A game that's an absolute joy to play. In a year that's already featured some outstanding games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor still manages to stand out.

A sequel that builds on the ideas of the original... There's real enjoyment to be had in exploring the expansive new worlds, digging into the lore and running into secret boss fights.

As a newcomer to the franchise, I had a wonderful time with Jedi: Survivor despite it not being the Soulslike that I thought it would be. However, it ticked a lot of boxes for what I love about 3D platformers which I definitely wasn't expecting; very cool!

Characters that are fun, interesting, and have a purpose. I had a lot of fun seeing where Cal Kestis' story went, and I'm interested in seeing where these characters go from here. Combat is near perfect; no matter your style, the puzzles are challenging enough to keep me entertained when I'm not clearing out Stormtroopers. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the good Star Wars. The kind you hope for every time you start a new video game or begin a new Star Wars tv series. A story so good I don't want to share any of it; go play it for yourself.

Sometimes uneven, often wondrous, Survivor is bombastic and joyous, though it feels like a middle child in search of a trilogy ending. May the Force be with it. Read Review