Star Wars: Hunters

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Star Wars: Hunters is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by NaturalMotion and was released on December 31, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Star Wars: Hunters is a fantasy shooter game with both multi-player and single-player modes, offering stunning gameplay and stellar graphics. Players can choose from a roster of unique characters, each with their own abilities and customization options, to compete in intense 4v4 third-person combat across multiple PVP game modes. The game features various objectives, such as escorting a payload, requiring teamwork and strategy."

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,470 reviews

gameplay210 positive mentions

monetization47 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable for Star Wars fans.
Fun and fast-paced matches that are easy to pick up and play.
Diverse characters with unique abilities, providing a fresh experience.

Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing low-level players with high-level opponents.
Limited customization options for controls and HUD layout, making it difficult for some players.
Frequent connection errors and crashes, disrupting gameplay.

gameplay
334 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun, fast-paced mechanics and smooth controls, making it engaging and easy to pick up. However, many players express frustration with issues such as unbalanced matchmaking, pay-to-win mechanics, and a lack of character variety, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and character design receive positive feedback, the gameplay can feel repetitive and shallow over time, with calls for more customization options and game modes.
- “Great combat, amazing cast of characters, fun gameplay, exciting maps, the level up system is fun.”
- “The gameplay is great and the characters are all interesting and fun to play.”
- “Amazing gameplay, characters, and a fair shop.”
- “Between the new pay-to-win mechanics, the insufferable lag, and the constant shop advertisements that are shoved down your throat after every single match, if I could give it less than 1 star I would.”
- “The gameplay is so lopsided, I don't know if it's from the last update or cheaters, but I play a couple of matches and rage quit.”
- “After playing a few months, I recommend not downloading this game; it will waste your time for sure. Matchmaking is very weird and stupid, and you often get paired with bots that make you feel like a noob. The respawning system is the worst, as it respawns you far from objectives, giving opponents an advantage.”
graphics
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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22%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, vibrant aesthetics, and smooth performance, particularly on high-end devices. Many players appreciate the detailed character designs and environments, noting that the visuals are comparable to console-level graphics. However, some users have reported issues with optimization, frame rate limitations, and occasional blurriness, suggesting that further improvements could enhance the overall experience.
- “I've played 100+ hours on the Nintendo Switch version & it's a treat to play here at 60 fps & higher resolution/graphical detail.”
- “The graphics are incredible... the servers get disturbing at times.”
- “Amazing game, beautiful graphics, fun gameplay!”
- “It's just like we play at 5fps only.. the graphics stutter, the movement is really the worst!”
- “Now for a recent flaw, but after playing for some time, the graphics become very blurry. Please remove the forced dynamic resolution scale; it makes the game look so ugly after any sort of prolonged playtime. It was so pretty before, one of the best looking games on mobile!”
- “The graphics are horrible, which would be fine if the game was at the very least fluent, and the hitboxes were more accurate.”
monetization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive microtransactions. While some users appreciate the ability to unlock items through gameplay, the overwhelming presence of in-app purchase prompts and the high costs associated with characters and cosmetics have soured the experience for many. Overall, the game is seen as heavily monetized, with a mix of cosmetic options and paywalls that detract from its enjoyment.
- “Massive monetization efforts, but there is some ability to unlock free items through grinding and missions/events.”
- “In-app purchases are reasonable and allow you to support the game at the level you can.”
- “Monetization; while expensive, is limited to cosmetics, and characters seem to all be unlockable without opening your wallet.”
- “More and more pay-to-win microtransactions have been implemented as time has gone on.”
- “Fun game ruined by in-app purchases being shoved down your throat after each match.”
- “Overall just a cash grab, while making something once great, completely unbearable yet again.”
optimization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as lag, crashes, and low frame rates even on high-end devices. While some users praise the game's compatibility with lower-end phones and solid graphics, others express frustration over the lack of proper optimization, particularly during intense gameplay. Overall, there is a strong demand for improvements in optimization to enhance the gaming experience across various devices.
- “I love this game in many ways. I love how fun it is and it feels like Overwatch but Star Wars, which is awesome. But I'm having performance issues in some of my matches; the game lags a lot on my phone even with the lowest graphics settings. Can you please make this perform better? It's fun and amazing but needs better optimization.”
- “Great game, it's well optimized and the graphics are really good too. It's giving me Star Wars Battlefront 2 vibes. The only thing that is not good is that you can't customize your controls in the settings; I'm not comfortable with the controls. I hope in the next update they add customizable controls.”
- “Well optimized for the phone, so that's a big win. Plays smoothly, and I will be waiting to see what else they add to the game.”
- “Not optimized, lags at the lowest setting with great internet.”
- “Actually a very good game but it is poorly optimized; even at the lowest graphics, my frame rate is still very low, thus making it very hard for smooth aiming. It's sad, but I had to delete the game.”
- “Updated review: before I just wrote on how the game had performance issues, but now after several updates, the game either crashes on startup or crashes once a match loads without fail.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and control issues that hinder gameplay. While some users enjoy the overall experience and find it fun, the persistent bugs and server problems have led to frustration, particularly during competitive play. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant updates to address its stability issues.
- “This game deserves 5 stars. You can play without paywalls, the game runs great, no pay-to-win, graphics are fantastic, and the game is overall well balanced except for 1 or 2 heroes (I am looking at you, Sentinel). It's probably the best experience I've had playing a mobile game.”
- “It is clean and polished, no glitches so far, great gameplay and progression - fantastic!”
- “Runs great on my Android A53!”
- “Good game, I've waited for this to come to Android and I'm glad it finally did, but there's a lagging and crashing problem right now. I've followed the troubleshooting steps; the game needs an update, which is unfortunate since I bought the arena pass that's about to expire and I can't play more than 5 minutes.”
