Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor reviewed by Dan Stapleton on PlayStation 5. Also available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
"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."

[@tiromandal6399]

The fact that this is a sequel that isn't a "start from level 0" is already a big W for me. Never played a sequel like that before.

[@tylergalvez5033]

But we LITERALLY start from scratch from the skills system. WTH you talking about 😂😂

[@Thiasdude739gg]

@@tylergalvez5033 we start with more than we had in the first game. And we get everything we had within the first 20 mins of playing. After that almost everything is new.

[@tiromandal6399]

@@tylergalvez5033 Stop the cap!

[@pman8258]

@Tyler Galvez the entire skill tree from the first game is present in the second game but we already have it

[@dogman6687]

Wym?? We had to re-learn simple saber and force moves. You cant push things up and down until like 10hours into the game lmao

[@gamerockz2141]

Its 9/10 guys... Edit : How in hell this comment got 1.5k likes!!!???...

[@J.u.ic3]

You a real one

[@TicTacPilgrim]

Sweet

[@Joe-vc2cc]

Thanks my guy

[@ericlysx7411]

Like cyberpunk

[@Cin3mattic]

Yeah but WHY is it a 9 out of 10? Some of us want to know that

[@Swagghanistan]

We need more games like this. No microtansactions, no lootboxes, just a great in depth story.

[@MrSaljstn]

Hogwarts Legacy

[@adib396]

We really don't need more games like this. You can skin any big franchise onto the basic mechanics of this game and you would still be playing the same game.

[@superstatus2640]

​@@adib396Sure, bud

[@David-mm5hd]

​@@MrSaljstnWhy is everybody playng Hogwarts legacy it's so boooring

[@Avenger127]

is for lgbt freaks.@@MrSaljstn

[@gabb5964]

(No spoiler). There's one sequence mid-way through the story where you feel like you're in a 4D roller coaster ride. An absolute genius idea.

[@zachlange1219]

Love that you didn’t spoil anything can’t wait to find what u were talkin bout

[@justindaniels411]

That duel blade combat is insane. The stances remind me of Ghost of Tsushima which was also an incredible game

[@skybattle1184]

Dual****

[@yourKING7]

​@@skybattle1184 do you think you are cool? Let's see

[@RhythmGrizz]

*dual. Dual = 2 Duel = fight

[@PatrickBasedman1]

Ghost of Tsushima is like my favorite game ever.

[@husseinelk]

But in Ghost of Tsushima we had 4 stances and a 5th “ghost stance” unlocked through executions and combos. Having only 2 available during gameplay in Jedi Survivor is a let down, would’ve liked to be able to switch between them on the go.

[@Alltimefox]

Wow… a sequel better than the original! Looks how fluid and smooth the combat and parkour is!!

[@yourKING7]

How dare you write that the original is worse? Original is my favourite game. Take your words back.

[@acommongamer6351]

they have already shown with titanfall that they can build upon foundations

[@swvi9459]

There are many better sequels better then original

[@TDR-0484]

GTA, The Witcher, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Halo, Forza, Warcraft, the list goes on and on of game series that had better sequels

[@donlalo2002]

@@swvi9459 *Than Then: Something that happens next. Than: Comparing two or more things.

[@Evolver10286]

It is refreshing to see how much love the developers have invested in this. If only the cinematic universe can get such treatment.

[@cliffjones9922]

Not a chance while KK is running the show

[@TomsTech94]

Gotta say this is the best single-player game I've played in a long time. It is the best Star Wars game ever made I've just finished the game and its extraordinary

[@luisfelipearriagada146]

Bro what really? More than the first star wars

[@maxpayne5257]

You played on quality or performance?

[@TomsTech94]

@@maxpayne5257 performance

[@exaltedreverse4463]

​@IV-qd8byKotor's combat is slow and boring. It lacks impact and feels shyza to play. Tf you mean. Love it when mfs can't get their heads out of nostalgia. Force unleashed > Kotor

[@Ahov]

@IV-qd8by Bait

[@Th3Hyd3]

Looks like they managed to really up their game from Fallen Order.

