Outward

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 100
  3. Negative: 25 out of 100
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  1. Luis75luis
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Excelente game. Step by step inmerse you in his magic Word. Hard in the beginning, but it worth it
  2. deddo
    Aug 5, 2021
    5
    la grafica fa schifo e i comandi pure, comprato in sconto a 9,99 mi vergogno di me stesso ad aver buttato così dei soldi… NON compratelo, è la delusione più grande del 2021 a parer mio
  3. RatchetClank111
    Jul 5, 2021
    2
    Amazed how this game has some people giving it a 10/10. seriously? I got this game on a sale for just a few dollars, and I still feel like I want a refund. The first thing I noticed right away is just how bad the graphics look. I mean this looks like something from the early 2000s or something. This game came out in 2019.... The overall design just looks terrible and characterAmazed how this game has some people giving it a 10/10. seriously? I got this game on a sale for just a few dollars, and I still feel like I want a refund. The first thing I noticed right away is just how bad the graphics look. I mean this looks like something from the early 2000s or something. This game came out in 2019.... The overall design just looks terrible and character customization is horrible. This game actually hurts to look at it, i'm not sure if it's the lighting or graphics, but it really strains my eyes. The voice acting that it had it's passible at best. I only played the game for a few hours before I just gave up on it. Everything about the game just seems overcomplicated and mediocre that it's hard to get any fun out of it. And the load times, sheesh even on ps5 it's terrible.. takes like 30seconds. and you're going to run into a lot of load times.

    Reasons why at least gets a few points is that at least the game is playable and some of the ideas are somewhat cool.

    Again it baffles me how some are giving this a 10/10. have you played any other video games???others. graphics, fighting, storyline are subpar. Do not recommend this game.    … Expand
  4. Lyrick7
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    Almost like an amazingly ambitious PS2 era game. The fact that it was made by such a small team goes both ways, in that it will impress you time again, but the restrictions of such a small team is obvious.
    If you can forgive a little jank every now and then, and really dig into the mechanics, this game can offer 100s of hours of entertainment
  5. kylematthewells
    May 29, 2021
    0
    Clunky and overpriced. Do not buy unless its $5 or less. Just paid $40 for it because I read one review and it sounded good. Do not get ripped off like I did. Its not worth it.
  6. Zakis1991
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Пока на самоизоляции, взял с братюней игру, игра очень крутая, мне зашла на 100%, вот решил её тебе порекомендовать. Пару слов об игре : готика + ризен. Отличный ролл плей, много чего интересного, крафт, банки, еда. В игре тебя пытается убить всё. Хочется есть, пить и спать, но это не самое страшное, можно замерзнуть нахер, или получить солнечный удар, так же несварение желудка подхватитьПока на самоизоляции, взял с братюней игру, игра очень крутая, мне зашла на 100%, вот решил её тебе порекомендовать. Пару слов об игре : готика + ризен. Отличный ролл плей, много чего интересного, крафт, банки, еда. В игре тебя пытается убить всё. Хочется есть, пить и спать, но это не самое страшное, можно замерзнуть нахер, или получить солнечный удар, так же несварение желудка подхватить и тебя будет рвать от еды, можно заболеть простудой или же в бою с животным подхватить инфекцию))) но самое крутое, что можно играть вдвоём!!! Полноценный кооператив, правда прогресс идёт только хосту, но это не критично, игра заточена на 3 прохождения, 3 сюжетные линии. В игре есть незначительные баги, но не критично… Expand
  7. exhem
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    This game is pure gold if you were born in the '80s and liked the RPG genre over your youth. You need to think about what you are doing, you get lost trying to reach your destination, and suddenly you bump into a cave while trying to get back on track. You are hungry and cold so you get in. Inside you struggle to kill a monster to find a chest full of goodies, you now have to think aboutThis game is pure gold if you were born in the '80s and liked the RPG genre over your youth. You need to think about what you are doing, you get lost trying to reach your destination, and suddenly you bump into a cave while trying to get back on track. You are hungry and cold so you get in. Inside you struggle to kill a monster to find a chest full of goodies, you now have to think about what you get rid of from your bag to make room for this new shiny sword, hoping to fetch a good price when you reach town. What reminds you that you have no clue where town is.
    Much more enjoyable in coop. Part of the charm is figuring out things by yourself, so try to stay away from wiking it too much, at least at the beginning. I hope they made more games like this.    … Expand
  8. Julinitot
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    This game is clearly made by and for RPG lovers. It has almost everything we wish for and we never see in triple A game. If you like the genre, you should give it a try and here is why.

