Star Wars: Squadrons

Star Wars: Squadrons does the best job yet of putting players into the cockpit of an X-Wing or TIE fighter. Check out the full review of the single-player campaign for more details on gameplay and the VR experience.

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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Product details

  • Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: Squadrons
  • Step into cockpits of starfighters from the new republic and Imperial fleets and fight in 5 vs. 5 space battles
  • Take control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter and customize your load-out and cosmetics
  • Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after return of the Jedi
  • The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the galaxy's finest

PROS

+ Soaring through space in a variety of different vessels is a blast
+ An accessible yet challenging spin on the dogfighting genre
+ Plenty of easter eggs and details for Star Wars fans
+ VR is an incredibly immersive way to play

CONS

- Story and characters are underbaked and exposition heavy
- Camera can become unreliable in busier dogfights

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on October 01, 2020
Star Wars: Squadrons does the best job yet of putting players into the cockpit of an X-Wing or TIE fighter. Check out the full review of the single-player campaign for more details on gameplay and the VR experience.
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By TrustedReviews on October 20, 2020
Star Wars: Squadrons is the dogfighting experience in the iconic sci-fi universe we've been waiting for, and the game is supremely passionate about making this something that genre veterans and hesitant newcomers can enjoy with minimal obstacles. 
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