Star Wars Outlaws: Surprisingly Impressive

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So, picture this: Star Wars Outlaws. Yeah, the game kinda stumbled outta the gate when it first dropped and folks didn’t exactly roll out a red carpet. I mean, the reviews were pretty much a shoulder shrug. But you’ll see loads of voices in places like its subreddit going, “Hey, should I even bother with this game?” And I’m here to say, if channeling your inner Han Solo sounds like a blast, absolutely dive in. Seriously.

Remember those rage-inducing stealth missions at the start? Yeah, they were a total buzzkill. But boom, fast forward to November 2024—poof, they’re gone. Now if you’re playing as Kay Vess and some Imperial buffoon catches you sneaking around, it’s not instant failure. You can just flip the switch and go all Danny DeVito on them—cue the blasting sounds. And oh man, does shooting feel satisfying. I tried being sneaky ‘cause, y’know, you gotta give it a chance, but lemme tell you, smacking a Stormtrooper in the face feels pretty sweet.

Anyway, the whole auto-fail thing? Bye-bye. And now, there’s this massive, chaotic galaxy at your feet. Visit famous spots like Kijimi—yep, the one from Episode IX—and Cantonica, which you might know from that swanky scene in Episode VIII. Tatooine? Done perfectly. Massive nailed those details, from the Mos Eisley spaceport to Jabba’s lair where there are Easter eggs galore. Yeah, been there, seen it.

Not pretending Outlaws is flawless, by any stretch. It’s got a heap of ideas flying at you, and yes, there’s that whole collecting gig typical of Ubisoft titles. But here’s a tip—ignore whatever doesn’t grab you. I didn’t touch the speeder races at all, only got into space battles when I was backed into a narrative corner. But there’s enough fun in jumping around like Nathan Drake and some third-person shooting to keep you occupied.

And wait, there’s Sabacc! Honestly, turn that into its own standalone game, kinda like Gwent from Witcher 3. It’s that fun and just screams Vegas casino, doesn’t it? I’m not usually forking out for DLCs—way too much on my gaming plate—but the “Wild Card” mission in Outlaws is a gem. Fantastic Sabacc action before everything spirals into chaos.

Then there’s “A Pirate’s Fortune,” dropped on May 15. Maybe the last bit of fresh content? Who knows. But it’s jumping onto the Nintendo Switch 2 this September. Perfect for space adventures and card games when you need a break from Mario Kart.

So if you picked up Outlaws and shelved it, or just need an open-world escape, dive back in. Trust me, it’s totally worth it just for Sabacc alone.

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There you go, sentiments and quirks all tossed in like a mix tape.