Outward

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7.1

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  1. nilsy
    Apr 7, 2020
    4
    Cant remember the name of a single NPC
    Lack of content and bad battle mechanics.
  2. username1222
    Jun 27, 2021
    0
    This game is a total joke. It seems like an old school RPG at first but they made it retarded. You can't jump, you can't save the game and then when you get out of town you die of cold instantly. what a **** CHORE. I don't get why dumb as **** devs make such CHORE games. isn't it supposed to be fun ? Idiots.
  3. lapkina
    Nov 24, 2020
    3
    Laughably bad and overpriced. I like the idea of sandbox rpg with survival stuff, but maybe if it's price was around 10 buck i would say that this is not awful, just bad and unpolished game for one evening. Poor perfomance on high-end pc, ugly character models and clunkiest combat i've seen. Not worth it.
  4. Berkaydesu
    Mar 1, 2020
    7
    Good game with a huge potential to be a great one, I just hope the dev group won't waste that
  5. AzorAhay
    Dec 24, 2021
    5
    Me and my friend enjoy this game (with all problems) until we get to Vendavel Fortress, get in mine to work, we run from there paying 30 silver and lost everything, we go back and die from guards trying get our stuff back, when wake up my friend have he's backpack but me no, I lost it forever, very bad bug. I'm mad and sad now because this game have so much potential but I lost all myMe and my friend enjoy this game (with all problems) until we get to Vendavel Fortress, get in mine to work, we run from there paying 30 silver and lost everything, we go back and die from guards trying get our stuff back, when wake up my friend have he's backpack but me no, I lost it forever, very bad bug. I'm mad and sad now because this game have so much potential but I lost all my progression because of this.
    Plus some problems of the game, poor combat, poor level design, poor graphics (not very bad, okay for this game), poor story, poor characterizations, open world feel empty...    … Expand
  6. Alias243
    Jan 13, 2023
    3
    A lot of people have mentioned that this game is difficult. That's fine. I'm okay with the fact that on the map you aren't given your location. I'm fine with the lack of fast travel as tedious as it is. What I can't get over is how unnecessarily grindy the economy is and the garbage combat with no real skill.

    I'm a gamer that enjoys a challenge. I have played and beaten all of the souls    A lot of people have mentioned that this game is difficult. That's fine. I'm okay with the fact that on the map you aren't given your location. I'm fine with the lack of fast travel as tedious as it is. What I can't get over is how unnecessarily grindy the economy is and the garbage combat with no real skill.

    I'm a gamer that enjoys a challenge. I have played and beaten all of the souls games and many others like them. I love a combat system that rewards timely dodges and parries, but in this game the blocking and recovery after a weapon swing make combat a game of patience and armor statistics.

    Hitboxes make no sense and no matter how I try spacing just doesn't work. I really wanted to like this game since I'm always on the lookout for Local Splitscreen games I can play with my girlfriend, but after 6-7 hours I just can't find a reason to keep going.

    This is nothing like Dark Souls, there is no skill in this combat system.    … Expand
  7. Zenren
    Feb 10, 2020
    4
    I wanted to like this game. It seemed to have so much potential, however it's just not there. The initial mission is difficult to complete, ended up dying and having no where to rest, had to restart the game because I had my bedroll in my backpack. Just buy something else. If it was $14.99 or less it could be a weekend diversion, but honestly I doubt it will be anything more than that forI wanted to like this game. It seemed to have so much potential, however it's just not there. The initial mission is difficult to complete, ended up dying and having no where to rest, had to restart the game because I had my bedroll in my backpack. Just buy something else. If it was $14.99 or less it could be a weekend diversion, but honestly I doubt it will be anything more than that for most people.

    Pros-

    Survival game. It does it poorly, very poorly, but it is supposed to be a survival game.

    Cons-

    Poor graphics- maybe it was designed to run on any machine, but even at ultra and high the graphics are really bad.
    Controls- Difficult and awkward, can't enter combat without tabbing and locking onto your enemy, or else you will never be able to aim at them. Very poorly done. Also keep in mind there is no Jump. Literally a foot high wall will prevent you from moving forward. Just lazy programming at its finest.

