Okay, so here we go — let’s dive into this Star Wars Outlaws thing. First off, it kinda stumbled out of the gate last summer. People weren’t overly impressed, and somehow that vibe just lingered. Like, folks constantly pop up in forums — you know the type — asking, “Is this worth the click?” And honestly, if there’s a bit of a Han Solo wannabe in you, wanting to explore that gritty side of Star Wars, it’s a solid thumbs-up from me.
Initially, everybody freaked out over these auto-fail stealth bits. Total buzzkill back then, but they patched that out in November 2024. So, imagine this — you’re sneaking around, and then oops — spotted by a buckethead? No sweat. Just channel your inner Danny DeVito and fire away like it’s nobody’s business. The gunplay — yeah, kind of addictively fun. Sneaking or shooting, each had its kicks and hiccups for me.
Now, with those dreaded fails sidelined, the game really opens up. We’re talking about zipping from planet to planet — some real nostalgia here like Kijimi and Cantonica. Tatooine? It’s there too. Made me recall all those iconic scenes. Mos Eisley, anyone? And that cantina! You almost expect to see Han casually sipping a drink, maybe exchanging a glance. Okay, and Jabba’s place — full of nods and winks for the fans.
Ah, but wait, I won’t sugarcoat it. This game, it’s got more crammed in than my junk drawer. Tons of collectibles — those things you either love or loathe. I ditched the speeder races; seemed like too much effort. Space battles? Just did the bare minimum for the story. But climbing and shooting? Man, those kept me entertained enough.
Don’t even get me started on Sabacc. Seriously, this mini-game is beyond epic. Imagine if they spun it into its own deal, just like Gwent from The Witcher. I’m not huge on DLCs myself (life is busy, right?), but the “Wild Card” mission hooked me — high-stakes Sabacc and chaos galore.
Then came “A Pirate’s Fortune,” the latest DLC. Not saying it’s the end, but maybe they’re wrapping things up. Yet it’s not over yet; the game’s heading to Nintendo Switch 2 by September. Perfect for squeezing in some space pew-pew between Mario Kart rounds.
If you bought it at launch and then ghosted, or if you’re on the hunt for a world to lose yourself in, this is calling your name. Even if just for Sabacc — trust me on this one.
