The Outer Worlds

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1497 Ratings

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  1. Ouro-Boris
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I loved the Fallout Series, and this game has all that - a great story, engaging, realistic dialogue (and voice acting) and characters with interesting side quests, cool weapons and companions.
  2. Grimsyxd
    Jul 23, 2020
    2
    Didn't bother to finish it. I don't know what happened Obsidian. Story and it's characters are so boring while combat is even worse.
  3. Somenephew
    Oct 9, 2020
    5
    This game was incredibly disappointing. The game worlds are tiny and dead, the perk system is usless, and everything about the game feels cheap and watered down. If you are looking for a spiritual successor to Fallout: NV, this ain't it.
  4. Smithys35
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Absolutely brilliant really enjoying this game so far 10/10 for me everything from story line to visuals is bang on a must buy
  5. x_Oni_x
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Doing what Bethesda can't do anymore...make a good game. This is definitely the "spiritual successor" to New Vegas without any doubt. Thanks Obsidian for making a great game.
  6. Boomahly
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Best game so far in Fall 2019, we will see how well Death Stranding will be!
  7. leaveit
    Nov 1, 2019
    0
    What a decade it's been for young, white female sidekicks named Ellie.
    January 2011: Ellie Langford (Dead Space 2)
    March 2013: Eli(zabeth) (Bioshock: Infinite) June 2013: Ellie (The Last of Us) October 2019: Ellie (the Outer Worlds) Incredible writing! I've never seen a story about mercenaries taking on amoral corporations in space before. Meanwhile, Epic Games Store, lol. Yet    What a decade it's been for young, white female sidekicks named Ellie.
    January 2011: Ellie Langford (Dead Space 2)
    March 2013: Eli(zabeth) (Bioshock: Infinite)
    June 2013: Ellie (The Last of Us)
    October 2019: Ellie (the Outer Worlds)

    Incredible writing! I've never seen a story about mercenaries taking on amoral corporations in space before. Meanwhile, Epic Games Store, lol. Yet another severely overrated Obsidian game for people to gush over and pretend to like.    … Expand
  8. Damastes
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Just finished my first play-through of this fantastic game. One cannot help drawing comparisons to the Fallout series and I feel it is not unfair to do so coming from the developers of FO:NV. Where Bethesda failed horribly, Obsidian has shone. Character development is present in spades; whereas FO:76 only focuses on the bland increase of your players stats TOW presents you with aJust finished my first play-through of this fantastic game. One cannot help drawing comparisons to the Fallout series and I feel it is not unfair to do so coming from the developers of FO:NV. Where Bethesda failed horribly, Obsidian has shone. Character development is present in spades; whereas FO:76 only focuses on the bland increase of your players stats TOW presents you with a plethora of memorable characters who grow throughout the story.

    Speaking of story, this is the second area that the game shines. Characters are not black and white good and evil, they're all shades of grey. Decisions you make, which in weaker games are no-brainers will have you questioning the morals of your choices and deliberating over their potential impact. This is how it should be.

    There are one or two bugbears I would like to address; While I appreciate the graphical style and applaud the consistency of it, it does lead to some enemies being a pain in the arse to spot during combat (who knew wildlife could be effectively camoflaged?). While I did not encounter any crashes during my playthrough there were a couple of bugs. These mostly revolved around the inventory with items not appearing for companions until I exited and re-entered the menu, or equipped the item on my character. There were also a few clipping issues with the environment which made shots hit them instead of my target. Given these were the worst offenses, all I can say is watch and learn Bethesda.

    So, what do I do now? My first playthrough was my usual balanced affair, trying to do right by as many as I could. Now it's time to start again, unleash Psycho Pete and murder everyone. I wonder what will be different?    … Expand
  9. Volsyden
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    This game is excellent, i cannot get enough of this game. this is the REAL fallout we were missing. thank you obsidian for releasing yet another excellent game. This is only a AA game not a triple A and its still better than most of the games. i hope this has DLC. The story, the ability to change your path, everything ive experience has been awesome. if i had to complain about somethingThis game is excellent, i cannot get enough of this game. this is the REAL fallout we were missing. thank you obsidian for releasing yet another excellent game. This is only a AA game not a triple A and its still better than most of the games. i hope this has DLC. The story, the ability to change your path, everything ive experience has been awesome. if i had to complain about something then maybe its the lack of weapons but it doesn't stop this game from being fun.… Expand
  10. Gont1k
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This is NOT Fallout, its something different, something new.
    Great game! Very addictive, best RPG after Witcher 3/Divinity OS2 . Highly recommend
  11. Kooo
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful rpg. Full of lore, story, decisions and variety. The only downside is it's short length. It does make up for it with having alot of replay value with it's character customization.… Expand
  12. Charcoal
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Best game for any one who loves fallout new Vegas and good gameplay while I wish there was a romance option since every character has a good backstory, good quest and very likable personality but there’s none so little disappointed still good game love it
  13. ryanthomas5
    Jan 28, 2020
    0
    I just personally feel like this game gets all of its good reviews from people who loved Fallout New Vegas and also on the hate train of Fallout 76 and FO4. This game is empty, lacks entertaining game play, exploration is actually very limited and it was simply over hyped for no reason.
  14. Farmerlynch
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    I never realized just how dumbed down RPG’s have become in the past few years until I started playing this. From the very outset there are decisions to be made and decisions with consequences. I’m only a few hours in and already looking forward to starting all over again to try out different builds and choices. What will it be like to be a company man who screw the little guy for profit.I never realized just how dumbed down RPG’s have become in the past few years until I started playing this. From the very outset there are decisions to be made and decisions with consequences. I’m only a few hours in and already looking forward to starting all over again to try out different builds and choices. What will it be like to be a company man who screw the little guy for profit. I'll soon see...… Expand
  15. Zakis1991
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    +Сюжет
    +Атмосфера
    +Вариативность прохождения
    +Реиграбельность +Атмосфера старых хороших РПГ

    -Отсутствие возможности сделать субтитры крупнее
    -отсутствие русской озвучки
    -подгрузка текстурок
    -Загрузка локаций
  16. Shatohin
    Nov 4, 2019
    6
    It's very weak re-skin of New Vegas in space. Boring, low budget, unbelievable characters, small spaces, strange art style. The reviews was good because people are tired of AAA micro transactions hell, but other than that, it is very mediocre game.
  17. Grismar
    Nov 2, 2019
    6
    Having completed the game and all side-quests I ran into, as well as getting all the companions and completing their quests in a little under 25 hours of gameplay, it's certainly a bit shorter than the titles it gets compared to. But I don't consider that a problem, it actually manages to cram a loot of content and entertainment into those 25 hours and it mainly does away with boringHaving completed the game and all side-quests I ran into, as well as getting all the companions and completing their quests in a little under 25 hours of gameplay, it's certainly a bit shorter than the titles it gets compared to. But I don't consider that a problem, it actually manages to cram a loot of content and entertainment into those 25 hours and it mainly does away with boring grinds or "get X of Y" chores - there literally was only one of those and even that ended interestingly.

    The graphics are impressive, if a bit garish - probably not everyone's style, but I found it well done and consistent throughout, with clear identities for the various worlds. The game combines aspects of Fallout, Mass Effect and Borderlands, although it arguably misses the key elements that made those games stand out, respectively the size and depth, the deep character story-lines and their impact on the story overall and the off-beat humour and 'a million guns' collect-a-thon. Still, apart from those signature elements, the game does feel like it's learned from its predecessors and avoids most of their flaws.

    So, why only 7/10 then? A few reasons.

