Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

 PlayStation 4
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4322 Ratings

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  1. SplitMind
    Mar 27, 2021
    6
    I want to give this game a higher rating to support single-player endeavours rather than the trite we got from Battlefront, however there are just too many glaring issues that I couldn't overlook once I'd seen them.

    The graphics allows you the typical performance mode vs resolution. The difference is noticeable, however even in performance mode I had serious framerate dips and chopping.    I want to give this game a higher rating to support single-player endeavours rather than the trite we got from Battlefront, however there are just too many glaring issues that I couldn't overlook once I'd seen them.

    The graphics allows you the typical performance mode vs resolution. The difference is noticeable, however even in performance mode I had serious framerate dips and chopping. This wasn't even during hectic scenes; it happened randomly. When it worked it worked amazingly and I loved seeing 60FPS lightsaber action but this was hindered far too often.

    The story of the game is fairly by the numbers, although I didn't progress far enough to experience it properly. I liked that it went down a more original route rather than imitating movies or rebooting old material. This had the foundation for an amazing game if not for the issues I'll outline below.

    The gameplay is where the game really falters. Fallen Order does not shy away from its inspirations, however this goes a step too far in that it basically copy and pastes mechanics and concepts from games like Dark Souls, Assassins Creed, Uncharted, and Ratchet and Clank. Unfortunately, it doesn't do a very good job of this. The holomap is a confusing mess. The meditation spots not being used for fast travel is a bewildering oversight. The parrying seems temperamental and chaotic. Traversal is fun at first but eventually becomes a chore and the puzzles are very irritating.

    I will give credit for including an option for difficulty levels that helps overcome mundane boss fights, something I think Soulborne games need.