    Final Verdict- Don't buy this game, there are so many good games out there. The hype from big name gaming mags has a lot to do with advertising dollars, not actual gameplay.    … Expand
  8. Nosmont
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    You don't need incredible graphics to make a good game. This by the way is an amazing game.
    There is no hand holding, it is quite difficult as well. But the number 1 reason to get this? FRIGGEN SPLITSCREEN COUCH CO-OP Number 2? No buying items in game with real world cash/ no loot boxes. If anything, get this game to play that, have put 3 hours into the co-op mode and it is just about the    You don't need incredible graphics to make a good game. This by the way is an amazing game.
    There is no hand holding, it is quite difficult as well. But the number 1 reason to get this? FRIGGEN SPLITSCREEN COUCH CO-OP Number 2? No buying items in game with real world cash/ no loot boxes. If anything, get this game to play that, have put 3 hours into the co-op mode and it is just about the most fun I have had in years.
    It is funny how a game with dated graphics, and made by a team of 10 people invokes the same enjoyment of exploration that only Breath of the Wild was able to do so well.    … Expand
  9. MGee
    Jul 30, 2020
    0
    Don't believe the people who say this is like Gothic 1/2 or some other Piranha Bytes game. Those are actually good games. This sure as hell isn't. It does everything those games do, but poorly. Poor combat, poor crafting, poor level design, poor graphics, poor story, poor characterizations, poor absolutely everything having to do with this game. This is one of the rare instancesDon't believe the people who say this is like Gothic 1/2 or some other Piranha Bytes game. Those are actually good games. This sure as hell isn't. It does everything those games do, but poorly. Poor combat, poor crafting, poor level design, poor graphics, poor story, poor characterizations, poor absolutely everything having to do with this game. This is one of the rare instances where I think a zero-rated review is absolutely justified.… Expand
  10. DeepspaceAU
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    I love this game. Not for everyone, but if you crave old school open world games, it delivers beautifully. It's a bizarre cross between dark age of camelot, DDO, early elder scrolls, a 3D version of wizardry 8, ultima 9 ascension (you read that right), with a pinch of dragon's dogma, and then add survival elements. It really brings back that 90's rpg vibe very nicely. The genius is theI love this game. Not for everyone, but if you crave old school open world games, it delivers beautifully. It's a bizarre cross between dark age of camelot, DDO, early elder scrolls, a 3D version of wizardry 8, ultima 9 ascension (you read that right), with a pinch of dragon's dogma, and then add survival elements. It really brings back that 90's rpg vibe very nicely. The genius is the death system, which for some reason just keeps you going back, when in many other games I would have ragequit by now. I love the combination of fantasy and survival, and I can't think of any game that has done this before...although kingdom come does come to mind. Yes, there is some janky combat. Get over it. It seems that some folks don't like it, but if you like a deep old school rpg with survival management, then this may be your favourite new game.… Expand
  11. gokury
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Outward 2 whennnnnnnn???????????????
    Outward 2 whennnnnnnn???????????????
    Outward 2 whennnnnnnn???????????????
    Outward 2 whennnnnnnn???????????????
  12. Steve4500
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    Fantastic, this takes me back to the Gothic series, mixed with a tiny sprinking of dark souls.

    Oh and its split screen coop! As a 90's gamer this is a dream come true. No transactions, no pay to play. What a refreshing approach in a market flooded with underwhelming £50 AAA games that take 7 hours to finish.
  13. Ignatius3
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Truly, this game is a diamond in the rough. With the bad taste left by Fallout 76 and Anthem (debatable) Outward is the knight in shining armor coming to save the day! Ironic given how you aren't the hero. I really do love this game and cannot wait to see what Nine Dots will be up to next.

    Pros: Hard, but rather fair combat that will appeal to fans of action games or dare I    Truly, this game is a diamond in the rough. With the bad taste left by Fallout 76 and Anthem (debatable) Outward is the knight in shining armor coming to save the day! Ironic given how you aren't the hero. I really do love this game and cannot wait to see what Nine Dots will be up to next.

    Pros: Hard, but rather fair combat that will appeal to fans of action games or dare I Souls-borne, beautiful art style, a sense of exploration reminiscent of Breath of the Wild, robust crafting system, interesting survival mechanics that add to the game without making it tedious.

    Cons: Literally only the fact that the graphics are subpar by AAA standards, but come on, graphics do not mak-eth the game.

