- Publisher: Deep Silver
- Release Date: Mar 26, 2019
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One
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Apr 5, 2019Outward mixes elements of survival games and the old school RPG virtues, but its creators needed more time and money to create a memorable experience. It is a big map, there are many things to do and it is a difficult journey. However, all that is not enough for him to work perfectly. There are technical errors. If you want a challenge and remember another time of RPGs, enter in its spell.
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Apr 15, 2019Outward is an ambitious, uncompromising game, sometimes to its own detriment. There’s a lot to like about it, from its unique take on player character death to its focus on the mundane aspects of adventuring. But every moment when it really shined was surrounded by drudgery and frustration. Outward is sure to appeal to some players, but it often undercuts its own best features.
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Apr 15, 2019Outward is a true old-school RPG with feels as well-rounded as the best games from the past but also as dated, as the technical side of things isn't really up-to-date. If you can forget about the wrapping and focus on its internals, Outward is clearly worth a shot.
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Apr 10, 2019It's still a solid playthrough and unique enough to consider worth experiencing -- especially with a friend. The best case scenario is that Outward serves as a successful proof-of-concept that leads to an experience down the road that hits a bullseye where Outward just narrowly missed the mark.
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Apr 4, 2019Outward is a survival RPG that might seem a bit chaotic at first, but it might be able to entertain those who can overcome its many flaws.
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Apr 10, 2019Quotation forthcoming.
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Apr 3, 2019Outward has two natures: there is the hardcore role-playing game capable to engage the player, but there is also one of the crudest titles of the year.
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Mar 26, 2019Taken as a whole, Outward practically screams "cult classic." Its consistent challenge, cumbersome combat, and co-op systems won't resonate with everyone. But for a particular type of player—ones that don't mind trading dozens of frustrating moments for open-ended experiences—Nine Dot Studios' RPG is sure to find a dedicated audience. Outward's aspirations are commendable, but just like its protagonist, the end result is just average.
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Mar 26, 2019Outward is simultaneously mesmerizing and full of missteps. What could have been a truly special game is damaged by how tedious and ill-advised so many of its design decisions are.
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Apr 26, 2019A difficult survival game with some interesting elements that is significantly hindered by tedious mechanics and a superficial world.
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Apr 10, 2019Outward is an open-world survival RPG that starved me of fun and left me thirsty for bug fixes and a better combat system.
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Mar 28, 2019But that travel, maaaaan. It absolutely nails it. If you’ve ever sold nearly everything you own and bought a plane ticket to somewhere that sounds cool, if you’ve ever read ‘On the Road’ and ‘The Beach’ on an airport bench because you’re that much of a walking cliché, it’ll resonate with you immediately. It understands that a heavy bag can make you feel lighter, for all the cut tethers it signifies.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 111 out of 175
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Mixed: 21 out of 175
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Negative: 43 out of 175
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Mar 28, 2019
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Mar 26, 2019
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Mar 26, 2019Cons: empty open world, outdated and clunky combat, ton of bugs and bad performance, unbalanced enemies