What Star Wars Outlaws Can Adopt from Star Wars Jedi’s Gameplay

As a long-time fan of the Star Wars franchise and someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich storytelling of the Jedi games, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation as I eagerly await the release of Star Wars: Outlaws. Having grown up with the saga’s iconic characters and intricate narratives, I have come to expect a certain level of depth and authenticity from Star Wars storytelling.

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the new Star Wars game from Massive Entertainment, the creators of The Division, for what feels like an eternity. Years of anticipation have built up around Star Wars Outlaws, and now, it’s almost here. With the responsibility of bringing the iconic Star Wars IP to life comes high expectations. Not only does this upcoming action-adventure title need to live up to its own merit as a major AAA release, but it also has the added pressure of being the first open world Star Wars game.

As a dedicated solo gamer, I’m excited about the unique journey that Star Wars Outlaws is promising to offer, deviating significantly from Massive Entertainment’s previous reputation for multiplayer-focused games. On the narrative front, this Star Wars title appears to be more story-driven than their usual fare. In terms of gameplay, there’s a noticeable shift away from The Division’s loot-centric RPG progression towards an action-adventure experience that bears resemblance to the Uncharted series. Additionally, the game is set in a vast, open-world map within the interstellar realm, ensuring an immersive and seamless exploration experience.

Although Massive may not have been able to draw from their previous projects to solve new challenges during the creation of “Outlaws,” there are other games they could have learned from. A notable example is the “Star Wars Jedi” series developed by Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment. This comparison can provide a valuable benchmark when evaluating “Outlaws.”

Initially, some people may think those games are similar due to being single-player Star Wars titles. However, upon closer examination, they offer distinct gaming experiences.

In terms of improvement and advancement, from the intricacy of levels to the overall flow of gameplay, Star Wars Outlaws could benefit greatly by examining other successful titles, including Mass Effect and Uncharted, as well as more recent releases like Starfield. Although Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor share little resemblance with Star Wars Outlaws in many key aspects, Respawn Entertainment’s games offer valuable lessons for upcoming games.

In essence, Star Wars Outlaws, being a high-budget, single-player game with a storyline focus within the Star Wars franchise, will face comparable expectations as the Jedi series, despite their notable differences. Fallen Order and Survivor by Respawn may not have delivered groundbreaking narratives, but they garnered significant praise for their satisfactory storytelling, writing, character development, and authentic representation of the Star Wars universe and its unique feel.

Massive Entertainment’s “Star Wars Outlaws” has a big task ahead: it needs to compare favorably to the latest “Star Wars” games from Respawn and EA, especially in terms of storytelling. Given that the “Jedi” games are the most recent and notable examples of this type of “Star Wars” experience, Massive’s game must deliver a compelling narrative or risk being perceived as falling short. With recent successful single-player, story-driven “Star Wars” titles available for comparison, the pressure is on for “Star Wars Outlaws.”

In other words, despite being marketed as a rogue-like Star Wars experience unlike the Jedi games, Outlaws must establish an authentic and compelling world with deep, well-written and well-acted characters to captivate players and resonate with them, just as the best Star Wars stories do. Character development is key.

In addition to the story aspects, it’s worth noting that Star Wars Outlaws could learn from Jedi: Survivor the importance of a smooth launch. While this is a valuable lesson for all games, especially those without the Star Wars license, Jedi: Survivor serves as a notable example. Many players have praised the game for its strong points, which are often overshadowed by valid criticisms of its technically rough start on all platforms. A more polished and optimized launch could have allowed the game’s strengths to shine brighter.

It’s clear that “Star Wars Outlaws” faces the risk of falling into the same trap as some of Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’s previous games, with technical flaws and lack of polish being major concerns based on early gameplay footage. However, since the game hasn’t been released yet, there’s hope that the developers will make significant improvements during the final stages of production. With the game having already gone gold, Massive Entertainment is currently focusing on refining the game’s quality by addressing bugs and enhancing its overall look and feel before launch.

It’s no exaggeration to state that the anticipation for “Star Wars Outlaws” is immense, despite some individuals approaching it with cautious optimism. However, if this game intends to live up to these lofty expectations or even win over the skeptics, it must excel in numerous aspects. In certain areas, such as storytelling, it’s imperative that the game doesn’t disappoint and delivers at least the same caliber of quality as previous “Star Wars” titles like the Jedi series have established for modern AAA single-player Star Wars games.

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2024-07-23 15:42

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