    Conclusion: A lot of critics have been doing their job and criticizing this game, but it feels rather unfair to do this. Sure the graphics may not be up to date, and it may have a collection of bugs, but it was released yesterday. Just look at what happened to the Witcher 3. It released with a slew of bugs but people gave it a chance and it became one of the best RPG's of all time. So give Outward a chance. It really is a deep, immersive, RPG that brings back memories of Gothic, Risen, and Fable with a bit of Morrowind in there. I really think that this has the possiblity to be big but it justs needs people to have an open mind. And no, the game is not empty to all who say that. Adventure isn't going to be every 50 meters like in Skyrim. But when you do find it, the rewards are sublime.    … Expand
  14. slenk
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    This is an ambitious game by a small dev team. Absolutely loving my time in the game and being an ordinary adventurer in an extraordinary world. Outward doesn't hold your hand, something too many games do nowadays, and it's a refreshing change of pace. Can't wait to see what Nine Dots does next!
  15. Gamertimexxx
    Jun 24, 2019
    1
    Please do not compare this clunky unintuitive mess to dark souls or fable. Everything ‘interesting’ about the gameplay is a bland quirk to add difficulty to an otherwise personalityless game. The world may have been interesting if it were at all populated or had anything to do in it except excessive walking. Literally play anything else.
  16. Vollos
    Oct 5, 2019
    1
    I created an account to warn others to not buy this game.

    Outward was on sale for $25 from $40. I wanted something fun to play with a friend, and we could go exploring the world together. Well, I thought I'd try it out before I wrangled someone into buying this. Which was a good idea! It HAD a good start, Shipwrecked on a beach, a chance to explore the countryside! Nope, you go    I created an account to warn others to not buy this game.

    Outward was on sale for $25 from $40. I wanted something fun to play with a friend, and we could go exploring the world together. Well, I thought I'd try it out before I wrangled someone into buying this.

    Which was a good idea!

    It HAD a good start, Shipwrecked on a beach, a chance to explore the countryside! Nope, you go to sleep and get teleported to your home which is promptly taken from you for a quest you have three in game days to complete. Don’t like it? Get Rekt.

    Figured I would go outside to farm some kills to make money to get house back, can’t leave the city until I get a waterskin, a backpack, and a weapon. Awesome! Slowing down progress! Fun times! /s.

    Finally get outside, combat is clunky, weird, and punishing.
    * You will get swarmed and murdered
    * The swing animations make it easy to miss targets
    * You will die, and it will not get better.
    * no agro falloff for monsters, they will follow you back to town.

    I'm fine with a game being hard. Darksouls and monster hunter have some bullcrap mechanics where the game hits the "you lose" button. Fine, I can handle that. I feel like Outward was hitting that button from start to finish.

    I ended up refunding this game in the end, I only had 2 hours maximum to test before steam stops you from refunding. I only needed 41 minutes.

    Other complaints:
    Human resources found homeless people to do the voice acting.
    Steam reviews/PC gamer review feels like it has been manipulated.
    There is no way this game is worthwhile or enjoyable. Even if some people enjoy being pooped on, or beaten, this game should not even fulfill those kinks.

    Outward Release Date: Mar 26, 2019.
    Good games don't go on sale for 40% off 6 months after release.

    To the people who made this game, I’m sorry. I know this isn’t what you wanted to make. It’s probably management's fault. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope the next game you make isn’t a complete dumpster fire.    … Expand
  17. ClarkKunt
    May 28, 2020
    8
    It’s pretty hard to get in to the game at first., but it’s worth it.... and for studio of this size is game like Outward incredible accomplishement.

    +Co-op (full time, no half assed stuff) +Big region open world with lots of interesting places to explore +RPG elements are interesting and different +death/respawn system (you can’t save manually) +great magic system +good    It’s pretty hard to get in to the game at first., but it’s worth it.... and for studio of this size is game like Outward incredible accomplishement.

    +Co-op (full time, no half assed stuff)
    +Big region open world with lots of interesting places to explore
    +RPG elements are interesting and different
    +death/respawn system (you can’t save manually)
    +great magic system
    +good crafting/cooking/alchemy system
    +survival elements (at first I thought it was **** but in time i found appreciation for the immersion that this stuff brings to table)

    -graphics
    -sounds
    -melee combat is not great, but not terrible
    -story just average, but that’s because it’s not main focus of the game    … Expand
  18. Elco32
    Apr 15, 2019
    4
    Combat is bad. And I like Gothic and Risen. This is just bad combat. And the world is empty, the interface is dated. Nothing about this game says quality or fun. I asked for a refund. Hopefully I didn't put quite 2 hours into it,
  19. Codems
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    I have played for 5 hours, for now the game is spectacular, is a role-playing game like others of the genre but has peculiarities that make it even better game.

