The Outer Worlds

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  1. The_Eleatic
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    I didn't take to this game, at first. I started playing at launch and, about eight hours in, simply lost interest. The review I wrote at that time is below.

    Nine months later, I've given the game another chance, playing it through from beginning to end. It's more engaging and more satisfying than I had thought. I've come to appreciate that the story is modest in its scope and ambition,    I didn't take to this game, at first. I started playing at launch and, about eight hours in, simply lost interest. The review I wrote at that time is below.

    Nine months later, I've given the game another chance, playing it through from beginning to end. It's more engaging and more satisfying than I had thought. I've come to appreciate that the story is modest in its scope and ambition, entirely self-contained (no sequel-bait here), and reasonably well crafted. I'm just not sure it will linger long in my memory.

    The game mechanics, visual style, and exploration potential of the game are serviceable.

    With this revision, I'm also changing my rating from 5/10 to 8/10. It's a good game, though I don't think it's a great one.
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    Previous review:

    The best thing I can say about The Outer Worlds is that it is no less than a competently constructed RPG. The very worst I can say is that it is no more than a competently constructed RPG.

    It looks okay, all the various mechanics work as well as they need to, but it somehow fails to engage the imagination. Eight hours in, I'm having trouble finding the motivation to continue.

    There isn't one big reason for this, as far as I can tell, but a number of little things that are pushing me away, preventing any kind of immersion or emotional engagement:

    - the overall look of the game is flat and dull; it's not actually ugly, in that brownish-greenish New Vegas kind of way, just not very interesting;
    - related to this, the landscapes and buildings are small and spare, almost to the point of being simplistic; there's nothing here that calls me to explore, nothing to inspire wonder;
    - the style of the architecture, clothing, and technological devices is cute, but entirely derivative; it comes across as a strange mix of Bioshock Infinite and Firefly; the dining area on the Unreliable is a ringer for the dining area on Serenity, and - with all due respect to the voice-acting talents of Ashly Burch - the character of Parvati is essentially a discount Kaylee;
    - possibly major characters are introduced in off-hand and perfunctory ways, and we're given no reason to really care about them at all;
    - the story is a paint-by-the-numbers corporate-dystopia affair, even more broad and ham-handed in its satire than the Fallout franchise - or even the Borderlands franchise; again, there's little here that's novel or compelling or revelatory;
    - choices do seem to shape the story, but the writing is such that I never feel the weight of them, perhaps again because I'm given so little reason to care what happens to any of these people.

    To weigh in on the inescapable comparison, I found Fallout 4 to be in many ways less competent in its execution than The Outer Worlds, but far, far more engaging. I happily poured hundreds of hours into romping around the Commonwealth, bugs and wonky mechanics and all, but I'll have to grit my teeth to get through 30 hours in the Halcyon Colony.    … Expand
  2. ValentinSvensbe
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Runs smoothly on high settings even on older beginner hardware, looks beautiful and I didn't encountered any bugs. That's how a game should be released.

    The stories are as good and complex as expected from obsidian. The gameplay is easy to understand, good to handle and the right amount of complex. The extremely good dialogue is perfectly voiced. The interface clean and intuitive. Sadly,    Runs smoothly on high settings even on older beginner hardware, looks beautiful and I didn't encountered any bugs. That's how a game should be released.

    The stories are as good and complex as expected from obsidian. The gameplay is easy to understand, good to handle and the right amount of complex. The extremely good dialogue is perfectly voiced. The interface clean and intuitive.

    Sadly, the world looks a bit bland and dead. No daily life, no happenings, rearly any movement, no kids and often the same dialogues of by standing npcs. That's why it doesn't feel alive, if you aren't involved in a quest or dialogue.

    All in all its a great, interesting and motivating game.    … Expand
  3. PiotrGracz
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    When it comes to mechanics, the game resembles games from Bethesda. Everyone wondered before the premiere whether the game would be as good as Fallout New Vegas. I could write to you: The Outer Worlds is even better than New Vegas, better than Fallout 4. It's a real RPG, not an adventure game with RPG elements. Obsidian showed Bethesda how to do role-playing games.
  4. Ryskim
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    The only reason why I'm not giving it a 10 is the lack of a third person view. Don't take me wrong, the game is amazing as it is, but with the 3rd person view this would be an absolute legendary masterpiece.

    I love the universe, the skills and perks, the weapons, the characters, the music... everything in this game is impregnated with that magical touch that only Obsidian can have. Last    The only reason why I'm not giving it a 10 is the lack of a third person view. Don't take me wrong, the game is amazing as it is, but with the 3rd person view this would be an absolute legendary masterpiece.

    I love the universe, the skills and perks, the weapons, the characters, the music... everything in this game is impregnated with that magical touch that only Obsidian can have. Last time I felt so nice when playing a space RPG was with KOTOR 2.

    Thank you, Obsidian, you really met my expectations. Not fully, but I forgive you for the lack of 3rd person because the game is so good.    … Expand
  5. BathroomSync
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    The Outer Worlds definitely lives up to its spiritual predecessor, Fallout: New Vegas in many ways. Player influence on the world around them is immense, there are too many interesting characters to count, and the writing is excellent.
    The Outer Worlds was announced and came out at a perfect time, a time when confidence in Bethesda's Fallout franchise was at an all-time low and long-time    The Outer Worlds definitely lives up to its spiritual predecessor, Fallout: New Vegas in many ways. Player influence on the world around them is immense, there are too many interesting characters to count, and the writing is excellent.
    The Outer Worlds was announced and came out at a perfect time, a time when confidence in Bethesda's Fallout franchise was at an all-time low and long-time fans of the series desperately desired a worthy replacement.
    I really do hope The Outer Worlds launches a franchise, because we need a new Fallout.    … Expand
  6. SpleenSplitta
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    10/10 Pure Perfection, it's Fallout but better with a bit of Bioshock. Congratulations Obsidian great work! GOTY CONTENDER.
  7. UltiDK
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    PROS:
    Different setting and story, many dialogue options and multiple ways to tacke the objective, great gunplay for an RPG, the Fallout game we needed.

    CONS:
    Graphics aren't as good as other newer titles, main story is a bit short.
  8. mattyiceboy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Not flashy, but made with soul for the fans. If you miss when Bethesda made good games, this one is for you.
  9. SMOKE911
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This was long over due. Game is great, full of story and adventure. I am so happy i get tears when I think about how long its been since we got a really good game to play. I actually like interacting with NCPs and asking questions, to figure out if I can persuade them or get more information out of them. The overall map is small, but I think that's what makes is so great. It is not anThis was long over due. Game is great, full of story and adventure. I am so happy i get tears when I think about how long its been since we got a really good game to play. I actually like interacting with NCPs and asking questions, to figure out if I can persuade them or get more information out of them. The overall map is small, but I think that's what makes is so great. It is not an empty world where you have to travel boring terrain and go far distances for quests. Best of all, you don't have to spend $60 to play the game. All you need is a Xbox subscription… Expand
  10. Fair344
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is what I wanted from Bethesda for Fallout 4. True RPG fans are going to love this game.
    Also after 5 hours of gameplay I have yet to encounter a bug or crash to desktop. Well done, Obsidian!
  11. kbx
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    I had a great time playing this. Very good game. I will compare it to Fallout 4. F4 has a better graphics, guns and visually better world overall, but TOW has better story, much better dialogues and many choices that affect ending etc.
  12. Moeinh77
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Amazing game, very entertaining. The possibilities are endless, I don't know how they have included so much content in the game with so much variation in dialogues and events. The cartooni graphics is kinda interesting as well and the world is very colorful which I really prefer to a grey world like fallout's. Totally worth spending time in it.
  13. borla
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Pretty good game, with nice graphics and good characters. I highly recommend this game if you like fall out new vegas.
  14. StarkAgentos
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру часов за 5 на концовку, в которой ГГ спас Финеаса. Крутая РПГ с красивой графикой, тонной юмора, интересным сюжетом, классной стрельбой и харизматичными персонажами.
  15. MoratoryMold249
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Отлично прописанные диалоги, интересная вселенная, интересный сюжет.
  16. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    8/10........................................................................................
  17. palombo
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    Loved the ambient and NPCs. Would very much recommend and look forward to playing part 2!
  18. DarthDerivativ
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Astounding game which shows that Obsidian is still rock-solid when it comes to writing, atmosphere, and an all-around delightful experience when it comes to a campaign.
  19. M_Singular
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    I completely understand the low and average scores. I really do. I mean... this is a game that feels like ti was developed in a time capsule or something. The people at Obsidian seem to have ignored every game that has come out in the past decade or so and released in 2020 what feels like a game that would have already felt kind of old in 2010. Yet I can't help but love it, because this isI completely understand the low and average scores. I really do. I mean... this is a game that feels like ti was developed in a time capsule or something. The people at Obsidian seem to have ignored every game that has come out in the past decade or so and released in 2020 what feels like a game that would have already felt kind of old in 2010. Yet I can't help but love it, because this is a game that's right up my alley.