    1. it has a totally functionnal couch co-op split screen option. I can not stress enough how much this is appreciated since this fun option has almost completely disapeared from modern rpg. 2. the    This game is clearly made by and for RPG lovers. It has almost everything we wish for and we never see in triple A game. If you like the genre, you should give it a try and here is why.

    1. it has a totally functionnal couch co-op split screen option. I can not stress enough how much this is appreciated since this fun option has almost completely disapeared from modern rpg.

    2. the combat/death system is really good. You won't cross path with a lot of enemies but each encounter will count. You have a lot of freedom on how to approach each fight. Make your own strategy and specialise your character in consequence. The character progression is slow and you will have to tread very carefully in the beginning to avoid the strongest bosses...but you know you will have your revenge later in the game. Death system is fair and refreshing: the penalty for dying is random, the game auto saves after each fights & you only have one save slot per character.

    3. the survival game mechanics are brilliantly implemented. Plan carefully every quest if you don't want to suffer the consequences of hunger, cold, lack of sleep, infections etc etc... It is not too time consuming and it gives the game a good rythm allowing the player to rest his nerve after a stressful fight. I also love that my inventory is really limited because it forces me to think about what I really need to pick up.

    1+2+3 = excellent rpg even though, tbh, the game also suffer from many technical flaws (like long loading screens and last gen graphics). But imo, none of them are game breaking and it is understandable for such a small development team. Here is a small wish list (in order of importance) for an hypothetical sequel:
    - an option to fast travel between big cities once you have discovered them. Make it expensive and keep the excellent ambush system but the option should be there.
    - a realistic loot system. If I kill an ennemy with a good armor, I want to be able to take it 100% of the time. Same for his weapon. The backpack limitation is enough.
    - a jump button because it is not fun or realistic to get stuck behind a small rock.
    - swim & climb to explore the world with a realistic stamina cost / weight carried system. I would love to have to plan quests without packback and armor to reach/unlock some region of the world.
    - NPC day & night cycle / steal / kill option. These poor NPCs deserve to sleep at night...but some also deserve to be robbed and/or killed (with a strong punishment if you get caught). More dialog option and a moral system would also be a nice addition.

    In conclusion, I really hope these guys get the chance to work on an outward 2 with more budget, they deserve it and if they keep all the good stuffs, I will definitely buy it.    … Expand
  9. BallzyDan
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    The inability to jump coupled with the inability for the game to have a compass or navigation system, means this will be a frustrating experience. I never even got to leave the city as I was required to have two items I did not yet have, nor will I ever have them because the game does not highlight them on the map. I could listen to the boring story so they could tell me where to go, butThe inability to jump coupled with the inability for the game to have a compass or navigation system, means this will be a frustrating experience. I never even got to leave the city as I was required to have two items I did not yet have, nor will I ever have them because the game does not highlight them on the map. I could listen to the boring story so they could tell me where to go, but that seems super lame, as I am usually under the influence on marijuana when I play.
    Lame game, want money back, played less than an hour.    … Expand
  10. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    6
    This game is not great. But it is loveable. The graphics are old, the load times are long, the battle is odd and clumsy. But it is fun, especially when you have someone to play with. It has a nice atmosphere, and music, its story is kinda uniqe, and exciting-ish, the survival-adventure-crafting flavour works.
  11. sundam
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Outward, realmente es muy buen juego, aunque mi nota real sea un 7 por lo que explicaré a continuacion, pondré un 8 porque creo que el estudio se lo merece porque teniendo en cuenta que es un indie hecho por 9 personas me parece que hay que valorar mucho su trabajo, que lo vean y que se sientan apoyados. El juego te transporta a otro mundo estilo medieval tocando varios biomas, el nórdicosOutward, realmente es muy buen juego, aunque mi nota real sea un 7 por lo que explicaré a continuacion, pondré un 8 porque creo que el estudio se lo merece porque teniendo en cuenta que es un indie hecho por 9 personas me parece que hay que valorar mucho su trabajo, que lo vean y que se sientan apoyados. El juego te transporta a otro mundo estilo medieval tocando varios biomas, el nórdicos , el boscoso rollo europeo , el pantanoso y el desértico con una mezcla jugable Rol RPG de acción con supervivencia que parece una mezcla entre Skyrim, Minecraft y combate Dark Souls .

