A Star Wars package bringing great 2000’s classics to modern consoles with a sprinkle of modern polish. The collection is available on PlayStation and the Switch and features these games;
-Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
-Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
-Republic Commando
-Episode 1 Racer
-Bounty Hunter
-Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
The PlayStation version notably missing, but included on Switch, are Knights of the Old Republic I & II and The Force Unleashed. That leaves a mixed bag of beloved titles and lesser‑known entries.
Classic Jedi Knight games.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast – A classic FPS combining Blaster and lightsaber combat. The PS4 port runs smoothly, with modern controller support and sharper visuals, though core gameplay remains unchanged. The combat is satisfying, though some mechanics feel dated by today’s standards. Overall, it remains one of the most enjoyable titles in the collection.
The sequel, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy builds on the previous title with deeper lightsaber combos and a character creator. The PS4 version plays cleanly, retaining the thrill of Jedi duelling. However, visuals and AI can occasionally feel stiff, and there’s no online multiplayer, which is a missed opportunity. Still, it’s a standout.
The good batch
Bounty Hunter – Jango Fett’s third‑person action adventure sees a strong return. Ported in August 2024, it delivers jet‑pack mobility, engaging traversal and dual‑wielding blasters. Visuals have been polished with lighting upgrades and DualSense haptics, making this one of the more impressive entries in the bundle. Being also ported to PS5 unlike most of the titles in the collection it feels even better to play. Controls are responsive, the performance is stable and although there are not many huge additions it my top choice from the collection.
Republic Commando – A gritty, squad‑based FPS focusing on Delta‑Squad Clone Commandos. Controls and squad AI have aged, though the atmosphere remains strong . The absence of extra bonus content, other than some menu‑accessible music and icons, means a faithful but basic port. Fans of tactical shooting will find this a worthwhile pick
The bad batch
Episode I Racer – A remastered port of the fast-paced podracer, now in HD. The action remains thrilling, but visuals show their age, textures are simple and there aren’t many modern enhancements. Still fun for nostalgic races and split screen sessions. I have had issues running it on the PS5 however. Multiple crashes, freezes and on instance of the game freezing my entire console until I pulled the plug. I may have gotten unlucky, especially when looking around online forums and not seeing the same issues. Either way If Episode I Racer wasn’t included in the collection , I don’t think anyone would miss out.
Episode I: Jedi Power Battles – Once notable for co‑op fun, this side‑scroller shows its age. Combat and platforming feel clunky, and visuals are dated. Nostalgic value remains for fans, especially in local two‑player mode, but newcomers may struggle with outdated mechanics.
My conclusion
The Star Wars: Grand Collection on PS5 is a nostalgic ride through some of the franchise’s most iconic gameplay experiences. Highlights include Jedi Knight titles and Bounty Hunter, which still deliver compelling action today. Republic Commando remains a gritty gem, while Episode I Racer and Jedi Power Battles offer nostalgic fun, but reveal their age.
Graphically and technically, the collection is solid but unambitious: expect sharper load times and controller support, not full visual overhauls or modern enhancements. The lack of online features places focus solely on single‑player and local split screen play.
Crucially, missing out on Knights of the Old Republic I & II and The Force Unleashed, Blockbusters by any measure, hurts the PS5 package when compared to the Switch bundle. Over all I think that buying the whole collection is a waste of money and you are better off buying the titles separately as not all of the ports are worth your time.