    First and foremost, the game feels rushed out. In various parts of the game I encountered bugs that didn't completely break the game but made playing frustrating and breaking the fourth wall in the worst possible way: letting me know I'm playing a game that was released before it was properly finished; and having me pay full price all the same, without an 'early access' discaimer. Apparently we've arrived in a time where that is no longer needed, we all need to accept that buying a game early after 'release' means you're volunteering to be part of the final testing and paying for the privilege.

    Secondly, although the game sets up a massive world with interesting factions and a strongly written backstory and the quests and stories fit into that nicely, there's many loose ends and aspects of the game that feel unfinished. The game is heavy on gun-play, but the guns are very samey and apart from the basic categories being fairly different, there's no interesting weapons to discover or work towards. The later weapons are literally "Some gun version 2", with the same graphics as "Some gun" and stats that are simply "more damage". Another aspects that feels it didn't get enough attention is experience gain. There was only about and hour between me getting about 800xp for killing a hard monster and being given tens of thousands of xp for hooking someone up with a partner in a dialog. Same for money - someone makes a big deal of paying you 1,700 bits for stealing world-changing research from a heavily guarded military base, but 2 hours later my character casually offers a guard a 3,000 bit bribe to look the other way for a misdemeanor.

    That lack of attention and unfinished-ness also result in the third major flaw: the uninspired ending. Without spoiling it, it feels railroaded and uninspired. None of the clever interaction and varied approaches that were written in so well early on. Just a hard to kill boss (even though I can one shot every other creature in the game and have 100/100 stats on firearms) and a linear progression through levels with a very disappointing payoff on the hard-fought faction standing.

    In the end, it's easy to see what The Outer Worlds could have been. And it starts out really strong. Perhaps it can be saved by DLC and ultimately a definitive version in a year or so. But that's not why I fork over full price for what's supposed to be a triple-A title from an established publisher and development team. Currently, The Outer Worlds does not deserve the high marks give to it by people who clearly didn't play the whole thing through.    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. fun101
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    A great game with incredibly well written dialogue. Could use better detail. Compared to fallout 76 brain dead AI, in this game they can actually navigate the world.
  20. GuilhermeCursi
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Ótimo roteiro, e bons gráficos The Outer Worlds nasce como um dos melhores jogos do ano
  21. PissedOffCoDfan
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Issa good game all around, highly recommend it!!!!!!! (Don't buy the new CoD)
  22. AnotherGamer93
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Games great! Fun story lines and quests, musics very atmospheric, you actually care for the characters!
    The colours are nice, makes the game very dystopian. If you were looking for a game similar to Fallout New Vegas, this is it!
    Gunplay is smooth, easy to get used to, I very rarely use a controller and had no problem. Heaps of customisation to armor and gear! Graphics are beautiful,    Games great! Fun story lines and quests, musics very atmospheric, you actually care for the characters!
    The colours are nice, makes the game very dystopian. If you were looking for a game similar to Fallout New Vegas, this is it!
    Gunplay is smooth, easy to get used to, I very rarely use a controller and had no problem.
    Heaps of customisation to armor and gear!
    Graphics are beautiful, vibrant colours and good textures.

    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 9/10
    Music 9/10    … Expand
  23. WtPooh
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Thank you for your work, Obsidian!
    Очень и очень годная игруля получилась! Любителям РПГ однозначно рекомендую!
  24. CoD2019Sucks
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    It's great. Game met expectations. Now The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas are best and favourite RPG games for me.
  25. Kotyatkina
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра года, опеределенно. Весь год выходила какая то хрень, и вот наконец ребята из обсидианов снова доказали что они лучшие РПГ создатели в мире. Игра имеет интересную вселенную, проработанных персонажей, хорошо прописанные диалоги и интересные квесты, которые можно пройти кучей разных способов. Стоит только начать играть и вы в этом убедитесь!Лучшая игра года, опеределенно. Весь год выходила какая то хрень, и вот наконец ребята из обсидианов снова доказали что они лучшие РПГ создатели в мире. Игра имеет интересную вселенную, проработанных персонажей, хорошо прописанные диалоги и интересные квесты, которые можно пройти кучей разных способов. Стоит только начать играть и вы в этом убедитесь!
  26. Sista_Citizen
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Buy. This. Game. Period. It's what we have all been waiting for. P.S. Bethesda can SUCK IT!
  27. scottforsyth
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    A huge effort by Obsidian Games to create a new franchise of memorable places characters and quests. The witty writing, gameplay, freedom of choice and wonderful music is all there from before. Despite shortcomings in texture popping and loading times, this matches and exceeds fallout 4.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Stenbocken
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    If 3rd person support was possible I would have giving it 10. I usually never play games that are first person but this game is still very good.
  31. deftones034
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    A solid game. Played 80 hours of fallout 4. This game is better is so many ways. Highly recommended.
  32. JoyCon
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Long story, short. If Fallout: New Vegas was your cup of tea well, this is that, but in space. Like Mass Effect you recruit a whole crew to tag along with you on your space ship and you can have up to two companions with you on missions. It gives you a old school Xbox 360/PS3 RPG vibes because of the graphics and gameplay. Also, it’s a worth mentioning there isn’t a lot of bugs.

    I gave it    Long story, short. If Fallout: New Vegas was your cup of tea well, this is that, but in space. Like Mass Effect you recruit a whole crew to tag along with you on your space ship and you can have up to two companions with you on missions. It gives you a old school Xbox 360/PS3 RPG vibes because of the graphics and gameplay. Also, it’s a worth mentioning there isn’t a lot of bugs.

    I gave it a 9/10 because it is isn’t perfect but it’s not like any of the other RPG games out right now. Super fun and I’d recommend to any RPG fan.    … Expand
  33. Fumaden
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    I have no idea how this game is being rated so high. Its ugly, glitchy, boring and just repetitive. Waste of my time and money.
  34. AceAscendus
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Very disappointing game and frankly a waste of money and time. The gunplay is worse than previous Fallout games, how do you even manage to do that? The RPG elements are extremely shallow, there is no depth, evry choice feels the same, the game is just boring. It is clear that Obsidian is not the same developer they used to be in the past, they have gotten rid of all their talentedVery disappointing game and frankly a waste of money and time. The gunplay is worse than previous Fallout games, how do you even manage to do that? The RPG elements are extremely shallow, there is no depth, evry choice feels the same, the game is just boring. It is clear that Obsidian is not the same developer they used to be in the past, they have gotten rid of all their talented developers and replaced them with unqualified people, sad but true.… Expand
  35. Sheldoncurtiss
    Oct 26, 2019
    3
    Better than Fallout 4 but worse than Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

    This game is one of those games that starts strong then the layers peel off once you start to get into the game. I can't recall a single characters name because they were so boring. Inventory is clunky. Leveling kinda sucks. Perks kinda suck. Options kinda suck. Weapon and armor modding kinda suck. No grenades. Look I'm    Better than Fallout 4 but worse than Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

    This game is one of those games that starts strong then the layers peel off once you start to get into the game. I can't recall a single characters name because they were so boring. Inventory is clunky. Leveling kinda sucks. Perks kinda suck. Options kinda suck. Weapon and armor modding kinda suck. No grenades.

    Look I'm impressed with the lack of budget they were able to make something this solid. But I found myself playing this more like it was doom or something since I didn't really care. I eventually gave up all together once I hit the third world because I was just so bored.

