Outer Wilds

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  1. grayback
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Period.

    Don't read anything about it. Just play it. The less you know the better.
  2. davidh219
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    In honor of Giant Bomb, my most watched video game website, naming Outer Wilds their Game of the Year, despite all my cynical predictions to the contrary, I finally decided to try and write some kinda review-ish something of this game I've been trying to sort out my thoughts on for almost half a year now. The fact that I've even been thinking about it for that long already places it amongIn honor of Giant Bomb, my most watched video game website, naming Outer Wilds their Game of the Year, despite all my cynical predictions to the contrary, I finally decided to try and write some kinda review-ish something of this game I've been trying to sort out my thoughts on for almost half a year now. The fact that I've even been thinking about it for that long already places it among rare company. Dark Souls, Bioshock, Braid, The Witness, Outer Wilds. These are the games that delicately drum on my dendrites day after day.

    Outer Wilds does so many things that, I think, most other games are too afraid to do, even if they wanted to. It doesn't have combat. It, only in the most technical of senses, has a save system. If you knew how, you could beat the game in the first twenty minutes you spent with it, no speed-running skills required, and yet for most people (including me) it takes about twenty hours to finish. There are no upgrades, there is no exp. The only upgrade happens in your brain, as you accumulate knowledge about this solar system and its history and nature, and the only experience are the ones you have while attaining that knowledge, which include, but are not limited to:

    falling in a black hole
    accidentally hurtling into the sun
    going inside a comet full of lethal ghost farts
    getting launched into space by a waterspout
    getting eaten by a giant angler fish
    riding inside a jellyfish
    toasting marshmallows on the moon
    playing music around a campfire with your buds while the universe ends

    Outer Wilds is, in many ways, a metroidvania game were you to replace the arbitrary abilities and corresponding doors those abilities open with a completely open, delicately crafted clockwork world where the only thing preventing your forward progress is what you know or have been able to figure out. That it manages to meaningfully stretch a twenty minute series of actions into twenty hours this way is completely mind-boggling. You can go to the planets in any order you want and not only will you not break the progression, but the story that unfolds will be just as satisfying as the order than anyone else chose. It's a giant set of interlocking gears, a game of rock-paper-scissors on an interplanetary scale.

    The big, obvious thing it does is something I wish more games did--place complete trust in your intelligence and patience as a player. This will be like cold refreshing rain in a desert to some, and like compelled flagellation to others, so I understand why it's uncommon. However, I personally love nothing more than a game/book/movie/whatever treating me like I'm intelligent, curious, patient, and perfectly comfortable being confused, because I am those things, and it's rare to be treated as such. In some ways I feel like Dark Souls paved the way for games like Outer Wilds despite it having no combat and not being "hard," in the traditional sense, but that's a conversation for another day.

    The most common complaints I've seen are that the game feels, "directionless," and, "like a waste of time." To which I can only say, nothing about Outer Wilds felt like a waste of time to me, and that it's okay to start a journey not knowing the destination, or even the next stopover. Most great works of literature are the same way. The nature of art is that often the best of the best asks a lot from you, because truly great art is not just passive entertainment but a long, satisfying, potentially challenging two-way conversation that requires your full attention, as well as patience and trust in your partner to eventually lead you somewhere interesting even if at first their anecdote seems to be going nowhere

    If I were to pick the most "fun," video game I played this year, it would probably be Remnant or Division 2, because who doesn't love a tight, mindless shooter you can play with friends? I put 140 hours into Division 2, and 45 into Remnant (also got all the achievements).

