Outward

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  1. LordAzuRa
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Absolutely lovely title!

    Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there's lots and lots to do! It always manages to pique my sense of curiosity, there's always something I'm wondering about and something I want to do. Sure the world isn't extremely over-populated... but I believe that's part of the vision that sparked    Absolutely lovely title!

    Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there's lots and lots to do! It always manages to pique my sense of curiosity, there's always something I'm wondering about and something I want to do.

    Sure the world isn't extremely over-populated... but I believe that's part of the vision that sparked the creation of this game. Again, this is an adventure simulator... and part of an adventure, is seeking an adventure. In plain fields, in real life, there isn't a point of interest every 50 meters.

    They take a few very interesting twist on well known game play elements (see Magic, Alchemy, etc.)

    Sure there's a few frustrations here and there, and a few issues here and there, but overall I am so pleased with the title that I believe it deserves a well rounded 10/10.

    Oh did I mentioned it has Drop In/Drop Out SPLIT-SCREEN COOP!?    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. thedstrat
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    I very rarely give 10/10 reviews, but this game has everything that I wanted from a coop split screen rpg, and more. The survivalist elements truly make fear and caution real. This game makes me feel like I’m actually fighting for my life, like I’m actually in a fantasy world, in a way that Skyrim et al never could. 10/10
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. DetectPika
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Really solid under-the-radar RPG. The couch co-op really sets this one apart. Also, the reasonable price point creates value. This is a tight, targeted title that provides great bang for the buck. The graphics are fine. Pick this one up!
  7. Nightmare_Mode
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing! It proves you dont need great graphics to play a great game. With no hand holding, this will appeal to old school RPG lovers. The survival aspect, in depth crafting, and exploration are spot on!
  8. Nosmont
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    You don't need incredible graphics to make a good game. This by the way is an amazing game.
    There is no hand holding, it is quite difficult as well. But the number 1 reason to get this? FRIGGEN SPLITSCREEN COUCH CO-OP Number 2? No buying items in game with real world cash/ no loot boxes. If anything, get this game to play that, have put 3 hours into the co-op mode and it is just about the    You don't need incredible graphics to make a good game. This by the way is an amazing game.
    There is no hand holding, it is quite difficult as well. But the number 1 reason to get this? FRIGGEN SPLITSCREEN COUCH CO-OP Number 2? No buying items in game with real world cash/ no loot boxes. If anything, get this game to play that, have put 3 hours into the co-op mode and it is just about the most fun I have had in years.
    It is funny how a game with dated graphics, and made by a team of 10 people invokes the same enjoyment of exploration that only Breath of the Wild was able to do so well.    … Expand
  9. mrace92
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    It's not bad. bugs will be fixed. Must get if you love classic rpg. However keep in mind since it has classic vibes to it the graphic are 2010ish. Quit rating it poorly if you dont have the proper Pro/cons.
  10. Juniusdrakus
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    This Game is so fuuuuunnn!!! Spectacular!! I streamed like 5 hours and was hooked every minute of the way... I cant wait to get off from work tomorrow and play the whole weekend!!
  11. Gabsparks
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    I wasn't really hyped about Outward, mostly because I didn't even knew the game before it's release. I'm glad to tell that this game is really a masterpiece. The game starts telling you that you're a nobody, just another civilian in the world, and is up to you to make yourself relevant.
    This is not a game for everyone. It's hard, punishes you every time you commit an error, and you should    I wasn't really hyped about Outward, mostly because I didn't even knew the game before it's release. I'm glad to tell that this game is really a masterpiece. The game starts telling you that you're a nobody, just another civilian in the world, and is up to you to make yourself relevant.
    This is not a game for everyone. It's hard, punishes you every time you commit an error, and you should learn with it. It doesn't take you by hand and tell exactly where to go, but still it helps you to understand every single functionality, if you have patience enough to learn.
    The craft system is delicious and fits perfectly with tha game. It's not hard, it makes senses, it's important and it isn't your main concern. Gathering materials is just natural.
    The battle system seems broken at first, with strange movements, attacks and it feels frustrating in the beginning. If you try a little hard, with more patience and play more carefully, you'll surely get it.
