The Outer Worlds

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  1. 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.
  2. ph4nn0m
    Oct 25, 2019
    7
    This is what I wanted from fallout 4 for years.. If you like RPGs then this game is just for you! Bethesda you better take some notes.
  3. linijs
    Oct 26, 2019
    6
    This is a Fallout 4 reskin with a couple more years of development. It's fine.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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))))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Raufito
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Classic approach on a rpg. Dialogue system is perfect, weapons and plot is brilliant.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. ToddHoward1
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    The baddest game what i play. Only three types of enemies. Levels is **** Only dialogues wery good.
    And wtf was happening with stairs? So many bags. But wery nice optimization. Please fix this game. 1 planet wery nice (quest) but outher planets and ship so bad. And why start pistol better then shotgun?
  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. BSDShoes
    Oct 30, 2019
    3
    Eh, too much like Fallout (mostly Fallout 4). Game is a bit dull after a while.
  21. Vasot
    Oct 25, 2019
    5
    Don't listen to the shiils that give 10 scores and try to overhype this travesty. Dated graphic from the 2010 era with clunky animations and a very stupid enemy AI that can't even kill you even if you are standing still. Even some of the weapon sounds are really bad quality. The game overall feels like a Fallout modification and the game universe is similar to Borderlands with some cheapDon't listen to the shiils that give 10 scores and try to overhype this travesty. Dated graphic from the 2010 era with clunky animations and a very stupid enemy AI that can't even kill you even if you are standing still. Even some of the weapon sounds are really bad quality. The game overall feels like a Fallout modification and the game universe is similar to Borderlands with some cheap jokes in a cowboy B-movie sci-fi setting .This is an average game at best… Expand
  22. sdapiotvaf
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    It is an attempt to sell Fallout 3 in new decorations. But the thing is that this game looks far less creative and interactive than New Vegas which came out in 2010. So Outer Worlds looks dated even for 2010.
  23. Behemotik
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    Игра - откровенный шлак. Можно создать сколько угодно ботов на Метакритике и поставить множество 10, но факт останется фактом - игра дерьмо.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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!!
  27. MarilynManson1
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    Хорошо ,что такой игрой не стала Фаллаут 4
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. fistpump57
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Absolutely outstanding core gameplay, if you liked Fallout New Vegas... you're gonna love this.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. AkumaJack
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    It's an okay-ish game.
    Nothing shines throught the 30 or so hours you'll need to get to the ending (doing every side quest you can).
    Speaking of side quests, most of them are just glorified fetch quest and even when the player has some agency is usually pretty lackluster. Perks and skills are kinda boring. There are no perks for unique dialogues and such. Some mechanics, like    It's an okay-ish game.
    Nothing shines throught the 30 or so hours you'll need to get to the ending (doing every side quest you can).
    Speaking of side quests, most of them are just glorified fetch quest and even when the player has some agency is usually pretty lackluster.
    Perks and skills are kinda boring. There are no perks for unique dialogues and such.
    Some mechanics, like pickpocketing, are really underutilized in the game. At the point that i don't even get why they did put them in to begin with.
    There are stealth section totally unbalanced by the fact that are braindead if you use the cloak and (almost) impossible if you don't.
    Why doing them like that? IDK.

    Companions are hit and miss, and their quest too.
    It's a shame tbh.

    OST is great and so the space cowboy of the first half of the game.

    The game's is really too easy.

    Enemy and weapon variety is lackluster too. BUT science weapons are a nice inclusion to the game.

    Dialogues are good and well written most of the time.
    Plot is meh and falls apart if you start thinking to much about it.