    The weird SJW motives forced into the mix on top of this just gross me out. For instance the default character is a black lesbian woman, which I'm sure is the majority or gamers playing their game obviously so it just makes sense for them to try to appeal to that large portion of the market. Not only that but there's this awkward forced in side quest where for 30 minutes you have to assist a lesbian in pursuing her sexual interest.    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. maxmoefoe
    Oct 27, 2019
    3
    Its an average game with a very anti-male vibe. 90% of characters in strong positions are females.
  38. ditex
    Oct 27, 2019
    2
    Lazy writing, bad characters, boring dialogs, dull quests. Obsidian is gone.
  39. RidiculousDeath
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    Another one bites the dust. Goodbye old Obsidian, you will be missed. Save your money, do not buy this mediocrity.
  40. 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
  41. Sonofocelot
    Oct 29, 2019
    4
    I really want to like this. Pretty scenery, enjoyable enough story for a while. But honestly the worst combat I've seen in a game for a while. Completely ruined any immersion for me. It's incredibly, incredibly tedious in every battle. Both you and enemy are bullet sponges who don't react at all to being hit, it's just standing with both feet rooted to the floor firing back at each other.I really want to like this. Pretty scenery, enjoyable enough story for a while. But honestly the worst combat I've seen in a game for a while. Completely ruined any immersion for me. It's incredibly, incredibly tedious in every battle. Both you and enemy are bullet sponges who don't react at all to being hit, it's just standing with both feet rooted to the floor firing back at each other. I've found myself running from point to point, just to avoid combat I know I'll win, but not have any fun doing, just to complete the game as fast as possible. Honestly not fun.… Expand
  42. mikepatyaev
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    The Outer Worlds is a new single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony
  43. 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
  44. Nation
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Not only is a testament to the RPG-making skills of the company, the writing - for this review of the character of Parvati - made me feel less alone. Real cool touch, making the character who she was. Thanks, guys.
  45. pan_kotek
    Nov 2, 2019
    2
    Нью-Вегас в космосе? Не смешите мою силовую броню. Это больше похоже на Скайрим в космосе, и то с большой натяжкой.
    1. Удивительно плохая РПГ-система, во всех смыслах, от прокачки до сюжетных выборов. Хотя кто бы мог подумать, да? Тим Кейн и Леонард Боярский, гении РПГ, так усердно тащащие D'n'D-систему в видео игры. Не знаю куда они смотрели и куда они приложили свои гении в этой игре,    Нью-Вегас в космосе? Не смешите мою силовую броню. Это больше похоже на Скайрим в космосе, и то с большой натяжкой.
    1. Удивительно плохая РПГ-система, во всех смыслах, от прокачки до сюжетных выборов. Хотя кто бы мог подумать, да? Тим Кейн и Леонард Боярский, гении РПГ, так усердно тащащие D'n'D-систему в видео игры. Не знаю куда они смотрели и куда они приложили свои гении в этой игре, мое мнение что только в титры. Прокачка и ролплей через нее в нетекстовых РПГ вообще проблема, но тут это как-то особенно плохо. Прокачка умений сразу пачками это конечно удобно, но это полностью убивает развитие персонажа в какой-то определенной роли. К левелкапу ты вполне можешь иметь почти все прокаченное хотя бы до уровня 60-70 и добивать оставшиеся с помощью шмоток и компаньонов. По факту у тебя нет выбора типа, "прокачать мне красноречие, чтобы больше узнавать у НПЦ или лучше прокачать пушки, чтобы больше урона наносить", ибо все это неважно. А, ну и да, прокачка многих умений, кроме перков и прохождения скилл-чеков ничего не дает, а те что дают, дают такой слабый бонус, что его сложно заметить. С выбором всяких сюжетных выборов тут тоже все интересно. В целом, их вроде много, можно всех убить и сдать в ментовку, заявлялось во всех трейлерах и интервью. Но к сожалению, результат всегда будет один и тот же, плюс-минус. Ну и вы помните как было круто в Фоллачах, не было однозначно хороших фракций, у всех были свои идеи, свои цели, и вы выбирали, что вам больше нравится? Ну так вот, забудьте, после переноса Фоллаута в космос полумеры пропали, есть либо черное, либо белое. Либо вы всех хотите убить, либо всех спасти.
    2. Поразительная скудность инвентаря. С десяток моделей пушек, с десяток моделей брони. Уникальность оружия почти всегда выражена только ее уникальным названием. У тех, у которых есть уникальные эффекты, эти эффекты не описаны. Может я тупой или что-то не понимаю, но вот уникальная снайперка из Византии ничем не отличается от обычной, даже спецудара нет. Зато есть миллион бесполезных айтемов поддержки, причем миллион видов и при этом количество их на локациях вполне соразмерно. Серьезно, у меня ими был забит инвентарь, иногда приходилось продавать, ибо места не хватало. Может быть они нужны и работают на Супернове, но я на нормале мог бы открыть магазин и торговать в нем, вместо спасения колоний.
    Я описал лишь некоторую часть проблем, связанных с этой игрой, раздражающих именно меня. Из плюсов могу выделить относительную короткость, заскучать не успеете, и забавно написаные диалоги, наверное одна из немногих вещей, которые это игра наследует из Фоллаутов.    … Expand
  46. JacobH23
    Nov 4, 2019
    5
    To say this is what fallout began fans wanted is an understatement, it’s exactly what I’ve been wanting from a fallout game but I’ve been looking at the wrong developer. It takes the rpg shooter through the path I always hoped it could go. My girlfriend loves it too and has been playing it even more than me, it delivers an amazing story, deep iconic characters, a fresh interesting worldTo say this is what fallout began fans wanted is an understatement, it’s exactly what I’ve been wanting from a fallout game but I’ve been looking at the wrong developer. It takes the rpg shooter through the path I always hoped it could go. My girlfriend loves it too and has been playing it even more than me, it delivers an amazing story, deep iconic characters, a fresh interesting world and impactful decisions with very seamless gameplay. 10/10… Expand
  47. Tronyel
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Introduce politics in a video game, less than 60 hours of gameplay, lots of bugs plus a copy paste gameplay from another franchise
  48. Saintdog
    Oct 25, 2019
    4
    Seriously overrated.. It feels like a cheap concoction of Bioshock, Borderlands and Fallout without intrigue or depth. Then top it off with running on a seriously outdated unreal engine. Within one hour I was killing anything I wanted, even switched to hard. Maybe a good game for kids..
  49. the50admiral
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    Unbelievable how hyped this game is. Immensely boring and dull. Very little to do. Worst game of 2019
  50. Haxpeh
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    Сжв помойка, настолько скучная, что перепрохождение Фоллаут 4 в 10 раз вызывает большее удовольствие. Надо было подождать неделю
  51. Esbejay
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Just started playing this game on PC using the Xbox Game Pass and had no issues downloading/installing or launching the game (running Windows 10 1903 version). All I can say is that the character animations, colorful world, voice acting, and branching conversation options is exactly what I was looking for in this game and boy does it deliver. The progression trees have plentiful ofJust started playing this game on PC using the Xbox Game Pass and had no issues downloading/installing or launching the game (running Windows 10 1903 version). All I can say is that the character animations, colorful world, voice acting, and branching conversation options is exactly what I was looking for in this game and boy does it deliver. The progression trees have plentiful of options, combat is excellent, and I am extremely happy I started playing this game. Looking forward to any DLC or updates that may come from Obsidian in future updates. Run's buttery smooth 100+ on my 3700x + RTX 2060 GPU. It is true that ultrawide is not supported. I have to run the game in 1920x1080 resolution but I don't mind because it allows me to run the game in Ultra settings. Magnificent Game! True sequel to Fallout games and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  52. RVPar
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Херь полная. Жалкое подобие серии Fallout. Визуальная составляющая полная жопа, ужас просто. Не красиво, не интересно.… Expand
  53. MetaMind
    Oct 28, 2019
    2
    BEWARE BEWARE... Before you accept all the "10" ratings, take a look at how many other reviews some of these "raters" have made before... many of them have no other reviews... some just have multiple entries for Outer Worlds... something seems very fishy given most of the "10" rating are all saying the thing without really providing any detail about the game... paid endorsements are comingBEWARE BEWARE... Before you accept all the "10" ratings, take a look at how many other reviews some of these "raters" have made before... many of them have no other reviews... some just have multiple entries for Outer Worlds... something seems very fishy given most of the "10" rating are all saying the thing without really providing any detail about the game... paid endorsements are coming to mind... so SAD as I tend to believe the negative reviews because they seem to correlate with the trailers... same enemies, same gun play, same environments... just looks overall boring. If the developers can't rely on real ratings and need to artificially pump the game, something is very amiss. Wanted to like it, but gut says PASS.… Expand
  54. Holtrick
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    The game is good in a way, but it is also highly disappointing. Thinking Obsidian made another "Fallout New Vegas" with this game will lead you straight into disappointment. On the regular PS4, the graphics and frame rate are pretty obnoxious. Storylines can be good, but something that made those storylines so great in comparable RPG games was the sheer amount of them. All of these storiesThe game is good in a way, but it is also highly disappointing. Thinking Obsidian made another "Fallout New Vegas" with this game will lead you straight into disappointment. On the regular PS4, the graphics and frame rate are pretty obnoxious. Storylines can be good, but something that made those storylines so great in comparable RPG games was the sheer amount of them. All of these stories added up to creating a character you felt you created. In this game, 2 hours in you can see that is not the case. I'd say if you can play it on Gamepass go ahead, but if you're a PS4 User hyped for a RPG game, stay away until the price drops.… Expand
  55. Burnlit
    Dec 22, 2019
    0
    The game looked really good and was interesting until i find that i cannot play it the way i like it on the keyboard nor even on a controller because it lacks accessibility and full remapping options. These are features that most games offer that this game lacks.
  56. 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
  57. duarte2377
    Oct 25, 2019
    5
    I play at a distance of 2 meters from the screen and I must say that it is impossible to make out such small subtitles, although I have excellent eyesight. fix it please
  58. Paladin465
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    Controversial game
    The graphics are not bad, but the design and colors are bad.
    Dull combat
    Dumb enemies and no companions
    Boring pumping and the same boring equipment, with the exception of a couple of items Dialogues and ENT are well spelled out, the plot is intriguing, but so far there is no gameplay
  59. LolitaIsMe
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you shouldOuter Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you should play this game, you will not regret it.… Expand
  60. GlazOk
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Как же я соскучился по хорошим рпг. Спасибо обсидиан.
  61. JimmieReview
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    A great RPG game. The best part is definitely the dialogues, characters and the story and quests. You feel like you have some real choices to make and you can pick which side you want to align yourself with. As in any good RPG game, things are never black-and-white and as easy as they seem at a first glance, there is always some depth to both the different sides you can choose to be on.A great RPG game. The best part is definitely the dialogues, characters and the story and quests. You feel like you have some real choices to make and you can pick which side you want to align yourself with. As in any good RPG game, things are never black-and-white and as easy as they seem at a first glance, there is always some depth to both the different sides you can choose to be on.

