The Outer Worlds

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1497 Ratings

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  1. JackGallin
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    This game is an absolute blast, the world building, the combat, the characters, the writing, all amazing. The world reactivity is astounding, a reference a character made to one of the earlier jobs I took made the world feel alive, plus the humor in the reference was funny enough to almost make me piss myself. 9/10, if you like sci-fi rpgs, BUY THIS GAME.
  2. Tblevins7
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Just an awesome "indie" game. They did it right and made a great game and sold a great game. They didn't try and sneak customers out of more money with slick microtransactions. This is what gaming should be!
  3. redkanye
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Melhor rpg da obsidian até o momento, o jogo tem diversos mapas para explorar, side quests interessantes e uma boa história.
  4. Menter
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Great game! Really oldschool in 3D. It played like Fallout in his best times.
  5. KTLeander
    Oct 29, 2019
    0
    So Im about 14 hours in. Its have been some-what entertaining so far. Altough Im unable to tell anything good that would be special to this game. I am however able to tell what is not:

    - Itemization: Its just horrible. Lots of grab filling your inventory and most of the stuff that drops is worthless. Also the color-pallet is horrible on most of the items. Also lots of different items    So Im about 14 hours in. Its have been some-what entertaining so far. Altough Im unable to tell anything good that would be special to this game. I am however able to tell what is not:

    - Itemization: Its just horrible. Lots of grab filling your inventory and most of the stuff that drops is worthless. Also the color-pallet is horrible on most of the items. Also lots of different items that mess your inventory, but do exactly the same thing.

    - Worlds feel too small. You dezert a company and go hiding and build a new community 400m from your old one? Ok. The settlements are interesting, but the spaces between those are uninteresting.

    - Every position of Power has so far been occupied by a woman and all the males are either whimpering soyboys or idiotic grunts. If I dont find a lore-reason for this Im going to go with SJW-pandering and this alone gets -3 points.    … Expand
  6. rylangsh
    Oct 29, 2019
    6
    The outer worlds is a great first attempt at building a new RPG, first-person shooter by Obsidian, but to met left a bit to be desired in terms of overall quality and excitement.

    Pros: 1.) The dialogue is plentiful and deep, with a ton of character choice, for those who like that 2.) Smooth gameplay, great shooting mechanics 3.) The game looks gorgeous, and it's a pleasure to walk    The outer worlds is a great first attempt at building a new RPG, first-person shooter by Obsidian, but to met left a bit to be desired in terms of overall quality and excitement.

    Pros:
    1.) The dialogue is plentiful and deep, with a ton of character choice, for those who like that
    2.) Smooth gameplay, great shooting mechanics
    3.) The game looks gorgeous, and it's a pleasure to walk around and explore each area
    4.) For those who like Obsidian games, this a great effort by them, and really has a great RPG system and immersive choice based dialogue.

    Cons:
    1.) For me, there is too much focus on dialogue and not enough on actual cut-scenes or story telling away from spending 5-6 meetings at a time going through a conversation. You can spend quite a bit of time chatting with one character after another, which gets tedious. More balance is going to be needed for some less hardcore Obsidian fans.

    2.) I found the worlds to feel quite lifeless at times, and the game really takes a while to get going and immerse you in the environment. The world looks pretty, but is very sparse with "life".
    3.) The game is relatively short. It's not a terrible, but you can get through things in 30-40 hours easy. If you're going to go this directly with the RPG and exploration elements, I would have preferred something a bit longer.
    4.) The enemy AI is generally terrible, and the mission sets are repetitive, with some enemy NPC's being a bit bullet spongy at times.
    5.) The 1st-person style is okay, but I would like a 3-rd person, especially as you start to customize your character. Also, the way your character always holds up their gun is awkward and not believable.    … Expand
  7. Amaraen
    Oct 29, 2019
    6
    A fairly average adventure in an overly colourful world with far too many enemies in close proximity. The existence of "quest hubs" is far too prominent, detracting from the living world experience it is otherwise trying to convey. A companion character saying "wow I've never gone this far before!" when you are barely 300 metres away from the settlement she lives in feels completely wrong.A fairly average adventure in an overly colourful world with far too many enemies in close proximity. The existence of "quest hubs" is far too prominent, detracting from the living world experience it is otherwise trying to convey. A companion character saying "wow I've never gone this far before!" when you are barely 300 metres away from the settlement she lives in feels completely wrong. Everywhere you go is just littered with corpses and generic enemies. These outer worlds felt simply stale to me.

