Star Wars: Squadrons

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5.8

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  1. 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
  2. Jimmybeanjojang
    Oct 5, 2020
    5
    Lacking so much for VR but the game gives a stellar visual style and decent story telling.
    a lot of reworking needs to be done for match making.
  3. 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
  4. Nobilis1984
    Oct 4, 2020
    6
    The newest Star Wars game is out and costs only 40 €. It doesn't sound bad, but in terms of content, little is offered.
    The campaign is brisk but fun. Tie Fighter and Co. can be controlled much better than Battlefront 2.
    After that there is not much left. The multiplayer only has two maps and that is not enough.
  5. buggy86
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Great dogfighting game, best played with a squad of friends, as the name implies... Squadrons
  6. 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
  7. fazhom
    Oct 11, 2020
    6
    At first, I was happy with the gameplay and everything reminding me of X-Wing/Tie Fighter/X-Wing alliance series.
    Campaign and characters are forgetable at best (like BF2) but, to be honnest, I wasn't expecting much from Disney SW.
    But for me, the real problem is there is no machtmaking: on my second match I was up against a team with a level 40 player! I mean, come-on! I don't want    At first, I was happy with the gameplay and everything reminding me of X-Wing/Tie Fighter/X-Wing alliance series.
    Campaign and characters are forgetable at best (like BF2) but, to be honnest, I wasn't expecting much from Disney SW.

    But for me, the real problem is there is no machtmaking: on my second match I was up against a team with a level 40 player!
    I mean, come-on!
    I don't want to win, but I like to be able to actually PLAY and not get shot down even before arriving on the battlefield.

    It would also be nice if you could hire real writers instead of talentless political activists spreading SJW propaganda.    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. winzentween
    Oct 3, 2020
    6
    Best way to play is VR and hotus flight sticks (if it worked) would be the set up of choice but it needs a beefy 2080s if you dont want frame drops etc. The main issue with this game is it costs about 1500 plus to play well. 500 for vr, 1000 for pc and 200 for flight stick and then game on top. And it is in no way worth that effort while a game like half life might be. You would beBest way to play is VR and hotus flight sticks (if it worked) would be the set up of choice but it needs a beefy 2080s if you dont want frame drops etc. The main issue with this game is it costs about 1500 plus to play well. 500 for vr, 1000 for pc and 200 for flight stick and then game on top. And it is in no way worth that effort while a game like half life might be. You would be better off with the PSVR nightmare or just in 2d for way less. BUT if you want the best PCVR is the only choice. Via INDEX or QUEST VD setup.

    The GOOD: looks great mostly and sounds great and the idea is great and there are wow moments. It has some neat cockpits.

    BAD: story is a tired cliche mess. Lots of tech issues and performance problems and the flight stick does not work as intended. Lacks polish and content. A few modes and 6 hrs single play with no secrets. A few old ships we've already used and no b-wings. Small maps for mp. Lots of hand holding and giant tutorials. VR cutscenes not in VR. DROIDS do nothing at all which is against lore and other games. The hub area is teleport rubbish. Nothing much to do and not hub space for MP. Cosmetics and upgrades change nothing. Only one view point. CAnnot use your hands in VR and flight stick doesnt move but throttle does. Many small issues too which distract from what could have been amazing. The game has not been play tested. You are paying to do that for them.

    Also you're supporting Disney and EA so ...don't.

    Wait for a sale and many patches and free content. The game is just not there yet and not as advertised or promised. 6/10 (7 in vr if you love SWARS and they fix the sticks).    … Expand
  14. sacreo
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Half the complaints are about launch bugs, while the other half seems to be militant conservatives just being offended that Star Wars doesn't always doesn't cater to their real-life worldview. The actual gameplay is extremely tight, with enough difference in control and aesthetic to make each ship unique. The story is higher production than expected, turning into a very standard Star WarsHalf the complaints are about launch bugs, while the other half seems to be militant conservatives just being offended that Star Wars doesn't always doesn't cater to their real-life worldview. The actual gameplay is extremely tight, with enough difference in control and aesthetic to make each ship unique. The story is higher production than expected, turning into a very standard Star Wars affair. It doesn't bring anything particularly new to the universe, but executes and entertains far better than most multiplayer-first games of today.

    The VR experience is highly immersive and surprisingly not nausea-inducing, but the skybox is unfortunately very blurry which does take some visual depth away. It's probably a 7 with launch bugs and a 9 after they patch it, so I'm splitting the difference at 8.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. BadBarry
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    Star Wars Squadrons is exactly what I was expecting out of this game. The campaign is engaging and gears you up for the multiplayer and gives you the opportunity to actually be the bad guys.

