Respawn Entertainment. (2019). Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order [Video game]. Electronic Arts.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a third-person action-adventure game combining dynamic combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Players control Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan navigating a galaxy rife with danger while evading the Empire’s Inquisitors. The gameplay revolves around lightsaber combat, Force powers, and platforming challenges, presented within a Metroidvania-inspired level design.

Combat emphasizes precision, with players able to parry, dodge, and counter enemy attacks. A variety of opponents, including stormtroopers, wild beasts, and bosses like Inquisitors, require diverse strategies. Cal’s arsenal expands as he progresses, introducing Force abilities like push, pull, and slow, as well as the double-bladed lightsaber. These tools also facilitate exploration, unlocking previously inaccessible areas on the game’s five major planets.

Exploration is supported by BD-1, Cal’s droid companion, which provides healing, map assistance, and environmental interaction. Players can uncover shortcuts, chests with cosmetic rewards, and story-revealing echoes. Progression is tied to meditation circles, where skill points are spent on combat and survival upgrades. Resting at these points refills resources but respawns enemies, adding strategic tension.

The 2020 Star Wars Day update introduced the Meditation Arena, allowing players to face combat challenges or create custom battles. Fallen Order’s seamless blend of mechanics and exploration delivers a rich, engaging Star Wars experience.