Alright, so, Star Wars Zero Company — it’s like stepping into a twisted Star Wars tale but in game form. We’re talking a turn-based game (yeah, where you have to think before you move), and it’s being cooked up by newbie Bit Reactor with some help from the folks at Respawn. This little combo promises a fresh twist to the whole galaxy-far-far-away vibe.
Now, don’t get me started, but Bit Reactor’s crew aren’t fresh off the boat when it comes to strategy games. They have some serious chops, thanks to their time tinkering with XCOM, a big name in the turn-based world. I remember the first time I tried an XCOM game, wondering why aliens seemed so keen on Earth. Nostalgia—weird how it sneaks up on you. But now, with this new Star Wars romp, you gotta wonder… when’s the next XCOM rolling around?
Okay, side note—why is nobody talking about Marvel’s Midnight Suns or Mario + Rabbids: Sparks Of Hope? They’ve got it going on with strategy stuff while we wait for Zero Company to drop. Anyway!
Oh! And taking on alien invasions one turn at a time… ah, the good ol’ XCOM days. The first one hit us in ’94, like a retro time capsule. Latest was in 2020 with Chimera Squad. I’ve got this feeling—hearing nothing but crickets about new XCOM entries gives this awkward tingle, like when you’re waiting for toast only for the bread to never pop. It’s high time for something new, right? But hey, maybe they’re cooking up a surprise. Who knows?
Right, now back to Star Wars Zero Company—it’s not dealing with aliens but thanks to Bit Reactor’s turn-based savvy, it’s likely gonna feel just right for those of us who dig that strategy jam. But don’t think too hard about aliens because, you know, Star Wars isn’t really about that. Weird thought, right?
Star Wars Zero Company, from what I gathered—and might I say, the art direction looks pretty sharp—has this thing about leading a squad of … Hawks during the Clone Wars, or something. I’m curious, though, about how they’ll weave Star Wars jazz with turn-based elements.
And another thing, turn-based gameplay is coming back, baby! With titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur’s Gate 3 thriving, it’s having a real renaissance, I tell ya. Good times for lovers of patience-testing games. Whether we’re tackling it in a Star Wars theme or elsewhere, the wait gets easier knowing more are in the pipeline.
Really, all these games doing their thing in turn-based land make me hopeful for an XCOM comeback. But for now, I’ll keep my eyes on Star Wars Zero for my strategy fix. Until then, game on!
