Star Wars: Squadrons

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  1. Mikeuk81
    Oct 7, 2020
    5
    I wanted to love this game, unfortunately, it's just a rather shallow experience. If you're looking for a modern X-Wing vs Tie fighter you will be disappointed but if you're looking for an arcadey type' flight sim' you will love it.

    If you're after a quick blast with low skill ceiling game then you will probably enjoy it, I'm more of a hardcore flight sim fan so found it lacking. I    I wanted to love this game, unfortunately, it's just a rather shallow experience. If you're looking for a modern X-Wing vs Tie fighter you will be disappointed but if you're looking for an arcadey type' flight sim' you will love it.

    If you're after a quick blast with low skill ceiling game then you will probably enjoy it, I'm more of a hardcore flight sim fan so found it lacking. I appreciate the developers trying something 'new' and understand why they went the route they did, but hopefully, they will bring us a true successor to the X-Wing/tie fighter games of old    … Expand
  2. waterfall148
    Oct 3, 2020
    6
    gameplay:8.5
    story:6
    characters:3
    multiplayer: 8
    content: 5

    overall: 6
  3. SirGoose
    Oct 4, 2020
    5
    Pretty enough and a great VR experience. The gameplay is fresh, kind of a MOBA feel to it. It claims to support HOTAS but it does so very poorly. You will likely have a nightmare of a time making it work right if you can at all. Flight mechanics are pretty poor. This is not a space sim. It is Overwatch in X-Wings. That's not bad, just not what I feel was advertised.
  4. jackthemc
    Dec 11, 2020
    5
    I'm updating my review because I actually ended up enjoying this game considering the $20 I paid for it. The controls are bizarre (Why this doesn't use a single stick to steer when it shows cutscenes of pilots steering with a single stick, I will never know) but I eventually got used to them, and a masterpiece this is not, but maybe this a fun three hours that you can have if you'reI'm updating my review because I actually ended up enjoying this game considering the $20 I paid for it. The controls are bizarre (Why this doesn't use a single stick to steer when it shows cutscenes of pilots steering with a single stick, I will never know) but I eventually got used to them, and a masterpiece this is not, but maybe this a fun three hours that you can have if you're looking to scratch a Star Wars itch like I was.… Expand
  5. Heretic38
    Oct 11, 2020
    5
    As a huge fan of X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, I had great expectations. This game looks and sounds really well done as a AAA (is it one?) title should look and sound like. Also it makes really fun. I can´t comment on the VR experience but I read it´s fantastic. The campaign part is quite boring and uninspired but i was more looking forward to the multiplayer part which is fun.
    Other than that    As a huge fan of X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, I had great expectations. This game looks and sounds really well done as a AAA (is it one?) title should look and sound like. Also it makes really fun. I can´t comment on the VR experience but I read it´s fantastic. The campaign part is quite boring and uninspired but i was more looking forward to the multiplayer part which is fun.
    Other than that the whole game feels like a mini game with the lack of content and options. EA already stated that there will be no DLC so this explains the low price... I would recommend all players to test it first and make your own thoughts if you really need this great "mini game".    … Expand
  6. BoostOrDie
    Nov 4, 2020
    5
    It is not what i expected. Quite dull cosmosim. Al you do it chase the bloody target. When you aqure it in view you have 2-3 seconds to shoot then he flyes pass you (behind you) you start searching again, get target in view and 2-3 sec for shooting then everytnig repeats and this is over and over and over again...
  7. Radam64
    Oct 7, 2020
    6
    This game is made for VR. The flying is very slow and so is the aiming, it's like piloting a space boat in the mud. It's okay and easy in the single player mode but online it's frustrating as hell trying to chase people around because turning is so slow. It's a great VR game but a very shallow console game.
  8. FreedomFighters