    -Empezando por lo malo y por lo que actualmente tiene un 7 esque aún tiene muchos Bugs que te pueden arruinar la partida , como las bajadas de frames en coop en el pantano o sobre todo cuando haces reaparecer al compañero en coop que se queda colgado , obligando a esperar su muerte para reloguear la zona y que se desbuguee. Además aunque con depende que armadura corres mucho creo que sería muy immersivo tener una montura.

    -Una cosa que me gusta es el diseño de escenarios donde cada lugar se ve perfectamente diferenciado de cada área , nunca hay ninguna zona igual y eso gusta. Los escenarios están bastante cargados de enemigos, entre bandidos y bicharracos que el juego te incita a matar, también hay muchos materiales para farmear y lo mejor de todo esque hay muchas submazmorras además se las principales marcadas en el mapa. Por otro lado, las ciudad de los mapas están muy logradas, con muchas cosas que hacer vender , comprar , una posada herreros, alquimistas para las pociones , tu propia casa donde guardar toda la chatarra etc etc. Es verdad que al juego le faltarían NPCs pululando por el mundo rollo Skyrim para notarse aún más vivo pero eso que dice la gente que el juego no tiene vida es mentira. -Además cada escenario y momento está acompañado por una banda sonora que a mí parecer es muy buena donde todas las canciones destacan. -La historia en si no es floja , lo que pasa que como las animaciones de los personajes no están del todo bien le quita inmersión en esta. - Lo que me gusta mucho es su jugabilidad , pues es muy parecido a los darksouls donde marcas al enemigo y tienes que pegar y esquivar ( aunque un poco tosco, muchas armas incorporan un combo para pegar y esquivar a la vez ) o bien aguantar golpes como una roca o incluso hacer parrys pero siempre vigilando salud, estamina y maná . Eso en el caso de ser guerreros pues hay muchas combinaciones de clases , pues podrás ser el típico guerrero - mago , tanque , asesino , arquero, mago puro o un mercenario con espada y pistola al estilo bloodborne y más que me dejó. Además cada clase tiene poderes recargables al estilo Code Vein que tendremos que pensar muy bien al hacer la build porque luego no habrá marcha atrás . - En el tema armas hay muchas a elegir con move sets únicos dentro de sus categorías que se podrán craftear o encontrar en sitios específicos como algo único. También hay mucha variedad de armaduras y muy vistosas.

    - El juego cuenta con mucha variedad de enemigos que soltaran materiales convirtiéndose incluso en un Monster Hunter, que algunos serán difíciles de vencer ya que te atacaran con rayo , hielo , veneno , arcano etc etc dejándote estados negativos como el hemorragia , dolor etc etc

    -Cuando acabas el juego , este ofrece 12 bosses que algunos son realmente difíciles convirtiéndose en una mini experiencia Dark Souls - La supervivencia es importante ya que te obligará a viajar optimizando los recursos para no dificultar el viaje . Por eso tendrás que, resguafarte del frío para no morir o cubrirte de la calor en el desierto , cocinar las innumerables recetas para sumar bufos o aprender también recetas de alquimia para hacer pociones , venenos , barnices de fuego , rayo etc para imbuir armas etc etc - Y lo mejor que tiene es LA PANTALLA DIVIDA pues podrás vivir todo eso con alguien que se podrá crear un personaje independiente en su otro perfil de PS4 , además la fuerza y vida de los enemigos subirá en cooperativo haciendo que adoptes diferentes estrategias a cuando juegas solo.

    - Y por último , como si no fuera largo ya , tiene un DLC The sorobboreans que aunque es un poco caro 19€ agrega un nuevo mapa nuevas mazmorras , armas , clases , encantamientos , y una nueva historia . Un DLC de los que no da rabia pagar .

    Pese a estos Bugs que tiene que aveces pueden pasar , puedes jugar muchas horas sin que aparezca ninguno y esque el juego está muy bien, pensando que ha sido hecho por nueve personas se merece un aplauso porque se nota que se ha hecho con mucho cariño. Recomendado si tienes ganas de un RPG inmersivo con más combate darksouls y sobretodo si vas a jugar con alguien .    … Expand
  12. SpecterWSA
    Jun 1, 2020
    1
    I have gave this game a good 5 hours. Thank god it was only 20 dollars.

