The Outer Worlds

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  1. Fuzi0n
    Nov 1, 2019
    2
    The game has numerous problems including lame gunplay, an annoying, convoluted UI and boring itemization, but the one thing that stands out most is the lackluster writing driven by a far-left agenda ("SJWism") - I can forgive many things, but that is an absolute no go in my book.

    Cain and Boyarsky sadly give me no other choice but to give this game a bad rating. It is not even close to    The game has numerous problems including lame gunplay, an annoying, convoluted UI and boring itemization, but the one thing that stands out most is the lackluster writing driven by a far-left agenda ("SJWism") - I can forgive many things, but that is an absolute no go in my book.

    Cain and Boyarsky sadly give me no other choice but to give this game a bad rating. It is not even close to being average. I'd rather replay ELEX or even Fallout 4/Skyrim, which is really saying a lot. Sorry guys, get better writers and designers next time.    … Expand
  2. Heizenturd
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Brilliant RPG, I did encounter a few annoying bugs but overall I had a great time.
  3. geostigma
    Nov 1, 2019
    5
    Honestly, I don't see what the fuss is all about. Sure, I expected a lot out of this one but it has nothing to do with my disappointment.

    The game is bland. The loot is overwhelming and boring. You simply pick everything, all the time. - RPG Elements are bland and barely impact the game as my 9/100 "Long guns" character was melting everything on his way on the hard difficulty with a    Honestly, I don't see what the fuss is all about. Sure, I expected a lot out of this one but it has nothing to do with my disappointment.

    The game is bland. The loot is overwhelming and boring. You simply pick everything, all the time.

    - RPG Elements are bland and barely impact the game as my 9/100 "Long guns" character was melting everything on his way on the hard difficulty with a simple and very common assault rifle.

    - "Supernova" difficulty is a chore. Not challenging, just bad and near impossible to play with companions as they keep dying.

    - The quests are all alike, they feel like MMO stuff. Uninspired and forgettable.

    - The choices don't really have any consequences unless your choice is to murder every colonist. Then maybe...

    Seriously, are you guys giving this one 10 just to prove a point to Bethesda because, I got to admit, even Skyrim and Fallout 4 did a lot things better than this one...    … Expand
  4. Dagger95
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    E' un bel gdr, simpatico e irriverente ma non per questo banale, le trame politiche, spesso fondate su una critica ad un capitalismo estremo sono ben costruite, anche se spesso le scelte da prendere saranno scontate e risulteranno una dicotomia netta fra l'essere buoni o cattivi. Buono il sistema di shooting, nulla di eccezionale, ma la possibilità di rallentare il tempo per fare colpiE' un bel gdr, simpatico e irriverente ma non per questo banale, le trame politiche, spesso fondate su una critica ad un capitalismo estremo sono ben costruite, anche se spesso le scelte da prendere saranno scontate e risulteranno una dicotomia netta fra l'essere buoni o cattivi. Buono il sistema di shooting, nulla di eccezionale, ma la possibilità di rallentare il tempo per fare colpi critici alle articolazioni, la varietà di armi, le mosse speciali dei compagni ed un imput-lag assente lo rendono uno dei migliori fra i gdr. Il comparto tecnico è invece appena sufficiente, quando apri il gioco lagga per 30 secondi abbondanti e graficamente sembra di vedere un gioco uscito nel 2012, inoltre i volti dei vari personaggi si assomigliano quasi tutti; tutto sommato, però, è perdonabile visto il basso budget ed un comunque valido impatto d'insieme. Sono molto ben costruiti e doppiati i dialoghi, che riescono (spesso anche nelle missioni più secondarie) a farci entrare nel vivo della storia e a non farci mai annoiare. In definitiva io lo consiglierei assolutamente nonostante non manchi certo di difetti.