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    While I’m not much of a fan of the “Star Wars” series, I find that I can’t really escape it. Maybe it’s because I have so many friends that enjoy the series, or maybe it’s because I see so many people talk about it on social media, but I feel like it’s hard to fully ignore it. And lately, it feels like most of what I hear about “Star Wars” is how much the films have been ruined, and howWhile I’m not much of a fan of the “Star Wars” series, I find that I can’t really escape it. Maybe it’s because I have so many friends that enjoy the series, or maybe it’s because I see so many people talk about it on social media, but I feel like it’s hard to fully ignore it. And lately, it feels like most of what I hear about “Star Wars” is how much the films have been ruined, and how the recent entries have been so much worse than the originals. I wouldn’t know, since I don’t watch them, but I’ve gotta say that I’ve been enjoying the recent wave of video games in the “Star Wars” series. Last year’s “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” has obviously been the biggest highlight, but a little over a month ago, I also enjoyed my time with “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series.” “Star Wars: Squadrons,” however, snuck up on me: perhaps it’s because the game was announced in June and released just four months later, but I wasn’t exactly expecting this game for a while. After playing it, though, I was definitely happy with my experience.
    “Star Wars: Squadrons” is quite an immersive game, and the approach it takes to space combat feels excellent. Even though it might take a bit of getting used to, the ship controls are fantastic, and they hit that perfect borderline between being accessible and challenging. I also love the depth and scope of view from within the ship, as while it’s a seemingly minor thing, it made me feel closer to the action than I expected at first. I also think the visual design for the game is pretty great, capturing the aesthetics of “Star Wars” wonderfully to craft lovely space environments that are exciting to explore. The game also features VR support on several versions, and it’s definitely a nice touch: it’s thrilling without feeling too dizzying, and it makes the game feel even more immersive than it already is. It’s perfectly fine without the VR, but it’s certainly a great addition.
    There are definitely a few flaws with the game that hold it back from being as good as it could’ve been. For starters, I wouldn’t say the story is all that captivating. It’s your typical “Star Wars” stuff, and I don’t think it’ll do anything that will actively anger “Star Wars” fans, but it doesn’t do anything to stand out, either. On top of that, the game is pretty short, and while that’s not the worst thing ever given that it costs $40, don’t expect it to be much more than a side game that you can play between other, longer titles. Also, I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t a lot of content here: beyond the aforementioned short story mode, there’s not a whole lot of modes to enjoy in the multiplayer, and there’s not a huge variation in that component of the game, either. This might be even worse for some, given that the game’s developers recently announced that the game would not be received any post-launch content. While I appreciate that they’re not taking the money-grubbing approach that you might expect given that they’re owned by EA, this is the kind of game that feels like it’s begging for more content, and the fact that it’s not getting that is disappointing.
    Overall, “Star Wars: Squadrons” is an enjoyable, immersive space combat adventure. Yes, it’s flawed, and it probably won’t stand as tall as some of the best games to grace the “Star Wars” name, but it’s definitely a solid adventure that even non-fans of “Star Wars” can find some enjoyment in. And hey, as someone that doesn’t particularly care for the series, if the games can continue to be consistently solid as they have been, that’s all I could really ask for.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 “Good”    … Expand
  9. Shenandoah
    Oct 18, 2020
    7
    This game could habe been a great game for VR, but it isn‘t. The cutscenes are pre-rendered videos with many compression artifacts, thats just a shame. Also in VR the cutscenes are not stereoscopic ... why not? It would be very easy to do that. The game itself feels really bad in VR, the resolution is one of the badest I’ve ever seen on PSVR, just the cockpit looks good. It could have beenThis game could habe been a great game for VR, but it isn‘t. The cutscenes are pre-rendered videos with many compression artifacts, thats just a shame. Also in VR the cutscenes are not stereoscopic ... why not? It would be very easy to do that. The game itself feels really bad in VR, the resolution is one of the badest I’ve ever seen on PSVR, just the cockpit looks good. It could have been such a good game ... I‘m pretty sad about that.