    There are some problems too. Mainly, the combat in the game never really feels satisfying. Its serviceable, but not good. Most of the bad guys feel quite generic and it kind of feels like the animations are not that great. The weapons are boring too. Some of the level designs can feel a bit bland sometimes too, there are no real "wow" moments when walking around.

    But in the end, that is not what makes a great RPG in my opinion but rather the dialogs and quests, which feels important and that lets you decide how you want things to evolve.    … Expand
  62. tectonicx
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    A great RPG with impressive moments. Gameplay is its best asset with its fast paced shooting mechanics and large array of differing guns. You may or may not like the writing, its very light-hearted and playful. Almost every scene or encounter has a joke alongside it. I like how even the side quests has multiple ways in which it can end unlike some devs *cough* bioware *cough* that rely onA great RPG with impressive moments. Gameplay is its best asset with its fast paced shooting mechanics and large array of differing guns. You may or may not like the writing, its very light-hearted and playful. Almost every scene or encounter has a joke alongside it. I like how even the side quests has multiple ways in which it can end unlike some devs *cough* bioware *cough* that rely on fetch quests. There is no romance however you can help some characters hookup with one another (not with you obviously, you're kinda stuck in the friendzone lol). Story was okay not great, not bad, but there is some replayablity over which faction you side with. Last aspect I wanna talk about is that the game runs very well and its optimzied to run smoothly on older systems.… Expand
  63. TheFrog
    Jan 15, 2020
    5
    Really terrible combat, poorly designed environments, abysmal crafting mechanics. As for the supposedly good dialogues, I mean, OMG, how is this stuff any good? I couldn't care less about any of the NPCs, they were simply super dull and uninteresting. The dark humor tries too much, too hard, and falls flat, becoming ultra repetitive early in the game. By the end of the game, I was doingReally terrible combat, poorly designed environments, abysmal crafting mechanics. As for the supposedly good dialogues, I mean, OMG, how is this stuff any good? I couldn't care less about any of the NPCs, they were simply super dull and uninteresting. The dark humor tries too much, too hard, and falls flat, becoming ultra repetitive early in the game. By the end of the game, I was doing quest just because I wanted to be done with it all.
    People compare it to Fallout New Vegas, but for me there is simply no comparison at all, on any level. FNW had hugely better combat, better characters, a better setting that was still ironic, without cranking it to 11, and a story I cared about. KOTOR 2 was an incredible RPG, with storytelling moments that sent shivers down my spine. This looks like a third grader effort, in comparison.
    Finally, male NPCs are a bunch of rock-stupid and corrupt morons, while most females are powerful, competent and compassionate. There are very few exceptions to this rule.    … Expand
  64. strawman_army
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    It's amazing what a quality studio can produce when left alone to just make a good game (looking at you Bethesda). The Outer Worlds is exactly the great game the critics have said it is, and exactly the game you were hoping it'd be. Great story, sharp writing, fun gameplay, no bugs, and not a single micro transaction. It's the Fallout game you deserve. Best game I've played this year, orIt's amazing what a quality studio can produce when left alone to just make a good game (looking at you Bethesda). The Outer Worlds is exactly the great game the critics have said it is, and exactly the game you were hoping it'd be. Great story, sharp writing, fun gameplay, no bugs, and not a single micro transaction. It's the Fallout game you deserve. Best game I've played this year, or last year for that matter.… Expand
  65. MadBert91
    Dec 28, 2019
    7
    El juego como tal está bastante bien, tiene elementos de acción que son divertidos e incluso te suponen un reto dependiendo de la dificultad, pero hay otros elementos que necesitan ser pulidos. Los tiempos de carga en una PS4 PRO son horribles, casi a cada paso hay una pantalla de carga, y tarda un ratito en cargar, ha llegado a ser desesperante, por el resto el juego es entretenido, laEl juego como tal está bastante bien, tiene elementos de acción que son divertidos e incluso te suponen un reto dependiendo de la dificultad, pero hay otros elementos que necesitan ser pulidos. Los tiempos de carga en una PS4 PRO son horribles, casi a cada paso hay una pantalla de carga, y tarda un ratito en cargar, ha llegado a ser desesperante, por el resto el juego es entretenido, la historia es muy corta, visualmente está bien, lo conseguí por 30€ a si que para mi se merece un 7.… Expand
  66. kirkender
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The Outer Worlds is a game built specifically for me. Therefore, it is a perfect game. There are no flaws and I will be playing it until I physically cannot play video games anymore. Please buy several copies so we can tell the video game industry that they should make more. Please do not buy Skyrim or Fallout anymore, they are cancelled.
  67. FrostyFeet97
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    I loved it from the beginning to end. Fantastic RPG with open world and great characters. Lots of Quests and things to do. Graphics are Impressive and I enjoyed the game
  68. lebigmac21
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    fresco, inteligente, divertido, unico, 100 recomendado, si te gusta fallout new vegas, para mi el mejor juego 2019
  69. BloodAndWine
    Oct 24, 2020
    1
    Major disappointment. This game is half-baked in almost every aspect. The writing is uninteresting and sophomoric. The AI is brain-dead even on hard difficulties. Every NPC stays glued to the same spot day and night thus making the environments lifeless and sterile. The loot is boring so exploring nooks and crannies isn't fulfilling. The rpg mechanics and perk system are unsatisfying andMajor disappointment. This game is half-baked in almost every aspect. The writing is uninteresting and sophomoric. The AI is brain-dead even on hard difficulties. Every NPC stays glued to the same spot day and night thus making the environments lifeless and sterile. The loot is boring so exploring nooks and crannies isn't fulfilling. The rpg mechanics and perk system are unsatisfying and poorly realized. And the shooting is bad. Man, this game bummed me out. The only real plus i can give this game is that the skyboxes are fantastic and some of the flora and fauna are pretty neat. Everything else is just bleh. Also, almost all the characters are wack and i had a hard time caring about anyone because they all boiled down to one defining characteristic.… Expand
  70. Deadeye__Steve
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Game of the Year 2019 for me! It’s been so many years since I last had so much fun with a game. Thank you Obsidian for this masterpiece, I have been having so much fun, I love this game. 10/10 I will play this game over and over again with all different choices and endings, it is so amazing. ❤️
  71. wallywonks
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Bethesda 2.0

