Weirdly dull at times, despite the fact it's probably the most authentic-feeling that a Star Wars flying game has ever been. Setting every single mission in the void of space with very few physical markers makes many action sequences feel inert, like you're just pointing a stationary laser turret at targets. I imagine it was a matter of time-constraints, but it would have been cool to have some planetary stuff.

However, when the game does work, it really works! Getting into synchronisation with your co-pilots and landing an objective felt good! My favourite thing to do was pilot a Y-Wing and do slow-steady bombing runs on capital ships and space stations while carefully modulating my shields to block incoming cannon fire. Always thought of myself as an X-Wing boy, but this game may have changed my mind...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021


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