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 is a Padawan who becomes a Junkie (played 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 lightsaber combat mixed with 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. As the planets progress, players can unlock abilities that allow them to go back to previously unknown areas. 

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. 

Join Marcus Stewart, Daniel Tack, and John Carson 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. You are welcome to chat with us. Just as a reminder, subscribing to Game InformerTwitch offers access to the official Twitch channelGame InformerYou can chat with the community and editors in Discord. We’d love to see you chat!