Star Wars: Squadrons

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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Gorgeous looking spaceflight sim set in the Star Wars universe. The wealth of controls can seem a little daunting at first but it's a good balance of flight sim and arcade-style blasting that will capture the imagination of wannabe rebels everywhere.
  2. FionanMurphy
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    A perfect Star Wars flying game, except it suffers from lack of contetnt overall a good game
  3. svensenk86
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    I just came to that game a week ago, wanted to have another SW game which I don`t have yet and got reminded of Squadrons. After this 50/50 review split here I thought I give it a shot for 20 EUR and I have to say I like it! The story, cool, fits in the canon, the graphic is awesome from what you can see, the cockpits are made with love and look really real - the sound, simply amazing. AlsoI just came to that game a week ago, wanted to have another SW game which I don`t have yet and got reminded of Squadrons. After this 50/50 review split here I thought I give it a shot for 20 EUR and I have to say I like it! The story, cool, fits in the canon, the graphic is awesome from what you can see, the cockpits are made with love and look really real - the sound, simply amazing. Also those little background stories of each character are nice to have. I like the switch in between good and bad guys. The ship selection is more than enough for me, as I just fly the X Wing anyway for the Republic if I can choose. The bad...story too short and no DLC :/ the missions end up always in the same ok, but what do you expect from a galaxy shooter? A stealth game? How the missions are build is pretty well done, reminds me of the good old Wing Commander days! (the sequences were better in Wing Commander though in between missions) the other bad, if I wanted to try multiplayer it would have been maybe a shot in my a** anyway but at least I wanted to try it...but you cannot find a single MP game :/
    But all in all, good story, advanced handling, good graphic & sound, for a reduced price a very good game!! full price I would be a bit sad about the short story.    … Expand
  4. KalKenobi83
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    What I really enjoyed about the perspective of Playing with members of the New Republic and The Imperial Remnant both had great characters my favorites being Keo Venzee and Shen both brought a fresh perspective during this familiar time period i also love the diversity of the characters Keo Venzee being non-binary and Varko Grey being LGBTQ I also enjoyed the return of familiar WedgeWhat I really enjoyed about the perspective of Playing with members of the New Republic and The Imperial Remnant both had great characters my favorites being Keo Venzee and Shen both brought a fresh perspective during this familiar time period i also love the diversity of the characters Keo Venzee being non-binary and Varko Grey being LGBTQ I also enjoyed the return of familiar Wedge Antilles, Hera Syndulla and Rae Sloanes first Appearance in the media also loved how both the New Republic and Imperial were humanized also connecting to future media such The Best Star Wars Pilot Simulator… Expand
  5. MrMiggins
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Star Wars Squadrons has an uninspired and irritating single-player campaign. It's Disney Star Wars now, of course, so if you weren't a fan of the recent Star Wars movies you'll find more of the same bad writing and predictably annoying characters on display here, only worse. There are a couple of decent missions, but it only really serves as a tutorial to introduce you to each of theStar Wars Squadrons has an uninspired and irritating single-player campaign. It's Disney Star Wars now, of course, so if you weren't a fan of the recent Star Wars movies you'll find more of the same bad writing and predictably annoying characters on display here, only worse. There are a couple of decent missions, but it only really serves as a tutorial to introduce you to each of the flyable ships. You'll be left scratching your head about why the Empire and the Rebel Alliance are fighting each other instead of sorting out whatever minor differences they might have over a round of decaf almond lattes. It's not something I'll ever put myself through again.

    The multiplayer is a different beast altogether. In VR, this is a fantastic Star Wars experience. Real Star Wars from back when Star Wars was awesome. The cockpits are rendered beautifully and the gameplay is smooth as silk. It's incredibly challenging, and a lot of fun!