    The open world favors exploration and does not chain you to mission after mission following a story. As you play you realize that everything is against you, both the environment providing you with illness and tiredness as    I have played for 5 hours, for now the game is spectacular, is a role-playing game like others of the genre but has peculiarities that make it even better game.

    The open world favors exploration and does not chain you to mission after mission following a story.

    As you play you realize that everything is against you, both the environment providing you with illness and tiredness as well as the enemies themselves.

    In the world that Outward proposes there are no heroes, it is only you against the world.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  20. Kafkan
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    Después de leer muchos comentarios negativos por su apartado gráfico (cierto es que no son lo mejor del mundo) y su dificultad, he de decir que el juego te da una libertad enorme con multitud de oportunidades y además a esto le añades el modo coop que le añade un plus de diversión.
    Un rpg de corte clásico que no agradará a todos pero si a los que busquen un reto como los de antes.
  21. mikesuper666
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    It's a wonderful game, with cooperative graphics ambition graphics and exelent animations.
    I highly recommend this game fdeitos for only 10 people and with very few bugs that may have already been resolved at that time.
    I leave here my public congratulations to the creators of this game. Portguês... É um jogo maravilhoso, com o modo cooperativo gráficos ambientação e animações    It's a wonderful game, with cooperative graphics ambition graphics and exelent animations.
    I highly recommend this game fdeitos for only 10 people and with very few bugs that may have already been resolved at that time.
    I leave here my public congratulations to the creators of this game.

    Portguês...
    É um jogo maravilhoso, com o modo cooperativo gráficos ambientação e animações exelentes.
    Recomendo muito esse jogo fdeitos por apenas 10 pessoas e com muitos poucos bugs que pode até ja ter sido resolvidas nesse momento.
    Deixo aqui meus parabéns publico para os criadores deste jogo.    … Expand
  22. Rose_
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Very good to play, you'll have a lot of fun, tho I do recommend using a wiki, the game is a bit confusing but very fun
  23. Kimikal
    Apr 1, 2019
    10
    Este juego es BRUTAL.

    Sin llevar apenas 13h con el mismo (haciendo el tutorial detenidamente, aprendiendo las mecánicas y jugando los primeros minutos de la campaña), uno se da cuenta del potencial que tiene entre manos. Se puede decir que técnicamente Outward no es un juego destacable, pero ojo, para nada es malo, cumple y en ciertos aspectos de manera notable; donde para mí el juego    Este juego es BRUTAL.

    Sin llevar apenas 13h con el mismo (haciendo el tutorial detenidamente, aprendiendo las mecánicas y jugando los primeros minutos de la campaña), uno se da cuenta del potencial que tiene entre manos. Se puede decir que técnicamente Outward no es un juego destacable, pero ojo, para nada es malo, cumple y en ciertos aspectos de manera notable; donde para mí el juego realmente despunta es en la jugabilidad, la esencia del entretenimiento, hace una mezcla excelente de títulos como por ejemplo Skyrim, Don't Starve, Montser Hunter o Dark Souls, por mencionar algunos, ofreciéndote un poquito de lo mejor de cada uno y consigue que para los amantes de este tipo de juegos una experiencia original con personalidad propia.

    A disfrutarlo.

    Puntos a destacar:
    - Originalidad en muchos aspectos: mecánica de juego, argumento, realismo, etc.
    - La mezcla RPG y supervivencia es una locura.
    - Banda sonora.
    - Dificultad alta, exige un alto nivel de gestión de inventario y preparación previa.
    - Controles muy bien adaptados con gamepad (recomiendo jugar con este).
    - Cooperativo local y online.    … Expand
  24. IrishNinja
    Apr 12, 2019
    10
    TL,DR: Buy it, because it's an awesome experience and this dev should be rewarded for their efforts.

    This game pays homage to various mechanics and designs of older RPG's that are almost non-existent in today's AAA market, while adding its own spice. As someone who grew up playing games like Morrowind, Ultima, Everquest and even Materia Magica; this title brings me back to those roots    TL,DR: Buy it, because it's an awesome experience and this dev should be rewarded for their efforts.

    This game pays homage to various mechanics and designs of older RPG's that are almost non-existent in today's AAA market, while adding its own spice. As someone who grew up playing games like Morrowind, Ultima, Everquest and even Materia Magica; this title brings me back to those roots in so many ways.