[@jonathans.8537]

And yet they both got the same score, this should’ve been an easy 10

[@MichaelDoesLife]

Yeah, just like Madden. Very little innovation!

[@A_mir0_0]

​@@jonathans.8537 not with a awful PC performance....

[@yoflippin1722]

@@MichaelDoesLife and its so incredibly sad

[@connorbyrd3524]

​@Michael Does Life what is your problem against this game bro 💀

[@rogernordico]

The force is strong with this sequel.

[@ecstaticrop2611]

May the 4th be with you

[@danieljohn9257]

Someone had to say it. …Thank you, kind sir. 😉 🤙🏼

[@yourKING7]

But not with you.

[@CrowteinTV]

The force Is female

[@1980venom]

@@CrowteinTV no, it’s ginger

[@danielpowell1671]

STOP DO NOT WATCH THIS REVIEW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY SPOILER FREE! BOTH VIDEO AND VO SPOIL STORY ASPECTS OF THE GAME!

[@EggFella97]

Bless you brother

[@TY-cs4zz]

Thank you much

[@MothersOfMars]

Thank you

[@transgirl2106]

Thanks❤

[@logicaldude3611]

The most impressive part of this game was that it didn't decrease any of your powers from the end of the previous game, but somehow made you feel as though you were still a young Jedi who was learning and discovering new abilities. It was a tremendously well done game.

[@carbodude5414]

Love how the blaster stance has Cal swinging his lightsaber like Count Dooku

[@boomer150]

Blaster stance, blasphemy. In the words of General Kenobi in The Clone Wars "Jedi do not use blasters" Irritated me when Ray used one in the new movies. Blasters are for everyone else, not Jedi.

[@PedroPerez-pm3ce]

@@boomer150she ain’t a Jedi no mo

[@alfop6405]

@@boomer150 The way of the jedi died after order 66

[@Aliens1337]

@@boomer150 Cal was never officially a Jedi. He doesnt need to follow the Jedi code. He was a youngling that never finished his training.

[@hio.hinomaru21]

​@@boomer150 He is no Jedi, he is simply a Force user with Force sensitive, just like Ahsoka, but maybe more open.

[@star_wars_fan184]

This looks so fast and fluid, a huge improvement, shame they didn’t show much of this stuff in the trailers as they clearly didn’t do the game justice

[@happytrailsgaming]

Usually the trailer shows what the game can’t do so this is a rare treat nowadays in gaming!

[@marcoalarcon9119]

I'll take this over the trailers looking better than the game any day of the week.

[@_BlackenedSun]

it has the same score as he original “huge improvement” my arse

[@d3vilhun732]

​@@_BlackenedSun metascore man last one was 79 and this one is 86

[@gorgit]

​@@_BlackenedSun happy they focused their resources on improving other things, the score is great and already somewhat iconic for cal

[@alun1038]

The customisations and details look very intriguing, just a little over a day and we can all enjoy this masterpiece

[@craigsouthern4793]

20 hours in on ps5 and can confirm. Not only is it an amazing sequel, its fully fixed. Superb game

[@hieunguyenrileygekko]

the sense of maturity is strong with this game its nice to see Cal getting more mature after 4 years, you feel like you are growing up along side him

[@miklor646]

U must be 13

[@violent_knight]

Nothing beats the maturation or development of ezio in assassin's creed

[@baaz5559]

Lol kid 😅😅 go outside

[@hieunguyenrileygekko]

@@baaz5559 how old are you anyway

[@casualnerdjason6678]

"There's no reason NOT to go back to play Fallen Order..." Time. Time, my friend

[@TheHeesom]

Just finished it again a couple days ago so I’m so SO ready

[@Esto1724]

Right! As if fallen order is a quick game to enjoy

[@delloffthewall]

It would take me a whole day just to complete Dathomir

[@sockman6108]

tbf if you didn’t care for any of the collectibles and exploration you could beat it in a weekend

[@Largentina.]

