Star Wars: Squadrons

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5.8

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  1. Jara
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Having flashbacks to X-Wing Vs Tie fighter. It’s nice to see a focused technical flight simulator be released. So far, I’m really enjoying the single player campaign. Missing briefing and squadron pilots are a fun group. Combat missions are cool and they keep mixing up the mission types. I love the bouncing back and forth between Rebels and the Empire. The racial diversity is well done andHaving flashbacks to X-Wing Vs Tie fighter. It’s nice to see a focused technical flight simulator be released. So far, I’m really enjoying the single player campaign. Missing briefing and squadron pilots are a fun group. Combat missions are cool and they keep mixing up the mission types. I love the bouncing back and forth between Rebels and the Empire. The racial diversity is well done and inclusive. Really my biggest complaint is not having smart defaults for Joystick HOTAS and UI when using a joystick complaining about a key not being bound, let not telling you what the keyboard shortcut is (until you touch the mouse). Overall loving the game!… Expand
  2. Cavkov
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A dream come true for us Star Wars fans!! I love this game. I hope there will be more content both for story mode and multuplayer +++++
  3. DaneM
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    I'm a fan of the old X-Wing/Tie Fighter games, and I've been waiting nearly 20 years for a worthy sequel. FINALLY, we have one. This game is not only in the genre I like (which is, itself, a big plus for players like me), it's an excellent game in its own right. The campaign is meaty, replayable (different ways to play many of the missions, many achievements/medals to get), challenging,I'm a fan of the old X-Wing/Tie Fighter games, and I've been waiting nearly 20 years for a worthy sequel. FINALLY, we have one. This game is not only in the genre I like (which is, itself, a big plus for players like me), it's an excellent game in its own right. The campaign is meaty, replayable (different ways to play many of the missions, many achievements/medals to get), challenging, emotive, and most importantly, a lot of fun. It took me about 10 hours to get through the campaign, without trying to get all the medals, or playing with all the different starfighters and loadouts that are available. I can easily see myself putting 20-30 hours into the campaign, alone, in the near future.

    The multiplayer aspect is also very well done. The biggest annoyance from X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter, that I can remember, is that you basically just had open space with ships flying in circles around each other, and extremely simple objectives. In Star Wars: Squadrons, they both enhanced the classic dogfight mode with breathtaking and exciting terrain features (fighting in an astroid field, in and around a starbase, in a debris-filled nebula, etc.), and added a fast-paced strategic mode wherein you have to win an actual capital ship battle. I really can't speak enough about the thrill that both of these modes provide.

    All that being said, this game is not for everyone. If you don't understand the controls, haven't played space combat games, and aren't willing to learn, you're probably going to be frustrated (and leave an undeservedly bad review on Metacritic...). However, if you're willing to put in the effort to learn how to play, you'll love this game.

    Surprisingly, EA didn't include anymicrotransactions, in this game. Every single thing you can get is unlocked just by playing the game. Please ignore the review bombs on this topic; I'm inclined to say that they're either bots or morons. THERE ARE ZERO MICROTRANSACTIONS. I find it a great relief that a game from this venerable genre remains untarnished from such modern and unpopular inventions.

    Bottom line: if you like flight sims, Star Wars, or space combat games, and are willing to learn how to play, you'll love this game. 10/10.    … Expand
  4. avrell
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Been waiting for this game since 1999. Awesome vision well executed. Clearly labor of love. Great flight model, pure killer app in VR. Surprisingly good with mouse+keyboard.
  5. player0003
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    I have never played this type of game before. The game mechanism is amazing. I thought it's gonna be similar to war thunder but it's a different animal.
    They said it's pretty much the remake of old X-Wing game, so I also got them to try out later.
    The story is shot but good enough for understanding the control. I have to say a flight joystick is a must-have for this game. EA really    I have never played this type of game before. The game mechanism is amazing. I thought it's gonna be similar to war thunder but it's a different animal.
    They said it's pretty much the remake of old X-Wing game, so I also got them to try out later.

    The story is shot but good enough for understanding the control.

    I have to say a flight joystick is a must-have for this game. EA really should tell gamers about it to avoid people suffering from keyboard/mouse control.    … Expand
  6. Matticus_Rex
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    This is literally my favorite game of all time. There are some bugs, and I wish EA had budgeted for more continued updates, but overall this game is a masterpiece. I have ~500 hours in Fleet Battles and it's a new, exciting game every time.

    I see lots of comments from people who apparently think it's strange for there to be LGBT people in space, but I'm guessing they just read about it    This is literally my favorite game of all time. There are some bugs, and I wish EA had budgeted for more continued updates, but overall this game is a masterpiece. I have ~500 hours in Fleet Battles and it's a new, exciting game every time.

    I see lots of comments from people who apparently think it's strange for there to be LGBT people in space, but I'm guessing they just read about it on the internet because I literally missed it on my playthrough. Pretty lame.    … Expand
  7. iielohimii
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A dream comes true with Star Wars Squadrons, perfect in VR. Good Graphics, nice Campaign and Multiplayer. My Score 10 out of the 10
  8. SE-Apocalypse
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    A Simcade / Space Combat Sim at it's best. The game was initially plagued with plenty of technical issues, but the team has resolved most of them and continues to work on the remaining few.

    And the gameplay is just stellar. 28 ago the game was in a very sorry state to be honest, the gameplay was still great and deserved all the praise the critics gave it, but a lot of players got a    A Simcade / Space Combat Sim at it's best. The game was initially plagued with plenty of technical issues, but the team has resolved most of them and continues to work on the remaining few.

    And the gameplay is just stellar. 28 ago the game was in a very sorry state to be honest, the gameplay was still great and deserved all the praise the critics gave it, but a lot of players got a pretty bad experience.

    Now most of that has been resolved and the game deserves high praise and a recommendation. The singleplayer is more like an 8/10 and the main reason why the game is half price instead of full. But the MP is pretty good as well and the game is a ton of fun and basically the genre reference for multiplayer dog fighting. Nothing gets close, the old classics like X-Wing vs TIE-Fighter, not Starlancer, not new games like Elite's Close Quarter Combat. This is the genre reference for team deathmatch dog fighting.
    And as this is the games main focus it is imho a 10/10. The best game of it's kind.    … Expand
  9. Callmebobby
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The game is a lot of fun, especially in VR. You get what you get for $40 and it's worth it. If you like Star Wars and you like flying around in a ship blowing stuff up, this game doesn't disappoint. For a game like this, trust the critic reviews.
  10. Furtin
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Stellar Star Wars game! Especially in VR!!!

    Yes, the game has a few bugs but dont let that get in the way for having such an amazing experience in VR!!!
    Thank you Motive!!,
  11. SigilFey
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Yes, yes. Very much yes.

    This is everything that older X-Wing / TIE Fighter flight models were, plus more, and everything is better. It is not anywhere near as involved or unforgiving as something like Elite: Dangerous, but you'll really want a HOTAS setup to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Lots of power management and configuration, so having everything at the    Yes, yes. Very much yes.

    This is everything that older X-Wing / TIE Fighter flight models were, plus more, and everything is better. It is not anywhere near as involved or unforgiving as something like Elite: Dangerous, but you'll really want a HOTAS setup to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Lots of power management and configuration, so having everything at the fingertips is a decided edge over people who are trying to dance across the keyboard to accomplish the same tasks.

    Gameplay offers some great variety and exciting moments. (The boost drifting in particular is extremely enjoyable once you get the hang of how to pull it off.) AI can be fairly aggressive, which is nice, so SP and co-op missions are quite enjoyable. Graphics are nothing mind-blowing, but everything is crisp, clear, and very well designed. I took only a couple of missions to switch off the hud elements and fly on instruments only. Definitely immersive in all the right ways.

    And best of all -- 0% of the game is microtransactions. You unlock everything by playing, and it comes at a pretty good pace. No ship equipment options feels OP as of yet, and it's 100% possible to do extremely well in MP matches using default builds. It's more like a Dark Souls approach -- lots to fiddle with, but there is no "best" anything. Everything is give and take.

    Spectacular. This is definitely a labor of love created by people who care about gameplay and excitement more than the almighty dollar. Shame it had to take EA so many years to get back to the roots of what gaming is all about.

