Outer Wilds

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8.6

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  1. Patrick26
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    I have never played a game like this.
    I can't explain what this game means for my life.
    It is simply a unique and profound experience that is impossible to explain without trying it. In creating a game like this, the producers were constantly walking on a line suspended in a ravine. They never missed a step. Physics, art design, HISTORY, path, curiosity, research, knowledge: they did    I have never played a game like this.
    I can't explain what this game means for my life.
    It is simply a unique and profound experience that is impossible to explain without trying it. In creating a game like this, the producers were constantly walking on a line suspended in a ravine. They never missed a step. Physics, art design, HISTORY, path, curiosity, research, knowledge: they did everything in the best way possibile.

    Make sure it's enough, go play it.
    This experience changed my life forever.    … Expand
  2. Vicitor
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect, it is my favorite game of all time, I have never played a game that good. you can see the love they put in creating this game, please play this wonder of the human
  3. RogerNoEars
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    I wish I could play this game again for the first time. No game breaking bugs found, good story, and every planet has secrets everywhere that you have to piece together to find how to beat the game. The only gripe I have is the time limit, but it was rarely an issue, and it is needed because planets change over time anyways.
  4. Hennsuu
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game for anyone liking space exploration and mystery solving. Really kept me on my toes all time.
  5. lovey_ia
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Esse é um, dos melhores jogos que já joguei na minha vida. Jogos para mim são experiências, eu defino se um jogo foi bom, analisando oque ele me fez sentir. E Outer Wilds é uma bomba de emoções. Outer Wilds é um jogo incrível, movimentado por apenas uma palavra, e que significa muito nesse jogo: a curiosidade. Durante suas horas e horas de jogatina, sua mente ira pipocar de tantasEsse é um, dos melhores jogos que já joguei na minha vida. Jogos para mim são experiências, eu defino se um jogo foi bom, analisando oque ele me fez sentir. E Outer Wilds é uma bomba de emoções. Outer Wilds é um jogo incrível, movimentado por apenas uma palavra, e que significa muito nesse jogo: a curiosidade. Durante suas horas e horas de jogatina, sua mente ira pipocar de tantas perguntas e deduções que você ficará preso do jogo mesmo fora dele. Analisando as evidências e montando teorias, sobre uma antiga civilização que visitou o seu sistema solar.
    Esse jogo possui uma atmosfera incrível junto com uma estética espacial maravilhosa. Outer wilds possui cada mundo feito a mão. Personagens carismáticos. Trilha sonora incrível ligada aos personagens, onde cada viajante possui um instrumento, tocando assim cada um, uma melodia diferente, ou fazendo arranjos da mesma melodia. Tudo isso que no final, vai ter um impacto simbólico muito forte. Outer Wilds é totalmente memorável. Outer Wilds é incrível, é sonhador. Um jogo que vai fazer você desejar ter uma pequena amnesia, para poder joga-lo novamente. Eu recomendo Outer para todo mundo. Para todos que apreciem uma boa história. E um jogo feito por amor.    … Expand
  6. Gheppio
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    This is a game about space exploration, when you take off with your small ship it's up to you to decide where to go or what to do, there are no barriers.
    This game made me feel that continuous feeling of awe and wonder, facing continuously towards the unknown, like any other game.
    The planets may seem small at first, but they are full with handcrafted details, and even considering this,    This is a game about space exploration, when you take off with your small ship it's up to you to decide where to go or what to do, there are no barriers.
    This game made me feel that continuous feeling of awe and wonder, facing continuously towards the unknown, like any other game.
    The planets may seem small at first, but they are full with handcrafted details, and even considering this, Outer Wilds is still capable of making the player aware of the immense scale of the cosmos, in a small solar system where everything changes continuously during gameplay.

    Outer Wilds presents a superb non-linear narration, as I said you can travel anywhere and discover parts of a "puzzle" large as a solar system until you finally have an epiphany and reveal the bigger picture. Anyway the game is much more than cycling through all the possible locations since many places aren't easy to reach and will be precluded to you until you find out HOW to reach them.
    In Outer Wilds nothing is really locked, the main progress you do are the things you learn about along the way.
    The amount of original mechanics that you'll investigate is just incredible and refreshing.

    It's an experience worth playing in 1st person, one of the most interesting sci-fi stories ever created, don't get spoiled watching a walkthrough.
    If you like space exploration, discovering the unknown and visiting a solar system like no other, then go buy Outer Wilds because you'll love it!    … Expand
  7. Velaar
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    An awesome game that challenges you every step of the way. It makes you feel an explorer, as you, the player develops and learns the story of this world. And the story is deep and enticing. Hope for another game like this at some point in the future.
  8. Kiruase
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    the story is very good and you have to take risks and jump into the unknown to understand the what is going on. The soundtrack enhances the sensation of discovery present throughout the game, this sensation reminds me of subnautica (and the soundtrack is as good as the subnautica one) . The ship can be hard to control but you can get used to it in less than an hour, this is a game tothe story is very good and you have to take risks and jump into the unknown to understand the what is going on. The soundtrack enhances the sensation of discovery present throughout the game, this sensation reminds me of subnautica (and the soundtrack is as good as the subnautica one) . The ship can be hard to control but you can get used to it in less than an hour, this is a game to discover so i wont tell you any more but i strongly recommend it.… Expand
  9. chungusn7
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Very good game. The only direction you're given is to explore. You're given full freedom to go anywhere your curiosity leads you in this small solar system.
  10. Rusgamecon
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    О да, игра которая заставляет вас изучать её мир пока вы находитесь в временной петле.. Что я могу сказать да тут нечего и говорить офигенный саунд плюс приятная атмосфера, плюс интересный лор и дофигища концовок. из минусов? Ну если вы не любите терпеть то вам не понравится привязка к времени некоторых объектов. Настоятельно реккомендуюО да, игра которая заставляет вас изучать её мир пока вы находитесь в временной петле.. Что я могу сказать да тут нечего и говорить офигенный саунд плюс приятная атмосфера, плюс интересный лор и дофигища концовок. из минусов? Ну если вы не любите терпеть то вам не понравится привязка к времени некоторых объектов. Настоятельно реккомендую
  11. SpookySamantha
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This is not a game, it''s a piece of art. Do yourself a favour and do not spoil this experience for yourself. The ending was powerful and flipped everything I thought this game was going to be about on it's head. it's mechanics work beautifully with a fully dynamic solar system and an incredible gravity system which is very realistic to the point where it emulates our world pretty well.This is not a game, it''s a piece of art. Do yourself a favour and do not spoil this experience for yourself. The ending was powerful and flipped everything I thought this game was going to be about on it's head. it's mechanics work beautifully with a fully dynamic solar system and an incredible gravity system which is very realistic to the point where it emulates our world pretty well. This game has heart, it has soul and it's devastatingly beautiful. You owe it to yourself to try it.… Expand
  12. D055
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say about Outer Wilds.

    All I can say is it is the best game I have ever played.
    Now you may say that I've only got 20 or so hours on it. That is because it is all I needed to experience how good this game is.
    This Indie game does a better job of creating a gameplay loop than most triple A titles and creates the best experience of exploration in the world. The gameplay is simple with about 3 or four main mechanics to learn and is very intuitive.

    The world in general is amazingly crafted and refined it is not huge it is not limitless but the world of this game will have you invested and interested in the story and in fact the only thing I will talk about in detail is how beautiful this story is.

    The story is sweet; short enough if you know what you are doing you can complete the game in 10 mins.
    But this story is about the why. In this dark and cold universe we call home, on this **** little planet called earth. Why? Why listen to music if it is going to be forgotten? Why care if this Universe will be snuffed out in a moments notice? When all is said and done will you be remembered? Why then do you talk to people? Why then do you sit around the campfire and sing?