    Edit: +1 for removing compression artifacts

    Edit: +1 for adding story experience in VR and more content    … Expand
  10. CatsPawDigital
    Oct 5, 2020
    7
    When my copy arrived from Amazon I was expecting- no, I tell a lie, I was HOPING for rogue squadron in VR. That would have been amazing. Alas, that's not quite what I received. Now don't get me wrong, ANYTHING that puts me in both an X-wing and TIE Interceptor cockpit in VR is going to be of immense interest to me.

    BUT. Anything that REEKS of identity politics to this extent in    When my copy arrived from Amazon I was expecting- no, I tell a lie, I was HOPING for rogue squadron in VR. That would have been amazing. Alas, that's not quite what I received. Now don't get me wrong, ANYTHING that puts me in both an X-wing and TIE Interceptor cockpit in VR is going to be of immense interest to me.

    BUT.

    Anything that REEKS of identity politics to this extent in addition to the nonsense that is the game's story is a huge turn-off. But before I go off on a tangent -and let me add that I found that while they made me uncomfortable I could pretty much ignore the presence of such politics for the sheer joy of being in a starfighter cockpit with a joystick in my hand- let's get some hard numbers.

    SOUND: Star Wars has always had great audio (sound and music). At least, if you can forget that sound waves don't travel through space so you cannot, for instance, hear an alarm on a star destroyer simply by flying close to it. But since this is an issue with practically every science fiction movie or game ever made I think we can safely ignore it. Sound gets a 2.

    GRAPHICS: It was kind of a shock going from a Vive Cosmos to Playstation VR. This isn't so much a fault of the game as hardware limitation. That said, while it was often difficult to tell what exactly I was shooting at at range, the cockpit interiors looked amazing, especially the the Reaper and U-wing. Though this probably belongs in another category, major props for the display functionality. While you don't have the functionality of, say, the No Man's Sky cockpit controls the instruments are not mere decoration but actually useful. Not to the extent that you could fly and fight by them but far more functional than I would have expected. Since the only graphic issues I had were a product of the limitation of VR hardware, we have a 2 here as well.

    STORY: Here we begin to run into trouble. Identity politics and box-checking aside, the story is ridiculous. Without giving too much away, the story revolves mostly around a New Republic superweapon. And a pretty silly one at that. It would have made much more sense, as one of the in-game characters points out, to simply build another Death Star. And let me talk about the level design for a moment. The mission environments are great- nothing wrong with them. EXCEPT for how the story uses them. So.. WHY, exactly, would a huge ship fly THROUGH a debris field instead of simply going around? For cover, maybe. Makes sense. But why would a fleet that knows that ship's destination follow behind with (metaphorically) "please ambush me" painted in huge letters on each ship's hull? And... it gets sillier from there. When you add the identity politics back into the mix... I'm sorry, I've gotta give this a 0. If you're playing this game for the flying you can sort of shove both the story and the politics to one side of your brain and try to ignore it but unless you're a blind idiot it's *still* going to bother you at least a *little*.

    CONTROLS: I had a few issues here but most of that went away when I downloaded the update and plugged in my joystick. All in all, I didn't really have any issues here. There is somewhat of a learning curve and I often found myself flying into objects- which I invariably bounced off of instead of crashing for some reason. Everything worked, but I couldn't help harboring a nagging feeling that there could have been some tweaks and improvements. 1.

    EXECUTION: Everything worked and looked pretty doing it. The mechanic that allows the player to divert shield power fore and aft was an especially pleasing surprise, as this is something that x-wings at least could do in the canon (ie, not Disney) movies. My biggest issue here is that in spite of how much fun I had playing the game (and ignoring the story and trying to ignore the politics) the intent seems to be online play. Each side (NR and IMP) gets exactly 4 ships, each of which fills a specific role balanced for online play. And that's it. Where are the B-wings? What about E-wings? Maybe a TIE Phantom would be nice. Even a Z95 or K-wing. One of the things I liked about Rogue Squadron was the off-the-shelf variety of unlockable ships, and we don't see that here. And NO, it is NOT okay to sell extra ships later as DLC. This was my biggest disappointment of the game. This isn't a deal-breaker because, hey, VR. But a 1 is the best I can give here.

    PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Word limit so this will be short. The crap story, apparently box-checking politics and lack of variety in ships takes a heavy toll here. But it's VR and that in this context counts for a lot. In spite of those negatives, I still enjoyed the game. these cancel each other out. +1.

    Total score: 7. -2 if you can't ignore the awful story or identity politics.    … Expand
  11. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 3, 2021
    6
    At some point or another every Star Wars fan has wondered what it would be like to pilot one of the series' iconic starfighters. While there have been plenty of games over the years dedicated to letting you take control of the galaxy far, far away's most notable ships, few have done so with the same level of immersion as Squadrons. With it's highly detailed cockpits and plethora of HUDAt some point or another every Star Wars fan has wondered what it would be like to pilot one of the series' iconic starfighters. While there have been plenty of games over the years dedicated to letting you take control of the galaxy far, far away's most notable ships, few have done so with the same level of immersion as Squadrons. With it's highly detailed cockpits and plethora of HUD options that allow you to turn the experience into a borderline flight simulator should you please, this is the first time players can feel like they're actually sitting in a X-wing or TIE fighter. Particularly if they have VR. However, while a ton of work clearly went into ensuring that piloting feels both authentic and believable, a lack of content means that there isn't enough here to keep players engaged long-term or compliment the amount of depth you can find in the complex systems underneath the hull.

    If you're looking to get familiar with the mechanics before jumping into the competitive scene, the single-player campaign is where you're going to want to start as it does a great job of teaching you the various ins and outs of each ship. Unfortunately, that's about all it's good for as while there are a few neat ideas here and there their implementation feels half-baked, making it impossible to hide the fact that it's just a glorified eight-and-a-half hour tutorial at best. Then there are the narrative and writing deficiencies...

    Squadrons' story mode tries to sell you on the feeling of being the newest addition to a tight-knit fighter squad by letting you make your own pilot and interact with your AI teammates in-between missions. Your customization options are limited to a handful of pre-made faces though that don't even give you the choice of every race for each gender and conversations with other characters are one-sided affairs where they talk at you because your avatar never speaks. Your battle buddies aren't the most interesting bunch either. They, along with the plot, feel rather inconsequential and small-scale compared to those in the other games you can find in Disney's new EU.

    That's not to say there aren't some positives. I did appreciate seeing some of the more creative alien species fill lead roles rather than just being used as mere window dressing like they would anywhere else in the franchise, and getting to witness the conflict from the perspectives of both the Empire and the New Republic was a breath of fresh air. In fact, I'd say it's the mission structure that really brings the offline portion of the package down. With few exceptions every stage plays out exactly the same way with you awkwardly flying around in circles trying to target enemy fighters before destroying a bigger ship or two after they're all gone. It's a very noticeable loop that not even the beautiful space environments can hide.

    Multiplayer fares a bit better. Matches provide the kind of arcade style aerial dogfighting action I had hoped for in Battlefront II, while still allowing the depth and intricacies of the flight and combat systems to shine through. Which is why it's such a shame it doesn't offer more to do. There are only two modes. One a standard 5v5 team deathmatch and the other an objective based battle where the goal is to rack up enough kills to get a shot at the opposing side's flagships. Both are fun, but given that's all there is the game has a serious issue with longevity. Something that isn't helped by a shallow progression system that allows you to craft an ideal loadout for your playstyle early on that you'll never need to change, leaving you with nothing but cosmetics you don't even really get to see while playing due to the first-person perspective to chase from then on out. It gets old far too quickly.