    So far, I'd say the only complaint I have is that customizing your pilot's appearance is extremely limited. That's entirely cosmetic, but there aren't even options to change the face or hair options. Already had a match in which everyone on our team had picked exactly the same character model. And I was the only one that wasn't wearing the default flight suit. (I felt sooo out of place! :D )    … Expand
  12. 123549afgdfb
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Would give it a 9 due to glitches that are present in the VR and HOTAS implementation (probably due more to publishing deadlines than actual neglect), but would prefer to counter the obvious review bombing that's going on.

    That having been said, the game is absolutely amazing, both in and outside of VR. I grew up on Wing Commander 3-4 in the mid 90's, and this game is taking me right    Would give it a 9 due to glitches that are present in the VR and HOTAS implementation (probably due more to publishing deadlines than actual neglect), but would prefer to counter the obvious review bombing that's going on.

    That having been said, the game is absolutely amazing, both in and outside of VR. I grew up on Wing Commander 3-4 in the mid 90's, and this game is taking me right back to my middle and high school years. The sound design is wonderful, the voice acting is awesome, the look and feel of the cockpits (especially inside the TIE fighter in VR with scratches on the cockpit glass) is absolutely amazing. I 100% suck ass at dogfighting, but I've never had more fun getting wrecked.    … Expand
  13. leonid100
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Very good game, it is like a flash back of X-Wing vs Tie Fighter but with modern graphics. Small issues will be fixed in the next patches, so all looks very optimistic. ))
  14. Zahk
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    an honest and true successor to old school Xwing and Tiefighter sims. PVP is intense and satisfying. The price is really good value, especially if you are into VR.
  15. iHS
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    I think i would rather go for 7+, but i'm seeing lots of ridicolous "1" reviews, so i'm gonna try to even this out. The game is fun - and that's it. It's a beautiful space sim, with a surprisingly steep learning curve, flying is satysfying, action is hectic, and it actually emphesises teamwork (was on the receiving end of that one, sadly).
    On the other hand: story is a placeholder, and    I think i would rather go for 7+, but i'm seeing lots of ridicolous "1" reviews, so i'm gonna try to even this out. The game is fun - and that's it. It's a beautiful space sim, with a surprisingly steep learning curve, flying is satysfying, action is hectic, and it actually emphesises teamwork (was on the receiving end of that one, sadly).
    On the other hand: story is a placeholder, and the game suffers from a couple of technical glitches - HOTAS have too much deadzone, VR experience is shaky (i wasn't able to pull this off with my oculus quest, i'm hoping that it's a cable issue, but Virtual Desktop didn't work either). Supposedly, the origin version works much better in that scope then SteamVR one.
    I hope - after few patches i hope thing will be much better.
    But there is a looots of BS in the opinions - EVERY time i was flying TIE and bumped into something, i died in explosion. Didn't have ANY problem with mouse control. People are complaining about microtransactions - WHAT?
    "For example, in the first Imperial mission, you're simply told to scan the ships cargo's. They don't tell you which ship to scan" -THEY DO!!!! They place a marker the size of a small moon. The guy who wrote that, actually regrets that the ships have to be in front of you in order to shoot them. I'm serious, check JackH2551. He also insist that everyone moves faster then him. ARGH!
    People moaning that tutorials are tutorials, that spacesim is a spacesim, the doing objectives is hard, that playing game is hard... jesus, i want to poke my eys out sometimes.
    TLDR: It's fun! I hope they polish it further, improve performance, add new ships (B-wing! Tie defender!), new modes, new maps, but i like what i've got so far - definately will be playing this in coming weeks like crazy, it already got me hooked (but aiming with flightstick is hars hehe).    … Expand
  16. AleMaster
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    New Star Wars Game with cool gameplay and epic plot! I personally find it interesting to play because the plot expands the canon and in general the lore of Star Wars.
  17. Fatmax2000
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Great fun, could look a little more impressive, but then it wouldn't cost 30 quid, lots of replay value. I played Xwing vs tie fighter back in the late 90s, but this is much better, more wreckage ect to fly about or into! Nice to see a mix up of faces and races, after
  18. Jishiiqua
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    While it is a not a perfect game by any means. I have never loved a game so much, and I don't know if I will ever find another game that I enjoy this much.
  19. Joynas
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Genuinely love this game. I enjoyed the story it’s original. The gameplay is hard! It’s a challenge and you have to live up to it. Customize your controls and you’ll get better
  20. Vredalertv
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Bravo aro EA for no micro transactions or BS. This is coming from someone who HATES EA’s usual business model!!

    This is a refreshing old school “what you buy is what you get” release game at a retro price. With or without VR I feel like a kid watching Star Wars for the first time. It’s amazing. I do hope they add more multiplayer modes but it’s great as is with the recent HOTAS    Bravo aro EA for no micro transactions or BS. This is coming from someone who HATES EA’s usual business model!!

    This is a refreshing old school “what you buy is what you get” release game at a retro price.

    With or without VR I feel like a kid watching Star Wars for the first time. It’s amazing. I do hope they add more multiplayer modes but it’s great as is with the recent HOTAS patch.
    Highly recommend a Flight stick.

    I’d support them on this one to stop their loot casino half-released buggy games the last few years.    … Expand
  21. Thrawn997
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The game I've wanted since X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter. Ignore the negative review bombing.
  22. JAvier44
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Great game, fun campaign and INCREDIBLE multiplayer...bought via STEAM and it has exceded my expectations by far.
    Dont believe the posts that the game runs badly...RTX2060 and playing at 100fps..,If you like space ship simulators or STAR WARS this is a buy

    EA can also make good games....everyone deserves a chance!
  23. OhSeek
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejroes juegos de star wars de los ultimos tiempos, tiene muy buen gameplay, entretenido, dificil de aprender, lo cual lo hace mas viciante, el pilotar la nave, gestionar energia, escudos te hace adrentarte en el juego como nunca!
  24. woodsd8634
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is the spiritual successor I’ve been waiting 21 years for. Most of the negative reviews seem to be children continuing the sad tradition of crying about “I’m sick of sjws in mah vidya-movie!” Maybe you guys just don’t like games, have you considered that? I mean seriously, is there any media that people like this can actually enjoy? Do they sit around watching John Wayne movies in VRThis is the spiritual successor I’ve been waiting 21 years for. Most of the negative reviews seem to be children continuing the sad tradition of crying about “I’m sick of sjws in mah vidya-movie!” Maybe you guys just don’t like games, have you considered that? I mean seriously, is there any media that people like this can actually enjoy? Do they sit around watching John Wayne movies in VR on their $3000 gaming rigs? I don’t get it. Also the complaint about the graphics looking “awful” is hilarious. Playing on an RTX 2080 and this game looks BETTER than the movies do. It’s one of the best looking games on PC, you’d have to be blind to think otherwise.


    That being said, there ARE some legit criticisms, some bugs that need to be patched out, a couple of small QoL changes they could make, and yes star destroyers do seem a little small, but the foundation of this game is golden (especially at its price point).    … Expand
  25. Scc-Myst
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Absoluterly amazing in PC VR. I think the bad reviews do not concern VR....
  26. buggy86
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Great dogfighting game, best played with a squad of friends, as the name implies... Squadrons
  27. Arctic_Jets
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    If you're a fan of flight sims or Star Wars space battles, this game will delight you. I used to play a lot of those X-Wing and TIE fighter games back in the 90's and this game does them justice. You can feel the passion that Motive put into this game as Star Wars fans themselves. People review bombing this because a character has a line where he says he has a husband should feel ashamedIf you're a fan of flight sims or Star Wars space battles, this game will delight you. I used to play a lot of those X-Wing and TIE fighter games back in the 90's and this game does them justice. You can feel the passion that Motive put into this game as Star Wars fans themselves. People review bombing this because a character has a line where he says he has a husband should feel ashamed of themselves.… Expand
  28. Aegishjalmur
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Beau jeu en VR. Pas parfait mais très agréable. 10 pour supporter des initiatives comme celle ci et contre carrer les rageux avec rien dans le cerveau.
  29. moonlight3000
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    An amazing dogfighting space sim. Whether or not you like Star Wars this is an amazing game. So much detail put into each ship and great team based dog fighting. Most who review this game a 0 star did not give it enough of a chance or do not like games of this genre but bought it anyways because Star Wars. I have been playing since launch and this is my favorite favorite space combatAn amazing dogfighting space sim. Whether or not you like Star Wars this is an amazing game. So much detail put into each ship and great team based dog fighting. Most who review this game a 0 star did not give it enough of a chance or do not like games of this genre but bought it anyways because Star Wars. I have been playing since launch and this is my favorite favorite space combat game. I love the free dlc ships that were added as well, not something a game with so little support gets very often. All in all if you like legitimate space combat sims AND you like Star Wars give this game a shot. If you just like Star Wars play Knights of the Old Republic from 2003 or Jedi Fallen Order because this is the best Star Wars game since those ones.… Expand
  30. Lunawolf181
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    I am playing with 4 other friends on various set ups ranging from Logitech 3d pro to X Box game controller with some using VR and none of us have had any tech issues. Overall, a great 5 v 5 game that encourages team work and tactics to win.
  31. Jezuzam
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fun really technical once you get it its fun and easy and customization could use more but what its in the game is enough for now… Expand
  32. KimMurzin
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    From the very first trailer, I realized that this is exactly the game that I have been waiting for. Combining the spirit of the old space simulators with the canon of Star Wars, Star Wars Squadrons is very good and definitely deserves attention.

