Outer Wilds

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 782 Ratings

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  1. Grobeu
    Sep 26, 2021
    1
    Imagine trying to read a really boring and badly written children's book, except every paragraph is printed on pages that are scattered all over the place and its up to you to find them and put them back in order. That's outer wilds.
    Sounds great doesn't it ?
    One of the most boring, pretentious and uningaging game I've ever played. I can't wait for the day when developpers will finally    Imagine trying to read a really boring and badly written children's book, except every paragraph is printed on pages that are scattered all over the place and its up to you to find them and put them back in order. That's outer wilds.
    Sounds great doesn't it ?
    One of the most boring, pretentious and uningaging game I've ever played.
    I can't wait for the day when developpers will finally understand that they are terrible at story writing, they're not writers, and they should stick to what they're good at.
    If I want a good story, I read a book or I watch a movie.
    If you don't care about what's happening in the first two minutes, might as well switch it off and uninstal. Because it doesn't get any better.
    Overrated and hugely boring game people say they enjoyed to pass off as sosphisticated.    … Expand
  2. HisDivineShadow
    Jun 19, 2019
    2
    It begins quite novel, atmospheric, and interesting but eventually frustration from its signature feature, which is the lack of saving, starts settling in. There aren't *many* sequences that require precise execution, but you can often die or be set back permanently by a single wrong move. Controls are more unresponsive and annoying in some sections than in others. It's also pretty easy toIt begins quite novel, atmospheric, and interesting but eventually frustration from its signature feature, which is the lack of saving, starts settling in. There aren't *many* sequences that require precise execution, but you can often die or be set back permanently by a single wrong move. Controls are more unresponsive and annoying in some sections than in others. It's also pretty easy to miss something in the environment, or worse yet, in the UI (which is rather underexplained), and be stuck for a long time later. And among sequences that do require precision, the last one is especially offensive. It basically forces you to wait for nearly ten minutes doing literally nothing (with no option to speed it up), and then precisely execute a certain action. Mistime it a little - you you have to repeat it. And that's just 30% of that sequence, as it follows up with another section where a tiny mistake will reset everything. Moreover, that action you start the sequence with has a precondition that is so illogical and arbitrary that it threw everything good the game had out of the window. Its only justification could be "this is the final puzzle, so it must be annoying and hard". I don't think it's possible to figure it out without a guide, unless you are very lucky and decide to try it randomly or out of desperation, and it just happens to work the first time. I was so pissed off that i didn't even bother doing myself it and just just watched a youtube walkthrough. Which I'm actually glad I did, since it kept dragging on completely meaninglessly even after the final-final puzzle. So overall at its best moments the game felt like an 8 or maybe even a 9, but the frustration kept piling up, culminating in an atrociously bad ending section, leaving with a distinctly negative final impression.… Expand
  3. xcylo
    Nov 16, 2020
    2
    mechanically, the game is a disaster. Physics are broken, and controls are extremely finicky, which doesn't help the already arduous platforming sections of the game. The writing style really takes you out of the experience, as various texts and lore you come across in the game feel like they were written for an 11th grade writers craft class. Dialogue is clunky and extremely unnatural,mechanically, the game is a disaster. Physics are broken, and controls are extremely finicky, which doesn't help the already arduous platforming sections of the game. The writing style really takes you out of the experience, as various texts and lore you come across in the game feel like they were written for an 11th grade writers craft class. Dialogue is clunky and extremely unnatural, and the three or four songs that make up the soundtrack, while good when you first start the game become incredibly grating very quickly. The whole project reeks of an over-ambitious small indie team biting off way more than they can chew, putting it more in the "no man's sky" school of indie games, rather than the likes of "Firewatch" or "What Remains of Edith Finch" The game has a number of unique ideas, but no focus. In pursuing all of these ideas at once, each of them become mediocre at best. (I mean really, one can only be randomly flung from a planets surface or have the world suddenly move beneath you when you jump so many times before you start to wonder if this is all really worth it)… Expand
  4. Hurrikhan
    Jun 7, 2019
    4
    There are several issues in the game but the one that killed it for me is the awful fish-eye perspective.
    That and I never had a reply from support about the issue.
  5. Aatef
    Aug 4, 2019
    5
    Graphics and art style are very good
    but the controls, frustrating puzzles and dump saving system makes it below average for me
  6. Christen10
    Jun 6, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just found out that my name is Christen fjduhdjjdjdkdjdkfngnjfjdbhdhdjjdndjdjdjdjdjjfjfjdbfjfjndjfjfjfjfjfjfhfhdudhdhhfhdhudhdhdhdhfhfdhfhfjhehgujfufhdjjdhdhdhdjdjfhhdhhfhfhfhdhhf… Expand
  7. SplitMind
    Feb 12, 2022
    4
    Yet another disappointing and over-rated indie- darling to add to my list.

