The Powerwash Simulator franchise is a prime example of good vibes. I’ve spent dozens of hours meticulously cleaning every corner and crevice, zoning out and enjoying the process of the clean. Star Wars is also a world that’s held my fandom for decades, and the idea of combining those two is a match made in heaven. The Star Wars Pack does bring about the nostalgia of the original trilogy, but I do wish FuturLab’s had broken the norm of the base game and utilized this universe more uniquely.
Simple and Clean
Let’s be real up front, if you like the core gameplay of Powerwash Simulator 2, doing those tasks in Star Wars locales feels as enjoyable as ever. The Star Wars pack adds six new cleaning jobs, most of which are the same great quality as the base game, just with the galaxy far far away twist.
You begin the campaign as a cleaning droid, PO-W2, with a full set of washers, nozzles and extensions from moment one, giving you the end game tool set. You follow the events of the original trilogy, starting at the Lars homestead, dealing with all that coarse sand, and taking you all the way to cleaning a massive Millenium Falcon after the end of episode six. A fun stroll down memory lane, washing muck off of a few classic vehicles, and a couple familiar locations.
Levels have quirky interactions as well, from activating a holotable after cleaning it, to making a laser turret drop down once you rinse the hull around it. Straightforward, relaxing, and pulling on nostalgia, all positives for a Star Wars based DLC.
It’s A Trap!
One larger issue I had with the Star Wars Pack, is the lack of ambience that makes that franchise feel special. We don’t meet or interact with characters, see iconic weapons or armor, and we don’t hear a single note of the classic John Williams score. This isn’t a huge shocker or out of the ordinary, as Powerwash Simulator has never included those things in previous DLC’s, or much of a score in the base game. I’ve always viewed it as a podcast game, or something to do while sports is on in the background, but a few musical motifs here or there could have helped these new set pieces come alive and added more sauce to make the experience even better.
Final Verdict
Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack brings the satisfying gameplay fans adore, and mixes in fun nostalgic hits from the George Lucas created movies. The six new levels bring more variety to a game that already features dozens of hours of cleaning goodness, and these new arenas are just as engaging as those in the base game. My major issue was that its overall presentation continues to be bland with its licensed crossovers, but the joy of one hundred percenting a previously filthy X-wing is intact as ever.
Powerwash Simulator 2: Star Wars Pack was reviewed on Xbox with a code provided by FuturLab. It is also available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
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The Review
PROS
- Star Wars location are expertly crafted
- Cleaning feels as good as ever
CONS
- No Star Wars music feels out of place
