After a little reminder of yesterday’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, here’s another of our galleries. If you haven’t played this game yet, I recommend you correct this mistake immediately and check out our review and the article above from yesterday. Also, there are the recently released Star Wars Outlaws and much more. Like in the distant universe, you will uncover the mystery of many worlds in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. From the forest maps of Kashyyyk to the inhospitable canyons of Dathomir or the highlands of Bogano.
Diverse Offerings and Upcoming Sequel
Fallen Order has a lot to offer, as the images below will convince you. The game is diverse in its locations, and it would be hard to find a stereotype. It will also be coming out on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor this week, which makes a Fallen Order sequel. I would like to briefly mention that this is an auspicious title that will push the bar even further after the first few hours of play. But you will have to wait for more information.
In the meantime, follow us on social media and watch our website for more content on games from this fantastic franchise. Our review will be posted soon and will provide a closer look at the gameplay mechanics, stories, and characters that make Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order a unique and memorable experience. In the meantime, get ready to travel to a galaxy far away and enjoy these fantastic gameplay moments. May the Force be with you as you join us on this incredible adventure!
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Cal Kestis versus Second Sister
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Cal Kestis versus Second Sister
I remember when this previously unknown title came my way a few years ago, and I almost immediately loved it. It was even more of a shock to me that this game was made under EA, who was involved with Fallen Order as the publisher. Games like Battlefield 4, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield V, which many gamers did not receive positively, put a target on EA’s head. Specifically, for their alleged distortion of history in the games, racial agenda, or weak and short single-player campaigns at the expense of which multiplayer was given more care.
Also, there are well-known microtransaction scandals with the Star Wars Battlefront series of games. Combining those above and the so-called “greedy and political” approach to game development has made many gamers stop believing in EA. That’s why the revelation of Fallen Order in 2019 was a decent surprise to some, given that it was a purely single-player affair without microtransactions, which is not typical for EA over the last 10+ years.
But here we are despite all the surprises and the game with us. I launched the game then. Finished it. I enjoyed it (again this weekend, and it was even better on PS5). And now I am very much looking forward to the sequel, which I will be playing in the coming days. Of course, there will be no shortage of reviews, and this week to boot! In the meantime, in addition to this article, you can read our review or check out the gallery from Ubisoft’s newly released Star Wars Outlaws, which brings the franchise to the open world for the first time. The game was released on August 27th via the gold edition, providing early access three days earlier and on the 30th of August in the form of the standard edition.
But now, back to Fallen Order. I talked about it being a perfect game, which is quite a feat considering EA. Even though the company was “only” playing the role of publisher, direct development was handled by Respawn Entertainment. It is an action story adventure game with a core of Souls-like gameplay. The story was excellent, even by the brand’s standards. The locations were expansive, atmospheric, and very well done regarding level design in the style of, for example, Metroidvania.
As I said, the gameplay went in a completely different direction, closer to Dark Souls, for example. Here, you will find classic game mechanics such as bonfire (meditation), respawning enemies after using each meditation, and health replenishment. There is a need to be wary of attacks from groups of varied enemies and to constantly think about dodging. Lock on to a specific enemy, and so on. The only difference is that you have a lightsaber and can choose the difficulty. So, even a poor guy like me could have a smooth and uninterrupted experience. And that, by the way, on the PS5 version, even with 60fps, which always makes it all the more pleasing despite the game coming out before Sony’s fifth generation console.
I can recommend it if you don’t know the game or haven’t played it. I’ve written a Fallen Order review some time ago, so you don’t have to go far for the necessary information. I would also like to remind you that tomorrow, you can look forward to this game’s complete and beautiful gallery. Further on in the next few days, as I mentioned, the Jedi Survivor sequel review will follow with its full gallery, and you’ll be able to check out the next-gen upgraded Star Wars beauties from Respawn Entertainment once more.
Title: Star Wars Outlaws Type of Game: Open World Action Adventure Developer: Massive Entertainment Publisher: Ubisoft Released: 27.8 2024 Platforms Available: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Platform Reviewed: PlayStation 5 Level of Maturity: Teen (T)
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
Weplaygames.net Youtube Channel Star Wars Outlaws: Pyke’s base rampage gameplay video
A New Hope or Another Rehash?
