The Outer Worlds

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    The Outer worlds : The question is The Outer Worlds the "Fallout: New Vegas" sequel? For me they have done an impressive job of creating the unique atmosphere that we all love from the developer Obsidian Entertainment. The story begins with the scientist Phineas Wells that rescues your character from 70 years of "cryosleep" on your colony's ship, and wants your help to revive the thousandsThe Outer worlds : The question is The Outer Worlds the "Fallout: New Vegas" sequel? For me they have done an impressive job of creating the unique atmosphere that we all love from the developer Obsidian Entertainment. The story begins with the scientist Phineas Wells that rescues your character from 70 years of "cryosleep" on your colony's ship, and wants your help to revive the thousands of others in hibernation. The Outer Worlds is a story-driven action role-playing game, complete with branching paths, companions, perks, the lot .The game teases a ridiculous number of options and strategies to proceed but what’s really impressive about the writing is how it balances humor, emotions, and creative character designs as it introduces a world that you're going to often fall in love with, even when it's showing you its darkest sides. The game provides a memorable time without overstaying its welcome. Its fantastic ,funny and an effective critique of corporate culture. For info The Outer Worlds is Obsidian’s Entertainment's final game as they aren now part of Microsoft Studios. The outer Worlds is an amazing new environment that runs great on the Xbox from obsidian studios A must have for fans of the genre and newcomers as well.… Expand
  2. conker60
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A few hours in and I felt I had to give this game some love. I thought the days where long gone for the golden age of gaming in which we got to play fallout 3 and new Vegas but this has game me hope that it can still happen. This is what fallout 4 should have been, Bethesda take note this is how you make an amazing action RPG and if you left fallout with obsidian maybe fallout 76 my haveA few hours in and I felt I had to give this game some love. I thought the days where long gone for the golden age of gaming in which we got to play fallout 3 and new Vegas but this has game me hope that it can still happen. This is what fallout 4 should have been, Bethesda take note this is how you make an amazing action RPG and if you left fallout with obsidian maybe fallout 76 my have never happened. WELL DONE OBSIDIAN!!!!… Expand
  3. SenorKoquonfaes
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    The Outer Worlds is exactly what I was searching for in an action adventure game with bonafide RPG elements.

    The game goes for a retro-futurist aesthetic, akin to the BioShock games. Obsidian have done a fantastic job of creating truly unique, vibrant and beautiful worlds that feel both ethereal and hostile. Everything from the foliage, to the building facades, to the wild creatures    The Outer Worlds is exactly what I was searching for in an action adventure game with bonafide RPG elements.

    The game goes for a retro-futurist aesthetic, akin to the BioShock games. Obsidian have done a fantastic job of creating truly unique, vibrant and beautiful worlds that feel both ethereal and hostile. Everything from the foliage, to the building facades, to the wild creatures that roam the land are all exceptionally designed. Although the maps are not nearly as large as other open-world sandbox games, The Outer Worlds counteracts this by creating an optimized and streamlined gameplay experience that removes tedious commuting; the worlds feel as large as the need to be as oppose to being larger for the sake of "openess'.

    The RPG elements are well done and a refreshing change from other games that, in practice, only have surface level RPG elements. Specing into different attributes and acquiring character upgrades are easy enough to understand but can have far reaching consequences during gameplay. It can be the difference between being able to talk yourself out of a difficult situation vs. dealing with a confrontation/combat with enemies.

    Your choices actually matter in The Outer Worlds as entire missions, quest lines and achievements can be locked off depending on the decisions you make in game. Choices can also affect your standing with certain factions and your status within those factions can also have gameplay altering affects, such as being willing to help you on missions or obtaining quest items more easily and efficiently.

    The game's combat works well enough. You get a variety of both ranged (handguns, light and heavy weapons) and melee weapons, as well as weapon effects and mods. You'll come across some bullet-spongy enemies that can be a pain in the ass to take down. The enemy variety is fairly sparse; you'll mostly be fighting marauders and wild creatures, of which there are a little over half a dozen types. The "Time Dilation" mechanic is one that I didn't get a whole lot of use out of and left me wanting more of what Fallout's "VATS" mechanic offered. Even after specing into it, I found the the meter drained far too quickly. I was basically able to get off maybe 2-3 shots, while standing still, before it drained completely. If you're moving an you engage the "Time Dilation" mechanic, good luck get more than one shot with a gun and any hit with a melee weapon.

    The NPC companion characterization is well-executed. You get a real sense of each companion's personality and what drives them on a daily basis. Some come across as more bubbly and optimistic, others come across as more determined and serious.

    The game runs smoothly, even on a vanilla Xbox One and I've encountered virtually no bugs.

    Overall, The Outer Worlds serves as welcomed and refreshing addition to the action RPG genre. I managed to log about 32 hours of gameplay out of it in one play through and found it thoroughly enjoyable. Full recommendation!    … Expand
  4. MrSandro
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    THIS is a real rpg, i can make real decisions and everything is funny and interesting...that s how an rpg is done! Can you hear me bethesda??
  5. UkaAku
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    I waited along time for a game from obsidian with great rpg elements. This game is not as good as fallout new vegas quality but I loved the story of this game and the rpg aspects are very good. I only hope next time obsidian makes an rpg it will be like fallout new vegas, that the game will be fully open world.
  6. Toska123
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game. Feels like a classic Bethesda game, with far fewer bugs and a much tighter story. Love all of the companions and their individual stories and what they bring to your crew. I wish the combat was a little less "run and gun", and a little more nuanced. But aside from that, it was a polished and extremely fun experience. The story had me engaged the entire time, which isFantastic game. Feels like a classic Bethesda game, with far fewer bugs and a much tighter story. Love all of the companions and their individual stories and what they bring to your crew. I wish the combat was a little less "run and gun", and a little more nuanced. But aside from that, it was a polished and extremely fun experience. The story had me engaged the entire time, which is impressive in a "shooting" game.… Expand
  7. Hitschy80
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    visually appealing game with a great story and great characters. It takes about 50-65 hours to complete all side missions. Highly recommended.
  8. horrorpunx610
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    To keep things brief: this game very much feels like a cobbling together of other sci-fi themed RPG games, but an enjoyable one at that.