    The graphics in OW can be impressive such as when on the Giant's Deep, but overall are very simplistic and childish. This is not a problem in itself but it does make for a very one-dimensional feel for a game that touts itself as thinking outside the box. The gameplay of OW is downright awful for me. First    Yet another disappointing and over-rated indie- darling to add to my list.

    The graphics in OW can be impressive such as when on the Giant's Deep, but overall are very simplistic and childish. This is not a problem in itself but it does make for a very one-dimensional feel for a game that touts itself as thinking outside the box.

    The gameplay of OW is downright awful for me. First off, we have the time loop mechanic. Thank God it doesn't take long to discover this as it was the final nail in the coffin for me. I'm not sure if they were aiming for replayability here, but it just created an awful amount of tedium and repetition for me to do the same things over again.

    Speaking of tedium, the game seems to pride itself on not telling you where to go or what to do. There is a difference between open-ended exploring and just plain obtuseness and pretentiousness, the latter of which this game unfortunately falls under. I suspect the rave reviewers are a bit like Dark Souls reviewers - they use guides. I found no intuition in my 30+ years of gaming experience to be of use here.

    To add to this, the physics and controls are awful too. Early in the game you control a little drone-like device that's basically harbinger of what's to come as it handles terribly and flops about before smashing into the ground.

    When I visited each of the planets, I didn't find much of interest. Then I learned the game is a bit like piecing together a most annoying and tedious jigsaw where you have to hunt down the pieces.

    As for the story, well I'd need to actually make progress in the game to learn the story or what the point is. I am clearly biased as I absolutely loathe the laziness of time-loop mechanics, so perhaps I was never going to enjoy this game.

    Overall, I hate Outer Wilds. It's a pretentious indie game that tries too hard to be different and forgets to be enjoyable. It wasted too much of my time but I'm grateful I gave up when I did before wasting even more time.    … Expand
  8. Dikano
    Jun 14, 2019
    1
    The mouse sensitivity on PC is absolutely fukked. The input options have minimal effect, so for those of us who don't like high sensitivity aiming, controlling the camera is absurdly difficult.

    The game looks nice, but this is the first time - ever, I think - that I simply cannot play a game that I bought because the control scheme is busted. It's a real shame.
  9. winj3r
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Broken save game system and mouse control problems.
    Could have been a decent game, but these problems make it a pain to play.
  10. TenchuuKhan
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    Here's what you should do:
    Go explore for an hour - if you find it boring by then, wait for the next cycle, get in your ship, accelerate it into the sun and get yourself a refund.
    Because it doesn't get any better. I for myself couldn't let got and kept exploring just to find the same clues to the same phenomenons over and over and over. Then, to actually beat the game, things get    Here's what you should do:
    Go explore for an hour - if you find it boring by then, wait for the next cycle, get in your ship, accelerate it into the sun and get yourself a refund.
    Because it doesn't get any better.

    I for myself couldn't let got and kept exploring just to find the same clues to the same phenomenons over and over and over.
    Then, to actually beat the game, things get really ridiculous - at some point I couldn't be bothered anymore and just grabbed a walkthrough and how people are supposed to figure that out is beyond me. Maybe I'm stupid, and if it weren't for that, I wasn't motivated enough.