    Without VR, this is a 5/10 game, or less. The terrible single-player campaign really lets it down. However, if you have PSVR and a HOTAS, then this is a must-own game on PS4.    … Expand
  6. mikepatyaev
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: Squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic
  7. Maxsio8
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    I honestly really enjoyed this game! If you ignore all of the unwarranted hate from all of the EA haters.
    The campaign is really good and it made me feel attached to the characters and it did a great job in portraying the conflict between the Empire and the New Republic. The multiplayer is challenging and despite some minor bugs is also really good. If you do not want to play against real    I honestly really enjoyed this game! If you ignore all of the unwarranted hate from all of the EA haters.
    The campaign is really good and it made me feel attached to the characters and it did a great job in portraying the conflict between the Empire and the New Republic. The multiplayer is challenging and despite some minor bugs is also really good. If you do not want to play against real players you can always play unranked (against A.I bots). In short I really enjoyed the game and I recommend people to buy it.    … Expand
  8. Hadysun
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    Phenomenal galaxy pilot experience. I hope for Squadrons 2 with the missed issues fixed and more contents.
  9. Starthan
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Great game I’be been playing for 400 hours . Will buy again if they release squadron 2 or a paid DLC
  10. FrankZuniga
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Star Wars Squadrons is one of the best Star Wars games ever made, it accomplish to bring back the combat flight simulators for new audiences, the game mechanics are perfect.
  11. Sunset_cyber
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    This game was like a childhood dream realized when I first played in VR. Getting to fly in an X-Wing and take down a star destroyer was a brilliant experience that kept me hooked for months. The ranked fleet battles system was a fun way to get together with friends to compete and creatively find new ways to do it more efficiently. However, it lacked diversity of game play, but this proofThis game was like a childhood dream realized when I first played in VR. Getting to fly in an X-Wing and take down a star destroyer was a brilliant experience that kept me hooked for months. The ranked fleet battles system was a fun way to get together with friends to compete and creatively find new ways to do it more efficiently. However, it lacked diversity of game play, but this proof of concept shows there is much more design space here that is still untapped.… Expand
  12. Reviewgraveyard
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    This is a game I've been eagerly awaiting for months... and on some level, since the '70s when as a young boy I was blown away by not only the original Star Wars movie, but also the vast swathe of action figures, vehicles and other merchandise. When I heard that this game was being released I was pretty excited. The buzz amongst my old friends was also pretty encouraging - some of them IThis is a game I've been eagerly awaiting for months... and on some level, since the '70s when as a young boy I was blown away by not only the original Star Wars movie, but also the vast swathe of action figures, vehicles and other merchandise. When I heard that this game was being released I was pretty excited. The buzz amongst my old friends was also pretty encouraging - some of them I didn't know played games, yet they were chomping at the bit to climb inside an X-wing and take on the Empire.

    For anyone who played and enjoyed the Star Wars Battlefront: Rogue One X-Wing VR Mission, the chance to take and create an entire game from it was almost too good to be true.

    When I finally got to fire up the game for the first time I was a little disappointed with how blurry the graphics seemed to be. And, when customising your ships, I was shocked to see that a couple of the holographic trophies you can display on your dashboard, weren't showing the graphics when you flicked through them to see how they looked.

    I went to bed that first night quite disappointed. The next morning I fired the game up again and things seemed a lot more interesting. I found a tip online to improve the graphics (by going into the video settings and turning the film grain option off and lowering the brightness to 30%) that made quite a large improvement. I've since reset the visual settings to their presets and I honestly can't understand why I originally had such an issue with them. Yes, the graphics are a little blurry, but when you're flying around in space, focusing on taking down the enemy, you really don't notice this at all.

    The controls were also a little tricky. Not overly impossible (I'm a huge fan of flight sims) but I really thought I needed a flight stick. I'd tried to buy one in the run up to the game's release, but everywhere had sold out with no indication of when or if they'd ever be getting new stock in. They're just coming back into stock now (at the end of October) and having finally picked one up, the difference it makes to immersive yourself into the game is amazing.

    While the learning curve for piloting your vehicles is quite steep, stick with the controls (and experiment with the different set ups available) and it won't take you long to start flying like a pro. There's something really exhilarating as you weave in and out of asteroids and space debris that for a brief moment truly feel like a pilot fighting for your cause.

