Other returning characters share similar experiences: The characters we already know from the first game come more into their own, too. Monaghan’s performance is truly special here. “Survivor” takes full advantage of its status as a story-based game in a franchise as large and popular as “Star Wars.” Players immediately see the effects of the first game and the time that has passed since on the planet Kestis, not just from his snarky comebacks or Stormtrooper jeering or his much-improved fighting skills, but also down to the scars and scruff on his face.
“Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” is a powerful story of betrayal, love and moral struggle and fits nicely into Star Wars canon. Players encounter friends old and new in the search for a new home hidden from danger, following once again in the footsteps of Jedis past. The sequel to “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” (which takes place in the canon around the same time as new Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” after the tragedy of Order 66) continues the story of Jedi Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan, “Shameless”) in his fight against the evil Empire and its newfound alliance with the Bedlam Raiders.
But “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” is up to the task. In a galaxy-spanning franchise like Star Wars, it might feel like it’s all been done before.