Star Wars Outlaws is a game by Ubisoft. This simple to naive statement carries a certain amount of expectation and skepticism. And my goal is not to convince you that it’s a vastly different title than you imagine. It’s also a massive game in scope and ambition, so expect to spend dozens of hours in it, and the authors will try to overwhelm you with content. Star Wars Outlaws is polarizing from the get-go, and on top of that, you have to reckon that no test will describe this experience from A to Z. That’s like asking someone to tell you everything about the new Assassin without ever having heard of the franchise. So it’s like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It may be a new title, but it builds on everything you know from other open-world games, not just Ubisoft. And, of course, it adds something extra. And yes, even last year’s Avatar reminded me of the new one. This is not at times because it’s another game from Swedish studio Massive Entertainment, but because it now invites us into the Star Wars universe.
Weplaygames.net Youtube Channel Star Wars Outlaws: Sneaking through Canto Bight city
Kay Vess: The Reluctant Outlaw
Star Wars Outlaws is a game of many contradictions and conflicting emotions. It can entertain, pleasantly surprise, and delight. But it can also be frustrating and boring. The personality and character of the protagonist, Kay Vess, are also contradictory. In fact, she accidentally gets caught up in events beyond her control, as Star Wars does. However, she originally “only” dreamed of a better life. Fortunately, she’s not alone on this adventure. By her side is a cute little creature named Nix, who is always willing to help. But if you want to make the most of his abilities, you can’t rely on artificial intelligence and must actively command Nix. Other characters will eventually join the pair, but as you’ve probably guessed correctly by now, I deliberately don’t want to reveal anything about them. Nor about the circumstances that bring them together or how they come across each other. The bottom line is that in this open-world action-adventure game, you’re not just free to travel around one map, but you’ll visit several worlds. You can jump between them at will from a certain point on.
Thanks to the Trailblazer ship, gravity doesn’t weigh you down, and you can escape into space to escape your problems. However, there’s usually more trouble waiting for you. You don’t travel completely smoothly between the planet’s surface, orbit, and individual planet systems, but the authors cleverly mask the loading, making the illusion quite convincing. Action awaits you not only on the surface of the planets but also in space, but flying is not the main thing here. While it looks spectacular, it’s not actually much fun; it’s more of a diversion. After all, most of the main story missions take place on the surface, or at least aboard some space stations or ships. Each world is different and differs not only in environment but also in size. Some extensive maps allow you to travel freely and offer only a small populated area. A typical example is, of course, the desert Tatooine. Other worlds are more like natural barriers to specific corridors limiting cities or nature travel.
Weplaygames.net Youtube Channel Star Wars Outlaws: Escape from galactic empire station
An Authentic Star Wars Experience
But I certainly had no reason to complain about the variety or size of the maps. On the contrary, rendering the locations here is among the best the game offers. It’s also similar to Avatar, by the way. The developers are doing a great job with the license. They are trying to please fans by allowing them to visit the universe as they know it from the original films. The story is set between Episodes V and VI, and you can rightly guess that plenty of surprises and easter eggs are waiting for you. If it occurs to you that you can visit a familiar place given the circumstances, the writers have thought of that and will allow you to do so. You’re not wrong if you bump into a familiar character here and there, too. Outlaws handles the atmosphere, props, and the whole set well. It feels like an authentic story from an old trilogy. The world here is familiar, dirty, slightly western, and has a deliberately 80s feel and style. It’s evident in the main character, who is reminiscent of Sigourney Weaver and her Ellen Ripley.
Unfortunately, the authors didn’t take full advantage of this magical world in terms of story. I was surprised that the plot is one-sided, and the storyline is not very interesting. I probably wouldn’t play Outlaws because of the script alone. When you can make a giant open-world Star Wars game, you would first try to create an incredible story to tell people. There’s a lot of talking, but the dialogue moves you from one quest to the next. And that finally brings us to the gameplay itself. Outlaws do indeed offer you a large variety of side quests and activities, with the authors encouraging you to explore their world yourself actively and not just chase the story. But if you want to, there’s no one and nothing stopping you from playing Outlaws as a more or less linear action-adventure game. You won’t encounter any obstacles, the need to grind, XP, or other things developers often want to slow players down. But even if you follow the main storyline, be prepared for the game to take around 20 hours for casual players. Dozens more can be invested in optional content.