    This game has been a blast so far. Bethesda hello? This is how you do it.
  72. BazieW
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    I enjoy this game, even I'm not biggest fan first person, silent character games.
  73. maxi0141
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    el juego me dejo sin palabras una verdadera sorpresa del año obsidian se la re saco con este juego
  74. moldykill
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Wonderful experience, lovely characters, intriguing story, best game of the year for sure. Obsidian, please, i want more!
  75. Arhi_Maks
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great game with great sense of humor. Don't use fast travel and more read computer terminals. This is Fallout 76 of healthy man!)
  76. Mazile
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Outer worlds is an Action/RPG that takes place in the future, made by Obsidian Entertainment the same makers of Fallout:New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and Pillars of Eternity 2. Ever since the previous disappointing release of Fallout 76 the demand for Obsidian Entertainment to make another Fallout game has increased, but without the rights to the Fallout series they would never beOuter worlds is an Action/RPG that takes place in the future, made by Obsidian Entertainment the same makers of Fallout:New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and Pillars of Eternity 2. Ever since the previous disappointing release of Fallout 76 the demand for Obsidian Entertainment to make another Fallout game has increased, but without the rights to the Fallout series they would never be allowed to do it without Bethesda’s permission and so Outer Worlds was born.

    Outer worlds can not be called a copy of any of the Fallout games since it's so distinct from what the Fallout games used to be and what they are now. One of the many good things this game has in it is the RPG elements that it borrows from Fallout: New Vegas. A lot of games call themselves RPGs but lack the core elements that make an RPG you know...AN RPG. Outer Worlds may not revolutionize what an RPG is but it certainly does it right. Another fun thing is how you can play Outer Worlds also. There are usually more than one way to complete a mission with there always being a go in and shoot everything route or you can sneak in Lie, Persuade, Intimidate, or use your vast knowledge in Medicine, Engineering, or Science to convince your way past many enemies or to get more rewards from quests you completed. Finally, the biggest element that I loved about Outer Worlds is how it brings you into its world and invests you into it and its characters. All of the companions your bring along with you along the adventure you take in Outer Worlds all have their separate character quests that decide the type of ending you are going to get. Not only that but the numerous quests filled throughout the game also has an effect on the ending, depending if you resolved an issue with your guns or charm can have a major role in the ending you get with the final cutscene in the ending paying homage to Fallout:New Vegas.(Also in game they call you the mysterious stranger in reference to the mysterious stranger seen or mentioned in Fallout Games and I loved it)

    Ok so now that we have some of the positives we have to go through some of the negatives, sorry Outer Worlds you’re not perfect as much as I hate to admit it. One of the blaring issues that you get to in the mid to late game is the lack of variety of weapons and armor. I think that the weapons and armor it does have in game are really fun to look at, and appealing to shoot/wear for guns and armor but I feel if there was just a bit more variety then I would have nothing to complain about. Another issue is how short the game actually is and feels in the last couple of missions almost rushing you through the story when it feels like there should be more. More than likely they will be adding DLC later down the road since there are a few couple of planets locked from you exploring so hopefully that resolves the issue but right now I can’t help but feel a longing for more content. The final issue I will be bringing up are the worlds you explore, they are very small. For having an entire planet to explore the world you are able to explore just feel way too small. This might have been done to save FPS or maybe they just preferred it but I think if they are going to give you multiple whole entire planets to explore then I want to explore more than just one region with only a couple cities smacked in em. Honestly if you just mashed all of the regions you can explore into one big planet and region it would have been better to show all the different climates that way instead of one planet being strictly just Jungle, or Tundra, or Desert just to give examples.

