Outer Wilds

 Xbox One
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 304 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 249 out of 304
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 304
  3. Negative: 32 out of 304

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  1. Mcgullicuty
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Don't read too many reviews just play it
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Imagine07
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    I love this game! I don’t want to spoil anything. It is just incredibly outstanding
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  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 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
  9. 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
  10. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
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  11. Bananamobile
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    masterpiece, if you criticize it too much you simply don't understand **** about games
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
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  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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).
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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

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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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