    What I was missing: -Third person view -More space aliens for customization -More representation. Yes, Gunny and Gray turned out to be very good,    From the very first trailer, I realized that this is exactly the game that I have been waiting for. Combining the spirit of the old space simulators with the canon of Star Wars, Star Wars Squadrons is very good and definitely deserves attention.

    What I was missing:
    -Third person view
    -More space aliens for customization
    -More representation. Yes, Gunny and Gray turned out to be very good, but I would like to see more open representatives of minorities both in the game and in general, in the Star Wars universe. I was also hoping to see Grey's husband in the story.
    -The Phoenix Squadron look does not match the Rebels animated series. I was hoping to see the blue-green camouflage of the fighters under Sato's command.    … Expand
  33. DAYN123
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Всем привет игра топ да и вообще топ и ещё она топ очень хочу играть подарите мне RTX 3090 пжжжжжжжжжжжжжж
  34. KingChewie
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Been waiting a while for this type of game to come out! It's meeting my expectations all the way! You really feel like a pilot in Star Wars... Each starfighter is fun to play with and there is a lot of depth to them when you start exploring different components. Great value for money with a campaign, a couple of modes for multiplayer and playing against the AI in coop. Plus, noBeen waiting a while for this type of game to come out! It's meeting my expectations all the way! You really feel like a pilot in Star Wars... Each starfighter is fun to play with and there is a lot of depth to them when you start exploring different components. Great value for money with a campaign, a couple of modes for multiplayer and playing against the AI in coop. Plus, no microtransactions!!… Expand
  35. Bird231132
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A great game. We’ve waited years for a new Star Wars flight sims and Squadrons was worth the wait.
  36. ToonRon
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    I have been waiting for this game ever sinve 1993 when I traded in my Amiga 500 for a 386-compatible PC just so I could play X-Wing. And when I said “Man, wouldn’t it be rad if they had a game that looked incredibly real and looked like you were really in it?!?” We didn’t know it would be called VR back then.... but this is the game I was dreaming about!!
  37. r1h4
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Game is great - never met a bigger pile of whiney edgelords who forgot what fun is.
  38. VoiceofKane
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Normally, I'd give this a 9. Campaign is pretty good with a lot of very cool and exciting moments, as well as memorable and fun characters. Unfortunately, the story, while very Star Wars-y, doesn't get to do much with the characters, and ends up mostly being about the clashing ideologies of Lindon Javes and Terisa Kerrill. The plot is mostly surface-level - Kerrill is mad at Javes forNormally, I'd give this a 9. Campaign is pretty good with a lot of very cool and exciting moments, as well as memorable and fun characters. Unfortunately, the story, while very Star Wars-y, doesn't get to do much with the characters, and ends up mostly being about the clashing ideologies of Lindon Javes and Terisa Kerrill. The plot is mostly surface-level - Kerrill is mad at Javes for betraying the Empire, and Javes wants to redeem himself for his time as an Imperial commander by leading a new Rebel ship design project which Kerrill is determined to destroy. Both the Imperial and Rebel sides of the story get a happy ending for the squadrons, leaving an opening for Titan and Vanguard squadrons to appear in any sequels.

    The gameplay is where Squadrons really shines, however. This game has the best starfighter mechanics since the 90s, hands down. It's roughly at the perfect level between sim and arcade flyer where it's still endlessly fun to fly, but it's also hard to perfect. Don't expect ships to fly like they do in Battlefront 2! And of course, the customisation is excellent. I kind of hope they keep adding new cosmetic items over time, but there's also enough here even if Motive never comes back to add to the game.

    Now, the reason I'm giving the game a 10 instead of a 9? Well, that should be obvious. A whole bunch of angry trolls (most of whom probably just found out about this on Twitter rather than, you know, PLAYING THE GAME that they're mad it) learned that one of the characters (in my opinion, the best in the game!) is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. It's a very stupid thing to be angry about, and this game absolutely does not deserve a 4.7 rating just because some "snowflakes" got "triggered" by the awesome Bex Taylor-Klaus.    … Expand
  39. TheBlackxRanger
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Great game. Ignore the haters review bombing because of their pronoun hate.

    Rate the game, nothing else. Game works fine
  40. Omega-
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best flight experiences made in the last decade. The balance feels great and the depth of game play in fleet battle is very satisfying. It's good solo, but definitely better with friends. I can see this being the foundation of an amazing future of Star Wars simulation games. VR and HOTAS support is icing on the cake.

    If you loved X-Wing/Tie Fighter you owe it to yourself    One of the best flight experiences made in the last decade. The balance feels great and the depth of game play in fleet battle is very satisfying. It's good solo, but definitely better with friends. I can see this being the foundation of an amazing future of Star Wars simulation games. VR and HOTAS support is icing on the cake.

    If you loved X-Wing/Tie Fighter you owe it to yourself to pick thid game up.    … Expand
  41. dangerboyjtf2
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Ignore anyone complaining about not having enough white dudes, they just cant handle change. This game is awesome, and is very reminiscent of the old X-Wing and Tie-Fighter games. Anyone who enjoys a dogfighting game with a ton of depth (in the star wars universe) will love this game. The devs clearly put a ton of care into it and the mechanics are SOLID. Some people have had technicalIgnore anyone complaining about not having enough white dudes, they just cant handle change. This game is awesome, and is very reminiscent of the old X-Wing and Tie-Fighter games. Anyone who enjoys a dogfighting game with a ton of depth (in the star wars universe) will love this game. The devs clearly put a ton of care into it and the mechanics are SOLID. Some people have had technical issues but those are mainly HOTAS players. As someone with a regular joystick (and friends with gamepads), NONE of us have encountered errors. 10/10 would buy this game again.… Expand
  42. VorsoCDLI
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. For what it's worth I have had none of the problems that a lot of people seem to be having.

    The campaign story is admittedly lacking, but it doesn't really bother me because the gameplay is phenomenal. I hope that EA greenlights more games like this one.
  43. MrBigBrainThe2n
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Sense no one really reads these I’m gonna keep it short.

    It’s good

    Go buy it

    Thx
  44. ElitePraetorian
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Brilliant gameplay with an amazing story. Incredibly immersive especially with the edition of VR. I would highly recommend no matter your level of experience with flying games - I feel that it can be enjoyed by all!
  45. OhJustNothing
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    EXCELLENT space combat sim is being review-bombed by people who disagree with certain political ideologies. Their bad reviews have nothing to do with the gameplay, or how likely it is that you will enjoy this game. If you’ve read almost any other user review here, you know what I’m talking about.

    I happen to somewhat agree with some of the points that some of them have raised (emphasis on    EXCELLENT space combat sim is being review-bombed by people who disagree with certain political ideologies. Their bad reviews have nothing to do with the gameplay, or how likely it is that you will enjoy this game. If you’ve read almost any other user review here, you know what I’m talking about.

    I happen to somewhat agree with some of the points that some of them have raised (emphasis on “somewhat”), and I also don’t like seeing a corporate agenda being shoehorned into a fictional world that I love. I am all for equal representation, and something is better than nothing, but it’s not exactly subtle, to put it mildly. It clearly has overrun the risk of alienating some not-insignificant (albeit childish) subset of the game’s core audience for what is ultimately nothing more than cynical corporate virtue signaling.

