Fantastic game. Thoroughly entertaining, enjoyable and fun. It has a good storyline, and does not require you to know anything about Star Wars. My only criticism would be that it’s not long enough.
Fantastic game with a great story plenty of hours can be lost to this but sadly the fun ends eventually and what’s left isn’t substantial enough to warrant the rest of your life searching for a poncho still good while it lasts
Excellent fun and if you are a Star Wars fan you will love it. Great cast and the best lightsaber combat I’ve played before. Once you have all the force powers you feel unstoppable.
Great game and the delivery came as scheduled. A slow starter but really comes into its own as the story progresses. Great for fans of the Star Wars Universe and for those just looking for a semi-difficult action RPG.
The game was very interactive with the player and kept parts of the story back until needed. The exploration in the game is ine of the best features and the combat flows and feels really smooth
Very happy with game, amazing graphics and story.
Delivery was good, came on the day which brilliant, only downside was it came late afternoon which I wasn’t massively impressed as waste of the day staying in waiting.
Still.. 5 Stars!
This game first of all feels and sounds like star wars which is important to any game to help immerse yourself in the environment. There is lots of Easter eggs and lore references especially to the clone wars. This will help your drive to explore these locations which take form in various planets, some familiar and some not. History of the jedi is also a big factor, exploring this ancient order is one of the games biggest draws.
The game also plays rather well in combat with your character slowly evolving as you progress through the game learning new abilities that will gain you access to previous areas. learning new force and lightsaber abilities is fantastic, taking down enemies in a variety and creative ways. I must purchase if you liked and familiar with God of War the new gold standard in combat. puzzles and climbing also a big factor.
Length of the game is good for a linier single player game taking into account the extra exploration avenues. the presentation is very good and links well with the sound.
To summarise a must buy for any star wars fan or anybody that is keen on story driven single player games with excellent combat. The game could benefit from a more open level design however is a great start and choice method for the story could also be implemented to make this story your own.
Great gameplay and an interesting storyline. Fun worlds to explore with opportunities to come back and delve deeper. Train up your skills with so much variability on fighting styles.
Brilliant single player Star Wars game, dark souls style, difficult but rewarding. Thoroughly enjoying my current play through. Great story and once you, master the skills using the force and lightsabers in tandem is brilliant.
This is the game for any Star Wars fan and after the while the only one that I really enjoyed. Beautiful graphics and places to visit and discover/explore alongside with fantastic music and sound effects.
I bought this game for my husband for Christmas and he was over the moon, the game its self he said you find yourself going round in circles and very frustrating, but he finished it , and wants another game for his birthday which is January lol.
We’ve not had a decent Star Wars game in quite some time. Battlefront was pretty decent, bf 2, mmmm, not so much.
Without a doubt this is the greatest Star Wars game on current gen.
Whilst the games combat system is fun, wielding a lightsaber is awesome, I’m just losing Interest very quickly. You come across a bunch of guards, the action begins. Then it slowwwwws right down. By tedious puzzles and boring exploration.
Then it picks up again. There’s just nothing that has caught my attention, it’s not wowed me. As let’s say, god of war did.
But when it gets going, it gets going.
But I find it being let down by everything else.
Still… definitely worth a go.
This game had me raging for the first quarter of the story where you’d so easily fall off the edge and some BS happens to you. But as soon as you level up it becomes to fluid and satisfying, especially after some patches to the game.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my adult son and he said it is absolutely amazing and now he’s seen the latest Star Wars film “The rise of Skywalker” he loves it even more :)))))) !!!!!
This is a brilliant game! I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Star Wars or open world games. It doesn’t follow any of the films so prior knowledge isn’t needed. Gameplay is fantastic and smooth throughout with many twists and turns!
Pro’s.
Interesting Characters
Intriguing Storyline.
Atmospheric Music Score.
BD Is Awesome.
Con’s:
Combat Needs Improving
Jumping Mechanics Are Awful.
That Ruddy Daft Force Metre.
Synopsis.
A former Padawan named Cal is on the run from the Empire, you must complete your training before Imperial Inquisitors discover your plan to revive the Jedi Order. Aided by a former Jedi Knight, a cantankerous pilot & a fearless droid, you must escape the evil machinations of the Empire.
Timelord Review.
Fallen Jedi Order despite a few technical issues finally delivers a solidly enjoyable story driven game that features great characters, plenty of drama, mystery & emotion enhanced by a superb music score which gave me goosebumps during several scenes throughout the game.
The game takes around 20 hours to complete & features plenty of side quests along with the main campaign, there are around 6 planets to explore each with there own weather environments, monsters & characters to interact with.
There’s plenty to upgrade along the way from Cals upgraded light saber abilities to increased force powers, also there are ponchos to collect & various parts or skins to upgrade for your light saber, BD & your ship, the characters are well written & each have there own back story which makes the story progressively intriguing as you learn more about them.
However there are a few issues i had with this game, the jumping/climbing mechanics are shocking & i found myself dying more from a miss-timed jump than a actual light saber battle, several times i jumped & missed my mark or veered off the ice falling to my death while climbing i sometimes just fell for no apparent reason & I’m surprised this issue hasn’t been patched as its quite a frustrating experience.