    But I can already tell I'm not going to be thinking about either of those games in ten years time. Remnant didn't bring me to tears. The end of Remnant didn't prompt mutual, misty-eyed proclamations of brotherly love with the friend I played through the game with (the same friend I played Remnant and Division 2 with, and for whom Outer Wilds is also his goty). Outer Wilds did. Outer Wilds is deeply contemplative, touching, life-affirming, and cathartic in ways only a video game could be, and if there's anything we need more of in this industry, it's more video games doing stuff that only video games can do, rather than worshiping at the altar of film and literature.    … Expand
  3. pospulsar99
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Honestly, I can't give this game less than a score of 10 - I'd heard the music for it in the past on Spotify and thought "that sounds great.", and then was able to grab it during an Epic Holiday sale for a ridiculously low 5$.

    It feels like.... 'Myst' meets 'Edge of Tomorrow'? Theoretically, you could look a couple things up and beat the game in 10 minutes, starving yourself of all    Honestly, I can't give this game less than a score of 10 - I'd heard the music for it in the past on Spotify and thought "that sounds great.", and then was able to grab it during an Epic Holiday sale for a ridiculously low 5$.

    It feels like.... 'Myst' meets 'Edge of Tomorrow'? Theoretically, you could look a couple things up and beat the game in 10 minutes, starving yourself of all fun... OR... you can spend like... 20-30 hours exploring and just being delighted at what they've set up here.

    I loved it. It was unique in all the right ways, and totally tickled my fancy.    … Expand
  4. pi972
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This is not a game, but a work of art. An unforgettable experience in exploration and contemplation.
  5. Kanazawa
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I had no idea what this game was until I saw it on sale. I remember hearing a lot of people say it was their GOTY in 2019 so I had to check it out.

    My god. The story is told so wonderfully, so mysteriously, it captured me. I don't remember the last time I can't pull myself away from the computer at 5 am because I wanted to find this one little clue I was missing - oh wait while I'm at    I had no idea what this game was until I saw it on sale. I remember hearing a lot of people say it was their GOTY in 2019 so I had to check it out.

    My god. The story is told so wonderfully, so mysteriously, it captured me. I don't remember the last time I can't pull myself away from the computer at 5 am because I wanted to find this one little clue I was missing - oh wait while I'm at it let's go find this other one. I have put far more hours into other storyline games and I don't ever remember being this captured. I'm in awe and terrified every moment of this game. It is quite possibly the best game I have ever played.    … Expand
  6. Wakanabi
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    One of the most mind-blowing and logically involved puzzle/platformers I've ever played. This game is up there with Myst on my all-time bests list for the genre. There are some difficult puzzles that took hours to figure out but it was worth doing on my own, and the space flight and platforming/physics are magnificent and never got old for me. Don't sleep on this one!!!!
  7. DrownedDrone
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    This game felt nearly perfect for me. The premise of the game itself is simple yet brilliant- the only problem is that revealing it is a little spoiler by itself. The execution, surprisingly, was flawless as well. The planets, the mechanics and the story, all worked great. The graphics and the music were also beyond my expectations.

    And, probably the most important, the puzzles: I think    This game felt nearly perfect for me. The premise of the game itself is simple yet brilliant- the only problem is that revealing it is a little spoiler by itself. The execution, surprisingly, was flawless as well. The planets, the mechanics and the story, all worked great. The graphics and the music were also beyond my expectations.

    And, probably the most important, the puzzles: I think this is the first time when playing this kind of game that I was stuck for hours solving a problem and wasn't even slightly tempted to search the solution online. This was true because how fun exploration was, how many things were left to explore, and how much I trusted the solution to be fair and logical.    … Expand
  8. Ridnarhtim
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This game is unlike anything else i have ever played. You are not led by the nose, there are no waypoints, side quests, objectives etc. You just head out and explore, and let your curiosity drive you to seek out answers. The game has fantastic vibes, music, and art. Sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's a little scary. If you get stuck somewhere, or run out of time whileThis game is unlike anything else i have ever played. You are not led by the nose, there are no waypoints, side quests, objectives etc. You just head out and explore, and let your curiosity drive you to seek out answers. The game has fantastic vibes, music, and art. Sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's a little scary. If you get stuck somewhere, or run out of time while exploring one planet, just go somewhere else on your next loop. There are always a dozen different things to explore or try out.