    It's relatively short for the genre and isn't too difficult on normal settings.

    Won't change your life, but it's a fun detour that you can probably finish in a weekend.
  9. The_Outlander
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    I have just finished the game, and I must say that I'm impressed. I've been glued to my gaming chair, enthralled by quest after quest and doing them with no hesitation. And what you do in the simulated world does actually matter, whether it be helping a faction to gain their support or one of your companions hating your guts because you've been treating them poorly. Also, there is a realI have just finished the game, and I must say that I'm impressed. I've been glued to my gaming chair, enthralled by quest after quest and doing them with no hesitation. And what you do in the simulated world does actually matter, whether it be helping a faction to gain their support or one of your companions hating your guts because you've been treating them poorly. Also, there is a real sense of gravity in the important decisions that you have to make to continue the story. Combat feels good, in the sense that the enemies try to run when intimidated or when your teammates take cover to avoid the oncoming hail of bullets; essentially, your companions aren't bullet sponges. Onto the facial animations, they are absolutely wonderful when compared to games such as Mass Effect: Andromeda or the Fallout games. I wouldn't say that their the best, but it's pretty close.

    Now that I've talked a lot about the positives, it's time to move on to the negatives. First of all, when exploring the multiple planets (and ships), it can get pretty dull, with the land barren, nothing to discover except for the occasional Marauder camp that are dotted around the planets. Although there are many weapon mods, there are not many weapons to choose from. Once you've gotten to a high-enough level, the enemies you encounter start to feel like enemies from the beginning of the game; not worth a challenge. And finally, there are too many loading screens in the game for the year of 2019.

    This is purely my opinion.    … Expand
  10. Altrovarius
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Una declaracion de amor a los que nos gustan los juegos de rol
    Gran historia, grandes personajes, muchas posibilidades, gran entretencion y muy buen sentido del humor
  11. KateJ
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    The best RPG I've played in years. The dialogue and its options are great and very funny. Combat is good and somewhat fun. So far almost no bugs. The writing is excellent.
  12. M4nU
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    A wonderful authentic Rpg: Nice story, great characterization, amazing immersive gameplay. in one word: Great.
  13. Mvp344
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    it is a great game overall. The dialogue for the characters you encounter are very well done, funny and fun, and with all of the options which you decide for yourself how to carry out the conversations- this game will be repeatable numerous times and just as enjoyable.

    The world itself is beautifully made- I wish there was a camera mode for players but aside from that wish honestly I    it is a great game overall. The dialogue for the characters you encounter are very well done, funny and fun, and with all of the options which you decide for yourself how to carry out the conversations- this game will be repeatable numerous times and just as enjoyable.

    The world itself is beautifully made- I wish there was a camera mode for players but aside from that wish honestly I expected the world to be less open and more along the lines of having paths that you basically follow along for the story but to my surprise it’s very open and the game encourages / rewards exploration.

    The combat mechanics feel good, and I like the diversity of weapons / builds you can make.

