I thoroughly enjoyed Star Wars: Poncho Safari Adventure. It borrows many mechanics from other games and, as a result, doesn't execute these mechanics in super innovative or unique ways, however when mixed all together, it makes for a solid Star Wars Adventure game. I think the Sekiro-like combat, while clunky at times, was easy to get used to and felt like it reached its full potential during the end-game bosses. Other than a couple of bloated platforming sections, meh bosses, and tedious puzzles, most of the game felt enjoyable, rewarding, and well-paced, with some exciting cinematic moments sprinkled throughout. The plot is very much a Star Wars plot, but that's fine because it services the open-world gameplay well. My favorite planets were Zeffo and Dathomir and my favorite boss was the final boss. I haven't played the sequel yet, but my hopes for it are a more unique story, more fleshed-out challenging bosses, a combat system that builds upon the fully upgraded kit from the end of the first game, and a rematch with Oggdo Bogdo.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023


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