Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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  1. RolandOG
    May 21, 2023
    6
    Everyone looks fresh out of high school and the game clearly caters to young Star Wars fanatics. I thought I would give it a try because all the critics are praising it “9.5 / 10”. I loved Titanfall 2, and being that this is a Respawn game I thought there was a good chance I’d really enjoy this, maybe with the true spirit of Star Wars finally returning after being muddied by so manyEveryone looks fresh out of high school and the game clearly caters to young Star Wars fanatics. I thought I would give it a try because all the critics are praising it “9.5 / 10”. I loved Titanfall 2, and being that this is a Respawn game I thought there was a good chance I’d really enjoy this, maybe with the true spirit of Star Wars finally returning after being muddied by so many attempts at reboots by Disney. The last game I liked was “X-Wing versus Tie Fighter”…. anyway, the game has you climbing walls and grappling like spider-man everywhere. There is wall running similar to Titanfall but in the 3rd person. Honestly the parkour and wall climbing stuff is kind of old, and beyond that you’re just slashing away with your lightsaber. The Force abilities are “meh”. If you’re a big Star Wars kid you’ll like this, but otherwise IT IS EXTREMELY OVERRATED, even with all the bugs fixed! Funny thing about bugs these days, as with Cyberpunk 2077, is it takes away from how the game is just an ok-ish game.… Expand
  2. Dragunz
    May 5, 2023
    6
    As a SW fan, I have to say that they improved on the previous game but overall it feels rushed and unpolished. I am struggling to enjoy the game and I can't recommend it at full price. Gameplay is repetitive and combat uninspired. Platforming feels like a chore. I just don't have any fun playing.
    The story is the strong point of the game but if I want story I will get a good SW novel !    As a SW fan, I have to say that they improved on the previous game but overall it feels rushed and unpolished. I am struggling to enjoy the game and I can't recommend it at full price. Gameplay is repetitive and combat uninspired. Platforming feels like a chore. I just don't have any fun playing.
    The story is the strong point of the game but if I want story I will get a good SW novel !
    Sorry EA, I won't give you my money anymore!    … Expand
  3. JiuM83
    Aug 11, 2023
    5
    Very poorly optimized, all kinds of bugs, very mediocre plot, very, very unrecommended.
  4. Gosticouilles
    Aug 4, 2023
    5
    I waited several months before trying this game out because I knew it would be awesome, but I also knew it was riddled with bugs and technical issues. So here we are 4 months after the release. For me, a fan of Star Wars and Souls games, It is an absolute blast. Combats are fun and satisfying but weirdly don't work very well on higher difficulties. The lore and the music of the Star WarsI waited several months before trying this game out because I knew it would be awesome, but I also knew it was riddled with bugs and technical issues. So here we are 4 months after the release. For me, a fan of Star Wars and Souls games, It is an absolute blast. Combats are fun and satisfying but weirdly don't work very well on higher difficulties. The lore and the music of the Star Wars universe is just fantastic but the bugs and glitches are still all over the place and it really breaks the game's pace and immersion. I'm getting constant framerate drops, clipping, popping and textures not loading (I'm playing performance mode). Quality mode is straight up unplayable, I don't even understand why it's the main setting of the game. On the "big red flag side" (especially since the game has been out for almost half a year now), I got crashes and game breaking bugs that forced me to completely restart the playstation. The map who also was a big issue in the first game still is really hard to understand. Lastly, transitions between gameplay in cinematics look awful and clunky wich is really weird because the game itself looks most of the time gorgeous. This game must've been a nightmare to play on release and it really pains me to say this because, bugs aside, it would've been a masterpiece.

    Edit: After 100%, I have to drop my score. Way too many crashes and visual glitches. The main planet is not running smoothly at all. I cannot recommend playing the game in its current state. :(    … Expand
  5. jeck77
    May 20, 2023
    5
    Even with future performance patches and a price drop, I would be hard pressed to recommend this overwhelmingly mediocre and average game. Combat is unbalanced and wholly unsatisfying. It feels clunky and floaty although slightly better than the first game. Exploration feels artificial and forced because very few of the environmental puzzles feel natural. Traversal is decent but has tooEven with future performance patches and a price drop, I would be hard pressed to recommend this overwhelmingly mediocre and average game. Combat is unbalanced and wholly unsatisfying. It feels clunky and floaty although slightly better than the first game. Exploration feels artificial and forced because very few of the environmental puzzles feel natural. Traversal is decent but has too many missed jumps due to a terrible camera, performs issues, and wonky puzzles. Story is meh. Overall, mediocre and average. Not worth full $70 that I paid.… Expand
  6. Fedozzi
    May 3, 2023
    6
    I don’t understand what’s been happening with developers lately, even in quality mode - low resolution, and in performance mode it’s just a nightmare, and even with fps drop, as if I’m back in the days of Xbox one, I’m already ready to buy pro versions of consoles, because I feel like it will only get worse.
  7. AlexNeutrino
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    The game itself is amazing, I loved it. But performance on PS5 is horrible sometimes, and AMD's upscaler produces annoying artifacts (ghosting).
  8. pmrooter
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Started playing from day one of release and gradually saw performance improve with new patches.
    Unfortunately, it's still hard to call it a pleasant gaming experience, and if it weren't such a long-awaited sequel to a game that I deeply liked, I'd prefer to start playing it only a couple of months after.
    The combat system, gameplay, size and detail of the world are impressive. Perhaps    Started playing from day one of release and gradually saw performance improve with new patches.
    Unfortunately, it's still hard to call it a pleasant gaming experience, and if it weren't such a long-awaited sequel to a game that I deeply liked, I'd prefer to start playing it only a couple of months after.

    The combat system, gameplay, size and detail of the world are impressive. Perhaps the only thing in these aspects that was a disappointment, it's a few planets.
    Only one or two large and several small ones.
    When you travel through this large area at the beginning of the game, you are sure that there will be many different, large, open territories as on this planet, but alas. In fact, this is our main place of action and all other places becomes smaller and smaller.

    The other disappointing thing was the plot. It's fine, but it's catastrophically short.
    Actually, you'll get really great action, plot twists, cinematic events and story advancement, but in the last 10% of the game.
    Except for the first hours of a fairly good story set-up, 90% of the time you will have one single goal, the MacGuffin, the Sacred Land. Information, leads and clues about which you will search for the entire game.
    I can’t say that it’s completely bad, because in the process we visit a lot of pretty locations, fight various enemies and, in general, enjoy good gameplay.
    But the plot, as such, is simply on pause for most of the game and moves by a bit only occasionally and in the end.

    The ending itself left mixed feelings because on the one hand it tries to be complete, but without any final statements, on the other hand it leaves an infinite amount of space for any possible number and type of sequels.    … Expand
  9. BJR225
    Jul 26, 2023
    6
    Huge Star Wars fan. Loved Fallen Order. Turned me on to the From Software library of games, namely Sekiro, which became one of my favorites of all time. Was hugely hyped for this release. After finally completing this slog of a game, I have to say I'm disappointed. First half of game was solid and a nice challenge on Jedi Master difficulty. Second half, not so much. Four cheap assHuge Star Wars fan. Loved Fallen Order. Turned me on to the From Software library of games, namely Sekiro, which became one of my favorites of all time. Was hugely hyped for this release. After finally completing this slog of a game, I have to say I'm disappointed. First half of game was solid and a nice challenge on Jedi Master difficulty. Second half, not so much. Four cheap ass bosses in a row to close out the game had me throwing controllers and praying for the game to finally end. Here's to hoping Outlaws is more enjoyable.… Expand
  10. Daniel0809
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Ive had to restart my console 4 times in the 15 hrs iv played because of getting frozen or stuck between walls, frame rate is terrible which makes me not even want to play and the map is still horrible and confusing so so bad map design and in Domas shop the mysterious keycard opens her door to get a stim but its bugged and no stim or stim animation happens. I kinda like the game but IIve had to restart my console 4 times in the 15 hrs iv played because of getting frozen or stuck between walls, frame rate is terrible which makes me not even want to play and the map is still horrible and confusing so so bad map design and in Domas shop the mysterious keycard opens her door to get a stim but its bugged and no stim or stim animation happens. I kinda like the game but I cant enjoy it because the game is bugged and needed more time. I should have waited 6 more months to buy this game.… Expand
  11. AigleAveugle
    Jul 22, 2023
    5
    Frame drops around water, fire and screen tearing almost every time I switch the view rapidly... Its the first time I see my PS5 struggling that much. Witcher 3 updated version was bad but this is almost unplayable at times.