​@@sockman6108 Right, but not everyone is a little kid without obligations or responsibilities. Some of us can't spend a whole weekend in front of the tv, kiddo.

[@liamvidz]

This incredible game got overshadowed by other titles that came out. The story and the refined combat really shined out

[@leenux2k]

smooth? the reviewer must be immune to stutter, tearing and frame drops ...

[@nichenetwork9817]

Which platform?

[@devianthamburgler1169]

They reviewed it on the PlayStation 5 if you read the platform. There's still issues on PC, hopefully it's resolved

[@usmanchoudhury9737]

No man, we play on ps5 we don't know about these issues

[@GeoGrig]

PC here, pretty old one and no issues for now..

[@huhhuhhuh4069]

Between Titanfall 2, Fallen Order, and Survivor, Respawn has established themselves as one of the very best studios.

[@cirescythe]

And the most underrated and under ttge radar.

[@chadlouis9942]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@whitepanther5657]

And then you have Apex legends….so much great only for all of it to be ruined

[@saiyananatomy6627]

Bro put TF2 in there like we wouldn't notice. Definitely not one of the best studios but a great lesser known studio

[@exaltedreverse4463]

​@@saiyananatomy6627 This guy is dumb

[@LucieOne]

Three reviews I've seen now, an 8 and two 9s. The combat on this game looks amazing.

[@yourKING7]

First part of the game is better

[@doubleohdutch2108]

No it’s not. It’s ridiculously fast, thus goofy looking.

[@phaex2288]

@@doubleohdutch2108 Better ridiculously fast than sequel-slow

[@yourKING7]

@@doubleohdutch2108 Are you cool?

[@davegranger9402]

Also if we can get a game now like this but we make our own person. That’d be dope. I’m surprised they haven’t revived some of their old online games and brought it back since it’s all the rage now.

[@groovejunky2549]

Incredible game. Lots of love went into this. Feeling very satisfied after having finished it

[@NoshirDalal]

Really happy to hear that you enjoyed Jedi: Survivor, Dan. Thanks for taking the time to give us a shot! (Bode says hey!)

[@ulfrthewolf5065]

Legend

[@thebigbantha9245]

Charles and bode and many more, legend

[@ColonelCosmology]

Thank you so much for you work sir, best of luck in your career

[@fadilm.8467]

Bode huh...

[@DurfMcAllister]

Noshir, you’re fantastic. I’m always thrilled to hear your voice in a game! I’ve been a fan since RDR2 and Bode was so WONDERFULLY portrayed in this game. Such wonderful depth. Thank you for your stellar performance!

[@lukefeigl7835]

"We're not gonna spoil the antagonists of this game." Proceeds to show The Ninth Sister alive

[@peterw2880]

Ehhhh we all saw that coming

[@anthonymanuel55000]

That pissed me off so much why would they show with no spoiler warning?

[@serafm]

Lowkey showed a lot of shi in this video 😭😭

[@anthonymanuel55000]

@@serafm them showing the 9th sister pisses me off the most. I’ve never liked IGN and this just makes me hate them more

[@blinkq_530]

@@anthonymanuel55000 then dont watch them and find another channel

[@omega77uk]

WARNING for those who want to play on PC , game performance is bad still need to be optimized

[@SlimRhyno]

This review made me so happy. You have no idea! It's just so lovely when something you've been looking forward to actually meets your expectations 😜

[@anasshahid224]

Star Wars Jedi Survivor looks amazing, loved Fallen Order, so excited to play Survivor 👏👏👏

[@MichaelDoesLife]

Imagine being excited for the slop

[@NikoArmy]

Oh hello 😂

[@connorbyrd3524]

​@@MichaelDoesLife what?

[@yourKING7]

​@@NikoArmy Why are you laughing? Is it funny?

[@custardgannet4836]

@@MichaelDoesLife Shut it down

[@dheerajgupta3118]

Mandalorian and Cal kestis are carrying whole star wars franchise for few years now.

