Outriders

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 155
  3. Negative: 76 out of 155
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  1. chenson87
    Apr 6, 2021
    0
    do not buy this game. it is pointless garbage with no redeeming qualities. it is generic and bland in every possible way with exception of its even worse short comings. on ps4 pro it runs like garbage while managing to look worse than 10 year old games
  2. Rstone7
    Apr 11, 2021
    4
    An honest opinion from my part.The game has a lot of potential but at its current state it has a lot of issues that ruin the experience.At first online matchmaking is a mess without in game party, i was kicked from groups instantly and had to restart the game cause afterwards i could not either interact with objects or fast travel to my camp.Laggy sessions, awful sound and enemies thatAn honest opinion from my part.The game has a lot of potential but at its current state it has a lot of issues that ruin the experience.At first online matchmaking is a mess without in game party, i was kicked from groups instantly and had to restart the game cause afterwards i could not either interact with objects or fast travel to my camp.Laggy sessions, awful sound and enemies that spawn behind your location.updated ,its a shame that they published the game at this state ,the game is unplayable right know ,full of bugs and crashes.Every comparison to titles like the division or destiny is just for laughing.… Expand
  3. CorgiWarrior
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    Beat the story and put time in the end game. You don’t feel strong or powerful. Clearly the team didn’t know what they were doing. Then they nerf your powers in a update. Your not even strong to begin with. Let alone nerf you in a update. When this game full of bugs. Their first update should not been nerf your character. End game content is a joke.
    Story was not bad, but it’s the end game    Beat the story and put time in the end game. You don’t feel strong or powerful. Clearly the team didn’t know what they were doing. Then they nerf your powers in a update. Your not even strong to begin with. Let alone nerf you in a update. When this game full of bugs. Their first update should not been nerf your character. End game content is a joke.
    Story was not bad, but it’s the end game that keeps people coming back and this game has none really. Some stupid time trails is not end game content. Wait for a deep deep sale. Like 20 bucks Or buy it used at GameStop beat the story and take it back and get your money back.    … Expand
  4. abenko
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Finally a game that's doing it right!!!
    It gives you a proper free demo, so try and see for yourself if you love the game.
    The demo is huge, has several missions that are representative of the game. So there should be no people who buy this game and are disappointed. Once you decided to buy the game - your progress and character are transferred from the demo. And this is applicable to    Finally a game that's doing it right!!!
    It gives you a proper free demo, so try and see for yourself if you love the game.
    The demo is huge, has several missions that are representative of the game. So there should be no people who buy this game and are disappointed. Once you decided to buy the game - your progress and character are transferred from the demo. And this is applicable to all platforms - consoles, PC, ...

    That's the proper way to release an expensive new game!!! Thank you to the developers!! I'm not into multiplayer, but the game is doing the right thing by also enabling cross-platform multiplayer. That's the proper respect to its audience!

    If you are interested in the game, and you should be as it is a great game - try out the demo.
    Stop reading the reviews.

    Obviously, no game is perfect and this being a huge game it has it's share of small issues. I had to turn off and unplug my PS4 to reset cache, once. There are also a few seconds when screens are loading. But that's all expected.

    The game itself - it's a Halo-like shooter. Enough said.

    Enjoy!!!    … Expand
  5. KenniG
    Apr 2, 2021
    3
    Normally, I don’t buy day one but after playing a pretty smooth demo, I figured I’d give this one a chance. BOY was I wrong!!!!! I present to you Anthem 2.0...

    I cannot even hardly log into the game much less play the darn thing. When you do get in, it crashes and freezes constantly. Multiplayer is even worse. We tried cross play and it lasted all of three minutes before crashing    Normally, I don’t buy day one but after playing a pretty smooth demo, I figured I’d give this one a chance. BOY was I wrong!!!!! I present to you Anthem 2.0...

    I cannot even hardly log into the game much less play the darn thing. When you do get in, it crashes and freezes constantly. Multiplayer is even worse. We tried cross play and it lasted all of three minutes before crashing everytime. Glitches and bugs happen day one but server connectivity issues, especially from a company like Square Enix not to mention the fact that it is an online game, should not! What little I could play, the story ‘seems’ interesting. The dialogue and voice acting are believable compared to most other games. The fact that there is no PvP means that it is story driven but we’ll never know till they correct the server issues. But it did peak my interest. The graphics are pretty cool but that’s where it ends for me. The controls are unfortunately clunky. Targeting is WAY OFF. We were missing at point blank range with a shotgun while the AI could target and shoot us right thru the walls and obstacles designed to provide cover. Our powers and melee kept triggering almost automatically constantly and controls kept freezing up although I don’t know if that may have been partly due to the ongoing server issues. When trying to use abilities such as the Tricksters slice or Time Freeze for example, it was noticeably delayed compared to the demo which was much smoother and responsive which is odd considering most demo’s are rough compared to the final release. The gameplay itself is cookie cutter run and gun chaotic, which is getting really old with these shooters. You would think that developers would begin employing more stealth and strategy in these games other than run and shoot them before they shoot you. I had high hopes for this title but once again find myself disappointed.    … Expand
  6. prinex
    Apr 3, 2021
    2
    A textbook example of "pushing" a product in the new economy.

