Star Wars: Squadrons

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 393 Ratings

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  1. Clauz3530
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    If you dont love this game You are not a true star wars fan, you are just some fake that likes to pretend but doesnt really know **** about the lore. This game in VR is AMAZING!!!!!!
  2. 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
  3. martinhl
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    A childhood dream come true! Absolutely brilliant. Drifting alone makes it a 10.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. JSweaty009
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    So I made a decision to preorder this game since I have a PSVR and needed to experience something like flying iconic Star War ships in VR. I couldn't of been anymore happier once midnight came around and I can finally play it. The moment you sit in the cockpit of the famous X-Wing and able to look around freely it is something that any Star Wars fan needs to experience. I completed theSo I made a decision to preorder this game since I have a PSVR and needed to experience something like flying iconic Star War ships in VR. I couldn't of been anymore happier once midnight came around and I can finally play it. The moment you sit in the cockpit of the famous X-Wing and able to look around freely it is something that any Star Wars fan needs to experience. I completed the campaign and even though it was nothing groundbreaking it was still a fun story that I plan to return to so I can get the trophies for it. Fleet battles is where its at, whether you're playing against AI or players, the constant tug of war is intense. the amount of customization will make any fans smile. Highly recommend this game with or without VR, especially with a $40 price tag.… Expand
  7. Pj7
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    A great tactical team game in space. Really like how the ships and power systems were designed, as you’re flying you must decide which sub system needs priority (engines, weapons, shields), also if the ship has a shield you can focus them (front, back, or balanced). There are differences between imperial and rebel ships but it seems balanced so far, no one side seems to dominate/loseA great tactical team game in space. Really like how the ships and power systems were designed, as you’re flying you must decide which sub system needs priority (engines, weapons, shields), also if the ship has a shield you can focus them (front, back, or balanced). There are differences between imperial and rebel ships but it seems balanced so far, no one side seems to dominate/lose matches consistently from what I’ve seen.

    I was a big Eve Valkyrie fan and this feels like a spiritual successor. They took the good parts of that game (fleet battles, VR, etc.) and built in even more awesome features using the Star Wars universe.    … Expand
  8. rvcalrissian
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Its like the old xwing VS tie figther saga.... I love it ¡¡¡

    to the people who talk trash only attending if they can feel identified with the main characters...and editing a critic readed right here... """Where is fat and ugly peoples ?? Again playing with a hot guy??? The biggest quantity of people’s who buys your game is ugly and without life, So think about it fatties peoples    Its like the old xwing VS tie figther saga.... I love it ¡¡¡

    to the people who talk trash only attending if they can feel identified with the main characters...and editing a critic readed right here...

    """Where is fat and ugly peoples ??
    Again playing with a hot guy???
    The biggest quantity of people’s who buys your game is ugly and without life, So think about it
    fatties peoples pay you money"""

    obviusly, im being sarcastic here...but really, you can identify yourself with a hotass with conan body jedi twilek, but no with other gender/colour people??? oh,the irony...    … Expand
  9. Infinite1111
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Very pleasant gameplay without stress could be more content but anyway for evenings perfect.
  10. sketchdrayton
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Fantastic squad based experience. Controls on HOTAS and in PSVR are smooth. ship handling is phenomenal, intuitive and a complexity to master that in fun.
    Matchmaking seems to be largely fixed. and the story they tell in the timeline is perfect.
  11. Dionysoz
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    First good Star Wars Game for very long Time, with VR. Everthing i was dreaming about
  12. Tohtori_Jamba
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    ...I don't usually play flight games and my expectations for this one was already low to begin with due to it being EA game, but I cautiously bought it because I was desperate for good VR game.

    After playing a bit story and then jumping to multiplayer, I was blown away, both literally as my ship exploded and by the fact that it's really good game. This game will keep me occupied for long time.
  13. Itchybug
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    The game is a lot of fun, especially in VR. If you’re looking for an amazing Starfighter experience, one that cements the past Star Wars Starfighter games, then this is it. It has its issues, but I have had nothing but fun playing it. I feel like I’m a pilot when playing.
  14. Krixmeta
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. It's exactly what I've been waiting for. Last game that was similar was X-wing Alliance, which released about 20 years ago. It's an improve in a lot of ways. I love the customization. I'm hopping that the game continues to grow as I would like to see new ships and game modes.
  15. LowKeyGamer1
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    If you aren't playing this in VR you are stuck in the stone age of gaming. I can't tell you enough how much fun this is- to sit in an x-wing cockpit and to turn around and see R2D2 fixing your ship while you see a tie fighter shooting from behind you. This is the future of gaming.

