But in lieu of a full-fledged sequel to X-Wing (how about a VR remake?), I'll take it. That's not say Fighter Squadron is a replacement for those earlier games it's a far more limited affair. I am 10 years old again.Īs someone who was totally obsessed with the likes of Lucasarts' TIE Fighter and X-Wing games back in the day-going as far as to persuade my parents to buy me a pricey Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro joystick to get the 'full experience'- Star Wars Battlefront's new Fighter Squadron mode is a wonderful thing indeed.
I am a TIE Fighter pilot, chasing down rebel scum with my impossibly fast ion engines and well-placed homing missiles.
Star Wars Battlefront's new Fighter Squadron mode in action.ĬOLOGNE, Germany-I am an X-Wing pilot, flying high above the molten rock of Sullust, ducking my way through streams of green energy blasts.