    In VR, the New Republic ships cockpits give you more of an overall view of what is going on in the battlefield, while the majority of the Empire's craft just have a giant circular window at the front. The Empire's cockpit also has a rather cumbersome interior that sees the dashboard elements really getting in the way when you're chasing the enemy. However, as with everything in the game, it really is a case of just getting used to your surroundings.

    There are four different ships to chose from on each side. And a big part of how you're stats will fare boils down to knowing which ship to use at what part of the battle as well as changing your load out for your specific style of play.

    Game modes include the offline campaign, which sees you switching between the New Republic and Imperial fleets in a new story. The entire campaign, while immersive and fun, is really one giant tutorial to help you get the hang of each of the ships and how the basic mechanics work. It really is advisable that you don't go online until you've completed quite a bit of the campaign mode, and even then you'd be best advised to go to the training menu and get a feel for everything there.

    Flat is okay... but VR is just incredible. The 10 year old me from 1980 has been waiting for this for 40 years. This is pretty much as good as it could be considering the old tech it's running on.    … Expand
  13. mikesk8s
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Growing up with the original trilogy, this is a dream come true. The VR + hotas experience is totally immersive and puts you in the cockpit of a Star Wars starfighter. Flight mechanics are sold. While the learning curve can be a bit steep for gamers new to the genre, it's a space combat sim and not a shooter. It also adopts elements of the classic X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter games like powerGrowing up with the original trilogy, this is a dream come true. The VR + hotas experience is totally immersive and puts you in the cockpit of a Star Wars starfighter. Flight mechanics are sold. While the learning curve can be a bit steep for gamers new to the genre, it's a space combat sim and not a shooter. It also adopts elements of the classic X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter games like power management. The campaign is short and intended as a tutorial for the multiplayer, which is where the action is. There are many craft types and loadouts to experiment with, with some unexpected surprises. Don't believe the nay-sayers looking for instant gratification, this game requires effort and practice but rewards you with the effort you put into it.… Expand
  14. heavensflame
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    I grew up playing the TIE fighter and Xwing games. And this game did not disappoint. The campaign was short but thoroughly enjoyable. The multiplayer. Oh man. The multiplayer was a dream. The spaceships were diverse but balanced between the two sides. Fleet Battle was an interesting, workable, and fun way to simulate a real fleet battle within the constraints. And playing this in PSVR withI grew up playing the TIE fighter and Xwing games. And this game did not disappoint. The campaign was short but thoroughly enjoyable. The multiplayer. Oh man. The multiplayer was a dream. The spaceships were diverse but balanced between the two sides. Fleet Battle was an interesting, workable, and fun way to simulate a real fleet battle within the constraints. And playing this in PSVR with a PS4 Pro... it put you in the middle of the action. It felt like you were in Star Wars. Have not had this much fun in a game in a while!… Expand
  15. MeatShield1987
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Very niche but a lot of fun with friends if you stick with it. Ignore the review bombing.
  16. JackDiddley
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    More of this, less of everything else in VR.

    Here is a game that is cross play, I can play in VR, you can play on flat screen on a console or PC and we can all play together. Most VR games struggle to hold my attention for more than 20 minutes (other than the mighty Alyx). I could play this game for hours if the wait time for matches weren't so long. It took some time to get the hang    More of this, less of everything else in VR.

    Here is a game that is cross play, I can play in VR, you can play on flat screen on a console or PC and we can all play together. Most VR games struggle to hold my attention for more than 20 minutes (other than the mighty Alyx). I could play this game for hours if the wait time for matches weren't so long.

    It took some time to get the hang of, with the headset and a low cost flight stick the immersion is nothing short of astounding. It's like I'm really there in a galaxy far far away buzzing up to a Star Destroyer and letting loose taking out the guns like Poe Dameron. It is very simple, learn to fly (story missions) then hop in your cockpit and blow stuff up. Five New Republic ships, five Imperial ships, lots of options. I truly wish there were more games like this. If I had to pick a flaw it would be that there isn't MORE, more locations, more story missions, other eras in Star Wars. For its low price this game packs a LOT of play time.

