Summary
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhad some massive expectations in front of it when it was released last spring. Much likeThe Empire Strikes Backfollowing up the firstStar Warsmovie,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorwas in the unenviable position of following up the smash-hitStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Luckily for fans of Respawn Entertainment’s action-adventure take on the franchise,Jedi: Survivorsucceeded in expanding onFallen Order’s foundation with deeper combat mechanics, enhanced exploration, and a thrilling narrative.
One of the hallmarks ofJedi: Fallen Orderwas its challenging boss battles. From the insufferable Oggdo Bogdo to the relentless Trilla Suduri, these boss battles exemplifiedFallen Order’s Soulslike influence. This influence naturally carried over intoJedi: Survivor, where players had the opportunity to face even more boss battles with an even wider range of difficulty. Not all of these boss battles are created equal, however, with many of them serving as standouts while others can be easily forgotten by the time the credits roll.
S Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles
S Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles Explained
The upper echelon of boss battles inJedi: Survivorhave two things in common: visual spectacle and a high level of difficulty. Each of these four fights shines in those categories, especially the third and final fight with Dagan Gera, which features everything from Force illusions to unpredictable attacks from the fallenHigh Republic-eraJedi.Survivor’s Darth Vader boss battle also stands out thanks to Respawn’s ability to convey the Dark Lord of the Sith’s overwhelming strength. Bode Akuna’s final battle is fittingly impressive as well, as it caps off Cal Kestis' harrowing mission to reach Tanalorr.
A Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles
A Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles Explained
These boss battles may fall just short of being the very bestJedi: Survivorhas to offer, but they’re nonetheless excellent examples of Respawn’s game design.Bode Akuna’s first boss battleis arguably the most thrilling among this group due to how unexpected it is. Not only did Cal’s companion for much of the game betray him and his other allies, but it’s revealed that he too is a Jedi who survived Order 66. This, combined with Bode’s unorthodox fighting style, puts it firmly within A tier along withSurvivor’s similarly impressive boss battles.
B Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles
B Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles Explained
Although not allJedi: Survivorboss battles carry the same scale, many of them still offer a considerable challenge. The Golden Skriton and Mire Terror are prime examples ofSurvivor’s persistent difficulty level, serving as some of its most noteworthy Legendary Beasts. Some ofSurvivor’s more unexpected boss battles fit into this category as well, with Dagan Gera’s first boss battle providing a thrilling introduction to the character, and Caij adding a final punctuation toSurvivor’s many bounty hunter battles. TheBoba Fett cameothat follows Caij’s boss battle is a pleasant cherry on top as well.
C Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles
C Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles Explained
Where some ofJedi: Survivor’s boss battles begin to drop off in quality is in those that provide less of a grand battle, and more of a slight roadblock to overcome. Many of these boss battles are also optional, meaning they don’t carry the same narrative weight as those essential to the story. Nevertheless, bosses like the Rancor provide a quick thrill in the time it takes players to wear out its health bar.Rick the Door Technicianalso stands out as a boss battle that is by no means meant to be difficult but benefits from being highly comedic as a result.
D Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles
D Tier Jedi: Survivor Boss Battles Explained
Many ofJedi: Survivor’s less memorable boss battles essentially introduce what later become common enemy types. From the K-405 security droid to the Reprogrammed Magnaguard, these fights are a kind of tutorial for players before they take on certain enemy types more regularly.Survivor’s AT-ST is a boss battle thatFallen Orderfans should be familiar with, as its attacks are nearly identical to the AT-ST fight inJedi’s first entry. These bosses are certainly no Darth Vader, but they still offer a valuable challenge to players as they progress throughCal Kestis’Star Warsjourney.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorwas an expansion onFallen Orderin nearly every sense of the word. Its boss battles are perhaps the greatest example of that, as they offer some of the most challenging combat ever found in aStar Warsgame. Hopes are high that the nextStar Wars: Jedigame can find similar success with its boss battles, perhaps witha duel that finally pits Cal against Darth Vader. Whatever Respawn has in store, it will likely offer the same combination of Soulslike influence andStar Warsflair that has made theJediseries so popular up to this point.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