    Great game but a lot of backtracking to complete and I can smell the woke subtlety trying to make its way into the echoes. I'm tired of stupid droids talking like    Frame drops around water, fire and screen tearing almost every time I switch the view rapidly... Its the first time I see my PS5 struggling that much. Witcher 3 updated version was bad but this is almost unplayable at times.

    Great game but a lot of backtracking to complete and I can smell the woke subtlety trying to make its way into the echoes. I'm tired of stupid droids talking like 6years old clowns all the time. Work bench feels empty... Should have been more variety of items or something... Damn. Vendors too are kinda useless, buy a haircut ? Enemies are too Disney, too tuned down, not visceral enough.

    Opportunity lost here to expand, innovate and its a big let down. The addition of Npcs standing around like cardboard signs saying irrelevant stuff was a mistake. I liked the first game more so I can't give the passing grade here.    … Expand
  12. Ghostinyou83
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Console is how the game should be played. What a sequel should be even better than the first really hope we get a third
  13. justinx
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    FPS DROP! fps drop fps drop fps drop fps drop fps drop fps drop fps drop fps drop fps
  14. yangfanhong
    May 21, 2023
    7
    The game is great. But there were too many bugs at releasing time. I had to redownload the whole game with 100+GB data due to bugging out. And the refreshing rates are not satisfying. Technical problems can not be ignored.
  15. JackAllen22
    May 7, 2023
    7
    Managed to get through the entire game on the PS5 despite awful performance issues. Performance mode is a joke and charging £70 for something as unstable and poor looking as this is nothing short of disgusting. Graphics themselves can look very impressive in certain areas and on specific character models (at times) however the textures and overall look of the game in general isManaged to get through the entire game on the PS5 despite awful performance issues. Performance mode is a joke and charging £70 for something as unstable and poor looking as this is nothing short of disgusting. Graphics themselves can look very impressive in certain areas and on specific character models (at times) however the textures and overall look of the game in general is pathetically average for an exclusive next gen title. Blatantly no noticeable improvements over last gen. The story and the protagonist carries this game; as Cal Kestis, a likeable and empathetic character that continues to bring the best out of the series. His commitment as a true jedi and also someone who cares deeply for the relationships with the people around him are consistently at odds with each other, which makes for an intriguing and entertaining dynamic. The story overall is satisfying however, even with its longer length than fallen order, it still manages to feel as though it was cut short. The entire game focuses on reaching a specific location but the payoff to this falls completely short. Twists and turns keep things interesting but mostly occur towards the backend of the story adding to that feeling of an abrupt ending. Combat has been somewhat dulled down in a sense, there are now three more lightsaber stances over fallen order’s two, however, the existing lightsaber stances have been reduced to being less intricate and the new stances are watered down even more so. Frustrating development choices mean only two of the five stances can be equipped at anytime, this leads to players becoming accustomed to the same two stances that they are most proficient with, making the other three completely pointless outside of special narrative circumstances. The planets are a lot less diverse and there aren’t an abundance of locations to choose from. One location is semi open world and where the player will spend arguably 75% of the game. The other locations become increasingly smaller with only one other open location that isn’t even half the size of the first, and multiple small locations (including the final planet) that are even less of the size of the linear locations of fallen order. It’s genuinely a massive back step with the exception of the amazing semi open world location, that breathes new life into the franchise. The new cosmetic system is fantastic and gives the player a sense of input and control of the main character, all cosmetics are implemented into cutscenes and this much needed improvement enhances the experience massively. Overall Jedi survivor is still an impressive title that does truly allow you as Cal Kestis to feel like a Jedi knight, especially when free roaming the open locations picking off droids and stormtroopers, it’s that type of experience that saves this game but other elements hold it back and even go completely in the wrong direction from fallen order. Hopefully these are things that can be improved further in the third instalment.… Expand
  16. ricky6
    May 5, 2023
    7
    16 If the game was well optimized, it could reach a 17 , really loved this game. Juste few things need to be improved. More more combos, the combos are really poor here and i missed the variety of planets like fallen order, here besides Koboh and Jedha, the 4 other planets don’t have real identity, except the final one but it is so small :(. The game really needs lot of optimization and16 If the game was well optimized, it could reach a 17 , really loved this game. Juste few things need to be improved. More more combos, the combos are really poor here and i missed the variety of planets like fallen order, here besides Koboh and Jedha, the 4 other planets don’t have real identity, except the final one but it is so small :(. The game really needs lot of optimization and after that it will be a memorable star wars game. Really. Super game.… Expand
  17. Asgard0822
    May 26, 2023
    7
    Great story and world design.
    Big plus that you keep the powers from the first game and not start from scratch.
    Holomap got the much needed upgrade, still not ideal but way better.

    BUT the technical bugs, mostly framedrops, really hurted this game.
    could have been an amazing game but the great game stays in the shadow due to its technical bugs.
    shame.
  18. MathiasBS
    May 7, 2023
    5
    Yes, the performance is kinda ridiculous, and it does ruin a lot of cinematic moments, but besides this, Jedi: Survivor is also just a pretty “meh”-kinda game.

    It plays everything safe, and does nothing new. Sure, there’s a decent story here for Stare Wars fanatics, but this is a video game and not a movie, and the gameplay is just ok at best. Combat feels a bit wonky and like a very    Yes, the performance is kinda ridiculous, and it does ruin a lot of cinematic moments, but besides this, Jedi: Survivor is also just a pretty “meh”-kinda game.

    It plays everything safe, and does nothing new. Sure, there’s a decent story here for Stare Wars fanatics, but this is a video game and not a movie, and the gameplay is just ok at best.

    Combat feels a bit wonky and like a very unpolished version of Dark Souls. The world design is big and pretty, but also very confusing (I don’t think I’ve ever been stuck this many times in a game, simply because finding the correct path to take is a pain). Rewards for doing anything optional in the game, are kind of meaningless. Sure, they listened and made your character and lightsaber more customizable, but… what’s the point? It’s all cosmetic, and there are no gear, weapons or anything that affects gameplay besides stances. When am I ever gonna stop to look at which one of the many similar looking components, I’m using on my lightsaber?! It’s meaningless, unnecessary fluff. But besides these gripes, it’s still a functional, playable video game - it just doesn’t do anything you haven’t already played a million times before, but what it does, it does well enough. Definitely not the worst offender in terms of playing it safe, but not a game that has a unique voice either. Am I alone in being fed up with the standard AAA-formulas we keep being served? I miss the days of creativity in AAA game design. Seems like the indie scene is where all the interesting stuff keeps happening.    … Expand
  19. DeadDirected
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    A pretty good game overall, better than the first one. BUT: the performance issues are incredible strong. that ruins the experience a lot.
  20. royalguy07
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the new action adventure game from EA and Respawn (Titanfall, Apex Legends), is an action packed epic filled to the brim with fun new and existing characters that feel right at home in the greater star wars universe. Unfortunately, the game is plagued with almost too many visual bugs to count making the overall experience somewhat mixed.

    Survivor picks up 5    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the new action adventure game from EA and Respawn (Titanfall, Apex Legends), is an action packed epic filled to the brim with fun new and existing characters that feel right at home in the greater star wars universe. Unfortunately, the game is plagued with almost too many visual bugs to count making the overall experience somewhat mixed.

    Survivor picks up 5 years after the events of Fallen Order and we find Cal Kestis as a full on guerilla opposition agent working to undermine the empire. The previous crew of the Mantis has broken up and scattered across the galaxy, leaving Cal feel alone and lost in his struggle against the empire. The story is a very solid Star Wars tale with great characters, interesting twists, and an engaging story arc. Every character in the game feel unique and fleshed out with their own issues, backstories, and agendas.

    The game play is similar to Fallen Order, with some new lightsaber stances and force powers mixed in. Overall, I found the combat to be a little too mashy and not as intricate as I would of preferred. I almost exclusively used the blaster stance, which features a lightsaber in one hand and blaster in the other, as it was very useful in picking off enemies at a distance. The platforming is frequent and works very smoothly. My main main issue with the platforming is that there is just too much of it, by the 800th wall run it just felt like a tack on to extend certain gameplay stretches.

    My main issue with the actual gameplay is the greater exploration and side activities in the game. There are hundreds of nooks and crannies to explore, rare bosses to find, etc. The game has a real rewards issue for these side activities, they mostly just reward you with new cosmetics for Cal and BD-1. It just isn't very fun or logical for Cal to find a new sideburns haircut, for example, in a treasure chest on a long abandoned and unexplored area of a planet. The game tries to sprinkle in actual rewards like skill points and force meter upgrades but it feels like these happen maybe 5% of the time.