    HOWEVER, I have the ability to ignore the fact that I know WHY certain aesthetic decisions were demanded by the suits behind the scenes (and technically speaking, they are nothing more than aesthetic decisions), and recognize that the GAMEPLAY, which is the entire reason I bought the game in the first place, is finely-tuned and beautifully executed.

    Seriously, to get to what should be the only point of discussion here, this game is FUN. The gameplay is surprisingly deep and complex without being too overwhelming. Mastering the controls, power management, ship upgrades, and combat strategy is extremely rewarding, and the whole experience is so damn immersive that I know I’ll be coming back to this game for years to come. It’s not necessary for your enjoyment, but if you can, do yourself a favor and play it in VR with a HOTAS setup.

    SOLID 8.5/10 that I’m giving a 10 to offset the review bomb. Highly recommended for any Star Wars or flight sim fans that are looking for a bit of a challenge.    … Expand
  46. KineticKyber
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    An amazing experience! Makes you really feel like you are flying a star fighter even with a controller! Amazing game and something I definitely would have paid a full $60 dollars for! Glad that they went the non full price though!
  47. erezdag
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    first of all, this game deserves 1010.
    but i gave it 910.
    this game is the best starfighters experience that I have ever had. the story is not a very deep one, but, its a starfighter game. what did you expect? the only 2 problems I find with the game are: 1. lack of original soundtrack 2. controls are a bit complicated. if the game would have better controller sensitivity, i would    first of all, this game deserves 1010.
    but i gave it 910.
    this game is the best starfighters experience that I have ever had.
    the story is not a very deep one, but, its a starfighter game. what did you expect?
    the only 2 problems I find with the game are:
    1. lack of original soundtrack
    2. controls are a bit complicated.
    if the game would have better controller sensitivity, i would give 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  48. dhwidooo
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    A couple of bugs at launch but beyond that it’s exactly what I wanted out of Squadrons.

    Ignore the idiots whining that there isn't a white male head in the new republic character options. There is. He has a stupid haircut and a mustache, but you'll get over it. There's only one really dark skinned pilot of each gender too, but when you're used to having 8 options for white characters    A couple of bugs at launch but beyond that it’s exactly what I wanted out of Squadrons.

    Ignore the idiots whining that there isn't a white male head in the new republic character options. There is. He has a stupid haircut and a mustache, but you'll get over it.

    There's only one really dark skinned pilot of each gender too, but when you're used to having 8 options for white characters and then 1 black guy, apparently it's offensive to not get preferential treatment anymore.

    The current shortage of joysticks and throttles is a problem if you do not already have one, I don’t recommend playing with mouse and keyboard. Controller works week ends and is a lot easier to get your hands on right now if you don’t have one.    … Expand
  49. TzTz
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Really? People are complaining about SJW stuff in this game? I mean I can see why you would be hit on the nose with the bluntness of it in the new movies. This game really doesn't shove anything in your face and I'd imagine you would really have to be triggered hard and looking for it to find anything worthy of such outrage...

    To the game itself: I played the old rogue squadrons and so    Really? People are complaining about SJW stuff in this game? I mean I can see why you would be hit on the nose with the bluntness of it in the new movies. This game really doesn't shove anything in your face and I'd imagine you would really have to be triggered hard and looking for it to find anything worthy of such outrage...

    To the game itself: I played the old rogue squadrons and so on. Really reminded of those, just better. Gameplay is absolutely fantastic and I'm looking forward to experiencing it in VR. Campaign is also very good, maybe not a very deep story, but good enough and definitely enough variety in missions. Getting all medals on the highest difficulty will be a challenge. Multiplayer I didn't play much. If you enjoy the core gameplay I see absolutely no problem. I hear people complaining about there not being enough variety, but the way I see it: What variety is there in racing, shooters, mobas, battle royales or whatever else might be popular? The core gameplay is fun as hell. For 40 $ I think this is a steal. Also props for no micro transactions or pay to win elements.

    Great game, I hope they expand on it!    … Expand
  50. freeze-320
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Dream come true, incredibly satisfying gameplay. If you spend the time to get the hang of the controls, and are interested enough to work towards honing your skills, you will have a great time. The campaign is a great way to learn how to play, they gradually teach you different mechanics and let you try different ships on each mission. Highly recommend playing through the story beforeDream come true, incredibly satisfying gameplay. If you spend the time to get the hang of the controls, and are interested enough to work towards honing your skills, you will have a great time. The campaign is a great way to learn how to play, they gradually teach you different mechanics and let you try different ships on each mission. Highly recommend playing through the story before jumping into multiplayer. As someone who spent tons of time playing Starfighter Assault in Battlefront 2, I can tell you there is a night and day difference here.… Expand
  51. Acarp
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This is the star wars game I’ve been waiting for all my life! Don’t sleep on it
  52. mrlebowski79
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This game is great. If you are looking for a fun star wars flight sim this is it.
  53. Rockdragun
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    This is truly an amazing game. I have played exclusively in VR with a HOTAS and it is everything I wanted to be. Blowing up some Rebel Scum in my Tie Fighter and then zooming through their debris field is just the best feeling. Singleplayer is about as long as like a Halo game, maybe 8 hours and it is a pretty good story to be honest, and then multiplayer is honestly fun enough to keep myThis is truly an amazing game. I have played exclusively in VR with a HOTAS and it is everything I wanted to be. Blowing up some Rebel Scum in my Tie Fighter and then zooming through their debris field is just the best feeling. Singleplayer is about as long as like a Halo game, maybe 8 hours and it is a pretty good story to be honest, and then multiplayer is honestly fun enough to keep my going for who knows how long. I have 16 hours in the game so far and the end still isn't in sight. For $40 you are definitely getting your money's worth. I feel like nothing is going to compare to this experience for a while.

    Me and my friend haven't really had any technical issues other than it slowing down really bad in one multiplayer match so I can't really comment on the issues other people are having. I will say that the game seems to be well optimized since my friend has a Ryzen 3 1300 processor with a gtx 1060 3GB and he says it runs pretty smoothly for him in VR.

    If someone is rating the game negatively because of "identity politics" or whatever then they are truly just looking for a reason to be offended by something. Throughout the whole game I was trying to figure out what people were talking about and other than one guy mentioning his husband one time in one sentence in the entire game, I couldn't find anything. So I guess if you are easily offended and super homophobic then stay away from this game???    … Expand
  54. fightorflight
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    I don't know why the game has such a low average score. It's true that the character art isn't the most attractive, and seems to have been intentionally pushing a woke/anti-racist agenda, but there are some white characters available. Granted, they look horrible. But honestly, who cares about your avatar in game? The game itself (you know, flying space fighter craft) is quite excellent.I don't know why the game has such a low average score. It's true that the character art isn't the most attractive, and seems to have been intentionally pushing a woke/anti-racist agenda, but there are some white characters available. Granted, they look horrible. But honestly, who cares about your avatar in game? The game itself (you know, flying space fighter craft) is quite excellent. It's been a long time since I've played a flight sim this fun. There is enough complexity to keep things interesting for quite some time. I'm in it for the multiplayer, and so far it has been pretty satisfying and will likely be even more so as players learn the game and competition increases. I highly recommend SWS! I'm not running into a whole lot of bugs. Of course, there are going to be a few at launch, but this seems like one of the better game launches I've seen in terms of overall balance and playability. Time will probably reveal the need for a few rebalances and some bug fixes, but I am impressed given that EA is the publisher of SWS. Ignore the rating, buy a copy, and enjoy!… Expand
  55. Itchybug
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    It is an amazing game where I truly felt like I was a Starfighter Pilot, even without VR. With VR, this game would blow anyone’s mind. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun Starfighter experience
  56. forthetrees
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant Star Wars flight sim. It is a minimal game- outside of flight, any interactions are really just menus masquerading as hangars or briefing rooms. But the flight is what matters, and it's pure joy. There is a bit of a learning curve, especially for competitive play. But the depth adds the perfect amount complexity to dogfights. Ignore bad reviews, as they're reactionaryAbsolutely brilliant Star Wars flight sim. It is a minimal game- outside of flight, any interactions are really just menus masquerading as hangars or briefing rooms. But the flight is what matters, and it's pure joy. There is a bit of a learning curve, especially for competitive play. But the depth adds the perfect amount complexity to dogfights. Ignore bad reviews, as they're reactionary to bugs at launch that have since been fixed. Make no mistake, this is an amazing game.… Expand
  57. SUMAVERDES
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Since I was a child, I dreamed with this day... I wait more of 30 years for piloting an X-WING or a Tie Fighter and now my wishes have been fulfilled thanks EA and OCULUS. This is a starships combat game and works as I dream during years. It is a beautiful and grateful experience to live this dream in virtual reality. Thanks, EA.
  58. PhantomKiller
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    The best game of battle ships I have played in my life. Is the best expression of the starwars rogue squadrons game
  59. EH_Hijacker
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Squadrons is a fantastic game despite some of its flaws. The gameplay is rock solid. So much that, even with only two online game modes, I feel compelled to fire it up night after night and go drifting about in some of the most beautifully rendered star fighters to have graced a computer screen.