    It is still a decent RPG and even well polished for obsidian standard.
    I'd recomend it to non fan of the genre.
    It is a lot recomended to everyone that is looking for an rpg for first time players of the genre tho.
    Easy, not complex and kinda generic.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. bukorobe
    Nov 2, 2019
    7
    I was having more fun playing Mount and Blade: Viking Conquest than I did playing this game. That said, it's not bad at all. I decided from the very start to play by murdering everyone I see, and it was completely doable. The story even accommodates such psychopathic behavior. In fact, the game is incredibly easy if you just kill everyone you see. I have too much money to spend and tooI was having more fun playing Mount and Blade: Viking Conquest than I did playing this game. That said, it's not bad at all. I decided from the very start to play by murdering everyone I see, and it was completely doable. The story even accommodates such psychopathic behavior. In fact, the game is incredibly easy if you just kill everyone you see. I have too much money to spend and too much ammo to use, along with top of the line guns by my 5th hour in. It's all just a bit inconsequential. It's too easy to run around murdering a whole city, even off the very start of the game.… Expand
  38. Eebromunsta
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wasted Potential

    Ok first of all what the **** to put it simply this game is like the Game of Thrones TV series, 99% of it is ****ing amazing, the best **** ever, nothing can compete with it, then you get to the ending and it's utter crap, and completely ruins the entire thing.

    All of my work is for nothing, everything I did was for nothing. The game lead me to believe that I was going to be the one witnessing the revival process and helping restore everything, heck the game had 4 planets on my map that was supposedly unexplored, yea no, they're not even an option.

    I play games like these so that my choices actually have an impact on the world around me, in this game, everything, every decision i made essentially was pointless. In games like Fallout, or Skyrim, I actually get to witness what the world around me changes into after I finally finish it, and I like that, it gives what I do a meaning. In this game you just get everything explained to you through a slide show, and best of all you are stuck, forever, you can't even explore the world once you're done, any places you forgot to visit or quests you didn't do, or even just wander around the world as a maxed out character, you're just stuck in a room with a quest to free Phineas, an endless loop. These are the guys that created Fallout New Vegas, so how is that this game design and decision is so unbelievably stupid.

    The ending didn't even feel like an ending, it was cool as **** with everyone I helped storming the station with me, but it felt as if it was just getting started, as I mentioned I still felt as if I had 4 planets to explore, that there was still more. And lets talk about that Boss Fight against the giant Robot? Really that was the final boss? Almost as original as the Helicopter boss fight from The Division. I thought the big bad guy was Chairman Rockwell, even when I saw him at the end, I didn't kill him, I left him alive because I expected there to be a big boss battle with him, I thought I was only halfway done with the game, and then it just ends?! The ending of this game is rushed, that is obvious, and it is so disappointing, considering you're the developers of one of the best Fallout games, it is sad to see this amazing game ruined by stupid game design.

    In conclusion, everything up until the end slideshow is a masterpiece, some of the best stuff I have ever played in a while, but the "ending" felt like it was only half done, the game was only 50% complete, that I had so much more to do, but no, my experience is ruined, everything done seemingly pointless if I don't get to witness it. Hopefully there is a PC mod in the near future that lets me explore the game post-ending with my maxed out character, and one that actually makes my objective complete. Why couldn't this game have pulled a Breath of the Wild and let you continue on after you're done, with the quest complete and let you keep any EXP and loot you acquired from the final boss area, and just act as if you're not done, but still able to play.

    Disappointing and rushed, hopefully the sequel fixes these issues and brings Obsidian to the top spot once more. Would be a 10/10 if it wasn't for the ending, 7/10.    … Expand
  39. Prensavendida
    Nov 13, 2019
    7
    Me esperaba algo peor, pero me está gustando más de lo que pensaba. La jugabilidad es decente, los diálogos son variados y algunos son de risa. El desarrollo de los personajes podría ser mejor, pero no le voy a pedir más a un rpg. Es cierto que, en muchos momentos, el juego no te incita a explorar el mundo y se queda muy vacío en cuanto a la experiencia. "El sistema VATS" que tiene, no esMe esperaba algo peor, pero me está gustando más de lo que pensaba. La jugabilidad es decente, los diálogos son variados y algunos son de risa. El desarrollo de los personajes podría ser mejor, pero no le voy a pedir más a un rpg. Es cierto que, en muchos momentos, el juego no te incita a explorar el mundo y se queda muy vacío en cuanto a la experiencia. "El sistema VATS" que tiene, no es del todo profundo, lo intenta, pero se queda a medio cocer, una lástima, podría haber dado más.