Weplaygames.net Youtube Channel Star Wars Outlaws: Shootout at Sliro Ruback’s mansion
Rinse, Repeat, Regret
Even though you have large maps, many different skills, and lots of equipment at your disposal, often, the action unfolds much the same or according to a few predetermined scenarios. This started to bother me over time. Usually, you can choose to sneak or shoot your way to your objective. Periodically, you have to infiltrate various bases and (ideally) not raise the alarm, similar to many other games, including Assassins, the Avatar above, or Metal Gear Solid V. It’s in the stealth arcades that you almost can’t do without Nix. He can help you distract guards, open doors or vents, sabotage alarms, grab an important item, and rob an enemy; thanks to him, Kay even has something of a sixth sense that reveals the location of enemies or important items in the area. And for that matter, you might as well whip your enemies into the nearest bushes like in Assassin. Once things go wrong, though, the game turns into a frantic cover-up in which you primarily kill with your upgraded blaster. Still, you also occasionally and temporarily use a found weapon and can dish out fisticuffs. Nix can also help you in combat, but it’s with your direct instructions.
The protagonist can do a lot. In that sense, Outlaws feels like a game from an established franchise, but it simply builds on familiar foundations. In addition to sneaking around and fighting, you can ride a speeder, trade, or upgrade all sorts of things. Occasionally, you’ll even get a choice during dialogue. Usually, though, it comes down to who you side with. Whose tent will you side with, and who will you betray at the exact moment? Because the reputation system is with you throughout the game, it affects who you talk to, who you can trade with, and where you can enter. In addition to the Empire, several rival criminal organizations are in the game. You (ideally) try to balance your relationships with them at all times because pleasing someone sometimes means pissing someone else off. Good relationships then lead to various benefits and rewards. Bad ones, on the other hand, draw another target on your back.
Even if you can’t avoid a fight, it’s far from being all about the fight. Kay uses a lot of other equipment. She can hack into enemy systems and disable them; for example, pick electronic locks and use a flashlight, binoculars, or a grappling hook. She often resembles a space Lara Croft because she can jump, climb, hand-climb on ledges, and so on. And you can always collect and upgrade. Your weapon gradually gets different firing modes (each suited to a different enemy), as does spaceship, speeder, etc. You can also unlock upgrades by completing specific challenges. And when you’ve had enough of the chores, you can keep yourself occupied by playing slots or betting on the races. The universe is full of possibilities, as are the Outlaws, but I still felt that some missions got repetitive. And it was hard to escape the stereotype. The gameplay could be better, but it could be more exceptional and exciting. Even though the authors give you quite a bit of freedom when approaching a problem and completing a mission.
What surprised me a bit in a bad way was the graphics. I don’t particularly care for the way games look. I’m rather undemanding in that sense, and form doesn’t win out over content for me. However, on the PS5, Star Wars Outlaws looks ambiguous. I’ve already talked about style and aesthetics. These are handled excellently. Some of the cinematics look nice as well. But in-game, I found the graphics disappointing in places despite the pretty landscapes. In performance mode, however, I had to accept that the image was quite out of focus by the standards of new games. In the distance, everything “falls apart” and disappears in a strange haze. Some worlds look more flattering than others, and I was blown away by a few maps, specifically the epic-looking space orbits. However, it still has to be said that the graphics, while not ugly, look unpolished, and the game lacks power on the console, so you must sacrifice everything else for 60 fps. Especially since the title, for some reason, primarily offers you black-bar gameplay in an unconventional aspect ratio, which I quickly dismissed. But I’ll point out again that the attractive universe, nicely designed locations, and overall setting still make the world look pretty good most of the time.
The Soundtrack and Stability: A Double-Edged Lightsaber
I have no complaints about the music or dubbing, then. I enjoyed the soundtrack immensely, and I also really liked the acting performances. The sound effects and assorted zounds also perfectly illustrate the familiar mood. Special praise should be given to the game’s rich customization options, whether it’s the difficulty and its various aspects, the interface, or the accessibility elements, and not to forget the excellent photo mode. On the other hand, I have to complain that the game sometimes crashes during missions. Also, as usual with similar games, sometimes the NPCs and AI go a bit wild, and now and then, I wondered about a strangely placed checkpoint. Once, the game even reloaded me after dying right in front of an enemy while sneaking through an enemy base where I was trying not to set off the alarm… that hasn’t happened to me in 12 years of playing video games. Fortunately, though, I handled the situation with ease. Otherwise, considering the game’s scope, the world works decently enough, and I didn’t encounter too many bugs.
Despite any reservations, this was a fun trip, but with some reservations. If you’re expecting a superb event, you’ll be disappointed. You may walk away satisfied if you have a decent open-world action adventure in an enticing universe. While the title could have turned out better, I have a very simple way to praise it and prove to you that it deserves fan attention and a grade of decent above average in a good way.
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Step into the thrilling underworld of the Star Wars galaxy with our fresh Star Wars Outlaws gameplay gallery! Before releasing our comprehensive review, we’re thrilled to share some of the game’s most breathtaking and heart-pounding moments.