    The bugs, well, in the release date there were several, game-breaking ones. The developers patched soon people started to report it and the game is now working perfectly. Of course, mind this is a 10 people studio game.
    The graphic aren't last gen, but they aren't ugly. The PS4 version have a little problem with textures so far, but I guess it will be corrected soon, so I wouldn't worry with that if I was looking forward to buy it.
    There is also coop game. You can choose between split screen (which is great!) or online coop. Even though you can keep your progress with inventory, skills and recipes, the story just unravel for player 1 (or the host). Not a big problem if you'll always play with the same character, with the same friend.
    The idea of the game itself already makes you wanna buy it, if you like this kinda of RPG, of course.
    Watch some videos, read about it and if you still comfortable with what this game is (a gift for old school rpgs fans), don't think twice and buy it. You won't regret.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Luis75luis
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Excelente game. Step by step inmerse you in his magic Word. Hard in the beginning, but it worth it
  16. 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
  17. Debris44
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    First of all, this is not a perfect game. There are glitches, some frustrations, low resolution textures, limited character creator, hit or miss combat animations, disappearing inventories, etc. However, I trust this small team of developers to iron out at least the game-breaking bugs in the coming weeks. The reason I am rating this game a 9/10 is quite simply because of the love pouredFirst of all, this is not a perfect game. There are glitches, some frustrations, low resolution textures, limited character creator, hit or miss combat animations, disappearing inventories, etc. However, I trust this small team of developers to iron out at least the game-breaking bugs in the coming weeks. The reason I am rating this game a 9/10 is quite simply because of the love poured into this game. It is an old-school/new-school blend of RPG goodness. The sense of exploration is beautiful, the mechanics of the survival/RPG hybrid genres works perfectly, and the ability to co-op the entire game start to finish with a friend is just unbelievably fun. Please give this small game a chance, so that the studio can continue to flesh this theme out with DLC and/or future similar releases and sequels. I am looking forward to my continued playthrough. Great job Nine Dots.… Expand
  18. MarkFM
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    great rpg feeling
    survival aspect is challenging and rewarding
    Graphics aren’t overwhelming, but charming
    First impression is great
    I guess if you will give this game a chance you will have a wonderful and very impressive adventure!
  19. 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
  20. solothehero
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    this is my first opinion of the game i have played around 4 hours of it and so far i am enjoying the heck out of it
    the controlls are good the graphics might look a little bit dated but i think it adds to the charm of the game
    the only thing i think they can add more of is customization of the character other wise its pretty darn good
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Darthtidus
    Mar 26, 2019
    8
    Although I am not really a fan of the survival genre, this game's classic RPG elements enticed me to try it out day 1. Before I start, I want to point out that this game is most definitely not for everyone. However, I can say that wow, this game has me sucked into it right from the start. It does not hold your hand, and throws you right into a world that can be a little overwhelming atAlthough I am not really a fan of the survival genre, this game's classic RPG elements enticed me to try it out day 1. Before I start, I want to point out that this game is most definitely not for everyone. However, I can say that wow, this game has me sucked into it right from the start. It does not hold your hand, and throws you right into a world that can be a little overwhelming at first. It forces you to take your time and really get to know the nuances of its survival aspects, which thankfully aren't terribly punishing. Graphics and combat physics were put to the side in favor of an extremely deep and rewarding RNG system with tons of options for crafting, cooking, spell-making and bartering. The backpack system is surprisingly well-balanced, and the expanse of the world makes for an immediate well-paced adventure. Oh and I haven't even touched the split-screen co-op yet!

    Overall this game is amazing for such an under-the-rug launch, and I will be playing this for hours on end for the foreseeable future, however it might not be worth the 39.99 price point due to its underwhelming conditions. It definitely isn't for everyone    … Expand
  29. RealDan
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    I rarely write reviews, but after seeing some fairly negative responses to this title, I felt compelled to give my opinion.

    Let's first address the obvious issues with Outward (and the first thing people notice when judging gameplay videos) – the presentation. It certainly won't win any awards for graphics – the PC version is definitely the best looking version of Outward, and even this    I rarely write reviews, but after seeing some fairly negative responses to this title, I felt compelled to give my opinion.