    It is a nice gdr, nice and irreverent but not trivial, the political plots, often based on a critique of extreme capitalism, are well built, even if the choices to be made often respond and will be a dichotomy between being good or bad. The shooting system is good, nothing exceptional, but the possibility of slowing down time for critical hits on the joints, the variety of weapons, the special moves of the comrades and an absent lag is one of the best among the RPGs. The technical comparison is instead just enough, when you open the game for 30 seconds it lags and graphically seems to see a game released in 2012, moreover the faces of the various characters are almost all similar; all in all, however, it is forgivable given the low budget and however a valid impact of the whole. The dialogues are very well organized and dubbed, which manage (often even in the most minor missions) to let us get to the heart of the story and never let us get bored. Ultimately I would definitely recommend it despite certainly not lacking in flaws    … Expand
  5. Brargayrriss
    Nov 1, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это не Fallout New Vegas это we are happy few. Унылый гротеск плавно перетекающий в маразм. Всё тут очень низкобюджетное. Говорящие столбы вместо анимаций, крохотные локации, даже падение капсулы в начале игры не сделали. В сабнавтике сделали, даже в сатисфактори сделали, а тут денех не хватило.
    Боевая система прямиком из Fallout 3, только вместо ВАТС замедление времени.
    Я выполнил все доп.квесты и не могу вспомнить ни одного весёлого. 99% это федекс, а оставшийся 1% вызывает дичайший испанский стыд. Например входим в дом, отец семейства тут же закрывает входную дверь и настойчиво приглашает на обед. Нет, ну у них просто на роже написано СЕМЕЙКА РЕДНЕКОВ КАННИБАЛОВ, думаю, может это будет такая ирония над глупым клише. Нет. На третьем этаже естественно находится расчленённый труп и папаша естественно бросается на трёх вооружённых до зубов наёмников с кухонным ножом.
    А ещё вся эта атмосфера стартрека в котором сценарий на пару писали феминаци с тумблера и советский замполит. Капитализм говно, сильные независимые всё разрулят.
    И ладно там Ведьмак 3, даже ELEX, даже АТОМ с его аутентичными квестами в духе конкурса тюремных татуировок, где можно было чуваку по приколу набить петуха, даже мать его в Обливионе более креативные квесты. Концовка это просто жесть.
    Земляшечка родная куда-то пропала. Куда? Спроси лучше Криса, чёртов урод уволился так и не дописав чёртов сценарий. Не важно, короче пуф и нет её. Ну и прямые поставки продовольствия тоже всё, поэтому корпорация злая такая. А этот сумасшедший учёный, его главный скелет в шкафу - он прежде чем тебя разморозить ещё десяток других колонистов разморозил неудачно. Думал у него скрытые мотивы да? Ахахаха, нет. Но не всё потеряно. Сильная независимая женщина №1 придумала как выращивать съедобные фрукты, СНЖ №2 с помощью туповатого индуса внедрила левацкие реформы и построила социализм, а СНЖ №3 создала ГМО пищевые добавки которые в итоге и решили все пищевые проблемы. НИХРЕНА СЕБЕ! ОБАЛДЕТЬ! ПОЛНЫЙ УСПЕХ! ВАУ! НЕВЕРОЯТНО! ЭТО 10 ИЗ 10.
    Давненько я не играл в такой треш. Ролевая система сломана. Боёвка урезанный F3. Кастомизация в 2 слота. Расходники действуют 15 секунд. Диалоги писал Петросян. Квесты делал Тод Говард. Локации генерировал компьютер. А люди как будто ослепли. Похоже на NW. Да вы хоть играли в этот NW потому что я играл и там такого бреда даже близко не было. Там была смена дня и ночи, интересные персонажи, разнообразные квесты, куча живых фракций (включая вариант вообще всех послать), смешные шутки, там было казино, там даже была, прикиньте, разная броня и куча разнообразного оружия. Там была бесшовная карта и куча всяких спрятаных пасхалок и точек интереса, которые хотелось изучить.
    И это убожество, эту низкобюджетную поделку нам всем пытаются впарить.    … Expand
  6. Sjalka
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    I have given this game a 9/10 ... why?

    It drew me into the world ... which seems harder and harder for a game to do. I am not exactly a "gamer" - but i do like playing PC games every now and then... provided they offer me an engaging story. From the very start .. it feels more alive than .. lets say Fallout 4. Not because the "world" is alive - or the characters follow complex    I have given this game a 9/10 ... why?