My other gripe is the Sekiro combat style timed button presses which doesn’t work for this type of game as no matter how much you upgrade Cal’s abilities i always felt on the backfoot defending against enemies especially in the later boss battles when i should be on the frontfoot attacking, taking out stormtrropers is also slow & sluggish made more annoying by a Force Metre which quickly depletes, when you upgrade you should be able to use that manoeuvre as much as you like not be hampered by a ruddy force metre this feels dated & the gameplay would’ve benefited from a Shadow Of War style combat.
Fallen Jedi Order adds a great storyline to the Star Wars universe that embodies the qualities of George Lucas true vision & while it has a few issues that occasionally frustrate it doesn’t ruin this from being a unplayable experience, hopefully if Respawn/EA do a sequel these issues will be fixed because finally we have a Star Wars game that i can highly recommend playing.
Brilliant game, thoroughly enjoyed playing this. Beautifully rendered worlds and requires a combination of skills to complete the game, not just a button cashback and slash. The story line was well thought out and has a couple of truly glorious moments. Very playable.
I was hesitant buying this because of EA’s track record so far with Star Wars but studio Respawn Entertainment have a winner here. A great story, characters, graphics and gameplay akin to Dark Souls with the exploration and scale of the Uncharted series or the latest God of War. A must play for any Star Wars fan.
“Your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them”. Well actually you can trust them on this one…. amazing graphics, great soundtrack and addictive gameplay. Best Star Wars game ever made, only let down by lots of unnecessary backtracking and a few tricky jumps but great fun all the way. Trust in your feelings but don’t try playing it with your eyes closed!
Purchased this as a Christmas present for my son who says this is one of the best games he has played for quite some time. Having seen this myself the graphics do seem fantastic and game play looks brilliant.
Honestly, I have been waiting for a good star wars game for too many years to count now. And this hits the spot. What a game. Graphics, gameplay, story, absolutely top notch. I played through it twice. Got the platinum trophy on my psn account and then did the same on my girlfriend’s account. I have never done something so ridiculous. That is how much I enjoyed everything about this phenomenal game.
I’ve been a gamer for over 20years, this game belongs alongside epic games such as uncharted and god of war. Combat is fluid, design is brilliant and the story is well written.
I do hope there’s a dlc so I can continue enjoying this game for years to come
Bought the PS4 just for this game and I’m glad I did. It’s loads of fun, with tons of great lightsaber duels with all kinds of monsters, Stormtroopers, Sith and more. If you’re a Star Wars fan you’ll love this game
Visually stunning you can tell that the developers spent a lot of time on the art work and getting the feel of an ancient lost civilisation. The voice actors do a fantastic job bringing emotion to video game characters. The controls are good and the puzzles challenging without being extremely difficult..
The game itself was quite short and the writing felt hollow sometimes, like the reason the characters are there isnt fleshed out. Also the AI needs a lot of work as stormtroopers say and do stupid things. If this game was brought out on ps3 it would be a classic by now but the lack of replay ability leaves it lacking in areas where you want more ! I will be getting another in the series if they make one
My daughter’s birthday pressie, she’s a massive star wars fan so knew this would be a hit. She has loved playing this game and will continue to even after main story game completed. As preordered got a code so she was able to customise her light sabre.
My brother said he had a choice to buy Pokemon game or Jedi for himself. He went with Pokemon because it was less expensive, and hoped that someone would get it for him this Christmas. And someone did! So he was very thankful.
Following the deeply disappointing Star Wars Battlefront games Jedi Fallen Order is the first Star Wars game on the PS4 that is actually half decent. The graphics and voice acting do a lot to capture the mood and tone of an original Star Wars story. However, apart from some cosmetic choices, such as picking which poncho you wear, the story is very linear and there are few meaningful player decisions.
In its gameplay Fallen Order most closely resembles the recent Tomb Raider releases with big open world maps to explore, but which funnel you down a particular route. As you unlock new abilities and equipment new routes will become available, allowing you to revisit previously explored locations.
Comparisons to Dark Souls can be found, especially in a mechanic which allows you to rest and recover health but at the cost of your enemies respawning. The difficulty is also similar to Dark Souls with only the easiest difficulty level allowing you to play through without your stress levels going through the roof.
The story centres around a young jedi in the time before Episode IV of the movies, being hunted by the Empire and trying to restore the jedi order. It’s an entirely unoriginal plot and one with few surprises. The voice acting on the whole is very good, with some entertaining supporting characters and a bland but sympathetic lead.
Gameplay mainly centres around you exploring areas much like a jedi Lara Croft. There are a lot of physical puzzles involving a lot of jumping and climbing. In combat you do get to use a lightsaber which looks and sounds great, but there are not too many combat moves making much of the action repetitive.
The weakest part of the game is the lack of options to alter the story or engage meaningfully with the world. While I appreciate this is not a roleplaying game it would have been nice to have some populated worlds to visit and more dialogue options when interacting with others. As you progress the story feels more like you are following a predetermined plot than forging your own path.
