Outer Wilds

 Xbox One
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8.5

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    Outer Wilds is a first person free roam game with 22 minutes to save the galaxy. It's Groundhog Day at the end of the Universe, with beautiful environments and unique game play. In a small universe on the brink of catastrophe take your ship and explore the galaxy, picking up clues to help you along. Every time you fail, you start again with all the knowledge you've acquired in an attemptOuter Wilds is a first person free roam game with 22 minutes to save the galaxy. It's Groundhog Day at the end of the Universe, with beautiful environments and unique game play. In a small universe on the brink of catastrophe take your ship and explore the galaxy, picking up clues to help you along. Every time you fail, you start again with all the knowledge you've acquired in an attempt to stop the sun from exploding. The path ahead of you isn't always clear, but the ships log can help you a bit. In those dire moments, you can't figure the next move, sit back and watch the glorious supernova, wake up and get back to it. The exploration alone is enough to keep most glued to the game, and the intrigue makes it a worthwhile experience. The controls are a bit heavy, and feel under-explained, making early game play rough, but once you learn how to better control the ship, and some of the tools, life gets easier. A lot of the controls feel like the could be worked on, but the overall experience well makes up for it. Outer Wilds is an amazing experience, that is barely detracted from with the hefty controls. Exploration at it's finest, and a fun feel, Outer Wilds is a must for those after a grand adventure in space.… Expand
  2. Arrestedevelopr
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    TL:DR- A fun game for those looking to explore an interesting solar system of planets.
    The solar system is full of mysteries and you don't have long to solve them before the sun goes supernova, luckily you're stuck in a time loop so you can endlessly pick through the galaxy for clues. The controls take a bit of getting used to, mostly because they're not dumbed down to save you from    TL:DR- A fun game for those looking to explore an interesting solar system of planets.
    The solar system is full of mysteries and you don't have long to solve them before the sun goes supernova, luckily you're stuck in a time loop so you can endlessly pick through the galaxy for clues. The controls take a bit of getting used to, mostly because they're not dumbed down to save you from yourself, you'll need to get proficient at piloting your spacecraft but once you've spent some time glancing of asteroids you'll get the hang of it (and maybe even get good enough to land on a tiny station orbiting closely around the sun). An open world (universe) waits for you to pick over and find out what happened to an ancient race of scientists and why the damn sun keeps blowing up. If you're persistent and a little clever you'll find out.    … Expand
  3. muzdiddy
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    The sense of discovery in this game is unmatched, even compared to games that are infinitely more vast such as No Man's Sky. Constantly surprising, Outer Wilds is my game of the year without a doubt.
  4. Ricardo_vision
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Muy buen juego de exploración de una mini-galaxia, con controles y gráficos cumplidores. La propuesta es muy original y la historia engancha, lo recomiendo y está en el Game Pass. :)
  5. viohhh
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    very interresting and good gaem recomand =^B
    You beta play or Ill find you man and you will regrat
  6. Heretometa
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    Outer Wilds doesn’t hold your hand along your expedition through space and time, you’re expected to find your way while piecing together a captivating narrative. Don’t worry, you can always try again when you fail.

    OW has pulled me into its world as only games could back in my childhood.
  7. Reuji
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    wonderful game! go in as blind as you can and try to solve each and everything on your own . it'll even get emotional from time to time and the soundtrack is really good!

    Graphics are a little outdated though, but as i read that this idea was sort of an university exam i'm still amazed!
  8. Fobi
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    Best game over palyed! The only game that makes you really want to explore and discover by yourself!
  9. Nerevarinho
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    This DLC proves again what artwork the entire game is, and how talented the developing studio is. This DLC creeps out more than some horror games, in a very subtile way.
  10. saltknee
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Outer Wilds is obviously nothing more than what it claims to be, and that's a small open-world adventure puzzler. Despite this simplistic presentation, it's at the #1 spot on my list of favorite games and for good reason, as it combines an emotional narrative with thought-provoking puzzles and a breathtaking world that imbues a sense of childhood wonderment in my heart. I'm so glad to haveOuter Wilds is obviously nothing more than what it claims to be, and that's a small open-world adventure puzzler. Despite this simplistic presentation, it's at the #1 spot on my list of favorite games and for good reason, as it combines an emotional narrative with thought-provoking puzzles and a breathtaking world that imbues a sense of childhood wonderment in my heart. I'm so glad to have gone in blind, and I cannot understate how greatly it changed my personal outlook.