    The game has a high skill floor to be considered accessible, however. It's tough to get    Squadrons is a fantastic game despite some of its flaws. The gameplay is rock solid. So much that, even with only two online game modes, I feel compelled to fire it up night after night and go drifting about in some of the most beautifully rendered star fighters to have graced a computer screen.

    The game has a high skill floor to be considered accessible, however. It's tough to get your footing under you when you first start the online modes. The people who have been playing for months on end know the controls inside and out, and will fly sideways around you while you're just figuring out where the throttle is. But keep at it, and in no time, you'll be pulling the same stunts yourself. It's gratifying to find yourself learning the mechanics.

    The story itself is above par. I enjoyed it for what it was. People say it's a tutorial for online play, but it really isn't. The narrative can feel a bit boggy at times. But I keep seeing critiques about how it doesn't compare to the old games. However, I say this: the old games didn't have amazing stories either. Squadrons does a superb job of getting you moving, doing things other than fly and shoot all the time, and delivering it all in a well wrapped package.

    VR is also amazing in this game. When I first booted up my HMD, I was blown away with how real the cockpits felt. The models look great in pancake mode, but you really feel like you're in a spaceship flying at hundreds of kilometers an hour when you plop into VR.

    What truly impresses me is how well the game plays regardless of your controller type. It works great as a keyboard and mouse game, HOTAS, HOKAS, HOSAS, and console controller without being too skewed to favor one over another. Crossplay also puts this to the test as console players are just as effective as PC players since console controllers are a very viable option.

    The music is amazing as well. The composer not only did great arrangements of classic pieces but also brought his own life into Squadrons only thematic melodies that weave seamlessly with the John Williams compositions.

    The game has a tight knit online community. I've never met so many people who can be competitive, but at the same time approachable. It really feels amazing to be a part of it.

    In summary, it's a fantastic game that I think people should try. If you love Star Wars and flight sims, definitely check it out.    … Expand
  60. the1fr0Zen
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    This game is all I have played since installation. The learning curve is steep but the reward is phenomenal. The dogfight dynamics are especially satisfying, while the fleet battle multiplayer game type will keep minmaxers shuffling configurations and tactics chasing the meta.
  61. DirkDemk
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It’s always a blast, and the community is thriving.
  62. Leonates1410
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    This is, by far, the best multiplayer star wars expierience. For somebody that finished TIE fighter on Hard it is a must. Is the story rubbish ? Yup. Does it matter ? No. All you need to do is drift with your a wing to 180 turn, turn on jam and knock that tie defender with ion rockets. May the force be with you and not those lazy, negative, people that post here and didnt even bother toThis is, by far, the best multiplayer star wars expierience. For somebody that finished TIE fighter on Hard it is a must. Is the story rubbish ? Yup. Does it matter ? No. All you need to do is drift with your a wing to 180 turn, turn on jam and knock that tie defender with ion rockets. May the force be with you and not those lazy, negative, people that post here and didnt even bother to learn the game.… Expand
  63. EvilGrin
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    I've been playing Star Wars space sim games since I was 12 back in '93 with Xwing. Xwing vs. Tie Fighter was my first online gaming experience, I played the hell out of it and Xwing Alliance, made many lifelong friends from it along the way too. These games have influenced my life considerably, and when Squadrons was announced last year I set about looking up all the old friends and groupsI've been playing Star Wars space sim games since I was 12 back in '93 with Xwing. Xwing vs. Tie Fighter was my first online gaming experience, I played the hell out of it and Xwing Alliance, made many lifelong friends from it along the way too. These games have influenced my life considerably, and when Squadrons was announced last year I set about looking up all the old friends and groups from those games back in the day, and I've been having a blast ever since, and making many new friends along the way.

    We started playing XvT/XWA again in preparation for Squadrons coming out, and it's rekindled so many joyful memories and experiences from those games I played in my childhood. Amazingly I'm part of groups that still play XvT and XWA, as well as Squadrons, and it's honestly been my best gaming experience since XvT. I honestly hope it was popular enough to make Squadrons 2 or other true star wars space sims a reality in the future.

    10/10 doesn't feel like it gives the experience I've had from this game justice. Ignore the bigots and the haters, this game is fantastic and the community is still thriving despite no further support from EA.    … Expand
  64. TRA_Sharper
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    I'm Voting 10/10. I have done so on 2 different accounts as I bought this game on PS4 and on PC because the game is so awesome.
  65. RMT_Sharper
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Best game ever. I can only hope there will be a Squadrons 2. I bought a PS4 and PSVR just for this game. Liked it so much, I bought it again on PC, along with a gaming PC and VR.
  66. cpaulet
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    This game is one of those rare call backs to the original Tie vs. X-Wing series of games from the 90s! Spectacularly implemented with beautiful graphics. This game is meant to be played in VR and this is where it shines. I really feel the immersion, especially when playing with a Squad of friends, all speaking on open coms, while engaging in a riveting dogfight. Sure there are peopleThis game is one of those rare call backs to the original Tie vs. X-Wing series of games from the 90s! Spectacularly implemented with beautiful graphics. This game is meant to be played in VR and this is where it shines. I really feel the immersion, especially when playing with a Squad of friends, all speaking on open coms, while engaging in a riveting dogfight. Sure there are people that abuse macros that allow them to drift indefinitely, which is cheating in my book, but other than that it can be so much fun. I really hope there is a sequel for this game, one that allows for friends to fly a freighter together with turrets etc. perhaps incorporating the Freelancer features of gateways, hypelanes, etc. with some FPS. I could live in a game like that.… Expand
  67. landocatrissian
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    it's a real shame people would allow bigotry to take the sheer joy of flying an X-wing away from them. it's not perfect, but the community around this game is fantastic, the immersion is on point, and it's been a childhood fantasy to fly an x-wing and i don't regret buying a ps4 literally for this game. to all the bigots out there, just play multiplayer, even though you're bad people youit's a real shame people would allow bigotry to take the sheer joy of flying an X-wing away from them. it's not perfect, but the community around this game is fantastic, the immersion is on point, and it's been a childhood fantasy to fly an x-wing and i don't regret buying a ps4 literally for this game. to all the bigots out there, just play multiplayer, even though you're bad people you still deserve a chance to live your childhood fantasies too maybe it'll make you a better person… Expand
  68. lawndartleo
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    If you have...

    the PC to run it
    a VR head set
    a throttle, stick and rudder pedals

    ... It's amazingly fun, 9/10.

