March 2021

Jedi Fallen Order 2019 Review: A Broken Force Experience?   INTRODUCTION: A Profoundly Confusing Experience Welcome to our Jedi Fallen Order 2019 Review. When I first finished this game, I felt profoundly confused. On paper, I should have loved every minute. It combines the parkour of Uncharted with the darkest days of Star Wars lore. However, the final product often feels like it doesn’t belong in the Star Wars universe at all. While EA received praise for releasing a single-player story, they delivered it in a sloppy, janky fashion. From game-breaking bugs to muddy textures, the technical state of this release was frankly unacceptable for a major studio like Respawn. STORY: Unsympathetic Characters and Bland Villains In this Jedi Fallen Order 2019 Review, we have to address the narrative. The protagonist, Cal Kestis, is a whiny character who consistently got on my nerves. Unfortunately, the rest of the crew feels equally bland and unendearing. I grew up loving this universe, yet I found myself trying to skip every cutscene. The villains were unengaging. Furthermore, the side characters—like Cal’s master—became increasingly annoying. The only bright spot was Sister Merrin, who felt like a genuine part of the world. For most of the journey, I simply didn’t care what happened to the crew of the Stinger Mantis. GAMEPLAY: When Lightsabers Feel Like Piñata Sticks A major part of any Jedi Fallen Order 2019 Review is the combat. Jedi should be powerful warriors. Yet, in this game, you never feel truly capable. The combat lacks the satisfaction of The Force Unleashed because of the lack of dismemberment. Hitting enemies feels like striking piñatas with a glowing stick. Additionally, the checkpoint system breaks immersion. Refilling your health respawns every enemy, which feels overly “arcady.” The game also masquerades as an open-world experience. However, the “clear-as-mud” holomap and lack of guidance lead to frustrating dead ends and wasted time. VERDICT: The Final Jedi Fallen Order 2019 Review Overall, I feel like I played a different game than everyone else. I wanted to fall in love with this title, but the technical glitches and lazy design choices held it back. If you want an authentic Star Wars experience, you might be better off sticking with Battlefront 2. Graphics: 5/10 (Due to bugs) Story: 4/10 Verdict: A disappointing “Respawn.” Check out our other 2019 reviews: Review – Polar (Movie) (2019) Review – Shazam! (Movie) (2019) Want to risk it yourself? Buy Jedi: Fallen Order on Amazon.