Previewing a video game prior to its release is a bit like dipping your fingers in cake batter. You can get a fair idea of the flavour, the ingredients, and what it’s aiming to be, but any impressions come with the caveat that it still hasn’t been baked.
Star Wars Outlaws is like a cake mix in a box. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this. The beauty of a box mix is that it’s specifically designed to deliver enjoyable, commercially safe results without demanding much effort on your part. However, while pleasant enough, such confections are rarely memorable beyond the point of consumption.
If all you want is to turn your brain off and enjoy some fairly generic gameplay with a Star Wars skin, Star Wars Outlaws may have you covered. But if you were hoping for something richer with a bit more heart, you’ll have a better time if you readjust your expectations now.
Sneaking through Star Wars Outlaws
Kay Vess and her pet merqaal Nix.
Credit: Ubisoft
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