    I can't heap enough praise on how good it feels to fly these much loved Star Wars vehicles. I just wish there had been a bigger game built around them. With so little content I can't help but wonder if this might not have been better off as a virtual reality exclusive, as due to the relative newness of the technology VR has been able to get away with delivering products that are more experience over substance. On hardware where we've come to expect a bit more, Squadrons simply fails to deliver enough to demand consumer's attention no matter how close it comes to delivering the fan base's dream starfighter game. It does at least provide an incredible foundation for EA and developer Motive Studios to build on.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  12. zzZZZzzzzZZz
    Jan 6, 2021
    5
    Невыносимая тоска, ужасная графика, отсутствие харизматиков, вокруг одни говорящие титульно куклы, геймплей однообразен, конфликт сюжета высосан из пальца, номинальный, ходульный. Да ВСЁ здесь номинально. От ВР никаких ощущений погружения. Челюсть от зевков сломать можно. Даже не проходняк - ниже среднего. Так плохо, что её короткий сингл даже в зачёт идёт. Ощущение от сюжета, диалогов,Невыносимая тоска, ужасная графика, отсутствие харизматиков, вокруг одни говорящие титульно куклы, геймплей однообразен, конфликт сюжета высосан из пальца, номинальный, ходульный. Да ВСЁ здесь номинально. От ВР никаких ощущений погружения. Челюсть от зевков сломать можно. Даже не проходняк - ниже среднего. Так плохо, что её короткий сингл даже в зачёт идёт. Ощущение от сюжета, диалогов, геймплея - будто всё к тебе параллельно, а ты как в дымке или за стеклом и всё медленно проплывает, не фиксируясь сознанием. / Играл на PS4VR… Expand
  13. TJD2
    Jun 5, 2021
    6
    Although Squadrons is a fun arcade cockpit-style experience, the VR is nauseating after around 30 minutes of gameplay. There is also not much to be had in the way of actual plot. Follow your Squad leader and listen to him ramble while destroying enemy fighters or switching between power diverting is all players really do here.
  14. anand5059
    Jan 31, 2021
    7
    Good game with neat graphics and excellent sound, but some annoying bugs in two instances that didn't allow me to progress further leading to restart the mission again. Wish they had focused more on Single player campaign. But its a fun game overall.
  15. kylocosplay
    Dec 14, 2020
    5
    El juego podría haber sido mucho mejor, la campaña está bien pero algo repetitiva, el multijugador entretenido pero con muy pocos modos de juego. Los escenarios están increíbles y muy bien ambientados aunque podrían haberlo aprovechado mejor. La personalización de ambos bandos está aceptable con muchos guiños a lo largo de la saga.
  16. CoreGamer1408
    Jun 30, 2021
    7
    Free drop on the paid PS+ subscription. Whoa do I need a lawyer for that EULA at the beginning? Picked the Empire side and I did not realise the supremacist side were so ethnically diverse now? Empire was a metaphor for like Nazi's back in the day. Game looks pretty some nice ship porn. I just don't have the enthusiasm for anything new Star Wars anymore. All new roads lead to Han, Leia,Free drop on the paid PS+ subscription. Whoa do I need a lawyer for that EULA at the beginning? Picked the Empire side and I did not realise the supremacist side were so ethnically diverse now? Empire was a metaphor for like Nazi's back in the day. Game looks pretty some nice ship porn. I just don't have the enthusiasm for anything new Star Wars anymore. All new roads lead to Han, Leia, Luke and the actors John Boyega Gina Carano done dirty. That leaves a bitter after taste for new Star Wars stuff. Just rating gameplay alone 7/10, but I don't care for new Star Wars, so.… Expand
  17. Calamity10
    Oct 4, 2020
    6
    I'm enjoying the campaign so far though it's nothing to write home about, the gameplay is where it shines, the controls of the ships is great and is really immersive, I wish I could play this in VR as I feel my experience would improve dramatically. the multiplayer is pretty good too though I do feel it's a little light of features, I would like more customisable features and skins forI'm enjoying the campaign so far though it's nothing to write home about, the gameplay is where it shines, the controls of the ships is great and is really immersive, I wish I could play this in VR as I feel my experience would improve dramatically. the multiplayer is pretty good too though I do feel it's a little light of features, I would like more customisable features and skins for your ships and I hope they add these things later on which seems likely as there is skins already locked for the next operation. hopefully this is something that can be improved overtime and I would recommend it only if you’re a die hard star wars fan, for £34 on the ps store, its not too bad but I would search for cheaper prices else where or wait for it to go on sale.… Expand
  18. drcoomer
    Nov 13, 2020
    7
    Overall, this game is a great experience in VR, especially for all the Star Wars enthusiasts who have dreamed of flying an X-Wing for years. There are a lot of great things to say about Squadrons. The gameplay feels awesome and refreshing in VR. The level designs are great and ship selection gives you plenty of options to approach each mission. However, there are some gripes that preventOverall, this game is a great experience in VR, especially for all the Star Wars enthusiasts who have dreamed of flying an X-Wing for years. There are a lot of great things to say about Squadrons. The gameplay feels awesome and refreshing in VR. The level designs are great and ship selection gives you plenty of options to approach each mission. However, there are some gripes that prevent this title from being a 10/10.