    Unfortunately the characters and plot of this game did not interest me very much, but it is evident that the developers tried hard to incorporate as much choice as possible. It is not that the plot is necessarily bad, just personally found it uninteresting and forced. It may as well be another amnesiac player character story.

    The shooting and melee is competent and usually feels strong and impactful, the time slow down ability is well implemented and useful.

    The game is outrageously easy on normal difficulty.    … Expand
  8. Jms083
    Oct 29, 2019
    5
    5 out of 5. One of the most complete and polished games I’ve played in the last ten years. Absolutely love the dialogue, and the plethora of choices you can make that actually effect the outcomes. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever deliberated this hard on in-game decisions. Also, there is a decent selection of guns to choose from that allows for different styles of attack. This game is5 out of 5. One of the most complete and polished games I’ve played in the last ten years. Absolutely love the dialogue, and the plethora of choices you can make that actually effect the outcomes. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever deliberated this hard on in-game decisions. Also, there is a decent selection of guns to choose from that allows for different styles of attack. This game is breath of fresh air in today’s gaming industry. I hope it wins game of the year.… Expand
  9. SihaJenova
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    (This Review is for the game in Normal mode)
    Outer Worlds brought with it a pack of lovable, well written characters that are fun to engage with through a witty and versatile dialogue system.
    Although limited in quantity, the explorable areas are rich in content and variety and make a great landscape for the numerous quests. I have seen numerous reviews comparing this title to triple A-    (This Review is for the game in Normal mode)
    Outer Worlds brought with it a pack of lovable, well written characters that are fun to engage with through a witty and versatile dialogue system.
    Although limited in quantity, the explorable areas are rich in content and variety and make a great landscape for the numerous quests.
    I have seen numerous reviews comparing this title to triple A- games and this is were some of its problems seem to stem from: While Outer Worlds is an overall polished game, it Is just not innovative. The story has a lot of parallels to Mass Effect Andromeda (colonists gets stuck in stasis pods while other ships have already frontier a new world but it’s going down the drain), the setting reminded me very much of Borderlands (Corporations rule, Vending Machines define the Market, Half the Population are drug addicted lunatics and/or cannibals) and then there is the obvious connection to Fallout’s Roleplaying aspects. It sounds like a great recipe at first but then one does notice that it’s just already been done before.
    People who wanted Fallout NV in Space will likely not be disappointed, although it should be said that Outer World took over some of Fallout’s flaws with it, as the main story falls flat compared to some of the side quests, there are still some redundant side quests, a relatively low (subjective opinion) level cap at 30 and one needn’t be Nostradamus to figure out what the end choices of a quest will be when you start it.

