Star Wars: Squadrons

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Oct 12, 2020
    88
    Squadrons' gameplay core is finely tuned, and its spectacle layer nails the Star Wars illusion. Perhaps in a few months I'll long for a meatier suite of modes and maps, but, in the heat of battle, Rebel and Imperial pilots haven't had an experience this engaging since the Nintendo GameCube era.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Oct 1, 2020
    85
    Inspired by classics like X-Wing, Star Wars Squadrons combines arcade and simulation action to offer a compelling combat space experience.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Oct 18, 2020
    83
    Star Wars: Squadrons is the space simulator of the saga that every fan was waiting for, with a flight experience to match the circumstances and full of classic details of the franchise.
  5. Cultured Vultures
    Oct 20, 2020
    80
    A great space combat simulator that is fun to play and contains plenty of great moments, even if it is a little barebones in some places.
  6. MondoXbox
    Oct 18, 2020
    80
    Star Wars: Squadrons is a solid space combat sim, with great controls and immersion, but with a forgettable plot and a bit scarce in contents. It will definitely be able to satisfy the appetite of the lovers of the genre.
  7. M3
    Oct 14, 2020
    80
    Star Wars Squadrons is a flight action game that succeeds in most areas. The single player campaign is unexpectedly exciting, especially for Star Wars fans. The online part is easy to get into, difficult to master - and even harder to stop playing. However, both the single player campaign and the online mode is in dire need of more content. Although given the relatively low price point and the quality of what we get, it is hard to complain.
  8. MGG Spain
    Oct 9, 2020
    80
    Star Wars Squadrons brings back 90's Star Wars simulators magic with a cheaper game. It offers an engaging campaign that could have been better with some extra freedom and interesting multiplayer modes that sadly are too shallow.
  9. SomosXbox
    Oct 9, 2020
    80
    Star Wars: Squadrons is a love letter to fans of Star Wars for many different reasons. From its history and the recreation and behavior of the ships, to the soundtrack and the spectacular staging. In addition, it is a very good game of ships, accessible, but demanding, and comes at a reduced price with a more than solvent playable variety.
  10. Pure Xbox
    Oct 6, 2020
    80
    Star Wars: Squadrons combines a solid campaign with a truly fantastic multiplayer element that throws players into an immaculately rendered vision of classic Star Wars action that contains enough depth and detail to satisfy hardcore pilots while still remaining accessible and fun for more casual players. There's not too much in the way of modes as things stand right now, and some players may be put off by the rather bare-bones upgrades and cosmetics on offer, but what is here packs a mighty fine punch, enabling fans of the franchise to live out their fantasies in epic dogfights full of truly iconic moments ripped straight from the classic movies. This is the best Star Wars space-battling action currently available on consoles and a must-play for Force freaks everywhere.
  11. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Star Wars: Squadrons is the spiritual successor to X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter you've been waiting for, with a compelling story and tight, exciting gameplay that makes every multiplayer match a fast-paced, seat-of-the-pants experience. Rest assured, this has got it where it counts, kid.
  12. IGN Spain
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    An incredible experience in terms of immersion to feel like a pilot of the galaxy far, far away, especially with HOTAS and VR. It is a bit lacking in game modes in the multiplayer portion.
  13. GameSpew
    Oct 4, 2020
    80
    So, Star Wars: Squadrons is yet another sign that EA can do good – actually, scratch that – great things with the Star Wars licence. It’s not the biggest game in the world but its price reflects that. And besides, with a core so strong, it doesn’t really matter. Once you’re done with Star Wars: Squadrons‘ truly enjoyable single-player campaign, there’s tens of hours of fun to be had in multiplayer if you’ve ever wanted to jump into the cockpit of a Y-Wing, A-Wing, TIE Interceptor and more.
  14. Shacknews
    Oct 1, 2020
    80
    Simultaneously a franchise cash-in and love letter to the classic LucasArts PC space combat games of the 1990s, Squadrons sticks to its mission and comes out the other side of a warp-speed jump successfully. Pummeling a star destroyer against the Wild Berry Skittles-esque backdrop of Yavin Prime doesn’t require my undivided attention or multiple scans of my credit card. Seems like a fair deal to me. 8/10 burning embers of Alderaan.
  15. ZTGD
    Oct 27, 2020
    75
    Star Wars: Squadrons is a wonderful entry in EA’s use of the license. It took long enough to get a proper dogfighting game, but the one they deliver should appease fans. The campaign is short, but sweet. The online is a blast with friends, and I hope it continues to flourish with players for a long time.
  16. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 22, 2020
    75