    I personally don't think it's empty, and graphically while the character models are a bit dated, overall it's a gorgeous game with great music. A lot of the game focuses on immersive survival and difficult combat, they can't just have mobs of enemies everywhere. The Health and Stamina system coupled with food, water, sleep, and weather, forces you to really prep for adventuring Outward into the world. And really consider what fights you pick as you're adventuring, as it only has a built in Autosave, no manual save. Little things like choosing not to sleep directly on or next to a path even play into the ambush chance while you sleep. Or having a campfire to keep you warm at night so you don't catch a cold. Etc.

    And while the game has its flaws, namely some simple quality of life stuff and various bugs (the latter I'm sure will be patched in time). I think all of the good this game offers far outweighs the bad, especially when you consider this is an Indie title made by a small Developer Studio . And if you truly want to challenge yourself and not be Hand-held or Spoon-fed like a pleb, you should try this game.    … Expand
  25. yousuck55
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    this game is to hard and needs to much brain for most gaming tester sites :)
    that means, its a awesome game for ppl who like real games and not interactive movie crap
    hulda
  26. LordAzuRa
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Absolutely lovely title!

    Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there's lots and lots to do! It always manages to pique my sense of curiosity, there's always something I'm wondering about and something I want to do. Sure the world isn't extremely over-populated... but I believe that's part of the vision that sparked    Absolutely lovely title!

    Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there's lots and lots to do! It always manages to pique my sense of curiosity, there's always something I'm wondering about and something I want to do.

    Sure the world isn't extremely over-populated... but I believe that's part of the vision that sparked the creation of this game. Again, this is an adventure simulator... and part of an adventure, is seeking an adventure. In plain fields, in real life, there isn't a point of interest every 50 meters.

    They take a few very interesting twist on well known game play elements (see Magic, Alchemy, etc.)

    Sure there's a few frustrations here and there, and a few issues here and there, but overall I am so pleased with the title that I believe it deserves a well rounded 10/10.

    Oh did I mentioned it has Drop In/Drop Out SPLIT-SCREEN COOP!?    … Expand
  27. kaltorak
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    Awesome game. It's a mix of Dragons Dogma + Monster Hunter + Gothic

    From Dragon's Dogma: The general feel of the type of game From Monster Hunter: The type of progression and activities. There isnt xp or levels, but there is a lot of progression through items, money, recipes and trainers From Gothic: The nostalgia, the story type, the awesomeness, and yes, also a bit the    Awesome game. It's a mix of Dragons Dogma + Monster Hunter + Gothic

    From Dragon's Dogma: The general feel of the type of game

    From Monster Hunter: The type of progression and activities. There isnt xp or levels, but there is a lot of progression through items, money, recipes and trainers

    From Gothic: The nostalgia, the story type, the awesomeness, and yes, also a bit the clunkiness.

    The game is hard. But not dark souls hard. It's also hard to know what you are supposed to be doing. It has a steep learning curve, but it is awesome    … Expand
  28. GrilledBacon
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    Gothic + Dark souls + Survival = Instant classic

    Play if you love hardcore RPG games.
  29. CRISTIAN9505
    Apr 9, 2019
    10
    es un juego increíble, no cuenta con los mejores gráficos, pero te brinda algo que muchos juegos AAA modernos no logran llegar a hacer, inmersión total y una experiencia fantástica
  30. KhaimovMR
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Best Fantasy RPG, that I've played in years.
    Want a Survival + Fantasy RPG? Get the Outward.

    The only con is a lack of information on it - the hardcore gameplay is much harder without any info on the game.
    Loved it anyway!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Cubed3
    May 9, 2019
    40
    Outward isn't so much bad as it is outwardly bland. Bolstered by its genuinely endearing premise, and an emphasis on a more "human" approach to the RPG genre, the title is simultaneously held back by lacklustre presentation, an underwhelming combat system, and a main game that goes on far too long to justify the onslaught of hostility thrown at the player. The survival elements do help to keep the experience engaging, but, more often than not, they hold back what would otherwise be a rather atmospheric and pleasant action-RPG. The hostility on offer is a genuine strength on a conceptual level, but it perhaps goes too far, resulting in an RPG that can't quite overcome its flaws despite its qualities.
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  2. The Overpowered Noobs
    Apr 26, 2019
    50
    A difficult survival game with some interesting elements that is significantly hindered by tedious mechanics and a superficial world.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Apr 15, 2019
    70
    Outward 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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