Monday, 28 November 2022 17:16

How Respawn's Star Wars Jedi Franchise Changes Up the Soulslike Genre

Written by Daniel Amoroso
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The Star Wars Jedi series combines an authentic depiction of the Star Wars universe with soulslike mechanics, delivering a unique experience.

Given the enduring popularity of Star Wars, it is perhaps not surprising that many video game developers have looked to capitalize on it over the years, resulting in over 100 video games being released under the Star Wars umbrella. Most of these have failed to capture the essence of what made the film series so successful though, and a combination of poor visual quality, lazy storytelling, and uninspired gameplay have seen most of these titles resigned to the scrap heap. Still, this isn't always the case, and when developer Respawn Entertainment released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in 2019, many fans were shocked at just how good it was. Even more surprising was the fact that it borrowed from the Dark Souls games, resulting in a Soulslike experience like no other.

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