    The more I play the better I get and the more I WANT to play.    … Expand
  17. Arnihs
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Wow! It really feels like you're a SW pilot. And the scale of the ships are amazing. Flying pass a massive star destroyer and crusiers. Wow. Just wow. All I really want to do is fly around and admire the ships but them dang laser go pew pew. Another great part of the game is when some one is "on your 6" (are there hand clocks in space?) And you're in an fast imperial ship without shields.Wow! It really feels like you're a SW pilot. And the scale of the ships are amazing. Flying pass a massive star destroyer and crusiers. Wow. Just wow. All I really want to do is fly around and admire the ships but them dang laser go pew pew. Another great part of the game is when some one is "on your 6" (are there hand clocks in space?) And you're in an fast imperial ship without shields. And the rebels are blasting red lasers at you that's wishing by and you're like dodging it with some fancy maneuvers. S++… Expand
  18. Tom030792
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    I don't understand these 1/2 out of 10s, I really don't. I'd say that it's best played in bursts because otherwise it might get a little repetitive, but that aside when you are playing it's so much fun. I don't think the controls are that difficult to get to grips with - I'm not a flight sim player at all and once I'd changed to the control scheme that suited me I was away. The story isI don't understand these 1/2 out of 10s, I really don't. I'd say that it's best played in bursts because otherwise it might get a little repetitive, but that aside when you are playing it's so much fun. I don't think the controls are that difficult to get to grips with - I'm not a flight sim player at all and once I'd changed to the control scheme that suited me I was away. The story is relatively short and not hugely the reason why I'm playing, so it did enough of a job on the side to keep me interested and enjoy the game.

    I'd buy it on sale (or in my case get it free on PS Plus) but for me it certainly doesn't warrant the huge amount of negative reviews. I thought first person only would be quite annoying, but it makes it much more immersive and I'm sure it's a blast in VR. I assume on the basis that I have got to grips with it fairly quickly that this isn't a hardcore flight sim, you can rebalance your shields and weapon power etc but aside that using squad commands and taking down fighters is fairly simple to understand.

    If you like Star Wars, I'd say it's certainly worth a try and a good bit of fun you can currently get for free.    … Expand
  19. Santanilla
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    So I played it on tv for 20 minutes and it was fine, cool looking etc but then I never played it until today because I had some other games in line. Today I finally tried it on psvr and it was AWESOME!!!. It is really that good! It gave me shivers, I am not a connoisseur neither a pro gamer of the spacecrafts games , I mean I love starfox 64 and rouge squadron etc and I do enjoy gamesSo I played it on tv for 20 minutes and it was fine, cool looking etc but then I never played it until today because I had some other games in line. Today I finally tried it on psvr and it was AWESOME!!!. It is really that good! It gave me shivers, I am not a connoisseur neither a pro gamer of the spacecrafts games , I mean I love starfox 64 and rouge squadron etc and I do enjoy games where you control spacecrafts as any other normal gamer, having said that , if you own a PSVR , GET THIS JEWEL , and for the price it is a steal. I suppose that many of this review bombing comes from people that hate EA , but let me tell you, they have redeemed lately and this is proof of that. If you don’t own a psvr, get one , so you can play this jewel as it was intended from design. It is really that good.… Expand
  20. RianJohnson15
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    These people who are giving this game negative reviews are EA employees. They need more games that aren't complete with gambling practices like Battlefront 1 & 2, and one-dimensional linear experiences like Jedi Fallen Order.

    This game however has great space combat and customizations that make you feel like you are flying a Starfighter. I also love anything to do with the nostalgia    These people who are giving this game negative reviews are EA employees. They need more games that aren't complete with gambling practices like Battlefront 1 & 2, and one-dimensional linear experiences like Jedi Fallen Order.

