

Those looking for a similar exploration-driven experience should check out perhaps the most iconic 3D Metroid title. Jedi: Fallen Order fits the Metroidvania bill, but exists in a 3D space. 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. While the Metroid series hasn’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. RELATED: EA Basically Confirmed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2, But There’s a Big Catch But instead of simply waiting around for a sequel to be properly announced, fans of Jedi: Fallen Order should consider checking out some of the games that the title takes a few of its cues from. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Ordergiven the impending expiration of Disney’s publishing deal with EA - which previously granted the latter company exclusive publishing rights for Star Wars games. As such, EA is actually doubling down by investing in its future, per a recent earnings call. Despite publisher EA’s original plan to put out multiplayer Star Wars games meant to sustain a dedicated player base for years to come, the recent offline Star Wars adventure has proven to be a hit. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order struck a chord with fans and critics alike when it launched in late 2019, as it seemingly marked a return for single-player, story-driven Star Wars games that had been notably absent for a long time prior.