    Fallout: New Vegas is probably my favourite RPG of all time. And Mass Effect is probably my favourite trilogy of all time. So a game that combines the two is something I'm going to like no matter what, and if you spice the whole thing with a bit of Firefly flavour? Man... I'm going to LOVE IT. And that's what this is, basically.

    So yeah, I get why some may have felt disapointed by it. Why maybe some people wanted something... I don't know, more modern, more flashy, deeper, more complex or whatever. I totally do. It's understandable. But I can't lie, man, I just liked this a lot.    … Expand
  20. Closeremperor16
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Solid game with fun mechanics. The maps are not huge but are densely packed with stuff to do. The skills again are nothing new but are really well implemented. Manipulating the world based on the skills you have is fun. Combat isn't super difficult but it is fun. All in all its a solid game with good writing and lots of old school role playing systems to mess about with. Its fun if notSolid game with fun mechanics. The maps are not huge but are densely packed with stuff to do. The skills again are nothing new but are really well implemented. Manipulating the world based on the skills you have is fun. Combat isn't super difficult but it is fun. All in all its a solid game with good writing and lots of old school role playing systems to mess about with. Its fun if not genre defining and thats good enough for me. Graphics are a bit spotty though. Some of its great but the draw distance on enviroments isnt great.… Expand
  21. OMGCatTreatz
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    It took about thirty minutes from hearing "Fallout-like game from the team that made New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity" to discovering it was on the Epic Games platform, then still saying "Shut up and take my money".

    The game is your standard FPS romp with the ability to tactically slow down time to some degree in combat for a few seconds, which is explained in game as a side-effect    It took about thirty minutes from hearing "Fallout-like game from the team that made New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity" to discovering it was on the Epic Games platform, then still saying "Shut up and take my money".

    The game is your standard FPS romp with the ability to tactically slow down time to some degree in combat for a few seconds, which is explained in game as a side-effect from being thawed out after decades of cryo-sleep. This is set against a heavily-corporate-themed space western. (In this sole regard it is like Borderlands, ramped up. It works.) Over the course of the adventure, you'll experience other VERY not-quite-Fallout aspects. There's a companion system which lets you carry a couple of bullet sponges with you wherever you go. They all have backstories you can help them resolve for extra xp. There's stats, a perk system, inventory to juggle, locks to pick, machines to hack, and many, many conversations to blunder through morally ambiguous choices with dialogue trees. Let's be honest, there is nothing "ground breaking" about this game, but there are some interesting design choices.

    In a curious repudiation of the current trend to have giant massive sandboxes with points of interest to discover and explore, there are instead smaller maps that are dense with content. Over the course of the game you visit more than a half dozen or so planets, moons, and stellar entities, but all of the play areas are only as big as they need to be to present the content you are expected to complete. One of the later maps is a very small sub-section of a city-- but nearly every other door leads to an encounter or is used in some side-quest or another. In short, there's a lot less frittering about the landscape in aimless wandering and more working on quests themselves.

    Keeping true to its roots, you can also avoid a lot of pain simply by having adequate non-combat skills: being able to lie, persuade, and intimidate is just as useful as having a maximized weapon skill. Enemies can be avoided with enough stealth and hacking and lock-picking allows you to subvert otherwise harrowing encounters.

    Consequently, since the game cuts out a lot of the fat, it's a significantly shorter run-through. I'm about 16 hours into the game itself, having completed 90% of the side-quests and optional missions I found. I've just passed "The Point of No Return", so I'm now up against what is presumably the last mission. The shortness works in its favor though, as if it were much longer, one would be prone to complain about the lack of monster, weapon, and armor diversity. You could level up to 30, but at 27 I've run into very few problems where a lack of skill points were preventing me from attempting something critical: you can bolster your skills via armor modifications and what companions you have tagging along.

    If I had to do it over again (and I probably will at some point), I'd run it in hard mode. "Normal" was just a bit too easy. Ammo was always plentiful and I never felt as though I was particularly strapped for anything. As a result I never delved into the tinkering system to modify weapons, rarely used any weapon/armor enhancements, and never saw a need to use any of the endless piles of consumables that was dumped on me at every turn.

    But it is fun? Yes. Where it shines is in the humor, the voice acting, the speedy combat. There's hidden secrets to explore and the trademark humor is spot on. Is it worth $60? No. I'd recommend it in the $30-$40 price point, but I have no regrets supporting this studio.    … Expand
  22. HelloMyDarling
    Nov 4, 2019
    8
    would rate 7.5 if i could
    review in short: its good, worth playing. But not fantastic, could be improved with DLC.
    Review in long: a lot of people seem to be suffering from nostalgia blindness when they compare it to FO3 and FNV (one of which involved a plot line about a villain called "the antagonizer"), both those games had a bigger company behind them and had an established    would rate 7.5 if i could
    review in short: its good, worth playing. But not fantastic, could be improved with DLC.

    Review in long: a lot of people seem to be suffering from nostalgia blindness when they compare it to FO3 and FNV (one of which involved a plot line about a villain called "the antagonizer"), both those games had a bigger company behind them and had an established narrative and setting to work with so of course something new is not going to have as solid a base to build its story on and also... some of their stories were dumb and boy howdy were some of those quests tedious....cough cough sunset sarsaparilla star caps cough cough cappy in a haystack

    on the subject of the story, its fun, quirky, very anti corporate and generally enjoyable and player dialogues never not been fun and you are usually given a good variety of choices. NPC usually aren't as fleshed out as they could be unless they're involved in a main quest and even then not always, but sometimes simplicity is better than over-complicating things and they're usually good enough to be entertaining or interesting. companions generally have pretty good story and motivation for their actions and all their side quests are fun and interesting.

    environments are generally good but the buildings in some of the colonies can be a bit samey.... but this is explained and makes sense narrative wise and most main story areas and buildings show enough variety to be fun and interesting

    Big criticism is the lack of enemy variety, two-three types of dude in "armour" with various colour pallet changes and four or five types of wildlife....

    Guns and melee are alright, the variety isn't huge but it still provides enough to be fun and suit a range of play styles and are generally fun to use. and the mods can be pretty fun but i wish there was a greater variety
    Best part: tinkering, you can spend money to upgrade stuff so if you add an expensive mod the gun can remain useful for longer
    Worst part: breaking down guns means you break down mods, like early on when you're poor this is a real bugger.... especially because you find much better guns on the regular.