    In conclusion Outer Worlds is a very good game and a game that gamers have been wanting from Obsidian for a very long time and so to be honest I am very happy just to be able to enjoy it. It is not a perfect game but I can confidently say that the price of the game is well worth the content that you will enjoy.    … Expand
  77. Tomkas
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Realy nice atmosphere, great music, good story. Lore is awesome. Great RPG, but it has some flaws (moding weapon is weak as armor and colectibles) but other than that a had a realy great time playing it it.
  78. jbabkin
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    This game is exactly what I was looking for from Obsidian. It has everything I love about role playing games and nothing that I hate. Everything feels like it had so much love and attention put into it and I'm so happy I can play a role playing game where my choices matter. The only negative thing about this game is how short it feels. It's like eating a really delicious meal and you stillThis game is exactly what I was looking for from Obsidian. It has everything I love about role playing games and nothing that I hate. Everything feels like it had so much love and attention put into it and I'm so happy I can play a role playing game where my choices matter. The only negative thing about this game is how short it feels. It's like eating a really delicious meal and you still feel hungry when you're done.… Expand
  79. Andygamer19
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the greatest games of all time this was awesome epic, super fun looks good ect.... great to relplay over and over again you can play this for weeks if you want all the endings game of the year for me I would even put on par with new vegas.… Expand
  80. Soldier-666
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Stunning art design - reminded me a lot of BioShock. Absolutely well written dialogues. Perfectly choosen calm pleasant unrepetetive soundtrack. Main storyline could have been better, especially the ending seemed a too much rushed for my taste (devs might have ran out of time). Perk system was not interesting, almost had a feeling game would be better without it. Multiple ways to reachStunning art design - reminded me a lot of BioShock. Absolutely well written dialogues. Perfectly choosen calm pleasant unrepetetive soundtrack. Main storyline could have been better, especially the ending seemed a too much rushed for my taste (devs might have ran out of time). Perk system was not interesting, almost had a feeling game would be better without it. Multiple ways to reach goal were well executed and is the reason I'm going to replay this. Overally great experience, though I wouldn't mind if devs taken more time to polish it a little and maybe made it longer, this way it feels it's gonna be one of those hidden gems (sadly naught more) some five years from now on.
    Personally I hope there will be sequel.    … Expand
  81. Jumper33
    Dec 23, 2020
    7
    Игра втягивает героя в сложные моральные выборы, знакомство с космосом и трудным путем, который перед нами стоит. Стрельба, сюжет все круто. Игра захватила на больше количество безотрывной игры, НО.
    Концовка игры, и из-за концовки просто вмачиваю 7 баллов. безжалостно, хотя тянула на все 10.    Игра втягивает героя в сложные моральные выборы, знакомство с космосом и трудным путем, который перед нами стоит. Стрельба, сюжет все круто. Игра захватила на больше количество безотрывной игры, НО.
    Концовка игры, и из-за концовки просто вмачиваю 7 баллов. безжалостно, хотя тянула на все 10.
  82. aspentitan
    Dec 28, 2019
    7
    This is an interesting game to rate. On one hand it's pretty decent and software bug free but on the other hand it doesn't do a very good job with immersion despite its role playing nature. I neither want to bash it nor compliment it. I usually rate must have games as an 8 or more but I think for this one I would just recommend, so a score of 7. The load times on this game are noticeable,This is an interesting game to rate. On one hand it's pretty decent and software bug free but on the other hand it doesn't do a very good job with immersion despite its role playing nature. I neither want to bash it nor compliment it. I usually rate must have games as an 8 or more but I think for this one I would just recommend, so a score of 7. The load times on this game are noticeable, the color palette of the graphics goes from colourful to gloomy in a unique way. For me I found the game to be too much of a fetchquest. I really never felt any tension in this game and I think that is it's main problem being a little too focused on making you go here and there and back. Seems more like a casual time waster than anything. That said it does have different difficulty settings and the ability to invite party members with you or go solo. The party members can be customized and coupled with the difficulty and being software bug free I do see a lot of value in replaying the game. Seems to be many quest and dialog options. Despite being a solid game though I'm just not being pulled in. The game is kind of an amalgamation of other successful games and it does suffer from not having its own identity but rather refamiliarizing you with memories of all your past favourite games. On one hand that's great this game is streamlined to have all the key elements of many games but on the downside it's also "been there, done that" too. Pretty much a sell out design but that also means it's probably worth your money whether you buy now at full price or later down the road in the bargain bins whenever that time hits it should probably be a game to at minimum try.… Expand
  83. M3ta
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    It's got the world-building/sidequests/ character stories of Fallout, with fewer hardcore RPG elements, and a touch of Mass Effect.
    Some amazing planets to explore, fun side quests and really only one sidequest that felt a bit like a tedious fetch quest, and some interesting philosophical concepts also thrown in as an appetiser.
    It's a fun game, and it's also refreshingly forgiving -    It's got the world-building/sidequests/ character stories of Fallout, with fewer hardcore RPG elements, and a touch of Mass Effect.
    Some amazing planets to explore, fun side quests and really only one sidequest that felt a bit like a tedious fetch quest, and some interesting philosophical concepts also thrown in as an appetiser.
    It's a fun game, and it's also refreshingly forgiving - e.g. if you get caught stealing, you can talk your way out of it.
    The game designers have built a really cool world that I really enjoyed exploring!    … Expand
  84. Bulletnot
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Does not improve much on the genre, but it offers a nice story with semi open world elements. You can choose between different companions and choose a variaty of perks for your own character.
  85. drlowdon
    Sep 14, 2021
    8
    Set in an alternate future in which large corporations have begun to colonize space and terraform alien planets, the player character is revived by a ‘mad’ scientist known as Phineas Wells, and it’s not long before you soon become embroiled in solar system spanning politics and conflicts.

    A cross between Fallout and Mass Effect, The Outer Worlds never quite lives up to the best in    Set in an alternate future in which large corporations have begun to colonize space and terraform alien planets, the player character is revived by a ‘mad’ scientist known as Phineas Wells, and it’s not long before you soon become embroiled in solar system spanning politics and conflicts.

    A cross between Fallout and Mass Effect, The Outer Worlds never quite lives up to the best in either of those series in terms of narrative or weight of the decisions you’re forced to make, but it is still an enjoyable action RPG that fans of the aforementioned series will no doubt enjoy.    … Expand
  86. UthersonL
    May 18, 2020
    7
    This game broke my heart. The design (importance of skill checks in conversation/interaction, shooter combat, structure of multiple smaller hubs rather than a sprawling world, ending with a slideshow of the consequences...) is so far up my alley, it disappears behind the planet's curvature before you even reach the mouth of the alley. Sadly, when the devs announced it would be a smallerThis game broke my heart. The design (importance of skill checks in conversation/interaction, shooter combat, structure of multiple smaller hubs rather than a sprawling world, ending with a slideshow of the consequences...) is so far up my alley, it disappears behind the planet's curvature before you even reach the mouth of the alley. Sadly, when the devs announced it would be a smaller project, I didn't expect it to be quite this small. While I don't really enjoy 100+ hours RPGs with low-effort copy-pasted content that seem to be the norm now, this game is the polar opposite. Ideally, I would've liked something in-between what we got and something like what Ubisoft mass-produce these days, resulting in, say, triple or quadruple the length of what we got. In hindsight, I'm glad I tend to chase down every sidequest in games, because if I didn't, I quite possibly would've beaten the game in one sitting (the entire main plot line is shorter than a single main quest in The Witcher 3). The devs have mentioned plans for story DLC, but it's been months since their tentative promises and no details have been announced as yet.… Expand
  87. sityoazzdown
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Solid Game, Soiid rpg, a sci-fi fallout, but on a lower budget?

    Pros: Conversation simulator Good/interesting story Decent rpg elements So-so: World is a little bit bland and boring Generic side quests lack of interesting enemies/ questionable A.I Cons: Gunplay is bad, generic, and quite frankly boring. Non- challenging gameplay. Bloated items that aren't neccesary/ have    Solid Game, Soiid rpg, a sci-fi fallout, but on a lower budget?

    Pros:
    Conversation simulator
    Good/interesting story
    Decent rpg elements

    So-so:
    World is a little bit bland and boring
    Generic side quests
    lack of interesting enemies/ questionable A.I

    Cons:
    Gunplay is bad, generic, and quite frankly boring.
    Non- challenging gameplay.
    Bloated items that aren't neccesary/ have the same effects.

