Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Review
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Review
Jedi: Fallen Order takes place somewhere between Episodes 3 and 4, after the purge that saw the destruction of the Jedi Order. The game centers around a young Jedi, Cal Kestis, who is tormented by the failure to save his Master Jaro Tapal during the Clone Wars. Very few Jedis survived Order 66 which led many Jedis like Cal to flee or blend in, suppressing the force. Eventually, Cal is discovered by the Empire and has to flee again where he is saved by a stranger, a former Jedi named Cere. She explains to Cal that she seeks to restore the Jedi Order and rise up against the Empire. This is quite the feat given the Jedi Order had essentially been wiped out years prior. The focus of the game is their journey to complete this task, and face their demons that have tormented them for years. In fact, their struggles are realistic in that not every choice can be simplified into right or wrong, and the past shapes the future only if we allow it to.
Fallen Order plays like a Star Wars version of Uncharted with a solid (albeit short) story and it launched at just the right time. EA has had a fairly rocky history with Star Wars game launches, I'm sure we all remember Battlefront II, but this installment elevates it to a higher level thanks in part to Respawn Studios. The game has great voice acting and graphics, and while there are a few bugs along the way, none of them are significant. The combat system is fairly simplistic and chaining attacks is quite fun, oh and you can customize the color of your light saber!
Pros
- Incredible graphics
- Great voice acting
- No micro transactions?!?!
Cons
- Minor bugs
- No replay value
- Rushed storytelling
- Very short game (~20-22 hours)
Conclusion: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a worthwhile addition to the franchise's gaming universe. Cal Kestis' journey of redemption is a great story, albeit far too short. While he's the generic "good guy" you can't help but immerse yourself into his and Cere's struggle of restoring the Jedi Order --The universe depends on it. The graphics were beautiful, the stormtroopers will make you laugh, and you'll realize the Jedi world, much like ours, is not just black or white. Overall, Fallen Order receives an 8 out of 10, I would definitely recommend it.
