Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Before You Buy 

I noticed how fast you were climbing one of the walls, I love when developers start a sequel with the character having the same abilities he had at the end of the previous game.

I love the absolute transparency with not being able to speak the the PC performance and giving recommendations for other parties who could help. Genuinely love to see the willingness to get viewers the best answer rather than the only answers you have.

I love when games not only keep the abilities from the last game, but also give you newer better ones, but still the first ones are useful. It takes a lot of effort and balancing to manage it without having 1 attack that overpowers the rest

I've been saying it for some time now but start wars is at its best when it's telling its own stories within a setting and timeline and not trying to interconnect and serialize everything

Without a doubt you guys are the greatest video game channel on RU-vid

I just started Fallen Order the other day and even after hearing all it's praise I was still blown away by how good it actually is. Glad to hear Survivor gets the Jake seal of approval! Can't wait to play it!

literally the only "gaming news" channel I watch on RU-vid, because you guys consistently deliver high qaulity videos. no bullshit, down to earth commentary (you and falcon just seem like cool dudes who like games) and you come across as actually having passion for games. really appreciate this.

That dual wield combat is insane. Look how smooth and fluid the gameplay is. The stances reminds me of Ghost of Tsushima which is also an incredible game.

I think what I like most about the sequel is, it's ACTUALLY a sequel. You're not starting over from scratch and relearning everything you did in the first game, that is always a huge plus for me. I don't care all that much for customization as most of it is just cosmetic in nature.

Hey guys i just wanted to thank you for all you do. This is my favorite gaming channel. This series is all i've ever wanted in a review. I want to see actual gameplay and have someone clearly explain what the game is about and you are the best at it and always keep it it a tight 10 mins. No bloat which i appreciate. I really enjoy Jake doing the Friday week in review. it feels like listening to a friend talk and not just someone reading a list. Even when Falcon is literally reading a list it still feels the same way. The way you all convey the information feels different from all the others. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to your videos everyday!

Honestly this channel and Skill Up are the most down to earth review channels I’ve found in the many years I’ve spent on RU-vid, and you guys are one of the ones I trust the most! Keep up the great work : )

Thank goodness for Gameranx. These are my go-to reviews of games where even if you say there might be a like/dislike for a game, you disclose it at the beginning. but even then, I never feel like the opinions are biased. Great channel now that IGN can't be trusted with a fair review. 👏 keep up the good work!

Before you buy is probably my favorite review series. It has been constant and honestly influences my purchases quite a bit, keep it up and thank you for all the more to come!

The spirit of the first game was outstanding. Like Jaws or Innsmouth. You were on this small, almost academic mission where things started quietly, and then they just kept ramping up. I wonder if they managed to recapture that

Jake thank you for making these man it honestly feels like I get a friends opinion on a game every time something new comes out

Before I buy any game I come to see ur videos first u guys are just straight up honest no BS and that’s what I like the most about this channel

We appreciate you bro for continuing to grind out not only games but these videos even when you’re feeling under the weather homie. Thanks man.

I appreciate your "before you buy" videos so much dude! They're one of the few reviews, that actually feel genuine and somewhat objective

"When you meditate at bonfires," hehehe. Good breakdown as always!

Based on your review for “A plague take innocence & Requiem” I bought both games and played them back to back. Was an insane experience. Your review was awesome. This is what I will do here too. I will get “fallen order & survivor” and play them back to back. Thanks for your awesome videos 👍

Its nice to sit back, relax and grab some snacks while watching your reviews, wishing speedy recovery

I absolutely love the idea of a blaster/lightsaber combo. That has me super pumped for this. The other stances also look cool. They gave us dual-wielding too. Maaaan. Loving this!

Actually just started playing the first one and I’m not the one for souls like games (since I’m pretty bad at them lol) but this one like you said in the before you buy for fallen order is a good intro to them! Absolutely got hooked on the combat and can’t wait to finish it and move on to the new one!

I really enjoy your channel and videos. You got me hyped up to pick my copy up tonight!

Always watch these before you buys to gauge if I’m gonna drop my cash on new game, thanks Jake 🎉🎉🎉

I've watched all the major reviews for Jedi survivor now...but this is the one I was waiting for👌🏻💯

I really loved the Mandalorian wild west vibe of Koboh. Especially once you get the blaster stance.