    Graphics: 8/10
    They aren't the greatest graphics I've seen in VR, but it's hard to complain when you're literally stepping into another galaxy as you slide your headset on. Everything looks mostly great, but I think we are still waiting for that VR game that blows our minds graphically.

    Narrative: 4.5/10
    There's really nothing groundbreaking here, and the story is fairly predictable on either side. But it was cool to play for both the Rebels and the Empire as they each attempted to counter the other's last move.

    Protagonist: 3/10
    It was cool to create your characters in the beginning, despite the limited options. I had the most fun coming up with a "Star Wars-ish" name for my pilot. Further than that, there was really no point any of it. Your character doesn't really speak beyond a few quips during combat and you don't see your character once after creation. Very disappointing.

    Characters/Interactions: 5/10
    BLEHHH. Save for one (maybe 2) side character that actually adds to the story, the rest of the NPCs are just straight garbage with pointless conversations that hold absolutely zero weight.

    Villain: 6/10
    Unimpressive and shallow for the most part. But the fact that we get to play as the "villains" and see their side was pretty cool.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    This is where the game really shines. Flying your ship towards a Destroyer and engaging enemies was some of the coolest and most fun I've ever had playing a video game. The controls on the Dualshock take some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it takes the game to a whole new level. Not to mention the drifting.. so freakin awesome! It's a fairly short campaign, but there's plenty of dogfights to experience in the Multiplayer game modes once you are finished.

    Overall Score: 6.9/10    … Expand
  19. Unicron666
    Oct 8, 2020
    5
    The game itself is enjoyable and fun, with vr it's is amazing!! The story and characters, however are awful. I rarely skip past story scenes but this was just plain rubbish, I lost all interest with the story quite early in and from what I've heard of the rest, I'm quite happy I did so. It's a shame that we had such an enjoyable game ruined by bad writing
  20. Glemial
    Jun 15, 2021
    6
    I had a lot of fun in the main story, but after that, there is not too much to do. The multiplayer has only 2 game modes and become boring after a few matches. Even the customization in this game is trash, with nothing interesting on it. If you like star wars and flight games give it a try for the story mode, but if you aren't that person, don't even think of buy this game.
  21. Zoaiy
    Oct 5, 2020
    7
    The game is great to play with friends, absolute blast alone as well.
    However while the idea and game itself is great and plays great, it lacks in content.
    There are only like 6 different maps, 2 modes and thats it, so while the game repeating itself is not to bad, after some time you have seen everything. If later dlcs add more maps the game could be heavily improved on. If you want it    The game is great to play with friends, absolute blast alone as well.
    However while the idea and game itself is great and plays great, it lacks in content.
    There are only like 6 different maps, 2 modes and thats it, so while the game repeating itself is not to bad, after some time you have seen everything.
    If later dlcs add more maps the game could be heavily improved on.