    'The outer wilds is an optimistic game about nihilism. It's a game with no invisible walls, you can complete it in ten minutes if you know what to do -which you won't for hours- and the only limit is knowledge. It's a game like no other. The universe is big and impossible and daft and you. You happen to be experiencing it at the exact same point as the Outer Wilds as well. Embrace that coincidence. Come on what are you waiting for? The sun could explode tomorrow.'
    - Daniel 'Nerdcubed' Hardcastle 2019

    My personal rating - better than any game out there (atm of 2020). Play it. Experience it. Re-live it. In this beautiful supernova called life you can only play this game once, and I implore you this game is like no other. This is my favourite game of all time it could be yours    … Expand
  13. Frost_Cube
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    The shrine puzzles are actually better than the original, the characters, even legacy ones like Zelda are somehow more interesting arguably than they've ever been, the new music is perfect and blends in well with music from Breath of the Wild so much so that I almost wonder if they weren't used tracks from the original, because my gawd are they amazing, and the new mechanics, while theyThe shrine puzzles are actually better than the original, the characters, even legacy ones like Zelda are somehow more interesting arguably than they've ever been, the new music is perfect and blends in well with music from Breath of the Wild so much so that I almost wonder if they weren't used tracks from the original, because my gawd are they amazing, and the new mechanics, while they have a slight learning curve are absolutely fantastic when you clear it, and while there is an occasional lag spike, it happens so little it barely warrants mentioning, but barely isn't nothing so I did, and it is an overall fantastic game. It probably won't… Expand
  14. yertre
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This review isn't really intended to give potential buyers advice, instead I'll say the following:
    This game isn't for everyone, but if you do play, PLEASE avoid any spoilers to this game. The game only works if you play it blind. If you do like it, it may end up one of your all time favourites.
  15. Akours
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    There are many puzzle games.
    There are many riddle games.
    There are many games with good lore.
    There is no other game that does puzzles, riddles, interconnected game play mechanics, good lore, feelings, music and everything else, perfect.
    Outer Wilds is that game.
  16. Fobi
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    The best game i have ever played, is different from every other game. I have never liked exploration games but this one is a must play!
  17. Zolika
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Above my expectations, the game is one of the most memorable pieces I have ever played. The story is very interesting and really long. The game is not easy, I had to try again a lot of times different parts, but I never got annoyed (the autopilot helps a lot :) ) I recommend to max out the game. Not every extra information is required to reach the ending, but discovering all the secrets onAbove my expectations, the game is one of the most memorable pieces I have ever played. The story is very interesting and really long. The game is not easy, I had to try again a lot of times different parts, but I never got annoyed (the autopilot helps a lot :) ) I recommend to max out the game. Not every extra information is required to reach the ending, but discovering all the secrets on every planet is the best in the game :)… Expand
  18. bmcfluff
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    More than in any other game I've played, information is truly everything, so I can't figure out what I can safely say except that it is beautiful and unique and has my highest recommendation, and that if exploring mysteries in space sounds even slightly appealing then you should read nothing else and start playing.
  19. Nickight
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    This is one of those games that are created once in many years, its artistic complexity, its soundtrack, its story makes it more than just a game, an experience that you would like to forget just to repeat it once more, incredible.
  20. PositronFlux
    May 27, 2021
    10
    I can't top the reviews from Kotaku or others... Glowing praise cannot capture the range of emotion this story instilled in me. Simply magnificent, in every way possible. Only drawback is that the game is unique in it's splendor and the player has no welcoming sequel to cradle them when the tale is finally over. Play this before you die.
  21. Okooks
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome just awesome. I haven't written a review for a game before but after finishing this game, I had to do it. Just going to keep it short though.

    The soundtrack is amazing. It creates perfect atmospheres for the different locations and situations that you find yourself in the game.

    The gameplay is awesome. This game has some of the best physics in any game. Flying around and exploring a fully working solar system is crazy. There's this sense of urgency in almost every planet. It feels like you have to be fast or you might get crushed by sand or maybe fall into a black hole after the crust of the planet crumbles down.

    The story is great. First I thought it was rather boring but after i discovered more and more in the solar system i started to really enjoy the story and the mysteries of the game. The final trip you make from the Ash twin project to the vessel is nothing but epic. After learning everything you can and gathering all the knowledge, you make the epic final journey. It also feels like there's actual stakes at play because after taking out the warp drive, the loop technically ends. And if you die, it's all over.

    Truly awesome game.    … Expand
  22. ShamesAlchemy
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    An amazing space exploration adventure. Uncover the lore of an ancient alien race to solve puzzles and mysterious to this beautiful solar system. Completely open world with no hand holding. This is simply one of the best games of all time.
  23. GTromp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    This is an example of a perfect game, it sends the message it wants to the player without any type of grind or gimmick. The game has literally no progression at all, you're just a normal person that explores the fictional solar system that you live in until you find out what's happening, that's it. The game is super simple, with no cutting-edge graphics or anything, and the message theThis is an example of a perfect game, it sends the message it wants to the player without any type of grind or gimmick. The game has literally no progression at all, you're just a normal person that explores the fictional solar system that you live in until you find out what's happening, that's it. The game is super simple, with no cutting-edge graphics or anything, and the message the story tells you is really moving for a lot of people, me included.… Expand
  24. A-Crow
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Does anyone give negative reviews on this game? Really impatient
    If you watch the trailer and think it’s good, just play it. The less you know about this game, the better it will be.
    In terms of music, the soundtrack has chosen a rustic style, and the calm and tranquil melody complements the mystery and vastness of the universe, giving the game a quiet and romantic core under the grand    Does anyone give negative reviews on this game? Really impatient
    If you watch the trailer and think it’s good, just play it. The less you know about this game, the better it will be.
    In terms of music, the soundtrack has chosen a rustic style, and the calm and tranquil melody complements the mystery and vastness of the universe, giving the game a quiet and romantic core under the grand appearance.
    This game is an excellent way to show the immersive experience of "human fear comes from the unknown", and players will continue to explore under the drive of curiosity. At the same time, there is no lack of scientific combination and fantasy of the universe, which greatly stimulates Interest in play.
    Everyone comes to the world with fear and curiosity about the unknown, and does not know what the world will be like after death. However, this game is allowing players to experience countless cycles of life and death. The final ending is not to avoid death, but to allow players to see the rebirth of the universe, the beginning of a new story in the new universe, so that players can go from being unwilling to death to accepting and looking forward to the new At the beginning of the game, the theme of the game is carried out with optimistic thinking about the meaning of life, which makes people feel a sense of sudden enlightenment.
    I think this is the best science fiction game in history. God made.
    It is not only a perfect combination of game mechanics and storytelling, it also establishes the standard for science fiction exploration and decryption games.
    It is excellent because it is a mixture of quantum theory, time traversal, stars and seas, and foreign exploration, and it achieves logical self-consistent in both the plot and setting levels?
    Nope.
    Because of romance, the final and ultimate romance that only science fiction can present.    … Expand
  25. Monus
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Для меня это лучшая игра 2019 года. В ней удачно подан нарратив через визуал, тебя там никто не ведет за руку и если что-то нашел или решил загадку, это прям Вау. Супер тема для тех кто любит исследовать и складывать пазлы из обрывков информации в одну картину. Музыка идеально погружает в мир игры.Для меня это лучшая игра 2019 года. В ней удачно подан нарратив через визуал, тебя там никто не ведет за руку и если что-то нашел или решил загадку, это прям Вау. Супер тема для тех кто любит исследовать и складывать пазлы из обрывков информации в одну картину. Музыка идеально погружает в мир игры.
  26. OliverVil
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico, maravilhoso, emocionante, etc. Sinceramente achei que estaria com uma nota muito maior
  27. KI75UN3
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I can't tell you anything about the game, it's the whole point. You need to play it blind, and now.
  28. Ibaroda
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente jogue este jogo! Não procure videos, nem dicas nem nada somente Jogue!

