On the Radar: Star Wars Outlaws

GamesStar Wars OutlawsOn the Radar: Star Wars OutlawsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesStar Wars OutlawsOn the Radar: Star Wars OutlawsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Ubisoft) Jump to:On the Radar: Star Wars Outlaws – Feature Contents Jump to:On the Radar: Star Wars Outlaws – Feature Contents Star Wars Outlawswas an ambitious undertaking for Massive Entertainment. The studio, best known for The Division and its sequel which wants to live forever, took on the challenge of creating the first open world adventure set in the Star Wars universe. Developed during the pandemic, set shortly after the events of The Empire Strikes Back, and built to deliver the ultimate scoundrel fantasy, Outlaws is a solid first attempt at creating something unique within the wide assortment of Star Wars games that have been delivered over the past 40 years. On the Radar: Star Wars Outlaws – Feature Contents 01 | Star Wars Outlaws review (Image credit: Ubisoft) Start hereGamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. Start hereGamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. Start hereGamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. Start hereGamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. Start hereGamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. Start here Start here Start here GamesRadar+ picks apart the promise and pitfalls of the scoundrel fantasy Massive Entertainment sought to deliver. We found Star Wars Outlaws to be an exceedingly authentic experience, at its best when it’s letting wannabe scoundrel Kay Vess quietly exist in a very particular place and time – Outer Rim territories, caught between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. There’s a purity to the way Outlaws brings the background scenes of the original trilogy’s underworld to life, although Massive does struggle to match an evocative universe to a compelling critical path. Learn more in ourStar Wars Outlaws review. 02 | Reflecting on launch (Image credit: Ubisoft) Cover StoryIn this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. Cover StoryIn this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. Cover StoryIn this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. Cover StoryIn this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. Cover StoryIn this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. Cover Story Cover Story Cover Story In this conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson, GamesRadar+ reflects on the launch of this open world adventure and where Massive may want to take it next. With Gerighty set to join production of The Division 3 in just a couple of weeks, the team is working quickly to analyze feedback and implement changes – some with wide implications on the way Outlaws plays today.You’ll also get a better sense of what inspires these creatives to build expansive video game, and the challenges Massive faced to get this ambitious project over the line. 03 | No match for a good blaster (Image credit: Ubisoft) Interview Interview Interview 04 | Stay on target (Image credit: Ubisoft) InterviewThere’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. InterviewThere’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. InterviewThere’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. InterviewThere’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. InterviewThere’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. Interview Interview Interview There’s an intentionality to the design of Star Wars Outlaws' speeder. While the vehicle is largely customizable over time, allowing you to improve its torque, turning circle and the like, Kay Vess never gains the ability to freely shoot from the saddle as she zips across some of Star Wars' most famous horizons. Instead you’re left to utilize an ‘Adrenaline Rush’ mechanic that lets you mark and execute enemies in pursuit with cinematic style – it’s cool, but limited.Lead gameplay designer Fredrik Thylander walks us through the decisions which led to this restriction. 05 | Building a galaxy (Image credit: Ubisoft) InterviewMassive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. InterviewMassive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. InterviewMassive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. InterviewMassive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. InterviewMassive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. Interview Interview Interview Massive was faced with a variety of challenges in building Star Wars Outlaws. Perhaps the most underappreciated is that whatever the studio put out into the world would be a part of the Star Wars universe forever, additions to a vast sandbox that other creatives could play with in the future. Here,six developers from Massive sit down in a roundtable interview to discuss its attempts to bring this galaxy to life, the ways it approached rebuilding the original trilogy setting, and its hopes for how its creations may impact Star Wars in the future. 06 | Best Star Wars games (Image credit: Ubisoft) What’s BestThere have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? What’s BestThere have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? What’s BestThere have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? What’s BestThere have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? What’s BestThere have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? What’s Best What’s Best What’s Best There have been hundreds of Star Wars games released over the past 40 years. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back started it all in 1982, a licensed tie-in released for the Atari 2600 – and it’s incredible to think how far franchise games have come. We’ve had smart strategy games and solid shooters, games which broadened the Star Wars timeline, flight action games which helped define console launches, and legendary RPGs. But which of thebest Star Wars gamesare still worth playing today? 07 | Upcoming Star Wars games (Image credit: Quantic Dream) Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. You’ll find details of all the projects in our breakdown of the new Star Wars games. Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. You’ll find details of all the projects in our breakdown of the new Star Wars games. Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. You’ll find details of all the projects in our breakdown of the new Star Wars games. Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. You’ll find details of all the projects in our breakdown of the new Star Wars games. Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. You’ll find details of all the projects in our breakdown of the new Star Wars games. Star Wars Outlaws has been a long time coming, following its reveal back in 2021. But where should you invest all of that anticipation next? Thankfully there’s still plenty of developers working away at their own Star Wars projects; word on the street is that Respawn is already turning its attention to the next Jedi game, following the success of last year’s Jedi: Survivor, but that certainly isn’t all. 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part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1 Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2 Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3 Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5 Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 1 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 2 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 3 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 4 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place” 5 Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”