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

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 plays the role of a junker turned padawan (played here by ShamelessCameron Monaghan, star) who managed 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. 

It features light-saber combat as well as a range 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 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. 

Marcus Stewart and Jill Grodt join Wesley LeBlanc today on Twitch at a special time of Central, 12:30 p.m. as we journey through the entirety of Cal Kestis’ adventure. There will be plenty of laughters, losses, and general geeking about Star Wars. You are welcome to chat with us. 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. We’d love to see you chat!