Star Wars Battlefront: Outer Rim
Mar 22, 2016 10 years ago
Blast enemies in the smelting factory or along the industrial pipes and platforms of Sullust or fight through Jabba’s throne room and sail barge garage on Tatooine. New playable hero characters will have you shooting first with Greedo or targeting foes with precision as Nien Nunb. Arm yourself with the new Relby-v10 rifle and DT-12 blaster pistol and collect and equip the Scatter Gun, Dioxis Grenade, and Adrenaline Stim Star Cards. The Outer Rim awaits.
What it’s like
Star Wars Battlefront: Outer Rim delivers a high-octane, arcade-style shooter experience that prioritizes visceral action over narrative depth. Players engage in chaotic, large-scale battles across iconic locations like Sullust and Tatooine, utilizing a variety of blasters and hero abilities to control the battlefield. The core loop revolves around fast-paced combat where players collect Star Cards to customize their loadouts, adding a layer of strategic progression to the otherwise straightforward shooting mechanics. The atmosphere is thick with franchise nostalgia, supported by polished visuals and immersive audio that capture the essence of the Star Wars universe. While it lacks deep storytelling or complex world exploration, the game excels in providing immediate, adrenaline-fueled fun. It serves as an accessible entry point for fans who want to feel like part of a galactic war without getting bogged down by intricate systems or lengthy campaigns.
Strong in Audio / MusicCo-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodPacingPolish / PerformanceProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The gameplay loop can become repetitive quickly, offering 'more of the same' rather than innovative mechanics for veterans of the genre. · Progression is heavily gated behind grinding and microtransactions, which may frustrate players seeking fair advancement.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from gamefaqs.gamespot.com, destructoid.com, metacritic.com, monstercritic.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 22, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 22, 201610 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 22, 201610 years ago |