    The combat makes Conan Exiles seem like a polished AAA game. The graphics are ps2 quality. The music is cancer The crafting mechanics are thoughtless and make dayz seem like it wasnt a total ripoff The fact the devs are releasing dlc before idk make their game have content is weird af. I am legit confused at how    I have gave this game a good 5 hours. Thank god it was only 20 dollars.

    The combat makes Conan Exiles seem like a polished AAA game. The graphics are ps2 quality.
    The music is cancer
    The crafting mechanics are thoughtless and make dayz seem like it wasnt a total ripoff

    The fact the devs are releasing dlc before idk make their game have content is weird af. I am legit confused at how the blowhard youtubers found this game fun. I feel like I just flushed 20 down the toilet.


    Take dragons dogma, release it for ps1 thats outward. Dont waste your god damn money
    It doesnt even have a story for christs sake    … Expand
  13. dano120889
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This is what I've been wanting forever. An RPG that doesn't hold your hand. The handholding in today's RPGs sucks the fun right out out of them. This game makes you think, remember and work to survive and progress. No icon chasing, which I despise. This is the most fun I've had playing a video game in years.
  14. Justinskeld
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    Listen games like these I like open world survival games it’s just this one is not what I expected the combat is bad the controls are confusing and locking on to targets is bad But one thing I like about the game is that it takes place in a beautiful world with lots to explore it’s kinda like a mini version of Skyrim
  15. Cocaine
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Bought this game for split-screen coop with my girl. And cooperative gameplay is great. For me this game is a good mix of Dark Souls and Gothic. It's really interesting to explore the world, to make raid in to dungeons, to survive in this savage and unfriendly world. And when you think you know something about this world he always ready to surprise you. Put 8 not 9 only because on ps4 theBought this game for split-screen coop with my girl. And cooperative gameplay is great. For me this game is a good mix of Dark Souls and Gothic. It's really interesting to explore the world, to make raid in to dungeons, to survive in this savage and unfriendly world. And when you think you know something about this world he always ready to surprise you. Put 8 not 9 only because on ps4 the game has a huge graphic downgrade… Expand
  16. Leer468
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    At first you think it is a game like any other, but when you take an hour and leave the city the game becomes incredible, the feeling of freedom is unique
  17. DoctorAngelicus
    Mar 7, 2020
    9
    Outward offers an experience that is hard to find in the current generation of games, hard to find in the genre, and damm too hard to find in a indie.

    As you probably know this game was made by a group of 10ish people, and let me tell you, you won't find the level of detail; storyline; lore or nothing remotely close as good as the soundtrack of this work whit the same budget. This is    Outward offers an experience that is hard to find in the current generation of games, hard to find in the genre, and damm too hard to find in a indie.

    As you probably know this game was made by a group of 10ish people, and let me tell you, you won't find the level of detail; storyline; lore or nothing remotely close as good as the soundtrack of this work whit the same budget. This is possible only thanks to something so weird nowadays in the game industry: The continuous work of the developers after the release of the game. They fixed bugs, added 12 secret endgame boss arenas (placed in different iconic locations and acording to the lore), a lot of new sets/boss weapons, and the upcoming DLC that's going to incorporate a new faction to the 3 already known in the base game. They also improved the legacy system, and gave well placed rewards in the form of improved items (weapons and armor) "passed down by your ancestors". This is a good demonstration that the developers actually care for their game, when they could just leave it like it was at launch, just like so many indie studios ends up doing.

    Putting that aside and continuing whit the game itself:

    THE WORLD

    The first thing you'll probably notice beginning your journey out of cierzo is the vast extent of the terrain, the soundtrack contributing to the ambient, and the difficulty of the enemies as you learn the basics of the combat. Every map is designed to have different climate, flora/fauna, enemies and of course battle/exploring themes. My only concern whit the game's locations is that you may need to do a lot of running if you want to explore the whole thing, but +%movement speed gear and items deals whit this pretty well.

    Most of the dungeons are really fun to explore, some even rewards player's preparation/curiosity whit special items and gives away details of the world's lore.

    THE STORY

    Outward offers 3 different storylines bassed on the faction you choose, and every one of them is filled whit choices and consequences that will affect not only the fate of Aurai, but the people around you, and of course you. The possibility to fail those quests or to choose different outcomes adds weight to the player's actions, but it's not gonna impede you from exploring to your heart's content (there's even a free-time given to you every time a main quest is completed, wich you can use to explore indefinitely until you are ready to go on).