- “Game has a lot of glitches where the onscreen buttons don't interact with your touch.”
- “The devs don't care, the game is buggy as hell, PvP is busted, balancing is horrible, and it's just so unrefined.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode or more narrative-driven content. While some enjoy the gameplay and character unlock mechanics, the monetization strategies, particularly the reliance on a battle pass for new characters, detract from the overall experience. Overall, players feel that the game could greatly benefit from a more engaging storyline and additional mission-based content.
- “Charming game, hope it gets regular updates, story and maps.”
- “Excellent friendly gameplay and storyline.”
- “Awesome, if it had a story mode, it would be the top game ever!!”
- “Was hoping for some kind of story, but it is just another boring PvP game.”
- “The story makes no sense.”
- “If you're looking for something with a storyline, this isn't the droid you are looking for.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the character-specific themes and overall quality, others find it bland and frustrating due to issues with background music compatibility and the inability to customize audio settings. Many users express a desire for more control over the music, particularly wanting to listen to their own tracks without interference from in-game sounds. Overall, the music enhances the experience for some, but significant limitations detract from enjoyment for others.
- “Gameplays fun enough and its semi controller compatible (can't use controller outside of the actual gameplay, it's all touch screen which sucks) the music's amazing and the visual quality is a solid 7/10.”
- “Love the voice-over of every character; music for every character is very fun. I got lost in it.”
- “Yes, take my money! It's very fun and easy to play. You honestly don't even have to buy characters; a lot of work went into this game. Each character even has their own theme music and mastery. Highly recommend.”
- “I originally gave this 5 stars, but Spotify and other music platforms don't work in the background.”
- “It shuts off YouTube music every time I use it, and I have music running in the background almost always 24/7.”
- “The music is also pretty bland.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players feeling it is excessively time-consuming and often tied to monetization strategies. While some free items can be unlocked through grinding, the overall sentiment leans towards a pay-to-win model, where players are pressured to spend money to access new characters and improve their skills, detracting from the enjoyment of the gameplay. Despite some positive notes on graphics and game modes, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback.
- “The gameplay is fun and casual, which makes the grinding feel less overwhelming and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate that the game strikes a balance; it's not overly grindy, allowing for a more relaxed experience.”
- “As I continue to play, I find that the grinding aspect is manageable and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The most egregious is the pay-to-win on hero access and having to manage that as well as unbalanced teams makes earning and grinding new heroes and improving their skills harder and overall less enjoyable.”
- “Everything either costs money or gems which are almost impossible to get without spending, or cost ridiculous amounts of grinding for rewards that aren't worth it. This game could have been good, but they treated it as nothing more than a cash grab.”
- “Overall gameplay loop is okay, but the method for unlocking new characters is absolutely atrocious and too grindy.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the characters and gameplay amusing, often describing it as "hilarious" and "fun." However, some critiques highlight that the game's balance issues and pay-to-win mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to a mix of enjoyment and frustration. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch, making the game entertaining despite its flaws.
- “Funny or cool looking characters with unique sounds for each.”
- “This game is so fun and the characters are hilarious!!!”
- “Idgaf, this game's hilarious ”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
- “I expected some clever jokes or witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and unoriginal gags.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and out of place, making it hard to enjoy the game as a whole.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the unique character designs and gameplay mechanics, but expressing dissatisfaction with the overall appeal and variety of characters. While some find the designs innovative and fitting, others criticize them for resembling generic or unappealing styles, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, issues with control customization and gameplay lag hinder the enjoyment of character interactions and development.
- “That being said, the character design, level design, and overall attention to detail is wonderful.”
- “Character design and mechanics are all top notch.”
- “I love the original character designs being new characters of different species.”
- “Additionally, while the game's visuals and gameplay are generally well-received, the character designs could be improved to make them more appealing.”
- “Gameplay is average; character design is okay, I guess.”
- “The character design, level design, and overall attention to detail is wonderful.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, driven by its competitive nature and engaging gameplay. However, many users express a desire for additional playable modes and characters to enhance the experience further.
- “Animation, sound, gameplay, and replay value are top tier.”
- “It's a great game with lots of replayability due to the competitive nature.”
- “It's so fun and highly replayable to me.”
- “Only want more playable characters.”
- “Needs more playable characters.”
- “More playable characters.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and challenging nature, evoking a sense of joy and engagement. However, it also elicits a mix of feelings, as one user humorously compares their experience to a surreal moment from a cartoon, highlighting the game's ability to provoke varied emotional responses.
- “This game is incredibly wholesome; I love how challenging and interesting it is.”
- “Playing this game made me feel a whirlwind of emotions, reminiscent of Krusty the Clown's reaction to the Russian version of Itchy and Scratchy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating an immersive Star Wars atmosphere, with many users praising its quality and authenticity, making it stand out as one of the best in the hero shooter genre.
- “I can't say enough about the quality of this game; this is truly one of the best hero shooter games out there, and they nailed the Star Wars atmosphere so well.”

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Star Wars: Hunters is a casual shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

Star Wars: Hunters is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

Star Wars: Hunters was released on December 31, 2023.

Star Wars: Hunters was developed by NaturalMotion.

Star Wars: Hunters has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Star Wars: Hunters is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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