[@justadictatorridingonanuke3714]

Seems like mandalorians back gave in so now it is just Cal carrying the franchise

[@tedflips1501]

Shhhhhh! Don't tell KK.

[@dustronyt4565]

I'd put Andor instead of Mando, looking back at Mando's S3

[@darthj_der7447]

Why the hell was the 1st one not like this? And why dont we have a star wars game like the witcher or somethin comparable? Open world, do your own thing, build your own sabre, turn dark if you want. Why??

[@RELARTIST]

Wow nobody is talking about performance typical

[@benwasserman8223]

On top of being a great game, this will be a lot of people’s first introduction to High Republic lore. Love that era so much.

[@alcoop8729]

I’ve wanted to learn high republic lore so much but was to lazy to, I’m happy to have survivor introduce me to it

[@wZem]

What do you like about High Republic era? The premise of "the Jedi are at the height of their game and the galaxy is as peaceful as it can be" seemed very boring to me. But I'm open to change my mind.

[@VertigoX26]

@@wZem If you know anything of Star Wars, it's that the 'relative peace' need not be synonymous with 'boring'. There can still be large threats that a powerful Jedi order can struggle with. Now, let's just ignore the poorly written stuff (sequel trilogy, some High Republic content, etc.). If it's written and executed *well*, you can have great stories in any medium.

[@Crocthunder]

@@wZem Its thing is to show what leads to then becoming more stirn and turning into the type of Jedi they are in the prequels

[@Rippersauc3]

​@@wZem why would seeing lots of powerful and unique jedi fight lots of crazy sith with more rare abilities be boring? This is also the most colorful Era of jedi. This Era is the one where you see pictures of Jedi with all kinds of colored lightsabers. That's just so cool. And they also looked different than other jedi.

[@samuelvoegelin7249]

I’m happy that we get to see Merin and Kal get together again! ❤😊

[@mikeyplondon]

Companion fighters puts me in mind of Guardians of the Galaxy video game. That worked so well because of the banter between and during fights.

[@MrRooney182]

Best review intro of All time! 🙌

[@NoName-rg3np]

So fricken stoked for this one!

[@slightlyseen6767]

This will be my 1st wars game. I'm really excited. Great review.

[@german87l]

Hey IGN, how come no mention about all the bugs the game has?

[@andylai-fz6uc]

they did, for about 5 seconds. but 9/10.

[@mariojumpman8949]

IGN reviews are bought

[@mattjohnston9131]

IGN has no integrity and their reviews are untruthful and unethical. They no doubt received payment from EA for this review.

[@Usualcarnage]

A 9 here and an 8 at gamespot, holy fudge biscuits it’s a 17/10 game 🫠

[@grogu1979]

you mean 17/20?

[@_BlackenedSun]

ign are a bunch of sell out probably bought out by EA

[@malazan6004]

Gamespot and their 8s

[@racz0]

Love it when big channels post spoilers without warning days before release 😐

[@booradley5127]

It would be nice if this review addressed what appear to be yet another AAA UE4 based game with a broken PC port. It would be nice to know why this cross platform engine that's supposed to make things easy has been responsible for so many bad ports.

[@coyley72]

I'm possibly over half way through Fallen Order. Thoroughly enjoying it. Looking forward to Survivor.

[@voidinteractive9308]

The first 1/2 of survivor is a slog. But it picks up really well.

[@KendallBertaux1]

So exctied for this. The gamestop near me releases it early at 9:00pm this Thursday!

[@ivaniuk123]

Better plot then the star wars sequels.

[@facefullvoid7273]

Not a high bar to set

[@melvinacuna7845]

Performance need to be part of game reviews. This shouldn't be a 9

[@rylanpowers1581]

It really makes you feel like a Jedi Survivor

[@nichenetwork9817]

Hilarious 😮

[@rylanpowers1581]

@@nichenetwork9817 thank you

[@EchoX860]

This and Zelda in 2 weeks? Spring is gonna be sexy

[@MichaelDoesLife]

Both games just do more of the same. Nothing new.

