Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws feels like an ambitious attempt to capture the spirit of the franchise but falls short in execution. At $59.99, it doesn't quite deliver enough value for the price. Fans of the genre might find some enjoyment, but the game has enough issues that may lead you to skip it.

Navigating the galaxy in Star Wars Outlaws, you’ll experience a mix of action and stealth gameplay. Unfortunately, performance issues plague the Switch 2 version, with frame rates dropping noticeably in intense scenarios. While the open world is impressively designed, it often feels empty and lifeless, and the AI behavior frequently undermines the gameplay. Kay's dialogue can be engaging, presenting choices that add a layer of depth, but the overall mission structure tends to repeat itself. The art style captures the Star Wars essence, but you might find yourself yearning for more variety. Compared to other open-world games like Assassin’s Creed, Outlaws falls short in terms of polish and engagement.

You play as Kay Vess, navigating a sprawling open-world set in the Star Wars universe. Missions blend stealth and combat, with mechanics like grappling and hacking used to pull off heists. Dialogue choices can affect outcomes, giving you some agency in how things unfold. However, the mission variety often leaves much to be desired, quickly becoming predictable.