    Either way - the big mystery you are supposed to solve isn't so big. It's regular space stuff.
    And the ending is also just your run of the mill "Uhhh look it's like Space Odyssey or Interstellar, totally hasn't been done before, it's oh so clever"

    So, what's good about the game:
    It tricks you into going back to it to try new things you haven't tried before.
    Soundtrack

    Here's what's bad about the game:
    Controls
    Storytelling
    Narrative
    Actually being interesting
    Having to suicide over and over
    Autopilot will kill you
    The ending
    What you have to do to get to the ending
    Everything between start and the ending
    Jumping is stupid    … Expand
  11. NicoNofx
    Jan 10, 2022
    4
    Game is fun as hell, but be aware it has a resetting loop every 22 minutes and when that happens, you have to start all again, travel to the planets again etc, of course that you remember all the discovered things but still is a mechanic so stupid!
  12. setuis
    Nov 2, 2019
    7
    firstly this review is for ps4 version.

    1 there is no way to lock spinning making flying stuff annoying when fixing pipe in mine/flying ship. 2 there is no way to gauge speed (releasing scouts and using scanner prevents you flying main ship from what i can tell. 3 no warning about random tornado engulfing me on landing destroying all progress except for keeping launch code. 4    firstly this review is for ps4 version.

    1 there is no way to lock spinning making flying stuff annoying when fixing pipe in mine/flying ship.
    2 there is no way to gauge speed (releasing scouts and using scanner prevents you flying main ship from what i can tell.
    3 no warning about random tornado engulfing me on landing destroying all progress except for keeping launch code.
    4 no fast travel that i have seen.

    This review may change.    … Expand
  13. Vasot
    Jun 3, 2019
    3
    Awful cartoony graphics, bad controls, missing dialogues the planets are tiny and the physics are a joke the game is just a mess t it should cost around $10 it's overpriced for a 2019 title even No Man's Sky is a better game from this. This is like a game made for 10 year old kids and it's a very poor attempt i refunded
  14. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    1
    Terrible controls, stupid visuals, simple story and characters, no point to the game
  15. Idiota150
    Jun 13, 2019
    0
    You can't quit when you want and continue at another time. In other words, really stupid save system. I don't have time for that kind of BS.
  16. sliderh2o
    Jun 24, 2019
    3
    The whole rinse and repeat thing is horrible for a video game. Doing the same thing over and over trying to figure out whats going on got really old, really fast! Horrible idea, would have been great if not for this game breaking mechanic.
  17. greenstar
    Sep 21, 2019
    3
    Another critically hyped but boring to play game. If you don't like the first hour, get a refund because its just more of the slow-paced, control fiddly frustrating interface and rambling story that you might as well be playing a text adventure.
  18. SamuraiEdgeplay
    May 21, 2021
    0
    A tour de force of poor game design with a banjo strapped to your helmet. I was thrilled to finally get to this game given the hype, but instead I got two non-stop hours of "wander the universe and figure out these milquetoast puzzles or something" while piloting the world's most inconvenient spacecraft.
  19. notbrianblessed
    Feb 22, 2020
    1
    Doesn't work properly unless you cap your framerate to 60 in the driver settings. Fix your game.
  20. BFM
    May 2, 2020
    2
    Well that was some overrated garbage.
    The game is ugly, technical incompetent, unchallenging and filled with cringe and eye rolls.
    If you want to challenge your mind, finish Grim Fandango or Myst without looking up any solution. If you want to be a mindless errant-boy, with frustrating long roads to walk, just to apply solutions that you figures out immediately, then this is your    Well that was some overrated garbage.
    The game is ugly, technical incompetent, unchallenging and filled with cringe and eye rolls.
    If you want to challenge your mind, finish Grim Fandango or Myst without looking up any solution.

    If you want to be a mindless errant-boy, with frustrating long roads to walk, just to apply solutions that you figures out immediately, then this is your "content".

    Definitely learned the lesson to not trust Hinck.    … Expand
  21. gordon27
    Jun 15, 2019
    3
    I was interested in this game, but it wasn't what I expected at all
    It's fun for about an hour and then it loses steam and becomes a nuisance

    And for a game that looks no better than most 360/PS3 games, it sure is demanding I'd suggest you avoid this game or get it when it's available for $5, no more than that
    No man's sky is
  22. carnivorCactae
    Jun 24, 2022
    0
    Refunded the game because of horrible, horrible controls.

    The sensitivity is all over the place, even when fiddling with sensitivity-controls.

    All controls seem totally counter-intuitive.