Overall this is a much better Star Wars game than Battlefront, but it is not a classic by any means. After only a short time I found myself thinking in of terms of “where am I supposed to go next” rather than doing what I wanted to do. Its enjoyable to play a game set in in the Star Wars universe once again but I don’t think I will be playing it through more than once.
This is an entertaining Star Wars game and one of the best ones that has been released. Its not quite up to the standard of KOTOR, X-wing vs Tie fighter, or Jedi Academy but it has kept me entertained. The combat is fairly difficult on the most difficult setting, and easy on the first two settings so should cater to most player levels. The force progression is good, it fits within the games overall progression nicely.
The force itself does not feel massively overpowered which could disappoint people, but this does keep the game suitably difficult and can result in you loosing to low level enemies by mistake. While it also allows you to complete dominate single targets and groups when used correctly, which feels more satisfying when you know it could have all gone wrong.
Thank you for this game and to those that shipped it out. The game is slightly fluid in game play, but I don’t think I’ll hang onto the game nonetheless. Thank you anyway.
I’ve given it 5 stars. But if you want to actually be able to have a conversation with your partner then this game is not for you! If you’re not too bothered, then it’s perfect.
I saw all the 1 star reviews and felt compelled to leave my own. Honestly I think these people dont know what they are talking about.
They moan about awkward controls but I think it is more that they are just bad at the game. The controls are reminiscent of dark souls and so is the combat – if you put it on jedi master difficulty it is a challenge otherwise you can just run through and enjoy the story.
Graphically this game is beautiful I play it on PS4 Pro and am honestly convinced it is the most detailed game in terms of graphics I have ever played, i was literally shocked by how good it looked, and I’m pretty hard to please when it comes to aesthetics .
If you like the way you traverse the story in Ratchet and Clank with the exploration and travel of worlds, unlocking new parts of planets to explore with your expanding abilities, then you’ll like this.
If you like the way that uncharted plays for its movement, climbing and dramatic acrobatic sequences, you like this.
If you want to play dark souls with a jedi – get this and smack it on jedi master or above.
The only thing I thought after spending maybe 12-15 hours completing the story mode was … whens the next one coming out or can I get my hands on more DLC.
The only compliant I have is that occasionally my frame rate would drop for a second because of the amounts of rich detail within the game – I turned off enhancements and played fined
like playing tomb raider on crack whilst comsuming large amounts of acid at a glowstick rave… this game is a 10/10 easy.. dispite the EA badge respawn is a very hardd working and ambitious developer subsidery of EA and they’ve really saved the EA star wars license with this game the marketing was terrible! the reveal at EA play last year was even worse but the actual product and end result was way better then anyone could of predicted if you like darksouls, god of war, uncharted and even bits of mass effect peppered in then yourl love this game… be warned though unless you are a veteran of this genre of game the combat is very unforgiving and you will be having a very hard time getting past even the first level defiantly not suitable for the fortnite kids or total war statededgy gamers.. you will need years of heightened reflexes and 100% platinums to be competent at combat in this game so stick to the story mode if your a weeb or go full grandmaster.. no inbetween 😛 this is the “triple A” star wars experience you have been waiting for since knights of the old republic 🙂
Amazing game felt sad when finished the story, a few changes could have made it a game of the year serious contender but overall I loved it hopefully will be a second one if you’re a starwars fan you should love it If not I find your lack of faith disturbing!
Star wars fallen order what can i use best to review this single player star Adventure? Frustration , Fun , nostalgia of past star wars games of the early 2000s Jedi knight jedi knight academy.This game really brings a smile to my face every time i play it because it does not hold your hand .
Cons.The game play i enjoyed the light saber combat and it is the best combat in a star wars game since jedi knight games of the early 2000s.The levels layouts of the planets is both frustating and rewarding at the same time,this game takes a little patient to get into at first but when you get the climbing mastered you will begin to enjoy exploring the various planets.
The graphics are nice and detailed on the PS4 various charactors are well voice acted.One other point i want to mention is that i feel that this game would be enjoyed even more on a Mid to high PC the reason being is that the is a lot of buttons and the console controler can sometime in my opinion be a little tedious to use all of the force powers that you gain as the game progesses, force pull, push, slow ,light saber throw and blocking climbing and so on there are so many buttons and in the heat of battle you can sometimes press the wrong button ,i would feel more comfortable playing this game with a controller and a mouse.
Star wars fallen is a game that i have been waiting for for years,it is challenging fun and rewarding if you just stick to playing and Think ,it forces you to use your brain . 4 out 5 buy this game if you love star wars .
Absolutely loved it. Felt like I was playing tomb raider all over again. Such good vibes playing this game, really fun and adventurous. RPG but with a main straight forward kinda mission, not much open world but this isn’t that kind of game. And that’s okay. Its perfect for what it is.
I’ve played quite a few hours over this weekend and I have really enjoyed it so far. For me it’s very Tomb Raider/Unchartedy, but it works.
