STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

The controls and fluidity isnt the best but if your rich or starving for star wars than I'd recommend

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Jedi: Fallen Order is one of the best Star Wars games I've ever played. It tells an interesting, grounded story with high stakes for both the characters and the setting. The narrative kept me invested throughout, and I always felt like there was something to look forward to, whether it was a new gameplay upgrade or the next story beat. Exploration is rewarding without feeling mandatory. Venturing off the beaten path usually nets you lore, cosmetics, or the occasional Health and Force upgrade. The health and Force meter upgrades are hidden throughout the maps, but they're never so important, nor so frequent that you'll feel punished if you miss them. If you want to revisit planets later to collect everything, the game gives you that option. Gameplay feels like a blend of third-person action-adventure games such as Uncharted and God of War, with a light Metroidvania-style emphasis on revisiting earlier areas after unlocking new traversal abilities. Combat is responsive and satisfying, though a bit forgiving. I played on Jedi Master difficulty from start to finish, which felt roughly equivalent to a "Hard" mode. It punished reckless button mashing but rarely felt unfair. The game clearly explains what each difficulty setting changes, and as far as I know, you can adjust it at any time without any gameplay penalty. Combat revolves around balancing offense and defense through lightsaber attacks, Force abilities, parries, and dodges. While Force powers are often used as utility, they also have offensive applications that let you overwhelm enemies if you're willing to spend your Force meter. It creates a satisfying rhythm between careful defense and aggressive bursts of offense. The skill tree is divided into Force, Lightsaber, and Survival. The upgrades are straightforward, and by the end of a playthrough you'll likely unlock almost everything. Progression is less about committing to a specific build and more about deciding which abilities you want first. The presentation absolutely "gets" the Star Wars atmosphere. The visuals, music, sound design, and environments all feel authentic. As someone who grew up loving Star Wars, it felt immediately familiar in all the right ways. Without spoiling anything, I really enjoyed the story. The cast is relatively small but very likable, and their individual backstories and character arcs come together into a cohesive narrative. The story was one of the biggest reasons I kept looking forward to playing each night. It took me around 20 hours to finish with a moderate amount of exploration. I played in couple-hour sessions, and the game's structure worked really well for that. Most nights I'd finish a planet or complete a major objective before calling it there. By the final couple of planets I was invested enough in the ending that I stopped worrying about finding every collectible. I probably won't replay it anytime soon, but it was a ride I was glad I took. With the game frequently going on sale for around 90% off, the sequel also seeing deep discounts, and the final game in the trilogy on the way, it's an easy recommendation at those prices. One caveat: you'll need an EA account to play. It wasn't a big issue for me since I already had one, but it's worth knowing before you buy. I'd give Jedi: Fallen Order an 8/10. I would highly recommend it to Star Wars fans and anyone who enjoys third-person action-adventure games like Uncharted or God of War. I'm looking forward to playing Jedi: Survivor after taking a bit of a break.