    Yes, the controls take some getting used to - you are flying through space. There is gravity. There is no air resistance. When you accelerate, you keep going faster, and you won't be able to stop on a dime. Planets orbit around the sun, so you'll need to adjust your velocity relative to them. With time, you will learn how to handle your spaceship correctly and fly quickly and land precisely.

    If you like atmospheric games and you don't mind exploring planets just to satiate your own curiosity, rather than to shoot aliens, collect loot and drive forward some epic save the universe plot, you should find a lot to like in Outer Wilds. I recommend playing with headphones, a controller, and an open mind.    … Expand
  9. Fliff
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    This is the type of game that is much better going in blind. It's an incredible exploration game, layered with intricate puzzles, fun movement, beautiful art design, and at times genuinely unsettling settings.

    This game is the antithesis of handholding, you essentially go into this solar system blind, and as you discover things you gain new ways of exploring the world. In that way, it's    This is the type of game that is much better going in blind. It's an incredible exploration game, layered with intricate puzzles, fun movement, beautiful art design, and at times genuinely unsettling settings.

    This game is the antithesis of handholding, you essentially go into this solar system blind, and as you discover things you gain new ways of exploring the world. In that way, it's like a metroidvania where progression isn't gated by an item, but by the player's knowledge.

    Everything in this game just meshes togetger into such a magical experience.    … Expand
  10. Crescendo
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    If you like and long for a first-person space exploration game that is shrowded in mystery, this is the game for you, as long as "no combat" is not an issue for you. I really want to stress how much this game succeeds in making you feel like an explorer of a very, very interestingly designed solar system.

    It needs to be said, however, that aside from perfectly statisfying said urge to    If you like and long for a first-person space exploration game that is shrowded in mystery, this is the game for you, as long as "no combat" is not an issue for you. I really want to stress how much this game succeeds in making you feel like an explorer of a very, very interestingly designed solar system.

    It needs to be said, however, that aside from perfectly statisfying said urge to explore and delve, the game covers not that many other bases. Sure, you have a few puzzles and dexterity challenges flying your ship, but it's mostly the joy of finding new puzzle pieces. You probably know best if this is a game for you - but if it IS, oh boy are you going to enjoy the experience.    … Expand
  11. ablindpoet
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Love this game so much. I really hope you check it out yourself. It’s so much fun to play.
  12. Codex
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    You need to play this game. Do not look up anything before hand. This masterpiece is best when you go in blind. Cherish this experience. This is a MUST PLAY
  13. strav
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    This is the single best exploration game I've played in years. It is reminiscent of Myst in it's approach to discovering the lore of an ancient worlds while having none of the contrived puzzles - Outer Wilds is all about unraveling and making sense of what has been left in plain sight - like most ancient lore is. There are puzzles, but they are more about understanding the world around youThis is the single best exploration game I've played in years. It is reminiscent of Myst in it's approach to discovering the lore of an ancient worlds while having none of the contrived puzzles - Outer Wilds is all about unraveling and making sense of what has been left in plain sight - like most ancient lore is. There are puzzles, but they are more about understanding the world around you than deciphering a mad man's code. As for the exploration, I am reminded in Subnautica in how treacherous and astonishingly enticing the adventure is. Often times it is even more imaginative and precarious. The graphics are superb, sound is impeccable, story is well written, diverse, personal, the exploration is nerve grinding - just give this game a try.… Expand
  14. Aldrenean
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    In a week Outer Wilds went from a project I had never heard of to my favorite game of all time. Beautiful, inspiring, challenging, mysterious, often breathtaking and even moving, it's simply the best game about exploration and discovery I've ever seen. The best comparison I have is the original trailer for No Man's Sky -- remember all the hope you had for that vision, because in exchangeIn a week Outer Wilds went from a project I had never heard of to my favorite game of all time. Beautiful, inspiring, challenging, mysterious, often breathtaking and even moving, it's simply the best game about exploration and discovery I've ever seen. The best comparison I have is the original trailer for No Man's Sky -- remember all the hope you had for that vision, because in exchange for a limited scope, OW manages to achieve every iota of that wonder and then more besides.

