The Outer Worlds

 Xbox One
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 814 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 625 out of 814
  2. Mixed: 102 out of 814
  3. Negative: 87 out of 814
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! ow
  2. Faxthtax
    Apr 4, 2023
    5
    Was never a fan of Fallout, but i did not know the same guys made this game.
    Overall i thought it started out ok. But i lost complete interest in it. The characters, dialogue and action felt boring after a while.
    In the end i just run and gun and did fetch quest as fast as i could. It never pulled me in proper.
  3. Mindurbidniss
    Apr 1, 2023
    4
    Rarely an RPG. So full of unlikable characters, all with the same agenda. Also the sense of exploration is laughable compared to New Vegas. The FPS combat isn't very compelling either, this also goes for melee combat. Overall I guess the biggest issue is just how budget everything feels. The writing, combat, sense of freedom and exploration, all just leave so much to be desired. Just stickRarely an RPG. So full of unlikable characters, all with the same agenda. Also the sense of exploration is laughable compared to New Vegas. The FPS combat isn't very compelling either, this also goes for melee combat. Overall I guess the biggest issue is just how budget everything feels. The writing, combat, sense of freedom and exploration, all just leave so much to be desired. Just stick to the classic RPG'S… Expand
  4. ZackH25
    Mar 23, 2023
    7
    Generally a good RPG. The choices you made did feel mostly impactful and the gameplay was good but not great. There was not a large variety of enemies as although there were lots of factions, there really was not much separating them gameplay wise. Some aspects of the game were quite annoying as you were expected to have a certain amount of items so you can unlock an important door butGenerally a good RPG. The choices you made did feel mostly impactful and the gameplay was good but not great. There was not a large variety of enemies as although there were lots of factions, there really was not much separating them gameplay wise. Some aspects of the game were quite annoying as you were expected to have a certain amount of items so you can unlock an important door but that means you have to spend to grinding for those items. The open worlds were quite exciting in the game but it would have been better if all of them were fully developed as some where quite small. The best world was the dangerous dinosaur world as it has a lot of stuff to do in it. The fortress at the end is fun to takeover but further highlights how a lot of the enemies feel the same. The loot system was alright in terms of weapons but annoying in terms of collecting items and equipment. The levelling up system was done well.… Expand
  5. dan-man
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    A soild 7/10.

    A flawed but competent action RPG.

    Pros: art style, writing, music, vicar max.
    Cons: woke narrative, features not working, excessive loading, linear and boring characters.
  6. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  7. pivez
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Gameplay is fast and entertaining. I liked a lot the main story but sometimes I felt lost with so many things to read.
  8. Donny_
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    The best RPG I've played for the last years.
    Technically developers have done everything smoothly and definitely not indifferently (as the majority of modern games, especially RPGs), I may even say that the game is unique-looking. The script is not an unforgettable masterpiece, though it's quite intriguing.
    But the main reason for the highest mark is the real presence of the gamer's    The best RPG I've played for the last years.
    Technically developers have done everything smoothly and definitely not indifferently (as the majority of modern games, especially RPGs), I may even say that the game is unique-looking. The script is not an unforgettable masterpiece, though it's quite intriguing.
    But the main reason for the highest mark is the real presence of the gamer's choice, there is no fraction and nobody you are obliged to deal with. You may do everything absolutely your way, I guess this is second game I've played with such an ability, after Fallout NV.
    Reputation, companions, personal characteristics development, and other RPG features are working perfectly in this game.
    This game is a real RPG thrill, and it doesn't have any other competitors in this genre nowadays.
    Thus, certainly 10/10.    … Expand
  9. Sab1nX
    Sep 24, 2022
    7
    If you are a fan of Sci Fi RPGs, definitely give this one a go just for the awesome world and atmosphere it has.

