Star Wars: Hunters is a multiplayer 4v4 Arena shooting game set in the Star Wars universe from Zynga where you can play as Bounty Hunters and characters in different game modes that require different strategies to carry you and your team to victory. In this Star Wars: Hunters Review I will share my impressions of the game and assess its overall quality with a fair judgment.
This game was first announced in February 2021, and set for release in March 2024. A soft launch in certain regions in 2021 was made, and the full version is now globally available on both Android, iOS, and Switch. Lastly, you can check out some redeem codes for possible in-game freebies, a beginners guide to get you started in the game, and a customer support guide to address your issues and concerns.
In writing this review, I used the iPhone 11 as the device to play the game and have a cumulative playtime of nearly 30 hours. This ensured I explored all its features and could provide a comprehensive analysis of the game. This review is going to mostly be positive because the game is a good and fun title with a lot of elements where it functions well but a few minor issues worth pointing out.
Choose from the long roster of Star Wars characters including rebels, stormtroopers, and bounty hunters
Starting off with the review, the gameplay of Star Wars: Hunters is similar to a lot of other third-person shooters. There’s no first-person perspective but that’s alright. There are three classes: Damage, Support, and Tank which players must make the most out of to build a balanced and successful fighting unit.
Damage classes are meant to be the main offensive players while support units provide support to these players and Tanks take on the opponents and can take a lot more damage. The game feels a lot like Overwatch or Paladins. This game doesn’t offer anything new or innovative in its gameplay, and it’s similar to the usual MOBA FPS games.
Overall the gameplay is decent although at present there aren’t a lot of game modes and maps. As long as the graphic settings are optimal for your device, the game won’t be too laggy and the frame rate will be stable.
Experience the legendary battles that defined the Star Wars universe
It’s not the smoothest experience however and during animations, you can feel the viewing angle struggling to keep up with the movements so that could require some work and polishing. The animations look pretty cool, especially with some of the characters who have melee weapons. With the Sentinels and their machine guns, however, the animations and gunplay didn’t feel quite as tactile.
Each character has their own set of special attacks that take time to recharge and an Ultimate Ability that takes more time to charge up. The Ultimate Ability gives you an extra superpower that’s even more effective.
Now because of the different powers and their effectiveness, there are certainly certain characters who are objectively better than others when it comes to what their special abilities are and that is something else that might need some improvements and balance changes down the road. There were no major bugs or glitches that impacted the gameplay experience so the game is fairly polished and well done in that regard.
The in-game Character Design brings the theme of Star Wars
Star Wars: Hunters’ character design captures the feel of the Star Wars universe, turning its iconic look and themes into a lively game experience. Each character is unique, showcasing different styles and personalities that fit well into the Star Wars world. From sleek, high-tech outfits to rugged, battle-worn gear, the characters look like they belong in the galaxy far, far away, making the game feel authentic and immersive.
If you’re playing Star Wars: Hunters, you should know that the game features a variety of interesting characters, each with their unique appearance and background. For example, Aran Tal, a Mandalorian warrior, wears traditional Mandalorian armor and uses a jetpack, showing his fierce and honorable nature. Grozz, a Wookiee, wields a huge club, highlighting his strength and imposing presence. Zaina, a Rebel Alliance fighter, has a tactical outfit and blaster, reflecting her strategic role and resilient spirit.
The game offers detailed graphics and standard controls
Visually, the game looks pretty nice and detailed with good-looking character models, and the animations are done pretty well. The audio effects are pretty standard and there’s nothing objectively wrong or great about them.
The controls are pretty standard too and respond well. The left side of the screen allows you to look around and the right side has the majority of the controls. They work just fine and there weren’t any bugs or issues. There is no option at least until now to use controllers. The UI is about the same as you can expect from most games and it isn’t too clunky.
IAPs offer opportunities for cosmetics and a little boost
In-app purchases (IAPs) in Star Wars: Hunters offer opportunities for cosmetics and a little boost, enhancing the overall experience without compromising fairness. Notably, the game does not have any annoying ads to disrupt gameplay, which is a significant plus for many players. The microtransactions available in the game allow you to use real money to acquire various cosmetic items, such as different gun camo wraps and victory poses/emotes.
Importantly, spending money on the game doesn’t provide a competitive advantage over other players. This approach to monetization ensures that the game remains balanced and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of whether they choose to spend money. Players who prefer not to make in-game purchases can still compete on an equal footing with those who do, fostering a fair and engaging environment for all.
Final Verdict
Star Wars Hunters is a really fun game! It’s not as good as other Star Wars games like Star Wars Battlefront 2 but coming from a developer like Zynga who worked on very underwhelming and low-quality titles before, this is a major upgrade.
There’s not much objectively wrong with the game aside from the work needed to make visuals smoother during animations. That’s one of the biggest issues at present alongside frame drops that occur from time to time when there’s too much going on which isn’t too bad but certainly noticeable.
In conclusion, Star Wars Hunters is a game for arena shooter fans who are looking for an action-filled game. Some of the other issues will hopefully be ironed out with future updates.
Star Wars: Hunters review by Gamingonphone
Gameplay Mechanics - 7.5
Character Design - 7
Graphics and Music - 8
Controls and UI - 8
Free-to-Play Elements - 7
7.5
Good
Star Wars Hunters is definitely a game that arena shooter fans who’re looking for an action-filled game. Some of the other issues will hopefully be ironed out with future updates.
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