    Armour choice is pretty lackluster at least in appearance, but its modding options allow for a great deal of playlist customisation due to their variety and the number equip-able

    Overall its a good game with a really fun story and some nice characters.... but it needs a some polish in order to really shine as brightly as its lineage and in time will likely do so    … Expand
  23. Avoltech
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    The game was really good, but I felt it didn't take enough risks. Many of the choices aren't quite as substantial as they may seem. If you're into fully completing a game, you can easily do that, but a debatable complaint that I may mention is that the game doesn't give you a high enough level cap to fully exploit the skills set in the game. A lot of the armor and weapons are tooThe game was really good, but I felt it didn't take enough risks. Many of the choices aren't quite as substantial as they may seem. If you're into fully completing a game, you can easily do that, but a debatable complaint that I may mention is that the game doesn't give you a high enough level cap to fully exploit the skills set in the game. A lot of the armor and weapons are too repetitive, and it's almost as if the developers were too scared to take a chance, or maybe the development of the game was rushed. The only reason I'm giving this game an above average score is because if you are into story, this game definitely will give you one that will keep you at the edge of your seat.… Expand
  24. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    + original storyline
    + cool weapon designs
    + pretty good facial animations / dialoge
    + loads of choices for problem solving
    - small worlds
    - basic rpg elements
    - loading screens...
    definitely not as good as fallout nv / 3 but at least its original
  25. dosjkafnfdaspjn
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    100% awesome game give it a try if you enjoyed FALLOUT NEW VEGAS. Masterpiece.
  26. coltonious
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    In the hour or so that i've played this game so far, i've come to love it more than most games i've ever played. It is literally just space fallout, and takes what obsidian has worked on in the past and enhances it. Lovable characters and dialogue with a beautiful world makes immersion insanely easy. I have yet to come across a factor in the game that I do not yet love. I can tell thatIn the hour or so that i've played this game so far, i've come to love it more than most games i've ever played. It is literally just space fallout, and takes what obsidian has worked on in the past and enhances it. Lovable characters and dialogue with a beautiful world makes immersion insanely easy. I have yet to come across a factor in the game that I do not yet love. I can tell that this game is going to be high up on my favorite games list for the rest of time. This game should be an indicator to bethesda on how to actually make a fallout game. This will probably take the cake on my game of the year award nomination.… Expand
  27. dracorogue
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    I've been a fan of Fallout since game 1, been a fan of all the Fallouts except for 76. This game is not Fallout, it is a unique game. To me it does not feel like a Fallout game. It is something much more. Outer Worlds is taking ideas from all over the place (fallouts 1-4, Kotor, Tons of Firefly, a little bioshock and borderlands) and they bring it together in a genre bending game that isI've been a fan of Fallout since game 1, been a fan of all the Fallouts except for 76. This game is not Fallout, it is a unique game. To me it does not feel like a Fallout game. It is something much more. Outer Worlds is taking ideas from all over the place (fallouts 1-4, Kotor, Tons of Firefly, a little bioshock and borderlands) and they bring it together in a genre bending game that is greater than the sum of its parts. The dialogue (in my opinion) is intricate and unmatched in any game. The feel of the game while playing is so very much like Firelfly, that this could almost be called a Firefly simulator . If you like a great story with true choice, and you liked the show firefly this is a must have.… Expand
  28. BenJopleck
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Simple , talented , classic rpg like, Obsidian style. As expected fallout in space we’ve got.
  29. bwh31
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    This is a great RPG. The people who are rating it so low obviously were expecting something else other than a "Role Playing" game. It has great dialog, great characters, an interesting world and plot, and multiple ways to play through the game. It's weakest point is probably the gun play, but even that is pretty polished. If you enjoyed old school Bethesda before they got money hungry,This is a great RPG. The people who are rating it so low obviously were expecting something else other than a "Role Playing" game. It has great dialog, great characters, an interesting world and plot, and multiple ways to play through the game. It's weakest point is probably the gun play, but even that is pretty polished. If you enjoyed old school Bethesda before they got money hungry, then you will enjoy this. Between New Vegas, the Pillars games, and now The Outer Worlds, Obsidian has become my favorite studio. Edit - After playing for a few more days I am dropping from a 10 to an 8. This is because I am just having a hard time staying "into it". In Fallout I always had a sense of wonder and mystery and couldn't wait to explore the wasteland.....some of that is lost in the Outer Worlds. Still a really solid game, just not deserving of the 10 I had originally had it pegged at.… Expand
  30. FoxDog
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is game that was developed with love and passion. It has everything i am looking for in a RPG. The charter creation is top notch, dialog & character development is flushed out and the game play/gun play is engaging and fun. Anyone who loved FO NewVegas will love this game.
  31. death12123
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    It's pretty good for what it is. A good single player experience that feels like Fallout but it's not exactly as in depth as I thought it would be. Although I haven't been invested in a Fallout game since 3 and New Vegas, this one managed to pull me in like them. The gameplay feels too easy but the story and dialogue is where it shines. A 60 dollar tag was a little too much asking forIt's pretty good for what it is. A good single player experience that feels like Fallout but it's not exactly as in depth as I thought it would be. Although I haven't been invested in a Fallout game since 3 and New Vegas, this one managed to pull me in like them. The gameplay feels too easy but the story and dialogue is where it shines. A 60 dollar tag was a little too much asking for this. Wait for a sale on the Windows store or get it on Game Pass.… Expand
  32. LinkXCX
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Наследник великой Fallout New Vegas просто не может быть плохим.
  33. RPGisTHE_WAY
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds does one thing an RPG has to do: respect the player's choices. The game is simple, but that is its appeal, the simplicity of a good RPG. The game catches you and disturbs you with the dystopian world you are in. The world reacts to you, what you do has consequences, whether good or bad. The moral freedom is absurd and most impressive is that the game adapts based on what youOuter Worlds does one thing an RPG has to do: respect the player's choices. The game is simple, but that is its appeal, the simplicity of a good RPG. The game catches you and disturbs you with the dystopian world you are in. The world reacts to you, what you do has consequences, whether good or bad. The moral freedom is absurd and most impressive is that the game adapts based on what you do. If you are a fan of RPGs, true RPGs, play it.… Expand
  34. LolitaIsMe
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you shouldOuter Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you should play this game, you will not regret it.… Expand
  35. afxcollin
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Great game! Feels like Fallout with Bioshock art style. Very colorful game. The story is tongue and cheek humor with some goofiness. Best part is the freedom of player choice and how the story reacts to your decisions.
  36. shArk87
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    In an era where main publishers sell us half baked buggy games filled with microtransactions comes this Piece of Art from Obsidian, The Outer Worlds.
    No microtransactions, no paywalls, optimized for every systems and above all, you just get a triple AAA game for my 55 bucks.
    This is the sort of games that needs to be pushed out to consumers. And it's not all, What an awesome narrative,    In an era where main publishers sell us half baked buggy games filled with microtransactions comes this Piece of Art from Obsidian, The Outer Worlds.
    No microtransactions, no paywalls, optimized for every systems and above all, you just get a triple AAA game for my 55 bucks.
    This is the sort of games that needs to be pushed out to consumers.
    And it's not all, What an awesome narrative, i LOVE the story, characters have indeed a meaning of life and have their own personalities.
    I'm just at the beginning and it got me hooked.
    In an industry filled with garbage videogames i can't possibly mark any negatives for the Outer Worlds, everything just works and it's immensely entertaining.

    Thank you Obsidian for this masterpiece, what a wonderfull job you did there.    … Expand
  37. Aarionn
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Playing for 1 hour now and.... what a great start! The game is Fallout that I am been waiting for since FNV. And I already see that I will be playing with few different characters as it seems the reputability is amazing! Well done Obsidian!
  38. Artem5300
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Начнём!!! Первое что мне понравилось в этой игре это создание персонажа, при создание персонажа я сразу вспомнил fallout New vegas и fallout 2 ( в 1 fallout я не играл) второе что мне понравилось это то что как раньше ты можешь выбрать много вариантов ответов, вопросов и т.д и все зависит от того что ты ответил юшь а не как в fallout 4 или в убогой fallout 76))))Начнём!!! Первое что мне понравилось в этой игре это создание персонажа, при создание персонажа я сразу вспомнил fallout New vegas и fallout 2 ( в 1 fallout я не играл) второе что мне понравилось это то что как раньше ты можешь выбрать много вариантов ответов, вопросов и т.д и все зависит от того что ты ответил юшь а не как в fallout 4 или в убогой fallout 76))))
  39. Bilacomy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This game remind me of whats is the best fallout in my opinion, Fallout New Vegas, it has incredible mechanic, story and game-play. Easily one strong competitor for Game Of The Year
  40. srt8cat
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    It is really refreshing in today's age to get a full game with no micro transactions or politics. This is exactly how we used to get games in the 2000s, before the game industry went down a dark path of social political pandering and breaking down games into bits and pieces to sell them as micro transactions.

