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Destiny had the same thing... If you could shoot from the Sparrow there'd be no reason to do anything else.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But it’s called Star Wars Outlaws.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Disney outlaws.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I figured there was enough already to complain about, but if this is now what we’re complaining about, I start to think the game isn’t as bad as it’s being made out to be.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It really isn't a bad game.

I'm 7 hours in and having a blast (pun intended). It's an alright game if you're not into SW, it's an awesome game if you are. Reminds me a lot of Hogwarts Legacy, the game didn't bring anythinbg new to the market, but it's fun if you're into the theme.

There have been a few technical difficulties but nothing as bad as games I played before, which got much higher ratings and didn't get blasted for it as hard as people do with this game.

People just really let their hate for Ubisoft take over and jump on that social bandwagon for internet points, even though the game plays barely like any other Ubisoft game I've played in the past 30 years.

I bet later today Metacritic user reviews will be flooded with people who haven't even played the game and just base their entire opinion on a few buggy game clips.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why do you assume that any bad review is from someone who hasn't played the game? People are allowed to have negative opinions just as much as people are allowed to have positive ones.

Just because you are enjoying the game doesn't mean that everyone else has to too.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I never said I assume that every bad review is from someone who hasn't played.

But you can't ignore the insane amount of hate Ubisoft is getting for the most insignificant non-issues just because they're Ubisoft. It takes like a few seconds to notice how the troll armies are linking stuff from various clickbait YouTubers and streamers on social media, and no doubt a vast majority of negative feedback is coming from there.

I'm not ignoring the legit issues this game has, because they are definitely present. And I'm doing my part in reporting them to Ubisoft, instead of making trollposts about it on social media, so we can all enjoy a better game. Sadly that isn't part of the majority's crusade against Ubisoft, they're just out there farming internet points, banking on the circlejerk hate.

I can almost guarantee that the upcoming Metacritic user reviews are a prime example of "Hue hue Ubisoft bad".

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why do you feel the need to defend a large company from a negative image that they have created for themselves?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not defending a large company.

I'm expressing my enjoyment of this game. I do not care what company is behind it.

The problem lies with the people that let their entire opinions be molded by the large company behind it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So are you fine with people not enjoying the game if it's got nothing to do with Ubisoft? Because a lot of the reviews are just that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

It takes only a minute to check on Metacritic what the majority of negative reviews are about.

There are a few legit ones, but most are just trashtalking Ubisoft. Or saying horsecrap like "looks like PS3 games", which it clearly doesn't. Or every positive review is "paid by Ubisoft", and people even complaining about it being a woke political agenda, fucking lmao.

I strongly doubt these trolls even installed the game.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Honestly, about 5 hours in and I love it. More depth than I expected. Actual stealth with multiple mechanics around it. The gang rep system. It's great. I have mixed feelings on Kay as a person, but I'm curious to see where it goes.

Fun fact, you can still shoot on the speeder once you fill your adrenaline by driving a bit crazy, then you do a red dead slow down, target selection style shooting.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why the fuck theme it around bounty hunters then?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's around Kay, who is a scoundrel , not a bounty hunter. VERY different.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

One of the definitions of scoundrel is "A wicked or evil person; someone who dies evil deliberately." Bounty hunters can be scoundrels too.

If Key was an actual scoundrel it would've made the game much more entertaining. The unconfident scrawny teenager Kay is now doesn't fit in with the outlaw world at all.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

You're using the dictionary definition and ignoring Star Wars established lore and terms.

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Scoundrel

And she very much fits the mold of a Scoundrel. Have you ever watched Star Wars lol?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I see, I didn't know that the word meant something different in Star Wars.

And yes I have.

Why does being a scoundrel excuse not having the option to shoot from a speeder?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I doesn't really, I know they explained why they made the choice. Dunno if I %100 agree with it but playing the game it doesn't feel like that big of an issue, for me at least.

My point was more to say that she wasn't a bounty hunter. A BH might be more aggressive and lean into combat more, where a Scoundrel is going to try to use tricks, smooth talking etc.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Fair enough, thanks