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Star Wars Zero Company Falls Short of Expectations

The upcoming turn-based tactics game, Star Wars Zero Company, fails to stand out from its peers. Set during the Clone Wars, the game follows Hawks, a former military officer, and his team of operatives. While the game is good, it relies too heavily on the XCOM formula and lacks innovation. However, the game's emphasis on story and characters shows promise, and the setting and story could be a highlight.

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The essential points

  1. 01Star Wars Zero Company relies on the XCOM formula and lacks innovation.
  2. 02The game's emphasis on story and characters shows promise.
  3. 03The setting and story of the Clone Wars could be a highlight.
  4. 04The game is scheduled to launch on August 27th for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The full brief

The upcoming turn-based tactics game, Star Wars Zero Company, fails to stand out from its peers. Set during the Clone Wars, the game follows Hawks, a former military officer, and his team of operatives.

While the game is good, it relies too heavily on the XCOM formula and lacks innovation. However, the game's emphasis on story and characters shows promise, and the setting and story could be a highlight.