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[keraj37]

I bought a used copy for PS5, since it was the cheapest option (XSX used ones are more expensive)
And, boy, have I had that much fun in a while? No.

This game is perfect. In any direction except visuals which, after HFW, should be much better. But it still looks very good! Unreal Engine 4?

Because we are at gaming forum, I thought I will create a thread in that regard.

• The visuals: nice!
  • Animations are spot on.
• The direction, writing: great!
• Cutscenes: Hollywood AAA!
• Combat: the best I have seen in a while!
• Story: engaging!
• Audio: wow!
• Is it a true AAA for current gen consoles and PC? YES.

What is your opinion on this game? Cheers!

 

[MiguelItUp]

I was fortunate enough to enjoy it at launch on PC because I didn't have many issues whatsoever. I loved it, honestly. Probably one of the best single player Star Wars experiences in a LONG time. I didn't think the story was riveting or anything, but it did feel more engaging compared to the previous game, I thought. Everything else felt like a step up IMO.

 

[keraj37]

I was fortunate enough to enjoy it at launch on PC because I didn't have many issues whatsoever. I loved it, honestly. Probably one of the best single player Star Wars experiences in a LONG time. I didn't think the story was riveting or anything, but it did feel more engaging compared to the previous game, I thought. Everything else felt like a step up IMO.

Like you say, step up in any direction - the best SP Star Wars game since Dark Forces to me.

 

[zephiross]

It's one of my highligth of the gen so far, really enjoyable game.

Some good things about it:

- very nice to superb graphics
- top tier audio
- combat is a lot more fun than the first entry (especially the double lightsaber stance)
- good story with imo good characters
- nice flowing gameplay (movement and combat)
- level design feels a lot more organic and natural than the first one
- Cere doesn't look like a fish that got stung on the face by a wasp anymore.

My major gripe with it is the constant crashing with raytracing enabled on PC. Other than that I highly recommand it.

 

[Fart Knight]

Unplayable on console

 

[keraj37]

Unplayable on console

On my PS5 plays like charm on quality mode - maybe they patched it since.

 

[Luipadre]

Sadly the performance is still dogshit on console and the last patch was 2+ weeks ago and they only focused on PC performance so far...

Im still waiting for them to fix this shit before im buying it

 

[Meicyn]

I stopped playing when you crash land on the first planet, where the performance tanks a ton. Played on PS5. Will wait for more patches and revisit in a year.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Get to the end then maybe we can discuss it. I have mixed feelings on some narrative decisions but everything else outside of performance was great. I literally smashed the fuck out of it from the Friday release date to Sunday. Could NOT put it down.

 

[radewagon]

Unplayable on console

Hyperbolic.

 

[Ywap]

I´m also waiting to play it on PC. Fallen Order stuttered alot and Survior seem to suffer even worse in this regard.

 

[3liteDragon]

How is it on PS5 in performance mode? Playable or no? I’m still waiting until it’s fully patched.

 

[keraj37]

I´m also waiting to play it on PC. Fallen Order stuttered alot and Survior seem to suffer even worse in this regard.

How is it on PS5 in performance mode? Playable or no? I’m still waiting until it’s fully patched.

Non-proprietary engine in action: UE4

 

[Kurotri]

Agreed on all points, absolutely fantastic sequel. I especially loved Cal in this though. He's changed and is so rugged, and in certain scenes he does some badass stuff. If there's one thing I didn't like is how a certain character decides to go about things towards the end, but other than that, amazing on all fronts. Can't wait for the third game.

 

[Meicyn]

How is it on PS5 in performance mode? Playable or no? I’m still waiting until it’s fully patched.

It’s fully playable, it just has severe framedrops on the first planet you get to with image quality that simultaneously manages to look blurry and pixelated at the same time. When I say framedrops, I mean it feels like it goes from 60ish to 30ish. I tried quality mode to see if I’d get a consistent 30ish but nope, that drops near half as well.

I would just come back later, honestly. Jedi: Fallen Order also took quite awhile to get patched as where it is now.

 

[Games of Today]

They patch out the issues with loading yet?

 

[b0uncyfr0]

"Animations are spot on"... wait what. Thats the one area this game really sucks no? It's unchanged from the first one.

 

[GymWolf]

I got bored before finishing it tbh.

 

[Luipadre]

How is it on PS5 in performance mode? Playable or no? I’m still waiting until it’s fully patched.

You dont want to play this in performance mode. Awful image quality and performance + constant tearing

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Been waiting for this game to get more patches before playing.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Quality mode is the way to play it as of right now on PS5. That's what i'm doing and it's been overall a solid experience.

Supposedly more patches are being worked on, but EA has been radio silent now for over 2 weeks so who knows....

 

[Games of Today]

You dont want to play this in performance mode. Awful image quality and performance + constant tearing

God that's a shame. They managed to fix the first game eventually. I hope they eventually get it to 1440p, 60fps on PS5.

 

[oji-san]

I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Looking forward to play it when it's on discount as i loved the previous game. Hopefully by then they will adjust the performance mode on consoles.. whats the logic in having RT in performance mode when it's nowhere near a steady 60fps?

 

[OverHeat]

My game of the year so far loved it!!!

 

[Golgo 13]

Loved the first game and will DEFINITELY get this if they fix the console performance. I don't expect miracles but I won't reward the current state of the game with a purchase.

 

[saintjules]

Been waiting for this game to get more patches before playing.

Same. And I don't think it's ever to get fully fixed. So now it's just waiting for a better sale for this one.

 

[Roufianos]

Dreadful performance, coupled with screen tearing which makes it look pixelated.

BUT, thankfully enabling VRR made it bearable.

Overall, I thought the story was a little slow but really turned up to 11 by the end. Had a real blast the last 5 hours.

 

[NightmareFarm]

Personally I hated it and dropped it halfway through. It doesn't grab me the same way Fallen Order did.

 

[Jigsaah]

I was fortunate enough to enjoy it at launch on PC because I didn't have many issues whatsoever. I loved it, honestly. Probably one of the best single player Star Wars experiences in a LONG time. I didn't think the story was riveting or anything, but it did feel more engaging compared to the previous game, I thought. Everything else felt like a step up IMO.

How did you avoid issues on PC? It was super choppy on my rig at first. Plays like a dream now but man, I just stopped playing and waited for patches. Still working on finishing it?

Just curious. What are you running on your PC. They said something about certain configurations were having issues. I thought it was bs until I read your post.

 

[MacReady13]

I like it so far but it is a highly overrated game (like the original was). My biggest gripe so far is that the game has crashed to dashboard twice on PS5.

 

[MiguelItUp]

How did you avoid issues on PC? It was super choppy on my rig at first. Plays like a dream now but man, I just stopped playing and waited for patches. Still working on finishing it?

Just curious. What are you running on your PC. They said something about certain configurations were having issues. I thought it was bs until I read your post.

I couldn't tell you, I just installed on PC day 1 and went. The first level had 2-3 stutters that were less than half a second during a cutscene, but that was it for me. When it got to the next level and the more open areas it performed even better. Nothing every interfered with gameplay, or made it hard to play, and it was running at LEAST 60fps+ 90% of the time. I had seen much were performance on other games, so I was so confused when everyone was raging. But there were a few other posters on here that sounded like they were in my position, close to it, or even better.