    On to the graphical issues, which are so frequent I considered abandoning the game multiple times (I played on a PS5). Performance mode (60fps) features as much screen tearing as I have ever seen in a large Triple A game, you couldn't do a full 180 or 360 turn with Cal without popping and tearing. I tried to push through on this mode because of how muddied the game looks in the 30fps quality mode, but eventually finished the back half on this quality mode. The game looks pretty drab in this mode, the lightsaber colors don't pop, the action doesn't look as fluid, and my game crashed at least 3 times in this mode.

    In totality, Survivor is still one of the better Star Wars game out there, and hopefully EA and the Respawn team are able to fix its performance issues in future updates.    … Expand
  21. The_rainbow_00
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    7.6/10

    Story: 8.5
    Gameplay: 6.5
    Gameplay Mechanics: 8

    The story was exciting and kept me in the game. The gameplay could've been better; next-gen-only games should not have performance issues. The mechanics were good, like the unique different takes on the gameplay and characters—definitely some character development.
  22. imCatMan
    May 12, 2023
    6
    Awful performances, quality and performance mode are struggling, inconsistant framerate, visual glitches etc...

    The story is more subjective, but i found it very weak (and why force the high republic into this ?) with uninteresting plot and characters, the villiains are particulary underwhelming in my opinion. Also writing doesn't help as it feels more like a random marvel movie than    Awful performances, quality and performance mode are struggling, inconsistant framerate, visual glitches etc...

    The story is more subjective, but i found it very weak (and why force the high republic into this ?) with uninteresting plot and characters, the villiains are particulary underwhelming in my opinion. Also writing doesn't help as it feels more like a random marvel movie than real star wars.

    Only two real planets to explore (and 4 very small and linear ones) none of them are really interesting besides the two main ones...

    Level design is very strange as it feels like the different areas are connected by stuff kinda floating in the air that doesn't really make a lot of sense if you think about it... kills the immersion a bit.

    Beside that, gameplay feels pretty good (when the game runs properly) the new stances are fun, the crossguard is pretty badass i have to admit (even if i'm not a fan of the sequels)

    There is a lot of customisation, and a lot of items to force you to explore, sometimes it's a bit much, if you're a completionist.

    Anyway, even without performance issues, i think Jedi Survivor is not bad, but not a great game either, without i'ts star wars skin it would have been pretty a average game, i played it for the gameplay and the jedi fantasy, but the rest was kinda underwhelming to me.    … Expand
  23. CoachMo
    May 15, 2023
    7
    This one was tough for me. I went back to beat it after finishing up some other games and the reason it dropped for me was simple. The combat is still good, but the leveling of the bosses needs to be adjusted. You come in with so much power from the get-go, you would expect that you could be running through tougher and tougher opponents. However, you still play the same low level gruntsThis one was tough for me. I went back to beat it after finishing up some other games and the reason it dropped for me was simple. The combat is still good, but the leveling of the bosses needs to be adjusted. You come in with so much power from the get-go, you would expect that you could be running through tougher and tougher opponents. However, you still play the same low level grunts for most of the game with a boss battle mixed in. I love the idea of letting the powers role over, but then make the enemies more fierce. Fun game but glad to be done and moving on to the next one.… Expand
  24. WingerZingers
    May 20, 2023
    7
    One of the game's standout features is its narrative, which delves into the struggles and challenges faced by Jedi who managed to survive the Jedi Purge. The story follows a lone Jedi as they navigate a galaxy under the oppressive rule of the Empire. As players embark on their journey, they encounter diverse characters, face moral dilemmas, and uncover the secrets of their past. TheOne of the game's standout features is its narrative, which delves into the struggles and challenges faced by Jedi who managed to survive the Jedi Purge. The story follows a lone Jedi as they navigate a galaxy under the oppressive rule of the Empire. As players embark on their journey, they encounter diverse characters, face moral dilemmas, and uncover the secrets of their past. The narrative is filled with tension, suspense, and moments of hope, drawing players into a gripping tale of survival against all odds.

    The gameplay mechanics in Jedi Survivor offer a mix of intense combat and strategic decision-making. Players engage in lightsaber duels, utilizing a satisfying combat system that captures the elegance and power of wielding a lightsaber. The Force abilities add an extra layer of depth, allowing players to employ telekinesis, Force pushes, and more. The game also incorporates stealth and exploration elements, providing opportunities for players to navigate environments, solve puzzles, and make strategic choices that impact the outcome of the story.

    Visually, Jedi Survivor impresses with its attention to detail and stunning environments. From sprawling urban landscapes to treacherous alien worlds, the game's graphics bring the Star Wars universe to life in vivid detail. The character models, including the Jedi protagonist and iconic Star Wars creatures, are beautifully rendered, immersing players in a visually stunning and authentic experience.

    The game's soundtrack is another standout aspect, capturing the epic and emotional tones synonymous with the Star Wars franchise. The familiar melodies, along with original compositions, enhance the immersive nature of the gameplay, transporting players into the heart of the Star Wars universe.

    While Jedi Survivor excels in many areas, it does have a few minor drawbacks. The game's pacing can sometimes feel uneven, with certain story beats feeling rushed or underdeveloped. Additionally, some players may find the combat mechanics to be slightly repetitive after prolonged play. However, these minor flaws do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion offered by the game.

    In conclusion, Jedi Survivor provides an enthralling and immersive experience for Star Wars fans and gamers alike. With its compelling narrative, engaging gameplay mechanics, and visually stunning presentation, the game offers a fresh perspective on the aftermath of Order 66 and the indomitable spirit of the Jedi. Despite a few minor shortcomings, Jedi Survivor successfully captures the essence of the Star Wars universe and delivers an exciting journey of resilience and redemption. May the Force be with you as you embark on this thrilling adventure    … Expand
  25. Jadord00k
    May 21, 2023
    6
    It's a fun game until you have to perform anything more complex than running. Controls are buggy, movement during jumping is a sh*tshow and I bet you will be dying more during these kind of stuff than in the fights. Speaking of which...the most difficult opponents here are the controls. What a shame!
  26. lifetimelaker24
    Jun 11, 2023
    6
    Game is pretty wack IMO. Performance issues, short story, and a boring end boss fight. This is a $40 game that most paid $70 for. I keep hearing "they'll fix the bugs." Got the game 3 weeks after release and already finished that game. Its a lil late. Created a metacritic acct solely to complain about this game.
  27. LetsGoPokemonLu
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    Huge improvement over the first game. Wish there were more planets to explore, but the combat is fun and story is alright.

    You can always count on Star Wars fans to be the absolute worst on the internet, hence all the review bombs.
  28. dannyvc95
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    In my opinion the game has a great potential, completely destroyed by the poor performance, low resolution quality. Hopefully big publishers stop delivering not polished games.
  29. Corkiller9
    Jul 27, 2023
    6
    Fails to live up to the first one with a obvious villain from the start and no dramatic or interesting reveals unfortunately.
  30. elfoam
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    The game is pretty good in theory other than being extremely poorly coded. I understand the PS5 version is running better than other systems but even so there's a lot of screen tearing and generally dodgyness. It will remind you of gaming on a PS3 as most games there had similar issues. If you ware a person who's generally oblivious to poorly made things you wont care. But given than theyThe game is pretty good in theory other than being extremely poorly coded. I understand the PS5 version is running better than other systems but even so there's a lot of screen tearing and generally dodgyness. It will remind you of gaming on a PS3 as most games there had similar issues. If you ware a person who's generally oblivious to poorly made things you wont care. But given than they didn't put the game on blu-rays, didn't release it anywhere near finished. I'm not going to give it more than a 5 out of ten. Charging people full price for a half built beta has to stop. Now..

    And professional reviewers not punishing companies for releasing unfinished games because they are sniffing around for money and free gifts has to stop.. yesterday.    … Expand
  31. MaccMosley
    Apr 29, 2023
    5
    Once again we're sold a unfinished game full of bugs,horrible frame rates and a day 1 patch that's bigger than the game itself. I cannot believe the pop in and frame rates,it's unacceptable for a AAA Title but unfortunately it's typical these days. Looks like the only way to we can get a game that plays right is if we buy it 6 months after release to give the developers time to patchOnce again we're sold a unfinished game full of bugs,horrible frame rates and a day 1 patch that's bigger than the game itself. I cannot believe the pop in and frame rates,it's unacceptable for a AAA Title but unfortunately it's typical these days. Looks like the only way to we can get a game that plays right is if we buy it 6 months after release to give the developers time to patch it.There is no reason why every AAA title on the new systems shouldn't run at least 60FPS,it's to bad we're used to crap like this,we all need to stop buying games at launch to send a message,enough is enough.… Expand
  32. nofakebs
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    They say it performs better on PS5 compared to PC, but it still performs so bad that its not acceptable. Its not a couple of bugs, it feels like a early stage beta that performs very very bad. This ruins the experience totally, how this game can get so high score from critics make me wonder if I should stop reading these reviews in the future because obviously you cant trust them.
    We    They say it performs better on PS5 compared to PC, but it still performs so bad that its not acceptable. Its not a couple of bugs, it feels like a early stage beta that performs very very bad. This ruins the experience totally, how this game can get so high score from critics make me wonder if I should stop reading these reviews in the future because obviously you cant trust them.
    We all already know that new games are full with bugs and need patches, but this game isn't even finished.
    IMO it shouldn't even be legal to release games before they work properly.