    The "controller recommended" prompt at the start-screen should've been a dead-giveaway...
    but who would've thought that you could f**k up simple FPS-controls so much?!
  23. DJKrimson
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    Bought this game blind because of friends recommendations. It has good music and an interesting story. However, if you're not paying absolutely 100% attention to everything you won't understand what to do and the quest/objective log sucks. In my opinion this game is overrated.
  24. Welkinz
    Jun 4, 2021
    7
    To be fair, it is an interesting game, and really great to see cosmic visual spectacles. I am just personally not very into this style of exploring+puzzle solving gameplaying style without clear storyline guidance.
  25. Holmstrom
    Dec 30, 2019
    5
    I really wish I enjoyed this game. There's definitely something there, but everything just feels so static and dead to me. The main menu music had me drawn in from the very first few bars, but aside from that I just didn't enjoy the ship controls, the uninspiring looking planets/moons, and how the game tells it's story.
  26. Youroichima
    May 18, 2020
    5
    Ce jeux est une pépite. Tout est réfléchit, de la bande son au gameplay. L'histoire se dévoile au fur et à mesure que l'on joue, la découverte et le sentiment de voyage sont magnifiquement retranscrits. Je conseil.
  27. kezzyhko
    May 18, 2021
    10
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  28. AxeWould
    Jun 20, 2021
    7
    Вот рили, игра очень не плохая, хотя на первом часу я от игры плевался и кричал, но потом часов 10 я получал удовольствие и считал эту игру шедевром (так как уже приловчился к управлению и механике игры), но потом просто уже доипали эти случайные смерти из-за все таки немного плохого управленя, и повторы на одну и ту самую планету прыгать и проебывать, уже настолько достало, что я дажеВот рили, игра очень не плохая, хотя на первом часу я от игры плевался и кричал, но потом часов 10 я получал удовольствие и считал эту игру шедевром (так как уже приловчился к управлению и механике игры), но потом просто уже доипали эти случайные смерти из-за все таки немного плохого управленя, и повторы на одну и ту самую планету прыгать и проебывать, уже настолько достало, что я даже игру не прошел. Сюжет он есть, и даже интересный, но механика просто надоела, просто бегаешь по одним и тем-же локациям и читаешь одно и тоже, музыка классная, игровой геймплей завораживает первые 10 часов, но сука рестарты достали, игра не плохая и я ее советую, но местами просто бесит.… Expand
  29. GustaCNXFL
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Muito Bom otima Trilha sonora e graficos muito bonitos em promoçoes fica bem barato
  30. 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.
  31. Bakaa
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, a must play for any fan of exploration/mystery games.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. c3p
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Very innovative game with a facinating universe to eplore. What spoils my enthusiams (and 10/10) is the "die to learn" mechanic which sours the later game (also there is a almost game breaking bug in the level with the "fish" for jeyboard users).
    My advise would be to use a guide after the first ~10 hours when it starts to take a lot of time to progress.
    And Keyboard+Mouse players be    Very innovative game with a facinating universe to eplore. What spoils my enthusiams (and 10/10) is the "die to learn" mechanic which sours the later game (also there is a almost game breaking bug in the level with the "fish" for jeyboard users).
    My advise would be to use a guide after the first ~10 hours when it starts to take a lot of time to progress.
    And Keyboard+Mouse players be aware that the "fish level" (you know what i mean when you get there) is almost impossible to beat - my advise is to remove the fish via mods!    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Spyan
    Sep 10, 2023
    2
    extremely boring walking simulator that just doesn't work for me. If I want profound lore, background and storytelling, I read a book. If I feel like going on a contemplative, passive state, I go out and take a walk. The time limit only shortened my patience towards this very over-rated pseudo piece of "genius writing" and "subtlety" (subtlety is not a synonym for "boring, lazy vagueextremely boring walking simulator that just doesn't work for me. If I want profound lore, background and storytelling, I read a book. If I feel like going on a contemplative, passive state, I go out and take a walk. The time limit only shortened my patience towards this very over-rated pseudo piece of "genius writing" and "subtlety" (subtlety is not a synonym for "boring, lazy vague nonsense").