    -Story- Good, but not the most memorable
    -Gameplay- Decent, not broken, but simple, boring and outdated)
    -Visual- This is the game's strong suit. It looks amazing and it feels otherworldly
    -Audio- Sound is pretty good and the music, in it's minimalist style, also feels good.
  10. 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
  11. DSouls_guy
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Obsidian really hit the nail on the head with The outer worlds! This game shows you just how cool it is to mix fallout with outerspace,, I'm ready for a sequel.
  12. Kirbyisthebest
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    So happy it was on gamepass or I might not have tried it. I didnt know these guys also made New Vegas. You can tell when you play it. If you like those types of games you will love this. I feel like I only saw maybe half of what the game has to offer and its still one of the best I've ever played. I played it as a libertarian freedom fighter who resented the tyrannical status quo andSo happy it was on gamepass or I might not have tried it. I didnt know these guys also made New Vegas. You can tell when you play it. If you like those types of games you will love this. I feel like I only saw maybe half of what the game has to offer and its still one of the best I've ever played. I played it as a libertarian freedom fighter who resented the tyrannical status quo and violently opposed any big government oppressors. I probably killed a lot of people I could have interacted with. There was an entire town in the beginning that I deemed to be communist so I killed their commie leader after stealing their power for hippie farmers. The whole town just hated me and I was kill on site for the rest of the game, but there was so much else to do I didn't care. Still made plenty of allies and had a funny and fun violent romp to be the freedom champion of future space. I hope the sequel gets more budget and enemy variety, those would be my only suggestions to add to this near perfect game… Expand
  13. Trovaga
    Jun 25, 2022
    0
    One of the most soulless games I've ever played.

    Buildings, zones, trees, loot containers, objects, towns, ALL of these things are ugly, bland, boring and it makes the entire world utterly forgettable and uninteresting. Characters without soul, dialogue completely cookie cutter unmemorable nonsense. Atrocious combat, horribly lackluster weapons. And top that off with constant    One of the most soulless games I've ever played.

    Buildings, zones, trees, loot containers, objects, towns, ALL of these things are ugly, bland, boring and it makes the entire world utterly forgettable and uninteresting.

    Characters without soul, dialogue completely cookie cutter unmemorable nonsense.

    Atrocious combat, horribly lackluster weapons.

    And top that off with constant long loading screens and about 20 fps with drops and stuttering.    … Expand
  14. kyle20ellis
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Just wow. When this great, proper action RPG gets compared with Bethesda's latest offering, it really is embarrassing just how far Bethesda have fallen. The outer worlds looks fantastic, runs smooth as silk (on PS4 Pro) and is rich in detail, content, character development options, customisation and combat. It is everything you could possibly hope this genre of video game would be and aJust wow. When this great, proper action RPG gets compared with Bethesda's latest offering, it really is embarrassing just how far Bethesda have fallen. The outer worlds looks fantastic, runs smooth as silk (on PS4 Pro) and is rich in detail, content, character development options, customisation and combat. It is everything you could possibly hope this genre of video game would be and a ton load more added in just as a bonus - out of the collective goodness of Obsidian's heart.

    This gem! From the creator of the fan favourite Fallout New Vegas, Obsidian is once again showing Bethesda how it's REALLY done - (to the point of dishing out a huge dose of abject humiliation in the process in this particular case)

    Compare The Outer Worlds to the broken mess that was and still is Fallout 76, with its over priced micro transactions and utterly disgraceful, borderline criminal (imo) Subscription "Service." Bethesda (probably being forced to by its owner Zenimax to do so) have turned their sheer greed and audacity up to 11 and have just gone straight for the "desperate cash grab" strategy aimed directly (and ruthlessly) at the few players that actually stuck with their half finished rubbish. That's what fan loyalty got them! Nice!

    Anyway, compare that dumpster fire atrocity of a game with this. Night and Day only begins to illustrate the point.

    That said, we do now have to anxiously wait to see if Take 2 interactive decides to introduce micro transactions into the outer worlds and break all of our hearts in doing so. Please T2I. Just Nooooo!

