The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos

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  • Summary: The second and final expansion to the sci-fi role-playing game. The core of Murder on Eridanos is to solve a crime… and murder is just the beginning of what you will find. You will have to interrogate witnesses, learn about potential alibis, and argue who you believe is responsible. ThisThe second and final expansion to the sci-fi role-playing game. The core of Murder on Eridanos is to solve a crime… and murder is just the beginning of what you will find. You will have to interrogate witnesses, learn about potential alibis, and argue who you believe is responsible. This also leads to some entertaining outcomes as it is up to you to decide what to do. Do you falsely accuse an innocent spectator? Do you present a poor case with lack of evidence? How will others respond? What happens if you try to convince people that you somehow are responsible for the murder? Yes, even that is possible. [Obsidian]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 22, 2021
    80
    Murder on Eridanos is a fine send off to The Outer Worlds, giving players an opportunity to flex all their detective muscles in solving one final murder mystery. The writing and humor are able to maintain the high standard that was set by the core game, and even though the combat has been reduced to simply going through the motions at this point, the storytelling is able to make this a memorable experience. Eriadnos itself is a vibrant world to explore filled with its own culture and interesting inhabitants. Murder on Eridanos is a darkly humorous nod to film noir while staying true to the feel of The Outer Worlds, making it a worthwhile final addition to the game.
  2. 4P.de
    Mar 23, 2021
    80
    Fights, loot and visuals are solid. But Obsidian serves up a really nice whodunnit with Cluedo-flair.
  3. Game Rant
    Mar 23, 2021
    80
    Overall, Murder on Eridanos is a solid addition to The Outer Worlds. Players are in charge of solving a murder and piecing together clues, making it an interesting and fun time. The real issue at this point is the well-documented technical difficulties that have plagued players since the DLC’s release. Hopefully, a patch will be released to fix them soon, along with the other errors that have been pointed out.
  4. COGconnected
    Mar 29, 2021
    68
    The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos gives us an interesting and inspired tale to jump into with that loveable band of misfits you call a crew. It pays great homage to classic sci-fi and vintage serials when it comes to the main quest, but it doesn’t feel like it leans enough into that aspect for the rest of the DLC to make it stand out from its predecessor. The writing is absolutely on point and a true delight every step of the way, but the technical issues with dropped textures and exhaustively long load times kill the atmosphere the main quest is trying to set. If this could have leaned harder into the narrative it would easily stand tall over Peril on Gorgon, but instead, we are getting more of the same. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as The Outer Worlds is a sleeper hit, but this should have been something greater.
  5. GameCritics
    Apr 26, 2021
    65
    Murder on Eridanos is an interesting way to put a bow on The Outer Worlds. Instead of a balls-to-the-wall action finale, it offers up a slower-paced mystery that showcases what Obsidian is best at – writing and acting. Although it makes some missteps and the pacing could be better, I enjoyed uncovering the mystery. Regardless of all else, Obsidian is nearly in a league of their own when it comes to writing. And experiencing more of their work is always enjoyable.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 31, 2021
    60
    A fine DLC, very linear, with a false rythmn, but with a good story.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 23, 2021
    40
    A brief and slightly dull detective mystery set in the colourful and conversation-heavy universe of The Outer Worlds, that lacks its parent’s variety, character, and joie de vivre.

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Otaconbot
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This is a DLC, so I'm rating on based on how good was the DLC with respect to the game. If you liked the Outer Worlds main story, and gotThis is a DLC, so I'm rating on based on how good was the DLC with respect to the game. If you liked the Outer Worlds main story, and got immersed in its silly, dystopian world - this DLC is for you.… Expand
  2. Bbplayer
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    A good story with a surprise ending, but the detective tool that you use should not have to remind you about clues you have already looked atA good story with a surprise ending, but the detective tool that you use should not have to remind you about clues you have already looked at like footprints. Lastly Soft-locking players who saved over the Tartarus save is very annoying because they can not go back and start the DLC's.… Expand
  4. fabgo
    Apr 18, 2023
    6
    I didn't care for this DLC, with the over-the-top story, silly writing and the floating-islands-in-the-sky world so often done before.
  5. NullSector
    Apr 28, 2021
    3
    Was buggy at outset, but better than first DLC by a long shot, but still not good and certainly not at full price.
  6. JayAlex
    Apr 24, 2021
    3
    Better than Peril on Gorgon and has more story, but it doesn't feel like your investigation matters. Nice premise, poor execution. These DLCsBetter than Peril on Gorgon and has more story, but it doesn't feel like your investigation matters. Nice premise, poor execution. These DLCs are also coming out very, very late from the core game, so it's hard to get back into the swing of TOW (as well as having to backtrack to play the DLC).… Expand

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