    The problem I have with this game is that it comes across like a handful of developers had some budget left over from the Battlefront games but resources were very limited. If not for the Jedi and lightsaber elements, it would be a very simplistic and dated experience. It could have benefitted from being a smaller experience because there just isn't enough depth and variety to maintain interest for the entire game. Having said that, I am very interested in a sequel should improvements be made.    … Expand
  2. Kixmaster28
    Mar 7, 2020
    8
    This game is Star Wars done right, combat is very well done and the controls run fairly smooth. The story is very well done although it runs a little short and will probably take you around 15-20 hours to get through if you choose to run through it. There is a lot of side stuff you can do such as secret mini bosses and a bunch of collectibles to discover. The game uses a skill tree toThis game is Star Wars done right, combat is very well done and the controls run fairly smooth. The story is very well done although it runs a little short and will probably take you around 15-20 hours to get through if you choose to run through it. There is a lot of side stuff you can do such as secret mini bosses and a bunch of collectibles to discover. The game uses a skill tree to learn new moves and grow your health and force power. However none of the gear you find do anything for you as its only cosmetics. Some of the problems this game does have preventing me from giving it a higher score is that it is rather buggy at times and sometimes has frame rate drops. There is also no fast travel which can make running back to your ship rather tedious when you are on some of the bigger planets. One of my personal favorite features is the use of a 3d mapping system that makes finding secret areas and your way around much easier, even though most people have a problem with the map I found it refreshing. The game also has no mini map so you will be opening your map frequently until you learn each planet and some can be very confusing. The characters are very well done and the voice acting couldn't have been more perfect. If you enjoy Star Wars then do your self a favor and try this game. You wont regret it.… Expand
  3. MeleeM
    May 2, 2021
    4
    Very unintuitive controls and clunky response. Many cheap deaths from jumping THROUGH the vine the character is supposed to grab (WTF????) Yeah, love roaming aimlessly because the holomap is useless. He's an effing Jedi: he can't SENSE where his destination is? Bad game.
  4. michaelb1928
    Apr 17, 2020
    6
    This game is a technical mess. It is super glitchy. Constant texture pop in. Some levels were clearly given more love than others. Story is pretty boring. The game can still be fun at times tho. the skills you unlock feel good to use. The collectibles are pretty bad, it doesnt help that changing the colour of your poncho/mantis/bd takes a few second for the texture to load in. Feels likeThis game is a technical mess. It is super glitchy. Constant texture pop in. Some levels were clearly given more love than others. Story is pretty boring. The game can still be fun at times tho. the skills you unlock feel good to use. The collectibles are pretty bad, it doesnt help that changing the colour of your poncho/mantis/bd takes a few second for the texture to load in. Feels like it could do with another years development. Main character is uninteresting and bland. Most of the collectibles found are lightsaber parts but i never found these rewarding as you rarely ever actually see you lightsaber up close. Overall not terrible had a decent time playing it. Im a sucker for Souls like games so thats what kept me playing till the end. I doesnt feel like theres much love put into this game, Feels like they focused on some aspects that look great and they showcase these parts but the rest of the game is a mess. Some textures look terrible. Some places feel like im palying an early ps3 game and then when it wants to be it can look amazing. but this is generally at the start of the game and at the end with the rest of the planets given way less polish… Expand
  5. GuerreroJaguar
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    Otro juego donde las espadas láser se comportan como palos de escoba ¿Cuando se podrá eliminar efectivamente a un enemigo de un solo golpe decente? Los gráficos se ven muy bien pero el gameplay es simplemente una payasada. Una mas EA, una mas...
  6. ValBal
    Dec 16, 2019
    7
    At its core, it's a mediocre video game that borrows elements from well known franchises. That's just the truth. The only thing that makes this game stand out is the fact that it has Star Wars name attached to it. Thanks to Good visuals, superb sound effects and music as well as an overall great star wars atmosphere, Jedi Fallen order delivers the first satisfying star wars experience inAt its core, it's a mediocre video game that borrows elements from well known franchises. That's just the truth. The only thing that makes this game stand out is the fact that it has Star Wars name attached to it. Thanks to Good visuals, superb sound effects and music as well as an overall great star wars atmosphere, Jedi Fallen order delivers the first satisfying star wars experience in years even though it leaves a lot to be desired.… Expand
  7. Santanilla
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    At last an Star Wars game that I like, I have been loving it in every way , the music is great , the story is great , I am very happy with it and I hope they make a second one soon. Imagine in a near future making a Star Wars VR game, it would be awesome to experience that level of immersion in such a loved franchise. UPDATE: I’ve just finished it and let me confirm this is an amazingAt last an Star Wars game that I like, I have been loving it in every way , the music is great , the story is great , I am very happy with it and I hope they make a second one soon. Imagine in a near future making a Star Wars VR game, it would be awesome to experience that level of immersion in such a loved franchise. UPDATE: I’ve just finished it and let me confirm this is an amazing game, it’s been ages since I don’t finish a title ( since botw),the story is awesome . Can’t wait for the sequel .… Expand
  8. mrkp