    Pese a los fallos que posee, los mundo tan vacíos y la IA tan limitada que, básicamente, puedes acabar con ellos sin moverte del sitio en ciertas ocasiones, es el RPG al que más horas le estoy echando sin duda. Los conflictos entre bandos, el transfondo de las ciudades recogidas en terminales, la variedad de armas (que es decente) y la cantidad de opciones que tienes para hablar con alguien, me gustaría decir que me ha gustado.    … Expand
  40. Teamen
    Nov 13, 2019
    7
    Хорошая игра ,но жалко что коротенькая. Есть небольшие недочеты по инвентарю и перевод не совсем точный иногда.
  41. Xargon_
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. .
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. Ragnarious666
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Boring game, fallout better, real
    Boring game, fallout better, real
    Boring game, fallout better, real
    Boring game, fallout better, real
  45. EMLM
    Nov 2, 2019
    0
    It's an SJW game. It's not fun, not polished. The leftist script is the cream of the crap. Nothing more to say. Pure garbage.
  46. mobbahobba
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This game is what Fallout 4 should've been. Props to Obsidian for making the best RPG in years!
  47. 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!
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. dafn
    Oct 28, 2019
    7
    A good game with a fun and adventurous atmosphere. Good story, world and characters.

    This is not an open world game like fallout. It is far more linear. Instead of having one big world it has several small ones, and they are are introduced in order. I personally prefer one big world where you are free to explore as you want. I also would like more gunplay and interesting places to    A good game with a fun and adventurous atmosphere. Good story, world and characters.

    This is not an open world game like fallout. It is far more linear. Instead of having one big world it has several small ones, and they are are introduced in order. I personally prefer one big world where you are free to explore as you want. I also would like more gunplay and interesting places to explore. The game feels very cramped and small. Personally I prefer the fallout formula.

    Also, I noticed that if I kill someone without any witnesses I still loose standing with the faction. I feel like that should not be the case as no one knows the person is dead and no one knows I killed the person.

    I would recommend this game, but do not buy this expecting fallout new vegas, you will get disappointed. I really hope obsidian continues to develop the idea and further expands on it in future releases.    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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!
  53. 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
  54. WtPooh
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Thank you for your work, Obsidian!
    Очень и очень годная игруля получилась! Любителям РПГ однозначно рекомендую!
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. Dugran
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    Ничего нормального в игре не увидел, только глаза чуть не сломал. Хорошо хоть она не по вселенной Fallout - нечего таким позором легендарную серию марать.
  62. 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
  63. jonahgetz
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    its meh. not really anything new, it just copies other games. can't really get into it.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. Skyrim-Is-Trash
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The spiritual rebirth of Fallout, right here, in the right hands. Obsidians hands.
  67. 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.
  68. Gimmicks
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best game of 2019. Good dialogue, great voice acting, good story, exellent worls, combat not the best.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. Nexgan
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Way better than Fallout series and other RPGs. Skill system is awesome and so is the combat.
  73. 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
  74. ArachnidiaC
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    So glad I spent money on this rather than Fallout: 76.

    Bethesda, hope you learn something from these guys.
  75. 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.
  76. 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)
  77. 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!
  78. leche_paterna
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    El mejor RPG que ha aparecido en los últimos años. Lo que debería haber sido la saga Fallout.
  79. rale317
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    It's like fallout 76 but worse. Instead of uninstalling I decided it would be better if I just burned my computer and bought a new one.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. screww
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Great game, Fallout game mechanics, just in space. Much better than Bethesda's trash lately.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. Lechaim
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    I am extremely disappointed of optimization. It has very noticeable micro-stutter every 5-10 second. This makes this game totally unplayable as shooter. Also it crashes every 20-30 minutes so its Supernova mode is unplayable as well. Every time it crashes you have to start the quest from very beginning which annoys me as hell.

    Do I have to mention that all of these happen on hi-end PC    I am extremely disappointed of optimization. It has very noticeable micro-stutter every 5-10 second. This makes this game totally unplayable as shooter. Also it crashes every 20-30 minutes so its Supernova mode is unplayable as well. Every time it crashes you have to start the quest from very beginning which annoys me as hell.