    All in all though, the positive strongly outweighs the bad and the. The world(s) Obsidian created is beautiful and engaging with huge role-playing capabilities and the game flow-ed like a marble on a half-pipe.    … Expand
  10. Nefastus
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Great characters, great story and great world. This game is what Fallout games should be. If you like a good RPG and was a fan of Fallout games prior to Fallout 04 and ugh, Fallout 76 this is the game for you. Do yourself a favor and play this game, you won't regret it!
  11. peper
    Oct 29, 2019
    5
    I am surprised how good reviews this game have. Unfortunately, but for me this game is a clone of FO3/4. all mechanics are the same as 10 years ago. The graphics are poor despite the bright colors and the interiors are all the same. npc are stupid and have no life of their own. flora is poor and fauna looks like in NoMansSky. after 5 hours of "fun" I decided to return to witcher3, this isI am surprised how good reviews this game have. Unfortunately, but for me this game is a clone of FO3/4. all mechanics are the same as 10 years ago. The graphics are poor despite the bright colors and the interiors are all the same. npc are stupid and have no life of their own. flora is poor and fauna looks like in NoMansSky. after 5 hours of "fun" I decided to return to witcher3, this is good rpg game, not The Outer Worlds, maybe 10 years ago, not now. for me 5/10 is max… Expand
  12. SpaghettiSpice
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Whereas Fallout 4 provided a large and interesting open world to explore, with watered down RPG elements a terrible dialogue system, The Outer Worlds does the exact opposite, providing more traditional RPG elements and an excellent dialogue system, but at the cost of having small and largely uninteresting areas. Overall however, the quality of the game's quest more than makes up for it'sWhereas Fallout 4 provided a large and interesting open world to explore, with watered down RPG elements a terrible dialogue system, The Outer Worlds does the exact opposite, providing more traditional RPG elements and an excellent dialogue system, but at the cost of having small and largely uninteresting areas. Overall however, the quality of the game's quest more than makes up for it's lack of quantity.… Expand
  13. goodersamg
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Is it perfect? No. However, this game has finally scratch my itch of a great Action RPG that I have not seen since Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It is charming, witty and nostalgic but sometimes can be as brutal as a pack of Deathclaws from Quarry Junction yet that's why I love it and know will keep going back again and again for some time to come. If not buy now definitely after a sale as thatIs it perfect? No. However, this game has finally scratch my itch of a great Action RPG that I have not seen since Fallout 3 and New Vegas. It is charming, witty and nostalgic but sometimes can be as brutal as a pack of Deathclaws from Quarry Junction yet that's why I love it and know will keep going back again and again for some time to come. If not buy now definitely after a sale as that will be the bargain for the year!… Expand
  14. Zavarych
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Нереально крутая игра, Obsidian, как всегда на высоте! Это вам не те самые.... Продолжайте в том же духе.
  15. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Una obra de arte a mi juicio.
    Esto deberia haber sido el fallout 76 encuanto a cotas de calidad.
    Esto es la continuacion logica encuanto a fallout new vegas. Que junto a fallot 4 y 3 son los mejores.
  16. Haxpeh
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    Сжв помойка, настолько скучная, что перепрохождение Фоллаут 4 в 10 раз вызывает большее удовольствие. Надо было подождать неделю
  17. KyloR3n
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    Did I just spend my hard earned money on an actual good game, with no strings attached?? Damn...who woulda thought...
  18. ReclusiveGamer
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    While The Outer Worlds suffers from its AA budget handicap, it still manages to soar close to the sun having accomplished at its core what many fans of the role-playing genre have been pining since New Vegas or Mass Effect 2, delivering a highly inspired, well-written, fanciful, dynamic rp romp worthy of the Obsidian legend.

    Obsidian introduces us to a bright galaxy filled with dark    While The Outer Worlds suffers from its AA budget handicap, it still manages to soar close to the sun having accomplished at its core what many fans of the role-playing genre have been pining since New Vegas or Mass Effect 2, delivering a highly inspired, well-written, fanciful, dynamic rp romp worthy of the Obsidian legend.

    Obsidian introduces us to a bright galaxy filled with dark humor and corporate intrigue, mirroring the question of real-world tech-tyranny and what is liable to happen when corporations gain too much leeway with too little outside oversight. It's all executed quite well, with the narrative offering multiple avenues to accomplish tasks and missions in unique ways.

    Morality is as grey as ever, and sometimes you will find yourself questioning just what good and evil are, lol. It's a fun roller-coaster of a tale that keeps your moral compass spinning and that's one of the highlights of the title in fact -- the question of right, wrong, balance, destiny, and self-will; it's actually masterful in this regard.

    As for the companions, they are occupationally diverse, well fleshed-out individuals which keep moods light and quests engaging, even lipping out little comments or starting full-on conversations between each other after what is perhaps a questionable or praiseworthy action by the captain, and it all depends on their own personal dispositions or beliefs. Just don't do anything too crazy, as they're liable to turn on you should you become erratic or insane! Not that there's anything wrong with being insane...

    The gunplay itself is not quite as desirable as its other fine points, coming short of even the likes of Fallout 4. However, even this dip in quality is overshadowed by the fact that Outer Worlds is not touting itself as a 'shooter' in the first place, but an rpg. Because of this (and its AA budget), its less-than-optimal weapon mechanics are of tertiary concern, but it's not egregious in the least bit and firefights still have plenty of fun to be had when wacky weapons and Time Dilation are thrown in the mix. Overall its a somewhat janky but satisfying experience nonetheless.

    Beyond its phenomenal and mostly well-executed (if not traditional) core elements, many would claim that Outer Worlds feels very much like an amalgam of various franchises (and therefore is a cheap facsimile of past games), and I would agree with them to a very certain extent. It's not difficult to sense traces of influence from games like Borderlands, Bioshock, Dishonored, and of course Fallout, specifically New Vegas. However, that actually plays out to its strength because of how well it pronounces its own swag and maintains its own wacky but unique sense of self in a brand new environment. Never once do you believe while playing through The Outer Worlds that any of its outside influences define the title or the experience in an explicit fashion; they only serve to bring a familiar sense of awareness to the game that players can identify with, but not one that is wholly unoriginal or completely attached in an overpowering manner. The Outer Worlds is its own game by its own right and most will not be bothered by the customary undertones or familiar feels. On the contrary, they will celebrate them with applaud.

