Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Review

EA has an awful lot riding on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The publisher hasn’t exactly had a good time producing Star Wars games. Ever since acquiring the license from Disney in 2013, EA has failed to do anything particularly great with it. In fact, the few games that EA has released have faced a mixed reception (Battlefront and Battlefront II). The company has also canceled several high-profile Star Wars games from studios such as Visceral Games. Disney is not known for its patience. So, if EA wants to keep making Star Wars games, Jedi: Fallen Order has to impress. And impress, it does.

Story

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order puts players into the shoes of Cal Kestis. The former Padawan apprentice was forced into hiding following the implementation of Order 66. With the Empire hunting down all remaining Jedi, Cal has had to live off the map. Eventually, he outs himself as a Force user when he saves a friend using his powers.

Although the character sounds like a classic trope, he allows for an interesting narrative. The story soon progresses into familiar territory after the introduction. You help set up a rebellion group to fight against the Empire and team up with other misfits. Although you know how the story ends, as with the film Rogue One, the journey still feels worthwhile. A variety of compelling characters, new locations, and twists in the plot ensure the story is great throughout.