[@Derg2003]

@@MichaelDoesLife if it aint broke why fix it? Just keep fine tuning

[@wagonguyguy]

​@@MichaelDoesLife No way you think totk is just more of the same

[@deadshot0268]

Hey IGN hope you know Dan Stapleton is an amazing reviewer. You can clearly see his dedication in the reviews. It isn’t just a task to get done but an actual worth while video. Plus the beginning was great.

[@nox1ck589]

The beginning was terrible, they showed a massive spoiler without even saying spoiler warning

[@firepheonix29]

@@nox1ck589 what was ir

[@Largentina.]

​@@nox1ck589 You're going to have a hard life.

[@odywilson04]

@@firepheonix29The spoiler was that the Ninth Sister was in the game.

[@rubeniscool]

@@odywilson04 not a spoiler. That thing in the beginning is clearly a flashback to events of the last game. Doesn't mean she's in this game.

[@MightyManotaur22]

This review makes me even more hyped. Hopefully they iron out the technical performance quickly.

[@jcire4785]

It's 4 mins past midnight and now 28th April here in Ireland. Why are Sony making people wait till 5am before they can install the game.

[@taguchi_graphics]

Looks amazing, super excited to get my hands on it this weekend!

[@JocaWars]

Damn these reviewers couldn’t WAIT to drop their reviews lol and I’m grateful for it

[@Prof856]

Mostly Negative reviews on steam due to performance. Should tell you all you need to know.

[@jaredcurran7490]

On Pc sure. Most of us real gamers have a Ps5 sorry bro.

[@rhinocort1184]

Damn, Charles VA is killing it since Red Dead. Main characer of Sekiro, a major character in Forbidden West, now a major character in this.

[@jeriah4k218]

The way cal has a fencing style like count dooku while he’s in the blaster stance has me jumping up and down bro

[@glendegroot8403]

Wow, you get excited easily! Lol

[@jeriah4k218]

@@glendegroot8403 great observation

[@glendegroot8403]

@@jeriah4k218 Thank you!

[@jeriah4k218]

@@glendegroot8403 a true npc

[@thequinlanshow3326]

@@jeriah4k218 being that excited about a fuckin stance is the real npc behavior

[@M00nPh0enix]

I'm just happy Cal and Merrin are finally getting together lol

[@rugvedk109]

"Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is in many ways the Batman Arkham City to Fallen Order's Arkham Asylum" That is one of the best compliments a video game could get.

[@squirrel3uk686]

Thanks for the spoiler of the ninth sister, reaallllly helped

[@BadCompanyBravo]

Can’t wait to see a night sister in action by our side

[@BlackPantherFTW]

bode sounds like hes voiced by the same vc as Charles in rdr2. Hes been in a bunch of stuff recently im glad hes getting roles, its just hard to separate him from Charles.

[@RJH755]

This is why people don't trust reviewers...

[@william7182]

So the bugs and frame issues are still there, as well as the awkward movement. I’ll consider picking it up when it’s $15 .

[@morganator4874]

This is where the fun begins

[@isaiahblackbeard]

The fact that you don’t have to relearn everything is the best part of the sequel

[@solohere5608]

This game took a while to grow on me, but after getting the hang of it, it’s my favorite game.

[@Krypton_Risen]

Its a 9/10

[@DSPKKS]

Relief hahaha

[@MichaelDoesLife]

Yikes

[@mr.marvin]

​@@MichaelDoesLife e-beggar

[@lightsprite6128]

​@@MichaelDoesLife Didn't expect to see you here

[@NicholasDeOrio]

This game really makes you feel like a Jedi who has survived

[@FryderykGabriel]

This comment really makes you feel like ppl are fools with no better things to do than spilling hate via reheated memes

[@default3252]

@@FryderykGabriel Maybe the reviewer shouldn't have inserted a lazy Batman Arkham reference into the review.

[@Dracobyte]

In a galaxy full of Stars and Wars

[@luanjose1034]

The prequel also felt like you were in a fallen order

[@pansg405]

Negative reviews on steam are more red than a Sith lightsaber. Wait for a patch.

