The to the beloved Star Wars franchise is set to on the March 17th for the popular PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Developed by the highly talented team at the game has until recently, when a gameplay trailer was released, revealing some exciting new features for fans
One of the most noteworthy additions to the game is the inclusion of several different fighting stances for protagonist Cal Kestis. According to game director Stig Asmussen, there will be a total of 5 fully realized stances in the game, each with its own distinct benefits and negative aspects. One of these stances will allow Cal to wield a blaster and lightsaber at the same time, adding a new ranged dynamic to his combat style. Another new stance will see Cal flipping and spinning his dual blades at high speed, while a third will allow him to wield a crossguard-style lightsaber similar to Kylo Ren’s. Asmussen stated that the choice of stance will depend on the enemy being faced, and it will be up to the player to figure out which stance is most appropriate to the circumstance.
Moreover, to the returning, nostalgicically loved characters BD-1 and Cere Junda, the skilled Jedi Knight, players can also look forward to meeting a new character called Bode Akuna. Bode will serve as a buddy A.I. character, aiding Cal, the main protagonist in both combat and traversal. Speaking of traversal, Jedi Survivor will also introduce multiple, diverse new mechanics enabling for enhanced flexibility in exploration. This includes utilizing a futuristic, high-tech cable for climbing and crossing distances, as well as the capability of tame and ride mounts. According to Asmussen, the exploration aspect of the game will have a «Metroidvania feel», permitting Cal, the player character to chain together various skills in order to traverse the environment.
Players can also expect to visit a previously unexplored planet in the epic, interstellar universe, as well as countless, many other diverse worlds, and face off against a never-before-seen gang of enemies. The intense, heart-pounding action and visuals, which reportedly include some ray-tracing, are said to be top-notch. Overall, it looks like the game, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is set to be a worthy successor to the previous game in the series and an exciting, action-packed addition to the iconic, sci-fi franchise.
Review
As a devoted fan of the Star Wars franchise and the inaugural game in the series, I am extremely excited for the highly anticipated release of the game, Jedi: Survivor. The addition of exciting, never-before-seen fighting stances and traversal mechanics looks like it will add a fresh layer of depth to the gameplay, and the anticipation of a new planet and characters to explore is always welcome. The visuals and action also appear to be top-notch, which is a huge plus. All in all, it looks like Jedi: Survivor is shaping up to be a highly recommended, must-try for fans of the series and action games in general.
Wesley Leblanc Journal 