    I enjoyed this game. It took me 20-25 hours to finish while doing a little bit of everything. And while the gunplay is bad and generic (it feels like is has no weight or impact); the majority of the fun I had here was to manipulate npc's through dialogue. i basically enjoyed this game most for it's main storyline and dialogue options. There are some low-key hilarious dialogue options and moments in this game. I also want to add in that it also seems like your actions don't have a lot of consequences in this game, the majority of people will have the same "ending", with a few slides changing here and there. It's a short rpg, but I definately reccomend it.    … Expand
  88. MrRPG
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    The Outer worlds Starts strong with a familiar character creator, an interesting premise and better than expected combat, unfortunately my high expectations were swiftly eviscerated.
    The world design although pretty is uninteresting and repetitive, the voice acting is good but the dialogue is horrendous, the world building is all presented through text dumps on terminals found throughout    The Outer worlds Starts strong with a familiar character creator, an interesting premise and better than expected combat, unfortunately my high expectations were swiftly eviscerated.
    The world design although pretty is uninteresting and repetitive, the voice acting is good but the dialogue is horrendous, the world building is all presented through text dumps on terminals found throughout the world, these text dumps only come in 2 flavours "Capitalism bad" and "Egregious violations of human rights" all of these text dumps are written about as well as a 3 year olds name on a pre-school painting.
    The thing I enjoyed most about the outer worlds is the length of the game, it was very short, so short I was able to complete the game in it's entirety within the 7 day full refund return period, this is a not a game worth $60 but it is a game worth playing when it becomes a little cheaper.    … Expand
  89. Medallish
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Great game, it's not quite as deep as I like their RPG's but it's an amazing first attempt and will stay in my collection, I really hope they get complete freedom to make what they want now that they are part of MS.
  90. Shockwave5
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    The Outer Worlds is every bit as good as youve heard. This is a true RPG in every sense of the word. If thats what youre craving, then the Outer Worlds has you covered. The Halcyon colonies are rich in history and culture, and NPC's have complex backstories and motivations. The actual game play itself is serviceable, but nothing special. Would have loved some more mobility, grenades, orThe Outer Worlds is every bit as good as youve heard. This is a true RPG in every sense of the word. If thats what youre craving, then the Outer Worlds has you covered. The Halcyon colonies are rich in history and culture, and NPC's have complex backstories and motivations. The actual game play itself is serviceable, but nothing special. Would have loved some more mobility, grenades, or different enemy types. But combat still manages to be fun, even if it is a little basic, due to the context of the struggles you are partaking in. Your actions have real consequences in this world and it adds a sense of urgency to what you are doing. The game is relatively bug free too. Bethesda should take notes. I love how its also a game thats not afraid to make a statement. This game actually has things to say...and isnt that the point of all art? If you're an sci-fi/rpg fan...this is a MUST BUY game.… Expand
  91. Elucidate
    Feb 15, 2020
    7
    With all its pre-release hype and given how embarrassing Fallout 76 turned out to be, I can understand why The Outer Worlds is receiving such good feedback. It's a good game, for sure, but also lacking in a few key areas. I did appreciate some refreshingly well-written dialogue and how the game allowed me to make meaningful decisions in quests. The weapons system was also really neat,With all its pre-release hype and given how embarrassing Fallout 76 turned out to be, I can understand why The Outer Worlds is receiving such good feedback. It's a good game, for sure, but also lacking in a few key areas. I did appreciate some refreshingly well-written dialogue and how the game allowed me to make meaningful decisions in quests. The weapons system was also really neat, namely the different damage types, mods, and tinkering.

    On the other hand, one of The Outer Worlds' weaknesses is its scope. The main questline is fairly short, and the various "worlds" are pretty small in size. Even side-arcs like the MSI-Iconoclast plot come to an end too quickly. Also, unlike Fallout: New Vegas, for example, the overall conflict here is too black and white. The Board is clearly made out to be the "bad" guys, while Phineas is the good-natured scientist hoping to save everyone. I didn't really feel conflicted during my playthrough, which was disappointing.

    At the end of the day, I had a fun time playing this game, although I feel it could've been so much better still.    … Expand
  92. MaximumD
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    The worst thing you can say about this game is that they needed a bigger budget. It shows in the graphics and general polish of the game. It's not at AAA levels. Otherwise, the game is as good of an RPG that you can play this year.

    Player choice is key and the game revolves around this. It reminds me of other games like Prey and Deus Ex where you have smaller and more contained open    The worst thing you can say about this game is that they needed a bigger budget. It shows in the graphics and general polish of the game. It's not at AAA levels. Otherwise, the game is as good of an RPG that you can play this year.

    Player choice is key and the game revolves around this. It reminds me of other games like Prey and Deus Ex where you have smaller and more contained open worlds but a lot more decisions to actually make within these "smaller" worlds. Player customization is pretty good and you can pretty much figure out a solution to any problem based on your character build. It's not all about just shooting. However, the shooting ain't bad either with quite a few weapon types available. Plus melee is an option too. Also, the game gives real consequences to your actions, more in line with old school RPGs from the 90s, like Fallout 1 and 2.They hit it out of the park in the game play department.

    Still, I really can't stand these graphics. Whoever chose the color palette didn't really do a good job. Objects all kind of blend in. It's seriously hard to make out where things are sometimes. On top of that there random neon lights and colors here and there that are just out of place. You'll have a sea of drab and then one bright neon object drowning everything out. Nighttime sucks, I can't see a damn thing! Player models are also like from last generation. What saves it all though is the dialogue and voice acting, which is all pretty good.

    Got give the developers a pass for that though, because they are a small team with a small budget, and they managed to outperform most AAA developers this year. It's a great accomplishment and big lesson to these AAA developers who keep churning out absolute garbage year after year. I would say if you were disappointed by the last Mass Effect, this game can fill your space adventure void. I did not regret picking it up despite it's few flaws. Game-play trumps everything else.    … Expand
  93. TK4EVA47
    Oct 15, 2022
    5
    I played The Outer Worlds in 2019 and thought it was an average game that I was neutral towards.
  94. Empyrea
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    Good sci-fi RPG. I liked everything of this game, story, characters, gameplay, atmosphere. The only bad thing is that you have to wait a lot when you travel from one place to another or when you enter to certain places. I did almost all the extra things and I spent 40 hours to complete the game. Alhough it's not a great game I love, the voices, dialogues (many can be very funny) and thatGood sci-fi RPG. I liked everything of this game, story, characters, gameplay, atmosphere. The only bad thing is that you have to wait a lot when you travel from one place to another or when you enter to certain places. I did almost all the extra things and I spent 40 hours to complete the game. Alhough it's not a great game I love, the voices, dialogues (many can be very funny) and that you can do whatever you want. To be honest I ended up a bit boring of doing extrasidequests but gameplay push me to keep going. If you don't want to do the sidequests maybe it's a good idea to do the mission of your companions (in case you want to know more of their future lives when you finish the game). I also loved the atmosphere and the sci-fi retro vibe. Also, if you have the hack ability at 80 when you are finishing the game it might be useful. I didn't have this level so I can't really asure you if it's worthy. Anyway, enjoy this sci-fi RPG you probably won't regreat it. This game deserves a 7-7'5 in my opinion.… Expand
  95. setuis
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has choice but doesn't make use of it. Example early game it is difficult to stealth kill enemies there is no way to distract or move them to different areas very bare bones stealth but the disguise mechanic is great for restricted areas which is a little annoying you can't activate/use it outside of restricted areas. Mostly its better to dump into social skills persuade intimidate with very high temperment and mind and body drinks to get around final boss on super nova. locking picking 100 does seem to work here. In my second play through i found there was an abundance of xp if you play both sides both with and against board however story is superior siding with wells the scientist.

    Companions are interesting but there is not enough depth /character missions. Would have liked crew missions e.g pavartai+ellie or missions that would solve some conflict in the crew or maybe a betrayal /munity mission to add even more depth.

    When playing purely to be good against the board Level 30 seemed difficult to grind to and you are eventually forced to continue main missions there is not enough side quests to get to 30 without grinding , continuing main missions or abusing persuade and stealing mechanics or as i found out in
    second play though playing both evil and good side missions. There is no indication what you actually hitting in time stopping mode and spending a long time sneak attacking with a science hammer that doesn't crit annoys deeply the crosshead changing doesn't always hit when in melee. Character respecing is nice but its unfortunate you can't attribute respect also you can't reach maxinum stats in anything at start of game when customising character limiting choices a little to balance the game however with food/drugs or long long tasks such as the chimera costume you can
    raise these. Supernova mode is my revision is fine and adds value to game just be sure to stock as much water as possible and respect in 2 twice in final missions 1 to stealth and persudae to pass hope the other tartus (intermidate/persuade 90 with sociologuy perk with very high in perception/intelligence and temperment is needed when siding against wells as is faster for supernova) The lack of no humanoid alien race was a huge disappoint when i learned the moon man was a human forced to wear mask. The factions don't really differ that much really e.g there rules / culture is not something that needs to be learned. E.g no differing way of speaking to each faction. The story is interesting. The combat is mostly fine unless your being cheesed to death by shock weapon or surrounded by tons of adds to last real fight in game reason why i liked social options in supernova way more. The disguise is absolutely great but its a shame you can't try to use armor the same as enemies in order to get though areas too. The outer worlds character creator is a little bizzare as you can't make many normal looking people hmm. The leveling up system is interesting considering 10 point can level up 3 skills its just wouldn't it have more diverse to give 30 points per level and cap the increases at 50 by limiting the number of points to 10 in per level up in any skill over 50. Thankfully there are no hack mini games and no lockping mini games. Engineering /Science seem a litter underpowered to me as most of the time you just respect your stats do what you nee to with them as spec out. The flaw system is interesting but would have been more interesting if some flaws had benefits on top of the perk given or there was a choice between getting perk or getting attribute points.