    E voce terá os 22 minutos mais longos e gratificantes da sua vida!
  29. wright_and_left
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best mystery, if not one of the BEST, games ever made. My only issue with the game is after a certain while, you might be confused as to what you need to find/do, but other than that this game is pretty stellar.

    9.75/10
  30. sweedsarentppl
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. It's truly a once in a life time experience because after you finish it for the first time youll never be able to play it for the first time again. The entire game is based around learning and solving puzzles from what you learn, so after playing the game youll never experience that sense again. You have to go into this game blind. Cant wait till iThis is one of the best games ever made. It's truly a once in a life time experience because after you finish it for the first time youll never be able to play it for the first time again. The entire game is based around learning and solving puzzles from what you learn, so after playing the game youll never experience that sense again. You have to go into this game blind. Cant wait till i grow old and get dementia so i can play this game again.… Expand
  31. MOLOCK
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing.
    I'd like to talk about it in more detail, but anything said would result in a spoiler.
  32. Soapstock
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Outer Wilds is my favorite game of all time I love it so much when is Outer Wilds 2
  33. Zorthar
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Phénoménal. J'ai commencé le jeu ne connaissant absolument rien dessus, et je suis extrêmement heureux que j'aie pu découvrir le jeu de A à Z. Ce qui m'a le plus frappé, c'est qu'à chaque fois que je découvrais quelque chose, le jeu me donnait envie d'en savoir plus.

    Histoire : L'histoire du jeu est décidemment l'un des gros points forts de celui-ci. Sans rentrer dans les spoilers, même    Phénoménal. J'ai commencé le jeu ne connaissant absolument rien dessus, et je suis extrêmement heureux que j'aie pu découvrir le jeu de A à Z. Ce qui m'a le plus frappé, c'est qu'à chaque fois que je découvrais quelque chose, le jeu me donnait envie d'en savoir plus.

    Histoire : L'histoire du jeu est décidemment l'un des gros points forts de celui-ci. Sans rentrer dans les spoilers, même si la totalité du jeu ne contient aucun doublage, le texte est plus que suffisant pour faire ressentir des émotions fortes au joueur, sans parler de la fin.

    Exploration : L'autre gros point fort du jeu pour moi est l'exploration (et heureusement pour un jeu d'exploration spatial). J'ai vraiment apprécié que le jeu te lâche dans l'espace sans aucun objectif (mis à part un dans les cinq premières minutes de jeu) et te permet de librement explorer les planètes dans l'ordre de ton choix. Cette liberté et le journal de bord qui compile tes trouvailles en font l'un des jeux les plus jouissifs dans la découverte de secrets.

    Gameplay : L'un des éléments du jeu qui me faisait le plus peur en le lançant était la maniabilité du vaisseau et la gravité des planètes qui peuvent aisément être bancals avec un jeu dans l'espace, mais je suis content de m'être complètement trompé. Le vaisseau est très agréable à diriger et le système de gravité du jeu est vraiment excellent. L'un des seuls points faibles du jeu pour moi sont les énigmes. Bien que certains sont très intéressants (notamment ceux en rapport au temps, ceux qui ont joué voient ce que je veux dire), la majorité restent très basiques et surtout un en particulier qui m'a forcé à regarder un let's play pour trouver la soluce. Cependant ce n'est qu'un point faible mineur qui ne diminue en rien mon estime pour le jeu.

    Musique : OST incroyable, les musiques d'ambiance sont au top mais je garde surtout en tête une musique en particulier

    Conclusion : Honnêtement, je sais pas quoi dire d'autre. Je conviens que le jeu n'est pas fait pour tout le monde. Si votre truc c'est l'action et les jeux "rapides", Outer Wilds n'est pas fait pour vous malheureusement ! En revanche, si vous aimez les énigmes, les mystères, l'exploration, l'espace et même un peu de philosophie, alors foncez !    … Expand
  34. JakeFoxUwU
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Восхитительная игра, провёл в ней долгое время, периодически проклинал Пустотную сферу во время падения.
    10/10
  35. ContemptEnjoyer
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The Idea of someone not getting this game because of one of the bad reviews feels like a stab in the gut. It's my favourite game, however, there are a few things to note.

    1. USE A CONTROLLER! The game was made for a controller and does not work without one. 2. The game has a SLOW START. it takes a little while to get going but once you do there is no stopping. 3. If you get stuck    The Idea of someone not getting this game because of one of the bad reviews feels like a stab in the gut. It's my favourite game, however, there are a few things to note.

    1. USE A CONTROLLER! The game was made for a controller and does not work without one.

    2. The game has a SLOW START. it takes a little while to get going but once you do there is no stopping.

    3. If you get stuck USE THE SHIP LOG. In watching 3 people play through outer wilds the biggest mistake I see is people not using the ship logs rumor mode.

    4. DON'T LOOK ANYTHING UP. Ok, maybe a puzzle solution here or there but having the ending or any other plot points spoiled without the context of playing the rest of the game removes all of their impact.

    Nextly, I would like to address a few null complaints that baffle me as to how they were conceived. Many people complain about there being no saves but there is nothing to save. I really don't understand this one. There is no inventory, no level system, or anything. The only thing that needs to be saved is the info you gather, and what do you know, it is! Another one of the complaints is for the physics. I don't need to go into how every planets orbit is dynamically rendered to get the point across that the physics are well thought out. The final 2 common complains I already mostly covered however I will restate them. If you are complaining about controls, then you are using mouse and keyboard instead of the intended way of playing with controller. If you think the game is slow or you feel lost, get past early game and use the ship logs rumor mode. Thank you and goodbye    … Expand
  36. Malbertheijn
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous innovative exploration game. Like nothing I've ever played and probably the number one "wish I could play it for the first time" game ever to be made.

    Stop reading reviews and go play this masterpiece.
  37. Exxon21
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece, literally made me change my point of view about life and outer space, I used to feel sad about life, knowing that in one moment, everything will be gone, but this game showed me that life is not only about waiting for it to end, it's about the beautiful moments and who you share them with. This is a masterpiece that deserves way more than it has.
  38. Artegful
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Unexpectedly great game where world has a fascinating mystery and is actually interesting to explore, even though a lot of information is received through text, but that's a lot different from games with lame storytelling, aka read all the notes. I advice you on completing the game with as little spoilers as possible. However, once you start, things may seem too complicated and confusingUnexpectedly great game where world has a fascinating mystery and is actually interesting to explore, even though a lot of information is received through text, but that's a lot different from games with lame storytelling, aka read all the notes. I advice you on completing the game with as little spoilers as possible. However, once you start, things may seem too complicated and confusing until you see the bigger picture… Expand
  39. adamflame7
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Very strongly recommended. This space exploration game taking place in a small solar system is an experience never seen before in a game. The soundtrack awesome. While the graphics "quality" won't knock your socks off, there are numerous visual spectacles that will blow you away. There are no upgrades, power-ups, or levels. All you have is your ship, your character, and the knowledge youVery strongly recommended. This space exploration game taking place in a small solar system is an experience never seen before in a game. The soundtrack awesome. While the graphics "quality" won't knock your socks off, there are numerous visual spectacles that will blow you away. There are no upgrades, power-ups, or levels. All you have is your ship, your character, and the knowledge you gain along the way about the worlds around you and the secrets that make them tick. It's little secret that you play within a brief time loop. So not only are you finding out what info you can, piecing together this info as you go, but you have something to motivate you to do so with expediency. In addition it means you don't have to concern yourself with any sort of survival mechanics that would otherwise bog down the experience (they simply don't exist in the game). The only downside is that you can only play the game for the first time once as upon learning what you need to know to succeed, you can (and must) beat the game within one time loop.

