The Outer Worlds

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1497 Ratings

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  1. Thywen
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Quite nice Role playing game. The story is coherent and not too long. I really like that choices matter and being diplomatic can make your life easier.

    On the other hand I found the enemies slightly bland and boring. And the loading screens came too often (but they were good ones)
  2. mitch99
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Outer Worlds is a really nice game with awesome story and nice dialogue, a really nice rpg's mechanics and much better than Fallout 4.
    But in the other hand have some problems, at normal difficulty the combat system is really easy after just 1-2 hours with a lot of ammo and powerfull weapons, i died for the first time after 10/15 hours probably, the secondary missions are really good    Outer Worlds is a really nice game with awesome story and nice dialogue, a really nice rpg's mechanics and much better than Fallout 4.
    But in the other hand have some problems, at normal difficulty the combat system is really easy after just 1-2 hours with a lot of ammo and powerfull weapons, i died for the first time after 10/15 hours probably, the secondary missions are really good scripted and nice stories.
    It's not the best game in the genre but it's fun for sure.    … Expand
  3. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    This game is pretty good, it took the best parts of Fallout 4 and refined them to the max, mainly the gunplay and dialogue. This game is plainly a better version of Fallout 4, gun play is fluid, dialogue is improved and is more robust, and the story is surprisingly good. That being said, some parts of the game are a little brutal to play, especially if you're not at a high enough level,This game is pretty good, it took the best parts of Fallout 4 and refined them to the max, mainly the gunplay and dialogue. This game is plainly a better version of Fallout 4, gun play is fluid, dialogue is improved and is more robust, and the story is surprisingly good. That being said, some parts of the game are a little brutal to play, especially if you're not at a high enough level, but with some grinding and side missions, that can be remedied. That and one very confusing part about a Nav-Key, which I won't go into detail on, but that stuff was **** Overall, a great game, some gripes with difficulty aside, I enjoyed it and give it an 8/10.… Expand
  4. Tarington555
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    I was completely sucked into this game for a few days. Finally a satisfying RPG in the mold of the classics I grew up with. I think my review is a bit biased because of my age and the fact that the developer's older creations shaped my love of the genre. The Firefly series and Futurama are obvious influences in the best possible way.

    The lore surrounding this game is fantastic, at least    I was completely sucked into this game for a few days. Finally a satisfying RPG in the mold of the classics I grew up with. I think my review is a bit biased because of my age and the fact that the developer's older creations shaped my love of the genre. The Firefly series and Futurama are obvious influences in the best possible way.

    The lore surrounding this game is fantastic, at least in my opinion. Granted ALOT of the lore is left to the imagination but there is a ton of room for the dlc and sequels to expand upon. The game is super fun from a classic RPG perspective but I can see why younger players didn't like the game as much as people like myself. The graphics and game play are honestly well below average for today's standards but the conversations are so varied and fun.

    The games biggest flaw for me was that it felt unfinished in many ways. My hope is that now that the developers have some serious cash behind them they fill in the gaps because this game has so much potential, at least in my opinion. Anyway, I loved it despite its flaws...please don't become a Xbox exclusive.    … Expand
  5. doberman_egk
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This is the best fallout not fallout game. Those guys know how to create one of the most interesting and compelling stories as well as good game play. Few minor bugs and glitches, few overlooks, but overall I'm very pleased with the game.
  6. Azabetts
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    I never really enjoyed the fallout series but this was a great game.

    The combat I felt was a little lacking for this era of games in that you couldn't get into cover and peak, you were either stood behind something or you were in the open but the world as a whole was so expansive and in depth. The way your decisions affected each planet and the end game felt like they actually mattered    I never really enjoyed the fallout series but this was a great game.

