The Outer Worlds

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 174 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 85 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 174
  3. Negative: 62 out of 174
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  1. Spacemonkey1964
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    I was hoping for a No Man's Sky with a heavy dose of satire but instead got a graphically poor linear shooter with weak rpg elements and a dull storyline. Very disappointed.
  2. the_T
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    This game started of as one of the worst-running games on the Switch and therefore got a lot of hate.
    However, they since patches most problems. I have been playing for 200 hours without noticing any bugs or major performance issues. 10/10 for the great stoy and the world-building.
  3. Jar87
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    El juego aunque presenta un claro recorté grafico, funciona muy bien y es un verdadero juegazo estilo Fallout, las malas críticas son solo por los graficos nada mas, muy recomendable
  4. razzmatazz
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, story, mechanics. Writing is top notch, hard to beat Obsidian as always. Switch port is cozy and works a lot better now with the latest patch.
  5. JohnCo
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Quite a controversial feeling for this game.
    Things I preferred :
    1. Good diversity of the game dialog decision with different outcome 2. Nice weapons and armors variation and upgrade 3. Nice character building and each map size. Things I abhorred: 1. the graphic quality on switch is bad, sometimes enemy couldn't be noticed with some in game lagging. 2. The companion's position    Quite a controversial feeling for this game.
    Things I preferred :
    1. Good diversity of the game dialog decision with different outcome
    2. Nice weapons and armors variation and upgrade
    3. Nice character building and each map size.
    Things I abhorred:
    1. the graphic quality on switch is bad, sometimes enemy couldn't be noticed with some in game lagging.
    2. The companion's position wasn't great. They would just block my enemy target.    … Expand
  6. Gamed2long
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    The game plays similarly to a fallout game (like 3 or New Vegas). However, everything has a quirky space sci fi bend to it. There are horrible monsters most places. A lot of satire about capitalism and corporate culture. Moderately creative gunplay. Also, unlike a fallout game, its shorter and relatively lean. Instead of 10 K pieces of junk in your inventory you may need, there is a junkThe game plays similarly to a fallout game (like 3 or New Vegas). However, everything has a quirky space sci fi bend to it. There are horrible monsters most places. A lot of satire about capitalism and corporate culture. Moderately creative gunplay. Also, unlike a fallout game, its shorter and relatively lean. Instead of 10 K pieces of junk in your inventory you may need, there is a junk category with a press z to sell all button. You can either sell guns and armor or break it down for parts to fix your own. Its a good balance of immersion and convenience of play. The characters all have a slight caricature feel like a fallout game. Overall I'd call it a spiritual successor. And though the graphics are rougher, I found it infinitely more enjoyable than Fallout 4. All the good fallout essence with none of the filler. A solid game in my opinion.… Expand
  7. JLovar
    Aug 4, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is absolutely B O R I N G.
    If it's your first time RPG, and you never played them before - maybe only then it could be something of 8-9. If you at least played The Elder Scrolls games, New Vegas, Fallout - avoid this game at all cost.
    -Weapons are boring. Almost all of them the same, except some might have a special golden glow with some special small modification that barely changes their gameplay. And then you can find Science weapons that destroy everything, so - you won't even need to level up any other weapon and just go full science
    -no interesting perks. If you played all or any of the games above - you know how fun perks can be made. Here? They're all just dull and boring and won't let you customize each character to truly make each of them special, or, well, do what the games' genre is - ROLE-PLAY. Each perk is just "lower damage received/more damage dealt/more inventory space", that's it. Hell, even skills are boring - you might just level them up when you need, or just level to level 20 to open up base functions, like companions' battle skills.
    -Companions are absolutely bad. Feels like you're babysitting a small kinder garden group. You got a really shy girl, a really emotional old man, a "2cool4school" medic, "le funny" robot, and some guy who...just asks to be in your crew, without any big reason or story behind his back.