[@tarinindell8217]

You voice as well as the way you speak is virtually idential to Michael Aranda from SciShow. Its quite soothing.

[@versusforward]

"lightsabers, are, of course the stars of the war" took me a minute.

[@KyleVeatch]

I'm glad they start you off with your already earned abilities. That would worry me. They did the same thing with Miles Morales and I'm glad they were able to freshen up the combat to make it different.

[@gothamite27]

Frustrating that NG+ doesn't let you keep your abilities yet again - that was my biggest issue with the last game. Arkham City had a perfect NG+ years ago that solved the problem of gamebreaking by letting you keep all your abilities but locking off key story areas until you acquired the ability in the story. Why can't modern games do that?

[@TheOpethOfMastodon]

Arkham City is simply the best superhero game of all time, and one of the best in general.

[@ARIXANDRE]

Devs, take note: empower the player. Don't take their skills away in the sequel.

[@kinglookgood]

I've always had a hard time getting into star wars, but maybe I'll give the 1st one another try.

[@themoviefan9990]

Im currently on the first planet you travel to and it feels huge with alot to do.

[@Giyugoat]

game atleast deserves 9.5 I mean it did everything better than prequel and they both get a 9?

[@Zzues]

Must buy for me, loved the first game so much.

[@buzzsawgr81]

you had me at NG+. can't wait to pick this up.

[@darcyjrofe]

ayyyy nah... this is sick. Even after how mark feels about the sequels, he still has the heart to come and look at other Star Wars projects.

[@IGOBYTHENAMELOVE]

Idk if ign understands what a 9 means

[@phillipssteven45]

I’m calling it now that it’s going to be a slugger match between Jedi Survivor, Spider Man 2, and ToTK for GOTY. It’s going to be tough.

[@maybeitsyou1317]

@@Mohgenstein Yeah but who cares what the journos think?

[@Rubenz343]

also Resident Evil 4

[@KseRBanshee]

There are more like FFXVI or Diablo IV

[@goldmark25]

There is going to be a strong Nominated pool of ToTk, Jedi Survivor, Spiderman 2, FF16, Diablo 4, RE4, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy. Despite that, likely the winner will be ToTk mostly just because of how the Zelda games have historically faired.

[@paulmalatesta24]

Game wise…. Times are improving!

[@mitchellstott8620]

"It is the batman city to batman Arkham". Translation, "it makes you feel like batman"

[@truffis]

Death, taxes, and IGN feeling like batman

[@GabrielDiMeo]

blaster and hilt style are going to be so much fun

[@jokarpo6723]

Never played Star Wars or watched the movies I’d be lost about the story is it still worth getting? Those light savers just look so cool

[@accel1231]

Just...JUST LOVEAVBLE for this sequel!

[@senshai1267]

Respawn as always to the rescue

[@bautistagarais488]

Looks great, looking forward to play it

[@gvue4396]

Why was Tanalor a final destination for them? It was destroyed by the empire way back when, so the empire knows how to get there?

[@alessandroortiz]

starting off with most of your abilities from the first game just made this a pre-order for me

[@mauriciocoronado2378]

Love how Respawn put their Titanfall experience into the game.

[@doomy_mcdoomerson]

Nice to see they finally let Cal fire a blaster.

[@Tavalii]

What a time to be alive for a gamer!!

[@mbent8138]

Ah, real Star Wars. Well done developers, well done.

[@Teezy_Ty]

Why would you show the 9th sister in the review? Otherwise can’t wait to play

[@freakeye7501]

im hoping if they do make another game, they should make it fast pace. Something like the force unleashed with this level of customization would be the greatest star wars game ever

[@finntanner8851]

dropped the 'it really makes you feel like a jedi' in less than a minute

[@mybossisdrunk]

You forgot to mention the game is a CPU killer and runs at a stellar 30 fps.

[@ruaridhdickson4010]

Only me that's a lil annoyed that they put the 9th sister in this "spoiler free review"

[@blitzz8474]

About time a new Kotor comes out