With what the newer movies and everything did, it’s so great having a different take and people writing the story

You guys never fail to provide 🙌

This is a great review! I was reading hoping Jake would be doing this episode of BYB because I remember that he has replayed Fallen Order as many times as I have. I haven’t been so excited for a game in so long!

alot of complaints about console & ESPECIALLY pc performance. Did a stream of the game on pc - woooo boy it needs work.

Hope you feel better Jake! This is exactly what I wanted out of the sequel, the first game was one of my favorite platinum trophies 🏆 the only thing I hope is that the map system was upgraded a bit.. I was always getting lost deep into levels. Great video gameranx 💙

I watch these videos even if its a game I'm not super interested in just because Jake is like if you had a friend giving you an honest unbaised opinion and its super refreshing. That being said, I'm super hype for this game even more. Long live gameranx!

Everything you said is pretty much what I was expecting. Definitely a game I want to take my time with and explore everything. We’re so close!

Looking forward to experiment with the customisation. The new finishers look amazing to pull off and what we do know of the story has me very intrigued.

Love you guys! Already pre ordered ages ago but never miss an episode of your amazing in depth overviews

The first game was such a breath of fresh air, this looks awesome! Love these videos Jake and the Gameranx team! Edit: apparently dissing EA with how terrible they’ve been with the Star Wars license before Fallen Order went over everyone’s head. That’s why it’s a breath of fresh air, because EA usually ruins everything they touch and I enjoyed Fallen Order. Stop commenting your transgressions about souls-like games, I just want good Star Wars games as I am a Star Wars fan who also enjoys fun video games.

Absolutely loved the game , love the Star Wars just lore world and characters , and loved this vibe it had and supporting characters were amazing , looking forward to 3rd part!

I'm so excited for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! I loved the first game, and it looks like this one is going to be even better. The graphics look amazing, the combat looks more fluid and responsive, and the story looks like it's going to be really interesting. I can't wait to play it!🎉

for me the first game felt exactly like a really really good platformer. and I'm really glad that they've improved on other aspects. The only issue I had with the first game were the texture pop in's and reduced like really reduced frame rates at some points in the game but that didn't really bother me cause of how great the game was. I've gotten to the point that in order to buy a game I'd have to watch a gameranx before you buy 😂😂.

As a historical European martial arts guy, I'm impressed by the lightsaber combat I'm seeing. Especially the blaster and saber combo. It really reminds me of some saber and revolver stuff I've read about.

I'm so glad this game turned out to be not just good, but great! The first game was also a pretty awesome experience and I'll definitely be playing the second one. Also, with the huge success these narrative focused Star War games are doing, as well as how well Dead Space remake did, I really hope EA starts to finally realize that fleshed out single player experiences with no micro transaction bs can sell really well, too. I think this is proof that some companies have so much potential but greed sometimes gets the best of them. But I hope this recent success helps change that little by little!

After facing a pretty significant Star Wars burn out, I’m back and super excited for this game!

I found using the maps in Fallen Order to be very challenging at times. You mentioned there were some map upgrades in Survivor but I assume you couldn't show them because of possible spoilers (unless I missed it!). Any chance you could elaborate on the differences? Thanks for the great review! Looking forward to picking this one up 😎

I have high hopes for the game I loved the first one, good to hear they added the new game + and just more content! I replayed the first one a ton so I’m excited to try new things

Getting some good vibes from the gameplay trailer and story trailer. Will consider preordering jedi survivor. Glad there is dismembering limbs, which was missing from the first game.

I loved the first one and I loved this one. I put so many hours into this and it was worth every second. Seriously if you like Star Wars you gotta play this one it's amazing. It's not easy, but it's amazing.

You didn’t mention in the video, but one of the biggest complaints in the first game was all the mini-bosses being recycled stronger basic mobs like trolls and those giant toad things. Does this one actually use unique enemies as mini bosses or do the same as the first one?

I already have mine installed on my PS5. It’s all I’m going to be thinking about while I’m at work on Friday.

