Star Wars Outlaws

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

8.5/10

I think Star Wars Outlaws manages to shake off the often attributed pitfalls of the “Ubisoft Open World Game”. Sure, there are still lengthy fetching quests and the core gameplay loop doesn't change too much between the beginning and end. But it's the trifecta of the reputation system, the Star Wars flavor, and especially its characters that set Outlaws apart from the pack. This isn't simply an assassin's creed in a Star Wars coating. Outlaws carves its own path. It can stand among the lineup of not just great Star Wars games, but third person action games in general. It may not be revolut…

StevivorSteve Wright

8.5/10

Update: Star Wars Outlaws is out now on Switch 2, and from our limited testing serves as a solid port. Capped at 30 frames-per-second and with the occasional stutter, it’s not as visually impressive as other versions, of course, but those who play exclusively on Switch — or, who value portability and don’t have the likes of a Steam Deck — will find tremendous entertainment from Massive and Ubisoft.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

8/10

A visual marvel for hybrid hardware, Star Wars Outlaws delivers a stable, ray-traced experience that outshines its peers.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8/10

In Star Wars Outlaws, fans play as Kay Vess, who is attempting to pull off one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen.

Nintendo LifePJ O'Reilly

8/10

Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 is a very fine port of a solid Star Wars game. Kay Vess's story may over-utilise tried and tested gameplay mechanics, it may not bring anything new or hugely exciting to the table, but what it does do is give you a well-crafted world stuffed full of lore through which to explore, sneak, and forge your own path. With solid performance and good looks in both docked and handheld, and motion controls and cross-saves thrown in for good measure, this is an easy recommendation for Switch 2 fans of Star Wars.

Steam Deck HQOliver Stogden

8/10

Star Wars Outlaws is a fun but flawed open world adventure, but forced ray-tracing makes it unplayable on the Steam Deck.

Game SkinnyJohn Schutt

7/10

Star Wars Outlaws is enjoyable, comfortable, safe, and familiar game to spend a few hours in that will neither offend nor astound.

Jump Dash RollPete Taylor

7/10

Star Wars Outlaws is a strong game that’s pulled back by a few issues here and there. It does, however, suck you in and it’s easy to get lost in side-missions and the day-to-day life of its many locations.

Press StartJames Wood

6/10

Star Wars Outlaws marks an impressive step forward for depictions of the galaxy in video games but fails to provide players with a compelling reason to explore it.

GGReconHarry Boulton

Star Wars Outlaws is a game of mixed experiences, where almost every good element is dragged down by a disappointing or restrictive other. Its narrative and main character are largely engaging and combat tools intriguing, but the surrounding elements expose the lack of depth in nearly every element.

VGChartzLee Mehr

4/10

The Force is mid with this one.Reviewer's Note: My experience is based on Version 1.1.2 of the game.  Additionally, some SPOILERS are unavoidable when critiquing Outlaws' [...]

PolygonTodd Harper

Unscored

What I think the continual march of the genre has made clear, though, is that “living” anywhere is often a repetition of boring daily tasks: going to work, doing the laundry, cooking dinner. I don’t think I want to be “immersed” (whatever that means) in an open world anymore; I want to have a nice, tailored experience that lets me do something new and fresh. I think if Massive had built a tighter, more focused adventure and stepped away from the current model of open-world games, the studio would have made a defining Star Wars game. The elements of something great are all here. As it is now, t...