Cal Kestis returns with the sequel to Jedi Fallen Order, and while this game has had its fair share of criticisms (particularly with the poorly ported PC version), on PS5 I didn't have any issues. For me this smoothed out a lot of the issues I had with the first game and built on what made that one enjoyable.
While this game starts off on Coruscant for its opening, I can still appreciate how these Star Wars Jedi games aren't leaning too heavily into previously established characters and coming up with their own lore. You'll see all of Cal's surviving friends return like Greez, Merrin, and Cere along with some new ones like the mercenary buddy Bode Akuna. The story of the first game sort of slipped out of mind over the last few years but whenever a familiar face popped up I'd go "oh yeahhhhh I remember you".
Gameplay is that familiar mix of From Software-lite inspired open areas where you'll be coming across random enemies to spar off with along with the more cinematic set piece moments right out of a modern Sony game. It all blends together to make for a fun AAA experience. I especially liked the world design this time around, and it was so much easier for me to get my bearings and not get totally lost just trying to find my way forward. The planets and various areas on them are just better designed this time out.
Jedi Survivor can still be pretty challenging which I can appreciate as the combat will keep you on your toes all the way through. In the end I had a really good time with this game and I look forward to playing the next one a few years down the line- it's good to see Star Wars finally being treated with respect and care in the video game space after a rough era.
While this game starts off on Coruscant for its opening, I can still appreciate how these Star Wars Jedi games aren't leaning too heavily into previously established characters and coming up with their own lore. You'll see all of Cal's surviving friends return like Greez, Merrin, and Cere along with some new ones like the mercenary buddy Bode Akuna. The story of the first game sort of slipped out of mind over the last few years but whenever a familiar face popped up I'd go "oh yeahhhhh I remember you".
Gameplay is that familiar mix of From Software-lite inspired open areas where you'll be coming across random enemies to spar off with along with the more cinematic set piece moments right out of a modern Sony game. It all blends together to make for a fun AAA experience. I especially liked the world design this time around, and it was so much easier for me to get my bearings and not get totally lost just trying to find my way forward. The planets and various areas on them are just better designed this time out.
Jedi Survivor can still be pretty challenging which I can appreciate as the combat will keep you on your toes all the way through. In the end I had a really good time with this game and I look forward to playing the next one a few years down the line- it's good to see Star Wars finally being treated with respect and care in the video game space after a rough era.