I see people complaining about the controls which are fiddly at first, but i was able to get the hang of them after a couple of hours play.
Characters and voice acting are great and the graphics are good, except for a bug or two which affected the textures.
Good story so far, I think I’m nearing the end but it could be longer if I’m honest.
There have been some minor glitches but I expect that these days from a new release.
Every preview of this game I saw on YouTube hit the mark:
– Puzzle platformer with a lightsaber
– Metroidvania style unlock and revisit to key areas
– methodical combat
– tempered force powers when comparing to the force unleashed
Good graphics and story so far (only 4hrs in). More than anything it feels like a Star Wars game and feels like a Star Wars story.
I like the fact I’m not over powered like in the force unleashed where you could basically force lightning anything into submission. You need to block, time attacks and consider how you balance the melee enemies with those at range – blasters and rockets for example providing different challenges.
Re controls which I have seen commented on – if you don’t like the config change them! I’ve flipped block to L2 as I find it more comfortable and it’s one of the most used buttons.
Great so far and my favourite Star Wars game since Knights of the Old Republic.
Update:14/12/19
Finished the main story last week – excellent.
I found the late game fast progression a little disappointing as the enemies don’t get more difficult/increase in number.
For me the endgame lacks punch – becomes a map revisit to find secrets and open chests you could access without certain powers. I would like to have seen more enemies / more challenges given you are likely to be fully powered up (I had only one power to unlock when I completed the main story)
Overall great and still best since Knights of the Old Republic. Would be great to see expansion/sequel!
Gutted never got the preorder bonus, but other than that a great game. Plays a lot like dark souls and uncharted. Graphics are okay, a lot of frame rate issues atm
From what I’ve played so far, it is an obvious mix of uncharted and dark souls gameplay, that’s a good thing, without the severe difficulty. It looks and sounds great. I’m very impressed so far. After a glut of bad star wars films and games this is refreshing.
Amazing game. Absolutely love this game, it has everything you need for a Star Wars fan. Waited a long time for this game and it hasn’t disappointed. Highly recommended.
The best Star Wars game in years . Game has no micro transactions , no always online crap and is a great full single player story driven game . Has the quality level of God of war , Spider-Man and red dead redemption 2 from last year . Support this product and show EA we want games like this . The developers who made this also made titanfall 1-2 and apex legends . Talented studio .
Update: Played another couple of hours and have come to the conclusion that this is another game I will not see the end of simply due to boredom. There are some great set-pieces (ATAT cockpit etc.) but the story is becoming tedious and game formula is getting a bit too repetitive for my liking. EA could have/should have been a little more ambitious here considering how badly they have handled the rights to star wars so far. the further I get in the game the more copy and pasted from other (better) games it feels and I’m losing the will to carry on. I would wait for a price drop before purchasing. We desperately need a modernised version of KOTR or similar but with EA at the helm – no chance.
Uncharted star wars edition is the best way I can sum up the first five hours or so of fallen order I’ve played so far.
No spoilers ahead, just my first impressions.
If you were hoping for a jedi RPG open world experience then you may be disappointed. This is a linear, story driven game with fun and satisfying lightsaber combat, a simple but rewarding upgrade system with some great puzzle solving thrown in.
The story so far is engaging enough to keep me interested. The character models, facial animations and voice acting are spot on and graphics are superb on PC at ultra 1440p.
In my first few hours with the game I’ve visited two planets. The first swamp planet kicks off the story and introduces you to the type of game you are playing. You land on a planet, you have an objective and you can stray off the path slightly to pick up cosmetic skins for your character, lightsaber, ship and droid friend along with skill points, force and health upgrades plus ‘force echoes’ that allow you to learn about the planet your on.
A couple of paths have led to mini boss fights and puzzles and the game seems to want you to return to these planets later as a few paths will be unaccessible without learning the correct skill like force push for example which you don’t learn until you reach the second planet.
The next planet has you visiting an ice tomb which turned out to be one giant puzzle involving large balls and lots of force push with quite a bit of back tracking. The formula is simple and has been done before (some might say done better) but so far I’m having fun and if you like this type of game and are a star wars fan I think you would enjoy it.
Never jizzed over a game before… until I played this… that’s my ted talk
This game is what a Star Wars game should be, interesting story, solid gameplay and runs well.
Fantastic game. Thoroughly entertaining, enjoyable and fun. It has a good storyline, and does not require you to know anything about Star Wars. My only criticism would be that it’s not long enough.
Great story and gameplay let down a little by some bugs.
The game is ok. Nice mix of star wars and assassins creed but not breaking new ground
Fantastic game with a great story plenty of hours can be lost to this but sadly the fun ends eventually and what’s left isn’t substantial enough to warrant the rest of your life searching for a poncho still good while it lasts
Got for my son. He was very happy with it.
Good game just needs to be able to save anytime rather than only at points and maybe if you die jumping off you can infinite retu
Excellent fun and if you are a Star Wars fan you will love it. Great cast and the best lightsaber combat I’ve played before. Once you have all the force powers you feel unstoppable.