    Please, if you can afford it, play Outer Wilds and see it through to the end.    … Expand
  11. 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 linda experiência em busca de mistérios.
  12. Dymrael
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    It feels amazing to explore and discover everything. The storytelling is really interesting, with its peaceful moments, tense moments, climactic moments, and more. All you want.
  13. Lumirel
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    The game is just like fresh wind, plays great, not much interaction with other characters and some puzzles are iritating. But it is really worth the price.
  14. Thonichi
    May 31, 2019
    9
    Really good Game and verry verry intresting. there is no combat system. the fight of the environment on the planet is very hard and time is ticking against you.
  15. 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.
  16. Felipesa44
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    Jogo excelente e bastante imersivo, e bastante explicado uma história cheia de segredos e jogabilidade muito boa com uma exploração vasta e vários mundos para descobrir
  17. Daniel_Va32
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    An amazing experience, it feels very different and very unique, the feeling of joy and fear of exploration is amazing. Definitely a lot more than $25 worth of content and enjoyment.
  18. DragonRedDawn
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    Beautifully designed game that is a must play for any serious gamer. You have 22 minutes to explore a creatively designed, open universe before your galaxy comes to an end. You gather clues at your own pace, unlock new areas and discover further reaches of the galaxy as you read through the lore scrolls and notes scattered across the varied planets. A Majora’s Mask type gameplay loop in aBeautifully designed game that is a must play for any serious gamer. You have 22 minutes to explore a creatively designed, open universe before your galaxy comes to an end. You gather clues at your own pace, unlock new areas and discover further reaches of the galaxy as you read through the lore scrolls and notes scattered across the varied planets. A Majora’s Mask type gameplay loop in a smaller and much more beautiful version of a No Man’s Sky style universe with Myst like puzzles and intrigue.

    Scoring Breakdown

    Story: 10/10 — A sci-fi story of space exploration, scientific discoveries and time travel. Well-written hours and hours of intriguing lore.

    Music: 10/10 — The menu screen opens with a banjo-based band that sets the wild-west tone for the game with throwbacks to space cowboy shows like Serenity. The music is an excellent fit for the setting and will get stuck in your head.

    Graphics: 8/10 — More No Man’s Sky grade graphics without the realism of Star Citizen. Small studio with a low budget, but this did not affect the gameplay in any significant way.

    Gameplay: 10/10 — One of the best parts about the game — a Majora’s Mask style loop of certain and impending doom is absolutely addictive and allows for short 22 minute play throughs between “saves.” It’s not about what you unlock — more about what you learn —- that helps you progress through the story and the galaxy. Every time I died, I couldn’t wait to get back to the last planet I was on and open the door that had just barely slipped out of my reach.

    World Design: 10/10 — Absolutey awesome and unparalleled, varied and finely-crafted planets with hours of exploration. From the first time I played to hours in I still feel that sense of smallness when I take off from the home-world planet.

    Characters: 8/10 — The characters are hilarious. They just don’t talk. The absence of voice acting is one of the only negatives in this game and again likely due to budget constraints of the small studio.

    Overall: 9/10 AMAZING GAME!

    This is a nearly perfect game but for the fact that there is no voice acting and the characters look fairly generic. Once I got into the story loop and started understanding the universe, I couldn’t stop thinking about this game and its Myst-like puzzles and the secrets of the Nomai’s scientific breakthroughs and otherworldly discoveries.    … Expand
  19. TreborRock
    May 30, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom, a exploração não é vasta, porém grande o suficiente para se aventurar bastante, o jogo não te ensina nada ter a que aprender sozinho conversando com os NPCs
  20. Gahere
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Interstellar meets Groundhog:

    I gamepass'd it and got all the achievements. Took a little over 20 hours to complete but this is a good example of quality over quantity. The game is great fun with tons of atmosphere, profound moments and interesting planets to explore. When the credits were rolling, I was content with how the game ended and was happy to collect the last few achievements.    Interstellar meets Groundhog:

    I gamepass'd it and got all the achievements. Took a little over 20 hours to complete but this is a good example of quality over quantity. The game is great fun with tons of atmosphere, profound moments and interesting planets to explore. When the credits were rolling, I was content with how the game ended and was happy to collect the last few achievements.