    If you don't have the above, you are likely going to hate the game. Do I think this is a monumental screw up on their part, probably. Bottom line is If you want the experience, you need the gear.
  69. FormicSapien
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    It has a few problems, and it would be nice to get some more user-controlled features, but overall the game is a blast!
  70. Suronal
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Somewhere in between Super Fun and Exhilarating dogfighting gameplay and extremely frustrating haha.. but in a good way, this game is well balanced, I think it comes down pure skill... and loadout of the ships... i've had matches where i am 19&5 and i have had matches where i am 2&9 lol .. KD. Its worth the play though, and i think its only going to get better with updates... i haven'tSomewhere in between Super Fun and Exhilarating dogfighting gameplay and extremely frustrating haha.. but in a good way, this game is well balanced, I think it comes down pure skill... and loadout of the ships... i've had matches where i am 19&5 and i have had matches where i am 2&9 lol .. KD. Its worth the play though, and i think its only going to get better with updates... i haven't played VR, so i can't speak to that but i have friends who swear it is a great VR Experience. since many people are scoring it low, im gonna give it a solid 9/10… Expand
  71. DN345U
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    Short opinion after 10 hours of playing this game. SinglePlayer. A big improvement if compare to SP Battlefront 2 (2017). Multiplayer. Very fun and a lot of action. For now, my score for this game is 9 out of the 10. The very cool successor of games series X-Wing and Tie-Fighter.
  72. Smilingcookie
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    This is the first good Star Wars entry in years! Very close to X-wing vs Tie Fighter. Not too much of the new trilogy, not too kiddy, not too easy. Just a great game with a limited scope for a fair price. Does a great job of letting you live classic star wars with great visuals and good hardware support! I don't undersand why the game gets so many bad user scores ... For once EA publishedThis is the first good Star Wars entry in years! Very close to X-wing vs Tie Fighter. Not too much of the new trilogy, not too kiddy, not too easy. Just a great game with a limited scope for a fair price. Does a great job of letting you live classic star wars with great visuals and good hardware support! I don't undersand why the game gets so many bad user scores ... For once EA published something good!… Expand
  73. Grendizer
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    Playing it on the HTC Vive with low-end Hotas I'm more than happy. Non-stop grinning when I sat down in the cockpit. Damn do they look and feel good. Sound design, very nice indeed.

    This game is what I wished for after I've played the Rogue One PSVR mission. No more no less. As a Star Wars Fan I'm happy with the result, but can imagine that people, who aren't fans of the franchise or    Playing it on the HTC Vive with low-end Hotas I'm more than happy. Non-stop grinning when I sat down in the cockpit. Damn do they look and feel good. Sound design, very nice indeed.

    This game is what I wished for after I've played the Rogue One PSVR mission. No more no less. As a Star Wars Fan I'm happy with the result, but can imagine that people, who aren't fans of the franchise or who have a lot more experience with flight sims, that this game is not for them.

    I read a lot of reviews and forum posts about troubles, so mind you. Some of them seem to be real problems like the "Deadzone on Joysticks" (fixed) and low performance. But I also see a lot of VR-people knowing absolutely nothing about setting up VR before and while in a new game.

    So take the comments with a grain of salt about the game, since EA bashing is still cool (yeah they deserved it), but Motive did some good passionate work.    … Expand
  74. henshep
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Squadrons is a solid dogfighting game that looks, sounds and runs fantastic on a ps4. The PSVR experience is pretty neat (but the headset is starting to show its age).

    The campaign won’t win any awards for its writing but does a great job of introducing the player to the multiplayer mechanics - and let’s face it we’re all in this for the multiplayer. Oh and yeah if you’re offended by a    Squadrons is a solid dogfighting game that looks, sounds and runs fantastic on a ps4. The PSVR experience is pretty neat (but the headset is starting to show its age).

    The campaign won’t win any awards for its writing but does a great job of introducing the player to the multiplayer mechanics - and let’s face it we’re all in this for the multiplayer.

    Oh and yeah if you’re offended by a loading text referring to a fictional alien character as non-binary this game definitely isn’t for you.    … Expand
  75. Juless
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Insane VR game. This should even be VR exclusive imo. It simply sucks in 2D. The controls are worse, the HUD is crowded but if you experience it in VR you will LOVE it. Very sad that people rate it without the possibility to try VR!

    It has technical problems which sucks and needs to be patched (refresh rate bug, stutter) but apart from that the VR experience is one of the best I ever    Insane VR game. This should even be VR exclusive imo. It simply sucks in 2D. The controls are worse, the HUD is crowded but if you experience it in VR you will LOVE it. Very sad that people rate it without the possibility to try VR!

    It has technical problems which sucks and needs to be patched (refresh rate bug, stutter) but apart from that the VR experience is one of the best I ever had in VR.

    Pass if you have no VR but 100% buy if you own a VR headset.    … Expand
  76. erimsunlu
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    What a solid game for 40 dollars. Refined, fun and intricate starfighter mechanics. Pretty great customization. No mtx or live service **** Pretty lacking on game modes front but the modes exist are very fun. Having a blast with this one! Gj EA Motive, credit where credit is due.
  77. SuperSmash01
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome. I had high hopes, so I was ready to have them not be met... but I was happy to discover they NAILED IT with this title. It feels like you're flying around in a real X-Wing "taking on the whole empire myself."

    In the single player, there is reasonable criticism of some lame voice acting and structure there. Other characters basically monologue at you to give    This game is awesome. I had high hopes, so I was ready to have them not be met... but I was happy to discover they NAILED IT with this title. It feels like you're flying around in a real X-Wing "taking on the whole empire myself."

    In the single player, there is reasonable criticism of some lame voice acting and structure there. Other characters basically monologue at you to give exposition, but there isn't real development between you and them.

    The criticism you may see of some left-wing agenda, on the other hand, is silliness. Just enjoy the game, yo. None of that affects the story, it's just various characters with different lives just like in the real world. I don't care how you feel about politics, there is no reason that would affect any enjoyment of the game one way or the other. Either suit up and sit in the cockpit or sit in your sandbox and whine about how some male character mentions IN PASSING a husband rather than a wife. Like, who gives a fsck? Just enjoy disagreeing with him in game like you apparently would in real life. It doesn't affect the story; it's just people in the galaxy fighting rebel scum together.    … Expand
  78. A510ka
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    The campaign is just to get you the hang of the game which is acceptable and does a good job but the real fun started when I began playing the multiplayer, its hard to be good at which is nice and the ships have enough customization to make the loadouts feel unique and different. I have been pleasantly surprised by this game.
  79. Pea666
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    This is the game I have been waiting for for years. If you're looking for a next-gen Star Wars flight-sim, this is it! The single-player campaign is short but sweet but the multiplayer is where the real meat is.
  80. jthompson333
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    This is an absoulte buy if you remember the old games Xwing/Tie Fighter etc. All the negative reviews are "Its too fast paced" "too many bugs" "not enough fun multiplayer". Really people? These are all things that are fixable, and every game these days have launch bugs. Support the people who made the first star wars space sim in 15 years. It really is a good game. Lots of fun with aThis is an absoulte buy if you remember the old games Xwing/Tie Fighter etc. All the negative reviews are "Its too fast paced" "too many bugs" "not enough fun multiplayer". Really people? These are all things that are fixable, and every game these days have launch bugs. Support the people who made the first star wars space sim in 15 years. It really is a good game. Lots of fun with a HOTAS. Its not an arcade shooter, you have to understand some power management mechanics and basic dogfight skills to succeed.… Expand
  81. The_Zekk
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    I was just waiting for game like that where I can become the pilot of TIE Fighter or X-Wing.

    Multiplayer is great and fun to play — I must appreciate that in ranked matches when you facing the other team undersized the MMR will not count and that's just right. I tested playing on the mouse + keyboard and HOTAS (first time experience). For the mouse I just must give sensibility a    I was just waiting for game like that where I can become the pilot of TIE Fighter or X-Wing.

    Multiplayer is great and fun to play — I must appreciate that in ranked matches when you facing the other team undersized the MMR will not count and that's just right.

    I tested playing on the mouse + keyboard and HOTAS (first time experience). For the mouse I just must give sensibility a little boost to get better maneuverability with my starfighter but the keybindings is a bit uncomfortable, although HOTAS is feeling great and is very fun to play with.

    In the end honestly, it is EA game with multiplayer that have no microtransactions at the time, this is great plus.    … Expand
  82. R6Salem
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    I am ONLY giving this a 9 out of 10, due to the day 1 issues with dead zone problems with HOTAS controls (flight stick and throttle) and minor VR issues (there are workarounds for both posted on Reddit). All of this will get patched before long, no doubt.
    But once I had everything up and running.. mannn, this is exactly what 8 year old me could have dreamed to play one day in the future.    I am ONLY giving this a 9 out of 10, due to the day 1 issues with dead zone problems with HOTAS controls (flight stick and throttle) and minor VR issues (there are workarounds for both posted on Reddit). All of this will get patched before long, no doubt.
    But once I had everything up and running.. mannn, this is exactly what 8 year old me could have dreamed to play one day in the future. Being in a fast paced battle, all the original sounds, looking around the cockpits of every imperial and rebel fighter, whipping my head around to track enemy ships, looking back to see my R2 unit and every other aspect of the game VR is as close to being in a Star Wars movie battle sequence than anything I could have imagined!
    I would wait in line for Squadrons in VR (with HOTAS controls) over Smuggler's Run at Disneyland.. if it were open.