    TLTR:

    1 Good game by a good developer = buy 2 Bad game by a bad developer = leave to others to buy

    The Outer Worlds = 1. Fallout 76 = 2    … Expand
  15. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Игра сразу захватила внимание совершенно новым для меня геймплеем, да-да не играл я в ваши Фаллауты и Масс Эффекты, новичок я в штудировании текстовок. Так вот играем мы за колониста, отправленного с Земли в числе прочих в поисках лучшей жизни на задворки Галактики в систему Альцион. Знакомимся мы с нашим персонажем, а заодно и формируем его образ, честно говоря не припомню, где я еще могИгра сразу захватила внимание совершенно новым для меня геймплеем, да-да не играл я в ваши Фаллауты и Масс Эффекты, новичок я в штудировании текстовок. Так вот играем мы за колониста, отправленного с Земли в числе прочих в поисках лучшей жизни на задворки Галактики в систему Альцион. Знакомимся мы с нашим персонажем, а заодно и формируем его образ, честно говоря не припомню, где я еще мог увидеть нашего героя кроме как в момент его сборки, категорически не припомню... Так что пока выступаете в роли Создателя запоминайте, ибо ни в немногочисленных катсценах, ни в самих диалогах нашего протагониста нам не увидеть, только руки, всё. И вот нас выводит из криосна спустя 70 лет бесцельного дрейфования в космосе безумный опальный ученый Финеас Вернон Уэллс. Оказывается что система Альцион уже давно колонизирована, но пребывает нынче в глубоком упадке в виду разгильдяйской и бесчеловечной политики крупнейших корпораций, которые как обычно высасывают ресурсы максимально задешево, пренебрегая при этом здоровьем и даже жизнями людей. Впрочем The Outer Worlds не пытается играть в агрессию, ее оружие это здоровая сатира, изобличающая корпорации и их ценности как они есть. Первая и главная задача нашего персонажа вывести из криосна оставшихся колонистов станции, для чего естественно нужно пройти непростой, но увлекательный путь, а дальше больше вариаций развития сюжета масса. Мы можем наладить жизнь колоний, дать звонкого пинка под зад зажравшимся буржуям, выбрать путь одинокого волка-беспредельщика, или вовсе продаться с потрохами корпорациям и прогнуться под них — решать только нам. В системе Альцион находится практически с десяток планет и прочих локаций, таких как космическая станция Первопроходец, Ретранслятор GB-23 и лаборатория Финеаса для детального их изучения. Каждая из планет и прочих точек интереса это небольшой, но сочный, пестрый, живой открытый мир, выглядит всё возможно слегка бюджетно, но мне лично понравилось, уютно как-то всё, по-домашнему. Понятное дело, что выпусти такое Obsidian, являясь уже частью Microsoft возникли бы конечно вопросы, но то еще был проект одиночного плавания. На каждой планете нам придется побывать как с основной миссией, так и найти себе дополнительные приключения на пятую точку, выискивая людей нуждающихся в помощи, а также постепенно пополняя собственную команду и, разруливая дополнительно еще и их проблемы. В общем, скучать не придется, у меня прохождение всех практически заданий в том числе дополнительных заняло примерно 16-20 часов.… Expand
  16. IamChris8
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Gott, ich liebe The Outer Worlds! Was für ein geiles Game. Damals als das Spiel erschienen ist, habe ich es überhaupt nicht wahrgenommen. Dank des Game Pass´ habe ich es einfach mal ausprobiert, da ich neuerdings ein sehr großer Fan (PoE) von Obsidian bin. Das Spiel macht in jeder Hinsicht super viel spaß.
    Meine Bewertung berücksichtigt folgendes: - kleines Team & kleines Budget    Gott, ich liebe The Outer Worlds! Was für ein geiles Game. Damals als das Spiel erschienen ist, habe ich es überhaupt nicht wahrgenommen. Dank des Game Pass´ habe ich es einfach mal ausprobiert, da ich neuerdings ein sehr großer Fan (PoE) von Obsidian bin. Das Spiel macht in jeder Hinsicht super viel spaß.
    Meine Bewertung berücksichtigt folgendes: - kleines Team & kleines Budget