    Here are my complaints:

    Space ship controls are a little primitive and the ship log is only accessible on the ship. I understand the need to have simple controls but once you get the hang of them you'll wish you could do more advanced techniques like matching orbits. It would also be nice if you could access the ship log remotely. I can't count how many times I lost the ship and had to skip to the next cycle to check to see if I missed something. Maybe there is a way but I couldn't find one.

    If you like exploring and already have gamepass, it is a must try and if you have $25 bucks, I would say that's a fair price.    … Expand
  21. JosephCross
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Very fun game.
    I liked the concept.
    It is better than No Mans Sky in my opinion.
  22. XboxPlay14
    May 30, 2019
    10
    Fun,colorful,cool,.replayable like most xbox games. Its a must play. I have nothing bad to say!
  23. Fliff
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    I'm not sure I can compare Outer Wilds to anything else, it's just such an incredible and unique experience. It's the purest kind of exploration and discovery I've ever experienced in a game, and it drives you purely with the promise of gained knowledge and an understanding of everything going on around you.
  24. artardmoshea
    Feb 13, 2020
    6
    I wanted to love this game but I've ended up kind of hating it.

    It's an amazing premise but the exploration is not fun and it gets more and more tedious the further in you get.

    I feel terrible giving this original concept that seems well executed a poor rating, but I really dread the thought of ever playing this game again.
  25. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    Played for free on XBox Game Pass. Not for me. Didn't enjoy the game one bit.
  26. R0GU3
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    Now i am going to be honest when I say the outer worlds is refreshing in that it’s a new game, but what were they going for here? The game is really ‘meh’ to be honest. I started to get bored after I left the first planet; just like how I felt after getting the ship on borderlands 3.
  27. Kaede393
    May 24, 2020
    4
    This game have a great story to tell, game system is fine most of the time, but fails absolutely bad in what it is intended to be, an exploration game that doesn't allow you to explore. You die (or loop die) recursively trying to accomplish exploring one simple scenario.
  28. Broyax
    May 30, 2019
    0
    Oh un indé tout frais fraîchement démoulé ! à à vous les grands espaces, l'exploration dans la petite fusée en fer blanc d'un micro-système solaire avec des... planètes (?) grosses comme des pois chiches ou presque.

    On incarne un petit lutin qui sort de sa cabane en bois, un lutin à sale gueule d'ailleurs, une espèce de bonhomme bleu si j'en crois les sales gueules de ses congénères que    Oh un indé tout frais fraîchement démoulé ! à à vous les grands espaces, l'exploration dans la petite fusée en fer blanc d'un micro-système solaire avec des... planètes (?) grosses comme des pois chiches ou presque.

    On incarne un petit lutin qui sort de sa cabane en bois, un lutin à sale gueule d'ailleurs, une espèce de bonhomme bleu si j'en crois les sales gueules de ses congénères que l'on croise. Bon, c'est pas grave puisqu'on est en vue subjective de toute façon. Ce qui est grave quand même, ce sont les graphismes gravissimes : c'est de l'étron indé 100% pure terrine de goret 4 couleurs sorti d'une latrine.

    En tout cas, on a le temps de s'entraîner avec la combinaison de l'espace en gravité zéro et on se rend compte que c'est archi-pourri. On se dit alors que si la navette spatiale se pilote comme ça, on est pas sorti du bois... Or, elle se "pilote" exactement comme ça, à savoir comme un mammouth bourré sur le verglas. Bonjour les dégâts.

    C'est donc à chier par terre (évidemment) et le système de sauvegarde se fait en activant des statues : sauvegarde fixe, localisée, unique pour bien te faire chier à recommencer parce que l'éléphant sous crack qu'on pilote s'est gauffré dans la planète-pois chiche de mes deux.