    I feel they nailed the character customization and stats build, along with allowing you to respec your character it leaves flexibility for you to test out different things and build towards your personal preferences. All in all, a very fun, very well put together game, which I see myself playing numerous times and taking different routes with my characters.    … Expand
  14. silencer
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    Good game albeit not very memorable. The humor gets old fast but without it the story is just ok. There's a good amount of dialogue and decision making, and the gameplay is generally fun which is why I'm giving it an 8.
  15. BIGPREDATOR824
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    The game is beautiful and well crafted. You can tell how much time was put into the game.
  16. Bilacomy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This game remind me of whats is the best fallout in my opinion, Fallout New Vegas, it has incredible mechanic, story and game-play. Easily one strong competitor for Game Of The Year
  17. Zivojin
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    One of Obsidians Best works! The worlds are abit smaller but still very good made, the art design is beautifull and the comedy of the game is on top! The gameplay is very smooth and very polished even the meele combat was very refined and well done, it dosn't feel out of place at all.
  18. Nobilis1984
    Oct 25, 2019
    8
    Yes, as an intermediate snack a good role-playing game which goes easily off the hand and also looks good. I get it via the XBox Gamepass and that's another plus.
    Therefore, any Fallout fan can access without being disappointed, as with Fallout 76.
  19. SonnieSlim1
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The last dev to make a good Bethesda RPG. Obsidian does it again. Simply amazing.
  20. Keepzii
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    It’s an amazing game, the rpg elements feel fresh and the execution of everything is perfect. GOTY!
  21. j_abdi
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is GOTY for me. Obsidian never fails to deliver and this game is not exception. Is really impressive with the limited budget and all, and really got me hyped for what they can do with Microsoft money. Really recommend this game if you’re looking to scratch that BioWare/Fallout series itch!
  22. Nexgan
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Way better than Fallout series and other RPGs. Skill system is awesome and so is the combat.
  23. GamerJosh0137
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    I gotta say I did not expect to like this game as much as I did, but it is one of the very few titles I find myself thinking a lot about whenever I am not playing, and to be on xbox game pass I got to play it right away. If Outer Worlds was the only game on game pass it would still be well worth the ten bucks a month on it's own. The art style is awesome, the only complaint being that II gotta say I did not expect to like this game as much as I did, but it is one of the very few titles I find myself thinking a lot about whenever I am not playing, and to be on xbox game pass I got to play it right away. If Outer Worlds was the only game on game pass it would still be well worth the ten bucks a month on it's own. The art style is awesome, the only complaint being that I wasn't crazy about the armor design, but all the guns look and feel really good. Some of the worlds feel kind of samey but there are those that stand out quite a bit. The sound design is fantastic, the weapons being the shining example imo. Graphics are just fine but the art style helps lift it up a bit. Of course being a somewhat spiritual successor to Fallout New Vegas you can expect a lot of dialogue and different dialogue options. You can pretty much build your character around anything. My only piece of advice would be to not go for a jack of all trades build, it can make the game kind of boring in parts. Depending on how much you do on the first world it can be a slow start but I promise you it ramps up pretty quick after. After finishing I can honestly say that so far this would be my personal game of the year. It does everything I want out of a RPG and a lot more. If you are a fan of good Fallout games then this one is a must buy. I went ahead and purchased a copy because I can tell that this is a game I will keep coming back to and don't want to take the chance of it leaving game pass and not owning it.… Expand
  24. Kraekin
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, well done Obsidian. Nice to see some companies still care about us players who prefer single player games. No online required, no micro transactions, just pure fun, great visuals and so far a very good story.
  25. Wrobel965
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Only a few hours in but so far I'm loving this game. I find it a little more polished that Fallout 4. It has the same quirky humor and outrages comebacks and one-liners you'd come to expect from Obsidian. The gun play is great and melee weapons have some weight to them
  26. Tio_Piu_BR
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Excelente RPG. Além da semelhança aos bons tempos de Fallout, percebi influência de Dishonored também. A complexidade do RGP não dificulta a experiência. Pelo contrário, causa imersão e abre várias possibilidades para a história.
  27. apoloniojp
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Que jogo foda. Já no início ali vc faz uma simples missão secundária q se transforma em uma mega trama muito boa q da vontade de saber o que vai acontecer. As histórias são interligadas, achei muito legal isso também. Vale a pena jogar não apenas pela história mas o gameplay e fluido e muito bom.
  28. FFW88Q
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Absolute a fantastic game, mixes the best RPG games off the last 5 years. Mass effect, fall out even a glimpse of kotor. And the shooting action from borderlands in combination with a fantastic grown up story makes this proberly my game off the year.
  29. James52
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    You can tell this game was made with some love. If you like story driven RPGs then please support them. With Bioware under EA and Bethesda becoming really bad, there really isn't many choices here. I hope this is really successful and they can take the torch in this area. I would be curious to see what they can do with a bigger budget.
  30. Disbtoast
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Best game Ive played in years. No BS, just a good story, interesting characters, and lots of hard choices
  31. Debris44
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    This game is a pure treat. For those of us who loved RPG's from the 1990's and 2000's, this incorporates the best of some old school mechanics and blends it with a modern approach. The futuristic setting, the new universe to play around in, the likeable and unlikeable characters, and the gameplay will drain the time right out of a day. There are some quirks, and some performanceThis game is a pure treat. For those of us who loved RPG's from the 1990's and 2000's, this incorporates the best of some old school mechanics and blends it with a modern approach. The futuristic setting, the new universe to play around in, the likeable and unlikeable characters, and the gameplay will drain the time right out of a day. There are some quirks, and some performance oddities here and there, but nothing that reduces the fun factor of the game. I'm all in for any sequels Obsidian works on with this IP.… Expand
  32. Underhill
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Best rpg of the year, obsidian is a monster in doing games like this... hope to see more games like that as xbox exclusives
  33. Nirico
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    The writing in this game is definitely a highlight as are the companions, shades of New Vegas show through clearly which is always a bonus.

    I'd say an 8 is a fair rating as the story isn't particularly long, side missions have some interesting moments but not much, combat is reminiscent of Fallout, armor and weapons lack enough variety from what I was hoping for but the potential is    The writing in this game is definitely a highlight as are the companions, shades of New Vegas show through clearly which is always a bonus.

    I'd say an 8 is a fair rating as the story isn't particularly long, side missions have some interesting moments but not much, combat is reminiscent of Fallout, armor and weapons lack enough variety from what I was hoping for but the potential is obviously there.

    Hopefully this becomes an IP that Obsidian can run with and make into something fantastic, I'd love to see some story DLC or even sequels set in the same universe. Perhaps with romance options? Come on Obsidian you know you want to.

    With companions I'd say Parvati certainly takes the cake as the most memorable with Vicor Max coming in a close second.

    I'd say one of the strongest aspects of The Outer Worlds is the sheer replayability of it all, do you want to be a loyal corporatist of the Board? You can do that. A revolutionist fighting to help people receive their freedom and independence? 100% do-able. One of my most enjoyable playthroughs was as a bloodthirsty sociopath named Grog whom simply doomed the entire galaxy by murdering everyone he came across. The beauty is you can do all of these things, Obsidian went out of their way to design a game truly tailored to the choices of the player allowing them to tell their own story.

    Is the Outer Worlds perfect? Absolutely not, but the things it does right are so fundamentally brilliant that I can't wait to see what Obsidian has for us next now with the full backing of Microsoft behind them.    … Expand
  34. Luccio26
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    Story: 2.5/3
    Unsurprisingly another unforgettable story by Obsidian. Meaningful choices and quests meant I felt invested in the world for longer than just the duration of the tasks. All my decisions made impacted and unlocked extra dialogue. Exploration also allowed for new cues to open up in conversation. The ending felt like it could have used a little more work. Felt rushed once I had    Story: 2.5/3
    Unsurprisingly another unforgettable story by Obsidian. Meaningful choices and quests meant I felt invested in the world for longer than just the duration of the tasks. All my decisions made impacted and unlocked extra dialogue. Exploration also allowed for new cues to open up in conversation. The ending felt like it could have used a little more work. Felt rushed once I had completed all the companion and faction quests and once the big reveal of the Boards Plan came to fruition. I still managed a 40 hour play through so well worth the price of admission aswell as even better value on the game pass for xbox.
    Gameplay: 3/3
    There were a lot of different ways to tackle combat. I did like the intimidation system that cowered your opponents when you get stronger. Felt like the degree of difficulty in this game goes down once you reach level 15 or higher (I played on Hard difficulty, probably could have gone up a dial, however for a first play through I wasn't dissapointed) by then you have unlocked a lot of skillspoints and perks. Some of the perks seemed far too imbalanced and builds at time felt cookie cutter, however I was able to play how I wanted to as a pistol slinging hooligan. The party choices were fun too, as I found myself taking a new party to most missions and none of them seemed out of place or underpowered. Gun play felt nice, much better than Fallout. The modifications were also interesting and not boring when it came to gearing out your team. Sound: 1/2
    The general sound of guns were so-so. I felt some were far better than others. The machine guns and the shot guns sounded really meaty. The grenade launchers, sniper (long guns) and pistols felt like they could have been a bit better however the voice acting was fantastic. Parvati and Ellie were two of my favourites. General background sounds were good, but nothing special. The steampunk sounds used were quite good aswell.
    Art Design 1.5/2
    Bright colours, wasteland vibes and coorperate city feel in Byzantium were all nailed. It made me feel like I was in the "Outer Worlds" with such unique and vibrant settings that also made you feel like you were alone and empty. As you progressed on maps more opened up showing the progress you were making. The HUD was good, simple but effective however the Map system was a bit frustrating.