    Grafik: 8/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 8/10
    Charaktere: 10/10
    Universum: 10/10
    Humor: 10/10
    Umfang: 8/10

    Ich werde demnächst noch die DLCs kaufen um tiefer in das Universum einzutauchen.
    Ich freue mich sehr auf den zweiten Teil und auf Avowed!
    MEHR DAVON!    … Expand
  17. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    The outer worlds is a pretty good game and a game of the year contender. The story and gameplay is pretty good. It's worth getting.
  18. iver_9001
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    That's the funniest game, I've ever played. Dialovues is just something else. Amazing job. Waiting for more game from Obsidian. These guys know, how to write dialogues... :D
  19. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Muito divertido! Não tenho do que reclamar, é um Fallout com uma dose de zoação.
  20. T0S1N0X
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    Este RPG espacial, conocido por ser el "sucesor espiritual de Fallout New Vegas" y es ciertísimo, Obsidian nos regala un juego de alrededor de 14 horas jugándolo normal.
    Este juego es muy especial, es una distopia capitalista donde a lo largo de todo el juego se va a notar el humor al que estamos acostumbrados con Obsidian.
    Desde el inicio tienes la libertad de hacer lo que te de la    Este RPG espacial, conocido por ser el "sucesor espiritual de Fallout New Vegas" y es ciertísimo, Obsidian nos regala un juego de alrededor de 14 horas jugándolo normal.
    Este juego es muy especial, es una distopia capitalista donde a lo largo de todo el juego se va a notar el humor al que estamos acostumbrados con Obsidian.
    Desde el inicio tienes la libertad de hacer lo que te de la gana, dependiendo de tu elección tendrás repercusiones negativas, positivas o random en la historia.
    Para ejemplificar las situaciones de este juego voy contarles una experiencia que la recuerdo con mucha gracia fue cuando me metí a una casa random y estaba una familia muy extraña, estaban haciendo la cena, o al menos yo pensaba eso, me recibieron como si nada y según me iban a invitar a comer, explore la casa, por si había algo que robarles, había un a puerta cerrada hasta arriba de la casa, como tenia altos los talentos de cerrajería logre entrar y mi sorpresa fue que había un cuerpo adentro, decidí largarme, sin embargo estaba cerrada la puerta, no podía irme, entonces en ese momento el, el padre me dijo "La cena ya esta lista, solo hace falta el platillo principal tu", me empezaron a atacar, entonces entendí, ellos eran caníbales.
    En fin es un juego altamente recomendado, la única razón por la que no le di 10 fue porque las texturas de los personajes son un poco falsas, y los planetas son muy escasos y algunos son extremadamente pequeños.    … Expand
  21. 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??
  22. Duncs12345
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Overall an enjoyable, fun game. I liked the outer space and scientific style. The story telling, voice acting and companions were good. The criticisms include inventory management, picking up so many weapons that they lose their charm and the well designed companions all being converted to ugly robot looking people in order to gain the armour stats.
  23. Autsider
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing Game With Fantastic Dialogue and hilarious characters! I Recommend ever one of you play this game as it is a joy throughout the experience!
  24. Broyax
    Jun 8, 2021
    2
    Après une période de kickstarters et productions louchant un peu trop vers l’indé, Obsidian revient au triple… non plutôt au double A, ce qui n’est déjà pas si mal et on s’en réjouit tout à fait : à partir de l’Unreal 4, le studio renommé s’est assez bien débrouillé et propose un jeu agréable graphiquement parlant et qui tourne quasiment sans à-coups… (en 4K sur la One X et en merveilleuxAprès une période de kickstarters et productions louchant un peu trop vers l’indé, Obsidian revient au triple… non plutôt au double A, ce qui n’est déjà pas si mal et on s’en réjouit tout à fait : à partir de l’Unreal 4, le studio renommé s’est assez bien débrouillé et propose un jeu agréable graphiquement parlant et qui tourne quasiment sans à-coups… (en 4K sur la One X et en merveilleux 60 im/s sur la Series X).