    De toute manière, c'est tellement mal fait, c'est tellement laid que ça ne peut que se crasher dans la poubelle la plus proche. Espérons que c'est biodégradable à défaut d'être recyclable.    … Expand
  29. Nobilis1984
    May 30, 2019
    5
    More suitable for teenagers and big children.
    I was able to test it yesterday in the "Game Pass " of the One.
    Very nice story with decent graphics. Only I seem to be too old for that. The spark doesn't jump over.
  30. 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 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    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
  31. Zhepyr
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Es muy pocos juegos de historia me hacen jugar más de 10 horas pero esto es simplemente único no esperaba nada de este juego pero quedé sorprendido,es una experiencia muy extraña ya que sus carencias lo hacen mejor como el hecho de que no exista voz todo va por parte de tu imaginación es difícil si 7n poco pero no sale ni el de ser frustrante en ocasiones pienso que la música es mejor queEs muy pocos juegos de historia me hacen jugar más de 10 horas pero esto es simplemente único no esperaba nada de este juego pero quedé sorprendido,es una experiencia muy extraña ya que sus carencias lo hacen mejor como el hecho de que no exista voz todo va por parte de tu imaginación es difícil si 7n poco pero no sale ni el de ser frustrante en ocasiones pienso que la música es mejor que el hecho de no poner voz eres tú y el sistema solar te puedes perder por horas e incluso días pero siempre encontrarás el camino y a pesar de que en ocasiones no sabes que hacer eso es lo mejor porque buscando el vino terminas encontrando nuevos detalles fantásticos… Expand
  32. Nitaro
    Jan 25, 2022
    6
    I really wanted to like this game, and I really tried. It's not for everyone. I would definitely love to see more games taking inspiration from the exploration aspects and the non combat nature of the game, but I would also like a story driven form of this game, as my natural curiosity wasn't aroused enough to keep playing, I personally prefer a story
  33. Ninzet
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego de exploración en el espacio que brinda una experiencia única y maravillosa. Si tienen la oportunidad y el tiempo de jugarlo, dénselo no se van a arrepentir.
  34. dan-man
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    8 hours. Didn't finish. It all seemed completely pointless. But it's a technically great game, it just doesn't seem to have a purpose worth striving for. Pleasant if repetitive music and a curious atmosphere. I just wish there was a point and a mystery I cared about.
  35. KayVen17
    May 10, 2022
    10
    So ein Spiel bekommt man wenns hoch kommt nur alle 10 Jahre. Dieses Spiel gab mir unzählige magische Momente, dass ich hier nur sagen kann, dass es ein richtiges Meisterwerk ist.
  36. visforvito
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    I played Outer Wilds with a friend and we got hooked. It's hard at first, we spent the first few loops just dying in silly ways. Also catching up with the story is not very intuitive at first, but as you set pieces together, every discovery is very satisfying. Loved the game design, the cozy atmosphere, the characters and the soundtrack. Hated one of the puzzles and some occasional bugsI played Outer Wilds with a friend and we got hooked. It's hard at first, we spent the first few loops just dying in silly ways. Also catching up with the story is not very intuitive at first, but as you set pieces together, every discovery is very satisfying. Loved the game design, the cozy atmosphere, the characters and the soundtrack. Hated one of the puzzles and some occasional bugs that made me drestart the console… Expand
  37. Xplocion
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    The good:
    Immersive story. Lots of mysteries to be discovered (no seriously, there are many mysterious objects in the solar system to explore beyond those that are classified). Forget the basic map of your solar system and go exploring, it will show you that there is much more than you thought in the game. It has a mechanic that after your first special trip starts a counter that will be    The good:
    Immersive story. Lots of mysteries to be discovered (no seriously, there are many mysterious objects in the solar system to explore beyond those that are classified). Forget the basic map of your solar system and go exploring, it will show you that there is much more than you thought in the game. It has a mechanic that after your first special trip starts a counter that will be resetting the solar system every 22 minutes. It's on the Xbox Game Pass.

    The bad:
    If you hate cartoonish graphics, this is not for you. If you like to take the time to research, explore and search for things but don't like being chased away over time, this is not your game. You can't do everything. You have to train a lot to learn minimally to land, to repair in zero gravity and survive, this is important since after the first trip the rest of the explorations are already against the clock and the worst thing that can happen is that you spend 22 minutes repairing the ship or trying to land on a very small platform that is spinning at high speed. No, as such there is no clock that will mark what is missing, but you will hear how the background song changes and you will "see the light". Difficult achievements.