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    шикарная игра по вселенной Звёздных войн, сюжет и геймплей десять из десяти.
  9. GamesVanDerBeek
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    I do feel a bit as if EA really hedged their bets by making this game do a little bit of everything but none of those things remarkably well. They are mostly serviceable in my mind. In my mind (and probably my heart) I was hoping for AC:Origins with lazer swords. I will say, it's still a good game. I will say that chaining together wall runs and vine swings, at times, feels quiteI do feel a bit as if EA really hedged their bets by making this game do a little bit of everything but none of those things remarkably well. They are mostly serviceable in my mind. In my mind (and probably my heart) I was hoping for AC:Origins with lazer swords. I will say, it's still a good game. I will say that chaining together wall runs and vine swings, at times, feels quite satisfying. I never fully grasped the combat system. It always felt a bit like I was just button-mashing (which I was). I don't think it was as much pure fun as Force Unleashed, not as engrossing as KOTOR, but it's still better than that pod racing game.… Expand
  10. Ryanm42
    Jun 7, 2020
    3
    Some of the WORST level design I have ever seen. The difficulty levels are so inconsistent. JedI Knight is too easy while Jedi Master is almost impossible. The traversal is so sensitive that one slip up and it's all over. Also the checkpoint system is ridiculous. The levels are so punishing because if you die you have to start SO. FAR. BACK. So glad I didn't pay full price for this game.
  11. Faxthtax
    Aug 25, 2020
    6
    An ok story game. But plagued by inconsistent combat that seems more like hit and miss than being tactical and sharp designed. It is also not so enriching, the cast is very bareboned, minimal and far from giving you any thrills as Star Wars used to deliver.
    The ending was disappointing as well. Very quick to close off the game.
    Also, an EA game without any MP and MT´s. That is a rarity.    An ok story game. But plagued by inconsistent combat that seems more like hit and miss than being tactical and sharp designed. It is also not so enriching, the cast is very bareboned, minimal and far from giving you any thrills as Star Wars used to deliver.
    The ending was disappointing as well. Very quick to close off the game.
    Also, an EA game without any MP and MT´s. That is a rarity. Probably was a little bandaid after the rip-off mess that was BFII.    … Expand
  12. Grahl1
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Jedi: Fallen Order has amazing combat - unlike most AAA action games these days, where you just have to smash buttons and the only way to make it challenging is setting the difficulty to the max so that you die in 1 hit (examples: The Witcher 3, Nier Automata, Devil May Cry series). Most games these days are amazing interactive novels, but not amazing games. Dark Souls changed the paradigmJedi: Fallen Order has amazing combat - unlike most AAA action games these days, where you just have to smash buttons and the only way to make it challenging is setting the difficulty to the max so that you die in 1 hit (examples: The Witcher 3, Nier Automata, Devil May Cry series). Most games these days are amazing interactive novels, but not amazing games. Dark Souls changed the paradigm in that regard by making all aspects of the game equally brilliant. And Jedi Fallen Order clearly follows, borrowing even more things like bonfires and elevator shortcuts - and it's completely ok to follow a paradigm as long as you do it with originality.… Expand
  13. GarethB
    Jan 4, 2020
    7
    Best star wars game for awhile, good story and great graphics let down by clunky controls.
  14. Hotasirn
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    pues claro que se les va a hacer dificil el juego, estan acostumbrados a juegos como servicio basura, y no saben reconocer lo que es una verdadera maravilla de juego, la historia no esta ni cerca de ser una obra maestra, pero vale muchisimo la pena, repititivo? lo dicen los mismos que van dando balazos en cualquier otro juego, jedi fallen order, es como todo lo que hace respawn, unpues claro que se les va a hacer dificil el juego, estan acostumbrados a juegos como servicio basura, y no saben reconocer lo que es una verdadera maravilla de juego, la historia no esta ni cerca de ser una obra maestra, pero vale muchisimo la pena, repititivo? lo dicen los mismos que van dando balazos en cualquier otro juego, jedi fallen order, es como todo lo que hace respawn, un producto de calidad… Expand
  15. Sampao
    Dec 28, 2020
    6
    Platforming is horrible, animations are some of the worst I have seen in a AAA game. Story is very nice and the graphics are amazing
  16. Notnavope
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    Jedi: Fallen order is a brilliant single player experience, developed by Respawn, who as we remember developed the criminally underrated Titanfall 2 (of the best single player FPS campaigns out there), and they did a brilliant job of combining some of the best mechanics out there. With a beautiful story, fitting really nice into the Star Wars universe and expanding it. The characters areJedi: Fallen order is a brilliant single player experience, developed by Respawn, who as we remember developed the criminally underrated Titanfall 2 (of the best single player FPS campaigns out there), and they did a brilliant job of combining some of the best mechanics out there. With a beautiful story, fitting really nice into the Star Wars universe and expanding it. The characters are lovible, the level design is good, and the atmosphere is really stunning at times. To me this game sits somewhere near God of war and Uncharted 4. The souls-like combat proved to be a challenge quite often (Jedi Master difficulty) and really fun, slicing stormtroopers or killing then with their own blaster bolts. Overall a really pleasant surprise from the worlds worst publisher. Will have to see what the future holds for this franchise (I say franchise, because it made some good money for EA, and a sequel will probably be, the question is, how bad EA will ruin it)… Expand
  17. TheReggie_18
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    Enjoyed this game, the story is great and the visuals are awesome.

