Fallen Order is the definition of a mixed bag, a muddy combination of trending influences with some that land and others that fall way short of the mark. The combat system at its core is impeccable fun and we struggled to put the game down, but the rest of the experience feels very disparate and bloated, and the downtime will always leave you longing for more of the brilliant moments of action. Whilst faithful to the Star Wars moniker, a yawn-worthy protagonist and an unambitious story ensure this is more of a side story than the mainline entry it could’ve been.
Best Star Wars combat system to date; Disparate but admirable mix of Dark Souls and Uncharted; Faithful to the cinematic hallmarks;
Bloated gameplay between set pieces; Boring protagonist and a lacklustre story; Performance hitches and poor signposting