    -Most of the armor is same in look, just re-colored depending on its company. What kind of laziness level is this? Also - WHAT COMPANY WOULD MAKE THEIR ARMOUR ALL BRIGHT-PINKY-CUTSEY COLORS?! HOW THAT LOGICALLY SUPPOSED TO SCARE ENEMIES/MAKE SOLDERS CAMOUFLAGE?! I'd understand if there would be, like, the ability for the player to customize armor color, but...there's none.
    -Customization of armor and weapons in general. There's....none. Well...almost none. You got modules you can place on weapons that don't change weapon's gameplay at all, just another plus damage/plus scope/minus recoil stuff. And you can just pay money to make DMG of the weapon/armor points go up. That's it.
    -The story. Hey - you know that big companies are bad? Alright, you drop down on the planet....you need to get to the city...which is owned by a big company. Who are bad, okay? People aren't given the medicine because...companies are bad, alright? People are ill because they're in a future where you have flying ships and lasers - but people don't know they need vegetables to balance their food, because....companies are stupid and bad, ok? Now you got to your ship, you get to a giant mothership, and your ship is confiscated because....companies are bad, ok? And people on this ship are free, but they struggle with food and everything because companies are bad, ok? This whole story is about you constantly dipping your face, player's face, into nothing but "companies are bad". There are not much interesting small stories, or something unique, no - it's either "help me, I owe big to company and they gonna do something bad to me if you don't help me" or "You, as a player, need to get a thing from company/you as a player owe the company" or "company did an oopsie, you as player msut solve it" . That's it, the whole story.
    -The maps. They're ugly and boring. Not even because graphics are bad on switch, no - it's how those maps are. Completely empty maps with small buildings here and there (which are usually closed and you can't get in) or open houses that all look alike. Sometimes you can catch yourself feeling like you're walking in loops when it's somewhat a big building - that's how bland they all look on inside and outside.
    There are a lot more troubles, like companion's perks being all useless except for perks that boost their passive skills(like technology, science, medicine), that add to yours, how there's just useless junk thrown everywhere that turns your game into collect-a-ton - else you might miss a good weapon or junk to sell. I think I barely got to the middle of the game from how boring it is. 3 is just for this game not crashing on Switch during the time I played it. My advice - don't buy this garbage of a game, buy Skyrim instead, at least it can offer some fun, even if buggy.    … Expand
  8. Ppiluk
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    I bought this on sale a few months after its Switch release and bought the Seasons Pass a few days later. As I had already finished the game on the XBox, I knew it would be best to wait for all the DLC to drop before beginning the game. I had read the reviews of the Switch version and was concerned that this game might be too ambitious for the Switch. I had finished the game during itsI bought this on sale a few months after its Switch release and bought the Seasons Pass a few days later. As I had already finished the game on the XBox, I knew it would be best to wait for all the DLC to drop before beginning the game. I had read the reviews of the Switch version and was concerned that this game might be too ambitious for the Switch. I had finished the game during its release weekend on the XBox and loved it and was looking forward to playing it on my Switch with all the DLC. All I can say is I am glad I waited. The game has an interesting story and provides you with loads of character customizations. My time playing on the Switch was mostly lag-free and the graphics were passable. Overall, this was one of the better RPG experiences on the Switch.… Expand
  9. dawo89
    Feb 10, 2022
    0
    The performance is okay, but the resolution is so low, its very hard for me to recognize things around me. I need to stand directly infront. Even then the textures are totally blurry. For me it's unplayable. Even with the latest updates. Very annoying.
  10. Dynexicon27
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    If you love fallout 3 and new Vegas and ou haven’t played this yet, it is absolutely incredible! After the 15 hr mark I am in LOVE. It’s a great FPS/role playing game and the characters are as great as advertised. And just in my personal opinion, the interiors and insides of SOME of the buildings can look really good.
  11. PandaBass
    Nov 18, 2021
    6
    Update after patches: Still not graphically impressive but enjoyable m 6 out of 10