    I have to imagine the negative reviewers are either rating bombing the game, due to reasons having nothing to do with the game itself, or they just may not be fans of Star Wars, in general. I couldn't imagine any true fan of the movies not being at least somewhat impressed at what they've put together here.. for $40, no less!    … Expand
  83. PeeAy
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Squadrons is the game EA/Motive advertized. Nothing more, nothing less.
    It has a solid gameplay core and ways to customize the experience once you've poured enough time into the game to realize its details. There is no 40-hour campaign, there is a campaign though and a pleasant one to go through, without becoming too much of a tutorial. There are aspects that will bring back a lot of    Squadrons is the game EA/Motive advertized. Nothing more, nothing less.
    It has a solid gameplay core and ways to customize the experience once you've poured enough time into the game to realize its details. There is no 40-hour campaign, there is a campaign though and a pleasant one to go through, without becoming too much of a tutorial. There are aspects that will bring back a lot of memories from the 90s titles such as X-Wing, TIE Fighter, BoP, XW:Alliance that become apparent, but not prevalent during your playthrough.
    There is a multiplayer aspect and this is to provide longevity through 2 game modes and a handful of maps. People will want more, because they always do, but as an initial experience I find nothing lacking. You get to experience a Star Wars space sim without the archaic internet connection of the 90s and you get a chance to be part of a growing crowd of people that can help shape the game into an even better experience.
    There are no microtransactions up to this point.
    There is an issue with controls having little in the way of calibration (the deadzone issue might drive people insane) but the game has been out for 2 days, so there's confidence in the dev team's ability to resolve these in due time.
    If your reasons for not liking this game revolve around minorities, sexual orientation and SJW issues, you weren't looking for a Star Wars space sim. This isn't the game you're looking for, move along.    … Expand
  84. NeuroToxin109
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    It's honestly really disappointing to see the game getting review bombed the way it is. Let me just preface and say the game is not for everyone. If a gameplay loop of fighting different players doesn't appeal to you and you need more maps or game modes then I'd be a little hesitant. There are only a handful of maps and two gameplay modes. Keep that in mind. That being said my counterpointIt's honestly really disappointing to see the game getting review bombed the way it is. Let me just preface and say the game is not for everyone. If a gameplay loop of fighting different players doesn't appeal to you and you need more maps or game modes then I'd be a little hesitant. There are only a handful of maps and two gameplay modes. Keep that in mind. That being said my counterpoint is most PvP games only have one or two viable modes you can jump in that are actually populated anyways. More maps would be nice.

    A big complaint I'm seeing is poor performance and clunky UI/controls. I've had zero performance issues after roughly 20 hours in game. I'm playing on a higher end mid range PC with HOTAS. Don't expect to boot the game up and have your HOTAS setup in a way that makes sense. Every HOTAS is different and there is no conceivable way Motive would've been able to keymap it properly for each one that works for each player. That being said all of your controls are fully customizable. If you're having dead zone issues with your HOTAS maybe take a few minutes and set it up, there are deadzone options in game and you'll need to set it up with your HOTAS's driver as well. As you should with any flight sim type game you're playing.

    I truly don't understand the complaint around identity politics. People are getting upset about a gay pilot because he mentions his husband once in an optional side conversation that for 100% of the game prior has been character backstory an exposition? Or is it the amount of females and POC in the campaign? Or is it the Mirilian, Trandoshan or Mimbanese that offends you? I'll grant there is a lack of white men in the campaign but honestly I'd take that offense as maybe an eye opener to what offends you and why. The campaign shoves absolutely no political or social issues at you, it is a Star Wars game and Star Wars campaign. There's no Trump jokes, no BLM shout outs and no gun law puns.

    All of the prior being said the biggest shortcoming is lack of content in terms of multiplayer replayability. It wouldn't be so bad if there were more maps. That really highlights it in a way that's hard to ignore.

    The campaign is solid, I really enjoyed it. Decent story and easy to follow. Played it through on the hardest difficulty and it was quite difficult. The complaints I've seen on it are the kind of stuff you could expect from any flight sim. You crash you die, don't crash. You go where you're not supposed to you die. It's not the kind of game where they can wall you in to prevent you going somewhere, you're in space. If you fly out of bounds the AI will kill you or you get the "turn around" notification. The AI was difficult but it encourages you to actually fly like you're avoiding getting hit. Flying in a straight line you're going to die. Change direction and they'll miss.

    Overall from a PC/HOTAS player 9/10. More maps please.    … Expand
  85. Damonstration
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    It's a perfect throwback to the original Star Wars flight simulator games. Highly competitive, and a lot to remember as you're flying and fighting, but it's satisfying to master. Fleet Battles are intense every time and rarely feel lopsided. The only issues right now have to do with social menus, and I really wish there were private matches so I could team up with five friends to playIt's a perfect throwback to the original Star Wars flight simulator games. Highly competitive, and a lot to remember as you're flying and fighting, but it's satisfying to master. Fleet Battles are intense every time and rarely feel lopsided. The only issues right now have to do with social menus, and I really wish there were private matches so I could team up with five friends to play against five other friends.… Expand
  86. Pestario_
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    A dream game come true. It’s a worthy successor to the old xwing series. Very deep and very rewarding. There are a few bugs at launch which I’m sure will be fixed. If you’re a fan of Star Wars space action definitely pick it up
  87. Potion_Seller
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    As someone who is almost exclusively interested in multiplayer this game is just about everything I could have asked for. It's $40 due to the shorter campaign which is perfect for me. The game is insanely immersive in VR and I have had 0 issues with my HOTAS controls. The pvp is going to have a high skill ceiling which is fantastic. Nothing feels better than feeling yourself learn andAs someone who is almost exclusively interested in multiplayer this game is just about everything I could have asked for. It's $40 due to the shorter campaign which is perfect for me. The game is insanely immersive in VR and I have had 0 issues with my HOTAS controls. The pvp is going to have a high skill ceiling which is fantastic. Nothing feels better than feeling yourself learn and improve at something.

    I'm sure technical bugs are going to be ironed out here in the first couple weeks. I look forward to many hours of blasting people with lasers.    … Expand
  88. Irigoth
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    X-Wing vs Tie Fighter 2020 edition. No entiendo las malas críticas, yo no he tenido problemas ni con mi joystick (HOTAS Thrustmaster, solo hay que navegar por los menús de configuración que lo queréis todo hecho!), ni para conectar con EA (con Origin abierto conecta sin problemas), ni jugando con VR que es una auténtica pasada. Quien espere un Battlefront solo de naves está apañao por queX-Wing vs Tie Fighter 2020 edition. No entiendo las malas críticas, yo no he tenido problemas ni con mi joystick (HOTAS Thrustmaster, solo hay que navegar por los menús de configuración que lo queréis todo hecho!), ni para conectar con EA (con Origin abierto conecta sin problemas), ni jugando con VR que es una auténtica pasada. Quien espere un Battlefront solo de naves está apañao por que NO es eso, es un "simulador" de Star Wars, así que si era un Battlefield lo que esperabas mejor no lo compres! Pero si lo que estabas esperando es un simulador como los de antaño pero modernizado, lánzate sin dudarlo. Una pasada!… Expand
  89. Diplocole
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    The game is terrific. The menus are buggy, but the core is all there. If you're looking for something that will capture the feeling of the 90s games while significantly improving on them, this is your game. The differences between the factions gameplay-wise reveal themselves a bit more forcefully after you get more experience with the game.

    What keeps me from rating this a 10? It's    The game is terrific. The menus are buggy, but the core is all there. If you're looking for something that will capture the feeling of the 90s games while significantly improving on them, this is your game. The differences between the factions gameplay-wise reveal themselves a bit more forcefully after you get more experience with the game.

    What keeps me from rating this a 10? It's admittedly difficult to access for people who are using this as their entry into HOTAS gaming. Controller is likely a safer setup for most people. As friends of mine have pointed out, this is common on HOTAS setups given the lack of a "standard" layout. Mouse and keyboard are possible, I guess? Their approach to this type of control scheme is interesting, but will not be as reactive or responsive as controllers or HOTAS with the exception of using keyboard to get around the more advanced commands. Keyboard might be more possible if you're playing support, primarily.

