Fact check: Star Wars Outlaws looks and plays so much worse than Red Dead Redemption 2, a game that released over six years ago. From environments, to water and particle effects, to basic physics and collision rendering, Outlaws, the game that is supposed to be build on new technology, looks and performs so much worse. And beyond the technical aspects, Star Wars Outlaws has far worse gunplay and combat mechanics. The stealth mechanics are far worse in Outlaws. The basic gameplay is laughably inferior to Red Dead Redemption 2. The writing and cinematography of the cut scenes is embarrassing in comparison to Red Dead Redemption 2. The voice acting is flat, the characters are poorly defined. In every possible way, Star Wars Outlaws is a drastically inferior product and experience to Red Dead Redemption 2.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement's harsh criticism of Star Wars Outlaws appears to be significantly more negative than professional reviews indicate. Multiple sources suggest that while the game may not be revolutionary, it offers an enjoyable and immersive Star Wars experience ^{[1] [2]}. The game received a positive 8/10 rating from one reviewer ^[2], and has been praised for its atmospheric worlds and entertaining story ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• The game has undergone significant technical improvements through patches since release, addressing many of the criticized aspects including stealth mechanics, physics issues, and weapon handling ^[4]
• The game's core strength lies in its Star Wars atmosphere and storytelling rather than technical innovation ^{[2] [3]}
• While the gameplay may be considered simplistic by some standards, it creates an entertaining gameplay loop that serves its purpose ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement shows several potential biases:

• It makes absolute comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2, while none of the professional reviews make such direct comparisons
• It ignores the post-launch improvements that have addressed many technical issues ^[4]
• The statement appears to evaluate the game solely on technical merits, while professional reviewers assess it within the context of being a Star Wars experience ^{[1] [2]}

There may be underlying biases at play:

• Red Dead Redemption 2 fans might resist new games in the open-world genre
• Technical purists might overlook other aspects of game design that appeal to broader audiences
• The comparison itself may be unfair, as it compares different types of games with different objectives and target audiences

None of the professional reviews support the extreme negative stance of the original statement, suggesting it may be an emotionally charged opinion rather than an objective assessment.