    If you want it badly, pick it up, if it looks interresting, wait for the game to be 20-30€ then pick it up.    … Expand
  22. Marcusx
    Oct 7, 2020
    7
    Interesante pero hasta ahi llega mecanicas buenas pero algo mal ejecutadas al momento de la verdad
  23. Yozays
    Oct 15, 2020
    5
    Wonderful game. High skill ceiling and fun mechanics. Also increases enjoyment of ship scenes when watching the movies! Cheaper than most games too! Best played in VR.
  24. OldAndCynical
    Oct 29, 2020
    7
    I've played this now on both vanilla PS4 and Pro, and I have to say the Pro version is much much smarter on the space side, with other space craft looking almost photorealistic as you zoom about. Add to that great sounds, and you got a very atmospheric SW game.
    Downside is that there is rather little to actually do, and the flight mechanics are very basic when compared to classic space    I've played this now on both vanilla PS4 and Pro, and I have to say the Pro version is much much smarter on the space side, with other space craft looking almost photorealistic as you zoom about. Add to that great sounds, and you got a very atmospheric SW game.
    Downside is that there is rather little to actually do, and the flight mechanics are very basic when compared to classic space faring games on PC. So, do not expect much depth to the gameplay. Still, for the cheap price, its ok space flighter, especially since there are very few of those on consoles.    … Expand
  25. JoeMama2917
    Nov 3, 2020
    5
    I got this game on sale and its ok. Nothing too ground breaking but it's fun. Graphics are on point for 2020 gaming. The story is weak with poor writing and dialogue. Gameplay can be pretty fun, controlling your starfighter is cool but lacks depth. If you can get this game for less than 30 bucks, I'd say give it a go.
  26. jordo32
    Jun 14, 2021
    6
    This is one of EA's better SW products, but it is not without flaws (and good god there are flaws). If you're getting this game mainly for the single-player campaign and plan on playing 0 hours of multiplayer, kindly go back to playing X-wing.

    The campaign is about 6-8 hours long, likely because the devs want you to primarily play the multiplayer. Even though the writing of the campaign    This is one of EA's better SW products, but it is not without flaws (and good god there are flaws). If you're getting this game mainly for the single-player campaign and plan on playing 0 hours of multiplayer, kindly go back to playing X-wing.

    The campaign is about 6-8 hours long, likely because the devs want you to primarily play the multiplayer. Even though the writing of the campaign is iffy, it does have some decent moments that SW fans would very much appreciate. However, once you finish the campaign, you will likely wish for more out of it due to its short length.

    Unless you have a group of friends to play the multiplayer with, it is best left untouched.    … Expand
  27. Slickrdm
    Aug 4, 2021
    5
    If you. Starwars fan and always wanted to bop into an x wing or tie fighter well this is the best simulated experience out there. Not sure in pancake gaming but in PSVR with a HOTAS flight stick snd throttle it was absolutely breath taking.

    Multi-player is jaw droppingly fun. The game mechanics are sound and well thought out. They do not inherit the clunkiness of other games that tried    If you. Starwars fan and always wanted to bop into an x wing or tie fighter well this is the best simulated experience out there. Not sure in pancake gaming but in PSVR with a HOTAS flight stick snd throttle it was absolutely breath taking.

    Multi-player is jaw droppingly fun. The game mechanics are sound and well thought out. They do not inherit the clunkiness of other games that tried space dog fighting before ie battlefront. The ability to role play from support to attack or defense is well balanced. This game would get 6/6 if i could give it.