    Original review: This port is so poor that it shouldn't be allowed to be realese, the fact that critics gave this a 7.1 is just mind blowing WTF. The game becomes 20 fps after playing for a while, random loading screens & don't get me started on the graphics.
  12. bencrvr31
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    The reviews had me worried about buying this game but the visual and control issues have been fixed. The game looks and plays fine on my switch. So far I am very pleased, especially since I bought it on sale. Ok, I've played it more and a lot is good. Just spent forever in the geothermal plant trying to find a terminal because it all looks the same and the quest didn't give me a waypoint.The reviews had me worried about buying this game but the visual and control issues have been fixed. The game looks and plays fine on my switch. So far I am very pleased, especially since I bought it on sale. Ok, I've played it more and a lot is good. Just spent forever in the geothermal plant trying to find a terminal because it all looks the same and the quest didn't give me a waypoint. I understand that waypoints aren't realistic, but neither is the restricted amount of viewing area within the interface.… Expand
  13. CassiusVGame
    Sep 20, 2021
    6
    Although this game wants to sell itself as being the child of Fallout:New Vegas and Borderlands and fails at that mission for the most part, this does not mean that it did not have its enjoyable moments.

    Verdict: buy on sale. Switch version has been patched and although not as good as PC, can still run.
  14. micwideand
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    On release the quality of the game was below expectations. Since then it got several patches that improved the visuals significantly.

    Even when it was flawed, the game was great. The gameplay, story and overall feeling this game provides are outstanding.

    If you like RPG and FPS, this is definitely a must. The expansions are also worth the money.
  15. LaconicSpaceCat
    Aug 12, 2021
    6
    Wow. Reading the reviews of people that have played it on other platforms, I'm glad I bought it when it was on sale on the eShop. The action-RPG and humor elements make for an eerie cross between Fallout and Borderlands. I haven't played it on any other platform, but I can definitely resonate with the opinions of others who have played the other ports; this game runs sluggishly. I loveWow. Reading the reviews of people that have played it on other platforms, I'm glad I bought it when it was on sale on the eShop. The action-RPG and humor elements make for an eerie cross between Fallout and Borderlands. I haven't played it on any other platform, but I can definitely resonate with the opinions of others who have played the other ports; this game runs sluggishly. I love FPSs, but this game's plodding (in my opinion) style doesn't suit me. I've already put it on my back burner.… Expand
  16. Gueloooh
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    No hagáis caso a los que dicen que el juego se ve horrible. No es cierto. Hay texturas como algunas en el Fallout 3, pero a menos de que te dediques a mirar de cerca ciertos objetos no te darás cuenta. Los gráficos están bastante bien y el control gracias al gyroscopio es como jugar con ratón. Para mí, esta es la mejor versión en consolas. Además, no hay nada igual en la switch.No hagáis caso a los que dicen que el juego se ve horrible. No es cierto. Hay texturas como algunas en el Fallout 3, pero a menos de que te dediques a mirar de cerca ciertos objetos no te darás cuenta. Los gráficos están bastante bien y el control gracias al gyroscopio es como jugar con ratón. Para mí, esta es la mejor versión en consolas. Además, no hay nada igual en la switch. Recomendado cien por cien.… Expand
  17. Ripper36
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    I truly love this game. Having that later Patch update really made a differnece. The story, setting and gameplay were great. Yea it looks a little bit better on Xbox1 or Ps4 but i was still impressed with the switch version. Again...great game and worth buying.
  18. Matt_B
    Jun 9, 2021
    7
    I'll get the bad news out of the way first. The graphics are poor, the frame rate suffers from frequent slowdowns, and there are some lengthy loading times.

    On the plus side, you are still getting the full game and if the Switch is your only way, or handheld matters that much to you, it's still on the right side of playable. The game itself is pretty solid. There's a far future    I'll get the bad news out of the way first. The graphics are poor, the frame rate suffers from frequent slowdowns, and there are some lengthy loading times.