Good game, plays like Titan Fall 2 (same developers). Decent story line steering clear of main cas
Great game and the delivery came as scheduled. A slow starter but really comes into its own as the story progresses. Great for fans of the Star Wars Universe and for those just looking for a semi-difficult action RPG.
Great game but far too short. Completed it in a week
Didn’t seem finished. Could have been tweaked resulting in a better overall experience.
Good game. Got it for cheeped on amazon than in game and cex, and delivery was quick. So very happy
Fantastic game that has restored my faith in good Star Wars media. A joy to play, every time I finish it I instantly want to experience it again.
Just what I hoped it would be in a story based gameplay
Bought as a Christmas present for family member. Appeared to be happy with this game.
Very good game, we’ll put together story is really cool for star wars fans.
PS4 version can be a bit glitchy
Ignore the glitches and the dull main character,this is the 3rd person action game that every star wars has been waiting for.
Amazing game, challenging but good fun and it is definitely worth the purchase.
The game was very interactive with the player and kept parts of the story back until needed. The exploration in the game is ine of the best features and the combat flows and feels really smooth
Great game Vere’s eyes are creepy only downside is it’s very sho
Love this game shipping was great package came on time would recommend buying from here
Good, enjoyable game with quite a bit to do. A little unpolished for a AAA title, though.
Amazing game, lags a real homage to Star Wars and wish their was more content to keep playing!
Very happy with game, amazing graphics and story.
Delivery was good, came on the day which brilliant, only downside was it came late afternoon which I wasn’t massively impressed as waste of the day staying in waiting.
Still.. 5 Stars!
Great game with a great story. Best Star Wars game from EA so far with no micro transactions. Highly recommended.
This game first of all feels and sounds like star wars which is important to any game to help immerse yourself in the environment. There is lots of Easter eggs and lore references especially to the clone wars. This will help your drive to explore these locations which take form in various planets, some familiar and some not. History of the jedi is also a big factor, exploring this ancient order is one of the games biggest draws.
The game also plays rather well in combat with your character slowly evolving as you progress through the game learning new abilities that will gain you access to previous areas. learning new force and lightsaber abilities is fantastic, taking down enemies in a variety and creative ways. I must purchase if you liked and familiar with God of War the new gold standard in combat. puzzles and climbing also a big factor.
Length of the game is good for a linier single player game taking into account the extra exploration avenues. the presentation is very good and links well with the sound.
To summarise a must buy for any star wars fan or anybody that is keen on story driven single player games with excellent combat. The game could benefit from a more open level design however is a great start and choice method for the story could also be implemented to make this story your own.
I enjoy the Jedi training trials in the game I also enjoy the dual against darth Vader and the Jedi I play in the game
Great gameplay and an interesting storyline. Fun worlds to explore with opportunities to come back and delve deeper. Train up your skills with so much variability on fighting styles.
Brilliant single player Star Wars game, dark souls style, difficult but rewarding. Thoroughly enjoying my current play through. Great story and once you, master the skills using the force and lightsabers in tandem is brilliant.
Never been into star wars but this game was fun as he’ll. The biggest disappointment was the lack of character customisatio
Maybe a little short, but overall a fantastic game loved every second of i
This is the game for any Star Wars fan and after the while the only one that I really enjoyed. Beautiful graphics and places to visit and discover/explore alongside with fantastic music and sound effects.
Eldest child loved this game and it’s been fun watching him play it too!
Bought this as a Christmas present for my grandson. He enjoys it very much. Recommended
I bought this game for my husband for Christmas and he was over the moon, the game its self he said you find yourself going round in circles and very frustrating, but he finished it , and wants another game for his birthday which is January lol.
We’ve not had a decent Star Wars game in quite some time. Battlefront was pretty decent, bf 2, mmmm, not so much.
Without a doubt this is the greatest Star Wars game on current gen.
Whilst the games combat system is fun, wielding a lightsaber is awesome, I’m just losing Interest very quickly. You come across a bunch of guards, the action begins. Then it slowwwwws right down. By tedious puzzles and boring exploration.
Then it picks up again. There’s just nothing that has caught my attention, it’s not wowed me. As let’s say, god of war did.
But when it gets going, it gets going.
But I find it being let down by everything else.
Still… definitely worth a go.
Star Wars RPG with a Mixture of tomb Raider, God of War! I hope there is a second one soon!!!
This game had me raging for the first quarter of the story where you’d so easily fall off the edge and some BS happens to you. But as soon as you level up it becomes to fluid and satisfying, especially after some patches to the game.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my adult son and he said it is absolutely amazing and now he’s seen the latest Star Wars film “The rise of Skywalker” he loves it even more :)))))) !!!!!
This is a brilliant game! I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Star Wars or open world games. It doesn’t follow any of the films so prior knowledge isn’t needed. Gameplay is fantastic and smooth throughout with many twists and turns!
PS4 Review.
Pro’s.
Interesting Characters
Intriguing Storyline.
Atmospheric Music Score.
BD Is Awesome.
Con’s:
Combat Needs Improving
Jumping Mechanics Are Awful.
That Ruddy Daft Force Metre.