    The game industry should take some notes here, especially Bethesda (but they    It is really refreshing in today's age to get a full game with no micro transactions or politics. This is exactly how we used to get games in the 2000s, before the game industry went down a dark path of social political pandering and breaking down games into bits and pieces to sell them as micro transactions.

    The game industry should take some notes here, especially Bethesda (but they won't, d'oh).

    As for the game itself, the graphics are beaufitul, I love the art style and setting. The gameplay feels very intuitive and the dialog system is snappy. The characters in this game seem very likable too, which helps alot.

    I was waiting for a game I could lose myself in like I used too, this is that game for me.    … Expand
  41. Kurtkonig
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The humor from original Fallout is back. An extremely good job by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the original Fallout crew. Graphics are meh but who really cares. I have been waiting for such a humorous game for a long time and thank God Obsidian delivered it.
  42. FogCityRoller
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    These people saying "choices don't matter" must be high. One hour into the game I shot a quest NPC and was KOS at a main quest hub permanently. If you decide to be a sarcastic or dismissive **** to everyone you meet, watch companions leave you and the path to completing objectives become more complicated. You can personalize your character interactions however you want. Honestly, what kindThese people saying "choices don't matter" must be high. One hour into the game I shot a quest NPC and was KOS at a main quest hub permanently. If you decide to be a sarcastic or dismissive **** to everyone you meet, watch companions leave you and the path to completing objectives become more complicated. You can personalize your character interactions however you want. Honestly, what kind of choices do you expect to matter more than that?

    I guarantee I can pin down how these "choices don't matter" clowns are playing the game. They're linearly going down the dialogue trees, exhausting all options, without realizing in the process they're eliminating a lot of them--because once you commit to a dialogue tree that is at least semi-diplomatic, a lot of the negative options disappear (which are often towards the bottom). I've reloaded dozens of saves because I couldn't get back to a different outcome that I saw the first time I interacted with an NPC. These are the players that pride themselves on being completionists, because any white unclicked text just triggers their OCD. That is not how you play these types of games.

    As for my personal review of the game. I'm not a fan of the Fallout games at all. I could never manage to get very far in them as I'm not a big fan of the brown/olive green washed out palette. The Outer Worlds on the other hand sucked me in right away. While the facial animations aren't spectacular, the writing and character design is. It takes very few lines of dialogue for me to decide if I really like or hate a character, if I think they're full of **** or if I want to assist in their plight. That takes solid writing to pull off, especially with side quest NPCs. Side quests at this point in my life are often meandering distractions that have little payoff and make the game take longer unnecessarily. I probably won't do all of the side quests in this game, but the few that I have done I actually enjoyed and felt like I was accomplishing something meaningful.

    I love the art direction and think every place I've visited so far is engaging and spectacular. The graphics not being God of War tier does not detract from the art direction.

    The combat does need work. This is one valid complaint that most people can agree on, and my guess is Obsidian thought this was more about the story and relationships with characters than a gunplay theme park. You should still try to make the combat as fun as possible. I hope they can work on this in updates.    … Expand
  43. Raufito
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Classic approach on a rpg. Dialogue system is perfect, weapons and plot is brilliant.
  44. Pakatonobr
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is the game every RPG lover was looking to play. Make no mistake, Outer Worlds can stand on its own legs, which are pillars for an amazing RPG that is based on choice and consequences.

    The Outer Worlds is an RPG rich with attributes, skills, abilities, moral choices, mates who may or may not like you depending on those choices, a karma system, a world rich in history, dialogues and    This is the game every RPG lover was looking to play. Make no mistake, Outer Worlds can stand on its own legs, which are pillars for an amazing RPG that is based on choice and consequences.

    The Outer Worlds is an RPG rich with attributes, skills, abilities, moral choices, mates who may or may not like you depending on those choices, a karma system, a world rich in history, dialogues and quests that change according to your skills and even phobias that are acquired as you play, just to name a few aspects of the game.

    This game carries the mark of Obsidian and simplifying, I can only say that the game follows a simple premise and can even surpass it, which is to be an RPG worthy of being successor to others who made history.    … Expand
  45. Nuxeen
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Incredible game, what Fallout 4 should been. Dialogs are amazing, pretty elaborated, there's a tons of details and all you can do is smile when you notice them. You can see in every corner that the Dev's putted tons of love into their game.
  46. willardtk
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    I've been enjoying this game a lot. It's what I wanted from Fallout 4. The ability to be an evil sack of **** is back!
  47. scon86
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Excellent writing, beautiful scenery, well oiled mechanics. An overall fun game that fills the void that fallout New Vegas left.
  48. Madnessss
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, devs really hit the nail on the head with Outer worlds. A fresh RPG, made the right way
  49. pigsonthewing
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Another great game from Obsidian. I enjoyed the references, style, humor, and characters. I'm not as picky as all the others here that are giving it low ratings. I can see a lot of other people are upset about fetch quests and that its small and bland, blah blah. This was a smaller budget game that isn't trying to go whaling on your wallet, and I am treating it as such.

    It certainly    Another great game from Obsidian. I enjoyed the references, style, humor, and characters. I'm not as picky as all the others here that are giving it low ratings. I can see a lot of other people are upset about fetch quests and that its small and bland, blah blah. This was a smaller budget game that isn't trying to go whaling on your wallet, and I am treating it as such.

    It certainly isn't perfect, but I do firmly believe the price of admission is worth it and companies that are trying to do things the right way deserve to be rewarded. It's sad that its come to this, with companies like EA, Take Two, and Ubisoft always scheming to milk every penny they can from the whales, but hopefully with good sales figures Obsidian and Microsoft will be willing to revisit The Outer Worlds with a big budget sequel.    … Expand
  50. GamesBeatAll
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    It's gorgeous, it's funny, it's varied.
    Great writing. Skills and Perks to fret over as always. Better character generation than expected.
    Lots of loot. I lose myself for hours exploring and searching every nook and cranny.
    Good variety of weapons and armour and combat.
    It fills the RPG gap very nicely for me.
  51. Sp3nc3r_69
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    The Outer Worlds is a phenomenal RPG with a great story about the late stage of a capitalist dystopia in outer space, all the characters are interesting and the semi-open worlds are compelling. Obsidian managed to combine the Fallout and Mass Effect formula to make something beautiful and better with very few flaws.

    I only have two issues with the game so far, lack of a robust gun-play    The Outer Worlds is a phenomenal RPG with a great story about the late stage of a capitalist dystopia in outer space, all the characters are interesting and the semi-open worlds are compelling. Obsidian managed to combine the Fallout and Mass Effect formula to make something beautiful and better with very few flaws.