    THE GAMEPLAY

    At first it may be difficult to understand the basics, but the game gives you a great amount of possibilities to make your own build acording to your playstyle. There's 8 skillchains to choose, an extensive magic system and a wide variety of npcs that will teach you skills as you find them. There's also storyline specific skills (both active and pasive). All of this adds ups to the combat to give a satisfactory experience, and even more if you co-op whit a friend on splitscreen/online.

    THE SOUNDTRACK

    Oof, this one got me the most. If you are in doubt of giving this game a chance I encourage you to look for some youtube videos of the area's exploring/battle soundtrack. Some of the ost is just f*cking good. Period.

    So in general, for me Outward is an excellent example of what an indie can aim to be. The open world, lore and music made me join, but the good support of the devs made me stay.    … Expand
  18. Kreuzoong
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    It's an awesome game. I think this could be upgraded with loads of new mechanics. More realistic/hardcore sim things.
  19. mortimermed
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Way more fun than every other rpg from 2019. it's not that easy to micromanage everything but if you take it easy you're gonna have a blast.
  20. heroes3000
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Chances are, if you're considering it enough to read these, you already know the gist of what this game offers. It is not a casual game. But as long as you know that, and especially if you enjoy that, the game is fantastic. I've only played about 10/15 hours or so but I still struggle to put the controller down, as does my partner. I also wouldn't say it is "extremely" hardcore. TheChances are, if you're considering it enough to read these, you already know the gist of what this game offers. It is not a casual game. But as long as you know that, and especially if you enjoy that, the game is fantastic. I've only played about 10/15 hours or so but I still struggle to put the controller down, as does my partner. I also wouldn't say it is "extremely" hardcore. The survival isn't super punishing and the combat is definitely doable if you're careful. (other reviews below give some nice details)

    If you're looking for comparisons, I would say it combines the core combat of Souls, the difficulty & some mechanics of Ark, and the intelligence of Divinity, and puts them all into a really enjoyable (albeit under-polished) package. The couch co-op fans out there should relate to at least one of those. On that note, somehow a game this complex doesn't feel cramped at all on split-screen. Though I couldn't tell you why. Also, I've never played Gothic or really any of those classic RPG's so no it's not nostalgia or bias talking.

    My SINGULAR gripe is that I agree the open world can feel empty at times--not even just lacking things to do but lacking decoration and style. (ex. there will be stretches of field that are literally just a flat green floor). For this reason I would give it a 9.5/10 (which rounds up :p). Excellent game and I hope it paves the way for more like it.