    The multiplayer is like Star fighter assault on steroids and to be truly good at this game you need to be skillful. With that being said you also need a good squadron on people to win the fleet    Star Wars Squadrons is exactly what I was expecting out of this game. The campaign is engaging and gears you up for the multiplayer and gives you the opportunity to actually be the bad guys.

    The multiplayer is like Star fighter assault on steroids and to be truly good at this game you need to be skillful. With that being said you also need a good squadron on people to win the fleet battles but all it takes is a good balance. For a non fully priced game it ticks all boxes for me and I am really enjoying it.

    Only negative (because I like to always give one if I can) is that the ranked matches when someone quits you dont get the rank is really annoying as it hinders the progression.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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!!
  20. 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
  21. 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 +++++
  22. Croswell
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    Needs some tweaks, joystick dead zone was a large oversight, but overall a great game. I am living out my Star Wars fantasy!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Wafflecocoa
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    i love the cinematic and the gameplay, is very good experience.
    the control feel good but i'm not really good at this game
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. GroundXearo
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    The game has flaws, but it's clear it was made with love and passion. The incredibly low scoring reviews on here are beyond unfair to the game, and while I do concede there's some things to iron out, the overall experience is fun, we should be encouraging both this type of game and this approach to not adding microtransactions and garbage like that.
  29. 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
  30. Charliequin
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    I really like this game. It has a lot of depth within its simplicity. It's a huge bummer that it doesn't work with TrackIR, and it lacks a little in customization, which is why I gave it an 8, but it has a TON of potential and is a must have if you like flight sims and/or Star Wars. It's clearly a multiplayer starfighting game, and THAT it does really well! I look forward to the DLC. Don'tI really like this game. It has a lot of depth within its simplicity. It's a huge bummer that it doesn't work with TrackIR, and it lacks a little in customization, which is why I gave it an 8, but it has a TON of potential and is a must have if you like flight sims and/or Star Wars. It's clearly a multiplayer starfighting game, and THAT it does really well! I look forward to the DLC. Don't listen to the weirdos who can't handle women and people of color having equal representation.… Expand
  31. jaredwallace91
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Once the bug links are worked out, this will remain one of the simplest, cleanest, most fun Star Wars games ever released. Great campaign story as well.
  32. NOONANSGOONS213
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    This is the ultimate flying experience for star wars fans. This game offers an amazing single player experience, and a great ranked mode that feels extremely rewarding. Getting a kill is so satisfying. The game is a challenging experience that forces you to get better. Ignore the bad reviews. This game is awesome and offers something for everyone.
  33. Spacepepperonis
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    If you've played the old 90's TIE-Fighter, the core controls and feel of this game feel like I *remember* TIE-Fighter feeling. So that's pretty amazing.

    The campaign is pretty one-note, and the dialog is pretty stilted with your squadron-mates talking at you for a few sentences and then being done. No player dialog or anything, so the best dialog is when two other characters start    If you've played the old 90's TIE-Fighter, the core controls and feel of this game feel like I *remember* TIE-Fighter feeling. So that's pretty amazing.

    The campaign is pretty one-note, and the dialog is pretty stilted with your squadron-mates talking at you for a few sentences and then being done. No player dialog or anything, so the best dialog is when two other characters start talking to each other and ignore you. There are only a little more than a dozen single player missions, which is disappointing.

    Gameplay, single and multi-player, is pretty solid. Controls on a Xbox controller are pretty solid, and the visuals are nice. The cockpits especially show a lot of love and attention, which is good because you spend a lot of time there.

    I'm hopeful that future support for this game, free or expansion pack/dlc will add on additional campaigns and ship/pilot customization; but right now $40 gets you a full game. A campaign that is good enough and serves to get you acquainted with all of the ships, and a fun multiplayer that is something I've been wishing for for ages.

