Star Wars: Squadrons

 PlayStation 4
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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 393 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 161 out of 393
  2. Mixed: 87 out of 393
  3. Negative: 145 out of 393
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  1. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    2
    So much potential yet Ea can never do anything with it. They already struggled with air mechancics in previous games yet thought they could make a full game with it.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Great cinematics. Story is alright. Gameplay could use a little polish. Still an enjoyable experience.
  5. Slipoch
    Feb 20, 2023
    2
    2023 review
    GFX : 5/10
    Gameplay: 3/10 Plot: 1/10 Enjoyment: 2/10 Terrible SP story - trite and cliche with nothing new to add, it also relies way too much on Star Wars nostalgia. Controls are woeful: Eschewing the standard flights systems you would get on craft with large back engines and minor thrusters for direction (pull back to lift the front of your ship). They locked down    2023 review
    GFX : 5/10
    Gameplay: 3/10
    Plot: 1/10
    Enjoyment: 2/10

    Terrible SP story - trite and cliche with nothing new to add, it also relies way too much on Star Wars nostalgia.

    Controls are woeful: Eschewing the standard flights systems you would get on craft with large back engines and minor thrusters for direction (pull back to lift the front of your ship). They locked down swapping these controls in particular yaw and turn to "make sure pc players didn't over dominate the console players". This is ignoring the weird layout of other controls and the fact that swapping pitch y doesn't swap the targeting indicators.

    Graphics are only ok. Star Citizen's first dogfight alpha looked way better and that was ages ago. The sense of size changes as you play with destroyers seeming huge one minute, but corvettes seeming small, then with the star destroyers seeming fairly small. You will also notice size-popping, where all of a sudden a model will change to a higher-quality model suddenly, this is one part of why size seems variable.

    Gameplay has numerous issues (even in 2023) - with dodgy collision detection, lag artifacts (for even minor latency) and inconsistent gameplay (hey do this action to do this specific task, then do the exact same thing for a different task which has different results later). Matchmaking still pits noobs against seasoned teams

    overall a pretty boring game, with deliberately difficult controls and poor UI, poor story and old graphics.    … Expand
  6. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
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  7. FionanMurphy
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    A perfect Star Wars flying game, except it suffers from lack of contetnt overall a good game
  8. 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
  9. johnsonbrown
    Jun 10, 2022
    0
    Terrible game with political propaganda. This game feels like it was written by and for diversity hires.
  10. Smalhanz
    Jun 4, 2022
    1
    Not even close to the original xwing vs tie. Fighter. Multiplayer is horrible, squad command is bad, and no mission editior like the original had. Consolified crap.
  11. 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
  12. Kreveta
    Mar 31, 2022
    1
    Game is average. Campaign is a bit boring, flying the ship doesnt have good feeling. But the worst is that you cant finish the story. In mission 9 there is a bug which have most people. Black screen error while loading mission. It is known for 3 years but the deceloper did nothing to repair it.
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Selway
    Jan 9, 2022
    0
    I really love this genre. But after this game, I sincerely hope that developers will never make games again. It's horrible. Everything is bad. Broken gameplay after 1.5 years. Disgusting storyline. It is better not to do the company at all if you do it this way.
  16. JheredParnell
    Dec 5, 2021
    4
    Showed promise but has very poor mouse/keyboard controls. It is like the joystick programming was used for the mouse. Battlefield (any) and War thunder do so much better at mouse/keyboard than this game.
  17. PanHombre
    Dec 1, 2021
    0
    It’s giant bag of **** on fire, it’s unbelievable how much that sweeden **** can devastate star wars title. It have ONLY SIX SHIPS!! look at star wars universe, there is hundreds of ships and who know what more.
    Your squad on both sides imperium/rebels is horribly annoying, both squads are assembled from: gays, trans and lesbians that can saz nothin more than: I aM lEsBiAn/GaY/TrAnS lOoK    It’s giant bag of **** on fire, it’s unbelievable how much that sweeden **** can devastate star wars title. It have ONLY SIX SHIPS!! look at star wars universe, there is hundreds of ships and who know what more.
    Your squad on both sides imperium/rebels is horribly annoying, both squads are assembled from: gays, trans and lesbians that can saz nothin more than: I aM lEsBiAn/GaY/TrAnS lOoK aT mE i NeEd YoUr AtTeNtIoN bla bla bla...
    And story is just garbage...    … Expand
  18. watchoutch02
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    I got it for free with ps plus. It's boring, repetitive, mechanics are slow and not intuitive...and the icing on the cake: it's full of sjw characters.
    Thumbs down.
  19. 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
  20. AndyInfin
    Oct 4, 2021
    0
    Absolutely boring & repetative. Not recommended to anyone. This is where they need to pay you to play this game, not the opposite.
  21. madterps
    Sep 24, 2021
    3
    This game controls like a tank. Unfortunately alot of it just sucks, because it seems very unresponsive to Dual Shock controls, I dont remember games like Ace Combat this bad.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. alexslork
    Aug 17, 2021
    1
    If you play random like every other multiplayer game. You will get beaten down by premade teams of players who know each other.
  27. Hadysun
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    Phenomenal galaxy pilot experience. I hope for Squadrons 2 with the missed issues fixed and more contents.
  28. 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
  29. das_dennis
    Aug 5, 2021
    4
    maybe its because games like this are not my favorite genre but i m not really happy with this game - feels like youre not really involved - it doesnt really matter how you perform - the graphics are not special - it never felt like action its always like watching it from far instead of flying fighting yourself
  30. 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.
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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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