Star Wars: Jedi Series (Fallen Order & Survivor) Retrospective and Critique

As a famous man once said, "I may have gone too far in a few places..." A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… The Saga Continues! The Star Wars Jedi games - Fallen Order and Survivor - bring epic storytelling and unforgettable characters to the galaxy. In this video, we'll dive deep into the journeys of Cal Kestis, Trilla Suduri, Cere Junda, and more together, exploring how their struggles with trauma, redemption, and the pull of the dark side make these stories worth visiting again and again. Over the course of the next few hours, we’ll also break down the gameplay, from the metroidvania-inspired maps to the intense, Sekiro-style combat together. And of course, we’ll look at how these games fit into the heart of Star Wars - epic battles, emotional journeys, and the fight to keep hope alive. Ready your saber - get comfortable, it’s time to dig into the Jedi saga.... Chapter Select 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:07 Bridging eras on Bracca 00:09:14 The Call, the Refusal and the Rescue 00:34:29 Trilla and Cal's shared pain and divergent fates 00:36:44 Cal's found family: The Mantis Crew 00:41:47 Cere's mentorship through her own darkness 00:45:21 How Greez helps Cal find his way 00:48:02 Witch Magick: A story of survivors 00:52:53 BD-1 and the heart of Cal's journey 00:58:07 Building a family in the Dark Times 01:00:04 The unfulfilled promise of Dagan Gera 01:19:25 Bode's Betrayal: Brotherhood's Bitterest Blow 01:37:32 Cere's heroic legacy, a circle complete 01:44:25 Cal's brush with true darkness 01:53:14 Cal Kestis vs. Bode Akuna 01:56:06 The Survivor's legacy: Cal's journey through darkness 02:01:50 Metroidvania design and player experience 02:06:28 Bogano focus 02:13:25 Opening up in Survivor 02:20:10 Analysing the Jedi series' combat system 02:30:56 Some standout boss fights across the Jedi series 02:38:17 Exploring the wider Saga: the Jedi path 02:42:36 Exploring the wider Saga: the Light Side 02:53:47 Exploring the wider Saga: the Dark Side 03:00:34 My Pitch for the Sequels: Leia Organa (Tangent) 03:06:12 A Brief analysis of the Prequels 03:23:23 The legacy of Star Wars games 03:40:29 The Jedi's path forward 03:52:00 May the Force be with you. Always. Film footage disclaimer All footage from Star Wars films and related media used in this video is the property of Lucasfilm and Disney. I do not own any of this content, and it is used here for commentary and review purposes under fair use. Music sourced from: Artlist.io Humanoide Media SoundCrate Productions Thank you so much for watching. I'd love to hear your thoughts on these wonderful games, and (selfishly) any feedback on how I can improve these videos going forward. I'm still very new when it comes to YouTube - help me, internet citizen, you're my only hope. Have a wizard day! Please consider subscribing to the channel, and all that YouTuber stuff.