Outer Wilds

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  • Summary: An open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. As the newest recruit in the Space Program of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system, you’ll have to discover what lurks in the heart ofAn open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. As the newest recruit in the Space Program of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system, you’ll have to discover what lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble and to see if the endless time loop can be stopped.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. USgamer
    Jun 28, 2019
    100
    Outer Wilds is easily my game of the year thus far, and continues to move up the list of my personal favorite games of all time. It’s an experience I genuinely cannot stop thinking about, managing to encompass everything I love about the adventure gaming genre and the smart sci-fi musings of my all-time favorite authors. The few negatives brought on by the time loop at the game’s core are universally outweighed by the pioneering spirit cultivated throughout. I urge you to seek out Outer Wilds if you can, if only to try out what is surely one of the greatest adventure games ever created.
  2. Gaming Age
    Jul 12, 2019
    91
    Outer Wilds is well worth checking out. It’s got an intriguing hook and even better execution, and it’s one of the more inventive games you’re likely to play this year.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 3, 2019
    90
    Forget about the space battles and hours poured into crafting. Outer Wilds redefines what exploration means in a video game. Smart writing and ingenious game-design, it’s a vibrant call to follow your own curiosity.
  4. SomosXbox
    Jun 17, 2019
    88
    Outer Wilds It is one of the great sleepers of 2019, without any doubt. An space opera to recommend for its ingenious proposal and beautiful world, but maybe someone find too much effort needed to understand how their narrative and gameplay works.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2019
    80
    One of the best exploration games ever, thanks to a small but perfectly crafted setting. [Issue#179, p.85]
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  6. Washington Post
    Jun 13, 2019
    80
    Given that Outer Wilds is all about discovering the sort of phenomena that once astonished and befuddled an advanced alien civilization, it seems right that I should have been unsettled by it at first.
  7. Video Chums
    Jun 3, 2019
    60
    Enjoying Outer Wilds depends on your willingness to read guides and discuss the game online. Otherwise, you'll probably feel like you're regularly hitting your head on a brick wall as you try to make just an inch of progress.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 76
  3. Negative: 4 out of 76
  1. Iperry
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    I made an account just to rate this game, it’s honestly that good. I haven’t been this amazed by a game since Mass Effect 1. There isn’t anyI made an account just to rate this game, it’s honestly that good. I haven’t been this amazed by a game since Mass Effect 1. There isn’t any RPG elements, it’s entirely exploration, but the game mechanics & crazy world will keep you coming back. Just note there’s no voice work so there is a fair amount of reading required to understand what’s happening, but it’s not excessive in my opinion- I feel like it’s fairly concise.

    Honestly can’t recommend this game enough.    … Expand
  2. KipEnyan
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    A truly special experience. Go in as blind as you can, and stick with it until the full solar system opens up to you.
  4. OffDaniells14
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    A forma em que você é deixado inicialmente é simplesmente intrigante, descobrir planetas únicos com mecânicas em que você vai ter que seA forma em que você é deixado inicialmente é simplesmente intrigante, descobrir planetas únicos com mecânicas em que você vai ter que se adaptar a elas para descobrir uma história de uma perspectiva única. Totalmente, completamente perfeito.… Expand
  5. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Bagel! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Bagel! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  6. Linguine
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    É um dos, se não o melhor jogo já feito no mundo, toda a imersão, toda a história, jogabilidade, tudo, esse jogo é perfeito, uma lindaÉ um dos, se não o melhor jogo já feito no mundo, toda a imersão, toda a história, jogabilidade, tudo, esse jogo é perfeito, uma linda experiência em busca de mistérios.… Expand
  7. Thommy6
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    The game is amazing, is relaxing and have a nice graphic style, Its soundtrack is memorable and gorgeous beyound the amazing story of theThe game is amazing, is relaxing and have a nice graphic style, Its soundtrack is memorable and gorgeous beyound the amazing story of the game, I defenili recomend It… Expand
  8. Spyan
    Feb 25, 2023
    0
    One of these "make or break" games that really devides audiences.
    Be very careful before buying it, maybe try a cracked version first, and DO    One of these "make or break" games that really devides audiences.
    Be very careful before buying it, maybe try a cracked version first, and DO NOT rely on the positive reviews.
    Some say the game is genius, others included myself just don't get it.
    Nothing happens, very little interactions, it's up to you to find out about the plot and lore, and if you care about neither (the characters are so flat and underdevelopped it's really hard to feel concerned about anything), this game is a BOREFEST, and a lot of the mechanics are borderline terrible.
    Personnaly I don't play video games for the stories or writing, I think gamedevs are just terrible at both because it's not their field of specialty.
    Be VERY WARY of the hype, this is a 50/50 game that either works or completely fails.
    Really glad I didn't buy this one nad I honnestly don't understand the fuss around it.    … Expand

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#16 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#23 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#42 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019