Outer Wilds

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 782 Ratings

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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
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#21 Best PC Game of 2019
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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
85

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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