    On the plus side, you are still getting the full game and if the Switch is your only way, or handheld matters that much to you, it's still on the right side of playable.

    The game itself is pretty solid. There's a far future setting, flitting around the planets of a distant star but it's also got a retro-future vibe with a lot of references to Golden Age sci-fi, including some nice mocked up posters that liven up the loading screens.

    The factions are a mixture of ruthless, but incompetent corporations, and their opponents who aren't always much better. You can take sides, although there's usually a way to reconcile the two.

    The characterization is also pretty strong. A few characters like Nyoka the drunken gunslinger and Sam the cleaning robot are a bit one note, but others like Vicar Max and Parvati the engineer have some hidden depths and one-liners that ought to draw a chuckle or two.

    Combat is OK. The game's systems do the job, but there's not a lot of point to using the upgrade systems until you're approaching the end of the game, because you're constantly picking up better gear. The only exception is the handful of 'science' weapons which add just enough individuality to be worth keeping; well, some of them are, at any rate.

    While you do get to make a few moral choices, the story ends up being quite linear in that you'll mostly end up going to the same places in close to the same order. So, don't expect too much in the way of replay value. It's still a fun ride through the first time.    … Expand
  19. Tribalord
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    I bought this game after i was disappointed with wolfenstein 2 on my switchlite. The reviews of wolfenstein was must buy but the handheld that game is big flop. It gave me severe eye issues while trying to play it. Since it was done by panic button people and critics simply praised it though it didnt deserve such praise. But now getting outer worlds i would its far far better and playableI bought this game after i was disappointed with wolfenstein 2 on my switchlite. The reviews of wolfenstein was must buy but the handheld that game is big flop. It gave me severe eye issues while trying to play it. Since it was done by panic button people and critics simply praised it though it didnt deserve such praise. But now getting outer worlds i would its far far better and playable after all that patches on the switch lite. This game now deserves a re-review from the critics.… Expand
  20. Sijun
    Mar 11, 2021
    7
    Reviewed Patch: 1.0.3

    I can only review this patch because I did not buy the initial release. I waited until this patch came out and then bought the game for cheap $20 physically. Pros: - great RPG - fun and interesting story - high replayability - well written characters - decent combat mechanics - lots of armor - good character customization - decent lenght (not every game    Reviewed Patch: 1.0.3

    I can only review this patch because I did not buy the initial release. I waited until this patch came out and then bought the game for cheap $20 physically.

    Pros:
    - great RPG
    - fun and interesting story
    - high replayability
    - well written characters
    - decent combat mechanics
    - lots of armor
    - good character customization
    - decent lenght (not every game has to be Witcher 3 or BotW in terms of length)

    Cons:
    - graphics (only on Switch) are still terrible in some places but its absolutely playable (but dont expect it to look like on PC or beavier consoles)
    - bugs and crashes (only on Switch; there are not many but they occured in my playthrough every now and then)
    - soundbugs... I mention this seperate from "bugs and crashes" because this is probably the biggest issue I have with this port. Walk by a river and you hear nothing. Walk over a bridge and you hear the river... but only if you stand in a specific spot. Same with guns, voices etc. SOmetimes sound just cuts of mid sentence only to re-appear soon after. Very immersive breaking.

    Summary:
    Outer Worlds is a great RPG from one of the better studios in the world. I love the humor, the style, the story and the combat. It is all in all a very good game. But Obsidian should really find an other studio to manage their Switch ports. The switches hardware is no excuse since games like Doom and Witcher got great ports. The graphics are not a problem. If you play in handheld you wont recognize it most of the time. But other things like soundbugs should not occur.

    Do I recommend this game on Switch?
    Yes. All in all this patch seemed to fix a lot of issues and I enjoyed my time playing this game. for $20 you get a great RPG and playing it on the go or in bed is great. So if the Switch is the only console you have and you dont like PC gaming, you are doing nothing wrong with Outer Worlds.    … Expand
  21. brainboru
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    I like the gameplay, dialogue and role playing aspects. I would give those an 8 or 9 out of 10.

