Star Wars: Squadrons
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About Star Wars: Squadrons
Star Wars: Squadrons launched on October 1, 2020 from Motive Studios and Electronic Arts. This title sits firmly in the shooter and simulator genres across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. It also supports a wide range of VR headsets like SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality alongside PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game drops you into the final days of the Galactic Civil War where you fly either Imperial or New Republic starfighters. You do not walk on the ground here. You spend your time in cockpits managing shields, weapons, and engine thrust while engaging in high-speed aerial combat. It feels like a flight sim wrapped in a competitive shooter package designed specifically for those who want to pilot ships rather than just shoot at them.
Gameplay
Sessions happen entirely from a first-person perspective inside the cockpit of your vessel. You manually manage damage control systems by switching between shield, shields, engines, and weapons on separate gauges. A typical dogfight requires you to track enemy fire while constantly swapping targets and adjusting your thrust vector to keep enemies in your sights. The game offers a single-player campaign that teaches these mechanics through a scripted narrative before moving into multiplayer matches. You can squad up with friends for co-op missions or jump into standard team deathmatch modes. Controls feel responsive but demand constant attention since you cannot rely on auto-pilot features. Visuals are sharp enough to spot small details on enemy hulls while the audio design emphasizes the roar of engines and laser fire.
What Players Think
Players have given Star Wars: Squadrons an IGDB score of 75 out of 100 based on 140 ratings. The community seems split between those who love the simulation depth and others who find it too niche for casual play. Average playtime hovers around a standard campaign completion mark before people move to multiplayer. Achievement data shows low engagement overall with only a 5.8% average unlock rate across all 47 available trophies. The hardest goal remains "The Galaxy's Finest (Ace)" which only 0.40% of players have earned. Some users praise the VR implementation as superior to other space shooters while critics note the lack of ground-based gameplay options. Price drops to $3.99 on Steam help attract new pilots who were waiting for a discount before jumping in.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth buying if you specifically want a dedicated starfighter simulator and own a VR headset. The price point at $3.99 makes it an easy purchase for fans of the franchise who skipped it earlier. You will need patience since achievement rates are low and the learning curve for managing ship systems is steep. It does not appeal to people looking for fast-paced arcade action without any management tasks. The single-player campaign ends quickly so expect to rely on multiplayer longevity if you want hours of content. Pick this up if you enjoy technical flight mechanics over pure reflex shooting.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
75.0
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