    The combat I felt was a little lacking for this era of games in that you couldn't get into cover and peak, you were either stood behind something or you were in the open but the world as a whole was so expansive and in depth. The way your decisions affected each planet and the end game felt like they actually mattered and weren't just programed to force you to a specific ending. If you enjoy rpgs such as the original mass effect games then I'd definitely recommend    … Expand
  7. getyrbodybeat
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    It's not perfect, but it's damn close. Convincing characters lovingly written, an utterly wild main story, great mechanics, ridiculous guns. It's a wonderful game that everyone should own.
  8. GretchenGrinch4
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    really great game. entertaining. maybe the best sci fi open world game out there. cool graphics, good mix between laughs and a serious tale.
  9. HeavyMachineGon
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    大概20-30小时左右通关本体。
    第一次玩到翻译得如此地道的游戏，而且还是简体中文，而且基本上没有遇到错别字，给汉化组加鸡腿。
    游戏性上文本与选择占了很高的比重，遇到特别话唠的NPC看完所有的对话得至少十分钟，我自己还是比较享受这个过程，可以逐渐了解整个游戏的世界观，但是玩太久的话还是比较累，因为阅读量还是蛮大的。但这样让游戏的NPC的性格人设非常明显，感觉就是有血有肉的人，而不是只会重复一句话的人。 剧情还算不错，反乌托邦反独裁的以及底层的抗争题材，我觉得长度差不多了，再大就需要更多的玩法来撑。 队友系统很喜欢，每个人有明显不同的性格特征与故事背景，最喜欢的队友是工程师帕尔瓦蒂、医生艾利以及牧师马克西。    大概20-30小时左右通关本体。
    第一次玩到翻译得如此地道的游戏，而且还是简体中文，而且基本上没有遇到错别字，给汉化组加鸡腿。
    游戏性上文本与选择占了很高的比重，遇到特别话唠的NPC看完所有的对话得至少十分钟，我自己还是比较享受这个过程，可以逐渐了解整个游戏的世界观，但是玩太久的话还是比较累，因为阅读量还是蛮大的。但这样让游戏的NPC的性格人设非常明显，感觉就是有血有肉的人，而不是只会重复一句话的人。
    剧情还算不错，反乌托邦反独裁的以及底层的抗争题材，我觉得长度差不多了，再大就需要更多的玩法来撑。
    队友系统很喜欢，每个人有明显不同的性格特征与故事背景，最喜欢的队友是工程师帕尔瓦蒂、医生艾利以及牧师马克西。
    一些缺点比如任务核心比较单一，A点接任务，B点执行，执行的地点不是野外就是室内，内容不是打怪就是找东西找人，虽然每个任务的背景以及NPC是特别的，但任务的本身重复率是比较高的。而且武器与防具种类也比较少，武器只有近战和远程（手枪、轻武器、重武器），防具只有头盔和套装（也可以理解是简化装备系统）。到了后面几乎没有新的装备了，也就是升级版。武器能装4把，但是切换起来很麻烦，只能按顺序切换。
    游戏的优化有一些问题，遇到了两三次崩溃，和大量卡顿。卡顿在队友里面有Sam（山姆）的情况下特别严重，几乎动不了，以及在拜占庭地图。    … Expand
  10. AlexeyStarover
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра, но кажется я себе зрение испортил
    Было бы 10/10, но графика на пс4 мылит и загрузки напрягают -2 балла у прекрасной игры
  11. JordZEl
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very immersive game with a Fallout type experience, very weird at first but after a few hours in it becomes very addictive! I wish dialogue was better synced and weapon sound was more worked on as it can be a bit disappointing but apart from that it is a quality game.… Expand
  12. JohnnyStontonat
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    Bel gioco, finito tutto. Mi ricorda molto i vari fallout (tranne fallout 76), quindi sono molto soddisfatto essendo un amante di questi. Peccato che sia corto, ma non possiamo aspettarci un gioco lungo dato il poco budget. Speriamo che con l'acquisizione di Obsidian da parte di Microsoft aiuti a sviluppare un secondo capitolo lungo e denso.
  13. wasayq5
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    Great game. Limited by it's small scope but enjoyable nonetheless. The expertly written characters and stories keep you hooked. Discovery of different locations and characters that can give you quests also makes this game enjoyable. A lot of these quests are interesting, though a bit too short as compared to other similar games like the elder scrolls or fallout. You're always pushed toGreat game. Limited by it's small scope but enjoyable nonetheless. The expertly written characters and stories keep you hooked. Discovery of different locations and characters that can give you quests also makes this game enjoyable. A lot of these quests are interesting, though a bit too short as compared to other similar games like the elder scrolls or fallout. You're always pushed to keep on doscovering in anticipation that you'll stumble upon another character that you can form a bind with and that will give you an interesting quest to complete.
    One shortcoming is the limited scope of this game. Compared to other similar games like fallout or elder scrolls, quests and storylines are too short. This means they cannot be built up to have the far reaching consequences that elder scrolls and fallout games can build up their quests to have. That said, the quests that you do have in the outer worlds are all still expertly written and enjoyable in their own light.    … Expand
  14. Jamesdomus1861
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    The Outer Worlds is an amazing rpg. The crewmates you pick up have good dialogue and personal quests, the ship you get is amazing and reminds me a little of the Serenity (Firefly, a tv show from 2002 was an admitted influence by the game makers, and a personal favorite of mine, which made this game so much more awesome for me), and the overall story is fantastic.