    p.s. I created an account just because I think this game deserves a ton of credit and I want more like it.
    p.s. p.s. I'm playing on a PS4 Pro on a 65" Bravia if that matters to anyone.    … Expand
  21. tredel
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    I play tons of different games and have been playing RPGs since the times of Baldur's Gate and Morrowind. Although It took a few hours to get into it, Outward turned out to be a real gem. I played through the whole game with my friend and can say despite the occasional bug (never had anything game breaking, it seems recent patches were effective), the initial difficulty and your charactersI play tons of different games and have been playing RPGs since the times of Baldur's Gate and Morrowind. Although It took a few hours to get into it, Outward turned out to be a real gem. I played through the whole game with my friend and can say despite the occasional bug (never had anything game breaking, it seems recent patches were effective), the initial difficulty and your characters slow progression to awesomeness makes for a fun and thought provoking game. The usefulness and necessity of the item system is reminiscent of The Witcher, combat/enemies/dungeons shares some similarities with Dark Souls and the ease of coop provides for a refreshing RPG experience you can share with your friend. I for one look forward to seeing more games like this in the future.… Expand
  22. Thanocles
    Jun 3, 2019
    1
    Played ten hours and have been very forgiving of a game that involves lots of travelling and upgrading backpacks. Combat is clunky and unbalanced. Worst of all only one save file so a mistake in choosing the correct dialogue can ruin the whole playthrough and leave you feeling flat and empty inside.
  23. specialguest--
    Apr 28, 2019
    7
    Wow, this game is a mess- but I'm still playing it (mostly solo on PS4pro) I Like so many, who have been cursed by the unholy affinity for Jank RPG's in the vein of Gothic- will find that this game scratches that frustrating itch in some way. If you have not done so yet, pass on this and play Elex instead, or any of the other Gothic-likes that are super cheap right now. Maybe evenWow, this game is a mess- but I'm still playing it (mostly solo on PS4pro) I Like so many, who have been cursed by the unholy affinity for Jank RPG's in the vein of Gothic- will find that this game scratches that frustrating itch in some way. If you have not done so yet, pass on this and play Elex instead, or any of the other Gothic-likes that are super cheap right now. Maybe even Arcania, or any of the Risen titles. At today's pricing, any of those are a better value than this. This game is maybe a decent value at $20, not more.… Expand
  24. donehmon
    Apr 28, 2019
    2
    Combat is awful, the amount of times I have equipped my weapon for it to not equip is ridiculous. You're instantly faced with enemies 10x better than you. Loading screen time is just another problem along with lag when I'm playing offline? Bad game.
  25. Laggy1000
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    When first picking up Outward I was entirely unsure what to expect. It was just a game I had seen online and I showed it to my buddy and we figured it why not give it a try. After all, tbere isn’t too many fantasy RPGs you can play alongside a friend. Diving into the first couple hours we were overwhelmed to say the least. The learning curve in this game is huge even for players who’veWhen first picking up Outward I was entirely unsure what to expect. It was just a game I had seen online and I showed it to my buddy and we figured it why not give it a try. After all, tbere isn’t too many fantasy RPGs you can play alongside a friend. Diving into the first couple hours we were overwhelmed to say the least. The learning curve in this game is huge even for players who’ve mastered both dark souls combat style games and survival games. When IGN reviewed this game the used a sentence along the lines of “attack, dodge, attack, block, attack, repeat” as if that isn’t exactly what dark souls is. Of course, the combat is so much more than that, you almost always have options on how you want to start a fight, maybe you want to master dagger skills and use the backstab ability, maybe you want to set tripwire traps or pressure plate traps or maybe you just want to buff up with potions and abilities and run in guns a blazin’. The abilities system is advanced and in my option one of the best parts of the game. But yes. It was developed by a small team and it definitely shows at times. From lackluster voice acting to some glitches that’ll make you very sad to say the least. But looking past all that, the core mechanics of the game, the originalality of the entire experience and the fact you can play with a friend from the beginning of the game, makes it almost impossible not to enjoy if you’re into any kind of RPG/fantasy games. While now doubt it is very difficult and not for the faint of heart, I highly recommend at least giving this game shot.… Expand
  26. BathSaltZombii
    Apr 10, 2019
    5
    What is going on with the Steam community and their reviews sometimes. This is not the best RPG ever nor is it even a good one. It's not even the graphics that bother me it's just everything else. The combat is so clanky and stop saying it's like Dark Souls combat because if it was I would say it was good. The sound design may be the worst sound design I have ever heard for a game ofWhat is going on with the Steam community and their reviews sometimes. This is not the best RPG ever nor is it even a good one. It's not even the graphics that bother me it's just everything else. The combat is so clanky and stop saying it's like Dark Souls combat because if it was I would say it was good. The sound design may be the worst sound design I have ever heard for a game of this scope and voice acting is pretty bad but I will let them get away with that. Just Stop acting like this game is actually great because it's far from that.… Expand
  27. Prizt
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    The concept is really good. It make you feel like you are living in that world and you really need your skill to be alive. The game play is the best thing in this game. You will struggle but if you get the hang of it, it will be very enjoyable. The bad part of PS4 version are just the texture which you will soon forget about it and the loading time which will always haunt you forever.
  28. ShadowPeter
    Apr 8, 2019
    8
    Nine Dots Studio is an indie game producer that has in its curriculum games like Brand (Xbox 360, PC) and the online fighting game in space, GoD Factory: Wingmen (PC). And now we have a costumed Survival game, called Outward, which has Role-Playing Game elements in its veins.

    As usual in survival games, we start by customizing our avatar. Then we start an adventure that will lead us to    Nine Dots Studio is an indie game producer that has in its curriculum games like Brand (Xbox 360, PC) and the online fighting game in space, GoD Factory: Wingmen (PC). And now we have a costumed Survival game, called Outward, which has Role-Playing Game elements in its veins.

    As usual in survival games, we start by customizing our avatar. Then we start an adventure that will lead us to choose one of these three machetes of the game: Blue Chamber, Heroic Kingdom or Holy Mission. Outward is a more realistic Survival RPG. In other words, an RPG Simulator. For those who love old-school RPGs, Outward is for you. This game has several inhospitable areas to explore and always in a more realistic way than the one seen so far in this genre.