    The game is very much worth playing. It has good length and tests your ingerunty on hard difficulties.    … Expand
  96. Iamthe1
    Nov 2, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is brilliant. I love this game so much. Obsidian have created a fun RPG… Expand
  97. codizzle009
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Great game, especially if you like fallout. Took a lot of the elements of fallout and improved on them. I thought the game was decently long if you took your time and did the side quests. It did feel like once your character was built the way you want him/her that the game was pretty much over. My other complaint is the load times on the PS4 were not great and towards the end missions itGreat game, especially if you like fallout. Took a lot of the elements of fallout and improved on them. I thought the game was decently long if you took your time and did the side quests. It did feel like once your character was built the way you want him/her that the game was pretty much over. My other complaint is the load times on the PS4 were not great and towards the end missions it was a lot of go here go there and with just lots of load screens. Overall though this is still one of the best games I played this year.… Expand
  98. Err0rc0de
    Dec 27, 2019
    7
    I was excited for this game but it is incredibly... mediocre. The game keeps repeating "corporations bad" without any of the depth that Obsidian's previous games like Fallout New Vegas had. The combat is mostly boring and monotonous.
  99. CamyVero
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    Como gran fan de la saga ‘Fallout’, y seguidor de Obsidian en cuanto me enteré de la salida de ‘The Outer Worlds’ lo tuve en el punto de mira. Me lo compré en formato físico en una ocasión que lo vi de oferta y ha permanecido en mi estantería, suficiente tiempo, enfriándose, hasta que por fin me he decidido a jugarlo.

    ‘The Outer Worlds’ es un RPG de acción en primera persona. Que toma    Como gran fan de la saga ‘Fallout’, y seguidor de Obsidian en cuanto me enteré de la salida de ‘The Outer Worlds’ lo tuve en el punto de mira. Me lo compré en formato físico en una ocasión que lo vi de oferta y ha permanecido en mi estantería, suficiente tiempo, enfriándose, hasta que por fin me he decidido a jugarlo.

    ‘The Outer Worlds’ es un RPG de acción en primera persona. Que toma como un punto de partida inequívoco a ‘Fallout’. Se podría decir que es un ‘Fallout’ bastardo. Como lo fue ‘Fallout New Vegas’, también de Obsidian, pero, en este caso, fuera del paraguas de Bethesda. Y lo que tenemos no es ni más ni menos que un verdadero calco de lo que es un ‘Fallout’. Conversaciones con los NPC’s, acción en shooter en primera persona, misiones de recadero, exploración, matar bichos enormes…. Pero esta vez, en vez de ser en un yermo pos-apocalíptico, en la tierra, nos encontramos en un sistema solar lejano, donde el ser humano trata de sobrevivir en el duro proceso de adaptación y colonización de los nuevos planetas. Bienvenidos a Alción.

    Al igual que pasaba en ‘Fallout New Vegas’ tenemos un sistema de toma de decisiones que nos acercarán o alejarán de las facciones existentes, en este caso encarnadas por las diferentes corporaciones humanas que trabajan en Alción y que intentan hacerse con su pedazo del pastel de la colonización. No se nos permitirá actuar de forma neutral, es decir, en algún momento tendremos que tomar partido por unos u otros, por lo que se puede jugar el juego a tu libre albedrío, esto es tomando tus propias decisiones y que les den a quien no les parezca bien, por lo que perderás una parte del juego, o bien jugar con una guía en el momento de tomar partido para ‘no perderte nada’, aunque esto último es complicado, porque el juego te obliga a tomar partido.

    En cuanto al combate tenemos un calco de ‘Fallout New Vegas’ FPS con diferentes tipos de armas, cada una con sus estadísticas y hasta dos acompañantes cada uno con sus propias habilidades. Además en vez del sistema VATS, famoso en los ‘Fallout’, aquí se implementa una solución parecida, aunque menos efectiva; el sistema DDS, que ralentiza el tiempo y te deja buscar los puntos críticos del oponente, aunque ya digo que no funciona ni la mitad de bien que en ‘Fallout’.

    En definitiva se trata de un juego entretenido. No es ninguna maravilla gráfica para la generación actual, tampoco para la anterior, pero se deja jugar si tienes mono de ‘Fallout’. Tal vez su mayor tara sea precisamente esa, su gran parecido con ‘Fallout’, no te lo vas a quitar de la cabeza mientras lo estés jugando, la comparación es odiosa, pero en este caso es inevitable. Aún así aprueba con creces y es un juego recomendable si te mola lo que tienes entre manos. Como juego RPG funciona bien, y como shooter de mundo abierto también. La mecánica de ‘Fallout’ sigue funcionando a pleno rendimiento y aunque sea de marca blanca, siempre es un placer volver a juegos así.    … Expand
  100. CoreGamer1408
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    From the company that gave us Fallout New Vegas. Well Outer Worlds is not a patch on FNV (or FO3/4). Outer Worlds does take about 10% of the completion time of Fallout 4 to beat. So that might appeal to people who want to shoot that gaming load as quick as possible. The one thing on par with FO4 is the difficulty. So both games are still easy on even the so called hard setting. OuterFrom the company that gave us Fallout New Vegas. Well Outer Worlds is not a patch on FNV (or FO3/4). Outer Worlds does take about 10% of the completion time of Fallout 4 to beat. So that might appeal to people who want to shoot that gaming load as quick as possible. The one thing on par with FO4 is the difficulty. So both games are still easy on even the so called hard setting. Outer Worlds is an inferior experience to Fallout(s). When it comes to the combat, companions, levelling, crafting, exploring and even the writing Fallouts are superior. For that B-movie 1950's scif-fi look with a western frontier vibe Fallout is still king. I see this Outer Worlds as a step backwards in everyway in what has come before this New Vegas.

    The over saturation of NPC girl bosses is quite jarring and it never stops being jarring. Girls get it done right? No this is failing corporate society and everything is bad for men and women. Not sure what this Outer Worlds is saying with mostly women in all the major roles and life really sucks? I do like women with short hair so thanks a lot for that I suppose?

    The deal breaker has got to be the rinse and repeat repetitive combat tactics. Send in companions for power attacks. Wait till they get KO then peddle backwards/kitting while spamming AOE plasma rifle fire and TDS the slow motion power. Don’t forget this game takes a tenth of the time of a Fallout game. By Monarch I am bored off my t**ts and I need a very long break before returning to finish off, ooh.

    It is not like this game has a compelling story or fun characters to offset the weak combat. Borderlands and Fallout has already done to death the satire of corporate retardation/evil far better and they have way more fun combat options.

    TD/LR; Summing up middling ARPG with simplified gameplay and considering how short a game still drags due to limited combat options. For people short on time who want uncomplicated and safe. The opposite of Fallout New Vegas the game this company also made. Oh gawd those long loading screens and the on ship lag with the storage boxes.    … Expand
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#15 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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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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