    One of these games I hate, because 1/ they're a bore to play through and 2/ it gives a chance at pretty mediocre people to think they're smart, subtle and deep, although being fed by a steady diet of pokemons, transformers and junk food. It's your basic sci-fi loop story, mediocre, done a thousand times...honestly I had more fun on myst, and that was 25 years ago.
    Overrated crap for pathetic snobs.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. touchofheaven
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Я игру не осилил до конца, если честно, но по тому куску игры который я прошел, видно, что игра замечательная. Интересная задумка с временной петлей, занимательный эксплоринг, хороший саундтрек. Людям, которые любят космос и исследования игра зайдет на ура.Я игру не осилил до конца, если честно, но по тому куску игры который я прошел, видно, что игра замечательная. Интересная задумка с временной петлей, занимательный эксплоринг, хороший саундтрек. Людям, которые любят космос и исследования игра зайдет на ура.
  42. 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.
  43. Leo_Manzano
    May 19, 2022
    8
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  44. thatpower
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    A beautiful exploration game with great story and soundtrack. Scarier than most horror games.
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. ADAs
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Its a very nice game. Ill recommending on someone who he want to play something atmospheric and relaxing
  48. CerN
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Easiest 10 I have ever given. A profound and beautiful experience, proving what video games can ultimately be in the hands of skilled and passionate developers.
  49. 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
  50. Liash
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This game is incredibly immersive and atmospheric (ha) when played completely blind.
  51. knur
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best sci-fi stories ever that will live in your memories for a very long time.
  52. philzlz
    May 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I do understand the good reviews a few things made the game very frustrating. Be it accidentally crashing into the sun (manually or on autopilot), the anglerfish or the dark caverns with jumping puzzles. The 22 minute loop, while core part of the game, felt too short, sometimes when I made progress it was already time and the trek back (the hanging city for example) was annoying. I also had trouble entering the ATP and had to look up a guide on how to do it and problems with the anglerfish (I found all clues but somehow didn't think about the thrusters).

    I loved the music and aesthetics and thought a lot about the game, even while I was not playing which rarely happens nowadays. Overall a nice experience but some clues just went over my head.    … Expand
  53. rezo_21
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
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  54. Alexqf22
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Fantastico este jogo, um jogo unico e incrivel, jogo de exploração um dos melhoes
  55. svonton
    May 25, 2022
    8
    Great story interest time travel mechanic and boring puzzles. If you time loop/space thing/mystery thing lover its excellent game to spend several evenings.
  56. R502
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Atmosphere and mystery kept interest in the game. Hard puzzles for me. Nice game.… Expand
  57. sean420
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The only problem with this game is that once you are done you realize that you might never experience the same thing ever again.
  58. StrangeQuarks
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the most underrated experiences in the world of gaming. While the game is short, it proves to be one of the most inspiring games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The game serves as a call for exploration amongst the cosmos and truly made me want to go venture and see what is beyond the heavens. Before you play, make sure to not read any guides. Try to only useThis game is one of the most underrated experiences in the world of gaming. While the game is short, it proves to be one of the most inspiring games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The game serves as a call for exploration amongst the cosmos and truly made me want to go venture and see what is beyond the heavens. Before you play, make sure to not read any guides. Try to only use help when you really need it.… Expand
  59. Aidanator
    May 4, 2022
    10
    One of the coolest and most unique experiences I've ever had in a game. I highly recommend it to everyone.
  60. 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.
  61. Nerevarinho
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Needed multiple tries since the startzone gave me a boring impression. Since I heared positive about this game, I gave it another chance and I am not regretting this.
    This game is so good written, cleverly crafted, cute, and highly rewarding. Environmental storytelling done at its finest, letting my brain doing inner cinema while diving into the story.
    Had multiple mindblow Moments, and    Needed multiple tries since the startzone gave me a boring impression. Since I heared positive about this game, I gave it another chance and I am not regretting this.
    This game is so good written, cleverly crafted, cute, and highly rewarding. Environmental storytelling done at its finest, letting my brain doing inner cinema while diving into the story.
    Had multiple mindblow Moments, and Subnautica-vibes. Music and sound design is fantastic and fits in perfectly, goosebumps!
    Thanks for crafting such a fantastic world. I had a very good time with this game.    … Expand
  62. edxtan
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    In Outer Wilds, your biggest obstacle is your own knowledge. This is mentally taxing, but makes solving the mystery genuinely meaningful.
  63. xperson1
    Mar 2, 2023
    4
    Honestly, just very slow-paced and boring. No discovery amazed me at all. Every character encounter had a lot of build-up, and the conversations were always vague, uninteresting and never revealed anything you already knew.