    The gameplay, however, is rock-solid enough to put it as one of the best games I've played in recent memory. This let me access my inner 10 year old kid, again. I ordered a VR headset to take it even further. It's an experience not to be missed.    … Expand
  90. Leonidas_rex
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    I was super exited about this release, and it will be a great game after the dev team fixes all the starter bugs and the blurriness...The VR support is great, I love it!
  91. RomulKing
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Campaign is short and story not so much exciting (completed the whole campaign in VR). But, you know - having a chance to fly in Star Wars in VR + destroy Star Destroyer - that's just wow! For all who remembers legendary Tie Fighter and X-Wing Alliance and wanted to fly in this universe with modern graphics - highly recommended!
  92. GroovyMoose
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    As a big fan of both Star Wars and space combat games, I had a lot of fun with this one. The flight and combat mechanics feel great, and the immersion you get when playing with VR really brings you into the world around you. The only criticism I have is that there just isn't enough content. The campaign is a solid, fun experience, and the multiplayer will definitely bring you hours of fun,As a big fan of both Star Wars and space combat games, I had a lot of fun with this one. The flight and combat mechanics feel great, and the immersion you get when playing with VR really brings you into the world around you. The only criticism I have is that there just isn't enough content. The campaign is a solid, fun experience, and the multiplayer will definitely bring you hours of fun, especially with friends, but with only 2 game modes that play out similarly every time, you can't help but wish for more varied objectives and game types. Battlefront II, for example, had a lot of varied objectives for its space combat mode, and I would love to see some of that brought over to a game with deeper mechanics, like this one. All in all, I would very much support a sequel or follow up to this.… Expand
  93. SanchoTheHyena
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game for any fan of Star Wars and flight simulators. While the budget placed by EA shows in several places (namely the UI and various unfixable bugs), overall this game is easily one of my favorites.

    PROS: -Iconic star wars vehicles are all fun to fly -deep team-based gameplay -thriving multiplayer community with cross-platform play across Xbox, PSN, and PC -Gorgeous graphics,    Fantastic game for any fan of Star Wars and flight simulators. While the budget placed by EA shows in several places (namely the UI and various unfixable bugs), overall this game is easily one of my favorites.

    PROS:
    -Iconic star wars vehicles are all fun to fly
    -deep team-based gameplay
    -thriving multiplayer community with cross-platform play across Xbox, PSN, and PC
    -Gorgeous graphics, full VR support
    -Several different roles to play as, extremely rewarding teamwork
    -high speed, high intensity combat
    -dogfighting rewards using actual flight maneuvers alongside clever energy and boost management

    CONS:
    -Somewhat repetitive gameplay
    -Steep learning curve
    -poor UI
    -Multiplayer requires full communication with team and excellent coordination, so not particularly good for solo players
    -short story mode    … Expand
  94. neurotictim
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    What an amazing game.  The developers at Motive really outdid themselves, with a reasonably compelling (if short) campaign, diverse cast of engaging characters, and one of the most challenging and satisfying multi-player experiences available for this game type.  Yes, there are some flaws, but you get to fly an X-wing in beautiful VR; all complaints fall short of that.  The mechanics areWhat an amazing game.  The developers at Motive really outdid themselves, with a reasonably compelling (if short) campaign, diverse cast of engaging characters, and one of the most challenging and satisfying multi-player experiences available for this game type.  Yes, there are some flaws, but you get to fly an X-wing in beautiful VR; all complaints fall short of that.  The mechanics are finely tuned and require practice, but as a long time Star Wars fan, this is the game I've been waiting on for 40 years. If I had to pick out a flaw, it's that I wish there was MORE game.  More characters, more ships, more maps, more cosmetics, all of it.  The planned support ended far too soon, the marketing team didn't hype it enough, and a game that is by all rights one of the best of the type to come out in years is instead relegated to the bargain bin, far too soon.… Expand
  95. goestotwelve
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    I love this game. It’s almost everything I’ve ever wanted from a Star Wars game in terms of action, attention to detail, and community. It delivers on that singular thrill of blasting ships with lasers at high speed. The multiplayer community is alive and well nearly a year after launch with a dedicated group of fans living out their Star Wars fantasies. It’s not perfect—there are someI love this game. It’s almost everything I’ve ever wanted from a Star Wars game in terms of action, attention to detail, and community. It delivers on that singular thrill of blasting ships with lasers at high speed. The multiplayer community is alive and well nearly a year after launch with a dedicated group of fans living out their Star Wars fantasies. It’s not perfect—there are some gameplay mechanics that won’t get fixed, and the single player campaign is a little short—but it’s still an amazing experience.

    I’m a busy dad and I play this game as much as I can when I have time away from work and family.    … Expand
  96. Aurorus2014
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Been playing this since November and have found a great gaming community of #gamerdads. Play on ladies and gents!
  97. Utseveres
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    I'd say this is one of my all time favourite games. It's a steep learning curve, but it's a lot of fun. It's basically the game I've been waiting decades to play since first seeing star wars age 7.
  98. Raearu
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    For many of us who live streaming wars and grew up playing games on PC in the 90s games like X-Wing, Tie Fighter and their successors hold a very special place in our memories. It has been a very long time since there has been a Star Wars space sim which came anywhere close to the immersion and the care and attention to detail of those games until now. This is no mere arcade shooter or anFor many of us who live streaming wars and grew up playing games on PC in the 90s games like X-Wing, Tie Fighter and their successors hold a very special place in our memories. It has been a very long time since there has been a Star Wars space sim which came anywhere close to the immersion and the care and attention to detail of those games until now. This is no mere arcade shooter or an over complex flight simulator, it is a careful balance of the two, optimised for realistic but hectic and mind blowing dogfights. The skill ceiling is huge but it is fun from day 1 especially in VR where this is the first time I genuinely felt like I was behind the flight stick of an X Wing or my personal favourite the A Wing. You blast past the tie fighter you were chasing as you realise an interceptor has locked on to you behind and as you look behind you to keep him in your sights as you manoeuvre your ship into a tight loop bringing them into your sights as you lower your gaze to line up the target reticule….squeezing the trigger and blowing past the wreckage as explosions trigger all around you. Even more amazing is watching your B- Wing cockpit rotate around you as your cockpit remains stable, a beautiful moment to really feel what being in this ship is meant to feel like. This game is worth every penny and more. The developers revived the golden age of Star Wars games and did the impossible, improved on a beloved classic. My only gripe which prevents me from giving this a 10/10 is that there is so much more potential in the single player and co-op modes. The single player feels a bit too on rails and thinking back to the excellent array of mission types available in the older games it would seem a simple task to replicate in this fantastic new game engine, protect, escort, disable, capture missions all in a 5 squad co-op. Also for a game called squadrons it would have been great to have a clan system of some kind and allow permanent squadron names and assigned designations (Red 5 standing by). All of this could easily be capitalised on with a sequel. If there is no sequel it will be a travesty and a waste of a well crafted game engine.… Expand
  99. Didcovic
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    they say a lot about like "the controls and the gameplay are horribles" but if a star wars starship exists, the controls would be like that, a ship is hard to control and you need to know that. sorry for the english mistakes i am from brazil.
  100. strangermoon
    May 24, 2023
    8
    compared battefronts not third person view but game uses old xwing tie figter mechanics like shiled managin. bwing like bomber class only in this game on modern star wars but still game feels need more.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    The one and only chance to be a space pilot in a galaxy far far away. Living and experiencing adrenaline filled dogfight is simply breathtaking. [Issue#307]
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 18, 2020
    70
    To put it simply, Star Wars: Squadrons is a low-budget X-Wing vs TIE Fighter II based off of Battlefront II’s space battles. I admit that I expected more, but after two decades we finally got a new Star Wars sim (leaning towards the arcade side, but still) and I did enjoy it. It looks and sounds like a Star Wars game should, and Motive’s successful effort to balance such dissimilar crafts as the X-Wing and the TIE Fighter is commendable. [12/2020, p.64]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Nov 21, 2020
    60
    There’s a good concept at the core of Star Wars: Squadrons, as flying a space fighter and managing its systems can be a lot of fun, however, you have to be a very dedicated Star Wars fan to enjoy a drab campaign with just a handful of memorable moments and watered-down multiplayer modes from Battlefront 2.
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