    Let's first address the obvious issues with Outward (and the first thing people notice when judging gameplay videos) – the presentation. It certainly won't win any awards for graphics – the PC version is definitely the best looking version of Outward, and even this version isn't anything to write home about, but the PS4 port seems to have drawn the short straw as the graphics are borderline last-gen. Many of the high-res textures are slow to load (or simply missing altogether), and the effects are really nothing special. The character animations are also fairly clunky and unappealing. I will say that the frame rate seems to be hold fairly steady which is probably a trade-off for the graphical downgrade.

    The game on the whole plays fairly well, but the combat can often be a bit janky and old-school in places, and as with most PC ports the inventory suffers due to the text being too small to read unless you're two feet away from your TV.

    If AAA graphics and presentation are crucial to whether you enjoy a game or not, then this one might not be for you, however there is more to this title that I feel warrants praising.

    Where this game really shines is in its survival elements, you are not an invincible warrior or all-powerful mage, you can 'die' incredibly easily, which forces you to consider your moves carefully – yes you could rush out into the wilds to complete a quest before the time limit, but without proper preparation and supplies you will likely die before you get anywhere near your destination. You are also intrinsically tied to your character's satchel (or larger backpacks later in the game) which are crucial for carrying supplies but also slow you down the heavier they get. You can drop your backpack at any point to give you a slight speed advantage in combat, but for the most part you will need to consider if items are truly worth the extra weight, and it's this kind of resource management and risk/reward gameplay that makes for some difficult decisions. Although it isn't quite as unforgiving as the 'Souls' series, you'll quickly find your character in dire situations if you are not prepared.

    Which brings me on to what I feel is the most unique aspect of this game, the death and saving system. You cannot reload an old save in Outward – basically you only have ONE save slot per character, which is automatically overwritten when you die (and at regular intervals), meaning whatever mistakes you make during your character's journey stick with you. I was initially worried about this, as I've played too many RPGs to know that not being able to revert to a previous save after a questline glitches is just asking for trouble, however this has not yet been a problem for me in Outward (although I'm sure it's a possibility).

    So if you can't reload your old saves, what happens if you die? In Outward you don't actually 'die', instead you are knocked unconscious and awaken in any number of different scenarios and locations depending on how you died. Again, at first this sounded like a nightmare to me, but let me give you an example of how this actually enhances your character's story (very slight spoiler below).

    Whilst exploring the wilds, I was ambushed near a large fortress by a group of bandits (my fault for travelling at night, which in this game is realistically dark). I lost the fight and after being defeated, woke up inside the walls of the fortress in an underground mining colony with my satchel gone and no supplies. Now in any other game I would've panicked at the thought of losing my items and reloaded an old save, however as this wasn't an option, I had to work at my escape, trade items, learn a new 'backstab' skill, retrieve my satchel from the guards quarters and then escape down a hole which respawned my character on the nearby beach. So a situation that would've likely been totally avoided in any other game actually provided me 30 minutes of unexpected gameplay, a new skill and even extra coin from the items I collected and sold along the way.

    These types of experiences make Outward worth the (reasonably low) price of admission alone, and add to that the fact that this game has both online and split-screen coop, I feel that judging this title solely on it's outward appearance (no pun intended) would be doing it a disservice.

    I feel the small development team at Nine Dots should be praised for their mammoth efforts with this, ultimately though Outward will likely only appeal to people who enjoy older-style action-RGPs such as Gothic and Morrowind etc, as this very much feels like a blast from the past in the best possible way.    … Expand
  30. Cosmos36
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    I've spent a total of 18 hours in this game. So far, the game is very enjoyable for a 'survival' game.
    Pros:
    - combat is very fluent ( every weapon has its own combo mix) - inventory is easy to manage - realistic survival aspects Cons: - The loading after getting killed / captured is very annoying [ 2 loading screens is annoying ] -Getting dc'ed every 2-3 hours. There's a potential    I've spent a total of 18 hours in this game. So far, the game is very enjoyable for a 'survival' game.
    Pros:
    - combat is very fluent ( every weapon has its own combo mix)
    - inventory is easy to manage
    - realistic survival aspects
    Cons:
    - The loading after getting killed / captured is very annoying [ 2 loading screens is annoying ]
    -Getting dc'ed every 2-3 hours. There's a potential case where you're going to lose a lot of item in your backpack when you log back in after getting dc'ed. hopefully this get patched soon, because i lost a lot of valuable items because of it.

    Overall this game is still very enjoyable    … Expand
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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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