    It drew me into the world ... which seems harder and harder for a game to do. I am not exactly a "gamer" - but i do like playing PC games every now and then... provided they offer me an engaging story.
    From the very start .. it feels more alive than .. lets say Fallout 4. Not because the "world" is alive - or the characters follow complex day/night routines .. no - just because they are well acted and complex characters.

    Visuals are kind of nice .. but i reckon - they are a matter of taste - as they are cartoon-ish and lack a lot of detail in exchange for style.

    The player is not held by the hand too much but left to do their thing - AND suffer the consequences!

    Companions can die - permanently .. and somewhat quickly. But not having them (i play on Supernova) can be a challenge, too .. unless you focus really much on combat.

    There are multiple ways to solve quests - most of the time ... including non violent ways (but not for every situation .. it still centers around combat!) - The crafting system is simple but OK, the weapons are ... varied but not outstanding.
    When i compare it with - Fallout New Vegas and especially its DLCs ... it does NOT hold up. The story in this "universe" is much more conservative and does not come close to the story of "dead money" or "big empty"
    But compared to games today .. it is positively a masterwork of story and character design.

    A perfect game? No .. I am also not sure about re-playabilty ... but worth the price AND a full play-through? .. Any time!    … Expand
  7. Grismar
    Oct 31, 2019
    6
    The game isn't bad - plays like Fallout, has some Borderlands-like gags. The freedom to help or shoot whoever you like seems interesting at first, but pretty soon you find out that the game is fairly dumb. People hardly notice what happens around them. You can commit mass murder at one end of the street and still have a conversation with people on the other end, provided your standingThe game isn't bad - plays like Fallout, has some Borderlands-like gags. The freedom to help or shoot whoever you like seems interesting at first, but pretty soon you find out that the game is fairly dumb. People hardly notice what happens around them. You can commit mass murder at one end of the street and still have a conversation with people on the other end, provided your standing didn't change too much. It doesn't stand out as much from titles like Fallout 4 in that sense and it doesn't meet the expectations rave reviews may have given you.

    Technically, it is good-looking, plays fairly fluently although the performance is underwhelming given the specs of the hardware I've played on, but certainly not terrible. It is very buggy however, in ways that are so obvious that it's clear this is yet another case of the deadline being more important than the quality.

    Characters suddenly disappearing, but still shooting you from nowhere, until you move and they reappear. Characters stuck up to their waist in furniture. I've even had the game hang twice, with the entire system locked up for about 30 seconds before unfreezing. Weird mechanics like literally crouching in front of someone and robbing them blind, without a peep.

    There's plenty to point out that should have been caught in play-testing and fixed before release, but we're once again tricked into paying $60 for the privilege of play-testing a "triple A" title.

    It's not a bad game, but I regret paying full price - I should have waited for a final edition down the line and picked it up for half the price.    … Expand
  8. Dubeau
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Outer Worlds was a fun RPG fps style. The story is really interesting. The main one but also some of the side quest are pretty solid. I like the humor and good dialogues. The graphics are well done. I didn't get a lot of stuttering but I let the game detect and setup the graphic card. The sounds and voices are amazing. There is a small issue of frozen control after a loading screen. AllOuter Worlds was a fun RPG fps style. The story is really interesting. The main one but also some of the side quest are pretty solid. I like the humor and good dialogues. The graphics are well done. I didn't get a lot of stuttering but I let the game detect and setup the graphic card. The sounds and voices are amazing. There is a small issue of frozen control after a loading screen. All the RPG elements are fairly deep. You can modify/repair/tinker weapons and armors. The acquisition of money and ammo is a must to play. I also focus half my skills to persuasion elements and it worked fairly well too. Exploration is fun and convenient but I would have wished a bit more planets. I didn't find the UI to be perfect, but acceptable. I give it a 82%. Truly enjoyed it and wished it would last 100 hours.… Expand
  9. Alyrical
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    I'm just here to say one thing: DON'T give the game a low rating or a ZERO because YOU DON'T AGREE with the GAME'S POLITICAL VIEWS. Judge the game by its CONTENT and now by its AGENDA which has NO EFFECT on GAMEPLAY or your ENJOYMENT of the game whatsoever. If you TRULY don't like the game, go ahead and give it a low rating.
  10. Tronyel
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Introduce politics in a video game, less than 60 hours of gameplay, lots of bugs plus a copy paste gameplay from another franchise. And don't forget the Epic store exclusivity.
  11. Turettka
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Было очень приятно поиграть в такого рода ролевую игру. Надеюсь обсидиан не станет останавливаться на достигнутом и эта игра получит продожение.
  12. tibzoid
    Oct 31, 2019
    6
    Sad to say but there isn't any magic here. Very cookie cutter, with simplistic environments, dull characters and boring combat, plus too much inventory management. I started to lose interest after a couple of hours. This game gets boring.
  13. 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.
  14. arkistrate
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    More of the same, but thats great if thats your thing. You can pick 100 things wrong with this game, but there are just as many reasons to love it.
  15. Chapa9dj
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Another game pandering to SJW and infested with political correctness, and i think you know what i mean.
    The story is an absolute snorefest, while the gameplay is very similar to Fallout, it has nothing to do with it and it doesn't even come close to the epicness of that game.
    The graphic art style is just downright horrible, and don't even get me started on the pathetic reddit/casual    Another game pandering to SJW and infested with political correctness, and i think you know what i mean.
    The story is an absolute snorefest, while the gameplay is very similar to Fallout, it has nothing to do with it and it doesn't even come close to the epicness of that game.
    The graphic art style is just downright horrible, and don't even get me started on the pathetic reddit/casual tier sense of humour.

