{"id":115363,"date":"2020-11-08T22:08:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T22:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-2-god-war-last-us-ai-companions\/"},"modified":"2020-11-08T22:08:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T22:08:38","slug":"star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-2-should-take-notes-from-god-of-war-and-the-last-of-us-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/11\/08\/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-2-should-take-notes-from-god-of-war-and-the-last-of-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 Should Take Notes From God of War and The Last of Us 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>took many gamers by surprise with its pleasing blend of narrative, exploration, and Souls-lite combat, but fan expectations are towering for the sequel. Satisfying Star Wars<\/em> fans with\u00a0Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will be no easy feat,\u00a0with Respawn having its work cut out for it, but it could make big improvements to the franchise by refining features from some other action titles.<\/p>\n

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2<\/a><\/em>\u00a0would do well to look to the examples of\u00a0The Last of Us 2\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0God of War,\u00a0<\/em>in particular, for their innovative use of AI partners in solving puzzles, combat, and narrative. But rather than merely borrowing mechanics from other games, Respawn has the skills to refine those\u00a0concepts into a system that is entirely unique and extremely compelling.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Confirmed for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One idea is that\u00a0Cal should take an apprentice in\u00a0Fallen Order 2<\/em><\/a>\u00a0would be an excellent way to incorporate some backup for the newly minted Jedi Knight. But why settle for one partner when the Mantis’ crew provides players with so many exciting options to choose from? Being able to freely switch between partners to suit different situations would add a ton of depth to the sequel.<\/p>\n

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God of War\u00a0<\/em>showed players how apprentice-based combat can work beautifully<\/a>. Atreus can get Kratos out of a tight spot, make certain enemies vulnerable, and set up amazing combos. Cal being able to Force push a foe into his apprentice’s lightsaber or the apprentice launching Cal into the air for a free, aerial assassination strike would be able to capture that same beauty.<\/p>\n

While pure cosmetic items are always fun, there’s also no denying\u00a0Fallen Order<\/em>‘s outfit system was a missed opportunity<\/a>.\u00a0Cal’s wardrobe\u00a0would benefit from following Kratos’ and Atreus lead, with certain clothes offering synergy with specific partners. Making a full jump to an RPG-like loot system might be a bit much, but an extra degree of mechanical customization would be a fun addition.<\/p>\n

Finally, Fallen Order 2\u00a0<\/em>has an opportunity that\u00a0God of War: Ragnarok<\/em> likely lacks.\u00a0While Kratos and Atreus’ journey is deeply personal,\u00a0Cal has a broad variety of potential allies in the Mantis’ crew to choose from, and even more characters who could be pulled from other corners of\u00a0Star Wars<\/em> canon<\/a>. Certain\u00a0partners could be better suited to assist in different missions; for example, t would be wild to see Greeze providing four-armed cover fire while spouting grouchy comments.<\/p>\n

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Naughty Dog’s\u00a0The Last of Us <\/em>franchise<\/a> could be a case study in evolving character relationships. It would be interesting if\u00a0Fallen Order 2<\/em> could mechanically expand on those themes by allowing\u00a0Cal to level up with his respective partners as he travels with them, unlocking new abilities and\u00a0as their narrative bonds deepen.\u00a0The Last of Us<\/em>\u00a0also excels at using AI partners to solve tricky puzzles, as well as assisting in combat.\u00a0If anything, the wide variety of the Mantis’ crew’s backgrounds offers even more opportunity to expand on puzzle solving.<\/p>\n

If Cal takes Merrin on as an apprentice (or merely a mission partner), her Nightsister Force powers have a ton of unique applications that Cal cannot imitate. Cal could also rely upon Cere for puzzle hints, or\u00a0assistance with obstacles that require a little extra Force power, such as moving enormous objects. Assuming Fallen Order 2<\/em> takes this ensemble approach, it would be great if each planet features areas that are only accessible with a specific partner’s abilities, allowing for more unique exploration opportunities and replay value. Again, while\u00a0The Last of Us\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0The Last of Us 2<\/em> focus on\u00a0bonds between a handful of characters<\/a>, there isn’t an abundance of mechanical difference between them, which is something\u00a0Fallen Order 2\u00a0<\/em>could capitalize on with its Sci-Fi setting.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 Should Take the Leap Disney is Toying Around With<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it should be a take and give relationship. Without extra innovation, borrowing elements from other games comes across as derivative. Allowing Cal to rotate between a large cast of characters would be a great way to add depth to the new partnership trend in adventure games, while also allowing Respawn to craft the memorable single-player sequences that have earned Respawn renown.<\/p>\n

It is also important for Fallen Order 2<\/em> to maintain its identity, however. Cal should go it alone for the majority\u00a0of the game\u2014aside from the always-delightful BD-1, who should\u00a0remain a constant companion<\/a>. Using partners sparingly will keep the mechanics from being gimmicky, or denigrating the sense overwhelming challenge that is so crucial for Souls-<\/em>lite combat. Boss fights in particular should be one-on-one affairs…with one possible exception.<\/p>\n

Respawn’s use of Darth Vader poses problematic questions to Star Wars’<\/em> lore<\/a>, seeing how\u00a0the Dark Lord of the Sith must remain\u00a0undefeated following the events of Fallen Order<\/em>, and very likely, the entire Fallen Order<\/em> franchise. Cal only managed to survive his encounter with Vader thanks to the intervention of both Cere and Merrin, and similar teamwork could be used to explain how the group survives future encounters\u2014although developing fresh foes would still be preferential to overusing Vader.<\/p>\n

A fun finale sequence could be surprising players with a full-squad, similar to\u00a0Ghost of Tsushima’<\/em>s centerpiece missions, where Jin is accompanied by\u00a0all of\u00a0his allies. Rather than running from the empire, or fending off imperial invasions, that kind of firepower would allow Cal and co. to go on the offensive, storming imperial bases, rescuing allies imprisoned on Star Destroyers, or undertaking other\u00a0high risk missions.<\/p>\n

Only time will tell what influences Respawn draws from for\u00a0Fallen Order 2<\/em>, but given the first game’s bricolage of Metroid<\/em>, Dark Souls<\/em>, and Uncharted<\/em>,\u00a0looking to other\u00a0landmark adventure games makes good sense. And improving on those influences is the best possible way to satisfy fans’ expectations, and address accusations of derivation\u2014one of the few criticisms leveled at the original\u00a0Fallen Order.<\/em><\/p>\n

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2<\/strong><\/em> is in development.<\/p>\n

MORE: Rumor: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Could Be Getting More DLC<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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