Star Wars: Squadrons is EA’s latest release since it acquired the Star Wars license from Disney. The publisher has had some successes and many mistakes over the past few years. But this new game aims to continue the positive momentum following the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
For the most part, it is successful in that goal. This is even though this is a cheap title rather than the traditional AAA version that gamers will expect from EA. Fortunately, that doesn’t affect the way Star Wars: Squadrons plays or how it looks.
History
Star Wars: Squadrons will appeal to many fans of the series just for the setting. The game takes place not long after the events of Return of the Jedi. The emperor is dead and the imperial forces are on the run. Meanwhile, the nascent New Republic is attempting to take control and establish itself as the government of the galaxy. It’s an interesting setting and explores an era that is largely untouched in the world of Star Wars. And by associating with the original trilogy, it’s appealing to both new and old fans alike.
Another unique aspect of Star Wars: Squadrons is that the story doesn’t just focus on one protagonist. Instead, the narrative changes between what players might traditionally see as the good guys and the bad guys. Throughout the story, players will take control of both a New Republic pilot and Imperial navies. What this does is give players a different perspective on events. It effectively shows how the Empire is not just full of villains who hate democracy.
Overall, the story should take around eight hours to complete. It’s pretty short compared to many other titles, but still packed with quality. As a budget title, Star Wars: Squadrons does not feature fictional cutscenes and interactive dialogue. However, the story adds a lot of motivation to move forward and provides context to the gameplay. Perhaps the best thing about the campaign, though, is the compelling cast of characters it introduces.
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