    However If the game performed as it should I would give it around 8/10, its a solid game, but its not a masterpiece. There are other games in this genre which is better than this game.
    But if you a Star wars fan then this is probably their best one yet.
    "Only" problem is that its seems to still be in developing stage, so if you want to enjoy this experience you should clearly wait until they deliver a complete and fully working version of the game.

    EA games should be really ashamed and I will never buy a new game from them again before checking with USER CRITICS, because its obvious that we cant trust these paid critics.

    It's called "Sponsored Content" or "Native Advertising". So it's nothing new that big companies like EA are paying the media and content creators for positive reviews.

    Its simply not acceptable to pay full price for unfinished games. There should be no argue about that. They will keep doing this as long as they make money of it. Pre ordering and buying unpolished games only enhances this problem.

    They made a conscious decision and CHOSE to release the game in this state.
    Under no circumstances such behavior should be accepted.

    Wasn’t there an article where they (Respawn, EA) celebrated how quickly they developed and released this game? Well, the results speak for themselves..

    unfortunately I believe we will see many more games be released like this in the future. As long as they make money from doing it they will keep doing it.

    But they wont fool me next time.    … Expand
  33. Epicdude7979
    May 13, 2023
    7
    This is a step up from the original in terms of gameplay alone. The narrative also happens to be a lot more interesting. The big downside to this game is obviously the glaring performance issues. I can overlook them quite a bit but other than that I think the side quests are pretty boring and the worlds feel empty. The game however is really fun.
  34. jenbamin
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Another middling, mealy, samey third person action-adventure AAA game; Jedi: Survivor is, to be fair, better than some of the other names in this field. That being said, it does absolutely nothing to break the mold of this oversaturated market, instead playing it safe from mechanics all the way down to writing.

    Performance issues aside (yeah, the game runs poorly on PS5, not much to    Another middling, mealy, samey third person action-adventure AAA game; Jedi: Survivor is, to be fair, better than some of the other names in this field. That being said, it does absolutely nothing to break the mold of this oversaturated market, instead playing it safe from mechanics all the way down to writing.

    Performance issues aside (yeah, the game runs poorly on PS5, not much to add), Survivor feels just like God of War: Ragnarok, which feels just like God of War, which feels just like Ghost of Tsushima, which feels just like Uncharted.

    And if you think those are outlandish comparisons, I assure you they're not: forced vertical climbing sections, crevices to hide loading screens, starting with a familiar weapon then getting another after a mid-game conflict, annoying companions, bizarre shifts to semi-linear open worlds, skill trees with infinitesimal upgrades, a semi-autonomous grappling hook bound to L2, and so on and so forth.

    While Survivor certainly executes some of these tropes better than its peers, the game still feels so copy/paste and soulless, so inoffensive that casual players and Star Wars fans alike will find almost no issues. I think this is partially exemplified through just how easy it is; my first combat-related death came almost 8 hours in, well towards the end of the second world (on Jedi Master difficulty).

    Not only is combat easy, but the world is easy as well. Traversal has minimal stakes as Cal will automatically mantle ledges, BD-1 will alert you to shortcuts and other POIs. The Ubisoft bloat is also felt, as there are now side quests and plenty of annoying little ledges and cliffs to scale for character customization options.

    While you can customize Cal's appearance, you can't change his personality. The Marvel/YA novel quips quickly grew old for me, despite a great performance from Cameron Monaghan.

    For the sake of sounding overly-negative, there is a lot I like about this game. The multitude of customization options really make you feel like you're Cal, something the last game didn't do a great job of. The game also gives you an almost overwhelming amount of Lightsaber options which were very welcome.

    While the game runs like a pile of **** in performance mode, I think the general set pieces were very well-constructed. Coruscant especially felt alive and was really fun to look at, even if the linear traversal dulled the otherwise solid introduction. Similarly, the attention to detail within the enemy types (and their out-of-combat interactions with each other) were a nice addition.

    There is something about AAA studios and sequels to their third person action games that just never quite clicks. The word I'm looking for here is "boring." These games are all the same, all made to appeal to the lowest common denominator. They are lightning-in-a-bottle tech demos that, ironically, barely work on release and are quickly rendered obsolete by the next samey game in the genre.

    Yet, Survivor has a lot of charm, mainly because of the Star Wars franchise. I loved the beeps and boops from the droids, the buzz of the lightsabers, and the music that littered my journey across the galaxy. It was fun (well, it wasn't, but maybe for completionists) to gather friends at Greez's bar and check in every few hours.

    Still, I'd rather a game take a big swing and miss than never step to the plate at all. While I understand the praise for Survivor, I do not agree that it's the next great thing. Not even close.    … Expand
  35. TKY546Gaming
    May 1, 2023
    5
    Star Wars Jedi Survivor is like a lightsaber with two blades: on one hand, it delivers an amazing storyline featuring memorable characters set across numerous worlds in the Star Wars universe; on the other hand, it suffers from terrible performance issues that can significantly detract from the overall experience. Combat mechanics are as smooth as a Jedi's movements, similar to those foundStar Wars Jedi Survivor is like a lightsaber with two blades: on one hand, it delivers an amazing storyline featuring memorable characters set across numerous worlds in the Star Wars universe; on the other hand, it suffers from terrible performance issues that can significantly detract from the overall experience. Combat mechanics are as smooth as a Jedi's movements, similar to those found in Batman Arkham City, making for a familiar but enjoyable experience. Cal Kestis, the protagonist, learns to be a Jedi and experiences the dark side of the Force, adding depth to the game's narrative like a layer of paint on a canvas. However, the game's performance issues are like a malfunctioning droid, disrupting the gameplay and ultimately detracting from the experience, resulting in a mediocre game. Overall, while the game's storyline and characters are a standout feature, its poor performance makes it difficult to recommend.… Expand
  36. Kearne
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    I'm on the 3rd planet now. The storyline for now is kinda ok. Old high Republic is something interesting. Gameplay wise everything is in order. Similar to previous franchise entry, but more. The huge problem is frame rate. I chose performance mode, but..... the graphics are actually extremely downgraded in that mode and the game still stutters sometimes (mostly in open locations) and I'mI'm on the 3rd planet now. The storyline for now is kinda ok. Old high Republic is something interesting. Gameplay wise everything is in order. Similar to previous franchise entry, but more. The huge problem is frame rate. I chose performance mode, but..... the graphics are actually extremely downgraded in that mode and the game still stutters sometimes (mostly in open locations) and I'm pretty sure it never achieves that 60fps. Ever. Which makes it a lot less pleasurable experience during not only fights, but also during exploration. If not for that I wpuld probably give it a 7/10. If it's get better storywise at the end maybe even 8/10.… Expand
  37. Madbert
    May 3, 2023
    6
    A fecha de hoy el rendimiento del videojuego es bastante pobre, casi nunca va a 60FPS en modo rendimiento, hay muchísimo screen tearing (La imagen se entrecorta por falta de sincronía). No son pocas las veces que se me queda la pantalla en negro pero el audio sigue funcionando y tengo que salir y volver a entrar al juego. En el estado actual el videojuego no merece la pena, veremos en elA fecha de hoy el rendimiento del videojuego es bastante pobre, casi nunca va a 60FPS en modo rendimiento, hay muchísimo screen tearing (La imagen se entrecorta por falta de sincronía). No son pocas las veces que se me queda la pantalla en negro pero el audio sigue funcionando y tengo que salir y volver a entrar al juego. En el estado actual el videojuego no merece la pena, veremos en el futuro qué pasa... Le doy un 5