It's also worth mentioning that even if you're not particularly a fan of the movies and series, this is still a game for you if you like these single player openworld hack'n'slash action adventures.

The platforming was definitely to the point of overwhelming at times it was just ridiculous how much of it there was when I was just wanting to run around and fight stuff

Dude Kata has so much potential moving forward I can’t wait for the third game I’ve got a hunch she’ll be trained as a “Jedi” under Cal but I got an inkling that Merrin would teach her tricks too.. Imagine Kata being an insane hybrid character of Jedi and Nightsister with a newer idealogy from Cal’s light side beliefs allowing him to have connections My hope is the next game we play as Cal where we have Kata as an apprentice and a tremendous emotional baggage of killing her Dad, where Kata as an angsty teen goes back and forth on being irrational as a Jedi nightsister hybrid, and the trilogy concludes where Cal (very much at the level of a Jedi master now) has to sacrifice himself to save Kata, forever imprinting on her the importance of self sacrifice, helping her to understand the difficult decisions that lead up to her father’s murder and setting her up beautifully to be her own stand alone protagonist in a future trilogy I don’t have much to base that off of aside from some hopes and dreams and a little bit of dialogue post campaign. Please though. Please. Kata’s potential to be a very complex Jedi Nightsister hybrid is so insanely cool to think about 🫣

As a star wars fan I enjoyed the first one a lot! Glad to hear this one is also a good one. I will wait for a few weeks tho, until I have a bit more time to play and then grind the whole story. I'm excited!

When Jake said “plant seeds” and “rooftop garden” I yay’d quite loud 😂 that was one of the coolest parts in the first game was watching your lil plants grow. Edit: this one will prolly be a buy for me but that was even before I watched the vid

I've played through Fallen Order over half a dozen times. I've got over 150 hours in it and I just did another playthrough a few weeks ago so I'm fully prepared for the continuation of the story. Also my first playthrough is 100% gonna be crossguard saber only. If I could use a kyber crystal powered warhammer, I would. No real additions to force powers is a bit disappointing. I would have loved to see a very-restricted ultimate ability. Maybe at low HP, after you've filled a bar, you can do a stronger version of one of your force powers. Sorta like what we see Cal do when escaping Order 66 after he gets shot in the ear, freezing a whole set of troopers. I really just want a stronger Force Push, even if it's a limited ability. I know Cal isn't Starkiller.

I started playing Fallen Order a little over a week ago and just beat it over this passed weekend and immediately want to jump into Survivor. I loved 85-90% of the aspects of the first game so I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy this one. Also, story.

Man gameranx. Time and time again you remind me how dope and awesome of a channel you are from reviews to Easter eggs and all gaming stuff related. Great job Jake and the rest of the gameranx crew

Inject this game into my bloodstream.

I really wish there was a Star wars -force unleashed remake

Glad theres a no poncho option other than a single outfit it looks like.

I recently got fallen order and as much as I love it, if this doesn’t have the hold to grab button problems the first game gave me I’ll be in for a blast

Will be interesting to see how powerful Cal now is. At th end of the first game he was at least entry level Knight level.

I would hope they should sort out the frame rate drop cos you did get that in the 1st game aswell!

As always, great video Jake and Gameranx. Question: is it truly 144gb download? Even on Series X? Going to hop back on Fallen Order tonight and wrap that sucker up before I purchase this Friday

Whos here because of ea plus?

Great Review! What about Dualsense support? For me, its is a deciding factor choosing platforms.

I rarely preorder anymore but this is one I couldn't resist. I loved the first one so I figure I'll love the new one. I don't think I can download it yet on Steam but I definitely know what I'm doing this weekend

The blaster is what I was missing from the first game. Don't get me wrong, fighting with lightsaber is cool, and once you get certain skills you can easily take down any enemies, but there is just something warm and fuzzy about having access to a blaster.

The biggest thing that I want to improve over the first game is the level layout/design. Having a couple of the planets just be these long spaghetti strings that rarely linked up or connected made me feel incredibly de-incentivized to go back and look for secrets. It's one of the things that I liked least about fallen order.