    I only have two issues with the game so far, lack of a robust gun-play and difficulty balance; Normal is relatively easy while Hard is very close to the hardest difficulty, so I had to start on Normal and later on switch to Hard. I have been waiting for years to play a good RPG with a good story, both Bioware and Bethesda's recent installments (Fallout 4 and Mass Effect Andromeda) were major disappointments for me but I can honestly say that Obsidian surely delivered with the Outer Worlds, I hope they will add big expansions DLC for the game, for a fair price and of great quality ofcourse.    … Expand
  52. ChonkeyDong
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    A wonderful example of what an RPG should be! Great game with a very well written story and characters. A game about player choice and immersion. It is basically Fallout New Vegas... in space. And that is a very good compliment as New Vegas is by far the best game in the Fallout franchise and one of the best RPGs ever made, and it wasn't even made by Bethesda. Keep it up Obsidian, one ofA wonderful example of what an RPG should be! Great game with a very well written story and characters. A game about player choice and immersion. It is basically Fallout New Vegas... in space. And that is a very good compliment as New Vegas is by far the best game in the Fallout franchise and one of the best RPGs ever made, and it wasn't even made by Bethesda. Keep it up Obsidian, one of the last great old school developers who hasn't completely embarrassed themselves with an awful game. They proved years ago that they were the kings of taking an already established IP and making it better, IE New Vegas, South Park, and KOTOR (fight me). They have proven with this game that they can make an original IP and have it be godly!!!… Expand
  53. Kunray
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    its a good game with good controls and its very easy to get used to and its worth every cent i spent :)
    Let's all have a fun time together!!
  54. Aemer35
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This will be a simple review. Disclaimer: I am predisposed to liking this game as a fan of Obsidian and Fallout: New Vegas being my favorite Fallout game. Check out other reviews and broaden your knowledge of the game.

    If you liked Fallout games of old, buy this game. If you're looking for a space Western, deep fps rpg, and want to feel like your choices matter (who doesn't?), buy this    This will be a simple review. Disclaimer: I am predisposed to liking this game as a fan of Obsidian and Fallout: New Vegas being my favorite Fallout game. Check out other reviews and broaden your knowledge of the game.

    If you liked Fallout games of old, buy this game.
    If you're looking for a space Western, deep fps rpg, and want to feel like your choices matter (who doesn't?), buy this game. If you You're on the fence about it, buy this game.
    If none of these apply to You, I'm not sure Outer Worlds will change your mind but it is not a game to be overlooked.
    This game manages to stand out so much more than being just 'a game like Fallout.' I truly believe that in the future we won't be comparing games to Fallout New Vegas. We will be comparing them to this Game and hopefully series.    … Expand
  55. b1zz
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    As someone that grew up as a kid during Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Mass effect, Dragon Age and a young Adult during Fallout NV, Skyrim. I felt I had been forgotten. This game has proves that I haven't, that we haven't.
    Fallout 4 Released, It was a good game, but it wasnt the good game I was expecting or wanted. I wanted to see that meaty RPG I grew up loving. Then mass effect    As someone that grew up as a kid during Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Mass effect, Dragon Age and a young Adult during Fallout NV, Skyrim. I felt I had been forgotten. This game has proves that I haven't, that we haven't.
    Fallout 4 Released, It was a good game, but it wasnt the good game I was expecting or wanted. I wanted to see that meaty RPG I grew up loving. Then mass effect andromeda released. I could look past the weird facial animations but not all the other, far more impactful issues. The writing that just didnt fit the game. Voice acting that felt like the actors were picked up from the front of a gamestop. With voices not matching alien races with very specific types of voices. Dialogue that was void of all meaning and impact. Then in the most intense and life endangering situations, lines of dialogue that sounded like the NPCs and player character were out for a daily stroll around the town lake. It was a huge let down. Hopes were high when Bethesda put on a live stream with the iconic Fallout Please Wait screen. I and hundreds of thousands other people waited. And waited. What happened 24hours later shot goosebumps all over my body. A power armor helmet faded into view. The camera panned out of a sprawling forest, it looked beautiful. But something felt off with Take Me Home, Country Roads playing in the background and nothing looking like it was touched by the war. This was it, we all thought in twitch chat as we sat in disbelief. They heard us on their shortcomings in fallout 4 and only a few years later they've come to make it up to us. Oh boy, we were all naive.

    What ensued was leak after leak from Jason Schrier of kotaku. A pompus man that just wanted a part in the click bait hype train? Nope. He genuinely wanted us to know that we were all so very wrong. Leak after leak pointed out that the game was multiplayer, with base building. We all rationalized it, well the settlement system expanded to be able to be placed anywhere and multiplayer. Ok no big deal a coop fallout with a friend or 2 would be pretty cool, barring no sacrifices were made to the core of what makes a Fallout game. More leaks pointing to be a possible MMO or Rust like game. We all sat in disbelief, "Jason Schriers a **** idiot" I said to others. Heh yea sure. Then at E3 Todd God Howard confirmed our worst nightmares, Jason was 100% right. The one studio with the money to make the RPGs we had grown to love has went to the Darkside with every other studio. That was it.

    In the background of all this I kept my eye on the guys that truly inspired my love into RPG games, Obsidian. During this time, Tyranny, POE 1 & 2, South park-SOT, they were releasing RPGs with meaning. Moral dilemmas, character development that meant something. They had it all, except the money. Developing deep, rich RPGs but in an Isometric POV and usually little VO.
    Watching the game awards in 2018 a trailer came on. I look to the screen after hearing a curious sounding man knocking on glass as I the character looked at him through that glass. I watched, sci fi style music played as I climbed out of that same chamber on what looked to be an alien planet as that same scientist narrated. I heard "the corporations had taken over and started selling all their products way overpriced. I was intrigued. I thought the art style looks really cool, kind of Bioshock style but with a futuristic space twist to it all. My heart started racing a little. Is this another Fallout? Is this a new bioshock? What is this, starfield? I saw this in chat "FingerFlickenBoy- ​Space, space never changes" My heart pounding, a wave of goosebumps over my body I grab my fiances foot as she lie behind me on her phone, and I tell her to look look look!!! Then ellie is on the screen " You have to choose!" she says "You have to choose now!". It shows what we presume to be the man in the armor shot dead and Ellie says "You know you didnt have to shoot either one right? But its fine I guess you just keep being you". I audibly shouted at this point Holy **** Is this what our generation has been begging for? Then " the creators of fallout" pops up, music starts playing, music almost destined to be in this trailer. Heart racing waves and waves of goosebumps rolling over myself, I turn to look at my fiance, her jaw laid open. I shoot a huge smile at her and look back at the screen. "And the developers of Fallout new vegas". This was it, the very thing weve all asked for, for years. Well not exactly, see weve been begging bethesda to concede and just give obsidian a contract for another Fallout but we all know that will never happen and this outcome. This outcome is far better.

    Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky had another brain child called Outer Worlds and oh was it gorgeous. The writing in this game is pristine. The choices and dialogue is what you want in an RPG. The game is amazing. So ill just say a negative. The graphics settings. The inability to remove armor after equipping.    … Expand
  56. davoz28
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Is this what it's like to play a game with 0 bugs on release? I can't remember the last time in 10 years where a game has released in a glorious state like this upon release, and my game library has bloated to over 5k...
    These guys have absolutely nailed it. It's a AA budget with AAA quality. The combat is above average, sound is superb, graphics are I'd say good delivered via unreal    Is this what it's like to play a game with 0 bugs on release? I can't remember the last time in 10 years where a game has released in a glorious state like this upon release, and my game library has bloated to over 5k...
    These guys have absolutely nailed it. It's a AA budget with AAA quality. The combat is above average, sound is superb, graphics are I'd say good delivered via unreal engine (hey guys no game engine tied to fps amirite? *cough creation* and the real star is the story/dialogue. Obsidian has nailed what a game is supposed to be.. FUN! The writing is hilarious. I actually read instead of skim entries.
    Thank god it's available with Gamepass and not just on the EpicFail store. This is a solid game worthy of a day 1 buy.    … Expand
  57. fistpump57
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Absolutely outstanding core gameplay, if you liked Fallout New Vegas... you're gonna love this.
  58. oysteims
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    One of the very few games, in recent years, that had my playing all the way through. The Outer Worlds nail the first-person role-playing genre (i.e. slightly more casual than the isometric style RPG games). The worlds and the way your character travels through it has a lot of similarities to "Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, also (coincidentally) an Obsidian game. Other thanOne of the very few games, in recent years, that had my playing all the way through. The Outer Worlds nail the first-person role-playing genre (i.e. slightly more casual than the isometric style RPG games). The worlds and the way your character travels through it has a lot of similarities to "Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, also (coincidentally) an Obsidian game. Other than that the gameplay has some apparent resemblances to Fallout New Vegas, which is a good thing.