    I gave it a 9 because I couldn't help but notice that Kathleen Kennedy's woman empowerment was a HUGE    If you aren't playing this in VR you are stuck in the stone age of gaming. I can't tell you enough how much fun this is- to sit in an x-wing cockpit and to turn around and see R2D2 fixing your ship while you see a tie fighter shooting from behind you. This is the future of gaming.

    I gave it a 9 because I couldn't help but notice that Kathleen Kennedy's woman empowerment was a HUGE distraction to me. identity politics is getting old.    … Expand
  16. Jaumecen
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    It's a good game, not a masterpiece but you can buy this game at 36$ more or less (search discounts) in it's releasing date.

    Let's see what we have for 36$: -10-12h Of story with some replay value (medals and difficulties) -Multiplayer with tons of replay value; ranks, cool cosmetics, events... -Practice mode, just sit down and enjoy beating up spaceships. (Optional) If you have    It's a good game, not a masterpiece but you can buy this game at 36$ more or less (search discounts) in it's releasing date.

    Let's see what we have for 36$:

    -10-12h Of story with some replay value (medals and difficulties)
    -Multiplayer with tons of replay value; ranks, cool cosmetics, events...
    -Practice mode, just sit down and enjoy beating up spaceships.

    (Optional) If you have VR you'll enjoy the mentioned above x10.

    And now my personal score:

    -Story: 8
    -Characters: 5
    -Gameplay: 10
    -Graphics: 7
    -Multiplayer: 8
    -Content (for it's releasing price): 8.5

    (If you had VR i would add 1 point extra because it's an awesome experience)

    Conclusion:

    I don't now why there are so bad reviews when for the first time in a lot of time we have EA giving us a fully fledged game/experience without ripping our wallets. I could understand Mixed reviews or maybe some negative ones, because of occasional bugs (that i haven't experienced). But this game doesn't deserve 0's, 1's, 2's or 3's (In my opinion those are just hate reviews without being impartial).
    If you love space shooters and star wars buy this game, or if you aren't sure wait a little bit.    … Expand
  17. Katuno52meta
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    A medio camino entre simulación y arcade, nos encontramos ante un juego exigente en lo jugable del mismo estilo de los x-wing de los años 90 y primeros 2000, en el que debemos fijarnos en el tablero de mandos de la nave para poder jugar correctamente. Su modo Vr es inmersivo y fantástico
  18. Curt65
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the Lucasarts sims, this was an unexpected gift, an old school space sim/shooter with a lot of controls and beautiful graphics. I'm playing with throttle and stick and VR and it is amazing. The single-player campaign does a good job of introducing each fighter and the different gameplay elements and is fun. The real meat of the game is the multiplayer dogfights and fleetAs a fan of the Lucasarts sims, this was an unexpected gift, an old school space sim/shooter with a lot of controls and beautiful graphics. I'm playing with throttle and stick and VR and it is amazing. The single-player campaign does a good job of introducing each fighter and the different gameplay elements and is fun. The real meat of the game is the multiplayer dogfights and fleet battles. In these you join a small squad and fight together. Voice communication works well and you can customize your loadout for each mission. The majority of the negative reviews seem to be from people who haven't played the game but are upset that the squads are so diverse, don't worry, you can still play as a white guy.… Expand
  19. Botnic
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, amazing mechanics. Story is short but it is a multiplayer focused game. Honestly for 40$ they knocked it out of the park.… Expand
  20. nemesisjunkie
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Incredible in VR and miles ahead of BF2 star fighter modes. Campaign is entertaining, and dog fighting is easy to get into, but a challenge to get good at.
  21. 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
  22. SpadeCR
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. the low review score is just people mad simply because it is published by ea. no logic whatsoever. half the people dont even have the game. 10/10 game for me
  23. 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
  24. Joynas
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome some other reviews have said what’s positive. Have to go full 10 because of the dweebs rating 0 for a damn agenda. Awesome game and I hope it gets content.
  25. TEMP0
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Because Galaxy of Heroes, Dice's Battlefront 1, and Jedi Fallen Order were complete garbage I was scared that this game was going to fail too. However, EA has proven me wrong. Actually, you can tell this game wasn't made by EA because they told Motive to hurry up and create the game just put whatever you want and not update it again. Spectacular game, best space simulator since X-WingBecause Galaxy of Heroes, Dice's Battlefront 1, and Jedi Fallen Order were complete garbage I was scared that this game was going to fail too. However, EA has proven me wrong. Actually, you can tell this game wasn't made by EA because they told Motive to hurry up and create the game just put whatever you want and not update it again. Spectacular game, best space simulator since X-Wing Alliance, only an EA supporter with downvote this review.… Expand
  26. Redsnigami
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    The game is perfect for any star wars fans if you read any bad review is just the people keep hating ea and star wars disney thats it those that not read the novels not see the animated series wont understand jack..s.... about history so if you dont know about nothing of the novels not the animated series then this game is not for you
  27. Bman0491
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Utterly brilliant game if you've always dreamed of playing a star wars star fighter game. Graphics look insane on the PS4 Pro and a 4K TV and sounds incredible with a good surround sound system. Can be quite a hard learning curve to get used to but if you stick with it you'll find there is alot of fun to be had. Fleet battle is a fun mode for online matches and you can even practice soloUtterly brilliant game if you've always dreamed of playing a star wars star fighter game. Graphics look insane on the PS4 Pro and a 4K TV and sounds incredible with a good surround sound system. Can be quite a hard learning curve to get used to but if you stick with it you'll find there is alot of fun to be had. Fleet battle is a fun mode for online matches and you can even practice solo or coop with others against AI to get yourself ready or just to mill some time. I'm also a big fan of the components mechanic for the different starfighters which allows some good builds to give you the extra edge.… Expand
  28. Gurthug
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    This game is great on VR with a PS4 Pro. I thought there would be terrible motion sickness but because the cockpit gives your eyes a large stationary reference point at all times I managed to play for 4 hours straight with no ill effect (I've never kept a VR headset on that long, that's how imersive the experience is). You have a realy advantage due to being able to look around the cockpitThis game is great on VR with a PS4 Pro. I thought there would be terrible motion sickness but because the cockpit gives your eyes a large stationary reference point at all times I managed to play for 4 hours straight with no ill effect (I've never kept a VR headset on that long, that's how imersive the experience is). You have a realy advantage due to being able to look around the cockpit windows and keep your target in sight without needing the radar.