    This is my light review for Obsidian's latest and most anticipated title, The Outer Worlds. I personally give this game high praise for accomplishing its mission statement and giving roleplay fans what they've always wanted more of - a spiritual successor to the fanatically acclaimed Fallout: New Vegas. Obsidian is back in the saddle and so are RPGs!

    9/10

    Exquisite.    … Expand
  19. dedsmell
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    As a narrative/experience, it's amazing.
    As an RPG, it's very good.
    As a sci-fi FPS, it's OK.
    As a loot-grind game, it doesn't rate, because it's not trying to do that.
    As a sandbox game, same as above.

    This game is awesome and I want more like it.
  20. gromenawer
    Oct 28, 2019
    5
    The game is pretty "meh" and average. I'm disappointed with Obsidian It was either completely overhyped, or Bethesda lower the level so low with Fallout 4, that this game now looks fantastic in comparison. As for an ARPG goes, the game is not great not terrible type of game.

    The whole combat needs a complete overhaul in my opinion. And the quests are bland and boring. Most NPCs are    The game is pretty "meh" and average. I'm disappointed with Obsidian It was either completely overhyped, or Bethesda lower the level so low with Fallout 4, that this game now looks fantastic in comparison. As for an ARPG goes, the game is not great not terrible type of game.

    The whole combat needs a complete overhaul in my opinion. And the quests are bland and boring. Most NPCs are complete bipolar and act out of character most of the time. Another problem is that all enemies are the same, but the boss is blue instead of red, and slightly bigger; lame and lazy.

    In short, the game is too pricy, not to mention that they sell their soul to Satan doing the Epic Store exclusive baloney.

    Please save us Cyberpunk, you are our last hope.    … Expand
  21. CODISLAME
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the people saying it's an anti-male game. The mayor of the first city is male, the leader of Stellar Bay is male. The leader of the Board is male. Like can people be more stupid. Or the guy who scored it a 0 and rambled on for 6 paragraphs about Dragon Age. Or the guy complaining about side quests???
    Sorry folks, this game isn't Fallout or Mass Effect. It's an amazing new game by guys who brought us Fallout:New Vegas!! Good job Obsidian!!    … Expand
  22. Rocker9800
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    I've really enjoyed this game!
    It was looking for an RPG and Obsidian did not disappointed me, it is really a masterpiece and I invite everybody who likes RPG to give it a try.
    The game is perfect for a AA budget and I'm looking forward to DLCs and the second chapter .
    Thank you Obsidian!
  23. CrackedIce
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Wow what a game!!! This is 10 times better than Bethesda's Fallout which is a load of rubbish!!
  24. kamaroff
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    This is the 1-st RPG after DOS 2 which is worth every $ paid and even more. Don't believe anyone just try it yourself/

    Update: Today i have finished this game so i can share some thoughts. Overall game is very good. As for what could be better: 1. Game is too short. Low budget is it's main nemesis. 2. Late game locations, especially Byzantium, are very small. 3. Ending off the game    This is the 1-st RPG after DOS 2 which is worth every $ paid and even more. Don't believe anyone just try it yourself/