    My favorite moments in games are those when you discover a new mechanism, see a new vista, or figure out a puzzle, and there's a moment of pure awe and joy. They're few and far between, and yet this game is stuffed full of them. I wish I could wipe my memory to play it again. Before you die you owe it to yourself to experience this game.    … Expand
  15. p1menta
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is not a game. This is an spiritual experience.
    I went in to the game with no knowledge whatsoever about it, (as i usually do) and the first time i took off from the planet I nearly cried. Literally, my eyes started watering, and I couldnt racionaly understand why. I always had something about outter space, but that's a common subject for cinema and i hardly feel the same way in    This is not a game. This is an spiritual experience.
    I went in to the game with no knowledge whatsoever about it, (as i usually do) and the first time i took off from the planet I nearly cried. Literally, my eyes started watering, and I couldnt racionaly understand why. I always had something about outter space, but that's a common subject for cinema and i hardly feel the same way in million dollars budget movies.
    The OST, the sound effects, even the cartoonish visuals, everything blends so well, i dont even wanna describe it too much, even tho prob no one will read this, i dont even want the chance to spoil this to anyone.
    BTW: my 10 is actually a 9.9 or something like that, the only thing i didnt like about it, or at least i'd like to have differently, is that they could have put a free roaming mod, after you finish it.
    Annapurna created a real, and fantastic and interesting and deep little solar systen here, i wish I could play around it or even sit on the edge of an asteroid and see everything spinning around the Sun, without the time limit.
    maybe reunite the venturers around a campfire and just listen to one of the best songs i've heard in my life (and i'm not even talking only about video game soundtracks)    … Expand
  16. KyleS
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    In my opinion, The Greatest Game Ever Made. Full Stop.

    I think "SkillUp" on Youtube said it best: "There are two types of people in the world. People that have played all the way through Outer Wilds, and people that think some other game deserves game of the year." Check out his 2019 games of the year for a review that somewhat does it justice. That being said, there's really no way to    In my opinion, The Greatest Game Ever Made. Full Stop.

    I think "SkillUp" on Youtube said it best: "There are two types of people in the world. People that have played all the way through Outer Wilds, and people that think some other game deserves game of the year." Check out his 2019 games of the year for a review that somewhat does it justice. That being said, there's really no way to do this game justice through words alone. It must be experienced.

    Now, it may not be for everyone. To truly appreciate it, you need to be fairly educated. You need to have an interest in Space, astrophysics, and cosmology. If you really enjoyed the show Cosmos, you'll love this game. If you enjoy puzzle/detective games, you'll love this game. If you enjoy those genres and also enjoy scary games, you'll love the DLC. The DLC (Echoes of The Eye) is amazing! Up there with The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine DLC as the greatest DLCs ever released.

    The game, like many puzzle/detective games, can have times where you get stuck. If you're getting frustrated, just go look on youtube for the answer. Don't let your pride keep you from experiencing the entirety of this game. I almost didn't finish it. I got stuck and refused to "cheat" by looking online. I got over that misguided notion, looked online, discovered I missed something obvious, and continued on.

    When I finally beat this game, I was left sitting there with my mind blown like it hasn't been blown since Final Fantasy 7 as a kid, or The Last of Us years ago. This game is mind-blowing, spine-tingling, and heart-stirring. When I was playing the DLC at 2 am with the lights off, I was more frightened than I've ever been from any piece of media in my adult life. Yet I couldn't put the game down. Pure brilliance by the developers and can't wait to see what they do next. I highly doubt this game could ever be topped though.