    The game plays excellent; there were no bugs, no filler quests (there is even a joke about this in the game), and the story was very engaging. If you want 20-30 hours of fun, with a game that has tremendous replayability, then this is the game for you. If you're looking for a 100-hour checklist simulator, you will probably be disappointed.

    To recap, one of few games worthy of your time in recent years, if you like first-person role-playing style games.    … Expand
  59. wiski
    Dec 4, 2019
    8
    It's definitely a good game (I'd say 7.5 out of 10, so I'll give it an 8), but I'm already starting to lose interest in it after about 10-11 hours. I think some of the people screaming for 'Game of the Year' might be comparing it a bit too hard to previous Fallout games as opposed to other better story driven RPG's. Sure, compared to the more recent Fallout games, it's amazing, butIt's definitely a good game (I'd say 7.5 out of 10, so I'll give it an 8), but I'm already starting to lose interest in it after about 10-11 hours. I think some of the people screaming for 'Game of the Year' might be comparing it a bit too hard to previous Fallout games as opposed to other better story driven RPG's. Sure, compared to the more recent Fallout games, it's amazing, but compared to some of the other non-Fallout RPG's, Outer Worlds kinda feels like after I get used to the pretty environments all I'm doing is bouncing from one NPC to the other doing either fetch or kill quests with nothing in the story really hooking me and driving me to find out what's next. Sure, I'm only 10-11 hours in, but I would have hoped that by then there would be something that really catches my interest and makes me want to dig deeper, at this point I've started just skipping NPC's because I don't want to get sucked into dialogue trees if they're just going to send me on uninteresting side-quests.

    The graphics are pretty good, with very nice environments, but while the faces and animations are a huge step up from the likes of Fallout, they still look a bit weird. There is a lot of gear and weapons that drop (lots of them just look like recolors though), and that can be a bad thing, as half the time I feel like I'm doing inventory management, and while I can upgrade existing weapons it almost doesn't feel worth it for how fast the game throws stuff at you. I personally prefer having a good piece of gear or weapon that I can keep for a long time over a having to figure out if the new thing that dropped is better every 10 or so minutes.

    Combat is pretty mediocre. The dialogue is well done, and I do like at times where I feel like I am making somewhat difficult decisions, but again, I am starting to just feel bored with the process of hopping from NPC to NPC to get more quests that are basically just either fetch or kill, the dialogue (which can't be skipped if you're reading ahead of the actual voice acting) isn't enough to make me really want to talk to the NPC's. I think at this point I may just try and bust through the main story as fast as I can before I completely lose my will to play the game.    … Expand
  60. Anastasyah
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    The game is pretty awesome BUT...
    Too many women. Too many. They everywhere. And it's annoying.
    I had to manually lower some brightness presets because my eyes were very tired. Sorry for all PS4 players huh.
    And... the game is short. Hope you guys will make it longer and bolder with DLS.
  61. Xargon_
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. .
  62. AbraxoCleaner
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Very good game, It's Indie 2A at it's finest. But, almost paradoxal, it feels more like a Fallout 3 than a full Fallout New Vegas. Something is still missing about the athmosphere, but discovering a new world and a new finely crafted lore really worth it.
  63. BlackMetal
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    I love space smuggling!
    Obsidian Entertainment makes games at his own genre, it called - "Obsidian Game".
    High quality, brilliant sharpened formula.
    It is for all of you out there, Space Cowboys!
    10/10 Fireflies
  64. mobbahobba
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This game is what Fallout 4 should've been. Props to Obsidian for making the best RPG in years!
  65. Amanda5262
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    I make it simple :)
    The Witcher 3 > TES V Skyrim > The Outer Worlds > Fallout New Vegas > Fallout 4 > Fallout 3
    Great game. Bethesda is in real trouble!
  66. Senatusromanus1
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Obsidian making the game we’ve all been asking for. Superb dialogue options really give you a dynamic choice in how you want to approach each situation you come into. Gunplay feels smooth and refined over attempts in the roleplaying shooter genre. The visuals are breathtaking and I’m on low settings. Can only imagine what 4k halcyon looks like. Tow feels like a true successor to the fun weObsidian making the game we’ve all been asking for. Superb dialogue options really give you a dynamic choice in how you want to approach each situation you come into. Gunplay feels smooth and refined over attempts in the roleplaying shooter genre. The visuals are breathtaking and I’m on low settings. Can only imagine what 4k halcyon looks like. Tow feels like a true successor to the fun we had in the mojave.… Expand
  67. Puffcioxix
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Before fallout 76 i would give this game 9/10. Maybe 8+.
    After this disaster i pre-ordered its +1.
  68. OnlyOneTime
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    An AA game that teaches big and incompetent companies a lesson, this is The Outer Worlds. This work by Obsidian and Fallout's original creators is not about doing anything exaggerated, but it's the simplicity and quality of the simple that makes Outer Worlds stand out. A real RPG, this is Outer Worlds, with choices and consequences, captivating characters, a world that really reacts toAn AA game that teaches big and incompetent companies a lesson, this is The Outer Worlds. This work by Obsidian and Fallout's original creators is not about doing anything exaggerated, but it's the simplicity and quality of the simple that makes Outer Worlds stand out. A real RPG, this is Outer Worlds, with choices and consequences, captivating characters, a world that really reacts to you, with a player driven story and all the aspects that make an RPG, an RPG, like attributes, skills , weaknesses etc. It is noteworthy that all these characteristics affect your interaction with other characters as well as your interaction with the world. Don't be fooled by the hateful criticism of some, Outer Worlds is an awesome RPG, but remember it's an RPG, so if you don't like RPGs, I mean real RPGs, don't play, otherwise have fun with this game.… Expand
  69. kozzy420
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    GOTY, best rpg since Witcher 3, New vegas and Divinity Original Sin 2.
    Simply amazing!

    - Wonderful writing
    - Great stoundtrack
    - amazing game world
    - Its a blast to play
    - Great roleplaying and builds

    This is is how you do a roleplaying game, 6 hours in and I am BLOWN AWAY! This is Obsidians masterpiece!
  70. Darkbrother
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Do you like Fallout type RPG games? Do you like having consequences for the choices you've made? then this is the game for you. I love so much.

    - Wonderful writing - Great soundtrack - Amazing game world - Great roleplaying and builds This is what Bethesda failed to deliver. If you can just buy the game to support the team I know it's already cracked but buy this game just once if    Do you like Fallout type RPG games? Do you like having consequences for the choices you've made? then this is the game for you. I love so much.

    - Wonderful writing
    - Great soundtrack
    - Amazing game world
    - Great roleplaying and builds
    This is what Bethesda failed to deliver. If you can just buy the game to support the team I know it's already cracked but buy this game just once if you are into RPGs. You won't regret.