    Update: Today i have finished this game so i can share some thoughts. Overall game is very good. As for what could be better:
    1. Game is too short. Low budget is it's main nemesis.
    2. Late game locations, especially Byzantium, are very small.
    3. Ending off the game is a little bit disappointing. I expected something more epic.
    4. During final assault we have many fractions supporting us, but why do we need them if we can just use holographic suit and run through the location? There are several such points in the game which i wish to have more logic and some choice to make...    … Expand
  25. susanoocid
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    It is exactly what you would expect from a Obsidian rpg. Excellent game, great writing, dense atmosphere, tough choices. Its the complete package.
  26. Cosian
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    The focus is on the story, the actors, and the choices you'll be presented with as you navigate your way through this well done space opera. The supporting game systems, such as crafting, inventory management, mapping, etc.. have been streamlined and simplified when compared with say Fallout 4. But to me, this substantial improvement in Quality of Life functionality was a great designThe focus is on the story, the actors, and the choices you'll be presented with as you navigate your way through this well done space opera. The supporting game systems, such as crafting, inventory management, mapping, etc.. have been streamlined and simplified when compared with say Fallout 4. But to me, this substantial improvement in Quality of Life functionality was a great design decision. The game plays really good and does not burden the user with game systems that at the end of the day just make more work.… Expand
  27. seventhobject
    Oct 25, 2019
    1
    Честно говоря я немного смущен игрой на релизе. Я очень люблю Fallout NV и эта игра на него очень похожа. Практически во всем, Господи! Вы издеваетесь? Почему графика не сильно отличается от того же New Vegas на максималках? Конечно, я понимаю, что я играю на PS4 и что графика на консолях всегда будет хуже графики на PC, но это уже просто халтура. PS4 может спокойно выдавать замечательнуюЧестно говоря я немного смущен игрой на релизе. Я очень люблю Fallout NV и эта игра на него очень похожа. Практически во всем, Господи! Вы издеваетесь? Почему графика не сильно отличается от того же New Vegas на максималках? Конечно, я понимаю, что я играю на PS4 и что графика на консолях всегда будет хуже графики на PC, но это уже просто халтура. PS4 может спокойно выдавать замечательную картинку, взгляните на серию BF или на RDR2. Можно и сослаться на то, что у Obsidian просто меньше бюджета, чем у ребят, которые выпускают вышеперечисленные игры. Но все же это ужасно. И я бы простил данную картинку, если бы не кое-что ещё. А именно вырвиглазную цветовую палитру. Вкупе с тем, что картинка ещё и страдает гипернизкой детализацией, эти цвета натурально вызывают боль у тебя. Хотите понять как это? Просто поставьте низкие настройки графики и маленькое разрешение экрана в No Man Sky. И вуаля - вы получили картинку The Outer Worlds. Но этот ещё не все графические артефакты. Вечная подгрузка текстур. Да не простых текстур, а текстур руки и оружия ГГ. И такое происходит каждый раз после диалога с другим персонажем или если долго не менять оружие.
    Да, вы имеете право сказать, что в такие игры играют не ради графики. Я, собственно, был готов к графике ниже среднего уровня, потому как видел трейлеры. Но лично моим глазам больно в это играть. Я лучше перепройду полностью New Vegas с его одним жёлтым фильтром, который не позволяет так быстро уставать глазам.
    Геймплей же, кстати, а именно стрельба, очень сильно напоминает Fallout 4. И это несомненно плюс.
    Пока что я более не знаю что ещё сказать. Надеюсь игру поправят каким-нибудь релизным патчем.



    Прошло несколько дней, а целительного патча так и не было, поэтому тупо 1, просто за то, что в целом хорошая рпг. Меня просто бесит это отношение к своим игрокам. Я захожу в игру и смотрю как грузятся текстуры, превращаясь из очень мыльных в просто мыльные. Игру то я пройду и надеюсь, что быстро. Это просто мразотно. Спасибо Obsidain, уж от кого, так это от вас я не ожидал такого.    … Expand
  28. Bocvo
    Oct 28, 2019
    3
    All about character design in this game is just a joke. Dull stories, identical partners, awkward animations. At the start i really thought it's a burns or kind of space disease which makes some characters skin looks like it made cream, but it's just how obsidian think aged people looks like.
    No any relations in this game, which makes no sense to explore your partners stories, it won't    All about character design in this game is just a joke. Dull stories, identical partners, awkward animations. At the start i really thought it's a burns or kind of space disease which makes some characters skin looks like it made cream, but it's just how obsidian think aged people looks like.
    No any relations in this game, which makes no sense to explore your partners stories, it won't change anything, you'll be a no-name captain no matter you'll do or what you say.
    Our slow-mo skill is just the slow-mo skill. The only one thing that makes shooting looks better.
    Maybe the most boring world to explore i have ever seen, there is just nothing to find except one scared of bugs man hiding in the toilet(yes obsidian you hate males we got this). So we dont have almost nothing good in this game except ubiquitous satire about corporations and capitalism which really make me only annoy at the end.
    3 scared males of 10, maybe one day obsidian will make a game again.    … Expand
  29. EdwardCunha
    Oct 28, 2019
    7
    A great start, but they really needed to implement the stuff that are also bad about Fallout? Also, there's a lot of silly quests, like, you speak to the NPC, then you go to the next room, read a document that is conviniently right there, go back and talk again to the NPC. Wow, mission acomplished! There are some graphical glitches, but in general it's a good game. Far from perfect, but fun.
  30. RealHunter
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Great role-playing game, very interesting physics and ideas, freedom of action! very well
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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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