    Just a lot of trial-and-error without anything entertaining in between.
  64. Duelz
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game. This is a game that is very overwhelming at first. Just play it and take your time to read through things. About 30-40% of the way through the game just ramps up and becomes extremely satisfying to the point where I was rushing home each day to learn and discover more. I haven't been so invested in a game as much as this. Stick it out and experience this masterI absolutely LOVE this game. This is a game that is very overwhelming at first. Just play it and take your time to read through things. About 30-40% of the way through the game just ramps up and becomes extremely satisfying to the point where I was rushing home each day to learn and discover more. I haven't been so invested in a game as much as this. Stick it out and experience this master piece of a game.… Expand
  65. DanThePirate
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    I made an account just to review this game and give it the max amount of points possible. A beautiful, mesmerizing game from the start to finish. Amazing story, great concept, fun space flight and 100% unique. The ending almost brought me to tears, which I can't say has happened in any game before (and I'm a 32 year old man.) My only regret was spoiling myself by looking up how to beat theI made an account just to review this game and give it the max amount of points possible. A beautiful, mesmerizing game from the start to finish. Amazing story, great concept, fun space flight and 100% unique. The ending almost brought me to tears, which I can't say has happened in any game before (and I'm a 32 year old man.) My only regret was spoiling myself by looking up how to beat the game, when in reality beating the game should be by being able to see and experience everything.… Expand
  66. Lazzakz
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Nothing short of the best game ever made. The finest at worldbuilding, emotion and meaning.

    10
  67. SnowmanMD
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best experiences, not game's, experiences I've ever had. Playing this for the first time is like dreaming. the sensation of wonder combined with exploration and a scoop of all unique and awesome planets make Outer Wilds a 10/10 for me. Gimme more!
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. OverlordNikita
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    I think this game just can't be rated low. You either love it or it's just not for you that doesn't make it bad.

    Best exploration game ever! I played a lot if games. It is a big part if my life. Also work as a game developers. So I appreciate this game from different perspectives. Main thing about the game is that you should play it without knowing anything about it. Even a trailer can    I think this game just can't be rated low. You either love it or it's just not for you that doesn't make it bad.

    Best exploration game ever! I played a lot if games. It is a big part if my life. Also work as a game developers. So I appreciate this game from different perspectives. Main thing about the game is that you should play it without knowing anything about it. Even a trailer can be considered as a spoiler:)

    So I can't say more. Just it is the best game I have played!    … Expand
  71. Jis004
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    A game with an amazing path of discovery; the feels you get from this game.
  72. 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
  73. Imagine07
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    I am literally in love with this game. It is outstanding and I don’t want to spoil anything
  74. 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.
  75. ehtreklim
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Executes nearly perfectly on what it tries to achieve. Small little game with an enormous heart. If you like space exploration with some sprinkling of existential dread this will be a game you won't forget.
  76. Theashcarab
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is just a game that will fill your evenings with positive emotions. :)
  77. 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.
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    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
  78. Jaynat
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    The game puts you in a giant puzzle made out of many, many smaller riddles shaped as a close approximation of a solar system and gives you the keys to a ship to travel said solar system in a spaceship fueled solely by your curiosity (and a jet pack fueled by actual fuel).

    There is no progression in this game other than gaining of new knowledge which gives you a better understanding of    The game puts you in a giant puzzle made out of many, many smaller riddles shaped as a close approximation of a solar system and gives you the keys to a ship to travel said solar system in a spaceship fueled solely by your curiosity (and a jet pack fueled by actual fuel).

    There is no progression in this game other than gaining of new knowledge which gives you a better understanding of the rules of these worlds and how to solve their riddles. It's like getting a key item at the end of a maze, except there is no item but a few new neural connections in your brain which are just as good at getting you through your next challenge, and it works great.