Synopsis.
A former Padawan named Cal is on the run from the Empire, you must complete your training before Imperial Inquisitors discover your plan to revive the Jedi Order. Aided by a former Jedi Knight, a cantankerous pilot & a fearless droid, you must escape the evil machinations of the Empire.
Timelord Review.
Fallen Jedi Order despite a few technical issues finally delivers a solidly enjoyable story driven game that features great characters, plenty of drama, mystery & emotion enhanced by a superb music score which gave me goosebumps during several scenes throughout the game.
The game takes around 20 hours to complete & features plenty of side quests along with the main campaign, there are around 6 planets to explore each with there own weather environments, monsters & characters to interact with.
There’s plenty to upgrade along the way from Cals upgraded light saber abilities to increased force powers, also there are ponchos to collect & various parts or skins to upgrade for your light saber, BD & your ship, the characters are well written & each have there own back story which makes the story progressively intriguing as you learn more about them.
However there are a few issues i had with this game, the jumping/climbing mechanics are shocking & i found myself dying more from a miss-timed jump than a actual light saber battle, several times i jumped & missed my mark or veered off the ice falling to my death while climbing i sometimes just fell for no apparent reason & I’m surprised this issue hasn’t been patched as its quite a frustrating experience.
My other gripe is the Sekiro combat style timed button presses which doesn’t work for this type of game as no matter how much you upgrade Cal’s abilities i always felt on the backfoot defending against enemies especially in the later boss battles when i should be on the frontfoot attacking, taking out stormtrropers is also slow & sluggish made more annoying by a Force Metre which quickly depletes, when you upgrade you should be able to use that manoeuvre as much as you like not be hampered by a ruddy force metre this feels dated & the gameplay would’ve benefited from a Shadow Of War style combat.
Fallen Jedi Order adds a great storyline to the Star Wars universe that embodies the qualities of George Lucas true vision & while it has a few issues that occasionally frustrate it doesn’t ruin this from being a unplayable experience, hopefully if Respawn/EA do a sequel these issues will be fixed because finally we have a Star Wars game that i can highly recommend playing.
Packed with lots of items to find backed by good game play and a great story and character. If you like hack and slash games I would high recommend
Dark souls in space. Nostalgic if you love the star wars franchise
a breath of fresh air visually stunning with the game play to go with it
normal levels mind puzzling levels with loads of tasks
great game
Brilliant game, thoroughly enjoyed playing this. Beautifully rendered worlds and requires a combination of skills to complete the game, not just a button cashback and slash. The story line was well thought out and has a couple of truly glorious moments. Very playable.
I was hesitant buying this because of EA’s track record so far with Star Wars but studio Respawn Entertainment have a winner here. A great story, characters, graphics and gameplay akin to Dark Souls with the exploration and scale of the Uncharted series or the latest God of War. A must play for any Star Wars fan.
it as bought for my neighbour he was very pleased with it quick delivery aswel.
“Your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them”. Well actually you can trust them on this one…. amazing graphics, great soundtrack and addictive gameplay. Best Star Wars game ever made, only let down by lots of unnecessary backtracking and a few tricky jumps but great fun all the way. Trust in your feelings but don’t try playing it with your eyes closed!
Very fun game, looks amazing! Only down side is it can at times get repetitive, but overall it’s a great game to play and I’ve only just begun.
My son really enjoys this game. At last, he’s found something he prefers to Fortnite!
Didn’t expect this game to be as difficult as it is. I’ve not completed it yet but I’m having a great time playing it. It looks great and plays well
Purchased this as a Christmas present for my son who says this is one of the best games he has played for quite some time. Having seen this myself the graphics do seem fantastic and game play looks brilliant.
Honestly, I have been waiting for a good star wars game for too many years to count now. And this hits the spot. What a game. Graphics, gameplay, story, absolutely top notch. I played through it twice. Got the platinum trophy on my psn account and then did the same on my girlfriend’s account. I have never done something so ridiculous. That is how much I enjoyed everything about this phenomenal game.
Awesome games if there’s a guide book I would def recommend it to locate all the boxes and secrets to find
Very good game with a lot of blocking involved to unlock the secrets of the jedi
my Mummy said that it was called soup wars but it’s Star Wars instead mummy said we’ve been coned but apart from that it is a good game
Brilliant game and even better if you a star wars fan been waiting ages for a good star wars game to come out been nothing but impressed with the game
Overall good and engaging story with most maps difficult to navigate or return to secret/bonus areas once all the powers are unlocked
We bought for our son for Christmas , he loved it fantastic game he was really pleased
I’ve been a gamer for over 20years, this game belongs alongside epic games such as uncharted and god of war. Combat is fluid, design is brilliant and the story is well written.
I do hope there’s a dlc so I can continue enjoying this game for years to come
FANTASTIC GAME GET THIS NOW WORTH EVERY PENNY AND ITS THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY IT !
Awesome game, great combat, story and graphics. Only con is lag spikes but still a great game
Kids are loving it.cheapest i hve found so far on internet. Came right on time wasnt expecting it that early.
