Nobody interested in the sequel then which is actually out today?

Apparently it's supposed to be much bigger with open world sections where you can go on side missions given to you by npcs in a central hub cantina.

That would sound right up my street if it wasn't for the fact that there's much more platforming involved and all the Souls-like elements are all still there.

Played the original game for a few hours but bounced off it pretty hard due to the above features. So if Jedi Survivor is just more of that, but on a grander scale, then I know this isn't going to be for me unfortunately.

The biggest issue with the first one is the light sabers being as sharp as a tree branch. I should be slicing clean through things, not depleting a bit of health bar

I think they did confirm this one has light saber limb dismemberment.

Paul the sparky wrote:

The biggest issue with the first one is the light sabers being as sharp as a tree branch. I should be slicing clean through things, not depleting a bit of health bar

Thats just games though right?
Most FPS games have you pumping tens of rounds into someone before they die. Same deal.

acemuzzy wrote:

I kinda want to finish the first one first, keep meaning to get back in it with the sex update

If you are only in it for the story whack it on the easiest setting and it can be done in a few sessions.

I really enjoyed the first one so will pick this up, just won't be at launch.

I feel like I can wait for Game Pass for this one. Might tide myself over with the book set inbetween the games.

Fucking hell just realised this is a 134gig install when done.

LivDiv wrote:

Paul the sparky wrote:

LivDiv wrote:

Paul the sparky wrote:

The biggest issue with the first one is the light sabers being as sharp as a tree branch. I should be slicing clean through things, not depleting a bit of health bar

Thats just games though right? Most FPS games have you pumping tens of rounds into someone before they die. Same deal.

Yeah, I don't like it in stuff like the Division either. I just think the lightsaber is too iconic to be depicted with as much power as a foam noodle and still pass my immersion test

Yeah I guess its a more visually obvious issue with the lightsabre.
Really the game should more closely resemble Fruit Ninja, but with limbs but I dont know how you make that and make combat interesting.

It doesn't even have to be for every enemy, they can have lightsaber duels etc, people armed with beskar armour and weapons, droids that can have bits sliced off and still keep on fighting. That'll give you a bit more than just pressing a button to win.

But if I'm exploring a planet and a mid sized dog thing is taking 4+ swings of my lightsaber? No thanks

Seems a weird line of criticism this, especially as the last game was already much more tactical than basically every prior lightsaber wielding game. Most enemies werent melee sponges, generally they blocked and evaded attacks or used a range advantage.

It was only really the big monsters that took lots of direct hits.

Played through the opening bit on PS5.
It is pretty damn smooth, I'm playing on Quality mode and I've had one dip and to be fair I was grappling at speed through various effects with a big old background and it was only a quick hiccup.

Issues seem resolved on PS5 at least.

Guessing those day one patches come in useful.

I'd definitely wait for a patch on PC.
Steam reviews are saying it's still a mess.
Some are saying it gets better after the opening planet but it would be a shame to play a compromised version of the opener.

LivDiv wrote:

Seems a weird line of criticism this, especially as the last game was already much more tactical than basically every prior lightsaber wielding game. Most enemies werent melee sponges, generally they blocked and evaded attacks or used a range advantage.

It was only really the big monsters that took lots of direct hits.

It's not just this game, the Elder Scrolls Online trailer had you parrying, using kicks etc then you play that or Skyrim and none of that is a thing, especially in ESO. Bring on proper fighting ffs, it's the space year 2023

Nah.
You could happily switch platform.