    That said there are a few things I felt brought the game down. 1) The respawning of all enemies after mediating is not something I would out into a game. It means you have to fight your way through all the enemies you killed prior to meditating and if you don't kill them as well you are simply left with the choice to    Enjoyed this game, the story is great and the visuals are awesome.

    That said there are a few things I felt brought the game down.

    1) The respawning of all enemies after mediating is not something I would out into a game. It means you have to fight your way through all the enemies you killed prior to meditating and if you don't kill them as well you are simply left with the choice to meditate again or live with the concequences. 2) Sometimes swinging or jumping from platforms is clunky and even if you accurately jump to your destination, your character still misses and you lose health which is frustrating.

    3) I found some elements of the game quite buggy.

    Apart from the storyline makes up for the bugs and it's worth completing the game - Recommended    … Expand
  18. TheWhiteLeopard
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    I don't know what is going on with several bad reviews on here like basically hate speech against the game.
    If we're being really tough on the game then it would still atleast be a 5/10.
    The game may have some negative aspects but the positives are absolutely overweighing them, especially considering the state of other recent EA games. The game may simply not be for everyone which is    I don't know what is going on with several bad reviews on here like basically hate speech against the game.
    If we're being really tough on the game then it would still atleast be a 5/10.
    The game may have some negative aspects but the positives are absolutely overweighing them, especially considering the state of other recent EA games. The game may simply not be for everyone which is totally normal.
    What I really liked was the map design and I have seen some people complaining about it for not being intuitive. That's true, it can get very confusing especially in the beginning but you should get the hang of it with time and you really need to learn the maps to find your way around without much hassle but for me that's the point of a game. You need to learn the game and become better. I had so much fun going back to planets I already visited to discover new stuff/locations that were previously not accessible or that I didn't know of. Also the way all the different zones finally link together is very well designed.
    I love the story and most of the characters. Some things could still be better in that area but overall it's very solid and it makes me look forward to potentially more Single-player Star Wars games. It is a neat addition that they add so much Star Wars lore into the game that true fans can recognize.
    I have no experience in other third person combat games so I can't compare but personally I liked the mechanics. They can get a bit tricky at times but it's really been a nice experience personally. There's a steep learning curve to become really good at the game but that's exactly what I like and what many games nowadays are missing.
    The World's look stunning but the graphics and the framerate on my standard PS4 can really get bad at times.
    The lightsaber customization is very well done but there's still room for more. What i was missing was slightly more character customization.
    Maybe some more force powers could have been implemented as other people were criticizing.
    The way the game saves is probably the worst part of the game but you get the hang of it and for most parts complete the story trouble-free.
    I give the game a solid 7, low 8 but I raised it to 9 due to many people ranting on it.
    For it to be a 10 more things should be improved which we'll hopefully see in a new game in the not so distant future.    … Expand
  19. BoostOrDie
    Oct 26, 2020
    4
    Im not sure if im enjoing the game or being angry while playing it. I was waiting long time to get my hands on it and finaly a have... and im dissapointed..
    1) You cannot make a stopframe with L3+R3 during cutscenes (wtf??)
    2) chartacter animation is jerky and unnatural 3) Jumps are so horrible... You stand in front of a ledge and you can grab on it from 1 jump or after 3 jumps.. wtf??    Im not sure if im enjoing the game or being angry while playing it. I was waiting long time to get my hands on it and finaly a have... and im dissapointed..
    1) You cannot make a stopframe with L3+R3 during cutscenes (wtf??)
    2) chartacter animation is jerky and unnatural
    3) Jumps are so horrible... You stand in front of a ledge and you can grab on it from 1 jump or after 3 jumps.. wtf?? Jumping from 1 wal to another while hanging on the wall -takes about 3-4 tryes or more for a successful jump. Yes you fall and loose HP.. Well don EA.. Nice jumping physics.
    4) DIFFICULTY!! Yes this is god damn main problem.
    - Easy level - bots are very stupid they stand on 1 place for 4-5 seconds like they dont see you. dont attack.. then make a weak attack and another 5 seconds without action.
    - Medium level - You suffer! Suffer even from critters bugs spiders.. they eat you alive. Bosses own you totally. 2 hits you are dead. You dont enjoy game you suffer. Suffer from input lag and 60 seconds loadings after death.
    - Hard level - you just suffer. from any thing.

    So there is no medium level only "Easy boring", and "Suffer, **** settings.
    - **** camera that is always late
    - lags. I play on PS4 Pro on 1080p TV and on the first planet i see lags and framdrop.
    - Freezez! god damn thi is the first game that freezes for surrounfings to load!! 10-15 sec freezes from time to time. You must be joking right??

    Im very dissapointed. I dont enjoy the game. I have to play on medium but each time there is a boss i have to switch to easy. other wise it is too boring with ordinary mobs and to frustrating to keep running to thew boss for another try and wait 60sec for load after death...    … Expand
  20. Marklloydartist
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoyed this game
    I found it quiet difficult
    Would have liked to have had dlc such as new maps and planets The game is big good animation and game mechanics
    More please    … Expand
  21. oskorcze
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    Great game :) Highly reccomended to all Star Wars fans but even a laic will be amused :) Great story, nice fighting system and the first redhead guy with a soul :)
  22. Lagerok
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Zaebumba horosha igra (net). Ya ne znayu chto pisat eto proverka ROFLANEBALO da ya smotrel Twich chut chut Roflan BULDIGA I DA OCENKY NICHEGO NE RESHAUT KAK GOVORIL SHEVCOV ne znau kak ego familiya pishetsya
  23. LuciusCarluswig
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    Le jeu m'a agréablement surpris ! Je ne l'ai pas fini mais j'en suis asser loin pour pouvoir dire que le level design et de qualité toute les zones sont variées et le gameplay est vraiment cool et dynamique ;) Senario extra
  24. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Casi perfecto, rebajado de precio como siempre en ps4, muy buen juego, bastante equilibrado, pero a veces falla el plataformeo porque se extiende mucho, pero en general te deja bastante arriba y muy satisfecho. Quizá me lo pille por PC con la mejor calidad para rejugarlo.
  25. Bbplayer
    Jan 19, 2020
    5
    FYI I only got about half way through the game before deciding to stop.
    Pros: Fun combat, and fun areas that were actually pretty well done.
    Cons: The map layout ended up being confusing for me, got confused on how to get to where I needed to go often. So much parkour and puzzle solving that I didn't think was going to be in a star wars game. Personally I just enjoyed the fights so    FYI I only got about half way through the game before deciding to stop.
    Pros: Fun combat, and fun areas that were actually pretty well done.

