Star Wars Outlaws

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Star Wars Outlaws is a single player open world shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio and was released on June 9, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Star Wars Outlaws" is a single-player, action-adventure game that offers a good plot and enjoyable game mechanics. As scoundrel Kay Vess, explore the galaxy's distinct locations, fight crime syndicates, and experience an original scoundrel story. The game boasts an open world filled with opportunity, but note that it has been reported to have bugs. Pre-purchase now to receive the Kessel Runner Bonus Pack!

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story822 positive mentions

optimization106 negative mentions

The game captures the Star Wars atmosphere beautifully, with immersive environments and engaging sound design.
Kay Vess and her companion Nix are well-developed characters that add charm and depth to the story.
The gameplay offers a mix of stealth and action, allowing players to approach missions in various ways.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
The story can feel predictable and lacks depth, with some characters being underdeveloped.
The stealth mechanics are often clunky, and the game can feel repetitive with its mission structure.

story
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The story of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it entertaining yet predictable and formulaic. While some appreciate the engaging characters and the unique perspective of a smuggler's life in the Star Wars universe, others criticize the narrative for being shallow and lacking depth, often feeling like a series of repetitive fetch quests. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for fans of the franchise, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more profound or innovative storyline.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are fun, and the game really nails that Star Wars atmosphere.”
- “The story is entertaining with a few cameos from episodes 1-6 lore.”
- “The story is well written, the world keeps you engaged, and the skills/abilities progression feels natural.”
- “Terrible storytelling.”
- “The writers are as shallow and dumb as the characters and story they wrote. The devs are a lazy bunch who can't code for shit, and whoever funded this game creation, what a waste of money.”
- “The story feels empty.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its blend of stealth, exploration, and action elements reminiscent of other Ubisoft titles. While some appreciate the immersive world and engaging mechanics, others criticize the gameplay for being repetitive, shallow, and plagued by technical issues such as crashes and bugs. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for fans of the franchise, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking innovative gameplay or depth.
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, allowing different tactical approaches to toy with the enemies.”
- “The gameplay offers a variety of experiences, though some aspects feel underwhelming or repetitive over time.”
- “The gameplay loop is interesting and engaging, with a mix of stealth, combat, and open-world exploration that keeps things fresh.”
- “The gameplay itself feels surprisingly shallow for a modern AAA release.”
- “The gameplay loop involves traveling across the map to pick up individual items or trigger dialogue in a way that feels like the world is merely a slow way of navigating one big menu.”
- “The stealth mechanics are shockingly weak for a studio that has done it well in far cry, ac, ghost recon, etc. within an hour or so you realize the stealth segments are largely mini-games to use the AI companion (Nix).”
graphics
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The graphics in "Star Wars Outlaws" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and immersive environments that capture the essence of the Star Wars universe. However, players frequently report performance issues, including crashes, graphical glitches, and subpar optimization, particularly on lower-end systems. While the game showcases impressive detail and atmosphere, it often struggles with technical execution, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
- “The world design, visuals, and overall atmosphere are easily the game’s strongest elements.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the environments perfectly capture the Star Wars universe.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the world is pretty vast.”
- “The graphics are terrible; I'm running a 4070 ti super and I can get above 90 fps on high settings, but even though it is set to high, the scenery graphics look bad.”
- “This game is a mess, poor graphics loading on a 4060 laptop, falling through the ground, sounds is unbelievably poor, skipping and jumping out of time with music.”
- “The graphics, while decent, aren't mind-blowing.”
optimization
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The optimization of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, crashes, and graphical glitches, even on high-end systems. While some users have managed to achieve stable performance with adjustments, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, particularly for lower-end hardware, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite its visual appeal, the game's technical shortcomings have overshadowed its potential, prompting calls for further optimization patches.