    You'd be a fool to miss this game and if you didn't enjoy this game, you most likely are a fool. I would give anything to play it again for the first time.    … Expand
  17. Tommapar
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. This review contains minimal spoilers about mechanics to illustrate how good this game is.

    Pushing the boundaries of games as a medium, one loop at a time. Clearly it looks at awesome games like Majora's Mask for inspiration, but with a lot of QoL enhancements that make this space detective/archeology simulator an adventure with little frustration (depending    Absolutely amazing game. This review contains minimal spoilers about mechanics to illustrate how good this game is.

    Pushing the boundaries of games as a medium, one loop at a time.

    Clearly it looks at awesome games like Majora's Mask for inspiration, but with a lot of QoL enhancements that make this space detective/archeology simulator an adventure with little frustration (depending on how much attention you pay to what you read and how well you can put things together to solve the knowledge puzzles you'll be facing throughout the game).

    The biggest QoL improvement over the Groundhog Day formula, is the level of freedom this game allows.

    You can go right to the end of the game in one loop if you know what you're doing. There's also a TON of shortcuts and faster paths that once you know them save you a ton of time.

    You even get a "Rest" mechanic that lets you choose EXACTLY how much time you want to skip to solve a time sensitive puzzle, unlike Majora's Mask which lets you skip in 12 hour intervals, making you stand around for NPCs to show up for several minutes.

    Seriously, this game is REALLY good. It might be some of the best sci-fi content in recent history, since even sci-fi movies have been kinda stale lately, the last good piece of big budget sci-fi that's not goddamn Avengers or such was Interstellar.

    And that came out 8 years ago.    … Expand
  18. Saisuke
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This game made me feel like a kid exploring a very interesting playground, I haven't felt this good and comfy about exploring a game in a while. In the middle of rehashes and games that don't bring anything interesting to the table, this was refreshing. Sure, it's not for everyone, but it is a game that feels like it had a lot of love and dedication poured into it. If you don't like theThis game made me feel like a kid exploring a very interesting playground, I haven't felt this good and comfy about exploring a game in a while. In the middle of rehashes and games that don't bring anything interesting to the table, this was refreshing. Sure, it's not for everyone, but it is a game that feels like it had a lot of love and dedication poured into it. If you don't like the idea of exploring or space and you aren't patient then this is definitely not for you. Otherwise, try it, it might be your next big experience, I know it was for me.… Expand
  19. Wrynn
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Stunning handcrafted solar system and great story. Low price. No handholding. Best single player game I've played in years.
  20. Hibber
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Its hard to talk about this game without spoiling stuff but is one my top 10 games of all time. Great atmosphere, interesting planets, and great lore and storyline.
  21. chaconne
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Where else do you think you can become and feel like a space archeologist?!
  22. Jonnyginntonic
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    Wow, this game was incredible. It has been a very long time since an exploration game felt this rewarding and challenging. Honestly, this game belongs right along side of Myst. The world building and game mechanics are beautifully tied together to create an experience seldom achieved in video games. This game should not be missed it is an absolute gem!
  23. Rotrigo
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    I've never written a review here but this game deserves it. This might be the best game that I've ever played. The adventure and how the game works it's just out of this world, I can't recommend this enough.
  24. kylemccoy131
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This game was difficult for me to play due to my inexperience with non-linear game design. But once I got over the curve, I got to see some of the most innovative and genius gameplay I've experienced.
  25. lord_raccoon
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely insane game. I believe this game deserves its GOTY title. Its something that changed my mind about everything around, about the universe. It is absolutely another level of plot and lore in the videogames sphere. Cant wait for something new from those developers. Thank you, guys.
  26. TheHambro
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Outer Wilds…..oh man, this game caught me completely off guard. I knew this was a puzzle game, and I’m not exactly that big into the genre, so I wasn’t really too sure if I would enjoy this. After reading reviews and its accolades, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to at least give it a shot, and I’m glad I did.

