Star Wars Zero Company is a must-play strategy game at 20 percent off
Zero Company will have you teaming up with some unlikely new allies. | Image: EA and Disney If you’ve been curious about Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, Amazon has both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X physical editions on sale for $47.99 and $49.99, respectively. The game usually sells for $59.99. While I’m not usually enthused by turn-based strategy games…
Key points
- Amazon is selling physical PS5 and Xbox Series S/X editions of Star Wars Zero Company at a discount.
- The PS5 version costs $47.99 and the Xbox version $49.99, down from $59.99.
- The Verge writer praises the game's story, characters, branching missions and character creator.
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game in the style of XCOM set in the Star Wars universe, is on sale at Amazon for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The physical editions are priced at $47.99 for PS5 and $49.99 for Xbox, compared with the usual $59.99.
What the writer liked
The Verge writer says the story and characters were strong enough to keep them playing, despite not usually enjoying turn-based strategy games. They note that fans familiar with the Star Wars world will find the battles more immersive.
The writer also points to branching story missions with consequences and higher difficulty modes that punish mistakes more severely. The character creator is described as impressive, with many unlockable outfits and accessories plus classic alien races from the films and cartoons.
I’ve been impressed enough with the story and characters to keep playing
— The Verge writer