    Meh !:
    With the "Hall of Fame" promotion I installed this game thinking about Obsidian's The Outer Worlds and I was hooked by the curiosity of knowing what happens next and trying "what if you do this, what if ...". The achievements have little or nothing to do with the story, you get them for doing **** (launch your ship through a gravity cannon, die in 60 seconds, what is this button for?, Crash brutally, try to escape ... ), you spend a cycle doing something silly    … Expand
  38. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Curti esse jogo, não achei nada épico, porém pude ter uma bela experiência, acredito sempre que a Annapurna pode fazer melhor, então conto contigo no ''The Pathless''.
  39. 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 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 myI 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
  40. AquaArcher
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The Outer Wilds and The Witcher 3 are tied for the best games ever made for me. Outer wilds dose something i wish more games did, it lets go of your hand. I’m not telling you want to do all the time the game really opens it self up to be properly explored at your own pace. The story is interesting and thought provoking, the worlds are expertly designed, and the music is masterful.

    Do    The Outer Wilds and The Witcher 3 are tied for the best games ever made for me. Outer wilds dose something i wish more games did, it lets go of your hand. I’m not telling you want to do all the time the game really opens it self up to be properly explored at your own pace. The story is interesting and thought provoking, the worlds are expertly designed, and the music is masterful.

    Do yourself a favor and play The Outer Wilds.    … Expand
  41. Dr_Meetii
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    This game had been on my to play list for a while and I recently got Game pass and saw it there so I decided to finally play it. I was pretty quickly enthralled by this game. My roommate watched me play through it and helped me through some of the hardest puzzles. We both agree that this is one of the best if not the best games of 2019. The atmosphere of the game created by the music andThis game had been on my to play list for a while and I recently got Game pass and saw it there so I decided to finally play it. I was pretty quickly enthralled by this game. My roommate watched me play through it and helped me through some of the hardest puzzles. We both agree that this is one of the best if not the best games of 2019. The atmosphere of the game created by the music and the sense of urgency set by the 22 minute time limit really add something great. All the music is calming and beautiful but you know you're on the clock and that combo is really surreal to me. Once you hear the music letting you know you're almost out of time it becomes a mad dash to finish what you're doing. The story is so fun to uncover following threads of leads across the solar system and filling out your ships clue tree feels so good and gives you a sense of accomplishment. I like that the game doesn't hold your hand and really makes you use your head. The whole time I was enjoying learning new things even though I didn't know at all what I was trying to uncover or accomplish. That is amazing to me and I wish it was a theme more represented in games. The games doesn't tell you "Oh you gotta do this this and this to win the game, main objective over here". You have to uncover the story and figure out your purpose yourself and I loved every minute of it. I liked this game so much that after I played through on the Game pass I went back and bought it out right. I thought that this group did such a good job on this game I needed to give them my money directly. This may seem dumb considering the only flaw with this game in my mind is that there is no replay-ability (unless you are a speed runner). Which is why I decided to go 9 instead of 10 only because I can't induce specific amnesia on myself so I can experience it all over again.… Expand
  42. Imagine07
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    I love this game! I don’t want to spoil anything. It is just incredibly outstanding
  43. MSardi
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    I want to be as direct and short as possible:
    This game is a state of art! In every way possible: it's story, soundtrack, characters, mechanics... everything! Forget about levels, skilltree, equipments. All the reward you'll get in OW is to satisfy your own curiosity and to know a great plot!

    Truly an unique experience, even to someone who've been playing since it's childhood.
  44. GermanGamer
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This game, in which you explore a tiny solar system during its last 20 minutes before the sun explodes, has an amazing story with lots of unique ideas.

    However, there are a few minor issues. Mostly, you cant just die+save by choice, which can be very annoying if you get stuck somewhere. The game only saves if you die, which automatically happens after a 20 minute cycle. The other    This game, in which you explore a tiny solar system during its last 20 minutes before the sun explodes, has an amazing story with lots of unique ideas.