    Do I have to mention that all of these happen on hi-end PC and don't change even on lowest settings? So this is the answer why this game still isn't on Steam. There are reviews there.    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. zaftgun
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    Good story and game play. Character and the game world feels consistent and real. Great shooter RPG for a casual player like me.
  89. SgAkErRu
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Игра от Обсидианов. В целом, игра очень похожа на Fallout: New Vegas, несмотря на вырвиглазный цветастый космический сеттинг. Но, к сожалению, чувствуется какой-то самоповтор. Проблемы игры - чересчур стёбный сюжет, три категории огнестрельного оружия (три вида патронов, вроде бы пистолетный, автоматный и энергетический что ли, или типо того). А также самый главный минус в том, что играИгра от Обсидианов. В целом, игра очень похожа на Fallout: New Vegas, несмотря на вырвиглазный цветастый космический сеттинг. Но, к сожалению, чувствуется какой-то самоповтор. Проблемы игры - чересчур стёбный сюжет, три категории огнестрельного оружия (три вида патронов, вроде бы пистолетный, автоматный и энергетический что ли, или типо того). А также самый главный минус в том, что игра просто сделана наспех и не проработана как надо. Многого тут не хватает, много дверей закрыто, самих локаций не очень много и они маленькие, квестов тоже мало, да и какая-то у них недосказанность. Короче, если бы разрабы покарпели еще пару лет, было бы куда лучше, а так, сделали по-бырому и выпустили. Хотя саму игру проходил не отрываясь, на протяжении нескольких дней, но это больше не заслуга самой игры, а просто в тот момент особо не во что было играть из нормального, и было стойкое неприятное ощущение, что можно было сделать лучше, было стойкое ощущение, что игра не доделана, как будто я в какую-то большую демку играю. И я бы не сказал, что мне очень понравился сеттинг, но ничего так, он неплохой. Вот и все, что можно о игре сказать. Очень жаль, можно было намного круче.… Expand
  90. Jagger510
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Impressive game by Obsidian after marvelous Fallout: New Vegas.
    Colorful world, interesting storyline, many good quests and perfect dialogue system.
    Not best graphics in 2020, but still good for not AAA project.
  91. SnackingSlizzy
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    AMAZING GAME! The depth of every follower, the breathtaking environment, the skill and progression system....I could go on! The point is that if you like rpg's where your choices and actions matter, your specialization matters, your relationships with characters matter, and you really feel like you had a part in the world! Please, please give this amazing game a try! This game will pullAMAZING GAME! The depth of every follower, the breathtaking environment, the skill and progression system....I could go on! The point is that if you like rpg's where your choices and actions matter, your specialization matters, your relationships with characters matter, and you really feel like you had a part in the world! Please, please give this amazing game a try! This game will pull you in and make you lose track of time. Its one of the best fps RPGs since new vegas. Funny enough, the same devs worked on it. This is the type of game you want to dive deep into. I feel like people saying that its " too short" are just rushing though the main story. There is a TON of meat on these bones. Enjoy the amazing side quests and just take the time to admire the work that you are seeing. 10/10… Expand
  92. HEPBO3HbIN
    Jun 24, 2021
    0
    SJW TRASH AND PROPAGANDA. Dont buy it
    I hope all of us do the right choice...
  93. MajicMan
    Oct 25, 2019
    4
    Tl;dr this game is one of the worst PC ports i've seen in a while; the combat is not smooth at all, OFF CENTRE CROSSHAIR ON A PC GAME WITH NO WAY TO REMOVE IT, fuzzy/ terrible graphics that hinder their design, no AA options, forced chromatic aberration, DOF and TAA (not even TXAA in a 2019 game wtf) made the game blurry, horrid stuttering which at times can make the game unplayable (keepTl;dr this game is one of the worst PC ports i've seen in a while; the combat is not smooth at all, OFF CENTRE CROSSHAIR ON A PC GAME WITH NO WAY TO REMOVE IT, fuzzy/ terrible graphics that hinder their design, no AA options, forced chromatic aberration, DOF and TAA (not even TXAA in a 2019 game wtf) made the game blurry, horrid stuttering which at times can make the game unplayable (keep in mind I'm running at ultra-very high w/ a GTX 1070, 16GB DDR4, i7-8700k). I honestly think that the **** Saints row 2 PC port (which is thankfully getting fixed) played better than this port. Due to all these graphical and some possible engine issues, the combat feels clunky and marred down from forced mouse acceleration, mouse smoothing, and of course; an inability to centre the crosshair.
    When it comes to story, the beginning is very abrupt and confusing (going to give the benefit of the doubt and say that this is planned), but there really isn't a good sense of motivation. I've been seeing a lot of comparisons to F:NV and Fallout 4, but those games had a strong sense of motivation while still playing on the destroyed, not as it once was, world feel. However it's just "oh hey so you are the only dude outta all these colonists that you don't know at all, that i could revive. oh and now you gotta save their asses for me". Now while I do quite enjoy the emotions behind the characters and the way they speak, the character design just feels wack imo but I can't quite think about why.
    My recommendations is to sit on this game until the PC version gets patched, and pray that you can sit through tedious fetch quests, but this game is not worth full price at all.    … Expand
  94. Jesseroar
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    You like Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Elder Scrolls then you will love this game. The dialogue is great, there is a multitude of choices available with each quest, and it will keep you playing for hours without wanting to take a break.
  95. ParGellen
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    It has been a long long time since I've spent $60 on a game and felt good about it. This is one of those games. I'm having a blast and loving every minute of it! Thank you Obsidian!
  96. Yupok
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This game is so good. It’s the fallout we have deserved for years. Finally Obsidian back behind the RPG games again! Why does this only have an eight overall!? So disappointed with these reviews! This game is a HIT! If you love traditional RPG games Obsidian really brought back all the thing people love and trashed the extra garbage Bethesda loads into the games!
  97. CaptainCuckold
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    This game is not worth the time spent playing. Forget Mass Effect, The outer worlds replaces Commander Shepard with joke captain of a ship that no one respects.