    Cons: The map layout ended up being confusing for me, got confused on how to get to where I needed to go often.
    So much parkour and puzzle solving that I didn't think was going to be in a star wars game. Personally I just enjoyed the fights so much more than anything else that the game just kinda fell flat for me. Still better than EA's new battlefront though.    … Expand
  26. Klitte
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Great game. Truly nailed the Star Wars universe. An adventure to be rememered.
  27. Defoxx
    Dec 1, 2020
    5
    Пройдя игру не являясь фанатом звездных войн, могу сказать что это средний сюжетный souls-like с элементами метроидвании на 1 прохождение. Но то что в игре есть выбор уровня сложности это KEKW вообще.
  28. budlightlime
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Third Person Action Masterpiece.

    This game has blown me away, truly a Star Wars game for the ages. Pros: - a complex combat system which is superior to most third person action games - great Star Wars vibe - strong story with good characters - map design - boss battles - plenty of enemy variation - platforming breaks up combat well Cons: - a little short, clocking in at    Third Person Action Masterpiece.

    This game has blown me away, truly a Star Wars game for the ages.

    Pros:
    - a complex combat system which is superior to most third person action games
    - great Star Wars vibe
    - strong story with good characters
    - map design
    - boss battles
    - plenty of enemy variation
    - platforming breaks up combat well

    Cons:

    - a little short, clocking in at around 15-18 hours, I would have liked an extra 5 hours of story
    - combat can be hard at first but this makes it more rewarding overall
    - some more time with the supporting characters would have benefitted the story massively

    All in all, a great solid game, I think due to EA (the publisher) being so money hungry and only wanting to support "games as a service" and online games, I do not think EA have supported this game properly. If EA had invested more time and money into this game it would have been a console generation great. For me, still the best Star Wars game ever made.    … Expand
  29. Mathias01
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    Okay. This game was not too bad given the genre. First the cons. All the climbing, platforming, wall running got very tedious after a couple of hours playing. The "cannon fodder" was predictable and easy to beat even in groups. The boss fights were meh. Once you got their pattern of attacks down it was simply dodge, block, strike rinse and repeat. Reflecting thrown lightsabers back at themOkay. This game was not too bad given the genre. First the cons. All the climbing, platforming, wall running got very tedious after a couple of hours playing. The "cannon fodder" was predictable and easy to beat even in groups. The boss fights were meh. Once you got their pattern of attacks down it was simply dodge, block, strike rinse and repeat. Reflecting thrown lightsabers back at them is a bonus.

    Now the pros. The characters were alright. Although Cere was kind of meh in some parts. Greez was typical comic relief. My favorite was Nightsister Merrin. Wish she played a more prominent role in the game. Biggest pro: the ending. 'Nuff said.    … Expand
  30. Generalxxbob
    Dec 25, 2019
    5
    Such a bad game. The "unite" all players via online was nice but the happiness ends here.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    If you get over a slower start without powers, we can assure you, that it will only get better and better. An entertaining mix of Uncharted, Tomb Raider and Dark Souls set in the Star Wars universe. You don’t have to worry; the game is worth its full price. [Issue#300]
  2. Washington Post
    Jan 31, 2020
    70
    As someone with limited time to play games, the shame of Fallen Order stems from multiple frustrations. It’s hard to fight and, worse, it’s hard to move. The game’s timing issues distracted me from both the story and the beautifully constructed worlds; I was too focused on simply staying alive. My many (many, many, many) deaths discouraged me from exploring worlds — all of them beautiful — as did the simple fact that traveling by foot (even a Jedi’s Force-enhanced feet) takes forever.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 30, 2019
    95
    Respawn has shown us, and EA, that single player games are well enough alive and kicking and has set a bright future for the Star Wars franchise of videogames if they keep this up.
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