    EDIT: Con el nuevo parche se nota mucho la mejoría. Sigue sin estar como debiera pero si hubiese salido así no le habría caído tanto desprecio. Yo ya he terminado el juego y lo hice funcionando bastante pobre, a si que no puedo darle más de un 6 porque mi experiencia no fue la que debería haber sido. Espero que los que tengan la oportunidad de jugarlo a partir de ahora disfruten más de la experiencia.    … Expand
  38. JrDouble
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    This is not as good as the previous Jedi Fallen Order. The issues from the first are unfortunately still the same here, but seem to have gotten worse. There are a huge amount of delay in the controls and the game has very inconsistent balancing. I don't know if it is true delay or just the inability to interrupt animations, but it feels like half the time I push a button nothing happens orThis is not as good as the previous Jedi Fallen Order. The issues from the first are unfortunately still the same here, but seem to have gotten worse. There are a huge amount of delay in the controls and the game has very inconsistent balancing. I don't know if it is true delay or just the inability to interrupt animations, but it feels like half the time I push a button nothing happens or it takes a second to register the input. Other than the controls and balancing, the graphics and story are OK, but I find I have to change the difficulty up and down a lot to make up for the slow controls and irregular balancing. A bit frustrating most of the time and a let-down overall compared to the first game.… Expand
  39. LockeZero
    May 4, 2023
    6
    Fun but overtuned combat, mechanics are not tight enough for the type of gameplay they are trying to emulate. A very poor souls-like on anything higher than normal difficulty. Story is fine, nothing special, and firmly in the Disney era Lucasfilm style. Temper your expectations and you will have a good time, but certainly not the Star Wars game that it could be. Performance-wise, as of theFun but overtuned combat, mechanics are not tight enough for the type of gameplay they are trying to emulate. A very poor souls-like on anything higher than normal difficulty. Story is fine, nothing special, and firmly in the Disney era Lucasfilm style. Temper your expectations and you will have a good time, but certainly not the Star Wars game that it could be. Performance-wise, as of the 5/3/2023 patch it still struggles in both frame rate and graphical fidelity, with additional bugs that hinder gameplay, sometimes requiring a full reboot. If you haven't bought already, give it time for more fixes and get it on sale in the future, you will be better for it.… Expand
  40. Bennasi
    May 20, 2023
    7
    Played through a full run of this game. If you liked the first one you’ll like this one as well. The graphics definitely have some issues but I wouldn’t say they are game breaking in any way (not like cyberpunk). It is a shame for graphics though because there are games that were released in similar scope to game for ps4/ps5 years ago that looked and played better - example ghost ofPlayed through a full run of this game. If you liked the first one you’ll like this one as well. The graphics definitely have some issues but I wouldn’t say they are game breaking in any way (not like cyberpunk). It is a shame for graphics though because there are games that were released in similar scope to game for ps4/ps5 years ago that looked and played better - example ghost of Tsushima, last of us, etc. I blame EA owner of respawn for pushing the game’s release before being 100% ready. Everything else was pretty good. I won’t spoil anything but I liked the story of the first game a lot more and would’ve been tough for this game to match.

    Graphics - 6/10 (if no screen tears or other issues would be a 9/10)
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Sound/mechanics/Production values - 9/10
    Story - 6/10
    EA company - 0/10

    Overall- 7/10    … Expand
  41. Vampireknigh
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    - Performance on PS5 is close to unplayable, base FPS being around 50 in performance mode and constantly dropping below 40.
    - The level design is abysmal, puzzles and platforming sections are awkward and have no consistency, it's like they were all made by different people who never talked to each other.
    - Combat isn't any better - inconsistent hitboxes, weird hit registration - makes    - Performance on PS5 is close to unplayable, base FPS being around 50 in performance mode and constantly dropping below 40.
    - The level design is abysmal, puzzles and platforming sections are awkward and have no consistency, it's like they were all made by different people who never talked to each other.
    - Combat isn't any better - inconsistent hitboxes, weird hit registration - makes higher difficulties unenjoyable, especially against big monsters

    + There are some cool cinematic set pieces, but not nearly enough to make up for everything else
    + The story and characters are servicable, nothing special but not detracting from the experience either    … Expand
  42. johan501
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    80 euro's for this game in the PS5 Store...
    The story, etc is awesome! But the perfomance in PERFORMANCE MODE....
    EA, freaking shame on you!
  43. hdp-plata
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    It's a good game, Respawn wanted to please the fans and we can feel it. But EA clearly didn't give them time to finish and optimize the game.
  44. strandbak
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    The game is a good upgrade from the first, but it still feels way too linear. Exploring still feels like a chore and the fast travel system is pretty bad. As much as I like the graphics and lightsaber combat, the game itself lacks any real direction. Decent plot, but it's ruined by the constant fetch quests and linear storyline. 6/10.
  45. Splitcito
    Apr 29, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EN
    Without considering the performance issues of the game, I can say this is a worthy sequel at least in gameplay, if You played Jedi Fallen Order You will find a pretty similar game in Jedi Survivor.
    So similar It is, that the first part of the game is almost a copypasta of the previous but the second half is a masterpiece, is one of the best things I've seen of Starwars in a while.
    Sadly, due to the bad state of the game in PC or in certain consoles as I've read, I can't give a better qualification to It

    ES
    Ignorando el hecho del problema de rendimiento, es una secuela digna en cuanto a jugabilidad, si jugaste Jedi Fallen Order, encontrarás algo bastante similar en este juego.
    Tan similar que los dos primeros tercios de la historia es prácticamente un copypaste del anterior, por otro lado, el ultimo tercio del juego es de las mejores cosas que he visto de Star Wars en el ultimo tiempo.

    Lamentablemente por la primera parte de la historia y los problemas de rendimiento, ya que el juego está roto en Pc y por lo que he visto en consolas también, no se le puede dar mejor calificación.    … Expand
  46. GeraltRUS
    May 28, 2023
    7
    Solid game, but very poor and boring story. Bad writing and facepal sitiations most of cutscienes... Main story really very very bad, but semi open world interesting and good. Very satisfying combat most all the times (except bug). Story level not so enjoyable because too much jumping, grappling and wallrunning (this part buggy too). Music, graphic, fighting and acting a very good level.
  47. Samarqand
    Apr 29, 2023
    7
    Not nearly as bad as most reviews are making it out to be; not as good as some of the professional reviews make it. The gameplay is fun and there is a lot of nuance to the fighting once you get the hang of it. The controls are somewhat intuitive, though could use some fine-tuning. The leveling system allows nice, if linear, ways to develop Cal while the collectibles and customizationNot nearly as bad as most reviews are making it out to be; not as good as some of the professional reviews make it. The gameplay is fun and there is a lot of nuance to the fighting once you get the hang of it. The controls are somewhat intuitive, though could use some fine-tuning. The leveling system allows nice, if linear, ways to develop Cal while the collectibles and customization systems are nice additions. Graphics, however, are not where this game shines - surprisingly so. Elden Ring has better graphics by a good degree, despite being designed for platforms like the PS4. The slowing of the framerates are annoying and the cut scenes could be done with better graphics while not reducing performance. There do need to be some patches/hotfixes.… Expand
  48. Celsost
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    Jogo segue os mesmos moldes do anterior, boa estória e gameplay. Infelizmente foi lançado com muitos problemas de performance, as quedas de FPS são frequentes. Melhor esperar por atualização antes de jogar.
  49. Kai112
    May 2, 2023
    7
    The game performance is okay on my rx3080 but I find the story predictable and formulated.
  50. Danielibiapina
    May 3, 2023
    7
    Very good game,nice puzles and intence gameplay. There is some bugs at launch,nut it may get better in the next updates.
  51. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
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  52. MxCarnage
    Apr 29, 2023
    5
    At least this version is playable at launch compared to PC version. In terms of gameplay, it’s still stuck in 2019 and includes all the Ubisoft bloat you’d expect from that era. If you have a craving for supersize Happy Meal, this game is a great guilty pleasure that is sure to satiate. However, it won’t be long before you break your toy and start to feel guilty and empty as there was veryAt least this version is playable at launch compared to PC version. In terms of gameplay, it’s still stuck in 2019 and includes all the Ubisoft bloat you’d expect from that era. If you have a craving for supersize Happy Meal, this game is a great guilty pleasure that is sure to satiate. However, it won’t be long before you break your toy and start to feel guilty and empty as there was very little real nourishment on offer.… Expand
  53. Star_Classic
    Jun 13, 2023
    6
    I have seemed to always been let down by Star Wars games. I thought this one would be different. It isn't. I honestly regret buying the game, especially at $70.00

    Something just feels off about it. It certainly looks good, but the combat is janky. There are no quest markers and I feel lost almost all of the time. Maybe I've overlooked something, but I don't think so. The story    I have seemed to always been let down by Star Wars games. I thought this one would be different. It isn't. I honestly regret buying the game, especially at $70.00

    Something just feels off about it. It certainly looks good, but the combat is janky. There are no quest markers and I feel lost almost all of the time. Maybe I've overlooked something, but I don't think so.

