Star Wars Jedi Survivor (Xbox Series X)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

Like its predecessor, the action-packed Jedi: Survivor is as an excellent example of a modern singleplayer Star Wars game that adheres to the brand without feeling derivative. Between movies, TV shows, books, and Disney theme parks, there’s a lot of Star Wars content. Separate from the larger franchise noise, 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was an awesome action-adventure game that captured the brand's magic. Nearly everything great about Fallen Order carries over into Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the $69.99 sequel for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Jedi Survivor is a bit bloated compared with its tight predecessor, but it’s still a smart, thrilling, and expertly crafted blockbuster gaming experience that earns our Editors' Choice award. Struggling With the Dark Side Aside from a few indulgent and obvious cameos, the Respawn-developed Jedi games are fairly disconnected from the larger Star Wars mythos. It wants you to care about these characters and their specific struggles. Set five years after the last game, you once again control Cal Kestis, a Jedi Knight who survived the purge and now secretly fights against the Empire between and .  ...