    After playing the modern Star Wars Battlefront and its sequel I had some high hopes for Star Wars: Squadrons. I enjoyed the story, and playing both Empire and Rebel sides gave great additional context to proceedings. It’s also a stunning looking affair, the first person viewpoint showcasing lots of fine detail in the little switches and dials all immersing you in the experience. I’m not a big fan of first person aerial combat and would have liked a 3rd person option (especially as we don’t get a VR option on Xbox) though. Also managing some of the elements of the ship is tricky as I needed to constantly flick between the analogue stick and d-pad to adjust energy flow.
  17. Meristation
    Oct 8, 2020
    75
    While Squadrons is not the definitive sequel of the original X-Wing we were all hoping for, it is a nice entry point for the return of the saga that lands with the right foot.
  18. GameMAG
    Oct 15, 2020
    70
    Star Wars: Squadrons offers some engaging gameplay and mechanical depth, which is great, given the overall focus on the multiplayer. But it's hard to ignore how little of the actual content there is. You can beat story campaign in just about eight hours, and then you have to spend your time in only two online modes. It doesn't seem like developers are interested in any post-launch support, so it'quite possible that the game will lose all of it's player base rather quickly.
  19. GameSpot
    Oct 12, 2020
    70
    The involved nature of juggling all tasks required to operate your cool starfighter at peak efficiency while soaking in the more mechanical sights and sounds of Star Wars is a stimulating experience that Squadrons just gets right.
  20. TheXboxHub
    Oct 12, 2020
    70
    Star Wars: Squadrons on Xbox One is probably one of the best of all the Star Wars games. It comes with a decent price that is suited to both its campaign length and the fun that is found in multiplayer. However, something is lacking in the story, the pacing is problematic throughout and I found the lack of modes in the multiplayer to be a tad disappointing.
  21. Gamer.no
    Oct 7, 2020
    70
    At its best Star Wars: Squadrons offers some fun, but it could have benefited from more content.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 102
  3. Negative: 42 out of 102
  1. DrZombie
    Oct 7, 2020
    0
    Identity politics ruin yet another game, aimed squarely at the modern Twitter and social media woke crowd looking to score some brownie pointsIdentity politics ruin yet another game, aimed squarely at the modern Twitter and social media woke crowd looking to score some brownie points while completely alienating and disrespecting the already existing fan base.… Full Review »
  2. Sirhcye
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    As expected, there's a fair amount of effort from the developer studio and clearly talented individuals whom make the mechanics of the gameAs expected, there's a fair amount of effort from the developer studio and clearly talented individuals whom make the mechanics of the game generally solid and fun to play. But behind the makeup of the game there are genuine issues. Firstly, there's graphical bugs which cause stuttering with ship models and frame rate issues that make the game unplayable at times. There are times where due to stylized lighting, fog effects and lack of anti-aliasing that you can't make out the target. Secondly, there are visual problems with the HUD, targeting recticles which makes it very difficult to track both friend and foe - there are simply no color variations to give 'pop' and grab your attention. It requires tons of second-guessing on the player and really disrupts the playability. Plenty of other real simulation games as well as more arcade feel do much better. This feels very amatuer in compsrison. Many of the aspects feel undercooked or too rushed to enjoy or they often get in the way right in the middle of a mission, interrupting the flow. There are forced speed limits to cutscenses where the player has absolutely no reason to have them. There are multiple instances where the flow comes to a grinding halt because you have to meet up with a key character to trigger an event and follow to an objective instead of simply meeting the character there. Because of the above aforementioned issues, you can't always find the character much less see them when you do because of visual issues. Then, there are instances where a surprise objective comes mid-mission and the player simply isn't given enough time to accomplish an objective of attacking or defending before experiences heavy losses.

    With these surprising amount of visual issues, gameplay issues and control issues - I cannot recommend for console at this time. Perhaps PC was the true platform in mind when creating this, properly capable of running smoothly and with better controls, limitless customization available.

    This is a pass until at least these issues are acknowledged and fixed/tweaked.    … Full Review »
  3. badipaddress
    Oct 11, 2020
    4
    Boring single player campaign and too much arcade for my taste. Your fighter could be torn to pieces by enemy laser but with onboard repairBoring single player campaign and too much arcade for my taste. Your fighter could be torn to pieces by enemy laser but with onboard repair and a replenishment your ship could be back as brand new.
    I understand that the target audience for this title could not be hardcore space sim gamers, but this is a bit too much for me.    … Full Review »
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