not all; see our "What we didn't like about it" section below). The game features a total of 75 skills that are divided into Survival, Lightsaber, and Force categories, allowing players to develop their character's abilities in different areas. For example, Jedi Knight Cal Kestis can now persuade beasts to attack groups of stormtroopers or learn various weapon stances. Although Cal's late master disapproved of using blasters, players can still use them if they prefer.
One of the key strengths of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is its expanded size, which includes multiple side quests, collectibles, a mini-game, timed challenges, and more. The game also allows players to fast-travel between meditation circles, which serve as save points. While mounts are available to help players explore the planet Koboh, they're primarily used to solve puzzles rather than as a means of transportation. (Although riding the nekko can be fun, the relter turns like the Ever Given.)
Cal's old friends, including Cere, Greez, Merrin, and the lovable BD-1, reunite with him to defeat new enemies, and he also gains a new friend in Bode. It's great to see the Mantis crew back together.
Overall, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is an addictive experience that will leave you craving more each time you unlock a new area. It's like a designer drug tailored to satisfy both Star Wars fans and gamers alike. We couldn't get enough of it, and our friends had to pry the controller from our hands as often as we tore it away from theirs.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor doesn't introduce any new gameplay mechanics, but it does borrow from some of the best games out there. Players can enjoy the puzzles of an adventure game, the precision of a platformer, the replayability of a Metroidvania, the vastness of an open-world game, the checkpoint system of a Soulslike, and the combat of a third-person shooter. In some instances, it even incorporates the quirky humor of Borderlands.
Characters like Skoova Stev from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor would feel right at home with the likes of Grandma Flexington from Borderlands. The two share a similar off-kilter sense of humor.
The combat in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor makes players feel like true Jedi warriors. Over the course of the game, Cal gains access to five different fighting stances, including single, double-bladed (similar to Darth Maul), dual-wield (like Ahsoka Tano), crossguard (like Kylo Ren), and blaster. The double-saber stance is particularly enjoyable, allowing players to execute quick and stylish attacks. However, if you prefer power over speed, the crossguard stance may be more up your alley. Each stance has its own set of common and unique button combos, so be prepared for some trial and error.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor introduces an enemy stamina bar that can absorb damage, which can be depleted through well-timed blocks and Force pull. Once an enemy's stamina is depleted, they are unable to use special attacks. However, some attacks cannot be blocked, so it is necessary to master both parries and dodges to become an effective combatant.
Players can choose and swap between two stances at a time, but unfortunately cannot use all five stances simultaneously. A possible solution to this could be implementing a virtual scroll wheel by utilizing the left and right D-pad buttons.
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