    There are a few imperfections and occasional bugs and glitches as there would be with any new release but It's a really fun experience.

    Make sure to put the controls on max sensitivity and switch to the aviator mode for best results. It can be a bit difficult getting used to keeping your speed at the right setting while using L3 to help turn but beyond that the controls work well.

    The moments where you line up a perfect kill on another player or speed and turn within inches of an asteroid to outmanvouver someone are what it's all about.

    Don't bother looking for HOTAS as the Thrustmaster 4 is out of stock or really expensive and you loose rumble imersion. The Hori Flight Stick is expensive and has terrible reviews.    … Expand
  29. Ezio-926
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    An absolute no brainer if you have VR or if you're a fan of the old flight sim games.

    Simply brilliant.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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)
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. Chemie
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    good game, not for cheap haters, and if you don't want to pay 40$ just give 15$ for the EA Vault
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. Marcusx
    Oct 7, 2020
    7
    Interesante pero hasta ahi llega mecanicas buenas pero algo mal ejecutadas al momento de la verdad
  48. Teemto5
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    If you've ever played X-Wing Alliance back in the day, then you'll enjoy this game. It's the most immersive Star Wars starfighter game I've seen in a long time. And it's made all the better in VR. My only real critique is the lack of customization when it comes to your pilot and ship skins. Other than that, a solid game overall. Definitely worth the $40 price tag.
  49. 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.
  50. Darthyoda49
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Really cool story so far and fun Multiplayer, unfortunately there are no content updates planned, so for ten points it is a little less.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. MeatShield1987
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Very niche but a lot of fun with friends if you stick with it. Ignore the review bombing.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. Hadysun
    Aug 6, 2021
    8
    Phenomenal galaxy pilot experience. I hope for Squadrons 2 with the missed issues fixed and more contents.
  70. FionanMurphy
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    A perfect Star Wars flying game, except it suffers from lack of contetnt overall a good game
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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)
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
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  79. 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.
  80. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Great cinematics. Story is alright. Gameplay could use a little polish. Still an enjoyable experience.
  81. 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.
  82. 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
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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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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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