    To sum up this game with one word "bland" at no point do you feel cool or powerful just a boring joke character that everyone disrespects constantly. The story is poorly written and simple to follow the companions are all    This game is not worth the time spent playing. Forget Mass Effect, The outer worlds replaces Commander Shepard with joke captain of a ship that no one respects.

    To sum up this game with one word "bland" at no point do you feel cool or powerful just a boring joke character that everyone disrespects constantly. The story is poorly written and simple to follow the companions are all disrespectful towards the player character and there is no option to stand up for yourself you just have to agree with whatever idiotic thing they say. It isn't an RPG so much as it is a shooter on rails you have no choice.

    The gameplay itself is inferior to Fallout 4 and Mass effect Andromeda (Yes worse than ME:A) you get about 20 hours of gameplay it tries to copy other games too much and falls flat (Fo4,ME:A,Borderlands)

    The companions themselves make me just want to put them in an airlock and blast them into space. You seriously couldn't make a single companion that is likable? Even ME:A did this!

    We need to face the facts. The Obsidian that made Fo:NV peaked with this achievement and has been dishing out slop ever since. Obsidian is dead.    … Expand
  98. thehero53
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A game that fills a void left by games like Fallout and Mass Effect, when they decided to try and get subscription money instead of making great RPGs.
  99. mrkot
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Можно было бы многое написать, не не зацепило.
  100. Scar_Husky
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    The game was very good.
    Good story, characters, scenery and role-play elements.
    There were a few bugs but nothing game-breaking. Sadly not much variety in weapon and armor choices (most weapons were the same with MkII or ultra next to there names and better stats) . They could have added throwable weapons ie. grenades, and the guns in the game didn't really feel powerful. The perks in    The game was very good.
    Good story, characters, scenery and role-play elements.
    There were a few bugs but nothing game-breaking.
    Sadly not much variety in weapon and armor choices (most weapons were the same with MkII or ultra next to there names and better stats) . They could have added throwable weapons ie. grenades, and the guns in the game didn't really feel powerful.
    The perks in game don't feel unique compared to each other.
    The game also feels short for the 60 euro price tag, but the story can be replayed for different endings .
    It still doesn't fill the void left by New Vegas but it's a set in the right direction.
    All in all, it's a good game and I'm hoping for even better DLC's    … Expand
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#42 Best 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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