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I had a fun time, but I’m left with some lingering concerns regarding Ubisoft’s open-world design.
What is Star Wars Outlaws?
Yeah, you’re totally hidden there, Kay Vess.
Unlike other Star Wars games, it’s a decidedly low-stakes mission that doesn’t feature the Jedi.
It’s also apparently a true open-world Star Wars game, even more so thanStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.
If you want to learn more, you might check out our in-depthStar Wars Outlaws FAQ.
There are definitely no Jedi to be found here, just one scoundrel and a whole lot of guns.
The gameplay reflects this.
Kay Vess is athletic, resourceful, and possessed of diverse skills, but she’s no superhuman.
I’m hoping that won’t end up being the game’s downfall.
There are definitely no Jedi to be found here, just one scoundrel and a whole lot of guns.
Through all three missions, though, I was plagued with this vague feeling of familiarity.
Want me to talk about exploring the world?
It’s a lot of climbing and clambering, with simple puzzles and nonexciting loot everywhere.
Seriously, though, these environments are beautiful.(Image credit: Ubisoft)
Want me to talk about the combat?
Takedowns feel stale and lifeless, and blasters lack punch.
Want me to talk about stealth?
We can at least always rely on Ubisoft to make a very visually impressive game.(Image credit: Ubisoft)
I’m just hoping the gaming experience matches those visuals.(Image credit: Ubisoft)
It’s actually in this area that my nagging feeling about Star Wars Outlaws grew strongest.
The most interesting part of my gameplay demo was the starship combat, but even here I have concerns about how Ubisoft will fill these areas.