Cute Nix
Experience Kay Vess’s daring escapades. Watch her navigate crime-ridden planets. See her outsmart the Galactic Empire. Witness her face-offs with dangerous bounty hunters. Join us in exploring Star Wars Outlaws. Dive deep into its rich, immersive, open world. Discover what makes this game a groundbreaking addition for the series’ fans. From Tatooine’s gritty streets to Outer Rim syndicate hideouts, adventure awaits. Every corner of this galaxy holds secrets and danger.
Stormtrooper checkpoint
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The galaxy far, far away has always presented an opportunity to tell a unique intergalactic story. The Star Wars brand has been nurtured over the years, bringing us cinematic and gaming experiences that have been a joy to discover. It’s a shame that Star Wars Outlaws won’t be one of them after the first 6 hours of play. Star Wars Outlaws is an action-adventure game set in an open world. Across five planets, you’ll have to sneak into enemy bases, use your enhanced blaster to eliminate them, and climb the rubble left by the war. Outlaws occur between the fifth and sixth episodes of the movie saga, and while the Empire tries to hold its ground, the Rebels want to stop it.
The not-so-guarded rest of the world is seeing a rise in crime syndicates. And it is in this world that the story’s protagonist, Kay Vess, finds herself. The story tells of an ambitious heroine trying to make it in an underworld full of traitors and murderers, which would, at its core, be nothing wrong. Except what can we say so far that the game does a much better job of telling the story of the outside world than the protagonist herself? However, of course, I’ve only played “only” 6 hours so far. Still, in veterinary titles, the story is generally strongest in the beginning and end. I haven’t had the same feeling yet, so the game makes me skeptical.
What pleased me, on the other hand, after the first couple of hours of play is that you meet characters who react to your actions, or you can respond to their speeches and woes. For example, you might be walking down the street and notice that representatives of one of the syndicates are blackmailing a merchant. If he decides to intervene, you can bribe, persuade, or disarm the aggressors. Other times, characters will outright ask you for help.
Since this is an open world, the question of the side content also arises. I’m referring to the most problematic part of Star Wars Outlaws. The quests and gameplay you will use to complete them are generic and done according to one template. In the game, you’ll undertake a few basic activities: sneaking around, firing your blaster, overcoming environmental obstacles, or flying your spaceship.
On the other hand, stealth is one of the most used mechanics and works well here. The title has prepared for it and can offer you a playground ready for experimentation. You can use ventilation and hidden alleys, silently choke enemies, or put them to sleep. Alternatively, disarm them all loudly.
Lost in the Galaxy: Navigational Nightmares
The thing you’ll hate when navigating locations or moving from point A to point B, either on foot or a speeder, is orientation in space. I’m not kidding when I say this is one of the worst guidance systems I’ve seen in a game. The game provides a compass that will start guiding you when you select one of the quests or allow you to view a point in space.
Only, instead of guiding you through each aisle, the point in space appears several hundred kilometers away from you, and it doesn’t care that if you go in that direction, you’ll very quickly crash into a wall, mountain, or whatever. This will put you in situations where you’ll be running around the alleys of cities in confusion or opening the map every five seconds to see if you’ve accidentally taken a wrong turn. In short, you’ll be frustrated to the point where you’ll want to throw the controller out the window.
Glitches and Visual Mediocrity
And it needs to be helped by the graphics or the technical state of the game. You can play the title on PlayStation 5 in either quality or performance mode. While quality mainly improves the resolution and textures of the world while reducing frames per second, performance does the exact opposite. It often happens when I pause the game for more than 10 minutes and go to play again, so for about the first 30 seconds; the game drops to a painful 30fps before everything returns to normal. Otherwise, in both game modes, the visuals of the game look… “OK”.
Then, the techie state, which is in early access, is not surprising but still quite annoying. Flickering textures, various minor glitches, or even for some unknown reason, placed barrels and crates right in the way to the shaft where I wanted to go as an actual thief and steal something, but I just couldn’t. Luckily, at least it wasn’t a story path because I wouldn’t have been able to continue. Speaking of which, the game also tried my patience on that one. My screen went dark at one point, and I couldn’t play. Fortunately, a save restart helped.
This is my preliminary information for you after the first day of playing. Star Wars Outlaws certainly has its merits in certain aspects, but it is also marred by several bugs or bad decisions regarding game design. But you’ll find out how I feel about the game in a few days when I’ve fully completed the game. In the meantime, you can read more Star Wars Outlaws articles on our page, including an upcoming gallery tomorrow, which we’re preparing for you before the full review arrives.