    The story doesn't make a lot of sense, but maybe it's because I didn't play the previous game. I've considered just deleting the game from my hard drive, but I keep hoping maybe the game will grow on me at some point.

    It's not a good feeling to load up a game, and then five minutes in, I'm already debating on whether I want to spend anymore time playing it.

    Maybe you just have to be a huge Star Wars fan to appreciate the game. It isn't doing it for me, however.,    … Expand
  54. PlanC4
    May 1, 2023
    7
    Well, what can I say.
    The gameplay and mechanics are great and fun. However, the game has clear problems: again and again the image stops for a few milliseconds and the frame rate constantly decreases (in quality mode and in performance mode). In addition, there are partly false light effects and false representation of different textures. It's not unplayable and also fun, but especially    Well, what can I say.
    The gameplay and mechanics are great and fun. However, the game has clear problems: again and again the image stops for a few milliseconds and the frame rate constantly decreases (in quality mode and in performance mode). In addition, there are partly false light effects and false representation of different textures. It's not unplayable and also fun, but especially the drops of the fps bothers me so much that I probably put the game on the shelf first and wait for patches that fix these problems…    … Expand
  55. Edward_F
    Aug 5, 2023
    5
    The game have been made by people who were not sure what they are doing. That's why going back and forth on huge maps take more time than progression. Some boss battles are ridiculously out of sync you just dodge them 90% and wait stamina bar of enemy to deplete to get a solid hit.
    And those level that developers thought it's going to be cool to add: like jumping, extra puzzles and just    The game have been made by people who were not sure what they are doing. That's why going back and forth on huge maps take more time than progression. Some boss battles are ridiculously out of sync you just dodge them 90% and wait stamina bar of enemy to deplete to get a solid hit.
    And those level that developers thought it's going to be cool to add: like jumping, extra puzzles and just base and stupid border game. Why it's there? Nobody knows. I Hope they got their chess players and platformers funs

    The previous game was much star sight forward and fun. I don't get it why every game try to be everything now.    … Expand
  56. radixlecti84
    Jun 2, 2023
    6
    I would love to give this game the score it deserves however this title wasn't really ready for release and lacked a lot of optimization.

    Performance: In performance mode on the PS5, the frames per second are all over the place, often bouncing between 45 and 50fps, and only really reaching the targeted 60fps in certain sections. You can also expect frequent screen taring. Combat:    I would love to give this game the score it deserves however this title wasn't really ready for release and lacked a lot of optimization.

    Performance:
    In performance mode on the PS5, the frames per second are all over the place, often bouncing between 45 and 50fps, and only really reaching the targeted 60fps in certain sections. You can also expect frequent screen taring.

    Combat:
    The combat feels a lot less fluid than the original game due to the fact the game spams a lot of various mobs, each enemy type seems to have an un-blockable attack and you can't interrupt your current action to block. The result is your left feeling more like a punching bag than a jedi. Parrying is also made awkward due to the frequent FPS drops.

    Story:
    Not much to be said here, it's fairly bland, the twists and turns are easy to predict, and some decisions and actions my characters are utterly non-sensical.

    Customization:
    There's definitely improvement here, no more ponchos and a little more to choose from. Still, not quite as diverse a selection as it could be.

    Presentation and level design:
    Levels look good, you seem to spend the bulk of your time on the same planet, and that planet is chocked full of tedious busywork which gets boring fast. Some of the platforming sections are extremely frustrating and quite badly designed. For the most part though the platforming is the better part of the game.    … Expand
  57. rdonoso
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    Game mechanics feels old and dated. Puzzles vary from dumb to stupid. The only thing that saves it is the graphics.
  58. upThere
    May 2, 2023
    5
    Inconsistent. A mile long and an inch deep, much like the previous game.
    And exactly like the previous game, never more than the sum of its parts.
    But vastly longer (more repetitive) this time, with intermittent high points - cinematic setpieces, good writing and high production value amid the sprawling repetitive rehash of borrowed ideas. It is also very poorly optimised, with some minor    Inconsistent. A mile long and an inch deep, much like the previous game.
    And exactly like the previous game, never more than the sum of its parts.
    But vastly longer (more repetitive) this time, with intermittent high points - cinematic setpieces, good writing and high production value amid the sprawling repetitive rehash of borrowed ideas.
    It is also very poorly optimised, with some minor but obtrusive flow -breaking glitches and annoying bugs. But that marketing! And the lack of objective reviews! Wow EA still know how to pull the wool over our eyes ...    … Expand
  59. Borgoros
    May 18, 2023
    5
    Putting the bugs aside, I honestly hoped for more from this game. I liked the first game when it came out, but it has little replayable value to me, because of the many mundane level designs.

    I dont think this game improves much on that, especially the shattered moon and lucrehulk are a absolute bore to traverse trough. The gameplay is pretty much the same as in the first, not that fluid    Putting the bugs aside, I honestly hoped for more from this game. I liked the first game when it came out, but it has little replayable value to me, because of the many mundane level designs.

    I dont think this game improves much on that, especially the shattered moon and lucrehulk are a absolute bore to traverse trough. The gameplay is pretty much the same as in the first, not that fluid as it now should have been.
    And many of the skills and powers should absolutely not be locked behind skill-tree and story-flashbacks, come on... Force-slam/lift and a couple of combos wasnt possible for Cal from the start?? And the story and too many of the characters are not that engaging either in my book...
    Some of the planets are cool with great designs, and Cal, BD, Greez (+ his bar) and Merrin are great!    … Expand
  60. danield80
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jedi Fallen Order was a good game with certain issues but Jedi Survivor fails as a 'next gen' game. Planets are bigger but duller. Their design is not as good and memorable as in Fallen Order, not to mention there are only 2 planets in Survivor but 5 in FO.

    The slow ability is removed from the game and replaced with boring mind control (temporary alignment change of hostile AI to friendly). The slow is not used in puzzles and is only available in combat by activating the 'super meter' (basically cuckrage mode from GoW). Survivor introduces 3 new stances (5 in total) but only 2 can be equipped at the same time for some retarded reason. You can switch stances at mediation (save) points but hairstyle can be changed in the pause menu immediately, smh. The story is just a huge sequel bait and is based on nonsensical, lame circumstances (the protagonist falls into an ancient tomb containing long lost knowledge while going for a spare part in the basement — literally). Survivor introduces close to no new major characters, mostly antagonists (they all die, unsurprisingly), new good-guys characters all die in the prologue and are replaced with old characters.
    Additionally, a very awkward, pushed and out of nothing romance is incorporated into the story. The devs decided to have a character, Merrin, go full blown edgy and deep 'Russkij akcent' that is so phonyaß and tryharded and unnatural as фак. It was much milder in FO and now my ears bleed from cringe.

    Lastly, the game is technically in an abysmal state. Frames drop below 10 during lightsaber cutscenes, the game drops below 20 fps in large areas (even on performance mode), hardlocks, softlocks, crashes are common even 2 months post initial release.

    Fallen Order wasn't perfect, it had performance issues as well (loading textures) but it had far better designed worlds and the story was built coherently, characters were utilized better.

    Jedi Survivor is similar to Horizon Forbidden West with its story - unrelated to the prequel, based on nonsense, mary-sue character saving the world, pointless characters, heavy sequel baiting; and to A Plague Tale Requiem with its 'cinematic experience' gameplay and performance issues.
    While Survivor may not be as disappointing for me as these two games, it's technically in an unpresentable state right now.    … Expand
  61. cerb747
    Jul 6, 2023
    5
    Sekiro Clone 2.0 except this time it's A buggy pile of pig **** once the bugs are all fixed I guess it will be okay, but as I said with the first one with combat Sekiro did it better, exploration Uncharted did it better, and finally when it comes to level design go play a real Metroidvania game like Metroid or hollow knight.
  62. tcbenkhard
    Aug 7, 2023
    5
    The combat is just horrible. Parrying is very inconsistent and on jedi grandmaster sometimes the difficulty is lazily raised by just putting a ton of enemies in, getting you stun locked. Parries don't even give you a opening. It's mostly frustrating, not so much fun. Level design is pretty good, although alot of bugs and graphical glitches are still present.
  63. defstm
    May 28, 2023
    6
    I enjoy playing this game, I have about 10 hours, story is good. performance is ok-ish, some bluriness and crashes.
    My problem is that the skill tree is pretty bad, I don t really feel that I progress, and unlock new skills, methods, and combos in the combat, so it makes the combat a bit boring because it s mostly the same.
    Level design is fun and good, I enjoy going around the levels,    I enjoy playing this game, I have about 10 hours, story is good. performance is ok-ish, some bluriness and crashes.
    My problem is that the skill tree is pretty bad, I don t really feel that I progress, and unlock new skills, methods, and combos in the combat, so it makes the combat a bit boring because it s mostly the same.

