Underplayed Gems

STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015)

STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition cover
Developer
Lucasfim
Publisher
LucasArts, Lucasfim, Disney
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Simulation
Rating
3.9 of 5, 470 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Piloting a starfighter requires careful power management and precise maneuvering in a deliberate, tactical space combat sim.

classic space simmethodicalskill-basedimmersivechallengingretrosingleplayer

What players say

Players say this classic space sim is timeless but runs poorly on modern systems without fan mods like XWVM. The missions are brutally hard, often relying on solo heroics. There is a split: some find it unplayable without tinkering, while others get it running on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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