- “10 hours in and I haven’t experienced any performance issues.”
- “Overall performance is good and game mechanics are smooth and intuitive.”
- “I can honestly say this game is very well optimized and the game engine is solid.”
- “Terrible game, the optimization is just trash.”
- “The game is unoptimized, stutters, and runs like dog shit.”
- “This is just a poorly optimized and buggy mess of a game.”
stability
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The stability of the game has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users noted improvements since launch, the game remains riddled with bugs, including slow loading times and rendering issues, leading to mixed feelings about its playability. Overall, despite its enjoyable gameplay and visuals, the persistent instability has left many players frustrated and hesitant to recommend it.
- “Runs great, looks great, sounds great, plays great, and has a compelling coming-of-age street kid story dreaming of a better tomorrow.”
- “Looks great, runs great (had a few texture load-in issues but nothing too jarring), and the story is honestly really well done.”
- “Really like it so far, no glitches or other problems so I guess the new patch has solved problems it had at launch.”
- “I would love to recommend the game, unfortunately, it falls to the classic Ubisoft curse of being riddled with game-breaking bugs, glitches, and softlocks.”
- “The real problems are massive amounts of glitching, stuttering, clipping, game freezes, and outright crashes, and getting stuck inside of objects.”
- “This game has been out for a year and is still unacceptably buggy.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised as its standout feature, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning world design, immersive environments, and authentic Star Wars feel. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals and sound, which create a vibrant and engaging experience that captures the essence of the Star Wars universe. However, some critiques mention that while the atmosphere is strong, the gameplay and story may not always match its depth, leading to a mixed overall experience.
- “The atmosphere and locations are gorgeous and fun to explore.”
- “The game is a true gem, incredible Star Wars atmosphere without lightsabers.”
- “The atmosphere is simply phenomenal—whether you're exploring familiar worlds like Tatooine or new ones, the game nails the look and feel of Star Wars.”
- “Ubisoft has tried to make an Assassin's Creed game in a Star Wars setting, but focused completely on atmosphere and nothing on gameplay.”
- “Despite all its flaws, if they could have simply given me a good story, I would have adored this game. The visuals were there, the atmosphere was there; it had potential, but the story was lacking for the experience I was looking to get out of the game.”
- “Many design decisions seem simplistic, making the game lose its Star Wars logic and atmosphere at times.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ability to capture the essence of the Star Wars universe and enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted minor issues like stuttering or volume inconsistencies, the soundtrack is often described as grand, immersive, and cinematic, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the experience for players and evoking nostalgia for the franchise.
- “The music is grand, optimistic, and suggests a sense of awe in some places - in short, all the ingredients of an adventure.”
- “The soundtrack elevates every moment into something cinematic.”
- “The music and sound design bring the world to life, fully immersing you in that galaxy far, far away.”
- “The first five or eight seconds of the start music is really annoying.”
- “Music was very bland and forgettable outside the title screen score.”
- “If I had a major complaint, it's the lack of classic Star Wars music in this; it does what lots of the newer shows have done and made its own score almost entirely, which is fine, but without the classic John Williams music, I always feel like these properties lack the 'punch' they should have.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that missions often feel like fetch quests that drag on unnecessarily. While some appreciate the potential for exploration and character progression, the overall sentiment is that the gameplay can become a chore, with a lack of meaningful rewards for the time invested. Despite some positive remarks about the story and character development, the grind-heavy mechanics detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Not an overabundance of resources and not too grindy to get what you need.”
- “The game is extremely tedious and slow-paced.”
- “Many quests are just tedious fetch missions—go to one end of the map on foot, then back again.”
- “Unfortunately, that's where the praise stops—because everything else is bogged down by frustrating design choices that turn what should have been an exciting journey into a tedious grind.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in both intentional comedic moments and unintentional glitches, such as janky AI and awkward character interactions. Characters like Kay Vess and her pet Nix are highlighted for their funny dialogue and relatable quirks, while the storyline's blend of seriousness and humor resonates well with fans. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its narrative and gameplay, though some players noted inconsistencies in character interactions and emotional depth.