    I give it a 10, though    The Outer Worlds is an amazing rpg. The crewmates you pick up have good dialogue and personal quests, the ship you get is amazing and reminds me a little of the Serenity (Firefly, a tv show from 2002 was an admitted influence by the game makers, and a personal favorite of mine, which made this game so much more awesome for me), and the overall story is fantastic.

    I give it a 10, though I do have one complaint: the game is too short! I was expecting Fallout: New Vegas style from Obsidian, but The Outer Worlds is so short. And since that's my only complaint, that means it is a near perfect game.

    If you like rpgs like Fallout, the Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, etc, The Outer Worlds should be a no-brainer to buy.    … Expand
  15. Bruiser69
    Apr 23, 2021
    9
    Feels like a fallout game, but on a smaller scale. Powered by the Unreal graphics engine, the environments are very rich and colorful. Game stability is also very good; few if any glitches for me. I really like the ability to have 2 followers as well as the witty interactions between them. Overall I really enjoyed it, and am looking forward to playing the expansions.
  16. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Obsidian are real RPG pros and The Outer Worlds is just the right game. Like New Vegas in space. Overall rating: 8.8.
  17. WobblyMarlin
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    The Outer Worlds is a fresh face in the open-world RPG genre, which has stagnated in recent years. The Outer Worlds has fun, exciting companions and unique settings to explore. While the game leaves you wanting more, what you do get is fun, fresh, and keeps you hooked to the end. I absolutely can't wait to see more from the franchise.
  18. kelminov
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    OMG!!! Bioshock+Fallout in open world! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
  19. brennenmorrow
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    This game is a lot of fun and is designed very well. It's on a smaller scale in terms of pure size, as there are multiple smaller areas to explore, rather than one extremely large area like Skyrim or Fallout 4. The combat is probably my biggest criticism, but the dialogue, characters, story, and world-building are so fun. This is one of the more enjoyable RPGs I've played in recent yearsThis game is a lot of fun and is designed very well. It's on a smaller scale in terms of pure size, as there are multiple smaller areas to explore, rather than one extremely large area like Skyrim or Fallout 4. The combat is probably my biggest criticism, but the dialogue, characters, story, and world-building are so fun. This is one of the more enjoyable RPGs I've played in recent years and I'm so excited for the sequel!… Expand
  20. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    The game is good with all of the different details to the world and it's characters.
  21. Yojimbo2015
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Fallout-style first person RPG with more colourful graphics, a simplified crafting system, improved combat and stronger narratives. It's not as atmospheric as its predecssor but is less frustrating and more fun to play.
  22. BigKidPlays
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    The Outer Worlds is all about the narrative - story, choice, character progression, interactions, etc. Because it's hub-based, it lacks a bit of the exploration that makes Bethesda games great, but it also has much deeper storytelling because of this. I do miss the wide-open sense of exploration, and the loot is repetitive and often useless, but I really did like the story told here aboutThe Outer Worlds is all about the narrative - story, choice, character progression, interactions, etc. Because it's hub-based, it lacks a bit of the exploration that makes Bethesda games great, but it also has much deeper storytelling because of this. I do miss the wide-open sense of exploration, and the loot is repetitive and often useless, but I really did like the story told here about corporate greed and a world run by corporations. The DLCs are also excellent and add so much to the base game. Looking forward to part 2.… Expand
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. RPGamer
    Feb 3, 2020
    60
    What probably best summarizes The Outer Worlds is that, in spite of my qualms with aspects of it, I still enjoyed my time playing it. It doesn’t overstay its welcome and by the fills a void that feels wider in the wake of many larger western studios losing interest in making dedicated RPG experiences. It’s not the kind of game to stand the test of time and Obsidian has made much better and more interesting games in the past, but there is a pleasant experience to be had. For those looking for that style of single-player RPG will find a lot to like and could do a lot worse.
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  2. GAMINGbible
    Dec 5, 2019
    70
    I can see that while I play, The Outer Worlds is everything needed and expected from a first-person RPG, one that can then be expanded on in the future, with innovative systems, original worlds, and unexpected characters - they now have a hub to fit into. The problem for players is: why play this game instead of waiting for the one that fully escapes the shadow of Fallout?
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  3. Vgames
    Dec 4, 2019
    90
    The Outer Worlds is the Bethesda RPG you always wanted, but it's not made by Bethesda. This is one of the finest RPG experiences that let you take complete control of your storyline, and it's one hell of a ride.
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