Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderstruck a chord with fans and critics alike when it launched in late 2019, as it seemingly marked a return for single-player, story-drivenStar Warsgamesthat had been notably absent for a long time prior. Despite publisher EA’s original plan to put out multiplayerStar Warsgames meant to sustain a dedicated player base for years to come, the recent offlineStar Warsadventure has proven to be a hit. As such, EA is actually doubling down by investing in its future, per a recent earnings call.
It remains to be seen what the future holds forStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Ordergiven the impending expiration of Disney’s publishing deal with EA — which previously granted the latter company exclusive publishing rights forStar Warsgames. But instead of simply waiting around for a sequel to be properly announced, fans ofJedi: Fallen Ordershould consider checking out some of the games that the title takes a few of its cues from.
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Dark Souls
The influences of theDark Soulstrilogyare fairly obvious inJedi: Fallen Order.The single-playerStar Warsgame boasts combat, progression, and respawn systems that are all twists on conventions established by these genre-defining games, and ifStar Warsfans had to choose one of them to play, they ought to go with the outstanding original.
Dark Souls 1is a tad slower and stiffer than players ofJedi: Fallen Ordermay be used to, but the contrast between the two makes for a nice change of pace when jumping from one game to the other. Additionally, it can be fascinating to see firsthand the origin of some gameplay elements that helped shapeJedi: Fallen Orderinto the game it is today.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekirois a third-person action game with a focus on sword-play — a premise that should sound familiar to fans ofJedi: Fallen Order. Both titles prominently feature elements from theSoulsseries of games, but differ from it in a few key ways. Each title is significantly faster-paced than theSoulsgames, stars a pre-defined protagonist who only utilizes one primary weapon type throughout the story, and each heroes’ abilities can be upgraded via skill trees.
BothSekiroandJedi: Fallen Order’scombatsystems call for a great sense of timing; knowing when to strike, when to block and perhaps most importantly, when to parry. However,Sekiro’scombat offers a little more depth,thanks to the inclusion of stealth elements and more vertical methods of travel. That said,Sekirois also a great deal harder thanJedi: Fallen Order,so those looking for a leisurely chaser to the latter should approach this title with caution.
Bloodborne
LikeSekiro,Bloodbornewas also developed by FromSoftware — creators of theDark Soulsfranchise — and while it may not bear theSoulsname, it is often considered a de factoSoulsgame.Bloodborneis a little faster-paced thanDark Souls,but a bit slower thanSekiro.Appropriately enough, so isJedi: Fallen Order,which may very well make it an optimal choice forStar Warsfans.
Star Warscomparisons aside,Bloodborneis certainly a game worth playing for its rewarding gameplay and delightfully frightening aesthetic. Still, players should be prepared to put up with a choppy framerate, even if playingBloodborneon a PS5.
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Metroid Prime
While theMetroidserieshasn’t seen nearly as much love as Nintendo’s other franchises in recent years, that hasn’t stopped it from being one of the more influential series in the video game industry. It’s one-half of the “Metroidvania” genre, which typically refers to a 2D platformer featuring puzzles, upgrades, and collectibles hidden around every nook and cranny.Jedi: Fallen Orderfits the Metroidvania bill, but exists in a 3D space. Those looking for a similar exploration-driven experience should check out perhaps the most iconic 3DMetroidtitle.
Metroid Prime’sdeep exploration and rewarding sense of progression should likely resonate with fans ofJedi: Fallen Order,but unfortunately, one might have a bit of trouble actually playing this game. It isn’t available on any current-generation consoles, having only been released for the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U. Despite rumors circulating of aMetroid Prime: Trilogyport on Switch, Samus’ 3D adventures have yet to hit Nintendo’s hybrid system, and it’s unclear when or if they ever will.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
BothStar Wars: The Force UnleashedandJedi: Fallen Ordertake place betweenRevenge of the SithandA New Hope,and that’s where these two games’ similarities stop and start.IfJedi: Fallen Order’sgameplay is representative of the skill and precision Jedi must have to succeed in battle,The Force Unleashedshowcases the allure of the dark side: raw, unrelenting, limitless power.
The game is a lot more straightforward in its gameplay and level design thanJedi: Fallen Orderis, but offers a nice reprieve from theStar Warssoulslike’s meticulous gameplay. One can really cut loose with the force in this game by mowing down hordes of enemies in a gratifying manner. Additionally, chances are that consumers of most anyStar Warsmedia outside of the films hold some degree of interest in the series’ canon, and this game tells a story with close ties to the Rebel Alliance and evenDarth Vaderhimself.
Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy
These are some of the top games referenced when the “good old days” of single-playerStar Warsgames are brought up, and quite a few of their core elements can be felt inJedi: Fallen Order. TheJedi Knightseries is notable for boasting some of the most in-depth, thoughtful lightsaber combat to ever grace aStar Warsgame, and likeJedi: Fallen Order,offers up some solid level design and cameos from some fan-favorite characters from the Original Trilogy.
BothJedi OutcastandJedi Academyare available on a plethora of systems, but it’s hard not to recommend the PC versions of each game. Both titles have lively mod scenes that showcase the high degree of creativity that exists within theStar Warsfandom, with mods that range from new character models to total overhauls of the base game. Furthermore, each titles’ multiplayer servers are populated by a dedicated player base, giving players the opportunity to test their lightsaber skills in an online arena.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2is rumored to be in development.
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