    I would highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a fallout fix without putting themselves through Fallout 76..    … Expand
  35. NJJP1995
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    The Outer Worlds offers players a fun and overall enjoyable RPG experience with thoroughly fleshed out lore, beautiful scenery, lack of bugs, strong voice acting, enjoyable combat, and believable dialogue options.

    The sheer beauty of the world around you is striking. These graphics are immaculate and it is clear the designers put immense effort into making the game near perfect    The Outer Worlds offers players a fun and overall enjoyable RPG experience with thoroughly fleshed out lore, beautiful scenery, lack of bugs, strong voice acting, enjoyable combat, and believable dialogue options.

    The sheer beauty of the world around you is striking. These graphics are immaculate and it is clear the designers put immense effort into making the game near perfect visually. I never experienced any major bugs or crashes while playing. The game is incredibly polished, an obvious plus over the inevitable comparison to Bethesda (and even Bioware) games. In contrast to the rest of the videogame world, there are no microtransactions or pay-to-win content. The game you got on launch day is complete and ready for the consumer.

    The sheer number of options for resolving each quest line is commendable, as well as the ability to shape the world around you with the ability to attack or even kill nearly every NPC in the game (with consequences). The backstory for the world itself is unique and interesting, while the use of turn of the century visuals and terminology was a great nod to that era in US history. While the resolution to the game is not perfect, your decisions have real impact on the game's later quests as well as the variety of character/faction endings. In addition, the stakes of your storyline feel real and dire compared to the more personal main quests of Bethesda's Fallout games.

    The combat was very enjoyable. Compared to similar first and third person RPGs, the Outer Worlds combat felt less tacked on and more of an important aspect of the story.

    Weapons and armor level editing, modifying, and scrapping were also a strong positive. As well as the limiting of the amount of junk/interactable items compared to the Fallout series.

    While the side characters are not perfect or incredibly memorable, they all feel believable and were portrayed by solid voice actors. Your options to interact with them are diverse, but more impressive is their ability to interact with each other. No matter which two companions you bring with you, they will interact with the NPCs and one another in unique ways that add to the story and impact your experience.

    However, the game had some shortcomings. Primarily, the limited amount of content. This could be a plus to some who desire a more streamlined story. Personally, I felt the game lacked more meaningful side quests and begged for some additional storylines.

    The physical worlds of the Outer Worlds feel small and limited after only a few hours. Planets and regions needed more diverse fauna, enemies, buildings and NPCs to round out each region as having a unique experience. Several areas on the map were littered with fake doors of fake buildings that progressively made the worlds feel smaller and smaller.

    Skills did not feel significant other then for a few speech checks while special abilities/perks do not feel robust or very important. In addition, the Attributes, Skills, method of healing, use of consumables, weapon types, time slow down, humor and general spirit of the game all feels unoriginal and borrowed from the creators' previous experience in Fallout.

    The general story is a bit on the overly simplistic side, with the comically evil corporation seeming too forced. For narrative purposes I would have preferred a more realistic, pragmatic, profit-driven company and the alternative "good" faction to have a larger downside or more moral ambiguity.

