Star Wars: Squadrons

 Xbox One
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
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  1. 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 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 dueAs 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.    … Expand
  2. 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 points while completely alienating and disrespecting the already existing fan base.
  3. Timfaust
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    This game has potential if they could get the match making right. Teams of level 15 players versus teams of level 250 players results in a slaughter every time. That isn't fun for anyone playing.
  4. SammyHauguth
    Jan 31, 2021
    1
    The first mission was really good, but at the 2nd mission I got stuck at an infinite loop or something. I restarted mission 2 at least 10 times, but there was no progress. So I went to Xbox.com and asked for a refund. Took about 5 minutes, then it was refunded and they money was in my bank account. And they said it could takes days. I think they got tons of refunds around Christmas,The first mission was really good, but at the 2nd mission I got stuck at an infinite loop or something. I restarted mission 2 at least 10 times, but there was no progress. So I went to Xbox.com and asked for a refund. Took about 5 minutes, then it was refunded and they money was in my bank account. And they said it could takes days. I think they got tons of refunds around Christmas, because that was FAST!… Expand
  5. alrical
    Oct 11, 2020
    0
    Bugs, too many bugs. Tutorials are not complet. Sometime there is PS3 graphims... and ea ruin the game.
  6. Rantapanda
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    In its core Squadrons is ok. Its just so unfinished. The Storymode is infested with bugs, which usually makes it so that you cant advance which is very frustrating. You cant keep certain items equipped because the game takes them off every time you start a new game. Fleet mode cant even let you pick your faction. Multiplayer is crazy stupid laggy. Unplayable. You just die before you knowIn its core Squadrons is ok. Its just so unfinished. The Storymode is infested with bugs, which usually makes it so that you cant advance which is very frustrating. You cant keep certain items equipped because the game takes them off every time you start a new game. Fleet mode cant even let you pick your faction. Multiplayer is crazy stupid laggy. Unplayable. You just die before you know anyone is shooting at you, missiles hit before the warning comes up. You think you are hitting enemies, think again. Death replays show that the enemy is shooting way off but your dead anyway, dodging isnt really useful. I have a good internet connection. Game is full of quitters, most games have at least one which just kills the fun.
    The game was 40 euros so its not much. I would like that money back though, in the end im not happy with the game at all. I was stoked to hear about Squadrons when they announced it. Should have never bought it.    … Expand
  7. Nyash1
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Why do they force they political views on us gamers? Are we not all allowed to have our own opinions and political views? Forcing Real life politics and the developers agendas onto us and trying to guilt trip people is BAD its one thing to tell stories about a time period and the political views people had then, like assassins creed for example or any world war 2 game and let the personWhy do they force they political views on us gamers? Are we not all allowed to have our own opinions and political views? Forcing Real life politics and the developers agendas onto us and trying to guilt trip people is BAD its one thing to tell stories about a time period and the political views people had then, like assassins creed for example or any world war 2 game and let the person playing or viewing experience their side, but shoving it down our thorats and basicily telling us "this is how you should think and be like" is sicking. A democracy values everyones opinions and ideaologies equally and no one should tell anpther person how they should think or be like. Dictators do that. But a developer has every right to do what they want with their game but i dont think racism and sexism towards whites and males is ok. And a person in the story is non-binary? Why do you cater to the 0.1% of the population? Oh well i will go make a game that forces the nazi ideaology down peoples throats where women only cook food and care for the children, and only 2 sexes will be allowed and hbtq is forbidden. You expect to be treated as heroes for spreading your ideaology just because you think you are right and thats how the world should be? The nazis, isis,communists all thought their ideaology was the right one too. Let the people decide their own political standing and views of the world. Politics and religion should never be forced upon anyone. Leave the brain washing to north korea. Game is very clunky and uninteresting. Singleplayer is a boring and multiplayer is dull… Expand
  8. xxFTWxxOregon
    Dec 20, 2020
    1
    I guess I'm not alone in how bad this game really is. The single player is so boring I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Half the time i would just fly around without the game telling me what to do. It would be stuck in follow me mode and never change. I had to restart levels all the time. Luckily I got this game for like 10 bucks don't pay full price for this game, or don'tI guess I'm not alone in how bad this game really is. The single player is so boring I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Half the time i would just fly around without the game telling me what to do. It would be stuck in follow me mode and never change. I had to restart levels all the time. Luckily I got this game for like 10 bucks don't pay full price for this game, or don't spend any money at all. You're not missing anything but a bad game.… Expand
  9. PKender
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Would you like a Star Wars game with ZERO SW characters? How about a spaceship game where your ship handles like a lifeboat? This game is absolute trash, and I wish I'd bought it on disk so I could sell it. There's a reason why you can't review it on Xbox, and that reason is they don't want you to know how awful this game is.
    The 1 player mode is nothing but training for how to play    Would you like a Star Wars game with ZERO SW characters? How about a spaceship game where your ship handles like a lifeboat? This game is absolute trash, and I wish I'd bought it on disk so I could sell it. There's a reason why you can't review it on Xbox, and that reason is they don't want you to know how awful this game is.
    The 1 player mode is nothing but training for how to play the game. All your interactions with characters in the game consist of them doing long winded speeches. Your "choice" is to do the next mission.
    The multiplayer mode is lame. Your ship is so slow if you hit something it's like a life raft bouncing off a buoy. Once again, there's no Yoda, Boba, not even Jar Jar Binks! Your ship will never go fast like in Battlefront 2. All the characters are generic, bad haircut having, pajama wearing bores.    … Expand
  10. SWOTisCanon
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    I was excited about this game and the action is pretty beautiful. However, turns out its an SJW POS. The game is going back to the store tomorrow. There are some beautiful upgrades of the classic xwing and tie fighter games that look way more interesting. #SWOTisCanon
  11. 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 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.
  12. Rick-Cast
    Oct 15, 2020
    4
    Such as disappointment after the surprising hit Jedi Fallen Order.
    Aside from the cons and pros for the graphics, game mechanic, the VR that really enhances the experiences and it makes me really want to love the game. However...
    The story campaign was short and boring and the characters were lame as hell, I did not care for any of them. I would've prefer playing as Wedge. The game has    Such as disappointment after the surprising hit Jedi Fallen Order.
    Aside from the cons and pros for the graphics, game mechanic, the VR that really enhances the experiences and it makes me really want to love the game. However...
    The story campaign was short and boring and the characters were lame as hell, I did not care for any of them. I would've prefer playing as Wedge.
    The game has only two game modes and there is nothing else much to do in this game that it immediately became redundant after two days playing it. Why can I NOT blow up the Death Star or have a heroes vs villain campaign in their respective ships. Why aren't there any planets we know and love from the movies, not the sequels ,in this game. Why can't I fly the millennium falcon? AND WHY DOES IT NOT HAVE THE THIRD-PERSON PRESPECTIVE OPTION? Stuff like this really what I think deserves this low score rating. So much potential but classic EA's pure laziness and the obvious anti white male racism in this game, destroys it.
    Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is twice the game I wished this one would be.    … Expand
  13. DaveAus
    Jan 2, 2021
    0
    While a great idea in theory, its execution of a Star Wars space fighter game is terrible.
    There is no grand campaign or custom sandbox or couch co-op. It's a very short linear game.
    The characters are unlikable and certain choices were made with them clearly at the last minute which hurts their development as it feels so unnatural and forced.

