Jedi: Survivor is a monument to the best of Star Wars.‘ Colliding power fantasy mechanics, high-concept sci-fi and nuanced, character-driven writing, the end result occasionally stumbles trying to hold it all together but ultimately emerges a roaring success of genre melding. It’s a game that dances, gleefully, in the tonal dissonance of its Star Wars building blocks. Maybe to the team behind it, whose ambitions for Cal have clearly grown exponentially in the interim years, and maybe to its audience, who the game places explicit trust in.
‘ Jedi: Survivor feels like it has something to prove. Woods particularly enjoyed the game’s fluid combat and exploration, as well as the confidence of its main narrative: Writing for Press Start Australia, James Woodcalled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a dark middle chapter that takes a ‘hyperspace jump into the unknown’ by improving on its predecessor in every way. Excellent characters led by a wonderful Cameron Monaghan performance, an exciting story that shocked us with twists from hour one to hour thirty.’ You need only look at the breadth of films, Disney+ shows, and the expanded universe to see that, but what Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gets so right is that no matter your preference in a galaxy far, far away, it delivers. ‘ Star Wars isn’t one thing, and it hasn’t been for a long time. While Middler did note the game had some minor gameplay glitches and issues, these did not detract from the drama and intrigue of the experience: Jordan Middler of VGC had similarly high praise for the game, citing Cameron Monaghan’s performance as a clear hook for the game’s twisting narrative. Read: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review – At One with the Force Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has not left its roots behind – but much like Cal Kestis, it has taken great leaps forward into a brighter and more ambitious future.’
‘While the action remains reliant on puzzle mechanics that occasionally bog down the main story, improvements across the board – including stunningly deft writing, and a sharp narrative – contribute to a more confident, and wildly more engaging sequel. In the GamesHub review of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, we called it a triumph in storytelling with brilliant performances, and a strong balance between light and darkness that keeps the action moving with high stakes:
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