    Be warned, this is a puzzle game. There are no power-ups, no weapons, no    Outer Wilds…..oh man, this game caught me completely off guard. I knew this was a puzzle game, and I’m not exactly that big into the genre, so I wasn’t really too sure if I would enjoy this. After reading reviews and its accolades, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to at least give it a shot, and I’m glad I did.

    Be warned, this is a puzzle game. There are no power-ups, no weapons, no enemies or bosses, and no combat. What you have is a sense of exploration. The basic premise of this title is that you have a spaceship, planets to explore, and a story to piece together. That’s it. But, here’s the thing, this is where the game absolutely shines. From the get go, you can take off in your spaceship in any direction you desire; it’s completely up to you where you want to go. However, it’s not that easy to just pick a place and go exploring; you have to understand and figure out the secret to these planets, and to do so, you have to understand what is going on from the bits and pieces of lore you come across. Arming yourself with knowledge will get you one step closer to figuring out what’s going on. Unlike in other games where obtaining a new power-up will open a new path for you, that path has been open from the start, the answer always right in front of you, but it’s up to you to tease it out.

    I will say this, I did not expect Outer Wilds to be this good. I honestly think it’s a masterpiece. I get it, maybe learning that it’s a puzzle game might lose your interest a bit, but it’s more heavily focused on the exploration aspect than solving a complex puzzle. The more you explore, the closer you are to finding the solution. Seriously, get this; you won’t regret it one bit.    … Expand
  27. Archound
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Wow, someone took everything that was good in Subnautica, stripped unnecessary parts (hunger, crafting), and set the plot in Interstellar^2 twisted-level star system. 22 minutes loop gameplay is realized fantastically. Must play!
  28. macpaddy
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    I think the game is beautiful, and the designers have done a very good job. It's an incredible indie game, and I kind of understand why the developers chose to grab that exclusivity deal with Epic on PC. Although I don't agree with practices like that, I do understand why they did it. Definitely one of the best adventure games in recent times, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoysI think the game is beautiful, and the designers have done a very good job. It's an incredible indie game, and I kind of understand why the developers chose to grab that exclusivity deal with Epic on PC. Although I don't agree with practices like that, I do understand why they did it. Definitely one of the best adventure games in recent times, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventures, space and reading.… Expand
  29. TacoLord424
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    As I slowly drift away into the dark of space from the planet that houses my ship, I take a minute to breathe. It's incredibly relaxing. I've died over and over and over again and this time will be no different. This is how my current loop will end. As I look out across the solar system, I pull out my signal scope and just listen. I listen to all the different instruments. I listen to allAs I slowly drift away into the dark of space from the planet that houses my ship, I take a minute to breathe. It's incredibly relaxing. I've died over and over and over again and this time will be no different. This is how my current loop will end. As I look out across the solar system, I pull out my signal scope and just listen. I listen to all the different instruments. I listen to all the songs being played. As my oxygen reaches critical levels, as I'm about to take my last breath, the planets align, and I'm left with one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It sends shivers down my spine. I reminisce about my current loop. I've been shot into space by a tornado and fell back down into the sea, I've jumped into the geysers on my home planet, I've miraculously survived over and over again, I jumped into a black hole and lived, I drifted in space, I breathed, I felt alive. And just like that, my loop restarts. Death is inevitable in Outer Wilds, and it's beautiful. I will probably never complete this game, and I don't want to, I want to stay here forever.… Expand
  30. NerdN8
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Очень понравилась игра. Атмосфера, геемплей, персонажи все сделано с душой. Приятная графика, отличный саундтрек. Очень надеюсь на продолжение! Не могу не написать вот таким должен был быть Fallout 4, а не тот кусок фекалий который выпустила Bethesda.Очень понравилась игра. Атмосфера, геемплей, персонажи все сделано с душой. Приятная графика, отличный саундтрек. Очень надеюсь на продолжение! Не могу не написать вот таким должен был быть Fallout 4, а не тот кусок фекалий который выпустила Bethesda.
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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
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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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