    Initially we will have difficulties due to this style. For example, Outward doesn't show on the map where the player is and to guide us and get to our destination, it is recommended to look at the map and try to find landmarks. Okay, it's possible to put our waypoint on the map, but that's no use because it's not shown on our compass. It is noticeable that this title is more for the hardcore players and will not please everyone. By this I do not mean that it is a negative point for the game. Perhaps this Outward is more made for players who play Co-Op than Solo. And just so you know, we only have one save slot.

    During our adventures we will have to complete quests and sub-quests. But not only that, sometimes we will have to face adverse weather conditions. We'll have to wear warm clothes to protect ourselves from the cold, for example. And as if that were not enough, creatures and not nice people try to send us to death. They think they're going to have a lot of frustrations about how many deaths they're going to have. Sounds strange indeed but we don't earn experience points by killing enemies or completing quests (we only won items). On the negative side, when we are dead or when we enter the game, we take with two desperate long loadings.

    Swords, Bows and Axes are just a few examples of the arsenal in this game that can be used on our beloved enemies. Without forgetting that they can take a little help from the magic (Skills). An example of this is the Infuse Light, which temporarily adds electric damage to the guns and can also be used as a light source. About Outward fighting, I must say they are super smooth and very enjoyable, something uncommon in the survival games genre.

    One thing not less important than the rest we have already said is the need to pay attention to our character's hunger, thirst and sleep, otherwise inevitably dies. Eating or drinking something can give us a positive side effect. For example, when we drink pure water, our Stamina regains 0.3 per second and increases our defenses against hot temperatures. But you still have to be careful about what you eat and drink, because it can give you a negative side effect to the point of being fatal.

    Crafting, like any other Survival, is also a word present in this Nine Dots Studio game. Arrows, Bandages, Campfire Kits, Improvised Bedroll and many other things that can be learned through the Scrolls we pick up and can be created. As I said it is possible to play cooperative online or offline. Speaking in the latter case (offline), I haven't noticed any problems with the performance of the game.

    About the graphics, being an indie game, are well achieved and are well detailed for the genre in which it is. I also highlight the soundtrack that is fantastic giving me the desire to say "Yeah, i want to be on this site because of this song, i will done the quests later." An excellent work by the composer Jean-Francois Racine. Overall, Outward turns out to be a very good game, and those who like to play cooperative will still like it more. Those who don't have the patience for the game's enormous difficulty will not find much of a joke. Outward isn't a game for everyone, but anyone who has perseverance, will enjoy the game.    … Expand
  29. Mbuckets
    Apr 6, 2019
    0
    I was into this game for awhile, I accepted it's jank and it's GLARING flaws and was actually having fun with it. The combat is just ok, but the survival and RPG elements are good enough that it was fun. And then I encountered a game ruining bug, which ruined my file and forfeit my stash in the town. Literally all of my time wasted. This should've been free to play, or had an early access.I was into this game for awhile, I accepted it's jank and it's GLARING flaws and was actually having fun with it. The combat is just ok, but the survival and RPG elements are good enough that it was fun. And then I encountered a game ruining bug, which ruined my file and forfeit my stash in the town. Literally all of my time wasted. This should've been free to play, or had an early access. I never review games here, but came here solely to give it a zero and warn you away from it.… Expand
  30. Flopflop
    Apr 5, 2019
    7
    I find it curious that when a game is not a AAA title the critic scores are more in line with user reviews. I'm not a big government person but I really think that this billion dollar industry should be investigated. Outward is a fun game to play in splitscreen coop. Graphics are below average, the combat is a little flighty, but overall it's a solid RPG experience.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 8, 2019
    70
    A buggy third person PRG that shines like an old school game but is hindered by technical problems, endless running and pointless survival elements.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 3, 2019
    70
    For all its intricacies, Outward is surprisingly easy to enjoy, but preparation is key if you want to explore everything that this RPG has to offer. A game worth exploring. [Issue#162, p.80]
  3. GameCritics
    Apr 29, 2019
    50
    Outward‘s main issues are that it’s an average experience with a lot of competition to contend with, and that it doesn’t lean into its core concept hard enough. It would never have stood apart from the crowd with its production values, but it had a chance (and missed) at making a mark by failing to establish a truly unique identity.
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