Star Wars Outlaws

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"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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story502 positive mentions

optimization64 negative mentions

The game captures the Star Wars atmosphere beautifully, with stunning graphics and immersive environments.
The story is engaging, offering a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe by focusing on a smuggler's life rather than Jedi.
Gameplay is enjoyable, with a mix of stealth, exploration, and combat that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play at times.
Performance issues are prevalent, with long loading times and inconsistent frame rates, even on high-end PCs.
The stealth mechanics can feel clunky and repetitive, leading to a lack of excitement in gameplay.

story
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The story of "Star Wars Outlaws" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging yet somewhat predictable and formulaic. While the narrative centers around a morally gray protagonist navigating the criminal underworld, it often relies on familiar tropes and lacks depth in character development. Despite its shortcomings, the game is praised for its immersive world and the integration of side quests that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the Star Wars universe.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are fun and enjoyable.”
- “The story is great, and keeps me engaged and wanting to progress, the cities are huge and full of hidden places to explore and backtrack to when you get better gear.”
- “The story is honestly a bit weak, but the missions are solid.”
- “The story is alright but the missions get pretty dull even when losing and gaining trust from different crime syndicates.”
- “The dialogue and scenes are beyond yawn-able and truly some of the least thought-provoking narrative that's spoon-fed to you with "did you catch that" dialogue moments referring to a special scene or moment that really bog down the wow factor for me.”
- “The story is mediocre at best but if you are a fan of the series and are interested in exploration then this is pretty solid.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Star Wars Outlaws" offers a mix of engaging mechanics, including stealth, gunplay, and exploration, with many players enjoying the variety and immersive world. However, criticisms highlight issues such as repetitive tasks, clunky controls, and underwhelming stealth mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game captures the Star Wars atmosphere well, it often feels like a blend of familiar Ubisoft gameplay elements without significant innovation.
- “The gameplay loop is engaging and varied.”
- “The mechanics are fun, the story is engaging, and the Star Wars spirit is well captured.”
- “The gameplay offers a variety of experiences, though some aspects feel underwhelming or repetitive over time.”
- “The gameplay is pretty boring, to be honest, and the tutorial missions are fairly long.”
- “The gameplay is shallow, but varied.”
- “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 of "Star Wars Outlaws" have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and immersive environments that effectively capture the Star Wars aesthetic. However, numerous reports highlight significant performance issues, including crashes, low frame rates, and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end systems. While some players find the graphics breathtaking and worth the experience, others criticize the optimization and technical shortcomings, suggesting that the game demands high-end hardware to fully appreciate its visual fidelity.
- “There is a jungle planet and as I stepped off my ship the visuals and sounds were so immersive I swear I could feel the sticky humidity and smell the jungle.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the world is immersive, making it a great game to get lost in.”
- “The graphics, art, and sounds create an immersive Star Wars experience while the open world creates a dimension of space and movement.”
- “My only gripe are the graphical issues and low frame rates.”
- “The graphics in this game 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 constantly crashes, the graphics even on their highest settings are some of the worst on a modern game, I would not recommend anyone paying full price for this game nor half price for this game.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, low frame rates, and crashes, particularly on lower-end systems. While some users with high-end PCs have managed to achieve stable performance, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, requiring extensive tweaking to run smoothly. Despite its visual appeal, the game's demanding requirements and inconsistent performance have led to frustration among players, highlighting a need for further optimization patches.
- “There's a guide on YouTube on how to get the best visuals and the best performance.”
- “I can honestly say this game is very well optimized and the game engine is solid.”
- “Performance-wise, the game runs fine on my hardware, but the settings menu feels undercooked and could use more polish.”
- “The DLSS 4 implementation is so broken that the quality mode looks worse than FSR 3 in performance mode.”
- “My PC well exceeds the minimum specs, yet even after a couple of hours tweaking settings just so it would run at all, the performance is still so terrible that I can hardly play.”
- “This is just a poorly optimized and buggy mess of a game.”
stability
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the experience. Issues such as NPCs spawning in unreachable locations, falling through the environment, and frame rate drops are common, leading to frustration among users. While some players have noted improvements following patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains unstable and poorly optimized, making it difficult to recommend without reservations.
- “Runs great, good graphics, gameplay is fun and smooth, story is interesting and all the side quests (so far 6 hours in) are not repetitive and annoying, they're pretty interesting.”
- “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.”
- “Missions are buggy and sometimes mission-critical NPCs will spawn in impossible to reach positions or behave in a way that makes the mission impossible to complete.”
- “Ubisoft should be ashamed for releasing such a buggy game and still not patching it 4 months after release.”
- “The game is beautiful, the story is okay, but the bugs and glitches are driving me nuts.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in "Star Wars Outlaws" is widely praised for its authenticity and immersive quality, effectively capturing the essence of the Star Wars universe. Reviewers highlight the beautifully crafted environments, bustling towns, and engaging NPC interactions that enhance the overall experience. Despite some gameplay flaws, the game's stunning visuals and atmospheric design make it a compelling choice for fans looking to explore a richly detailed galaxy.
- “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.”
- “The atmosphere, environments, and art design is some of the best that I have seen in a Star Wars game, and the characters, writing, and music fit seamlessly into the Star Wars setting.”
- “Outlaws is a solid Star Wars game that truly nails what it feels like to live in that galaxy far, far away; it is dripping with atmosphere.”