    You just lose a point for chose Epic over Steam    … Expand
  71. WtPooh
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Thank you for your work, Obsidian!
    Очень и очень годная игруля получилась! Любителям РПГ однозначно рекомендую!
  72. Mcshenli
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Shut up and take my Money, this game its adictive, es como si quitaran todo lo que odiaba de Fallout y salió esta maravilla.
  73. 0gnacy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Wow, after a series of lackluster and overhyped games, such as BL3 or Control, finally something good. Good story, good side quests (maybe not on par with witcher 3, but close), enjoyable combat, not buggy.
  74. Lebaguette101
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    From the creators of fallout and the good 3d fallout game (NV) brings us outerworlds. The only complaints i have is that i wish the way-point marker system wasnt so hand holding. The path Morrowind takes is something i prefer, however this is preference. The other complaint is the lack of a 3rd person perspective. i spent a lot of time creating a character for me to never see them. iFrom the creators of fallout and the good 3d fallout game (NV) brings us outerworlds. The only complaints i have is that i wish the way-point marker system wasnt so hand holding. The path Morrowind takes is something i prefer, however this is preference. The other complaint is the lack of a 3rd person perspective. i spent a lot of time creating a character for me to never see them. i appreciate the creation for role-playing purposes and the mileage you get out from it will be different on a per player basis. personally i would have liked a 3rd person perspective that i can toggle for exploration like i would do in games of a similar nature.… Expand
  75. Wolfy53
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Before playing this game I had some skepticism about it being able to deliver on everything it promised. After playing the game for about 8 hours I realized how crappy Bethesda has been for a while now. This game delivers a true RPG experience unlike Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. i really hope this game gets Obsidian's foot in the door to become a great game company that focuses on qualityBefore playing this game I had some skepticism about it being able to deliver on everything it promised. After playing the game for about 8 hours I realized how crappy Bethesda has been for a while now. This game delivers a true RPG experience unlike Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. i really hope this game gets Obsidian's foot in the door to become a great game company that focuses on quality assurance and not predatory monetizing for pure greed like Bethesda has recently. The mechanics are similar to New Vegas which was without a doubt my favorite Fallout game. I didn't mean to compare it to Bethesda so much but how can you not? The companions have well thought out quest lines as far as i can tell and it delivers some perfect dark humor that we all know and love. Although i am not a fan of weapon and armor degradation it is fairly easy to keep your equipment repaired with the engineer skill. This game blew my expectations out of the water. Lots of people were worried that it would not hold up to New Vegas standards but in my opinion it is shaping up to be way better. I ran into no bugs in my whole time playing nor has it crashed or lagged much for me at least. My closing statement will be this, This Outer Worlds delivers on the promises made by Obsidian pre-launch and goes above and beyond my expectations for this game. I can't wait to see the extra content that will follow in the months to come.… Expand
  76. P3tru5
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, it was the game that every RPG lover wanted to play. From the creators of the good Fallout, Outer Worlds teaches you how to make a beautiful game, a living world, with choices and consequences, choices that matter, on a smaller budget than big productions that end up failing miserably.

    P.S.: Do not be disturbed by negative comments, because many fans of a certain    This game is amazing, it was the game that every RPG lover wanted to play. From the creators of the good Fallout, Outer Worlds teaches you how to make a beautiful game, a living world, with choices and consequences, choices that matter, on a smaller budget than big productions that end up failing miserably.

    P.S.: Do not be disturbed by negative comments, because many fans of a certain company are very "hurt" by the existence of Outer Worlds.    … Expand
  77. xfighter342
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    I have around 10 hours in the game, it's perfect for me. A perfect blend of an updated Fallout: New Vegas and Mass Effect, with the art style akin to Bioshock.
  78. argelvaako
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Thank God they produced this gem. This is what Fallout 76 should of been, it actually feels like you're accomplishing something and its meaningful and you make an impact. The shooting and combat is fun and challenging, i'd suggest hard difficulty and utilize cover and movement. If you're a real gamer and not some tart that cries about multiplayer then this is the game for you. In the endThank God they produced this gem. This is what Fallout 76 should of been, it actually feels like you're accomplishing something and its meaningful and you make an impact. The shooting and combat is fun and challenging, i'd suggest hard difficulty and utilize cover and movement. If you're a real gamer and not some tart that cries about multiplayer then this is the game for you. In the end I'm truly happy not to be in limbo anymore and i can once again enjoy a great game. Its been years since i spent $80 on a game and didn't regret it.… Expand
  79. Sergeth
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    If you ike Fallout 3 and New Vegas, you will love this one. This is the game I was waiting for and the kind of game Bethesda still owes us after Fallout 76. I really hope Obsidian continues the series in the future.
  80. Irorieh
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 based on my own views and in response to some of the ridiculous reviews I've read below.

    First off, I've read a lot of nonsense whining that "the game is too short", or it has "bad writing"... Yada yada, excuse excuse. To se the record straight, this game was advertised as a 20-30 hour narrative experience with a concise narrative. In terms of scope anyone expecting    I'm giving this a 10 based on my own views and in response to some of the ridiculous reviews I've read below.

    First off, I've read a lot of nonsense whining that "the game is too short", or it has "bad writing"... Yada yada, excuse excuse. To se the record straight, this game was advertised as a 20-30 hour narrative experience with a concise narrative. In terms of scope anyone expecting anything else was pretty stupid. In terms of what Obsidian ACTUALLY promised (and not this thing some people expect) vs what they actually delivered, Obsidian delivered on all cylinders. This game hearkens back to the classics, like KotOR 2 or FNV in a way that plays to the strengths and bolsters the legacy of this studio. This is a pure RPG experience.

    It's just a shame the genre has of late been hijacked by low-RPGs that obsess over overly complex crafting systems, building systems and needlessly expansive (and often empty) open world's. For those of you who are sick of these generic titles, the Outer World's offers something that's so feels fresh despite many of its core elements been so old. It's a welcome return to classics that have been left behind in this age of all inclusive gaming, where every title must by some 100+ hour epic that constantly tries to one up the competition with pointless "innovation" upon pointless "innovation".

    To summarize, no. The outer worlds is not Fallout 4. The Outer Worlds is not Mass Effect Andromeda. The Outer Worlds is the best of classic RPGs, that feels like it was ripped straight out of the genres golden ages and dropped right on your lap. If anything, this title should be a lesson to other devs. Sometimes less is more. Not every title HAS to reinvent the wheel. This game feels like it was made by people who love what they do. It feels like it was made by people making a game that they themselves would like to play. It has a heart, a soul. It even has a sense of humour. It is exactly what it was intended to be. If you don't like it, I'm truly sorry to say, this one's on you.    … Expand
  81. Skyrim-Is-Trash
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The spiritual rebirth of Fallout, right here, in the right hands. Obsidians hands.
  82. ImperatrixZ
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    I loved the story and the character progressions. The combat is solid. It's simply a breath of fresh air in a industry that otherwise can't simply deliver. If you like this kind of games it's a must try.
  83. Gimmicks
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best game of 2019. Good dialogue, great voice acting, good story, exellent worls, combat not the best.
  84. Thekiller76
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    GOD DAMMIT!!! stupid bethesda for not trusting in Obsidian, cmon this is the kind of game we all want!!!!! lots of dialoge entries and very well developed also, the enviroment just beyond expectation, the planets look astonishing when looking at the sky, haven't seen or played any kind of game envolving new planets, spaceships and so on, pretty much the best representation of a simpleGOD DAMMIT!!! stupid bethesda for not trusting in Obsidian, cmon this is the kind of game we all want!!!!! lots of dialoge entries and very well developed also, the enviroment just beyond expectation, the planets look astonishing when looking at the sky, haven't seen or played any kind of game envolving new planets, spaceships and so on, pretty much the best representation of a simple Fallout game in the future, congrats to Obsidian… Expand
  85. Redstripe420
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    the Fallout we've been waiting for, if you're a long time fan of the series and were let down by 76, pick this game up. Feels exactly like the oldschool fallout but fresh with a space vibe. Obsidian killed it, kudos.
  86. spuder4
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Just an amazing game. vary fallouty but done better.
    story and side quests are awesome.
    game play and controls feel really nice and smooth.
    just hope for more games like this.
    buy this game support obsidian.
  87. Nexgan
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Way better than Fallout series and other RPGs. Skill system is awesome and so is the combat.
  88. Wulner
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The game is just a bomb, it’s a pity that they didn’t do the Russian voice acting, the subtitles are small. I'm waiting for the patch
    And so the game is fire
  89. ArachnidiaC
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    So glad I spent money on this rather than Fallout: 76.