    This game however has great space combat and customizations that make you feel like you are flying a Starfighter. I also love anything to do with the nostalgia that is so well done. They just need to add more game modes and practice options, maybe more Clone Wars content. Still its a really good game,    … Expand
  21. SoloAgent
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ive ever played. Multiplayer is so addicting, gameplay loop is fun, great story. 10/10
  22. cliffwhat
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    The story is pretty mediocre, but the characters are pretty great. Of course, the gameplay is amazing, with the first-person POV really puts you in the seat of an X-Wing or a TIE Fighter. The sound design is on point, as with every other Star Wars media. Also, the complicated controls adds a layer of satisfying difficulty to the game. However, as with every space combat game, you could goThe story is pretty mediocre, but the characters are pretty great. Of course, the gameplay is amazing, with the first-person POV really puts you in the seat of an X-Wing or a TIE Fighter. The sound design is on point, as with every other Star Wars media. Also, the complicated controls adds a layer of satisfying difficulty to the game. However, as with every space combat game, you could go in circles with your opponent trying to shoot each other.… Expand
  23. Primulas
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    I loved tie fighter on PC as a kid. This is the next best thing. Hits a great balance between sim and arcade. They could have done a lot more with the story dynamics. Also have not done multiplayer yet; my expectations are not that high fir it though.
  24. TheItalianOnion
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is a great game. It reall makes you feel like starfighter pilot weather or not you're on the New Republic or The Empire. The mechanics are great, even though there are only two multiplayer gamemodes they are really fun and immersve, and the story mode is short but has a great way of telling players the controlls and moves they can do throughout the game. I am very exited for theThis is a great game. It reall makes you feel like starfighter pilot weather or not you're on the New Republic or The Empire. The mechanics are great, even though there are only two multiplayer gamemodes they are really fun and immersve, and the story mode is short but has a great way of telling players the controlls and moves they can do throughout the game. I am very exited for the next two updates coming out.… Expand
  25. martinhl
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    A childhood dream come true! Absolutely brilliant. Drifting alone makes it a 10.
  26. anop
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    A very fun and unique space combat MOBA. The worst of the launch day ranking and balance issues have been resolved, now onward to space victory.
  27. Fatmax2000
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Really good space shooter, best star wars game ever, really well done EA! Amazing in VR as well. Ignore the haters, its just a fun game.
  28. Marco12345
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    It’s a great game with extremely good gameplay a pretty good campaign that helps you learn the game well the multiplayer is quite fun and there’s a lot of nice nods and references to the bigger Star Wars universe. Also some of the customization options are amazing (G O N K)
  29. callito
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    This is a really good game - and when played in VR, it's basically a dream come true for any Star Wars fan! Don't believe the haters who vote this down for political reasons or whatever. I try not to even read the things they write but from what I get, they complain there are characters there of unclear gender or whatever. But even if you're sensitive about this topic for whatever reason,This is a really good game - and when played in VR, it's basically a dream come true for any Star Wars fan! Don't believe the haters who vote this down for political reasons or whatever. I try not to even read the things they write but from what I get, they complain there are characters there of unclear gender or whatever. But even if you're sensitive about this topic for whatever reason, I played through the story and I don't even know what they are talking about. Nothing is shoved in your face or anything, and tbh, who can know all the genders of all characters in the Star Wars cantina? So these complaints and petitions to "remove these characters from the game" are just completely made up and/or based on lies. So even IF you are from the dark side and would like to annihilate any kind of diversity in species, don't be afraid, even YOU can enjoy this super awesome Star Wars game ;D… Expand
  30. Traxillion
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is pretty fun which is the most important part IMO.
    PC port is also very good, props to EA for getting it right this time.
    It could be better story-wise since they made the empire generic bad guys again and the idea to mix in the empire and rebel campaigns into one didn't really pan out but the single-player is still engaging and fun. Almost deducted a point for that    The gameplay is pretty fun which is the most important part IMO.
    PC port is also very good, props to EA for getting it right this time.
    It could be better story-wise since they made the empire generic bad guys again and the idea to mix in the empire and rebel campaigns into one didn't really pan out but the single-player is still engaging and fun.

    Almost deducted a point for that republic ending tho.    … Expand
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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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