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STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
Action
Adventure
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Captions available
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Stereo Sound
HDR available

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Developers: Respawn
Publishers: Electronic Arts
Release Date: Apr 27, 2023
Price (USD): $69.99
Current Players: 3.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(69%)
combat mechanics
visuals
storyline
exploration
open world
side activities
story depth
character interactions
performance issues
technical problems
inconsistent pacing
repetitive platforming
General sentiment around the game leans towards a positive reception of the combat mechanics, visuals, and continuation of Cal's story. However, the PC performance issues and technical problems were major points of criticism. The game's attempt at an open world and rich exploration was appreciated by some but seen as dilutive to the narrative by others. Players were especially frustrated by the repetitive platforming and numerous bugs. Despite these issues, fans of the franchise still found the game to be a worthwhile Jedi experience.

Positive Points

  • The game offers excellent combat mechanics with a variety of lightsaber stances and skills, allowing players to tailor their combat style.
  • The game is visually stunning with detailed environments and authentic Star Wars atmosphere, capturing the essence of the franchise.
  • Jedi: Survivor has a compelling narrative that effectively continues Cal Kestis' journey with emotional depth and character growth.
  • Exploration is rewarding due to the game's expansive open-world design and varied environments, which include numerous secrets and collectibles.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from significant performance issues on PC, including poor optimization, frequent crashes, stutters, and FPS drops.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical glitches, such as graphical pop-ins, broken textures, and input recognition failures, impacting the overall experience.
  • The pacing and storytelling are seen as less engaging or inconsistent, with some players noting a weaker narrative compared to the first game.
  • The game included too many repetitive platforming and traversal segments, which some players found tedious.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game has a robust combat and exploration system, some players felt the open-world design led to a dilution of the narrative's pacing and focus.
  • The addition of numerous side activities and collectibles was seen as positive by some but overwhelming or unnecessary by others.
  • The game is appreciated for its story and character interactions, but the technical issues and bugs detracted substantially from the enjoyment for many players.

    • Common Themes

  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is praised for its enhanced combat system and overall gameplay improvements from the first game.
  • The game's rich visual presentation and authentic Star Wars feel are consistently highlighted as strengths.
  • Many players reported severe performance issues and technical glitches that undermined their experience.
  • The plot and storytelling received mixed reviews, with some appreciating the emotional depth while others found it lacking or predictable.
    • Updated 1/28/2026, 12:02:21 AM UTC
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