    Generally, the Outer Worlds feels like a fun, far more polished and launch ready Fallout game (specifically New Vegas) with pieces of Mass Effect, the Firefly TV series and Bioshock for good measure. I enjoyed the hours I put into the game, but did not feel it innovates or takes many substantial risks.    … Expand
  36. Pattyballs
    May 8, 2020
    9
    This game proves that a late 2000’s RPG can still work in the modern day. The Outer Worlds shines in many areas but by far and away the most impressive part of this game is the writing. Dialogue plays a huge role in the game and in my opinion it’s the best writing I’ve seen in a video game since Mass Effect 2. The world building is really impressive as well but if you’re looking for gameThis game proves that a late 2000’s RPG can still work in the modern day. The Outer Worlds shines in many areas but by far and away the most impressive part of this game is the writing. Dialogue plays a huge role in the game and in my opinion it’s the best writing I’ve seen in a video game since Mass Effect 2. The world building is really impressive as well but if you’re looking for game that is as big in scope as say Skyrim or Fallout 4, you may be disappointed. However I think the game’s small size actually works in its favor, Because Obsidian now has a lot to build on top of should there be a sequel to this game. I finished the game in roughly 20 hours doing most of what the game has to offer in terms of quests. I’m thrilled that this game was a success and I look forward to see what Obsidian will do next with this title.… Expand
  37. 6lacknordic
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Why is this literally what we wanted from fallout 76 but obsidian delivered a well made and bug free ( at least for me) game! This is what happens when you take your time and make a game that fans actually care, and not something to just make money out of! The best part of the game is the funny commentary that is happening in the background. Just adds a depth of level design in my opinion!
  38. mattyiceboy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is how its done. It's not a high budget, state of the art graphics AAA game but it has been made with love and care. This is the game I have been waiting for Bethesda to make. The universe, atheistic and worlds are so well crafted. Its a love letter to fallout fans who miss the good old days. No bs microtransactions or lootboxes or **** like that. Just a good game. Hope to see dlc orThis is how its done. It's not a high budget, state of the art graphics AAA game but it has been made with love and care. This is the game I have been waiting for Bethesda to make. The universe, atheistic and worlds are so well crafted. Its a love letter to fallout fans who miss the good old days. No bs microtransactions or lootboxes or **** like that. Just a good game. Hope to see dlc or a sequel.… Expand
  39. mahdi-k
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Game is great, great graphics looks amazing on my Ultra Wide screen, easy controls, very fun.
  40. Harbys
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing game!!! Not a single bug yet!!! Did you hear that Bethesda?! I haven't had this much fun in a game like this since New Vegas. Quality start to finish. Love this game!!!
  41. marekUltimate
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Классическая RPG, без мультиплеера, очень напоминает Fallout.
    На Xbox One X картинка в 4К очень хорошая.
  42. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra. Gran trabajo una vez mas por parte de Obsidian.
    Esto deberia haber sido el fallout 76.
  43. srt8cat
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Seems like there are developers out there who DO understand their audience. Good job, Obsidian.
  44. Heibster
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing worlds, meaningful dialogue and branching arch’s. Truly a RPG worth playing.
  45. NateyTom
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Awesome rpg. Not a "open world," more like hub worlds. Still great classic.
  46. AnotherGamer93
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Games great! Fun story lines and quests, musics very atmospheric, you actually care for the characters!
    The colours are nice, makes the game very dystopian. If you were looking for a game similar to Fallout New Vegas, this is it!
    Gunplay is smooth, easy to get used to, I very rarely use a controller and had no problem. Heaps of customisation to armor and gear! Graphics are beautiful,    Games great! Fun story lines and quests, musics very atmospheric, you actually care for the characters!
    The colours are nice, makes the game very dystopian. If you were looking for a game similar to Fallout New Vegas, this is it!
    Gunplay is smooth, easy to get used to, I very rarely use a controller and had no problem.
    Heaps of customisation to armor and gear!
    Graphics are beautiful, vibrant colours and good textures.

    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 9/10
    Music 9/10    … Expand
  47. LegatusAugustus
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    I am very happy for obsidian they deserve this. Cant wait what they Bring next to the table
  48. Marlim
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A truly masterpiece from Xbox Game Studios. One of the best games of the year, I happy to see a new AAA Studio launching such great exclusive.
  49. Pakatonobr
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This is the game every RPG lover was looking to play. Make no mistake, Outer Worlds can stand on its own legs, which are pillars for an amazing RPG that is based on choice and consequences.
  50. evearcher
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Playing this on the xbox one acts in 4K is absolutely stunning. Played over 20 hours and I don't even think I'm 20% into the game yet. The game is very well done
  51. Mauron
    Oct 26, 2019
    8
    Un juego excelente, tiene un sistema de costumizacion de personajes, inceibles, tiene un sistema de RPG estilo fallout, tambien fantasitico, tienes mucho que explorar, una hostoria que te tiene enganchado, decisiones sobre que decir , estilo fallout, tambien, tiene la opcion de robar, de crackeo de cosas (aunque diferente a fallout) muchas cosas increibles. ahora lo malo, la renderizacionUn juego excelente, tiene un sistema de costumizacion de personajes, inceibles, tiene un sistema de RPG estilo fallout, tambien fantasitico, tienes mucho que explorar, una hostoria que te tiene enganchado, decisiones sobre que decir , estilo fallout, tambien, tiene la opcion de robar, de crackeo de cosas (aunque diferente a fallout) muchas cosas increibles. ahora lo malo, la renderizacion de texturas en la one, es una basura, el frame rate es de 30-24 fps, la sensibilidad es pesima, y es poco modificable y no hay una ayuda de apunte por parte del juego tampoco, las graficas no me parecieron la gran cosa, me parece que y apenas le llega a bioshock infinite, no veo un gran salto inter-generacional en cuestion de graficas realmente, y creo que seria todo de parte de mi critica, un buen juego, lo recomiendo jugarlo, y si eres usuario de xbox o pc, te recomiendo mucho descargarlo por gamepass, o si no quieres depender de los servicios de renta mensual, te recomiendo comprarlo en fisico, o digital, aprovechen ahora que esta a 900 pesos en digitial (47 dolares)… Expand
  52. LtCooper
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing, simply amazing, Obsidian knows how to do a RPG with a good storytelling with many criticism and humor about capitalism, space and provoking Bethesda (fallout sucks ok)
  53. Fins1399
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Loved it! Plan on going through it several more times now that I know what to expect. Some parts felt repetitive and would have loved to see more planets or cruise around in the beautiful vacuum of space, but for a game with a lesser budget than most, it was fantastic! With Microsoft getting Obsidian this can only mean one thing-- BIGGER budget! Which means their games have nowhere to go but up!
  54. Oddmar123
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Fatastic game thank you obsidian, the fallout game we never got
    After the disaster of Bethesda and EA its a fresh start
  55. Bobjamessbob
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    If you l love Fallout:New Vegas you'll definitely enjoy playing this game. This game may not have the open world map scale compared to Fallout 4 but it is incredibly dense in content
  56. jadam914
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    The Outer Worlds is a game with some short comings but still rises to greatness. The story is an engaging work of art in both visuals and content with roughly 40 hours of play and enjoyable combat. TOW dose not really break any new ground in the genre however it does what it does well enough to make it great fun to play.