    This made my childhood come alive and swallow the experience whole and had me begging for a 2nd plate.    … Expand
  28. Empyrea
    Sep 12, 2021
    6
    I've only played the campaign but and I don't think this game would deserve more than a 7. Much better the Battlefronts than this game or the Fallen Order. It's a totally skippable game although the more I played the more I liked it. At theginning sometimes it felt a bit repetitive and boring. About graphics they are good but about dialogues they should have put some sentences moreI've only played the campaign but and I don't think this game would deserve more than a 7. Much better the Battlefronts than this game or the Fallen Order. It's a totally skippable game although the more I played the more I liked it. At theginning sometimes it felt a bit repetitive and boring. About graphics they are good but about dialogues they should have put some sentences more together. Sometimes I found short innecessary silence moments betwen some sentences. I just hope that some day they make a good rpg about the star wars world because I think that would be awesome and lots of people would buy it. The campaign probably took me about 8 hours or so.… Expand
  29. mikesgold2K
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Przyjemna pod względem gameplayu, dzięki czemu bardzo przyjemnie się lata. Fabularnie zaś jest dość cienko - niby mamy jakieś motywacje jednak misje są dość proste (choć silą się na rozmaicenie działań)
    Szkoda, że EA szybko porzuciło wsparcie dla gry bo potencjał na rozwój tego sima był spory (przez co gra ostatecznie cierpi na braki w zawartości, która mogłaby zatrzymać graczy na dłużej)    Przyjemna pod względem gameplayu, dzięki czemu bardzo przyjemnie się lata. Fabularnie zaś jest dość cienko - niby mamy jakieś motywacje jednak misje są dość proste (choć silą się na rozmaicenie działań)
    Szkoda, że EA szybko porzuciło wsparcie dla gry bo potencjał na rozwój tego sima był spory (przez co gra ostatecznie cierpi na braki w zawartości, która mogłaby zatrzymać graczy na dłużej)
  30. Mas__co
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    It’s great fun and it’s easy to have a laugh if playing with friends but other than that it’s just mediocre
  31. samuel426
    Jun 21, 2022
    5
    Otro juego de la franquicia Star Wars de la mano de Electronic Arts, esta vez centrado en el combate aéreo, tanto con naves de la nueva república como del imperio. Partiendo que este estilo de jugabilidad no es de las que más me seduce, debo decir que el juego me ha decepcionado bastante, salvando claro esta el apartado técnico. La historia es pobre y aburrida, no hay personajesOtro juego de la franquicia Star Wars de la mano de Electronic Arts, esta vez centrado en el combate aéreo, tanto con naves de la nueva república como del imperio. Partiendo que este estilo de jugabilidad no es de las que más me seduce, debo decir que el juego me ha decepcionado bastante, salvando claro esta el apartado técnico. La historia es pobre y aburrida, no hay personajes memorables, la jugabilidad es repetitiva hasta la saciedad; cuando iba a mitad de juego solo deseaba que se terminase. Siento que le falta variedad jugable, como si me la dio en su día Star Wars Rebel Assault II, que combinaba el duelo aéreo y el shooter. Un juego muy olvidable.… Expand
  32. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
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  33. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Great cinematics. Story is alright. Gameplay could use a little polish. Still an enjoyable experience.
  34. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    Average Game. You can play for couple of Hrs. But not that greate. Ok to play in future just to experiecne nostalgia

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#30 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 18, 2020
    73
    Moderately hardcore, a tad nostalgic, devoid of AAA luster, but engaging nonetheless – Squadrons is a nice choice for those who miss Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance. [Issue#249, p.56]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    80
    It’s the game PS VR was made for; dogfighting is fast and nuanced, but it’s the physical act of sitting inside some of the Star Wars universe’s most iconic cockpits that never fails to impress. [Issue#181, p.84]
  3. GameCritics
    Nov 10, 2020
    80
    While Squadrons has likely already come and gone for those who can’t experience it as its best, I can’t overstate just how vital it is for Star Wars fans fortunate enough to play in VR. This is arguably the first productive thing EA has done with the Star Wars franchise — I don’t know what took them so long, but I hope it’s a sign of things to come.
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