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Star Wars Outlaws<\/em><\/a> had a bumpy takeoff when it launched last summer, and its \u201cmeh\u201d reception has stuck with it since. Because of that reception, forums like its subreddit are constantly flooded with prospective scoundrels asking, \u201cIs the game worth it?\u201d Lemme tell ya, if you\u2019ve ever wanted to channel your inner Han Solo<\/a> and explore the underbelly of Star Wars<\/em>, it\u2019s most certainly \u201cworth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the main criticisms of Star Wars Outlaws<\/em> at launch were its automatic-fail stealth sections, which are no more after a November 2024 update<\/a>. Now, if a buckethead finds Kay Vess sneaking around an Imperial base, in almost all cases you can channel your inner Danny DeVito and just start blasting<\/a> when Kay\u2019s in trouble. The gunplay is very fun, and during my time with Outlaws<\/em> I enjoyed both the challenge of giving sneaky stealth an honest try as well as pew pewing a Stormtrooper in the face.<\/p>\n

With the frustrating auto-fail out of the way, there\u2019s a lot to love in Star Wars Outlaws<\/em>. It\u2019s a planet-hopping adventure, showcasing recognizable Star Wars<\/em> planets like Kijimi (from Episode IX<\/em>) and Cantonica, home to Canto Bight (from Episode VIII<\/em>). Old heads and new fans alike will surely marvel at Massive\u2019s recreation of Tatooine, home to spaceport Mos Eisley. The famous cantina has a scorch march from where Han shot first, and you can even visit Jabba\u2019s Palace (and discover some fun Easter eggs inside).<\/p>\n

Of course, I won\u2019t tell you Star Wars Outlaws<\/em> is perfect; it\u2019s stuffed with ideas and mechanics, and it features the typical collect-a-thon annoyance you\u2019d expect from a Ubisoft game. However, if you don\u2019t want to engage with any of its many, many<\/em> gameplay features \u2014 don\u2019t! I didn\u2019t entertain a single speeder race, and I only played out space battles when the main story required it. Instead, Star Wars Outlaws<\/em> offers plenty of Uncharted-esque platforming and solid third-person shooting to keep you away from the mechanics that don\u2019t tickle your fancy.<\/p>\n

It also has Sabacc<\/a>, which really should be spun into its own game, like The Witcher 3<\/em>\u2019s Gwent. Sabacc is one of the best minigames you\u2019ll find in an RPG; its simple and exciting mechanics would fit right in at a Vegas casino. I don\u2019t typically purchase DLC for games  \u2014 there\u2019s just too much to play, you know \u2014 but Outlaws<\/em>\u2019 \u201cWild Card\u201d mission, which saw Kay infiltrating a high-stakes Sabacc game before shit hits the fan, was too good to pass up with its exhilarating Sabacc centerpiece.<\/p>\n

Outlaws<\/em>\u2019 second story DLC, \u201cA Pirate\u2019s Fortune,\u201d was released on Thursday, May 15, potentially putting a bow on new content for Star Wars Outlaws<\/em>. Still, the game isn\u2019t done yet; it will hit the Nintendo Switch 2<\/a> in September, meaning you\u2019ll be able to gamble, fly through space, and pew pew on the go in between races in Mario Kart World<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you picked up Star Wars Outlaws<\/em> at launch but quickly bounced, or if you\u2019re simply in the mood for an engrossing open world adventure, check it out. Outlaws<\/em> is worth it for Sabacc alone.<\/p>\n

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Star Wars Outlaws had a bumpy takeoff when it launched last summer, and its \u201cmeh\u201d reception has stuck with it since. Because of that reception, forums like its subreddit are constantly flooded with prospective scoundrels asking, \u201cIs the game worth it?\u201d Lemme tell ya, if you\u2019ve ever wanted to channel your inner Han Solo and explore the underbelly of Star Wars, it\u2019s most certainly \u201cworth it.\u201d One of the main criticisms of Star Wars Outlaws at launch were its automatic-fail stealth sections, which are no more after a November 2024 update. Now, if a buckethead finds Kay Vess sneaking around an Imperial base, in almost all cases you can channel your inner Danny DeVito and just start blasting when Kay\u2019s in trouble. The gunplay is…<\/p>\n

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