    Despite how good it is it still gets a few things wrong.TOW plays    The Outer Worlds is a game with some short comings but still rises to greatness. The story is an engaging work of art in both visuals and content with roughly 40 hours of play and enjoyable combat. TOW dose not really break any new ground in the genre however it does what it does well enough to make it great fun to play.

    Despite how good it is it still gets a few things wrong.TOW plays it safe and at times lean in many respects The maps were usually large enough with enough density and content to get by but in general fit into the "just enough" or close too it category. Some of the story was a little disjointed like unexpected and not even hinted too faction help at one point or some dialog that seemed out of place with NPCs that have more than one quest chain attached to them. Another case of the just enoughs was with the companions random dialog and engorgement on the ship and things with in the ship. Yet another case is the impact of dialog/quest decisions which was, just enough. The constant upholstering of your weapon when interacting with some things was a bit immersion breaking and gear customization seemed a little lacking. While there are games of this type in the past that had more robust mechanics and story and it's not really ground breaking in any way besides art style, nothing this good has come out in this RPG sub genre in a while making this game stand out amoungst its peers.

    I ran into two large bugs during my play through. One bug needed a work around that effected the main quest and left me unable to recruit one of the companions unless I abandoned hours of game play and reloaded a much earlier save. Another bug was near the end with a notable NPC in the story and was only necessary for part of the ending I wanted but I found a work around for that too. Hopefully since both of these issues are prominent in the story they will be fixed soon.    … Expand
  57. Xargon_
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. .
  58. Yamerith
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is "ok", nothing far away from Fallout New Vegas, but the comparison end here, as an RPG lover, this game is amazing with a great story, great lore and nice dialogues, the missions are well connected between main and side quests, not like TES/Fallout where they throw a hundred of missions and you forget what that mission was about
  59. Maingham
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    From the people that brought you fallout new Vegas, this is a very well polished game, the reviews I've read and watched have nothing but praise for this game and you can see why from the characters to the different worlds you visit. The game world actually feels lived in compared to other rpgs of the same type.. If you have game pass I'd advise to give this game a try, you won't beFrom the people that brought you fallout new Vegas, this is a very well polished game, the reviews I've read and watched have nothing but praise for this game and you can see why from the characters to the different worlds you visit. The game world actually feels lived in compared to other rpgs of the same type.. If you have game pass I'd advise to give this game a try, you won't be disappointed if you like fallout 4 or new Vegas.… Expand
  60. MrRealms
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Well done Obsidian, this is an absolute master piece. Now that you have been bought by Microsoft, it's has me very excited for your future
  61. kozzy420
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    GOTY, best rpg since Witcher 3, New vegas and Divinity Original Sin 2.
    Simply amazing!

    - Wonderful writing
    - Great stoundtrack
    - amazing game world
    - Its a blast to play
    - Great roleplaying and builds

    This is is how you do a roleplaying game, 6 hours in and I am BLOWN AWAY! This is Obsidians masterpiece!!!!
  62. Nefastus
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Great characters, great story and great world. This game is what Fallout games should be. If you like a good RPG and was a fan of Fallout games prior to Fallout 04 and ugh, Fallout 76 this is the game for you. Do yourself a favor and play this game, you won't regret it!
  63. NorisKneecap
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    A worthy successor to Fallout: New Vegas. While it is short on content (in one playthrough; making different choices can lead to vastly different outcomes) , this is Obsidian's first attempt at a proper first-person RPG in a long time and does not have a huge budget. Any criticisms I have are nitpicks, and it is almost entirely bug-free.
  64. benatan
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Graficamente no te dira nada, pero jugablemente es lo maximo en el genero de los RPG, una maravilla que te atrapara de tal forma que no podras parar de jugar
  65. sejski
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Good game. Really hits that rpg bethesda games itch. Only problem would be graphics and gunplay
  66. Retro47
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    The writing in this game is astounding, even small background characters are glowing with personality
  67. Bloobik
    Oct 26, 2019
    8
    Czuć ducha Fallouta, graficznie nie ma rewelacji, ale cała reszta w tym dialogi i fabuła nadrabiają niedoróbki graficzne. Gra posiada humor, który był obecny w starych odsłonach Fallouta. StarboardWing jakim trzeba być zjebem genetycznym, żeby pisać, że gra zasługuje na max 7 i wystawiać 0 ??? Niektórym powinno się dożywotnio odbierać dostęp do internetu.
  68. Stinsav
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    A really good game in general. The Outer Worlds is the proof that old style RPGS are still possible in 2019. (You hear that Bethesda?) I've been playing for some hours so far, and I absolutely loved the mood of this game. The story while a little bit cliché and Linear is great, but what really pleased me was the number of side quests that I would encounter just in the first town. GameplayA really good game in general. The Outer Worlds is the proof that old style RPGS are still possible in 2019. (You hear that Bethesda?) I've been playing for some hours so far, and I absolutely loved the mood of this game. The story while a little bit cliché and Linear is great, but what really pleased me was the number of side quests that I would encounter just in the first town. Gameplay is kinda standard, nothing out of the ordinary. However, I do feel like melee combat is a mess. Maybe I'm just bad at the game, but the melee is not fluid at all and the camera is glitchy a little. Other problem that prevents me from giving this game a 10 is the lack of FPS. I play on XBOX ONE (No money to have a master class pc ya know?) But still, the FPS drops are sometimes annoying. Lastly and this one is purely personal, but I would've loved to have have some romance options with the companions. There was so much potential for a romance feature in this game. I know that it's not game breaker, but after games like, Skyrim (Alright not the best for romance, but still), Mass Effect series, The Witcher and hell even Fallout (at times) I feel like having romance in this game would've been great.