I have a question and I haven't seen anyone address this in any videos yet: What is the in-game explanation for why you need to re-unlock your platforming/traversal powers? You mentioned that you'd "re-visit areas" with new traversal options, so you can pass through them now. But what happened to all the traversal abilities you had from the first game? Did you get amnesia and forget them all, therefore needing to relearn them?

The fact that I can see a small bush in the ground being effected by Call’s motion while handling the Lightsaber is incredible. I liked the first game a lot, will definitely be putting this in the queue.

Sounds great.

God I am so hyped to play this tomorrow. Literally counting down the hours. The first one was so good and I knew, as long as this one was as good as the first I would enjoy it but then they did more.

Just watched the game spot review and was utterly board by it and thought why are they telling us really pointless stuff and not saying how it differs from the first game. Watched this and as always it's a perfect review. You guys are showing these big channels how it's done.

I hope there will be some progression-sharing with the first game, it'd be cool to have access to all the customizations we unlocked in previously, and it would give more incentive to go back and play the first one. They could pull a mass effect for the skill tree and just have some buffs or extra skill points rewarded based on the level of the imported save. I doubt they'll have this, but I hope they do.

Before You Buy never fails to give phenomenal in-depth game reviews that go over all a game's strengths and weaknesses. Excellent series.

Good to know that Jedi Survivor has a new game plus that is actually a NEW GAME PLUS.

People make sure you don’t watch the game spot review it contains spoilers! Before you buy is the only reviews I look for now :)

cant wait to see the performance on the pc cause well ea is so great at porting and everything else there not big on patches lately either so we will see

I'm gonna buy it...when the most premium edition is on sale a year or so from now for $10.

The first one did not scratch my SW Force unleashed itch

Great video! I am on a Star Wars high after watching The Mandalorian, Andor and The Book of Boba Fet. Cannot wait to play this!

So you didn't experience any bugs or stuttering issues? This is a big complaint about this game. I had to change my hdr settings just for this game otherwise it was unplayable. This review does not seem honest. I watched half the video so i don't know if you mentioned this later but your tone was overly positive so i am assuming you didn't

Considering I played and beat(many times) the original with a part of that decision based on your guys help(also I trust you guys unlike shit like gamespot for example), I’m going to buy this.

I love watching these videos after I’ve already preordered said game

This is me buying things and watching your videos after ..😂 May the force be with you my brother ❤🤜🤛

I’m wait for a sale

I always go to yall to see if a game is worth buying.

Feel better soon, Jake!

All for it! Got this pre-loaded up for playthrough vids.

This is turning out to be a good year for games. Loved the 1st game and can't wait for this one on PC.

I always loved the customization options in fallen order, especially the light sabers, I'm just happy to customise Cal beyond ponchos, so excited for this game

Thanks, Jake. Hope you feel better.

The best channel. The most legendary channel .

To me Fallen Order was a very pleasant surprise albeit a forgettable one. Couple of rough edges but it told a decent story with a nice ending and good gameplay throughout. Survivor on the other hand, (which I haven’t finished) is blowing me away 😂 the game looks epic visually. The gameplay has all the things I liked from Fallen order, but it adds so many new ways to customize and allows players to approach the game in their own unique way. I’m sitting around 15 hours right now, and I can say that thus far I’m very happy with my purchase 😂 I’m case it means anything, I agree with the internet that EA is one of the worst companies to have graced our planet to date. Even still, Fallen order was a very pleasant surprise, and survivor is actually GOOD 😱😂 My in progress rating of this game is a strong 9 outta 10 subject to change for better or worse, but I am loving this game

I'm very happy to hear the story does its own thing with its own mark. That's EXACTLY what I want. Finally some more originality from Star Wars. I hope it's a breath of fresh air from the sludgepipe content Disney's been putting out. Very excited.

wow that desert level where ur going through the portals was INSANE. also all about the crossguard - wow the platforming is awesome

Got it downloading now! Definitely been excited about this one. Loved the first one and been waiting for this since it was first announced

I’m really looking forward to this! How are the puzzles in this? My friends didn’t like the amount in the first one but I absolutely loved them. Hope they struck a nice balance.

Yeah I'm definitely going to be waiting a little while for some more patches on this game. I know the first one released with a ton of bugs, and I played that years later when it was very stable.