Home » Star Wars Outlaws: A Quick Review

Star Wars Outlaws: A Quick Review

Seven Laurent08 mins
image of Star Wars Outlaws
Last Updated on December 11, 2024 by Dan

Ubisoft always tries to play on the safe side of things, including their games. However, Star Wars Outlaws is unique enough to be ambitious.

Frutiger Aero: Y2K’s Beloved Aesthetic
ALSO READ
Frutiger Aero: Y2K’s Beloved Aesthetic

Although Star Wars Outlaws follows the standard mix of a third-person shooter, the sandbox open-world will stun you. It could be one of the more underrated games of this generation. Yet, it simply does not compare to the absolute powerhouse Black Myth: Wukong. So, how does it leave a staple and why can we say that it’s unique? The answer lies in the world of Star Wars, in a galaxy far, far away.

The Direction for Star Wars Outlaws

You play the game as Kay Vess, the main protagonist who might go toe-to-toe with Han Solo. The only thing that puts her above Han is her ability to stay composed and solve problems without a blaster. Kay is a typical roguish character who grew up doing the odd job and scores just to stay alive. Yet, that’s not the only thing out of place in this game.

Usually, a Star Wars game would mention the force and show us the power of lightsabers. Star Wars Outlaws takes us on a different path, far removed from the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith. Massive Entertainment showed us that there are more things happening on the other side of the galaxy. Although insignificant, it gives us an insight into the lives of people during the conflict.

You also won’t find any mention of Kay tying into the canonical storyline. Instead, you’ll just be playing as her making money and surviving. There are times that you can even forget the main quest and fall deep into the roleplay. Heck, why not play some Sabacc to pass the time in real life? You could lose everything, but you can also earn a whole lot more.
image of Star Wars Outlaws gameplay screenshot
Image Taken from IGDB | Owned by Lucasfilm Ltd.

When Does Star Wars Outlaw Happen?

The story takes place some time between the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. So, you can expect tons of Stormtroopers and some sneaking around action. After all, you wouldn’t want to be branded as a rebel, would you? Another thing that we think was fun was the amount of vent-crawling you had to go through.
 
Yes, you read that right. You and your pet, Nix, will crawl through a lot of vents in the four cities shown in Star Wars Outlaws. However, there are more interesting things, like eating. Eating in video games has never been any title’s strong suit. We can see from Monster Hunter cutscenes and many other games to skip the meal and earn the buff.
 
In this game, you can experience top-tier street cuisine during war time in the back alleys. There will be cutscenes showing you, specifically, how Che Mosska, the droid chef, will prepare the dish. After that, you can also enjoy quick-time events for each spoonful of food.
 
However, though it does add to the game, that is not the main quest you are looking for. Kay’s story in Star Wars Outlaws involves assembling a crew for a heist that will help them get rid of the Empire. Honestly, it was everybody’s plan to steer clear of the Empire during this time.
 
Here’s a gameplay of Star Wars Outlaws:

What Are the Drawbacks?

The only drawbacks we can mention is the split personality of the game and it’s absence of sentimentality. In one moment, you could be roleplaying as Kay being the rogue that she is. However, you also become a cliff-scaling, head-bashing thief that goes through platforms like any other Ubisoft game.
 
Although we can form a connection with Kay and Nix, the rest of her crew are essentially random NPCs that we eventually forget. Building sentiment for other characters has always been a problem for Ubisoft, wherein they can never make us feel attached to them. Sometimes, we can see the effort, but it always falls short because there’s not enough interaction in Star Wars Outlaws.
 
image of Star Wars Outlaws screenshot gameplay cutscene dialogue
Image Taken from IGDB | Owned by Lucasfilm Ltd.
The only drawbacks we can mention is the split personality of the game and it’s absence of sentimentality. In one moment, you could be roleplaying as Kay being the rogue that she is. However, you also become a cliff-scaling, head-bashing thief that goes through platforms like any other Ubisoft game.
 
Although we can form a connection with Kay and Nix, the rest of her crew are essentially random NPCs that we eventually forget. Building sentiment for other characters has always been a problem for Ubisoft, wherein they can never make us feel attached to them. Sometimes, we can see the effort, but it always falls short because there’s not enough interaction in Star Wars Outlaws.
 
Be sure to read our other review articles to keep up with what’s hot and what’s not in the gaming world. Stay tuned and catch the gaming current with GameEels!

Related News