Bought the PS4 just for this game and I’m glad I did. It’s loads of fun, with tons of great lightsaber duels with all kinds of monsters, Stormtroopers, Sith and more. If you’re a Star Wars fan you’ll love this game
I’am a star wars fan I really enjoyed the game.
Any star wars fan would love to play.
A great game with amazing graphics. So much to do and a great challenge.
Visually stunning you can tell that the developers spent a lot of time on the art work and getting the feel of an ancient lost civilisation. The voice actors do a fantastic job bringing emotion to video game characters. The controls are good and the puzzles challenging without being extremely difficult..
The game itself was quite short and the writing felt hollow sometimes, like the reason the characters are there isnt fleshed out. Also the AI needs a lot of work as stormtroopers say and do stupid things. If this game was brought out on ps3 it would be a classic by now but the lack of replay ability leaves it lacking in areas where you want more ! I will be getting another in the series if they make one
Son is very happy but you can purchase elsewhere for less
My daughter’s birthday pressie, she’s a massive star wars fan so knew this would be a hit. She has loved playing this game and will continue to even after main story game completed. As preordered got a code so she was able to customise her light sabre.
Good game
A present for my partner. I don’t play games but very impressed with the graphics. Kept partner amused Christmas day
My brother said he had a choice to buy Pokemon game or Jedi for himself. He went with Pokemon because it was less expensive, and hoped that someone would get it for him this Christmas. And someone did! So he was very thankful.
Good game, brought for my 7 year old son who has had many hours of fun playi today. Also my partner at 30 years old loves it, so winner all round
Amazing game, only half way through but really enjoying the game graphics and story line
Following the deeply disappointing Star Wars Battlefront games Jedi Fallen Order is the first Star Wars game on the PS4 that is actually half decent. The graphics and voice acting do a lot to capture the mood and tone of an original Star Wars story. However, apart from some cosmetic choices, such as picking which poncho you wear, the story is very linear and there are few meaningful player decisions.
In its gameplay Fallen Order most closely resembles the recent Tomb Raider releases with big open world maps to explore, but which funnel you down a particular route. As you unlock new abilities and equipment new routes will become available, allowing you to revisit previously explored locations.
Comparisons to Dark Souls can be found, especially in a mechanic which allows you to rest and recover health but at the cost of your enemies respawning. The difficulty is also similar to Dark Souls with only the easiest difficulty level allowing you to play through without your stress levels going through the roof.
The story centres around a young jedi in the time before Episode IV of the movies, being hunted by the Empire and trying to restore the jedi order. It’s an entirely unoriginal plot and one with few surprises. The voice acting on the whole is very good, with some entertaining supporting characters and a bland but sympathetic lead.
Gameplay mainly centres around you exploring areas much like a jedi Lara Croft. There are a lot of physical puzzles involving a lot of jumping and climbing. In combat you do get to use a lightsaber which looks and sounds great, but there are not too many combat moves making much of the action repetitive.
The weakest part of the game is the lack of options to alter the story or engage meaningfully with the world. While I appreciate this is not a roleplaying game it would have been nice to have some populated worlds to visit and more dialogue options when interacting with others. As you progress the story feels more like you are following a predetermined plot than forging your own path.
Overall this is a much better Star Wars game than Battlefront, but it is not a classic by any means. After only a short time I found myself thinking in of terms of “where am I supposed to go next” rather than doing what I wanted to do. Its enjoyable to play a game set in in the Star Wars universe once again but I don’t think I will be playing it through more than once.
Plenty of play time, a must for action & puzzle solving gamers ” you will not be disappointed.
He loves it. I have no interest in it at all. He is happy, so I consider it a good purchase.
If your a big star wars fan like me you won’t be disappointed with this game the plot and characters roles are very well thought out.
Bought as a Christmas present for my wife but she is so excited by getting this game I have had to lock it away.
This is an entertaining Star Wars game and one of the best ones that has been released. Its not quite up to the standard of KOTOR, X-wing vs Tie fighter, or Jedi Academy but it has kept me entertained. The combat is fairly difficult on the most difficult setting, and easy on the first two settings so should cater to most player levels. The force progression is good, it fits within the games overall progression nicely.
The force itself does not feel massively overpowered which could disappoint people, but this does keep the game suitably difficult and can result in you loosing to low level enemies by mistake. While it also allows you to complete dominate single targets and groups when used correctly, which feels more satisfying when you know it could have all gone wrong.
Thank you for this game and to those that shipped it out. The game is slightly fluid in game play, but I don’t think I’ll hang onto the game nonetheless. Thank you anyway.
I’ve given it 5 stars. But if you want to actually be able to have a conversation with your partner then this game is not for you! If you’re not too bothered, then it’s perfect.
it’s fun but you may experience a load of glitches with out the updates
I saw all the 1 star reviews and felt compelled to leave my own. Honestly I think these people dont know what they are talking about.
They moan about awkward controls but I think it is more that they are just bad at the game. The controls are reminiscent of dark souls and so is the combat – if you put it on jedi master difficulty it is a challenge otherwise you can just run through and enjoy the story.