- “Ubisoft has tried to make an Assassin's Creed game in a Star Wars setting, but focused completely on atmosphere and nothing on gameplay.”
- “However, where the game shines in atmosphere and setting, it slightly falters in its story.”
- “It definitely has some flaws, like a simple stealth system and a lackluster spaceship simulation, but the mission style, world, and particularly the atmosphere really sold me.”
music
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The music in the game has received a mixed response, with many praising its ability to immerse players in the Star Wars universe through a captivating soundtrack and sound design that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some reviewers highlighted the originality and cinematic quality of the score, others expressed disappointment over the absence of classic Star Wars themes, feeling that it detracted from the experience. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal, despite some critiques regarding its memorability and volume levels.
- “The music and sound design bring the world to life, fully immersing you in that galaxy far, far away.”
- “The soundtrack is also great, with classic Star Wars elements and also some new ones.”
- “I am absolutely in love with this game, the environments and characters are incredibly beautifully made, the voice acting is fantastic and the music is incredible.”
- “The only thing that I'm majorly disappointed in is that the original cantina song 'Mad About Me' isn't available at any cantina; it's not even played at the Mos Eisley cantina, which could have been a great fan service.”
- “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.”
- “Background music doesn't sound Star Wars-y at all, which kills immersion.”
grinding
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the ability to skip tedious mini-games and missions, many criticize the repetitive and clunky nature of combat and side quests, leading to a sense of boredom. However, some users note that the game is less grindy compared to other titles in the genre, allowing for a more streamlined experience without excessive farming for upgrades.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Not an overabundance of resources and not too grindy to get what you need.”
- “The combat is lackluster, the stealth is simple, the missions are tedious, the main character is boring... there is so much potential here but sadly it's wasted.”
- “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.”
- “Finding your way around the map is tedious as some areas aren't marked on maps and you often can't tell the location of obstacles.”
humor
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted, with players enjoying witty dialogue, amusing character interactions, and comical moments stemming from gameplay quirks and bugs. The main character's growth from a hilariously incompetent thief to a more capable hero adds to the comedic charm, while the goofy design of certain characters and the absurdity of situations, like a small character defeating armored foes, contribute to the overall lighthearted tone. Despite some critiques regarding the depth of companion interactions, the game successfully balances humor with engaging storytelling and worldbuilding.
- “Fun game, excellent worldbuilding and good dialogue with surprisingly frequent humorous inserts.”
- “The characters are all enjoyable and funny, unique and flawed in their own ways.”
- “It's loaded with character, humor, and an attention to detail that really impresses.”
character development
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the depth and relationships of certain characters, particularly the protagonist Kay, while others criticize it as lacking and poorly executed. Players noted that while there are moments of engaging character dynamics, overall development feels watered down and unsatisfying, especially in comparison to other titles. The narrative pacing and character interactions are appreciated, but many feel that the potential for richer development was not fully realized.
- “The narrative is well-paced, with a mix of action, intrigue, and character development that keeps players invested.”
- “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.”
- “Overall, Star Wars Outlaws delivers an exciting adventure with engaging gameplay and breathtaking visuals but falls short in its storytelling and character development.”
- “If you have played any of the newer Assassin's Creed games, it is like that but with the character development drastically watered down.”
- “The game design and layout was very poor; leveling up, upgrades, and character development were a real letdown and structured badly. There's a lot that should have been done differently that could be fixed with patches or updates, but they won't.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players feeling genuinely moved by the story's complexity and certain character arcs, while others criticize the lack of depth and emotional investment in the characters. Although the game successfully immerses players in the Star Wars universe and elicits some emotional responses, many feel that it falls short of delivering a truly impactful narrative experience compared to other titles. Overall, while there are moments of emotional resonance, the game struggles to create lasting connections with its characters and story.
- “With the gorgeous graphics, the story starts simple but grows in complexity, and by the end, I was genuinely moved emotionally.”
- “But beyond the story, the game made me feel something.”
- “Completing the story actually gave me an emotional response multiple times too.”
- “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.”
replayability
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Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players praise the game for its excellent storytelling and various systems that enhance replay value, others feel it lacks significant replayability. Many highlight the potential for replay through contracts and upcoming DLCs, but some express concerns about performance issues affecting their experience.
- “Excellent storytelling with great replayability.”
- “I believe there is a great deal of replayability in this game.”
- “The story is wonderful and is paced well; there's no long stretches of nothing, no long drawn-out endings, and enough replayability and content via the contracts system that when you want to stop is entirely your call.”
- “I don't see a lot of replay value though.”
- “Just be prepared for some bumps along the way and not a lot of replayability.”
- “The story is wonderful and is paced well, there's no long stretches of nothing, no long drawn out endings, and enough replayability and content via the contracts system that when you want to stop is entirely your call.”
monetization
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Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively, with users appreciating the absence of excessive microtransactions and DLC, especially in contrast to other franchises like EA's. While there are concerns about potential future monetization issues, the current base game is praised for its quality and adherence 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.”
- “I thought it would be another sad instance of a live service microtransaction cash grab by ruining a fundamentally single-player concept or game.”
- “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.”
- “The galaxy’s biggest threat isn’t the Empire, but mediocre cash grabs disguised as 'new adventures'.”