Star Wars Outlaws Review Roundup: A New Direction for the Franchise
A look at the critics reviews of Star Wars Outlaws that praise the game's new direction while acknowledging occasional technical issues.
Aug 30, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws delivers a brilliant new open world to Star Wars gamers, but occasional technical issues prevent it from becoming a true masterpiece.
Why It Matters: Thegame explores the Star Wars underworld, focusing on smuggling and crime syndicates. It offers a unique experience that diverges from traditional Jedi-centric narratives found in the recent Star Wars: Jedi series.
Key Insights:
Open-World Dynamics: Both Esquire and The Washington Post acknowledge the game’s reliance on the “Ubisoft formula.” Esquire notes that it’s a solid, if familiar, experience that captures Star Wars without relying on heavy fan service. The Washington Post highlights the game’s attention to detail but warns of repetitive mission structures.
Gameplay Mechanics: Critics praise the mix of stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving for its variety, though Kotaku notes inconsistencies in AI behavior and some frustrations with save points.
Syndicate System: Both IGN and Rolling Stone commend the syndicate mechanics, which allow player choices to significantly impact gameplay, creating dynamic and tense moments.
The Bottom Line: Star Wars Outlaws stands out for its exploration of the Star Wars underworld and engaging gameplay mechanics, but some familiar pitfalls of open-world design and uneven storytelling weigh it down. Still, for fans, it’s a compelling experience in a galaxy far, far away.
Eric Eilersen is a Senior Writer at Youtini and co-host of The Youtini Show. He loves collecting Star Wars Funkos, lightsabers, and LEGO as well as playing video games, reading Brandon Sanderson novels, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his partner and pets. You can follow him at @EricEilersen.