    Level design is fun and good, I enjoy going around the levels, they feel alive.    … Expand
  64. keshudioo
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    Better installment than Fallen Order in every aspect..by the time I got to play it, it was patched up, and I experienced much fewer bugs than those who played on day 1. Open world suits the game, but I preferred the more linear metroidvania style. That's me. And I'm not a fan of soulslike games or combats. That's me again.
  65. Jeremy_Redeemer
    May 1, 2023
    7
    Despite performance issues, the game manages to amaze in quite a few areas due to its enormous size, groundbreaking world, empowering gameplay, and massive ambition which is so refreshing to see from this kind of game nowadays. This developer was willing to take risks and push themselves as far as possible to achieve their dreams. Though not all risks paid off, as some of their dreamsDespite performance issues, the game manages to amaze in quite a few areas due to its enormous size, groundbreaking world, empowering gameplay, and massive ambition which is so refreshing to see from this kind of game nowadays. This developer was willing to take risks and push themselves as far as possible to achieve their dreams. Though not all risks paid off, as some of their dreams obviously included making a Star Wars movie and placing that as a higher priority than the game.

    Here's why. The otherwise exhilarating story is held back by cutscenes presented in letterbox format - an outdated, totally unnecessary Hollywood convention that creators still can't let go of, which is extremely disappointing in this case given how much there is to see and feel throughout the story, which is literally being choked, not quite to death, but to the point of never being allowed to fully breathe, while also being in constant pain throughout the 16 hours it took me to finish, and that's playing on the easiest difficulty and ignoring everything except the story. I didn't expect to be so put off by two simple black bars, but this is how Respawn has decided to make the game, and for that reason, I'm not in a huge rush to keep playing or to play it again.    … Expand
  66. gonzalo_arg
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    While the game looks good and fun to play, there are several flaws to address that can't be omitted.
    It's very fast paced, encouraging the player to move forward and advance rapidly; However, at many times you can get lost due to poor design and the holomap doesn't help that much.
    Gameplay is very linear and repetitive, it's always the same premise : You land in a planet, given a task    While the game looks good and fun to play, there are several flaws to address that can't be omitted.
    It's very fast paced, encouraging the player to move forward and advance rapidly; However, at many times you can get lost due to poor design and the holomap doesn't help that much.

    Gameplay is very linear and repetitive, it's always the same premise : You land in a planet, given a task to complete: go to point A, where you'll have parkour, then fights, then parkour, then fight, then parkour and finally, usually an end level Boss fight.
    Puzzles are pointless and boring, almost feel like a waste of space and time.

    Graphics look nice, however one'd have expected a little better since now the crossgen period is over, being released only for next gen consoles.    … Expand
  67. Burzyk
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    Cool fighting system, movement and protagonist. Booring, too long story and disrespectful graphics, visuals and framerate and technical issues.
  68. wickiwow
    Jun 3, 2023
    7
    Some good moments, but like the first game it drags on too long. If the editing was tighter I'd recommend it.
  69. Bones98
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Great game, great combat and gameplay. Solidly built worlds to explore. Only thing really holding it back is bugs and performance.
  70. Clangill
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Just like EAs wild hearts the graphics are trash, absolutely nothing but straight garbage. I bought a hard disk copy of wild hearts traded it back to game stop the same week lost half my money then made the mistake of trusting an EA game once again pre ordering survivor getting a digital piece of garbage that I’m stuck with. The game should be could be would be amazing if the graphicsJust like EAs wild hearts the graphics are trash, absolutely nothing but straight garbage. I bought a hard disk copy of wild hearts traded it back to game stop the same week lost half my money then made the mistake of trusting an EA game once again pre ordering survivor getting a digital piece of garbage that I’m stuck with. The game should be could be would be amazing if the graphics didn’t look like you were playing on a ps3. I even have a high end ssd drive that helps visuals in regards to open world concepts in games and still this games graphics stink. Shame on EA and Respawn shame on the gaming industry there should be real standards either your games ready or it isn’t if it’s anything but what it should be it shouldn’t be released and if it is there should be consequences. EA/ Respawn you have completely ruined my experience I shouldn’t even give you one star. Thanks for nothing. Okay so I gave it my all and the open world concepts are a straight miss they messed up but somehow someway as I kept playing and I did use the Reddit users work around the game was enjoyable. Now I’m still really frustrated that a game that has icy meaning to so many and tons of memories spanning 40 years has had so many issues. I’m going to up my rating to a six. I think the game could be a firm 8.5 once everything is fixed.… Expand
  71. Alexandrapepe
    Jun 7, 2023
    5
    Ótimos gráficos, história mediana, mas mini games exagerados, mundo aberto muito vazio e aborrecido e má performance
  72. Ayden999
    May 2, 2023
    7
    Honestly, I would give it a 10 but I give it an 7 due to the bugs. Not gonna lie, I didn’t run into a major amount of bugs and my game only crashed once but others are experiencing game breaking bugs which need to be addressed. Other than that, story is magnificent, especially in the final act. Twists you’d never expect come flying at you, and the game takes an overall darker approach.Honestly, I would give it a 10 but I give it an 7 due to the bugs. Not gonna lie, I didn’t run into a major amount of bugs and my game only crashed once but others are experiencing game breaking bugs which need to be addressed. Other than that, story is magnificent, especially in the final act. Twists you’d never expect come flying at you, and the game takes an overall darker approach. Gameplay is mostly the same as fallen order, except they took everything and took it up a notch, Kind of like what god of war ragnorak did. Soundtrack is superb and the planets feel more alive than what they did in the previous game (Kashyyyk being an exception). I highly recommend this game to anyone, after the bugs are fixed of course. When fixed, I can garuntee this will be by far one of the best Star Wars games out there.… Expand
  73. Nate345
    May 11, 2023
    6
    Bland characters. Poor story pacing. Performance issues even on the PS5. Clunky when doing obstacle courses (would phase through ropes or the animations wouldn't fire). Terrible transitions from gameplay to cut scene. After games like GOW and Spiderman who've done it seamlessly, this game shouldn't have had an issue. Rumor system was poorly executed. Should have been more like GOW sideBland characters. Poor story pacing. Performance issues even on the PS5. Clunky when doing obstacle courses (would phase through ropes or the animations wouldn't fire). Terrible transitions from gameplay to cut scene. After games like GOW and Spiderman who've done it seamlessly, this game shouldn't have had an issue. Rumor system was poorly executed. Should have been more like GOW side quest system. Exploration was a bit lackluster. Visual bugs like the red lightsabers being just a dark orange is ridiculous. The asset for red is in the first game, no reason why there should have been an issue porting it to this one. The game feels like a 2016 game and if it was released then, I wouldn't be as critical. If a studio with more experience in these types of game (Like santa monica) had control of development without the oversight of EA, it'd have been a far better game.… Expand
  74. TheNFROMO
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    Let’s Start off with gameplay – 2.0
    The gameplay is more of the same as its previous iteration with some advancement on the gameplay, basically expect more of the same. If you haven’t played Jedi fallen order, think of it more of the combat with a simple combo system with dodging/parrying.
    If you didn’t like fallen order gameplay you are not going to like this gameplay as well. No    Let’s Start off with gameplay – 2.0
    The gameplay is more of the same as its previous iteration with some advancement on the gameplay, basically expect more of the same. If you haven’t played Jedi fallen order, think of it more of the combat with a simple combo system with dodging/parrying.
    If you didn’t like fallen order gameplay you are not going to like this gameplay as well.
    No checkpoint for story bosses
    The game added two new stances into the game and like all other stances they each have a purpose, one is more ranged focused and one is more damaged focused.
    Difficulty in this game can be pretty challenging, and by challenging I mean unfair as hell especially on the harder difficulty. there are some enemies that can one shot you at full health with all upgrades such as the mobu and rancor.
    The game feels more of a dodge/parry fest especially on higher difficulty and same with normal, its something you need to get used.
    In two cases, be careful when fighting story bosses with multiple phases and by the way theirs no checkpoints between the phases at all.
    The collectible grind is really really really bad. they have overpopulated just like a classic open world game with collectibles that don’t make sense unlike echoes and lore dumps.
    Only Echoes and lore are important for lore reasons.
    Stances are unlocked automatically via story progression.
    Customization is a strong suite in this game to the point where its really fun but you need to collectible grind the heck out of the game to even find the piece you want, I just believe its just not worth the hassle for the average consumer.

