Super Replay | Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Episode XII

A not-so-long time ago in the same galaxy we all reside in, Respawn Entertainment deviated from its first-person shooter roots to create Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. This third-person action game was the studio’s first stab at tackling the coveted Star Wars license, crafting an original adventure set five years after Revenge of the Sith. Cal Kestis is a Padawan who becomes a Junkie (played by ShamelessCameron Monaghan (star) was able to evade Order 66’s Jedi Purge. After he’s outed by the Sith, he embarks on a quest to recover an artifact capable of locating force-sensitive children while also avoiding capture by the Inquisitors, who are elite Jedi hunters. 

This game features lightsaber combat mixed with a variety of Force abilities. Borrowing inspiration from FromSoftware’s Soul series, encounters are challenging, requiring a strategic blend of blocks and parries to outduel opponents. The various planets follow a Metroid-inspired path, with players unlocking the ability to return to previously unaccessible locations. 

Fallen Order released on November 15, 2019. It was both a financial and critical success. It also served as a saving grace for single-player fans, providing proof to an increasingly multiplayer-focused EA that linear story-driven experiences can still make the big bucks. With a sequel reportedly in the works, we’re revisiting this gem of the Star Wars video game pantheon. 

Join Marcus Stewart, Andrew Reiner, and, making his Replay debut, GI web designer/programmer Jon Woodey on Twitch today at 2 p.m. Central as we journey through the entirety of Cal Kestis’ adventure. There will be plenty of laughters, losses, and general geeking about Star Wars. Chat with us is a great way to get to know each other. Just as a reminder, subscribing to Game InformerTwitch Rewards access to officialGame InformerOur Discord channel allows you to interact with both the editors and our wonderful community. Chat with us!