    Bethesda, hope you learn something from these guys.
  90. Rocker9800
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    It is true RPG, ant I've found it perfect.
    It is the best RPG for an AA budget and I recommend it to everybody who likes RPGs.
  91. Squizka
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Thank you Obsidian for not giving up after NV. And thanks to those who gave them money for the composer and everything else that allowed them to make the game at the level of Fallout, Morrowind, Baldur's Gate, etc but in 2019. Cain, Boyarsky and Avellone are geniuses! (I know that Avellone did not participate in the development)
  92. Nefastus
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Great characters, great story and great world. This game is what Fallout games should be. If you like a good RPG and was a fan of Fallout games prior to Fallout 04 and ugh, Fallout 76 this is the game for you. Do yourself a favor and play this game, you won't regret it!
  93. leche_paterna
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    El mejor RPG que ha aparecido en los últimos años. Lo que debería haber sido la saga Fallout.
  94. Skymir
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Поиграв, в эту игру вы сразу почувствуете что авторы брали пример со своего прошлого творения фоллаута НВ. Если вы уже давно ждали чего то похожего, то эта игра сможет стать для вас главным проектом этого года.
    плюсы игры: отличный сюжет,отличные диалоги, сильный уровень реиграбильности, сносная довольно приятная боевка,
    минусы: не самая приятная графика, коридорные локации, малое    Поиграв, в эту игру вы сразу почувствуете что авторы брали пример со своего прошлого творения фоллаута НВ. Если вы уже давно ждали чего то похожего, то эта игра сможет стать для вас главным проектом этого года.
    плюсы игры: отличный сюжет,отличные диалоги, сильный уровень реиграбильности, сносная довольно приятная боевка,
    минусы: не самая приятная графика, коридорные локации, малое разнообразие врагов,
    Ставлю этой игре 10 баллов (что само собой не заслуженно) из за того что я крайне верю в эту компанию (OBSIDIAN) так, как эта игра была разработана при малых бюджетов, и хочется поддержать разработчиков для того что бы следующая их игра была на много лучше и дороже.    … Expand
  95. MetaCthulhu
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Starting a little bit too shallow, this one is good fun. Getting better and better every next location. After 12 hours I'd say it deserves 8-9/10.
  96. SimonCheyen
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    I'm going to be simple - its a thing that we all know and love. Mass Effect + Fallout New Vegas. FU Bethesda, and it's not even my words. The message from Obsidian is pretty clear. Essential game in any gamers collection and in what price. i got it in gamepass but im totally gonna buy a physical copy. Well done Obsidian. Well **** done.
  97. screww
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Great game, Fallout game mechanics, just in space. Much better than Bethesda's trash lately.
  98. Urbanebula
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    First off, any reviews with a perfect 10 or a 0 posted on the 25th of October should be disregarded. There is no way those reviews are fair to the game or true to it's flaws before completing a single play through.

    That said, The Outer Worlds is one hell of a game and a masterful RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. The game is flexible enough that you can make any character you want from a    First off, any reviews with a perfect 10 or a 0 posted on the 25th of October should be disregarded. There is no way those reviews are fair to the game or true to it's flaws before completing a single play through.

    That said, The Outer Worlds is one hell of a game and a masterful RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. The game is flexible enough that you can make any character you want from a socially awkward genius to a lovable dimwit and every quest will offer at least one solid solution for you.

    Every side character in the game is well developed and fleshed out, far beyond the Bethesda school of single word descriptors Nazeem in Skyrim is just a jerk. Conrad in The Outer Worlds also comes off as a jerk, until you engage in conversation and realise that he is troubled by a number of things. Even a simple bartender, that would be little more than a trade window in most games, has a history and aspirations that you can delve deep into. It does so much more to develop the world as a real place with people to care about. The companions and plot relevant characters are even better, with complex histories and conflicting emotions on a number of matters. It just makes engaging with them so much more enjoyable, a positive thing considering the amount of dialogue, especially in the early hours of the game.

    The combat is fun and engaging, with the gunplay being largely satisfying and the melee combat feeling nice and weighty. The TTD system is a nice answer to Fallout's VATS system, but this is essentially just bullet time which has the additional incentive of applying debuffs to enemies in order to tip the odds in your favour. Melee weapons allow you to block and you have obtain the ability to dodge in any direction from the start. As for the enemies themselves, they really fall into two categories. Ranged and melee. There are different methods of engagement, some with weak points to aim for and enemies that are susceptible to different damage types.

    One negative aspect of the game is the UI elements. Navigating menus and inventory screens is a fiddly and often frustrating affair, at least on PC. Different key prompts are required in order to scrap, modify and repair items, but these can change on the fly depending on whether you are in the field or at a workbench and so on. It also appears that despite having the cursor appear in these screens, it can only be used to select items, and actions are bound to the keys. There are also some issues with the HUD, with a lot of complaints aimed at the font colours and sizes that can make it quite difficult to read some prompts and item descriptions.

    In spite of this, the game is still absolutely solid. The few gripes that I have are minor and something that I will either simply need to get used to, or that can hopefully be patched with relative ease.

    If you are a fan of engaging RPGs with true depth, choice and consequence you should absolutely grab The Outer Worlds as soon as possible!    … Expand
  99. Boston5411
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Game was so refreshing compared to the recent games that came out. I enjoyed it a lot had kept a great balance throughout the game with skill and weapons. 100% recommend it.
  100. MadclownJack
    Nov 28, 2019
    8
    I think I'm being generous with this grade, as the game is nothing special. Nothing revolutionary, just the same old Obsidian-ish things. That said it's not bad at all, i've yet to see any glitches, bugs or whatsits, meaning the game is in good shape from a technical aspect.

    The Good: I like the world they built. ARE building, hopefully. The aesthetic is nice, the graphics are great,    I think I'm being generous with this grade, as the game is nothing special. Nothing revolutionary, just the same old Obsidian-ish things. That said it's not bad at all, i've yet to see any glitches, bugs or whatsits, meaning the game is in good shape from a technical aspect.

    The Good:
    I like the world they built. ARE building, hopefully. The aesthetic is nice, the graphics are great, the design choices are interesting. Equipment could've gone with a little more imaginative look, but that's just me. It runs smoothly, doesn't freeze, hasn't crashed yet. The combat system is in a good shape, but seems very basic. The weapon variety, though nowhere near revolutionary, is worth mentioning. The environment is colorful, if a bit overwhelming. I understand they wished to convey the fact that it's an alien planet and all, but i think it can be a bit much at times. The enemies, like in a lot of RPGs use the same basic models for all ranks, with a slight change in hue, size or armor. They're still interesting to look at, mind you, i just wish there was more variety.

    The Bad:
    Environments feels kind of bland and dead. There are barely any missions to do on the first planet before you have to leave. And you can do them all, very easily, with a basic knowledge of RPG stats. It also feels...Short. As in, this was probably a bigger game, but got chopped up to feed on DLC revenue. Maybe i'm just being cynical, i don't know. I just feel as it should have had more substance for the price. I understand the people saying that after turning the game off, you really don't get a craving for more like with some other games. I Like it, i just think it may have been over-hyped.

    Obsidian seems to have done a good job with this game. Here's hoping they keep working at it, with more, reasonably priced, preferably content laden, expansions.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Cubed3
    Nov 16, 2020
    70
    The problem with this isn't that it is a bad game (far from it), but the fact that it failed to reach its true potential… or maybe the expectations were simply too high, because there's nothing here that anyone can point to and say that it is terrible. Sadly, there's almost nothing that's great either, apart from the role-playing element and the quality of writing. The gunplay? Ok. The exploration? Decent. The plot? Fine. The dominant feeling here is of a game that is good enough so that you won't hate it, but also not as good for it to be the flawless classic that it could definitely be - but again, that's probably those darn high expectations speaking, because flaws or no flaws, The Outer Worlds shouldn't be missing from any RPG collection.
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  2. GameCritics
    Dec 9, 2019
    85
    An excellent effort from Obsidian, and though The Outer Worlds doesn’t surpass its predecessors by offering a world worth visiting over and over, the adventure it presents is more than worth the time spent.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 6, 2019
    84
    Usually, a planet has just one or two settlements and a bit of wildlands to explore. But that’s for the best – instead of exploring miles of filler content, Outer Worlds keeps you moving from planet to planet, from one tense situation to another. [Issue#241, p.34]
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