    However, there are a few minor issues. Mostly, you cant just die+save by choice, which can be very annoying if you get stuck somewhere. The game only saves if you die, which automatically happens after a 20 minute cycle.

    The other thing is that navigating in zero or low gravity can sometimes be frustrating, mostly because you cant save.    … Expand
  45. BritWithTaste
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking.
    The environment is fabulous, the planets are so unique and different I couldn't help but adore them.
    The characters, though few, are really brill.
    The puzzles are that amazing part of both difficult but brilliant and honestly, the people who say the game needs saves are philistines.
  46. Mnol157
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. Everything just works, the story, the mechanics and most especially the world. The solar system that this game takes part in is one of the best designed worlds in a video game, it feels like a natural world, one that doesn't focus solely around the player. this game is a must play
  47. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    One of the most creative games i have ever played. Usually it would be hard to give a game with simple graphics and strange alien planets a sense of living, but this game excels at just that. I cant say much about the story without spoiling, so play it if you are a patient person who doesn't need to be given an objective and explore.
  48. Goldacre
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Outer wilds is a masterpiece and is easily in my top 5. The game has the best exploration in any game I have played with complete freedom to head to any planet each equipped with a unique and interesting gameplay mechanic and filled with clues to solve the overall mystery. Piecing everything together is an incredible moment and the game has one of the best and most satisfying endings.
  49. Lucasino1234
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This is easily one of the best games of all time. Outer wilds is an exploration game which works as a clockwork game. Basically events happen at certain times or planets change as time goes on. You have 22 minutes before well the sun explodes and the timeloop resets. The graphics look great, music is astonishing and looking at the sun going supernova while eating marshmallows at a campfireThis is easily one of the best games of all time. Outer wilds is an exploration game which works as a clockwork game. Basically events happen at certain times or planets change as time goes on. You have 22 minutes before well the sun explodes and the timeloop resets. The graphics look great, music is astonishing and looking at the sun going supernova while eating marshmallows at a campfire is a beautiful experience. Definetly should play, 200/10.… Expand
  50. 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 se adaptar a elas para descobrir uma história de uma perspectiva única. Totalmente, completamente perfeito.
  51. Killertauren
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    Jogo muito bom, instiga a curiosidade do jogador em descobrir oque está acontecendo no universo.
  52. SRLapin888
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Really good Game and verry verry intresting. there is no combat system. the fight of the environment on the planet is very hard and time is ticking against you.
  53. FragTool22
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    The Outer Wilds is quite literally one of if not the best games ever made. If you don't know what this game is about or haven't played it yet. Stop reading.. install it.. and experience a once in a lifetime journey. A masterclass in game design Go in blind with no knowledge. Don't watch trailers. Don't read any comments. Don't talk to any one about the game. There is nothing else quiteThe Outer Wilds is quite literally one of if not the best games ever made. If you don't know what this game is about or haven't played it yet. Stop reading.. install it.. and experience a once in a lifetime journey. A masterclass in game design Go in blind with no knowledge. Don't watch trailers. Don't read any comments. Don't talk to any one about the game. There is nothing else quite like it. It will change you and your perceptions of what a game is. Its so special.. I wish I could experience it for the first time all over again.… Expand
  54. Lomps
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    The best game i've played on my entire life, has some of the best visuals and history i've ever seen.
  55. FlorisFloFlo
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Explore because you want to learn.
    Beautiful scenery.
    Inventive gameplay.
    Great ending.
    Beautiful DLC.
  56. Radrin
    Apr 14, 2023
    7
    A very interesting concept which offers an overall satisfying and unique gaming experience, with a few gameplay annoyances that bothered me.

    You are thrust into the solar system as an explorer, with space exploration being the only objective of the game. Within your journey, you unravel more and more of the mystery present throughout the worlds you discover, usually done through    A very interesting concept which offers an overall satisfying and unique gaming experience, with a few gameplay annoyances that bothered me.

    You are thrust into the solar system as an explorer, with space exploration being the only objective of the game.

    Within your journey, you unravel more and more of the mystery present throughout the worlds you discover, usually done through written accounts.

    The lore and story are very rich and compelling and it is driven entirely through your own curiosity, piecing together the events past.

    Knowledge is also what will almost always help you get past obstacles and understand the mechanics of some natural or artificial elements.