    Right now there are no microtransactions, loot box or otherwise. All the Cosmetics and Ship Side-grades are unlocked by playing the game. This *is* EA though so if you are looking at this game in 3-6 months you might want to check to make sure that hasn't changed.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. evandwong
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Great game, slightly marred by technical issues. Really hoping for strong post launch support or a successor title from the devs. It's ironic that the first EA published Star Wars title with a hard "no DLC planned" line is the only one so far where DLC would be really welcome. For maximal enjoyment:

    1) Play with a controller (yes, even on PC) 2) Rebind all the controls to your    Great game, slightly marred by technical issues. Really hoping for strong post launch support or a successor title from the devs. It's ironic that the first EA published Star Wars title with a hard "no DLC planned" line is the only one so far where DLC would be really welcome. For maximal enjoyment:

    1) Play with a controller (yes, even on PC)
    2) Rebind all the controls to your liking
    3) Join a community where you can roll with a 5-man group. It's *so much fun* to play with a team, even if you just met the guys.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Rahnbane
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    (Reviewed on PS VR)

    This was my childhood dream... I tought the dream came true in 1994 with X wing.. Then came Tie Fighter... Both were incredible games. A great plot, major story with voice acting and solid combat... And years have passed... After X-Wing alliance, unfortunately there was no decent star wars -space simulation, hell... no space simulation whatsoever. When I    (Reviewed on PS VR)

    This was my childhood dream...

    I tought the dream came true in 1994 with X wing.. Then came Tie Fighter... Both were incredible games. A great plot, major story with voice acting and solid combat...

    And years have passed... After X-Wing alliance, unfortunately there was no decent star wars -space simulation, hell... no space simulation whatsoever.

    When I first heard about this, I was sceptical about the track record of EA and their latest star wars games... But for old times sake (And ofcourse VR) I pre-ordered the game...

    First night was hard... The speed of the game and the dizzyness it created while trying to manuever was overwhelming.

    The atmosphere was so mesmerizing... The closed spaces of a Tie fighter blocks VR's freedom.

    But when I was in an A wing, the scenery was breathtaking. Great designed maps with lots of opprotunities to master, and hiding spots to exploit... The great flight mechanics, unbelieavable combat and feeling of success (when you learn how to manuever)...

    With 4 of my friends we are in a Galaxy Far Far away, hunting the enemy...

    And I have never felt that my dream finally came true like this before.

    Cons:
    - Only 6 maps and 2 game modes
    - Ship customization options are a bit low.
    - Pilot customizations have no effect except a 2 minute briefing and an endgame pose...    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. MrBigBrainThe2n
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Sense no one really reads these I’m gonna keep it short.

    It’s good

    Go buy it

    Thx
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. Thrawn997
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The game I've wanted since X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter. Ignore the negative review bombing.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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!!,
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. Nimander
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    This game brings be back to X-Wing vs Tie fighter, the first game I bought a Joystick for. It really scratches that nostalgia itch.

    Played Fleet Battle vs AI, and Dogfights, and had a lot of fun. The asymmetric design gives great depth to the multiplayer. Flying an X-Wing a skilled pilot will have to learn to direct shields in addition to regular power management, while a TIE pilot    This game brings be back to X-Wing vs Tie fighter, the first game I bought a Joystick for. It really scratches that nostalgia itch.

    Played Fleet Battle vs AI, and Dogfights, and had a lot of fun.
    The asymmetric design gives great depth to the multiplayer. Flying an X-Wing a skilled pilot will have to learn to direct shields in addition to regular power management, while a TIE pilot will have to master the power converter.
    I haven't had time to look into Support ships yet, but it seems like they have some interesting options.

    Playing this with Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Saitek Rudder Pedals, and HTC vive feels great. The resolution on the Vive could have been better, but everything you need to see is visible. It is clear that they have designed the UI to make sure everything you need is large enough in your cockpit to see with lower resolution VR.
    I haven't noticed the deadzone issue I have heard about, but that could be because I have Yaw on the Rudder Pedals.    … Expand
  66. 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!
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. mrlebowski79
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This game is great. If you are looking for a fun star wars flight sim this is it.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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. ))
  75. RazilinTera
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyable. I love the starfighters in X-WIng and this brings back all the joy of the old games with the added fun of multiplayer. I tried to keep my hopes in check, but this game exceeded my expectations and I am thoroughly enjoying how fun it is to fly in this game.

    I am sincerely hoping they decide to actually add stuff. I would be willing to keep paying to get more ships,    Really enjoyable. I love the starfighters in X-WIng and this brings back all the joy of the old games with the added fun of multiplayer. I tried to keep my hopes in check, but this game exceeded my expectations and I am thoroughly enjoying how fun it is to fly in this game.

    I am sincerely hoping they decide to actually add stuff. I would be willing to keep paying to get more ships, more content and more single-player campaign story.

