I initially told myself that I wasn't going to buy anything in the Steam Summer Sale this year because my backlog was already out of control. But a $17 open world star wars The game changed my mind. The title is none other than star wars outlawIt's a game I actually fell in love with when it first released in 2024, but never finished it for various reasons. When it finally released on Steam just a few months later, I considered repurchasing it to experience it on PC, but the $70 price made all the problems more noticeable. Plus, there were so many other games I wanted to play at the time. Now it's much easier to find for just $17. star wars outlaw It's actually flawed, but it's truly compelling. star wars It was an adventure that deserved far less hate than it originally received.
While I understand why star wars outlaw It was so hated upon release that I still always considered it a criminally underrated game. star wars A game that deserves better. First of all, it had Ubisoft's name attached to it, which in its long history of empty, bloated open world games is constantly and mercilessly killed by the public as soon as its name is mentioned, no matter how hard you try. I personally think this puts you at an unfair disadvantage. Especially when it supports what I believe. star wars A universe the game has never seen before. But I'll leave the Ubisoft name aside and acknowledge it. star wars outlaw There were quite a few bugs and performance issues at launch, and I understand why this might frustrate some players. This is one of them though star wars It's a game I think everyone should at least try, and at $17 on the Steam Summer Sale it's basically a steal.
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Star Wars Outlaws was never the disaster people wanted it to be
One of the things I really find difficult to understand about the modern gaming world is that people seem to go to such lengths to declare some games dead before they even arrive. despite star wars outlaw It got decent reviews (even 7/10 is a good score for a game, no matter what some people say) so it felt like one of those games. Maybe it has something to do with the growing distrust of gaming journalists these days (assuming they get paid to say things they rarely say), or maybe players are simply jaded enough by big-budget releases that they're ready to believe the worst before the games even get a fair chance. Either way, star wars outlaw It's not a great game with some obvious problems, but it's become a symbol for everything people already want to criticize.
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To be fair, some of those criticisms were valid. star wars outlaw It's by no means perfect, and I'm not going to assume that all complaints come from people who simply dislike it. Stealth can feel inconsistent, mission design can be rigid, and despite vast improvements in many aspects, the open world still contains familiar Ubisoft tropes. But I'm getting tired of saying “this game isn't perfect” to justify my position to other people. Because there is no such thing as a perfect game. Because only games have strengths that make them more forgiving of their weaknesses. star wars outlaw It's one of those games that's actually stronger than you or the pessimists who swayed you might think.
What strikes me as odd is how quickly many people go from “there's something wrong with this game” to “this game is bad.” star wars outlaw There was always a lot more going on than problems. one star wars Once the game starts, everything is there down to a tee: atmosphere, environment, tone, feel. Shortly after playing I already told people:star wars outlaw It's Star Wars the most star wars The game has never felt like it to me.” And I stand by that to this day. star wars Something like a game on the market Jedi: Fallen Order, Jedi: Survivorand Knights of the Old Republic—which is amazing in itself, but focuses on a specific part of the franchise. outlawOn the other hand, it makes you feel like you're playing a game. star wars This is a movie that hands you the galaxy in exchange for a lightsaber and some Force powers.
star wars outlaw It's one of those games that's actually stronger than you or the pessimists who swayed you might think.
the smartest thing star wars outlaw The idea was to avoid making Kay Vess just another Jedi, soldier, or chosen one to save the galaxy. She's a thief and a villain, someone trying to survive in a corner of the galaxy where everyone is either using her, chasing her, or seeing if she can be useful. That alone gives the game a very different flavor than most games. star wars It's a story, and a flavor I hope the franchise explores more often. You may not always execute your vision perfectly, but I'd rather play dirty. star wars A game that actually feels like that star wars Rather than playing it safe, it follows the power fantasy tropes too closely and ultimately abandons the atmosphere and tone of the gameplay.
I won't go so far as to say that. star wars outlaw It's a masterpiece. Of course, it's hard for me to make that claim about any game. As cliché as it may sound, I believe it is vastly misunderstood, unfairly perceived, underappreciated and therefore very underrated. It may have been a “failure” from a sales standpoint, but how many truly great games do you know that don't hit their sales goals? Commercial performance is often determined by timing, marketing, expectations, and the temperature of the audience at launch, but this doesn't always indicate whether the game is actually worth playing. I'm telling you now: star wars outlaw It's always been worth playing, but now that it's $17 on Steam's summer sale, it's even easier to appreciate.
At $17, Star Wars Outlaws makes it easier to appreciate what it does well.
Whether we like it or not, price changes everything in games like: star wars outlaw. At $70, the game starts to feel less and less worth the money if something goes wrong. But for $17, the question is simple: “Is this open world possible?” star wars Do you think the adventure is worth investing in two Starbucks drinks?” My answer is yes, a thousand times yes.
There's a lot in it star wars outlaw This works very well. Especially for those who want to exist in true repetition. star wars universe. Walking through crowded settlements, sprinting through dusty landscapes, breaking into restricted areas, sending out Nix to cause trouble, and jumping from planet to planet all contribute to a fantasy that still feels oddly rare. star wars stratagem. outlaw It may not be the deepest open world game ever made, but it understands the joys of being a petty criminal in a galaxy much bigger than yours.
The question for $17 is as simple as “Is this open world possible?” star wars Do you think the adventure is worth investing in two Starbucks drinks?” My answer is yes, a thousand times yes.
I also think Kay and Nix are better than they are often given credit for being. Kay is not an instantly iconic figure. star wars Although he is the main character, he fits well into the context of the game. She's crappy, impulsive, and constantly makes bad decisions that make her life worse. Meanwhile, Nix brings a lot of personality to the game, both mechanically and emotionally.
More importantly, outlaw There are these types star wars I tend to think that atmosphere is more important as time goes by. There are strange cantinas, seedy cities, desert hideouts, criminal factions, imperial presence, and little environmental details that make me feel like I'm legitimately living in it. star wars. It's not always elegant, but it often feels like this: star wars Actually the way I want an open world star wars A game to feel.
Yes, the Steam Summer Sale got me hooked. I broke my rule, added another game to my backlog, and bought it. star wars outlaw Because it's $17 for open world. star wars Games are too easy to justify. Maybe that says more about me than it does about the game, but after jumping back in, I can tell you that the hate seems more ridiculous than ever. star wars outlaw There is a problem, but there is also the next version. star wars It's still a fantasy worth experiencing, especially at a low price.
- released
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August 30, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence, similar gambling, mild language
- publisher
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Ubisoft, Lucasfilm Games