    I really don't understand the high score, this people is just cashing on the fame of Fallout New Vegas. Absolutely pathetic.
    Glad i got to try it for free with the free month Xbox (PC) Gamepass.

    If you have trouble sleeping, this is the kind of game that will cure insomnia    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Mizuiro
    Oct 31, 2019
    6
    Average game, nothing really special. I had a lot of hype before playing but after finishing it .. im kind of dissapointed.

    Good points> -Dr Welles main character of the history is very charismatic -The initial cinematic -The lore of the corportations Bad Points> -Graphics: I'm not very picky with graphics in games but jesuchrist.. this game looks worst than Oblivion. And art    Average game, nothing really special. I had a lot of hype before playing but after finishing it .. im kind of dissapointed.

    Good points>
    -Dr Welles main character of the history is very charismatic
    -The initial cinematic
    -The lore of the corportations

    Bad Points>
    -Graphics: I'm not very picky with graphics in games but jesuchrist.. this game looks worst than Oblivion. And art direction is kind of a disaster, lot of shiny colours everywhere but there is no one landscape you will stop to watch because of their beauty.
    -Lazy level design, bullets everywhere even in places it makes no sense.
    -Lazy item design: all items are all the same with very little different options to customize
    -Lazy character design & skill tree
    -Duration, very short. When you finish it is like.. what? this is just starting and.. it finished?
    -Companions has little charisma..not interesting enough and no romance options.
    -Final boss battle is a joke..literally 2 seconds and its over.
    -No improvements for your ship.. only cosmetic items that you cant even choose where to place it.

    Dissapointed...    … Expand
  18. AceAscendus
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Very disappointing game and frankly a waste of money and time. The gunplay is worse than previous Fallout games, how do you even manage to do that? The RPG elements are extremely shallow, there is no depth, evry choice feels the same, the game is just boring. It is clear that Obsidian is not the same developer they used to be in the past, they have gotten rid of all their talentedVery disappointing game and frankly a waste of money and time. The gunplay is worse than previous Fallout games, how do you even manage to do that? The RPG elements are extremely shallow, there is no depth, evry choice feels the same, the game is just boring. It is clear that Obsidian is not the same developer they used to be in the past, they have gotten rid of all their talented developers and replaced them with unqualified people, sad but true.… Expand
  19. OperationKnivez
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Love this game. If you love Fallout then this is a very close second. The game is immersive with dialog that wraps you into the story. Although I wish the humor in the dialog occured more often, it is still an amazing story that makes you want to complete every quest in each area.
  20. mProkz
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    I managed my expectations for this release based on previous Obsidian releases and what developers said in interviews. Upon release, this definitely exceeded my expectations. If you were disappointed with map size, overall length and art style of the game you only have yourself to blame as these were all things the developers talked about while in development.