    "If you could wipe your brain of a game to experience it for the first time again, what game would you say?" Outer Wilds is the first thing to come to my mind every single time.    … Expand
  40. trawl45th
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    I can't speak highly enough of this game. If you want an adventure, this is a nonstop trip of wonder in a fascinating world. The game gives you the reigns and lets you discover its mysteries with interlocking and interesting puzzles. It is a truly unique experience and one of the best games ever made.
  41. YOUQY
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    The best indie game ever. I believe this game deserves its GOTY title. Just play it!
  42. Gluca004
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Capolavoro. È un gioco che ti lascia tanto nel cuore. La storia, le ost, l'ambientazione, l'avventura. Se amate vivere nuove esperienze giocatelo subito
  43. McCivciv
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
  44. FrankTheTank08
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Outer Wilds is one of the best game ever made. It's one of those hidden gems, a diamond in the rough so to speak. The soundtrack of this game is a mixture of happiness, delight, joy, adventure, homeliness, hopefulness and also, fear, terror, and sadness. Andrew Prahlow created an amazing soundtrack that fits with this game so well that if it wasn't there then the game would lose most ofOuter Wilds is one of the best game ever made. It's one of those hidden gems, a diamond in the rough so to speak. The soundtrack of this game is a mixture of happiness, delight, joy, adventure, homeliness, hopefulness and also, fear, terror, and sadness. Andrew Prahlow created an amazing soundtrack that fits with this game so well that if it wasn't there then the game would lose most of it's value. The soundtrack is so emotional especially no really only if you've beaten the game, Generally The game is so emotional to the point that it can't be considered a casual video game for fun but a masterpiece of art. 99% of people who play the whole game through agree that it is an amazing experience and it must be played with as little knowledge of the game it's self before playing. I urge anyone who is reading this review to please go into the game blind. Don't look up guides for any of the puzzles. Trust me when I say this. Once you are done with the game you will wish to wipe your memory of the game and play it over again as if you were playing again for the first time.… Expand
  45. PixelNinja
    May 22, 2023
    10
    It's really good. Play it without looking up anything more about it. It's even free on PS+ if you have a Playstation.
  46. Odesed
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    Outer Wilds is one of those games that stay with you forever. Other than that is kinda weird talking about this game, the experience shouldn't be spoiled because the nature of it's intended mechanics and the way you experience the discovery of the puzzle that the solar system is is only yours so the moment when you play Outer Wilds is always the perfect one.

    The game is a cozy space    Outer Wilds is one of those games that stay with you forever. Other than that is kinda weird talking about this game, the experience shouldn't be spoiled because the nature of it's intended mechanics and the way you experience the discovery of the puzzle that the solar system is is only yours so the moment when you play Outer Wilds is always the perfect one.

    The game is a cozy space exploration game that asks you to solve the gigantic puzzle that is the solar system. Stuck somewhere? go to another planet you might find the answer there or another piece of the puzzle waiting to be entangled,.

    The music keeps this leitmotif through all of the galaxy, its menus an eventually it's endings. Once you find it it will stay with you forever like the game.

    if you like video games you OWE to yourself playing outer wilds.    … Expand
  47. Panter0389
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best game i've ever play!
    The true essence of open world, every speck of dust in this small universe is interesting.
    10/10
  48. rafa00706
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, best game of my life.
    Just play the game,
    Realey realy amazing
  49. CharisardTT
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    The best game of my life. Don't get spoiled by anyone, just enjoy the trip exploring the space
  50. Bakaa
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, a must play for any fan of exploration/mystery games.
  51. GreatSnake
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    If you’ve ever stared at the night sky and pondered the mysteries of the universe, then you will love this game.
  52. hekoh
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    favourite game ever, copypaste of my steam review:

    Outer Wilds es un juego de exploracion espacial, donde te embarcas a descubrir una historia investigando los diferentes planetas del sistema solar en el que forma parte el juego. Es uno de esos juegos donde todo es un spoiler, y donde cada persona va a tener una historia diferente. Mas que un juego es una experiencia que solo se vive    favourite game ever, copypaste of my steam review:

    Outer Wilds es un juego de exploracion espacial, donde te embarcas a descubrir una historia investigando los diferentes planetas del sistema solar en el que forma parte el juego. Es uno de esos juegos donde todo es un spoiler, y donde cada persona va a tener una historia diferente. Mas que un juego es una experiencia que solo se vive una vez. Me hizo sentir muchas emociones que hicieron que amara este juego. Recomiendo a todo el mundo que disfrute del videojuego, que este abierto a una experiencia nueva, no se van a arrepentir. No importa cuanto tiempo pase, siempre voy a recordar este juego y pensar "ojala volverlo a jugar por primera vez". No miren guias, no se spoileen, y sobre todo, disfruten del recorrido, porque solo pasa una vez    … Expand
  53. agradecemais
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Imagine um mundo onde a Astrofísica e a Física Quântica possuem as mesmas leis e regras...Esse mundo é Outer Wilds.
    Outer Wilds é um jogo de exploração e puzzle com uma gameplay sem violência, onde grande parte da experiencia está em se mover pelo espaço explorando e deixando sua curiosidade fluir para descobrir os mistérios contidos nesse sistema solar que a cada 22 minutos    Imagine um mundo onde a Astrofísica e a Física Quântica possuem as mesmas leis e regras...Esse mundo é Outer Wilds.
    Outer Wilds é um jogo de exploração e puzzle com uma gameplay sem violência, onde grande parte da experiencia está em se mover pelo espaço explorando e deixando sua curiosidade fluir para descobrir os mistérios contidos nesse sistema solar que a cada 22 minutos inevitavelmente encontrará o seu fim.
    O desafio aqui é esse conhecer seus mundos incríveis e abandonados nesse período de tempo, os mundos vistos nos games contam com uma natureza bucólica, são ausentes de vida.
    Mas seus ambientes únicos criam vida e movimento a cada exploração.
    Curiosidade e exploração é o coração do jogo e a cada descoberta você será apontado para dicas que visam responder perguntas que a Ciência e Filosofia busca desde o começo dos tempos...Onde estamos? O que somos? O que sabemos?
    A cada loop de 22 minutos você volta sempre para o inicio do game, suas habilidades não mudam, suas skills não mudam, o ambiente não muda, o que muda é apenas você e as respostas que você tem para aquele mundo, onde as respostas já estavam lá bem na sua frente.
    A questão é tomar consciência de tudo, consciência é algo tão especial nesse game, que é a unica coisa que pode tornar as coisas reais, consciência é capaz de criar mudanças verdadeiras nesse universo, porque sem ela não teria nada para observar e assim nada disso seria real.
    Então nos momentos finais entendemos que assim como a vida, assim como nosso sol, assim como nossos desejos e conquistas, tudo chega ao fim.
    Não há nada que podemos fazer em relação a isso.
    Porém a jornada que traçamos, as conexões que fizemos, os conhecimentos que juntamos serão, para todo sempre e para para as gerações futuras, a vibração do universo, a grande melodia que irá ligar o grande todo.
    E assim o universo termina como começou, talvez a grande tristeza desse jogo que assim como a vida ele só pode ser experienciado uma vez.
    Então assim como ela vamos sentar com nossos amigos em uma boa fogueira, ascender um marshmallow e tocar uma grande musica enquanto aproveitamos esse grande mistério que é a vida!
    "É o tipo de coisa que faz você apreciar ter parado para sentir o cheiro dos pinheiros, sabe?" Gabbro    … Expand
  54. MaxGuardian
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Outer Wilds is a game that can't be said in a nutshell, and even less can be said in a nutshell about why it's the most unique game I've ever seen. But I will try.
    The first thing that catches your eye is the lack of a clear storyline in the sense that you don't have to go through 200 triggers to finish the game, you can easily get through the game in the first 22 minutes (which is how    Outer Wilds is a game that can't be said in a nutshell, and even less can be said in a nutshell about why it's the most unique game I've ever seen. But I will try.
    The first thing that catches your eye is the lack of a clear storyline in the sense that you don't have to go through 200 triggers to finish the game, you can easily get through the game in the first 22 minutes (which is how long one time loop lasts) (well unless you have crooked hands), and the rest of the story exploration is up to you. In fact, the first time I played Outer Wilds, I quickly abandoned it because of this feature. However, after a year or two I got into it and got into the gameplay. The mechanics of finding different clues are top-notch: every time you solve a complex puzzle, and get a piece of important information, which in the logbook is converted into an entire virtual board where everything is interconnected, you feel like a detective, or a discoverer. And the attention to detail - let me be blunt, almost every moment in the game is explained and often linked to other facts. This is especially noticeable when you've already been through the game, and dipped back into it again. The story here is great and evokes some emotion, well the music, atmosphere and other stuff is incredible. And the last thing worth mentioning is the time. It plays a crucial role in the gameplay, the story, the details, and almost every aspect of the game. Some moments are impossible to get through if you don't arrive on time. Let's say a planet with a black hole inside eventually destroys itself, and its pieces "float" in weightlessness near a white hole, or two connected planets, one of which is filled with sand and the other is freed from it.
    It could go on for a very long time, so all I can tell you is just play it, and it's important to know as little about it as possible (which is why I've said almost nothing about the plot). It's well worth it. And the DLC too, it's awesome. Sure, it's a game for a fan, there's a lot of text that underpins almost the entire narrative of the story, sometimes unrealistically complex puzzles, but all that for me is outweighed by all its pluses.
    For me, Outer Wilds is the best game of all time.    … Expand
  55. javierjcl
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado nunca. La experiencia es súper inmersiva, los personajes son entrañables y el estilo de juego que tiene basado en el avance mediante el aprendizaje me parece magistral. Tiene posiblemente uno de los mejores finales de la historia. Su historia fragmentada en escrituras y documentos es muy interesante y la forma de hilar todo me parece increíble. LaUno de los mejores juegos que he jugado nunca. La experiencia es súper inmersiva, los personajes son entrañables y el estilo de juego que tiene basado en el avance mediante el aprendizaje me parece magistral. Tiene posiblemente uno de los mejores finales de la historia. Su historia fragmentada en escrituras y documentos es muy interesante y la forma de hilar todo me parece increíble. La música comunica al jugador, le guía y le ayuda a saber qué relevancia tiene en la historia todo lo que hace, está genial pensada. Aprovecha al 100% el medio en el que se desarrolla esta historia, que es el videojuego, lo que hace que según quién lo juegue la perspectiva y realización de los hechos y conclusiones sea distinta. Los misterios por resolver y las teorías que cada uno se monta en la cabeza usando el terror cósmico y la incertidumbre al adentrarse en un mundo desconocido es simplemente espectacular. Una experiencia audiovisual inolvidable.… Expand
  56. Queti
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    I can't put this game into words. Simply unique. I wish I could forget everything and play it again.
  57. Broshy
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lucas l'air de dire euuuh j'ai encore foncé dans le soleil vraiment trop nul comme jeu… Expand
  58. Laranja3321
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    É até difícil pra mim falar o que sinto por esse jogo, os momentos que eu tive jogando foram extremamente marcantes tanto pela sua historia envolvente e o universo e ambientação que é explêndido, a trilha sonora é absurda de boa e é usada na narrativa de uma forma muito bonita.
    Tenho que falar que joguei simultaneamente á um amigo meu e ficávamos trocando informações para tentar entender    É até difícil pra mim falar o que sinto por esse jogo, os momentos que eu tive jogando foram extremamente marcantes tanto pela sua historia envolvente e o universo e ambientação que é explêndido, a trilha sonora é absurda de boa e é usada na narrativa de uma forma muito bonita.
    Tenho que falar que joguei simultaneamente á um amigo meu e ficávamos trocando informações para tentar entender o mistério da historia do jogo e eu diria que isso melhorou muito a nossa experiência.
    No mais esse jogo com certeza é um dos melhores que já joguei em minha vida e apenas me sinto triste por saber que nunca mais terei uma experiência como a que eu tive nele.    … Expand
  59. nanov
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Before I played Outer Wilds, I read everywhere:
    "... I would pay to erase my memory, and play it again ..."
    "... I will never play something like this in my life ..." "... This game is a masterpiece ..." After playing Outer Wilds: All is True, any praise to describe the experience will not be enough. Reviewing the game without spoilers is hard because every detail is part of the    Before I played Outer Wilds, I read everywhere:
    "... I would pay to erase my memory, and play it again ..."
    "... I will never play something like this in my life ..."
    "... This game is a masterpiece ..."
    After playing Outer Wilds: All is True, any praise to describe the experience will not be enough.

    Reviewing the game without spoilers is hard because every detail is part of the experience. Basically, play it, and you will not regret it.

    Pd: Regarding the people that say "Frustrating time-loop". Basically, don't run. Play it with calm, and you will enjoy every loop.
    .    … Expand
  60. tucomast3r
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to people saying controlls are horrible, controls are just fine if you are not retarded.

    Also great game, probably in my top 3 games ever!
  61. ThehonestXx
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Uma obra prima, uma história extremamente original e criativa que te envolve de um jeito que dificilmente um jogo do mesmo gênero fará
  62. walll
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    By far the single best game i have ever played, no doubt about it. it's perfect in pretty much every way for those who like to explore and solve mysteries, especially with no time pressure
  63. FranMS_11
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Simplemente increíble, bello y aterrador a partes iguales.
    Me atrevo a decir posiblemente top 3 mejor juego Indie de la historia
  64. patdez
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Not playing Outer Wilds should be a crime. Truly a masterpiece: the art style, story, and music are all some of my favorites in all of gaming.
  65. Xerlock
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played. It's the closest to perfection I've ever seen in a video game, with great exploration gameplay aligned with a incredible way of story telling.

    If you like the idea of space exploration, unravel mysteries from the past and be the one guiding your own adventure and progress, this game is for you! Sometimes, it might demand patience and attention    Simply the best game I've ever played. It's the closest to perfection I've ever seen in a video game, with great exploration gameplay aligned with a incredible way of story telling.

    If you like the idea of space exploration, unravel mysteries from the past and be the one guiding your own adventure and progress, this game is for you!

    Sometimes, it might demand patience and attention from the player, to not lose the cliff hangers as the game flows and end up losing curiosity.    … Expand
  66. Tiradentes
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Não é o estilo de jogo que eu curto muito, e mesmo assim sou obrigado admitir que esse jogo tem algo especial. Cada planeta é um mistério, com aspectos interessantes; Cada minuto nesse jogo você quer entender mais e mais do que está acontecendo no pequeno universo de OW.
  67. Duer
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Tryst it's good and there is a reason no one is telling you anything about it
  68. ZollaZeta
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Outer wilds lo ritengo uno dei migliori titoli di sempre, soggettivamente parlando. Sotto molti punti di vista è un vero capolavoro, che riesce a esprimere tanto. Sono pochi i videogiochi che riescono a dare un esperienza del genere e non sbaglio assolutamente che nel panorama indie outer wilds è sicuramente uno tra i migliori
  69. Elep
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I made a metracritic account just to clown on starfield and reafirm outer wilds as best space game.
  70. podzorama
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion..."
    Outer Wilds is an absolutely astonishing game. The sense of awe and wonder that rewards exploration is unparalleled. A solar System populated by Planets full of Other Worldly beauty dread, mystery and Alien tech, that will have you aching to return to so you can learn a little bit more each    "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion..."
    Outer Wilds is an absolutely astonishing game. The sense of awe and wonder that rewards exploration is unparalleled. A solar System populated by Planets full of Other Worldly beauty dread, mystery and Alien tech, that will have you aching to return to so you can learn a little bit more each time, to gradually expose more of an over arching central mystery.
    If you are reading these reviews because you are not sure whether to buy this game or not, be aware that this is not a linear game of exploration. There is no central "story line" that leads you through the game the kind that you might find in the Tomb Raider reboots, and as such, the first few hours may seem directionless and meandering.
    Also, it is not easy. From handling a Space craft, to moving on the surface of a planet, the puzzles and understanding how to manipulate your environment is something you are going to have to learn on your own. No hand holding here.
    I am not going to lie, I went to the internet on a couple of occasions to look at a guide, and rather that spoiling the experience for me, actually made me appreciate more fully the depth and complexity of this game.
    If none of the above puts you off, I definitely recommend this stunning game.
    Don't miss out on one of the most original and best games of the decade.    … Expand
  71. Oconell
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Outer Wilds is simply put one of the most engaging exploration games I've ever played. The game starts slow, explaining the mechanics of all the tools at your disposal, but after about half an hour you are given the freedom to explore anywhere on the Solar system and it's where the game starts to shine.
    There's no main objective or quest, it's a game driven by the player and the    Outer Wilds is simply put one of the most engaging exploration games I've ever played. The game starts slow, explaining the mechanics of all the tools at your disposal, but after about half an hour you are given the freedom to explore anywhere on the Solar system and it's where the game starts to shine.
    There's no main objective or quest, it's a game driven by the player and the world-building. There are a few great twists that help it ascend over many other games that try similar things. There's no hand-holding, and although it's difficult to put it in one specific genre, I'd say if you've ever played Myst, or any of its sequels, you'll probably enjoy it. That being said, don't expect overly complex puzzles. Most of the puzzles are more about understanding the world than about solving mechanisms.
    Overall a splendid game, full of places to explore and one of the more original titles in recent memory.    … Expand
  72. Taliz
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game. A space adventure done right. It takes place in a small solar system so the amount of planets to explore is limited, but every planet (and space station) is filled with interesting things to discovery.
    Even tho I got it with Epic discount, there's enough content to make it worth a full price purchase.
    I've read comments about people complaining about controls, but I    Fantastic game. A space adventure done right. It takes place in a small solar system so the amount of planets to explore is limited, but every planet (and space station) is filled with interesting things to discovery.
    Even tho I got it with Epic discount, there's enough content to make it worth a full price purchase.