    In summary, this game could've been more, and could've been better optimized, but in general is a really well made RPG and brought back good memories of when I was playing the **** out of New Vegas. Would recommend!    … Expand
  69. AloyNoXbox
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, short and simple. Not 10/10 cause performance on Xbox S on some points, unfortunately.
  70. Warhammer1112
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    One of the best games this generation and it is hands down the GOTY. Its everything we have been missing from bethesda since they have turned their backs on their fans.
    Fallout, mass effect, bioshock with a little elder scrolls morrowind thrown in the easter eggs are everywhere.
    Only down side is the graphics are not the best but are mind blowing for a "AA" game Pick this up on gamepass to    One of the best games this generation and it is hands down the GOTY. Its everything we have been missing from bethesda since they have turned their backs on their fans.
    Fallout, mass effect, bioshock with a little elder scrolls morrowind thrown in the easter eggs are everywhere.
    Only down side is the graphics are not the best but are mind blowing for a "AA" game
    Pick this up on gamepass to try it and you will buy it    … Expand
  71. HCG84
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    It reminds me greatly of the original Fallout games for PC way back in the day. The game is stuffed with lore, the setting is farcical to an extreme and the scope of the adventure is fairly large on saving the population but the area is kinda small. It's concise and dense with passable combat and interesting characters and a lot of deadpan humor with great voicework along with greatIt reminds me greatly of the original Fallout games for PC way back in the day. The game is stuffed with lore, the setting is farcical to an extreme and the scope of the adventure is fairly large on saving the population but the area is kinda small. It's concise and dense with passable combat and interesting characters and a lot of deadpan humor with great voicework along with great visuals. I highly recommend for anyone that played those classics or wants some more RPG goodness.… Expand
  72. jonatcarroll
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    The best RPG I have ever played! Great story, great characters, great locations!
  73. xxW1LL1ANxx
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    excelente juego, el fallout espacial que necesitabamos, la verdad me siento muy feliz el tener este juegazo dia 1, recomendado al 100% ademas esta en gamepass, que estas esperando, ve y descargalo
  74. barbone3
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    The bad thing I found disappointing is that your character cannot actually have any kind of relationship with any of the crew members.
  75. Salasgz
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    tres horas jugando y con ganas de mas, lastima que tenga que trabajar. En gráficos si tiene un 8 pero lo que es historia y jugabilidad comienza en sobremanera, igual le falta un tanto de pulido en el apartado de optimizacion, nada que no se pueda arreglar con un parche
  76. Cheesepleese
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another Fallout type game in space, Im in for $60 im in. I love single player RPG's so i wasn't going to miss this one. I really enjoyed this game, some of the dialog and quest option spectrums were done even better than Bethesda. However they're were some things missing like mysterious quest givers that find you and initiate conversation while you are roaming around or quest givers hidden in a shack off the beaten path. i find complaining about a games length is a little silly because you are stating how much you like the game and how much you wanted to keep going but i would have appreciated getting to see the rest of the planets on the map you have been seeing throughout your playthrough thus judging your own length for the game. Loved it 9/10
    -Adrien    … Expand
  77. Cokecan
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    I don't rate games on here usually, but this one deserves all the praise it can get.. A thoroughly engaging meaningful story driven by your choices.. It's so refreshingly great.
  78. Martyhoff
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Some reasons why The Outer Worlds (TOWs) is a great game.

    - Not a single Obsidian executive lied to promote the game. - Obsidian understands that bugs and glitches aren't funny or "part of the experience". - Obsidian understands that a good story is always better than 16x the detail. - TOWs is an actual RPG where you can actually Role Play. - Obsidian uses a competent engine. -    Some reasons why The Outer Worlds (TOWs) is a great game.

