Star Wars Outlaws: A Smuggler's Journey Through the Stars

A Galaxy of Shadows and Secrets 

There's an era within Star Wars Outlaws where you're floating through the sky with only the ship and you and a lone companion for the expanse of space. The universe sprawls out in front of you like a map of infinite possibilities However, don't let it fool you into thinking that this isn't an easy journey. The places you'll explore can be as treacherous as they are gorgeous as well. And if you're in the shoes of Kay Vess, you're not an eminent Jedi or noble heroic figure. It's a crime, and the galaxy follows its own laws.

Right from the beginning, Star Wars Outlaws makes it clear it's not The Star Wars of legends and lightsabers. This is the dark underbelly, those dark corners, where trades are negotiated in whispers, and having a blaster on your side is just as important as the air that you breathe. Kay's novel isn't about defending the galaxy, but rather the process of surviving. Let me be the first to say, that the process of survival has never been so exciting, nor this exhausting.

Blunders and Blasters: A Combat Conundrum

Combat with Outlaws isn't a perfect mix And it's at this point that the game's flaws start to surface. In the air, battles are intense with guns blazing and foes invading every direction. There's a heft to a weapon that is satisfying. Each shot, every impact has a real feeling of impact. When you go off to the sky, your feelings change.

Space combat is the most thrilling Star Wars fantasy: dogfights deep in space, and ships flying like fireworks against the starry night sky. In Star Wars Outlaws the space battle is more of a job than a thrilling experience. Your vessel is sleek but is able to handle like a stout mule, and fights frequently turn into a grueling sequence of avoiding and firing without much precision. There's a lot of potential in this game but it's obscured by unwieldy mechanics and I have a difficult time capturing the high-flying action that the genre calls for.

A Look at the Life of a Scoundrel: Options and Consequences

What makes Outlaws excel is its approach to choices. The game isn't one that lets you smash your way through any difficulty, although you might try. In contrast, Star Wars Outlaws force you to accept the consequences of your choices. If you double-cross with a gang, you could find your next project ruined. Set up a bargain with a suspect contact so don't be surprised when you find yourself at the wrong end of the blaster.

The system of factions adds an additional element of strategic planning that keeps you on alert. There's more to it than just which faction you'll be allied with, but also how you deal with the alliances. The story of the game changes in subtle ways based on your choices, making every game experience feel different. One time I was trapped between two rival factions and forced to pick the side with no definitive option. It was an aftermath of broken alliances and burning bridges. But it was like the daily life of an outlaw, a lifestyle where trust is a commodity just as fragile as the money that you carry.

The Allure of the Outer Rim 

When I first made my way to Tatooine I was struck by the warmth of the twin suns, almost physically. The attention to detail, particularly if you buy cheap PS4 games, that Ubisoft pays to create these environments is awe-inspiring. Sand slams underfoot while the winds whisper of dangers that are far away  Every corner and crevice could be a source of excitement or catastrophe. The world is immersive even to the point of awe and I was able to wander out of my way more than once and captivated by the potential of what lies at the next turn.