    However, the graphics and audio are awful. Maybe it's just the Switch version.
  22. vodkaffee
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    this game is a total 9... in other consoles, the switch version is the worst place u can play it at this momment, in the bright side, they're paching it up, last update 1.2 makes the game totally playable, it looks like mass effect 1, but mechanically it works ok

    EDIT: v.1.3 gets rid of muddy textures
  23. BurtKocain
    Jan 21, 2021
    7
    A completely intact port of The Outer Worlds, if you can look past the severe visual downgrades. Some of these graphical sacrifices are merely unfortunate, such as the muddy textures and barren environments. Others, like the decreased resolution and draw distance, are actively detrimental to the quality of the game. While it's great to have a game as well-written and engaging as The OuterA completely intact port of The Outer Worlds, if you can look past the severe visual downgrades. Some of these graphical sacrifices are merely unfortunate, such as the muddy textures and barren environments. Others, like the decreased resolution and draw distance, are actively detrimental to the quality of the game. While it's great to have a game as well-written and engaging as The Outer Worlds on the Nintendo Switch, this port should really only be considered if you want to play it on a handheld or have no other options.… Expand
  24. lucasvincenta
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Incredible game! Amazing story (to be expected, from these creators), creative gameplay mechanics, and unforgettable characters/settings.

    The switch port may not be as graphically stunning as other platforms, but that’s to be expected, on handheld hardware. I figure that’s the trade-off, for being able to play this kind of game during my morning commute. Haha All said, everyone should    Incredible game! Amazing story (to be expected, from these creators), creative gameplay mechanics, and unforgettable characters/settings.

    The switch port may not be as graphically stunning as other platforms, but that’s to be expected, on handheld hardware. I figure that’s the trade-off, for being able to play this kind of game during my morning commute. Haha