    I've read comments about people complaining about controls, but I feel like they were well done. Moving in space isn't as easy as it is on our planet, it takes a bit of time to get used to 0g, but the game even gives you a button to match the speed of an object so I don't really understand what they have to complain about on that matter.

    I only have 2 complaints:
    1) It would have been cool if they added more dialogues with the inhabitants of your home planet. Even just a "WE ARE ALL GONNA DIEEEEE" would have sufficed for SOME of them. Instead you get to talk with them normally even if you know in less than half a hour everyone is gonna be dead.
    Basically the only dialogues that change with your game progress are with the first inhabitant you see when you wake up and with the other adventures (and even then it's quite limited what changes).

    2) I'm not really too fond on events happening on a certain time span. The loophole thingy is fine, but adding the fact that you can only reach certain locations in the first X minutes or the last Y minutes is a bit infuriating at times.

    Overall I rate it 9/10, I'm not a fan of space games but this one was really well done.
    If you feel lost, try to look for clues in the computer of your ship, or by talking with adventurers.    … Expand
  73. Mandulum
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    Favorite Thing: The world is brilliant; there is a ton of interesting things to see.
    Least Favorite Thing: Dark Bramble and the anglerfish. Very unfun.

    Date Completed: 2019-06-30
    Playtime: 15h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: YES!
  74. HSuke
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    Outer Wilds is a very unique and interesting game and combines some of the best elements across multiple genres:

    - Myst-like exploration & puzzles, but much, much easier and less obtuse - Subnautica-like exploration and wonder - Majora's Mask-like Groundhog's Day repeats - Kerbal Space Program free-body motion of all objects in the solar system Definitely worth playing if you    Outer Wilds is a very unique and interesting game and combines some of the best elements across multiple genres:

    - Myst-like exploration & puzzles, but much, much easier and less obtuse
    - Subnautica-like exploration and wonder
    - Majora's Mask-like Groundhog's Day repeats
    - Kerbal Space Program free-body motion of all objects in the solar system

    Definitely worth playing if you enjoyed Subnautica and wanted to scratch that pure-exploration itch.    … Expand
  75. cyberdamn
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    A beautiful and melancholic game.
    Pros: nice graphics, 3D space, somewhat realistic physics, ingenious story, amusing soundtrack and astonishing planets (one of them looks like the planet from interstellar and it's really blows your mind when you first visit it)
    Cons: the game is kinda short in some way, hehe; the story again, for some lamers it's too hard to understand
  76. ShiArch
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    A truly hidden gem. You are ready to go from start and the progression comes in form of knowledge. Really unique game. Gave it 9/10 as it could have included more explanation of certain fundamentals like ship computer and some sort of navigator. I know the game doesn't want to hold your hand but at some point you may have to youtube the solution. Better give a occasional navigator thatA truly hidden gem. You are ready to go from start and the progression comes in form of knowledge. Really unique game. Gave it 9/10 as it could have included more explanation of certain fundamentals like ship computer and some sort of navigator. I know the game doesn't want to hold your hand but at some point you may have to youtube the solution. Better give a occasional navigator that works like every respawn once.… Expand
  77. thatpower
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    A beautiful exploration game with great story and soundtrack. Scarier than most horror games.
  78. Bakibenz
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    Visuals: 9.3/10

    - Quality: Fairly basic graphics, but still manages to create an atmospheric environment. (8/10) - Style (-uniqueness): Every planet and location feels different, and every tool and system you discover has something visually unique to it. (10/10). - User Interface: Very minimalistic, but tells you everything you would want to know. The game doesn’t hold your hand with    Visuals: 9.3/10

    - Quality: Fairly basic graphics, but still manages to create an atmospheric environment. (8/10)
    - Style (-uniqueness): Every planet and location feels different, and every tool and system you discover has something visually unique to it. (10/10).
    - User Interface: Very minimalistic, but tells you everything you would want to know. The game doesn’t hold your hand with elaborate maps, as this game is about exploration. (10/10)

    Sound: 10/10

    - Voice acting: Not relevant. (-/10)
    - Music: Incredible score. Every location and discovery has something distinct yet very fitting. Gives you goosebumps. (10/10)
    - Sound effects: Masterfully crafted, gives you great feedback when you need to rely on sounds. (10/10)

    Gameplay: 9.3/10

    - Controls (ease of use): The ship’s controls are difficult by design. Similarly, your suit has limited resources. I found the controls reasonably responsive, I only had some issues with my drone. (9/10)
    - Unique systems: No spoilers, but there are so many unique systems you HAVE to discover and understand that it is incredible. (10/10)
    - Difficulty (settings, scaling, etc.): Challenging at points. Also, you don’t level up in the game, you gain knowledge and get more experienced with the controls. (10/10)
    - Grind: The game is about exploration, and you have to visit some locations a frustrating amount of times, in my opinion. (8/10)

    Story/Lore/World: 8.8/10

    - Characters: There are quite a few characters in the game, but I wouldn’t say they are especially memorable. Some characters you actually interact with, some you only read about. I would say that the characters may be the game’s weakest point. (6/10)
    - Writing quality: There is a lot of reading in this game. It is kind of weird sometimes: you read casual conversation, yet you gain immense knowledge from them. Some conversations can be witty or funny at times, a great experience overall. (9/10)
    - World design: Every location is so unique and the world is so alive. My only issue is that the solar system and the planets are very small, but it is impressive how much can fit in such tight spaces… (10/10)
    - Story/Lore: There is an incredible story told here, that you have to piece together yourself. Same with the lore. No spoilers, you have to experience this yourself! (10/10)

