Yes the performance wasn't the best, but for me it wasn't bad enough for me to see how good the game underneath was.
The combat was honestly near perfect, lightsabers gave never looked or felt better and five whole stances give so much diversity and personality to the Jedi you want to be. This is further expressed in the best customisation in any game I've ever played. In terms of lightsabers each section can be replaced and redesigned and a whole range of colours makes it truly yours. Cal has different vests, shirts, hair styles and so much more to a level we never saw in the first game. Even BD-1 has different parts and colours to add an extra layer of customisation. All these parts and colours can be found in the different planets, which are unique in their own right. Koboh and Jedah were honestly the best parts of this game, huge open areas with many secrets and areas that we could've only dreamed of while playing the very linear planets in the first game.
The story was actually a real standout. The High Republic era of Star Wars is fascinating, and the idea of a secret planet away from the Empire is something the main characters strive for. Speaking of, they're just as endearing and likeable as the first game. Cal Kestis is now a veteran who feels as his efforts are doing nothing to stop the Dark Side, and has a whole new crew at the beginning of the game, but after the beginning in Coruscant, reunites the old gang and finds out about Tanalorr and sees a chance to really make a difference. His relation with mommy Merrin is now fully fleshed out, and was a highlight of the story. Greez is just as witty as before, with some much needed comic relief but really shows some true emotion near the third act. Cere has been collecting Jedi knowledge, and has easily the best and coolest boss fight in the game against Darth Vader himself. And the newest member of the crew is Bode, who has a genius and highly memorable plot twist I never expected. Also all the side characters you meet throughout the game that all end up in the hub of sorts, being the Cantina, and filling it up was a great experience. One of them even sends you on a side quest to kill bounty hunters that all ends up in the reveal of Boba Fett.
I know I've talking about the characters for a while, but they truly are the heart and soul of this game, and all the praise is completely genuine. This is a fairly popular game release, but not talked about nearly enough.
The combat was honestly near perfect, lightsabers gave never looked or felt better and five whole stances give so much diversity and personality to the Jedi you want to be. This is further expressed in the best customisation in any game I've ever played. In terms of lightsabers each section can be replaced and redesigned and a whole range of colours makes it truly yours. Cal has different vests, shirts, hair styles and so much more to a level we never saw in the first game. Even BD-1 has different parts and colours to add an extra layer of customisation. All these parts and colours can be found in the different planets, which are unique in their own right. Koboh and Jedah were honestly the best parts of this game, huge open areas with many secrets and areas that we could've only dreamed of while playing the very linear planets in the first game.
The story was actually a real standout. The High Republic era of Star Wars is fascinating, and the idea of a secret planet away from the Empire is something the main characters strive for. Speaking of, they're just as endearing and likeable as the first game. Cal Kestis is now a veteran who feels as his efforts are doing nothing to stop the Dark Side, and has a whole new crew at the beginning of the game, but after the beginning in Coruscant, reunites the old gang and finds out about Tanalorr and sees a chance to really make a difference. His relation with mommy Merrin is now fully fleshed out, and was a highlight of the story. Greez is just as witty as before, with some much needed comic relief but really shows some true emotion near the third act. Cere has been collecting Jedi knowledge, and has easily the best and coolest boss fight in the game against Darth Vader himself. And the newest member of the crew is Bode, who has a genius and highly memorable plot twist I never expected. Also all the side characters you meet throughout the game that all end up in the hub of sorts, being the Cantina, and filling it up was a great experience. One of them even sends you on a side quest to kill bounty hunters that all ends up in the reveal of Boba Fett.
I know I've talking about the characters for a while, but they truly are the heart and soul of this game, and all the praise is completely genuine. This is a fairly popular game release, but not talked about nearly enough.