    The controls are not intuitive to most people at first but you get used to them very quickly (what do you know, flying a spaceship can be hard, who would have thought), the puzzles are all challenging without being unfair (ok, maybe some of them were a bit too hard for my liking but not enough to make me mad about them) and the game does a good job helping you manage the information you gather via your ship's log, which is a great boon in my opinion.

    Other than that the art style is simplistic but effective, the soundtrack is top-notch and I can seriously not think of a single moment throughout my play through where I felt like I wanted to put down the controller and leave the game. Overall it has to be one of the greatest games I ever had the pleasure of playing through.    … Expand
  79. SPARTAN-010
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Great game, succeeds at what it tries to accomplish, I only wish it was a longer journey.
  80. labandunga
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's one of those games & movies when everything ends you need time to contemplate so you end up staring at the credits till the end.

    It is intended to a more mature audience and requires patience to uncover the story and the concepts it's dealing with. My only problem with the game that it doesn't have much re-playability value. That being said, it's not    This game is a masterpiece. It's one of those games & movies when everything ends you need time to contemplate so you end up staring at the credits till the end.

    It is intended to a more mature audience and requires patience to uncover the story and the concepts it's dealing with. My only problem with the game that it doesn't have much re-playability value.

    That being said, it's not for everyone, if you're looking for a hack and slash game where you spam buttons, this isn't the game for you.    … Expand
  81. Clinteastwood13
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This game encapsulates exploration and curiosity better than any book, movie, Tv show, or any piece of media ever. I'd argue it does so perfectly. Yes, it is the only thing it does (there are no combat/ minigames/ game modes) but seriously who cares. This game's superb soundtrack, atmosphere, and visuals are there to make you curious, to keep us in touch with our adventuring nature. AndThis game encapsulates exploration and curiosity better than any book, movie, Tv show, or any piece of media ever. I'd argue it does so perfectly. Yes, it is the only thing it does (there are no combat/ minigames/ game modes) but seriously who cares. This game's superb soundtrack, atmosphere, and visuals are there to make you curious, to keep us in touch with our adventuring nature. And frankly, if that doesn't move you, you might be more alien than the lines in this game.… Expand
  82. TheNyarlathotep
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Très bon jeu. Une vrai sensation de découverte. Attention ! : je conseille fortement d'éviter de se spoilé. La découverte est le cœur même de ce chef d’œuvre.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. apokalipto
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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!
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. Zski
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    This really is a beautifully crafted game, but unfortunately doesn’t connect with everyone - I was one of them. However, it’s impossible to give this game a fair shot and not respect the brilliant design. It’s a blend of the world building and blind exploration of Myst/Riven, the time loop of Majora’s Mask, and the spirit of space exploration of No Man’s Sky. I enjoyed all three of theseThis really is a beautifully crafted game, but unfortunately doesn’t connect with everyone - I was one of them. However, it’s impossible to give this game a fair shot and not respect the brilliant design. It’s a blend of the world building and blind exploration of Myst/Riven, the time loop of Majora’s Mask, and the spirit of space exploration of No Man’s Sky. I enjoyed all three of these games in the past, but this one was a lot to digest, possibly too much to digest for some. The little solar system they created is really cool, it steps outside of a conventional solar system that we expect based on what we know. The planets seem pretty small and linear at first - it’s not like a Fallout or Skyrim game where you have a labyrinth or sprawling world underneath, but more so a carefully crafted zone that is intended to be followed a specific way. The lore is hit or miss, at least to me. Sometimes the backstory is kind of interesting, but most times it’s very surface level and just uninteresting. The story/lore is sometimes just following the explorer who was there just before you - not a bad plot, but very unimaginative. Sometimes the plot will cover something a little more interesting, but generally most of the plot lines are bland until a bit later in the game. I do like the exploration and learning to the game, nothing is force fed, there are no checkpoints, you just slowly become more engaged in the world. The graphics are pretty forgettable but that isn’t much of an issue because the visuals of the solar system living are sometimes very cool to see. The controls are tough at first, but once you figure it out, it gives a nice consistent challenge that adds to the gameplay. Overall I appreciate this game and respect it for what it is. It’s a very very very slow burn that won’t work for everyone, but there is a great game waiting for those who can get into it.… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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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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