    I would recommend everyone to at least try playing this once as it is such a unique and wonderful gaming experience.

    All of that being said, the technical performance on the PS5 was very disappointing, the game not being able to keep a steady 60 fps. There were very frequent fps drops and lots of stuttering for me.

    The game also feels like it's not respecting your time, I've found myself just waiting for certain world states to happen for me to progress to where I wanted to be, or dying in ways where it wasn't really my fault which all prompted a lot of backtracking, and more waiting, which was quite frustrating.

    Requiring key items that you had no business of having once you've found your way into important areas through incredibly confusing mazes, would also require backtracking.

    Missing very tiny time windows in order to solve some puzzles would also make it so you'd want to restart, and thus, wait and waste more time.

    All of these issues and more will bother people in different ways, or not at all, so if you can get past them there is definitely a lot of good stuff to uncover if you like this type of game.    … Expand
  57. mrTanner
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    In one word, LEGENDARY! If you have time, play and think carefully.Be ready to adventure!!!
  58. Eleocraft
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    This game will always have a place in my hearth, for being one of the best, most immersive exploration experiences that I ever had.
  59. Criispy
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible experience and one of the most unique games I have ever played.
    Beautiful but also terrifying atmosphere, mystery, and all the good stuff.
    the DLC is also fantastic.
    easily one of my favorite games.
  60. MetacriticFAN92
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Una experiencia completamente disfrutable que todos debemos vivir en nuestras vidas Una gran reflexión sobre la vida plasmada en un videojuego con un exelente gameplay
    Con una historia muy buena y un lore digno de admirar
  61. 1221
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    It is very hard to talk about this game without spoiling the surprises, but I'll do my best. First things first: if you haven't played Outer Wilds, stop reading its reviews and go play it right now. Seriously. This is the BEST game I've ever played in my entire life. The way you discover its story, and how you uncover mysteries is so unprecedented that it makes me smile when I think aboutIt is very hard to talk about this game without spoiling the surprises, but I'll do my best. First things first: if you haven't played Outer Wilds, stop reading its reviews and go play it right now. Seriously. This is the BEST game I've ever played in my entire life. The way you discover its story, and how you uncover mysteries is so unprecedented that it makes me smile when I think about it. The mechanics are simply amazing and the game design as well. The graphics aren't the most realistic you're gonna see, but it doesn't make the game bad. Quite the opposite! It fits right in the game, making it even more beautiful. I didn't "witnessed" any bugs during the gameplay, so I believe you might not come across any as well. And this all resumes why Outer Wilds is my favourite game.… Expand
  62. SUPERDIEGOHD
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Sinceramente en mi vida había visto tremenda obra de arte, con esas mecánicas, esa banda sonora y esa imposibilidad de decir porque tienes q jugarlo porque si no haces spoiler, simplemente recomiendo jugarlo y si encima tienes el game pass mejor (Recomiendo jugarlo sin saber nada del juego y sin guias).
  63. FrankTheTank08
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Outer Wilds is one of the best game ever made. It's one of those hidden gems, a diamond in the rough so to speak. The soundtrack of this game is a mixture of happiness, delight, joy, adventure, homeliness, hopefulness and also, fear, terror, and sadness. Andrew Prahlow created an amazing soundtrack that fits with this game so well that if it wasn't there then the game would lose most ofOuter Wilds is one of the best game ever made. It's one of those hidden gems, a diamond in the rough so to speak. The soundtrack of this game is a mixture of happiness, delight, joy, adventure, homeliness, hopefulness and also, fear, terror, and sadness. Andrew Prahlow created an amazing soundtrack that fits with this game so well that if it wasn't there then the game would lose most of it's value. The soundtrack is so emotional especially no really only if you've beaten the game, Generally The game is so emotional to the point that it can't be considered a casual video game for fun but a masterpiece of art. 99% of people who play the whole game through agree that it is an amazing experience and it must be played with as little knowledge of the game it's self before playing. I urge anyone who is reading this review to please go into the game blind. Don't look up guides for any of the puzzles. Trust me when I say this. Once you are done with the game you will wish to wipe your memory of the game and play it over again as if you were playing again for the first time.… Expand
  64. Karmish22
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    El juego es simplemente precioso, veo que muchas personas lo comparan con un juego tradicional, pero outer wilds no debe ser medido así, no hay objetivos, misiones, ni ningún propósito en tu exploración, solo tu y el espacio, tu te creas tus propios retos al ponerte metas, pero la curiosidad por explorar este vasto sistema solar lo es todo