    Technical: 9.5/10

    - Optimization: Never had a problem with FPS drops. (10/10)
    - Bugs: Not much to talk about, you can get stuck a few times. (9/10)    … Expand
  79. rezo_21
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 87 IIIIIIIIII====================
  80. Alexqf22
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Fantastico este jogo, um jogo unico e incrivel, jogo de exploração um dos melhoes
  81. Marty_1
    Jun 6, 2019
    9
    Some people who have ps4 and cant play this give it low rates !! Keep calm and play ! its a cool game !!!
  82. AnotherRookie
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    This was a stunning, weekend filling adventure.
    The only big issue i had, was keyboard controls but i solved this problem with a programmable mouse button. Still some jumping puzzles were really hard and punishing if you took a wrong step.
    The solution to the riddles are not obvious, but if you managed to find the hints scattered across the solar system, they are. This makes exploring,    This was a stunning, weekend filling adventure.
    The only big issue i had, was keyboard controls but i solved this problem with a programmable mouse button. Still some jumping puzzles were really hard and punishing if you took a wrong step.
    The solution to the riddles are not obvious, but if you managed to find the hints scattered across the solar system, they are. This makes exploring, as well as solving the puzzles very rewarding. The game itself gives you hints, what places you should investigate further, if there is still crucial information for you to be gathered there. So you can't get really stuck in the story.
    I guess the art style is up to taste, but the planets and points of interest on these planets are fantastic, bizarre, interesting,.. whatever you can think of!
    Really one of the best games i played in a while, to sum it up.    … Expand
  83. Colinde
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Performance is the biggest issue with this game. Even with a decent machine, i have constant stutter and frametime issues. Setting the graphics settings to lowest, does not yield any noticeable performance gains. I decided to play on max settings though, as there literally where no difference in performance between the two extremes.
    This is marring an otherwise shiny gem of a game.
    It    Performance is the biggest issue with this game. Even with a decent machine, i have constant stutter and frametime issues. Setting the graphics settings to lowest, does not yield any noticeable performance gains. I decided to play on max settings though, as there literally where no difference in performance between the two extremes.
    This is marring an otherwise shiny gem of a game.
    It would have been a 10 if it weren't because of the performance problems.
    Remember, mystery-open-world-exploration games are not for everyone, so the score is for those who are.

    I left a much more detailed review on the Steam Community page for the game.    … Expand
  84. thegroundbelow
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    I've been playing games for over 30 years now, and I've never played a game quite like this before. There are so many new concepts and mechanics, many of which are used to construct a solar system full of the craziest planets imaginable! Every time I save and quit for the day I want to go and babble to my SO about all of the insane things that I came across (or that happened to me) whileI've been playing games for over 30 years now, and I've never played a game quite like this before. There are so many new concepts and mechanics, many of which are used to construct a solar system full of the craziest planets imaginable! Every time I save and quit for the day I want to go and babble to my SO about all of the insane things that I came across (or that happened to me) while playing... like getting eaten by a giant lanternfish haunting the impossibly large inside of a tiny planet's core, or having a volcanic moon orbiting above spit out a blob of magma that then hit the tectonic plate I was standing on, dropping it and me into the black hole at the planet's center, only to be spit out of a wormhole a world away. Piloting your tiny ship, hopping out in deep space to make repairs, or just taking a big running jump and using your jetpack to literally orbit the entire planet you're on... it all just feels so fresh and right. I've laughed out loud in delight so many times while playing this!

    The story and writing are fantastic; I love discovering alien ruins and reading their conversations with each other in an effort to understand the fate of the solar system. After six hours of game play I'm just starting to get an idea of the problem and some vague hints that might lead towards a solution, but I know I've barely scratched the surface of all there is to discover.

    I'm taking off just one point for a couple of things that really kill performance (like trying to land on Giant's Deep), and because the one weak point of the gameplay is how easy it is to get stuck trying to move the story forward without a guide. There are just so many places to go and things to see - some of which can only be done at very specific times within the loop in which you're stuck - that it would require either a stupid amount of luck or WAAAAAY too much time and trial & error to find everything unaided.

    Still, this is a game that's trying just a stupid number of new ideas and concepts, and the fact that they made so many of them work so well is a testament to the team. I also really appreciate the fact that they're sending out product keys for both Epic Game store AND Steam to anyone who requested a steam key. They had to take Epic's money (and thus exclusive deal) to get the game done to their standards, but they understood the objections to that and did what they could to make it right. More companies should follow their examples.    … Expand
  85. ObiJuanDeanobi
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    First game I've rated, but I had to tell people about Outer Wilds. This game is so beautiful and wondrous but unfortunately will be a sleeper for a lot of people and so I want to spread the word that everyone who likes games should try it. The magical mysterious worlds you explore will stick with you long after your done playing.
  86. Blacknife
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    Outer wilds is the type of game that rewards bravery and punishes those who dawdle. Playing this game feels like you are putting the last pieces together of someone else's puzzle. You never really know where you will end up in this game and it makes me love it.
  87. Shimmeywill
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Wonderful music, atmosphere, strong writing and a small galaxy that feels much bigger than most space games with its variety of planet mechanics and sense of fear.
  88. Mikew83
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    Just a fun freaking videogame. Deep gameplay, great humor, tight controls. Gives you what you want from a light-hearted sci-fi fps.
  89. RollingBrick
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unique game, pulls you in to it's mysterious journey very well. I like it when at first you are like a dummy, play and don't understand a thing doing random stuff, but every death makes you understand more and more.… Expand
  90. N3ar
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    This game is a wonderful experience: Very interesting story, simple and yet beautiful graphics, great art design and a good gameplay ( better experienced with a gamepad).

    Note: If you're no fan of reading... well that's not a game for you.
  91. szarywilq
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    This is really impressive that it took me 20 hours to solve a game that can be beaten in 20 minutes. No cheats, no level progression - just knowledge and understanding you learn as a player.

    I completed the game.

    Gameplay: B+
    Story: A
    Graphic: C
    Audio: B+
    Lenght: 20h
  92. BenLea
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    This game is a difficult one for me to review. At times this game is amazing, with an immersive story that just makes you want to desperately beat the game. But at other times, the game is tedious and frustrating when either you run out of time before you can do what you want, or when you just can't work out a puzzle.

    For me at least, i found the story enthralling and beautifully    This game is a difficult one for me to review. At times this game is amazing, with an immersive story that just makes you want to desperately beat the game. But at other times, the game is tedious and frustrating when either you run out of time before you can do what you want, or when you just can't work out a puzzle.

    For me at least, i found the story enthralling and beautifully crafted with cheerful and funny characters that i absolutely loved, even though they never spoke.

    However, at a couple of places i just could not work out what to do, which forced me to look up a guide on youtube. Now for me, this made the game a lot less appealing to me, as it completely ruined the immersion and made me quite frustrated because of it. I actually quit the game for a week , and only came back to it because a friend begged me to finish it because the ending is amazing.

    So I played it again, and i beat the game. And he was right, the ending of the game is absolutely magnificent, scary and thought provoking. Now i won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen the end ing, but trust me, play it through to the end, it's worth it.

    Great game - 9/10    … Expand
  93. hoanns
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Finally a space exploration game that isn't roguelite. Creative mechanics and puzzles, genius locations, great music and mysterious world.

    Sadly npcs are a joke and the world feels kind of lifeless sometimes.
  94. HosseinGame
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Short Review: a sandbox space text adventure; the experience is hard to explain and can only be felt the first time you play, knowing nothing about it, any spoiler is detrimental. your main drive is at first simple curiosity and then a sense of urgency to save your world. try to just stay in game for more than an hour, the rest of the feeling will just come by itself.
    -----------------    Short Review: a sandbox space text adventure; the experience is hard to explain and can only be felt the first time you play, knowing nothing about it, any spoiler is detrimental. your main drive is at first simple curiosity and then a sense of urgency to save your world. try to just stay in game for more than an hour, the rest of the feeling will just come by itself.
    -----------------
    Long review:
    (10-no problem, 9- few minor problems, 8- few major problems, 7- a lot of major p., 6- it delivers on the fun, but not more, 5- it tries hard but fall short , 4-1- different variants of sh**)

    ---{Story 10/10}--- (the main dish of this game)
    -horror: while not a horror game, the feeling of fear, dread, hopelessness can be felt.
    -story arc and lore: every now and then the game resets, leaving you only with the info you gathered till that moment. and while everything you read is more or less a hint for you, they also act as lore, giving context to everything. a lot of the games feel is to empathizing with those who came before.
    -realism: the game is inherently a fantasy, trying hard to talk science with real-world equivalent, and at the end it delivers.