    For someone that is a    I managed my expectations for this release based on previous Obsidian releases and what developers said in interviews. Upon release, this definitely exceeded my expectations. If you were disappointed with map size, overall length and art style of the game you only have yourself to blame as these were all things the developers talked about while in development.

    For someone that is a 'completionist' and an achievement hunter, this game provided me with a ton of content.    … Expand
  21. ravenblade
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    This game surprised me in how much I got glued to it from the beginning. It's been a while I've played an actual role-playing game where the emphasis on role-playing and by that extent the associated freedoms you do expect from playing one. The dialogues and character writing has clearly been a world of love so has been the world. A garishly colorful world accompanied by a great soundtrackThis game surprised me in how much I got glued to it from the beginning. It's been a while I've played an actual role-playing game where the emphasis on role-playing and by that extent the associated freedoms you do expect from playing one. The dialogues and character writing has clearly been a world of love so has been the world. A garishly colorful world accompanied by a great soundtrack that's only being hampered by its rather simplistic combat system which makes almost all combat a run-over. However this can be forgiven by the fact that it's clearly not a combat-centered game however if you're playing solely for the combat only then this iteration of the game isn't going to satisfy you. Although the world design is great it is clear that it is as open as any old Mass Effect game, meaning there is no endless exploration which in the end contributes to its rather shortness of the game of about 40 hrs. of game-play. Given that it was never developed or marketed AAA game I still have to commend Obsidian on showing us that old virtues of creating a good game that runs without a hitch and without telling me that I need to spend more money in order to get the amount of fun that I have hoped for when buying it.… Expand
  22. Akyaren
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    This game is what I wanted from a fallout game, it's a different setting, new lore, new factions, new worlds etc. But this game feels more like a fallout than Fallout 4 OR Fallout76. Is it game of the year? No. This game can't compete with other AAA games on the market right now, but considering it's from a small developer, the artistic style, the lore, the gameplay is exactly what you'dThis game is what I wanted from a fallout game, it's a different setting, new lore, new factions, new worlds etc. But this game feels more like a fallout than Fallout 4 OR Fallout76. Is it game of the year? No. This game can't compete with other AAA games on the market right now, but considering it's from a small developer, the artistic style, the lore, the gameplay is exactly what you'd expect from Obsidian. They have definitely improved themselves since Fallout NV, Every aspect of this game is an improvement, I only hope they release some affordable DLC for this game that add a TON more replayability. Because apart from seeing what other ending you could get (which you can do by searching on youtube anyway) there isn't much cause for you to replay the game all over. I've done most of the quests apart from a couple of companion quests and it took me about 35 hrs to complete the game, after the game ends, credits roll and you go back to the main menu, I hope they make it so we can continue playing the game, with more things to do, more activities, quests, and newer worlds added in. If they do that, I think this game could be a classic, and become an anchor point for the future of Obsidian and their titles.… Expand
  23. ass_we_can
    Oct 31, 2019
    4
    This game start is very promising, lots of familiar gameplay elements from previous obsidian RPG`s, a lot of dialogue choices, leading sometimes to curious results. But the time goes on, 10, 20 hours and the plot is still as bland and inept as it was at the beginning. You just doing monotonous quests over and over, shooting mobs, waiting for some fresh and unexpected turn but suddenly theThis game start is very promising, lots of familiar gameplay elements from previous obsidian RPG`s, a lot of dialogue choices, leading sometimes to curious results. But the time goes on, 10, 20 hours and the plot is still as bland and inept as it was at the beginning. You just doing monotonous quests over and over, shooting mobs, waiting for some fresh and unexpected turn but suddenly the game ends. So, what was the point of this game at all? Well, it is all about corporations. Almost all quests, almost all terminals are telling the same old story about evil corporations and poor workers. This narrative is extremely straightforward and simply annoying by the end, makes me think that the script was written by a bunch of students between lessons. Also, i have never played the game with such disgusting men portraits. Almost every man in the game is either disgusting villain, ready to shoot you at the back, or a complete soyboy imbecile, with the stupidest dialogues ever. I am absolutely tired from all the political or social agenda in every single big title coming out, i just dont understand, why it is supposed to be fun. So, in two words, sci-fi rpg with castrated fallout skill tree, no plot, less then average shooting mechanic and feminist agenda. Not recommending it to anyone.… Expand
  24. VG_Alex
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    The Outer Worlds is a traditional RPG game with space background,The game has an abundant and excellent script,Whether the images are life-like or not is determined by the verbalization of literary characters，So Obsidian did it good.
    Several shortcomings of the game are also very obvious, the overall time of gameplay is short and the combat system is limited,On the whole, it's still a    The Outer Worlds is a traditional RPG game with space background,The game has an abundant and excellent script,Whether the images are life-like or not is determined by the verbalization of literary characters，So Obsidian did it good.
    Several shortcomings of the game are also very obvious, the overall time of gameplay is short and the combat system is limited,On the whole, it's still a excellent game.