    Story 2.0
    The story with this game feels like a solid entry, nothing game of the decade worthy but a pretty solid entry that you will enjoy.
    There are amazing moments in the game but I don’t want to spoil anything.
    I would say I enjoyed fallen order better story wise because it was a new adventure vs this game.
    The side quests were more of a fetch this person to unlock x and bring them here not that many in totality.
    Bounty Hunter Side Quest Was/Is a good part of the game.
    There is a time jump between fallen order and jedi survivor in which they released a book on some stuff that has happened like how someone suffered that injury. I would’ve liked to have some sort of lore in the game to explain that in some shape or form. It just makes you feel lost on what happened.

    Music 2.0
    The Background music fit really well in the overall totality of the game. It didn’t feel grating and it just fit.
    The special scene music sections felt okay and good but nothing memorable as far as I can recall that just sticks out, which sucks honestly.
    The audio balance issues in this game from the start are an issue. I had to lower the actual music and sfx to a very low level to actually hear the dialogue. Dialogue should always take precedence and lower other type of music.
    Dialogue should take precedence then Sound effect music then music.

    Performance 0.5 – only because its playable
    The performance of this game is very atrocious, the only reason this stayed on the digital store fronts is because it was/is barely playable with minimal crashes (I Had three of them in which one set me back collectible griding about an hour).
    This game is cyberpunk 2077 launch condition level of bad. 30 fps(frames per second) felt like I was watching someone doing their PowerPoint presentation and 60 frames per second felt like I was scrolling through my photos on windows.
    Ray tracing is being forced on consoles for some reason which is causing the frame rate to take a massive dump.
    The game doesn’t even run at 1080p (source is Digital Foundry) on both modes, how can mess up that badly.
    Ray tracing in general requires a beefy computer, what we are experiencing is an attempt of raytracing that most games on consoles that have it will not be true raytracing unless they use it in select areas or you’re a wizard at game development (insomniac with ratchet and clank rift apart). True Raytracing requires a very powerful GPU hence we will prob see it in the next generation not this current gen'
    Just like gameplay is the king of gaming, performance is the queen and this game sacrificed their queen for some reason
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    In Conclusion
    Jedi Survivor has a pretty decent to good story, gameplay, and music is worth to play it once the performance get fixed.
    Jedi survivor would feel like an 8/10 game without the performance issues but sad to say.
    The game sits at a barely passable 6.5/10 because of the performance was horrible.    … Expand
  75. ElPozu
    May 26, 2023
    6
    Es sin duda el juego mas frustrante en cuanto al combate que he jugado en los últimos años, el control del personaje es nefasto. Gráficamente he tenido que jugarlo a 30fps y aún así muchas texturas son muy lentas en cargar, en 60 fps parece un juego de ps3. Nos han vendido que es un juego de nueva generación y esta claro que es de PS4 con un lavado de cara para su uso en nuevas consolas.Es sin duda el juego mas frustrante en cuanto al combate que he jugado en los últimos años, el control del personaje es nefasto. Gráficamente he tenido que jugarlo a 30fps y aún así muchas texturas son muy lentas en cargar, en 60 fps parece un juego de ps3. Nos han vendido que es un juego de nueva generación y esta claro que es de PS4 con un lavado de cara para su uso en nuevas consolas. Si no salió en ps4 es porque el ridículo sería nefasto, al nivel de lo ocurrido con Cyberpunk.
    Me gusta el diseño de los mapas, la parte de exploración, los saltos por las plataformas, etc. En general entretenido, pero decepción grande.    … Expand
  76. JagsPhilliam
    May 28, 2023
    7
    **Since the latest patch, a huge side quest of the game that includes boss fights, shop and upgrade purchases, and new characters is broken and inaccessible (or has stopped working for players who unlocked it before the patch).** The devs have been radio silent on this for weeks now.
    This game could have been a 10/10. The souls-like combat on the hardest difficulty is challenging and    **Since the latest patch, a huge side quest of the game that includes boss fights, shop and upgrade purchases, and new characters is broken and inaccessible (or has stopped working for players who unlocked it before the patch).** The devs have been radio silent on this for weeks now.
    This game could have been a 10/10. The souls-like combat on the hardest difficulty is challenging and satisfying. The customization is neat and the open worlds are fun to explore. I find myself playing it for hours every night - looking for hidden secrets, talking to cool characters, and enjoying the scenery.
    Sadly, the game is currently broken. Everyone has already talked about the performance issues, and they definitely get in the way of fully enjoying this experience. Performance mode somehow performs worse than Quality mode, so I'm unfortunately stuck playing it at 30 fps which is sad for the PS5. The platforming can also be a bit wonky which makes certain traversals really frustrating. I want to love this game. I want it to be my favorite game of the year. I want it to be the game I know it can be. If their patches fix the performance issues and more importantly, MAKE ONE OF THE BIGGEST COMPONENTS OF THE GAME WORK AGAIN, I will hopefully be able to give it a higher score. Pleas fix this game.    … Expand
  77. Narant
    May 31, 2023
    6
    Super opus délivré par EA !!!
    Malgré quelques plantage, bugs et surtout du lag à certains moments !!, ce nouveau volet de la dynastie Star Wars est une continuité de Fallen Order pur jus.
    Bien d'un point de vue game-play et agréable graphiquement, c'est une réussite d'un point de vu scénario, avec une fin à laquelle je ne m'attendais pas. Dommage que la partie technique impacte ce    Super opus délivré par EA !!!
    Malgré quelques plantage, bugs et surtout du lag à certains moments !!, ce nouveau volet de la dynastie Star Wars est une continuité de Fallen Order pur jus.
    Bien d'un point de vue game-play et agréable graphiquement, c'est une réussite d'un point de vu scénario, avec une fin à laquelle je ne m'attendais pas.
    Dommage que la partie technique impacte ce tableau.    … Expand
  78. chfei
    Jun 2, 2023
    6
    The game is good and improves part one Jedi: Fallen Order in many aspects. It is definitely fun and once the technical problems have been solved, it is worth spending money on it.
    Especially the variety in the battle system, together with the use of the Force, makes the game for me.
    I was unfortunately one of the pre-purchaser and to this day the game still doesn't run smoothly on the    The game is good and improves part one Jedi: Fallen Order in many aspects. It is definitely fun and once the technical problems have been solved, it is worth spending money on it.
    Especially the variety in the battle system, together with the use of the Force, makes the game for me.

    I was unfortunately one of the pre-purchaser and to this day the game still doesn't run smoothly on the PS5. The frame drops and stuttering is just embarrassing and reduces the enjoyment of the game.

    I also find the story a bit stretched and the difficulty of the bosses seems arbitrary and not well balanced. Particularly at the end, the fights become too Souls-like, which I would have chosen if I liked it, but I don't and so it's unfortunately a bit annoying.
    The dialogue between the characters could be better and have more depth.

    Nevertheless, one of the best Star Wars games.    … Expand
  79. Lanthalord
    Jun 5, 2023
    5
    The performance is horrible right now, even the 'performance' mode is **** Unstable frame rates and tearing, I think this is the first PS5 game that could achieve this.
    Where it's supposed to, it looks beautiful but what does it matter if the game play suffers for it.
    The is RT in the game, that you cannot disable and most likely was a big mistake because it just cannot run properly.    The performance is horrible right now, even the 'performance' mode is **** Unstable frame rates and tearing, I think this is the first PS5 game that could achieve this.
    Where it's supposed to, it looks beautiful but what does it matter if the game play suffers for it.
    The is RT in the game, that you cannot disable and most likely was a big mistake because it just cannot run properly.
    Next-gen my ass...    … Expand
  80. Banditwins
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Performance is abysmal. Should not have been released in this state. Save your money and buy when it's on sale/has been fixed.
  81. Will_lj
    Jul 3, 2023
    5
    Gameplay is average, visuals are decent, and exploration is repetitive. The main issue is performance. Playing on PS5 with performance mode ON still only seems to reach 30fps AT BEST. I've had multiple crashes and game breaking bugs, and I'm reviewing 2 months after the game's release. Overall, it's an average game with some very glaring issues.

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    80
    Sometimes uneven, often wondrous, Survivor is bombastic and joyous, though it feels like a middle child in search of a trilogy ending. May the Force be with it. [Issue#28, p.72]
  2. New York Daily News
    Aug 9, 2023
    80
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the finest Star Wars game ever.
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  3. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    90
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a much bigger game than before, with plenty of new moves, collectibles and characters to discover. The size of its open-world maps means it also lacks some of the variety of its predecessor, but there is so much to see and do that you'll likely not care one jot. Perhaps the most impressive aspect is how well fleshed-out the adventure is - better even than many of the TV series and films on which it is based. This is a blockbuster in the truest sense.
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