Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

Initial release date: April 28, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Mode: Single-player video game
Composers: Stephen Barton, Gordy Haab
Genres: Action-adventure game, Adventure

“Star Wars Jedi: Survivor takes what Fallen Order did and wall-runs with it, then double-jumps and air-dashes straight into an epic lightsaber battle. Rather than taking us back to square one to begin Cal’s journey as a Padawan again, we’re trusted with control of a full-fledged Jedi Knight who we can grow into a master of superhuman mobility and fantastic and challenging combat.

With a new set of larger, more diverse, and densely packed worlds to explore and a memorable cast of returning characters, Survivor tells a story that may be predictable at times but is still fun and emotional to watch play out. Launch performance issues aside, it’s a sequel that does virtually everything better than the original – which was already an exceptional Star Wars game. If Respawn makes one more like this it’ll be the best Star Wars trilogy in 30 years, hands down.”