    8.9 Excellent    … Expand
  25. hellnar
    Oct 31, 2019
    1
    Et Tu Brute ? Et Tu ?

    I expected so much from obsidian yet only thing i am seeing before me is a SJW propaganda tool with no narration nor story to force me to play this game. It is basically doing what they told that they wouldn't do couple of months ago and that is something i cannot accept. First few hours was nice but then the pandering truly started to show it's face. You can't    Et Tu Brute ? Et Tu ?

    I expected so much from obsidian yet only thing i am seeing before me is a SJW propaganda tool with no narration nor story to force me to play this game. It is basically doing what they told that they wouldn't do couple of months ago and that is something i cannot accept.

    First few hours was nice but then the pandering truly started to show it's face. You can't basically run 100 meter without bumping into an Empty Mary Sue fantasy npc... I wish this game didn't made by the Obsidian. So i would remember them from the Fallout NV days when they didn't use cheap tactics to sell their games...    … Expand
  26. valixt
    Oct 31, 2019
    3
    Pros: gamepad support, facial animations.
    Cons: somehow it is not enjoyable to play this game with gamepad (probably because there is only aiming assistance without auto-aiming option).
  27. Hityara
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds - the best RPG in recent years, Obsidian, thank you very much, BUT, you need more! More open, spacious locations, more variety among enemies, love relationships with partners. There is work to do, but this is a really cool game.

    p.s. in Russia they love cool RPGs and Obsidian!
  28. Senteran
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    Really enjoyed it. I haven't played many similar games so I can't really compare but as a standalone experience I like dit. It is a bit short though, I completed many side quests and finished in about 17 hours
  29. Angryagain
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    I was waiting for something like this for a long time. Creative and non linear quests, likable characters, outstanding world design, satisfying combat and plenty of rpg elements to tinker with. Can't wait to go back playing it with the new DLCs!
  30. nitorita
    Oct 31, 2019
    7
    The Outer Worlds is essentially Fallout, but located in space and is a bit faster paced. That's really all the game boils down to, and pretty much sums up the entire review.

    The game's core focus is freedom, and you're allowed to do as much or as little as you'd like. The story is straightforward and the people in the game frequently test your morality when it comes to decision making.    The Outer Worlds is essentially Fallout, but located in space and is a bit faster paced. That's really all the game boils down to, and pretty much sums up the entire review.

    The game's core focus is freedom, and you're allowed to do as much or as little as you'd like. The story is straightforward and the people in the game frequently test your morality when it comes to decision making. This adds to the immersion of giving you the freedom to choose how you want to play the game and how you want the story to end up.

    The game does has a slight indie feel to it and it doesn't try to introduce anything new, but it does give a decent experience. I wouldn't advise buying it at its launch price of $60. It's really a $30 game at best. You can play it for dirt cheap with an Xbox Game Pass right now, so you might want to look into that while the offer still stands.

    Comparatively, Prey (2017) felt like a better space shooter experience. It had more depth in pretty much every aspect. Despite a name like "The Outer Worlds", there wasn't really as much exploration as I expected. This game is well-rounded and solid, but that's all it is. Sadly, it's not a very long game either (you can get it done in two days), and there isn't much replay value.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best PC Game of 2019
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019

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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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