    Next time let us make our own character.
  14. henlunds
    Oct 4, 2020
    3
    Had hopes that this would be like the old tie fighter/xwing games from the 90s. It's just another woke/sjw title. Single player is really bad, bad story (insta skip all the time), combat is 100% arcade. Waste of time. I'll give it 3 points for some nice graphics.
  15. CyberpunkSuchs
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    It's woke **** The game is 4th wall breaking SJW bigotry at its finest. White people need not apply.
  16. Windolicker
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    All I needed to do was watch the trailer for the game; I discovered that finding a white man in it was much like playing a game of Where's Waldo. That pretty much tells me everything I need to know about this title: it is made by people who aren't outside of the box thinkers, they are followers that go with the crowd, and they will deliver a sub par game that may be worth playing for a fewAll I needed to do was watch the trailer for the game; I discovered that finding a white man in it was much like playing a game of Where's Waldo. That pretty much tells me everything I need to know about this title: it is made by people who aren't outside of the box thinkers, they are followers that go with the crowd, and they will deliver a sub par game that may be worth playing for a few days at most. Personally, I am not going to give money to any company that thinks that I am evil because of my skin color. And make no mistake, that is the message being pushed by ALL of corporate America, EA included. It's funny how "inclusive" and "diverse" are just euphemisms for "everybody but white men". And interestingly enough, we are the demographic that would be buying the most copies of this game!… Expand

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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