    All said, everyone should play this game by any means necessary.    … Expand
  25. Maateraran
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Just bought this on my switch and to be fair the switch hardware was never really meant to play games this graphically intense but the fact that it can even handle it and it works as well as it does is really saying something I did not play this game pre-patch but with the new patch that came out I haven't run into very many issues Yes things look muggy it drops frame rates sometimes butJust bought this on my switch and to be fair the switch hardware was never really meant to play games this graphically intense but the fact that it can even handle it and it works as well as it does is really saying something I did not play this game pre-patch but with the new patch that came out I haven't run into very many issues Yes things look muggy it drops frame rates sometimes but what do you expect just the fact that I can take this game on the go is good enough for me you can't expect it to be nearly as good as the Xbox version or PlayStation or whatever you play it on but the fact that it's even possible to play this game on the switch hardware is impressive enough… Expand
  26. brady_sama
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    This is so bad it motivated me to make leave my first ever review of a game on the internet. What else is the internet for than to bash on things you don't like?! The game itself is fine I guess. I didn't care for the save system, but the switch port has controls that feel like the controller is actually a rock with two sticks glued to it. It has the options to use motion aiming, and I canThis is so bad it motivated me to make leave my first ever review of a game on the internet. What else is the internet for than to bash on things you don't like?! The game itself is fine I guess. I didn't care for the save system, but the switch port has controls that feel like the controller is actually a rock with two sticks glued to it. It has the options to use motion aiming, and I can only imagine that some poor intern was so busy coding it that they forgot to make the normal (default aim is analog stick) aiming any good. How can I play and enjoy a game that is, at its core, a shooter, if I can't aim. Even just walking around the game feels awkward and clunky.
    DO NOT BUY DIGITALLY
    I saw it was on sale for 30 bucks, and it's the holidays, so I thought it must just be a sale, but clearly, it is a reduced price because nobody wants this! The folks ar Nintendo were kind enough to "make an exception" and give me a refund. Please do not waste your money on this. I wish ihad come to read reviews before I bought it.    … Expand
  27. wemelchor
    Dec 4, 2020
    0
    I was about to forgive all of the shortcomings on this blatantly bad port of a game. With its dumned down formula of the fallout franchise. There is no swimming, no complex skills, no in depth role playing, no gravity on player choices. Every character fleshed out and placed in this game is soulless. Every female in the game comes in 1 flavor, short hair, leader of the faction,I was about to forgive all of the shortcomings on this blatantly bad port of a game. With its dumned down formula of the fallout franchise. There is no swimming, no complex skills, no in depth role playing, no gravity on player choices. Every character fleshed out and placed in this game is soulless. Every female in the game comes in 1 flavor, short hair, leader of the faction, undistinguishable mixed race and out of character dialog. There is no likable people, no rememberable moments, no niche or layered character interractions that make the worlds feel any bigger at all. Every single npc is at the mercy of terrible game design on a game engine that is boring. The map design itself is increadibly mundane for an "open world". Combat is so basic even for a Rpgfps. I'm sorry I ever supported this woke garbage, there is a reason I rarely buy videogames anymore. Its very clear that developers are out of touch and have probably never picked up a game controller in ten years or more. Its really sad to see Obsidian go in the direction they did.… Expand
  28. flbergeron
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    I really enjoy this game, i cant stop playing! closest thing to fallout 3 you can get!
  29. CDizzness
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    I cannot believe the hate on this game....the graphics are phenomenal for a handheld, pre update I must add! I bought the game on sale, so I could see what it looks like before the update. Also, I waited to really get into the game so I could play it on here. The graphics are sooo much better than what people have made them out to be. I can only imagine what this update will bring. P.S.I cannot believe the hate on this game....the graphics are phenomenal for a handheld, pre update I must add! I bought the game on sale, so I could see what it looks like before the update. Also, I waited to really get into the game so I could play it on here. The graphics are sooo much better than what people have made them out to be. I can only imagine what this update will bring. P.S. the game itself is awesome.… Expand
  30. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    6
    I loved The Outer Worlds on PS4.
    However, this port has to compensate in so many places so it runs on Switch, that it's just not enjoyable playing it here.
    If Skyrim works perfectly on Switch, then The Outer Worlds should too. There just doesn't seem to be enough time invested into this port. Verdict: Play it on another system. Rating: Gameplay: 2/5 - The controls feel bad on    I loved The Outer Worlds on PS4.
    However, this port has to compensate in so many places so it runs on Switch, that it's just not enjoyable playing it here.
    If Skyrim works perfectly on Switch, then The Outer Worlds should too.
    There just doesn't seem to be enough time invested into this port.

    Verdict: Play it on another system.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 2/5 - The controls feel bad on Switch.
    Level Design: 4/5 - Great! But exploration is bad on the Switch port, because of the loading times.
    Soundtrack: 3/5 - Good, but I won't listen to it outside of the game.
    Story: 4/5 - Great dialogue and a nice premise. But pretty shallow/simple in the end.
    Graphics: 2/5 - Just not good on the Switch.
    Length: 5/5 - Great for what it wants to be. About 20 hours.
    Replay Value: 3/5 - Great because it's a choice driven RPG. But since you won't want to play it on Switch it gets some minus points.
    Enjoyment: 1/5 - I just couldn't enjoy the switch port. Play it on another system.

    Overall rating: 24/40 => 6/10    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    40
    Without exaggeration, The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch is one of the worst games in terms of graphics, compared to which any remaster from the PlayStation 2 looks amazing. A team created a truly terrifying port of a very good game. In order not to feel cheated, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the creation of Obsidian on PC, PS4, PS4 Pro or Xbox One X.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    40
    Do not do this to yourself, if you want to play this game (which you should) go ahead and play it on any other platform than Nintendo Switch. This port was so poorly done that it made me wonder am I losing sight.
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  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 29, 2020
    80
    The Outer Worlds is a must-play for fans of choice-driven sci-fi roleplaying games. That said, it's hard to recommend the Switch port. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 68]
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