    - Not a single Obsidian executive lied to promote the game.
    - Obsidian understands that bugs and glitches aren't funny or "part of the experience".
    - Obsidian understands that a good story is always better than 16x the detail.
    - TOWs is an actual RPG where you can actually Role Play.
    - Obsidian uses a competent engine.
    - TOWs is an original IP, not someone else's idea poorly developed.
    - It's fun.
    - It's not without its flaws, but at least its flaws aren't corporate greed, misleading practices and wholesale detachment from reality.    … Expand
  79. jfallen1990
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Very impressed with this game!The dialogue is clever and enjoyable. The gameplay is outstanding and smooth. What a treasure! Players will love the RPG mechanics and will not be able to put the game down. I am not crazy in saying this game is a favorite for game of the year. JUMP IN NOW Have fun!
  80. Khabal66
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, I'm not one to give 10s often but this one deserves it. Great to see what Obsidian is capable of with a real deadline.
  81. Juliangatao
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    I haved played fall out and i dont like It but this game i just cant stop playing It, 10/10 Nice work!
  82. Motermar
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Very good my Goty this year. a masterful work of Obsidian, I can not wait for what the studio can do with Microsoft money.
  83. RPGisTHE_WAY
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds does one thing an RPG has to do: respect the player's choices. The game is simple, but that is its appeal, the simplicity of a good RPG. The game catches you and disturbs you with the dystopian world you are in. The world reacts to you, what you do has consequences, whether good or bad. The moral freedom is absurd and most impressive is that the game adapts based on what youOuter Worlds does one thing an RPG has to do: respect the player's choices. The game is simple, but that is its appeal, the simplicity of a good RPG. The game catches you and disturbs you with the dystopian world you are in. The world reacts to you, what you do has consequences, whether good or bad. The moral freedom is absurd and most impressive is that the game adapts based on what you do. If you are a fan of RPGs, true RPGs, play it.… Expand
  84. TheJuicyBear
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    You ever find a game that makes you go Wow???
    This is one of those games!!!
  85. TheZer000
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    What a beautiful game The perfect Mix with fallout and borderlands, a real impressive game
  86. JickWeaser
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Best RPG I've played since Fallout New Vegas. Obsidian did a more than fantastic job with this game, and Bethesda should see this game and take some hints from it.
  87. IITrainWreckII
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This game is what the market has been lacking since fallout new Vegas. I can’t get enough of it and can’t wait to play it everyday after work! Obsidian hit all the right places with this game!
  88. OJSimpson
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Stunning art and great character dialogue. Amazing what you can do without molesting people with microtransactions
  89. IaconKnight
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    This game is almost perfect, great dialog, amazing characters with drones of depth. Doing missions any way you want. Beautiful worlds. Fantastic gunplay. This game is an amazing and complete package that will give you hours of game time while only asking for your purchase to play. Not even that if you have game pass.
  90. IlgufigufIl
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of this year. I really like the dialogue system and the pumping system in the game. There are small bugs and errors in localization, but this does not interfere with the game.
  91. Zombeking
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Awsome game really needed a good rpg game finally hopefully thay add dlc would also like to see the outer worlds 2 ik its early but cant get enough
  92. PipePistoleer
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    The dialog and decision tree branching is amazing - just like New Vegas. The graphics are great and the gameplay is very entertaining. Turning the HUD off in the settings makes the game more immersive. This is the direction the Fallout franchise should have gone.
  93. ACES_TripleT
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    Outstanding story, outstanding fun, my complaints are the date of the engine is showing and I had to put Dean Martin on Spotify because of the sudden desire for an in game radio.
  94. Angaelius
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Easily the best game of its sort I have played in a decade. It does have its issues, its not perfect by any stretch but it is competent and that is more than I can say for anything else of its ilk currently.
    It doesn't have a single open world, rather multiple reasonably large well crafted smaller area's that you travel between. There are more hand placed scenario's and set pieces than    Easily the best game of its sort I have played in a decade. It does have its issues, its not perfect by any stretch but it is competent and that is more than I can say for anything else of its ilk currently.
    It doesn't have a single open world, rather multiple reasonably large well crafted smaller area's that you travel between. There are more hand placed scenario's and set pieces than the recent Bethesda titles and the RPG systems are actual RPG systems that function as you would expect them to, if you've been playing these types of games for the last 20-30yrs.    … Expand
  95. AssassinHiru
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    An amazing game, with the quality of characters and storytelling that was quite refreshing.
    However, is far from perfect: it needs a bit more personalization ( separate slots for eyeglasses for example), random encounters, personalized map markers (etc) as well as a better introduction to the universe ( it took me a while to get into it as its a new IP, and i know they can do better)    An amazing game, with the quality of characters and storytelling that was quite refreshing.
    However, is far from perfect: it needs a bit more personalization ( separate slots for eyeglasses for example), random encounters, personalized map markers (etc) as well as a better introduction to the universe ( it took me a while to get into it as its a new IP, and i know they can do better)
    Still is great, will replay many times in the future; would be right now if not for Luigi's Mansion 3    … Expand
  96. Sause
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Fantastic, light-hearted approach to an enthralling RPG. Obsidian showing Bethesda exactly what people want to be playing in 2019.
  97. mikeandike15
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Couldn't have asked for a better game to come out this year! Ive been waiting for a real rpg like this to come out for years! Everything in this game rocks, there are few bugs, short loading screens, interesting characters, a really awesome character designer, an awesome story, decent combat mechanics, amazing companions, the dialogue is the best Ive ever seen. and the writing is right upCouldn't have asked for a better game to come out this year! Ive been waiting for a real rpg like this to come out for years! Everything in this game rocks, there are few bugs, short loading screens, interesting characters, a really awesome character designer, an awesome story, decent combat mechanics, amazing companions, the dialogue is the best Ive ever seen. and the writing is right up there with the best of them! Best game Ive played in the last 2 years!… Expand
  98. Lxzforce
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I love it, it was really fun and it bringed back to me that mass effect and kotor vives, pretty col
  99. Thwompthing
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Not even 30 minutes in and already enjoy the cartoon style sci fi world and voice acting, but there are definitely performance issues on Xbox One X. As soon as it finished downloading and got to the opening movie, it started stuttering every few seconds until the intro was finished. Not cool.

    BUT, where I lost interest in Fallout 4 after 10 minutes, I'm already hooked on this game!    Not even 30 minutes in and already enjoy the cartoon style sci fi world and voice acting, but there are definitely performance issues on Xbox One X. As soon as it finished downloading and got to the opening movie, it started stuttering every few seconds until the intro was finished. Not cool.

    BUT, where I lost interest in Fallout 4 after 10 minutes, I'm already hooked on this game! Love the art style and the ability to play on story mode so I don't have to worry about messing up my character. I can just throw points wherever I want to without worrying about failing. And since the story is suppose to be great in this game from what everyone else has said, that's really all I care about. I have little time for games these days and I love how developers are including this ultra easy mode for those of us with little time, so we can blow through the gameplay and see the story at the same time.

    Well done, Obsidian, now give us KOTOR 3 please!!!! Oh, knocked off 2 points because this is very 30 fps capped on console which is pretty absurd for the Xbox One X's powerful GPU capabilities. No performance option hurts..    … Expand
  100. IRhodes
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Great game, amazing writing and artwork. First of what will hopefully become.sucessful IP for Xbox.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Nov 19, 2019
    87
    The Outer Worlds is a well-written, novel, gorgeous roleplaying game, made for today using some of yesterday's best tricks. If you fall into the trap of using fast travel it can feel like ticking off to-do list items instead of adventuring. But if you force yourself to slow down and let the sharp dialogue, otherworldly vistas, and intriguing characters work their magic, it's one of the best roleplaying experiences of the last few years.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    It’s a familiar template that The Outer Worlds builds itself around, but the depth and wit within its universe invites you ever-deeper. There’s social commentary and late-stage capitalism gallows humour all over the place, but it’s the richness of its imagined future that really holds the attention. [Issue#184, p.84]
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 6, 2019
    78
    As a recent addition to the Microsoft Game Studios family, Obsidian have put their best foot forward with The Outer Worlds. Solid gun play, an engaging story with great, likeable characters and a world that is fun to explore and interact with. Some missions let the side down a little and the game could be bigger but with so many nods to the great RPG predecessors and taking the best elements from them this is a great game to pick up.
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