Graphically this game is beautiful I play it on PS4 Pro and am honestly convinced it is the most detailed game in terms of graphics I have ever played, i was literally shocked by how good it looked, and I’m pretty hard to please when it comes to aesthetics .
If you like the way you traverse the story in Ratchet and Clank with the exploration and travel of worlds, unlocking new parts of planets to explore with your expanding abilities, then you’ll like this.
If you like the way that uncharted plays for its movement, climbing and dramatic acrobatic sequences, you like this.
If you want to play dark souls with a jedi – get this and smack it on jedi master or above.
The only thing I thought after spending maybe 12-15 hours completing the story mode was … whens the next one coming out or can I get my hands on more DLC.
The only compliant I have is that occasionally my frame rate would drop for a second because of the amounts of rich detail within the game – I turned off enhancements and played fined
Cons.The game play i enjoyed the light saber combat and it is the best combat in a star wars game since jedi knight games of the early 2000s.The levels layouts of the planets is both frustating and rewarding at the same time,this game takes a little patient to get into at first but when you get the climbing mastered you will begin to enjoy exploring the various planets.
The graphics are nice and detailed on the PS4 various charactors are well voice acted.One other point i want to mention is that i feel that this game would be enjoyed even more on a Mid to high PC the reason being is that the is a lot of buttons and the console controler can sometime in my opinion be a little tedious to use all of the force powers that you gain as the game progesses, force pull, push, slow ,light saber throw and blocking climbing and so on there are so many buttons and in the heat of battle you can sometimes press the wrong button ,i would feel more comfortable playing this game with a controller and a mouse.
Star wars fallen is a game that i have been waiting for for years,it is challenging fun and rewarding if you just stick to playing and Think ,it forces you to use your brain . 4 out 5 buy this game if you love star wars .
I see people complaining about the controls which are fiddly at first, but i was able to get the hang of them after a couple of hours play.
Characters and voice acting are great and the graphics are good, except for a bug or two which affected the textures.
Good story so far, I think I’m nearing the end but it could be longer if I’m honest.
There have been some minor glitches but I expect that these days from a new release.
– Puzzle platformer with a lightsaber
– Metroidvania style unlock and revisit to key areas
– methodical combat
– tempered force powers when comparing to the force unleashed
Good graphics and story so far (only 4hrs in). More than anything it feels like a Star Wars game and feels like a Star Wars story.
I like the fact I’m not over powered like in the force unleashed where you could basically force lightning anything into submission. You need to block, time attacks and consider how you balance the melee enemies with those at range – blasters and rockets for example providing different challenges.
Re controls which I have seen commented on – if you don’t like the config change them! I’ve flipped block to L2 as I find it more comfortable and it’s one of the most used buttons.
Great so far and my favourite Star Wars game since Knights of the Old Republic.
Update:14/12/19
Finished the main story last week – excellent.
I found the late game fast progression a little disappointing as the enemies don’t get more difficult/increase in number.
For me the endgame lacks punch – becomes a map revisit to find secrets and open chests you could access without certain powers. I would like to have seen more enemies / more challenges given you are likely to be fully powered up (I had only one power to unlock when I completed the main story)
Overall great and still best since Knights of the Old Republic. Would be great to see expansion/sequel!
Really happy… game play is awesome.
Arrived on time and by a friendly polite driver.
for ps4 game give 8 out 10 pretty good game but like all games things can get on nerves but for star wars game it’s best I played on ps4
I am enjoying this game so far. It’s a very nice looking game although there are some frame rate issues on PS4 at the time if writing.
There isn’t a massive variety in enemy types or in the level design but all in all its a fun star wars game.
Think Dark souls fighting although far more forgiving crossed with uncharted/tomb raider platforming set in the star wars universe.
Uncharted star wars edition is the best way I can sum up the first five hours or so of fallen order I’ve played so far.
No spoilers ahead, just my first impressions.
If you were hoping for a jedi RPG open world experience then you may be disappointed. This is a linear, story driven game with fun and satisfying lightsaber combat, a simple but rewarding upgrade system with some great puzzle solving thrown in.
The story so far is engaging enough to keep me interested. The character models, facial animations and voice acting are spot on and graphics are superb on PC at ultra 1440p.
In my first few hours with the game I’ve visited two planets. The first swamp planet kicks off the story and introduces you to the type of game you are playing. You land on a planet, you have an objective and you can stray off the path slightly to pick up cosmetic skins for your character, lightsaber, ship and droid friend along with skill points, force and health upgrades plus ‘force echoes’ that allow you to learn about the planet your on.
A couple of paths have led to mini boss fights and puzzles and the game seems to want you to return to these planets later as a few paths will be unaccessible without learning the correct skill like force push for example which you don’t learn until you reach the second planet.
The next planet has you visiting an ice tomb which turned out to be one giant puzzle involving large balls and lots of force push with quite a bit of back tracking. The formula is simple and has been done before (some might say done better) but so far I’m having fun and if you like this type of game and are a star wars fan I think you would enjoy it.