    ---{Visuals: 9/10}--- (-1 for lack of small detail)
    -Detail only where needed; the game has nearly no visual detail in places you wont go to too often.
    -Cartoonish; it fits the theme
    -vibrant and alive; everything continues to go, as if you didn't exist,
    -variety; many different places with different looks and styles.
    -artful: in a lot of the places, you just want to look at.

    ---{Sound 10/10}---
    great timing: the tracks themself are simple, but combined with the enviorment, and timing, and you have an impact

    ---{Gameplay: 8.5/10}--- (-1.5 for performance)
    -connect the dots: the game really helps you to make connections. even giving you "ship logs" which is technically a board of all things you saw and read, and it even connects the dots for you. BUT, you have to use your brain.
    for example: you see a corpse in a room, with the text in its hand saying "im going to put this text outside of the room"; that means this person died before he could do that; now you have to ask, why is he dead, he doesn’t mention pain or anything, he just die suddenly?.
    if this process feels natural, you’ll be ok.
    -performance: it won’t run smooth, it’s to be expected of a simulation game, but this is a bit worse than expectation
    -player driven: you have to ask and look for answers. Why you do that, will change over time.
    -Sandbox: nearly all you do has no impact as it resets after a while, the only thing you can change, is your knowledge of the world
    -Ship control: physics based. it’s not a simple point and move, you will get better at it while you go forward.
    objective system: while the game has a "go here" system (a sound beam detector), nearly all stuff are in places that either look cool, or act in odd ways (e.g.: smoke going up in the middle of nowhere)
    -Text hunting*: a lot of text all around the place, but written well, just long enough to give depth, and since you might read something you shouldn't, it has hints to places to understand more.
    if you’re like me, and only read a book when you run out of sleep pills, then you will have a hard time in this game, (as i did) my advice is to set the language to something else (so to be unable to read) and explore the visuals for a while, remember, this game resets every now and then, so nothing you do has an effect, so don't worry about being spoiled with what you see INGAME (not on google)
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    -Audience: anyone willing to listen (for at least 1 hour)
    -PC Requirements: a good pc, but the game is also inherently slow-paced, so even 20fps would be enough.
    -Difficulty: This was the first time I played an adventure game. For me connecting the dots and getting around was easy. So much so, that I finished the game without even exploring 2 of the planets (I found the secret they had to offer by accident and trial and error)
    -Game Time: I finished it in 10 hours
    -Price: Fair enough
    -Bugs: Some bugs, nothing to important
    -updates, DLC, replayability: the only thing you hate in this game (if you finish it) is the fact that when your journey ends, its over. Nothing more. nothing less. you can now go from new game to finish in 15 minutes or even less. I’m really jealous of those whom haven’t been spoiled by the game    … Expand
  95. fabioprovencher
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    It's a very compelling universe to explore. Since the very first time you see the night sky, as you open your eyes, you ask yourself what that mysterious blue spark could be? From there, every clue you find reveals more questions than answers until the beautiful little intertwined segments you find form an intricate story that unfolded, and you discover what happened. And, never will yourIt's a very compelling universe to explore. Since the very first time you see the night sky, as you open your eyes, you ask yourself what that mysterious blue spark could be? From there, every clue you find reveals more questions than answers until the beautiful little intertwined segments you find form an intricate story that unfolded, and you discover what happened. And, never will your curiosity be disappointed.… Expand
  96. apokalipto
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  97. Makks
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    An handcrafted solar system filled with mystery, pushing you to explore its many weird planets and phenomenons and discover other's demise while they chased the meaning of life. Dialogues can be full of humor or despair, always coming with a beautiful soundtrack that can be very melancholic or comforting.

    There's no quests markers or question marks above NPCs here, you're alone (with    An handcrafted solar system filled with mystery, pushing you to explore its many weird planets and phenomenons and discover other's demise while they chased the meaning of life. Dialogues can be full of humor or despair, always coming with a beautiful soundtrack that can be very melancholic or comforting.

    There's no quests markers or question marks above NPCs here, you're alone (with clues) and you have to figure things by yourself, giving you a true sense of accomplishment and rewarding you with a powerful writing. If you like exploring, don't read too much about this game and just dive in it.    … Expand
  98. nathanos
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    This game does loads of things correctly:

    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10/10 Spaceflight/jetpack using Newtonian physics. It can be a little awkward at first (I accidentally flew straight to the edge of the solar system the first time) but once you get the hang of it it's easy and very fun to move around. The real selling point of this game is the way you discover more and more about the    This game does loads of things correctly:

    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10/10
    Spaceflight/jetpack using Newtonian physics. It can be a little awkward at first (I accidentally flew straight to the edge of the solar system the first time) but once you get the hang of it it's easy and very fun to move around.
    The real selling point of this game is the way you discover more and more about the system you're in. Following clue after clue to progress the narrative is extremely rewarding and it's so well done you are very rarely, if ever, stuck wondering where you should go next (check your ship log!).

    Music: 9/10
    It's all very good...when it's there. Music is not playing during most of the game and only starts during important moments/sequences.

    Story/Writing: 9/10
    As mentioned above, the way the story is told is clever and very engaging. The story itself, however, is just alright. There isn't anything wrong with it, but I disagree with all the claims of it being emotionally impactful or leaving a lasting impression. Before you roast me, yes I am sure I did everything in the game. I still give it a 9/10 because the environmental storytelling and discovery elements are just that good.

    Setting/Art/Aesthetic etc: 10/10
    It's a more cartoon-y visual style but it just... fits. Not really sure how to explain this one but I love how this game looks.

    This game is so close to being a perfect 10, but in the end the just ok story causes it to fall short. I know this is a hot take, but that's the impression the narrative left on me. That being said, I would still highly recommend playing this game. It is exceptionally unique and stands out far above most games released in 2019. I enjoyed it so much I can wholeheartedly recommend paying full price for it. This is one you definitely do not want to miss.

    PS. The PC version of the game is limited to 60fps. This did not dull my enjoyment of the game at all.    … Expand
  99. Chickenosaure
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    The gameplay is so fresh, unexpected, and the time spent on the game is really rewarding.
    To me that's a classic on that aspect, but when it comes to graphics, it's not its strenght even if that's pretty decent.
    The lore is pretty well written and get really emphasized with the gameplay, you can tell after playing it that the developpers have really put time into making the whole thing coherent.
  100. AzaLooPa
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    The game is good and marvelous. Fascinating story, design and music.
    Time for joke:
    Chukcha bought a refrigerator.
    — What do you need this fridge for? You live in Siberia.
    — To warm up during winter. Imagine the joy - it`s -40 outside and +4 in the refrigerator.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameCritics
    Aug 20, 2019
    65
    Outer Wilds is rife with breathtaking sights and sounds, and at the very least, no one could accuse it of being unambitious. Mobius Digital may be a small team but, almost paradoxically, they achieve a remarkable sense of scope by keeping things modest. However, their work suffers from the glacial pace of progress and a hands-off approach to storytelling. My biggest issues – a lack of combat, direction, or material rewards – are obviously deliberate, bold choices on the part of the devs, and I commend Mobius for them while also chiding the cold, inscrutable product that resulted. I admire Outer Wilds, but I don’t love it.
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  2. Games.cz
    Aug 19, 2019
    90
    This temporally unique game adds something new with your every death and moves the story forward beautifully. The environments are breathtaking, the music will soothe you. This is the perfect game for those of you who are, above all, curious.
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  3. Adventure Gamers
    Jul 26, 2019
    80
    For those who won’t be deterred by the endless deaths and time-looped backtracking in Outer Wilds, its intriguing mystery and non-linear exploration of an entire solar system will be a novel and deeply engaging experience.
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