  65. blaqkmagick
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    What a beautiful game. It looks amazing, the controls are tight, and the story and setting are just next level. The puzzles are rewarding and watching each piece of the game's story come together after multiple loops to tell a beautifully moving story is supremely satisfying. I feel bad that I waited so long to play it. Check it out as soon as you can!
  66. HectorPurpett
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    This game is the most valuable piece of our game industry.
    Do yourself a favor: buy it and play it.
  67. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
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  68. NotOryginal
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outer wilds é um jogo maravilhoso, eu adorei cada segundo de jogo, todas as mortes, todas as descobertas e etc. Eu joguei outer wilds enquanto eu estava de férias na casa da minha vó, eu joguei no computador da minha irmã mais velha. Outer wilds me fez pensar, me fez sorrir, me fez chorar (de emoção) e me fez apreciar cada momento que eu vivi, as brigas, as conversas, as amizades, etc. A música é perfeita, as vezes eu me sentia solitário no espaço só com uma nave e um batedor, mas a música me trazia conforto e aconchego. Eu sinto falta do início dos loops, quando eu não sabia nem controlar o foguete, eu sinto falta de estar com minha irmã, podendo ficar conversando sobre jogos e etc, mas no final, tudo acaba um dia… Expand
  69. Banana42
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This game is one of, if not THE, best game that I have ever played. The story is emotional and brilliant, the gameplay is innovative and amazing, and the characters are great. All in all, play the game, do not look up things for it, and remain unspoiled.
  70. Bananamobile
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    masterpiece, if you criticize it too much you simply don't understand **** about games
  71. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Bagel! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  72. Edmosing
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely out of this world. It is my favourite game all-time. I could never advise you enough to please, please play it. The music, the art design, the story and backstory, everything is there. It is amazing how you are given no or little information of how the game works, and still you want to keep playing it until you eventually reach the end of your journey. It is one ofThis game is absolutely out of this world. It is my favourite game all-time. I could never advise you enough to please, please play it. The music, the art design, the story and backstory, everything is there. It is amazing how you are given no or little information of how the game works, and still you want to keep playing it until you eventually reach the end of your journey. It is one of those few games that kind of hurt in the stomach when you think back about it, like a feeling of nostalgia, of how good you felt when you played the game. I just wish I could play it all over again for the very first time.… Expand
  73. nanov
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Before I played Outer Wilds, I read everywhere:
    "... I would pay to erase my memory, and play it again ..."
    "... I will never play something like this in my life ..." "... This game is a masterpiece ..." After playing Outer Wilds: All is True, any praise to describe the experience will not be enough. Reviewing the game without spoilers is hard because every detail is part of the    Before I played Outer Wilds, I read everywhere:
    "... I would pay to erase my memory, and play it again ..."
    "... I will never play something like this in my life ..."
    "... This game is a masterpiece ..."
    After playing Outer Wilds: All is True, any praise to describe the experience will not be enough.

    Reviewing the game without spoilers is hard because every detail is part of the experience. Basically, play it, and you will not regret it.

    Pd: Regarding the people that say "Frustrating time-loop". Basically, don't run. Play it with calm, and you will enjoy every loop.
    .    … Expand
  74. SlyfeeR
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Facilmente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, a história por trás do game é muito interessante, os mistérios te fazem cada vez mais querer continuar jogando, os "puzzles" são extremamente inteligentes, para quem gosta de temas espaciais e exploração é o jogo perfeito, espero esquecer da história toda para poder jogar novamente
  75. 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 the game, I defenili recomend It
  76. Mcgullicuty
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Don't read too many reviews just play it

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 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]
  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.
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  3. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 9, 2019
    90
    Outer Wilds is simply a wonderful and brilliant space exploration adventure. Inside an hand-crafted solar system, the game is an ode to adventure and curiosity where you journey through space, trying to understand the stakes of a quantic situation.
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