    Le dégré de finition est d’ailleurs assez étonnant de leur part… et à part un ou deux détails, aucun gros bug à signaler… sauf vers la fin justement avec un gros plantage des familles : une porte s’ouvre, le « personnage non-joueur » est là avec ses gardes et… un beau, un magnifique CTD (crash to desk ou dashboard) ! heureusement, au lieu d’avancer et de déclencher le script foireux, il suffit d’ouvrir le feu et de zigouiller tout le monde et on peut continuer sans problème…

    Je me disais aussi, Obsidian reste Obsidian après tout… mais on constate de gros progrès néanmoins depuis… un certain New Vegas à cet égard. Quoi qu’il en soit, s’il ne s’agit pas d’un monde ouvert, les diverses zones sont fort sympathiques et une certaine liberté d’action demeure, notamment au niveau des choix, lesquels sont encore augmentés si vous avez la langue bien pendue via les compétences adéquates.

    Le combat n’est cependant pas extraordinaire et fait à peine le boulot, pour ne pas dire pire ; l’interface se révèle plutôt efficace, la musique est agréable mais les voix sont restées en anglais uniquement. L’infiltration est un peu à la masse par contre… pour ne pas dire assez mauvaise. En vérité, le souci majeur de ce petit jeu de rôle (une trentaine d’heures grosso merdo) réside dans son univers lui-même : c’est en effet très conventionnel et souvent fort mal écrit…

    C’est que sous son humour sans nuances, pour ne pas dire souvent stupide, sous ses airs de dénonciation des corporations omnipotentes et cyniques, se cache un agenda de justice sociale aussi limité que simplet. Le fait qu’on puisse se comporter comme un salaud ne change pas vraiment la donne : le jeu n’est de toute façon pas assez sérieux pour se montrer crédible sur quelque sujet que ce soit.

    Il n’est pas assez mordant non plus et fait penser à des blagues de collégiens rebelles et faussement désabusés : une caricature désoeuvrée de leur travail sur Fallout New Vegas en somme. En outre, si le jeu est assurément très joli, son allure steampunk est des plus désagréables. Voilà qui est décevant de la part d’Obsidian et décidément peu inspiré : les compagnons dans le jeu peuvent en témoigner, eux qui sont des baudruches bourrées de poncifs, génériques et façonnées selon les lois de la diversité et de l’inclusivité.

    Par ailleurs, la trame principale est un peu faiblarde et insuffisamment développée… L’ensemble qui semblait prometteur reste trop léger et manque singulièrement de maturité.    … Expand
  25. xaviar_nl
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    This game won't set the world on fire with its originality, but I have very much enjoyed playing it. It can get a bit repetitive, and it also can be quite dialogue-heavy (depending of course on which choices you make in the dialogue). Some don't like the humor in this game, but I liked it for all of its light sarcasm and slight cheesyness. All in all, very enjoyable.
  26. VOIIIXI
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    What an AMAZING game!

    This is the kind of game where you say 'Oh yeah I'm gonna spend the next couple of weeks playing it non-stop'. Brilliant in all aspects.
  27. KimberliNevarez
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    Una de las cosas que no me gustaron es que al ser solo en primera persona, el poder personalizar el personaje pierde sentido.
  28. ALVN
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
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  29. PANTEHRAH
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Great, fun, First person action RPG. Great story, simple mechanics, difficult menus. A great and faithfull successor to Fallout. Available on Gamepass. If you know Fallout or RPGs "The Outer Worlds" is a must play. If your looking for something fun "The Outer Worlds" is worth trying.
  30. david01126
    Jan 4, 2021
    6
    The most mediocre game I've played in recent history. The gunplay is boring, the choices doesn't even matter. Characters are as interesting as a brick, but at least there are no bugs. Fallout New Vegas with all of it's flaws is a 10 times better game.
    It isn't bad but it is most definitely not good
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#11 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#5 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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Metascore
85

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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