    A chance to fly a B-Wing (which is perfectly suited to the fleet battle) or do the Death Star Trench Run would be amazing.

    Please Motive/EA... take my money and make this happen.    … Expand
  76. T-Knut
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    Fun Game Mechanics once you get used to the combat. The rush of putting power into your engines to boost and use the drift maneuver to get behind an enemy, then put all your power into the blasters to shoot down an enemy pilot all while doing barrel rolls through an asteroid belt will never get old! Game mechanics make up for the lack of content.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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!
  82. Scc-Myst
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Absoluterly amazing in PC VR. I think the bad reviews do not concern VR....
  83. LordCooler777
    Oct 14, 2020
    8
    The best vr star wars game ever holy **** masterpieces for star wars fans **** yeah!
  84. 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
  85. A_golden_ASIAN
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    It's clear that a lot of people reviewing it haven't even played the game and they are just here to bash EA or just Star Wars in general
    The campaign is decent and it's not bad, the characters are memorable enough to me and the story is pretty decent, the missions aren't repetitive and they are actually fun. Overall the campaign is a 7/10
    The gameplay is great, it's very much skill    It's clear that a lot of people reviewing it haven't even played the game and they are just here to bash EA or just Star Wars in general
    The campaign is decent and it's not bad, the characters are memorable enough to me and the story is pretty decent, the missions aren't repetitive and they are actually fun. Overall the campaign is a 7/10

    The gameplay is great, it's very much skill based and it makes you feel like you're actually in a cockpit on a real Star Wars mission (at least without the fear of actually dying). There are many cosmetics to collect and a variety of components that will actually change the way you play they aren't just there

    Hopefully there will be a few more ships and the bugs will be squashed, so overall. I would give it a 8/10    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. Acarp
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This is the star wars game I’ve been waiting for all my life! Don’t sleep on it
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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!
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. Mangoturtle
    Jan 7, 2021
    8
    I have not played all of the game yet, I have done all the tutorials a part of the story, and 3 rounds of multiplayer. First of all, I love the fleet battles, and the story mode is great. The only thing that drags it down a little is specifically on the pc, (as far as I know) the controls are a little hard, you have to press "6" for a resupply, which is really far from where your hand usually is.
  97. Thryne
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Really Great Game, i play it on Xbox and it just recently got additional Ships without any additional costs. It's a fun game where you play in a starfighter and battle other people in star-fighters, gives a great Star Wars feeling.
  98. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Buono, annoia velocemente da soli. Con VR pazzesco. Da giocare in compagnia!
  99. DanKir
    Dec 31, 2020
    5
    The game is very arcady with fun moments and others that are very confusing.
    What makes the game fun is its arcady nature, what is NOT FUN is how convoluted and complex the key bindings are and some confusing mechanics that are not well explained in the tutorial.
    Whoever designed this game should explain why adding all those USELESS key bindings make this game better or more fun? They    The game is very arcady with fun moments and others that are very confusing.
    What makes the game fun is its arcady nature, what is NOT FUN is how convoluted and complex the key bindings are and some confusing mechanics that are not well explained in the tutorial.
    Whoever designed this game should explain why adding all those USELESS key bindings make this game better or more fun? They don't!
    The games is a classic arcade space shooter with a somewhat lame and simple story, with very cool SW environments. It feels like someone was trying to add some space sim features but failing at it. Also, the HOTAS support is bad and broken. Instead of spending time to add milions of keybindings that do absoloutetly NOTHING, they should have spent the time to add a better hotas support.

    The missions become repetitive, the combat environments are very nice but the game fails to use them in a meanigfull way, they are there just as background. The game is arcady, but the ship don't feel good to move around. Plus there is NO variety of combat .. just pew pew of red lasers and a random missile.    … Expand
  100. BleedingJester
    May 7, 2023
    8
    as someone who usually doesn't enjoy the genre this is genuinely fun the story is separated into two stories 1 following the New Republic and the other following the Empire that you switch between every couple mission's and both stories are pretty good, but I preferred the Empires story a bit more than the New Republics

    the game has a multiplayer mode but I didnt touch it since I just    as someone who usually doesn't enjoy the genre this is genuinely fun the story is separated into two stories 1 following the New Republic and the other following the Empire that you switch between every couple mission's and both stories are pretty good, but I preferred the Empires story a bit more than the New Republics

    the game has a multiplayer mode but I didnt touch it since I just wasn't interested enough in it to try so I can't judge the multiplayer mode    … Expand
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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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