- “Now go do this very important mission for me that requires asking people things. Also, being nervous when a stormtrooper asks for your ID after you just wiped out a garrison because the stealth is mid, is hilarious.”
- “The characters and dialogue have been amazing and really funny at times, and I really like Kay, and of course Nyx, your pet!”
- “It's loaded with character, humor, and an attention to detail that really impresses.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players feeling deeply moved by character arcs and story beats, while others criticize the lack of emotional depth and connection to the main character. Supporting characters like Kd and Nix enhance the emotional journey, but many feel that the narrative fails to deliver impactful payoffs, leaving emotional gaps. Overall, while there are moments of genuine emotion, the game struggles to achieve the depth and resonance expected from a story set in the Star Wars universe.
- “Kd and Nix are great supporting characters and help flesh out Kay's emotional journey.”
- “Both added stories were engaging, packed with genuine emotional beats that hit exactly where they were meant to.”
- “With the gorgeous graphics, the story starts simple but grows in complexity, and by the end, I was genuinely moved emotionally.”
- “The story is boring and lacks depth, making it hard to connect emotionally with the characters.”
- “The gameplay feels shallow, which diminishes any potential emotional impact.”
- “Repetitive side quests and restrictive controls take away from the overall emotional experience.”
character development
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the subtle growth of characters like Ves, while others criticize the lack of depth and progression for the main character, Kay. Many reviews highlight that although the narrative has potential, it often plays it safe, resulting in underwhelming character arcs and interactions. Overall, while there are moments of engaging character dynamics, the execution leaves much to be desired, with calls for more customization and meaningful development throughout the gameplay.
- “I feel like Ves’ character development, while subtle, is nice.”
- “I liked her motivation, I liked her character development (going from an inexperienced and over their head criminal to an expert outlaw, playing the games of the syndicates), and I enjoyed her relationships with the other members of her crew, who I also enjoyed.”
- “It’s a refreshing take on the Star Wars narrative, allowing for deeper character development and player agency.”
- “The other place where the game falls short is the main character design; she looks a little like an alien.”
- “Overall, Star Wars Outlaws delivers an exciting adventure with engaging gameplay and breathtaking visuals but falls short in its storytelling and character development.”
- “Kay has almost negative character development, going from a sub-par pickpocket to a sub-par gunslinger with below-average intelligence to a decent outlaw that refuses to accept she's an outlaw.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its excellent storytelling and diverse gameplay options, such as different syndicate routes and contracts, which enhance replay value. However, others note that the lack of meaningful choices and limited content for completionists detracts from the overall replayability experience. While some find it infinitely replayable, many agree that improvements in future sequels could significantly enhance this aspect.
- “Replayable, great story, beautiful visuals, and all of the details are wonderful.”
- “Excellent storytelling with great replayability.”
- “The story is wonderful and is paced well; there's enough replayability and content via the contracts system that when you want to stop is entirely your call.”
- “There's some limited replayability - if you're a completionist, but really there's nothing worthwhile to chase down that gives a sense of accomplishment.”
- “So decisions don't matter, which lowers the replay value.”
- “Just be prepared for some bumps along the way and not a lot of replayability.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the presence of pushy in-game purchases and DLCs perceived as cash grabs that disrupt immersion. While some appreciate the game's quality and adherence to Star Wars lore, there are concerns that future updates may lean towards exploitative microtransactions typical of the industry. Overall, players hope for a balance between monetization and maintaining a strong single-player experience.
- “When Ubisoft makes an effort and doesn't just go by the numbers, they do produce good work. I'm sure with time this franchise will become ridden with the usual microtransactions and useless DLC, but as a base game, it's fun and has paid a lot of attention to Star Wars lore.”
- “It’s refreshing to have a Star Wars game that not only looks great but also runs reasonably well—no absurd microtransactions like EA’s offerings and no frustration from poor optimization like Respawn’s games.”
- “Do not get the DLCs; they are cash grabs.”
- “Sometimes the in-game purchases felt a bit pushy, disrupting the immersion of being a lone scoundrel making my own way through the galaxy.”
- “I thought it would be another sad instance of live service microtransaction cash grab by ruining a fundamentally single player concept or game.”