    This game had a month-long Beta where tons of problems came to light - from the basic (janky movements of the character, cam-shaking to make you want to swith off your tv) to the real meaty ones (loot lost, char resets, coop not working, lag a nightmare with teleporting the norm, no concept for shared loot and so on).    A textbook example of "pushing" a product in the new economy.

    This game had a month-long Beta where tons of problems came to light - from the basic (janky movements of the character, cam-shaking to make you want to swith off your tv) to the real meaty ones (loot lost, char resets, coop not working, lag a nightmare with teleporting the norm, no concept for shared loot and so on).

    Normally the reddit community for example would have ripped that apart. But (wonder how) tons of positive review, what a great game, what a great developer this is, and they really talk to us, we are so lucky - including a shill article on Forbes that concluded basically "even if this game does not work is great" - probably this was too much even for the journalist.

    And btw if someone raised some legitimate questions (for example, today day 3 after release, still a ban on press reviews, or the servers not working after 3 days) - barrage of "its the same for all the other games" or "its fauit of Azure" and downvotes. Peppered with gems like "I like it even more because its so buggy and does not work I love it".

    That the game was suddendly in the xbox game pass its a red flag as big as the ever given ship btw.

    Fast forward to release date:

    Money has been paid (and at a AAA+ price), the cat is in the bag and people are left with a non-working game (servers) and when it works the mountain of all bugs never addressed in the beta. And slowly but surely the honeymoon will fade over, the (paid) press releases will try to squeeze some more cash out of the usual gullible, uninformed or cash whales - and then ?

    Of course this is what it is, a first attempt at looter shooter, with good ideas probably (we cannot play the game as the servers does not work), which in the 30 $ range may have been interesting.

    But this thing cost as much as Destiny. And is not a destiny-killer. Is not even an anthem-killer. It is what it is, a buggy game pushed from the publisher using reddit, forbes etc in an attempt to at least mititgate the financial debacle.

    What do we learn from this ? Unless you trust the producer (one name: From Software) dont preorder, dont buy on release, wait always 2-3 weeks. The feedback and review system has been rigged for good, every turd is depicted as being a gold apple, only weapon for us consumer - wait and see. If its a gem you will spend 300 hours on, you can afford to wait 2 weeks.    … Expand
  7. diakon1
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    I paid 60 Euros, and this game is a total mess. Generic, uninspired, and boring. Plus this game is currently very buggy and unplayable. Worst spend money...
  8. Youngdonkeyy
    Apr 3, 2021
    2
    The servers were **** down for 5 **** hours. And when i finally could get to play this game. It just felt like i wasted my time. I had a great hope of hype for this game... what a shame tbh
  9. gstalegacy
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    I will start with the good stuff so far. The gameplay is super fun, fast and addictive. The storyline seem interesting and somewhat funny at some point. The map-design is super colorfull and area are pretty different from one to another witch make the game less boring and keep you wanting to see wich kind of area you're about to fight in next. Unfortunatly a lot of bad things to add toI will start with the good stuff so far. The gameplay is super fun, fast and addictive. The storyline seem interesting and somewhat funny at some point. The map-design is super colorfull and area are pretty different from one to another witch make the game less boring and keep you wanting to see wich kind of area you're about to fight in next. Unfortunatly a lot of bad things to add to that now. This is not the graphics you would expect from a release at the end of ps4 lifetime. I've seen the difference between ps4,xbox series and pc and clearly the graphics were downgraded to sell more nextgen console not to make it run better or none of that allright......for SELLING PURPUSE!!!!!!! I`m mean there is a lot of older online multiplayer game graphics that are way better than this for exemple Borderlands, Destiny, Dying light, etc...You can't play crossplay yet, there is no in game gamechat, you get disconnect every hours or so at best for now. Loading windows of 2min everytime I jump a gap, walk between walls, open a door....for real!??? The movement like sprinting moving for cover to cover are very weird and doesn't feel natural or fluid. Loading between area OMG 3-4min every single time. I spended the same amount of time playing than I`ve been on a loading screen or just simply trying to re-enter the game. This game could be great but it is really far from being a masterpiece especially on ps4 and xbox one. Please fix this game I`ve paid 88$ dollars canadian for this game on ps4 I want to see it work. One last things vertical sensibility adjustment is really important too and not everyone is playing on PC with a mouse could you update it please!? XD Stop releasing unfinished crap this message goes for all those company in the latest years Activision, Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft.......… Expand
  10. Rhicks
    Apr 13, 2021
    3
    For the record, I wanted to like this game. I really did. So much so that I forced myself to play nearly twenty hours of this steaming pile of garbage. If I could get my money back I would. Conversely, if I could pay to erase this game from existence I would also do that. The difficulty spikes would be bad enough to ruin the game for me on their own, even if they weren't paired with floatyFor the record, I wanted to like this game. I really did. So much so that I forced myself to play nearly twenty hours of this steaming pile of garbage. If I could get my money back I would. Conversely, if I could pay to erase this game from existence I would also do that. The difficulty spikes would be bad enough to ruin the game for me on their own, even if they weren't paired with floaty aiming, terrible and inconsistent cover mechanics, and weapons that felt like they were shooting pellets. Enemies pretty much all just rush, and you're constantly funneled into areas where you have one piece of cover you better cling to for dear life or you'll be annihilated. The areas seem like they could offer dynamic and engaging combat, but the fact that this game isn't truly open world means you can't ever really engage enemies on your terms or with a strategy you've decided. If you are brave enough to stay mobile and aggressive (as the game SUGGESTS) you get punished with waves of enemies popping in behind and all around you. I can't give an honest critique of the story because it was so forgettable I didn't know what I was doing half the time I was playing. The russian guy was cool I guess. Bottom line: 3/10. If you want a good tps, go play the Division.… Expand
  11. Donkorax6544
    Apr 3, 2021
    1
    Danger!! Definitely don't buy this game. The gameplay may be fun, but you never get to play it properly. The server stability is a catastrophe. It has to be online but you are constantly thrown out if you ever get into the game. Co-op gameplay doesn't work properly, cross-play is also bugged. This game is almost unplayable at the moment. The next anthem? Maybe. The next cyberpunk?Danger!! Definitely don't buy this game. The gameplay may be fun, but you never get to play it properly. The server stability is a catastrophe. It has to be online but you are constantly thrown out if you ever get into the game. Co-op gameplay doesn't work properly, cross-play is also bugged. This game is almost unplayable at the moment. The next anthem? Maybe. The next cyberpunk? It has certain similarities to the release. If what your money means to you, wait until it is greatly reduced and maybe it will work by then.… Expand
  12. antoniomit
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Despues del problema con los servidores el juego va genial en modo un jugador. Es una mezcla de Destiny y Gears of wars, me encanta
  13. playgamer2014
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    eu tou gostando do jogo, como eu nao jogo notas pra mim ta sendo otimo

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  14. JarekH
    Apr 4, 2021
    2
    Not bad game but extreme server issues. Cant signed in (only restarting game is working again and again) Long loading Times on PS4 in cutscenes. Coop unplayable, server issues again. FIX IT and i change rating
  15. SteinbergC
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    Can"t log in. So I am not able to play the game at all. Well. At Square Enix and PeopleCanFly. I want my money back. Now.
  16. Alixa2s
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    What a boring game. I expected more. It has some gears elements but it fails to deliver a great experience. The graphics, mechanics and level design are so outdated for a game that is released on 2021 In a nutshell anthem 2.0
  17. GIorgioDeco
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    I don't know how we've come to the F*****NG point where spending 70$ on a game does not mean you can actually play the darn thing... pieces of s***t like this crap are a disgrace not only to customers but to serious developers and to the videogame industry as a whole.
    Servers are down and cross-play is unviable, on a game whose f****ng point was supposed to be delivering a coop    I don't know how we've come to the F*****NG point where spending 70$ on a game does not mean you can actually play the darn thing... pieces of s***t like this crap are a disgrace not only to customers but to serious developers and to the videogame industry as a whole.
    Servers are down and cross-play is unviable, on a game whose f****ng point was supposed to be delivering a coop campaign... It's just unacceptable and I hope they'll get sued.
    Never again will I get a pre-order, the status quo is just trash. Shame on this. 0/10    … Expand
  18. overdrive
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    this game is great and very addicting, have only play though part of the story as the servers has been having problems with being overloaded. Love the sci-fi feel of the game and love that it is cross-play so that you can play with your friends, but apart from the server issues the is NOT the devs fault i have found no real bugs in this game would defo recommend to anyone who likes thisthis game is great and very addicting, have only play though part of the story as the servers has been having problems with being overloaded. Love the sci-fi feel of the game and love that it is cross-play so that you can play with your friends, but apart from the server issues the is NOT the devs fault i have found no real bugs in this game would defo recommend to anyone who likes this type of game… Expand
  19. D4vid
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    The game simply doesn’t work. I would like to review it, but the servers are always down. It’s been 3 days and it’s unacceptable. 0/10, unplayable
  20. realityczech
    Apr 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredibly frustrating game. Any progress you make is under constant threat of being wiped away by server instability. Strongly recommend simply playing Destiny 2 instead.… Expand
  21. Belarus_neckoby
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    игра летает КСТАТИ в отличии от ПК версий ))))
  22. Marcelom2205
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Best game, gráficos bons, diversão garantida, boa história, ficou bem melhor que na demo
  23. alandacroce
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    bad game hate it they dont have nothing new ok is like pattern gamepass so bad
  24. lordmartock
    Apr 2, 2021
    6
    If you haven't bought this game yet...Wait.
    Wait, wait, wait.
    I am playing on a day one PS4 with a 780p tv...and the game is beautiful. The gameplay is smooth, the story is entertaining, and I love the scifi setting. The game has "drop-in and drop-out" co-op, and a matchmaking service for all systems. Also, a constant online like Destiny or Anthem. That is where the problems begin.    If you haven't bought this game yet...Wait.
    Wait, wait, wait.
    I am playing on a day one PS4 with a 780p tv...and the game is beautiful. The gameplay is smooth, the story is entertaining, and I love the scifi setting. The game has "drop-in and drop-out" co-op, and a matchmaking service for all systems. Also, a constant online like Destiny or Anthem.
    That is where the problems begin. I keep getting kicked off the servers and spend 1-4 hours trying to reconnect. I want to play this game...but I can't stay connected to the servers.
    I would love to give this game an honest score...love the setting, story, and gameplay...but with the way it is now, the best I can give it is a 6.
    So I recommend you wait to get the game.    … Expand
  25. El_cartel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Gioco veramente particolare,le prime ore sembra non dirti nulla,ma appena decolla diventa veramente divertente,ti da dipendenza.
    Grafica discreta,gameplay frenetico e storia bella ma un po’ anonima..ha tutte le carte in regola per diventare un punto di riferimento Diablolike/lootshooter.

    This game is addicting.
  26. Torreyes
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately the game had serious issues with server at release, otherwise the rating would be average 8.5 to 9.2 but everyone is angry. including me but thr game is magnificent. I don't like shooters, only games like Dark Souls or JRPG but this game is in a completely different level... One of the best games i ever played and i'm 51 years old. This is One of the best games of the last 10 years for me, i hope everyone gets to play it because it's so much fun that i played 20 hours 2nd April alone. Congratulations to People can Fly !!… Expand
  27. Edumadaluk
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Best release of the year thus far. I love that Outriders is not designed as game as a service.
  28. SkinsFan65
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    Fun when it works but I rarely can get past the signing in stage and one of the side quests crashes the system repeatedly (tried 3 times before giving up). If they sort out the issues, it should be fun.

    Edit: Now that they have seemingly stabilized the servers some, I'm having a lot more fun. Adjusted score from 3 to 9. I'm enjoying the story and gameplay. Graphics are good.
  29. Godspeedos
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    Don't the trust the big channels full of paid shills obviously ignoring the many many faults the game's currently plagued by. Doing 180° from their demo reviews even though many of the faults are still there, yet somehow they mentioned them then, but now they're no problem at all. Rushed even though it was not ready, but hey the deadline's the most important thing. Can'tupset the investorsDon't the trust the big channels full of paid shills obviously ignoring the many many faults the game's currently plagued by. Doing 180° from their demo reviews even though many of the faults are still there, yet somehow they mentioned them then, but now they're no problem at all. Rushed even though it was not ready, but hey the deadline's the most important thing. Can'tupset the investors and preorders now. Fixing they'll do later. No incentive for many devs these days to deliver a finished product, thanks to preorders and the ability to "iron things out later." Day 1 often means glorified beta.… Expand
  30. Utz
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    My first loot shooter... gameplay and Story setting feeling good. I think just one or two patches and IT runs better.
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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Screen Rant
    May 20, 2021
    70
    Outriders is worth the time investment so far, in spite of its clunkiness and server instability at launch. Although the game has areas it needs to improve, the core ideas and gameplay are incredibly strong, making it easy to overlook whatever flaws are present. It's also an easy game to recommend for both solo players and groups of friends looking for a shooter to dive into together, and because of the world tier mechanic, anyone with any level of skill can jump into Outriders and have a great time. With a handful of hours left to go in the main campaign, that doesn't appear likely to change - though this review will be updated and finalized once completed to reflect the whole of the experience either way.
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  2. LaPS4
    Apr 15, 2021
    72
    Outriders offers an alternative in the looter shooter genre that is very enjoyable if played in company, but without offering anything groundbreaking compared to other alternatives. Its connectivity failures ruin the gaming experience.
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  3. BaziCenter
    Apr 13, 2021
    75
    At first glance Outriders might look like some other shooters such as Destiny or The Division, but its complicated and diverse combat help it stand alone and impress, and with some better support and polish can easily challenge other loot shooters in the market.
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