The Outer Worlds

 Xbox One
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 814 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 625 out of 814
  2. Mixed: 102 out of 814
  3. Negative: 87 out of 814
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  1. MrFlankster
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Even if you're not a RPG fan, but more of a shooter fan, go get this. With the witty dialogue, great story, and AMAZING character building, this game is like interacting-with-a-new-favorite-television-series-you-can't-stop-watching-and-thank-the-heavens-that-it's-released-on-Netflix-so-you-can-binge-watch-it.

    Here is why: I was nervous about pre ordering this game (not that it really    Even if you're not a RPG fan, but more of a shooter fan, go get this. With the witty dialogue, great story, and AMAZING character building, this game is like interacting-with-a-new-favorite-television-series-you-can't-stop-watching-and-thank-the-heavens-that-it's-released-on-Netflix-so-you-can-binge-watch-it.

    Here is why:

    I was nervous about pre ordering this game (not that it really matters since there is literally no harm no foul for cancelling a pre order and it's only $5)... but my trepidation was from the fact that (surprisingly) not many people I knew had heard of this game in the year leading up to it, but also, I had very high expectations due to the promises of the "throwback rpg" that was supposedly bundled in a "Firefly" type universe. I mean... c'mon! What more could you ask for?

    By "throwback rpg," I'm referring to the good ol' days where your decisions ACTUALLY meant something. Your freedom was real and not artificial and not just some marketing promise used to get you to buy the game. I'm talking "old school, dialogue heavy, relationship building, watch your vicarious character's traits/personalities flesh out and evolve right before your eyes based off of your decisions and actions" kind of game.... did that make sense?

    So with my high expectations, I couldn't help but feel that I was setting myself up for disappointment... like so many other games that came out in recent years (*cough* Days Gone *cough*). SO MANY GAMES get our hopes up with OVER promising and UNDER-delivering.

    Folks, this game delivers on all fronts. True RPG. True to it's promises of decision making/impacting dialogue... OH AND the combat. One thing I didn't hold my breath on (because of past shooting mechanics of the Fallout game) was the... shooting... mechanics. I was doubly prepared for poor shooting because I just came off of Borderlands 3, where the shooting is phenomenal! LOW AND BEHOLD....THE SHOOTING MECHANICS ARE SHOCKINGLY GREAT! Perfect? No. But they hold their own, which just adds to the already superb premise of the game play. It looks like Death Stranding is set up to be a snooze fest and a disappointment (based off of early reviews... even the good reviews state it's boring and extremely frustrating). All I gotta say is thank you "The Outer Worlds" for being the first game in a long time.... maybe ever for keeping ALL OF YOUR PROMISES... AND THEN SOME!!    … Expand
  2. 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!!!!
  3. 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.
  4. ThatEmoGamer
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    The absolute only thing that could make this game better is add in 3rd person perspective, and even without that I'm still one hundred percent confident in saying that this game is as close to perfect that a game is going to get.
  5. 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
  6. badavi
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    the best game i played since Red Dead Redemption 2,gameplay is the best part of it,and ofcourse the dialog and conversation parts so fun,i mean you can really spoke of it,one of the best RPG Game ever played.Tnx Obsidian Entertainment.
  7. SH1
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This is properly developed new IP, and it can be enjoyed by grownups, which is great if you are an older gamer.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Fruzsina
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Mass Effect 2 + Fallout: New Vegas = The Outer World. A masterpiece from the creators of New Vegas and KOTOR 2. Obsidian, big thanks for this game! And MicroSoft, I appreciate you put in Game Pass from the beginning. I will purchase this game for support the developers. We definitely need Mass Effect- and Fallout-like games and now Obsidian is on the top.
  11. marekUltimate
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Классическая RPG, без мультиплеера, очень напоминает Fallout.
    На Xbox One X картинка в 4К очень хорошая.
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. leche_paterna
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    El mejor RPG que ha aparecido en los últimos años. Lo que debería haber sido la saga Fallout.
  15. PiePieper
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Man, what a treat. Its a Western RPG without horrible bugs and bad gameplay. Story is awesome and VO is top notch. Can't wait to play through again.
  16. 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.
  17. mahdi-k
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Game is great, great graphics looks amazing on my Ultra Wide screen, easy controls, very fun.
  18. 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!!!
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. lebigmac21
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    es un juego bonito, divertido, fresco, con buen gameplay increíble, secuela espiritual excelente de folllout new vegas, recomendado al cien y mas por el gamepass
  22. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra. Gran trabajo una vez mas por parte de Obsidian.
    Esto deberia haber sido el fallout 76.
  23. SonnieSlim1
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    The last dev to make a good Bethesda RPG. Obsidian does it again. Simply amazing.
  24. Argyblue
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    One of the best experiences of the generation. Great job. I just wait the sequel.
  25. Sonyer
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    The game is pure Magic, the perfect replacement for Fallout in this dark days of Bethesda, if you love Fallout Saga you gonna love this game, play this game in Xbox One X in Native 4K, the game is fantastic a masterpiece.
  26. 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.
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. Baldinor
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Para los amantes del rol, es el juego del año. Engancha desde el principio, libertad total de decisiones, todo influye en la historia, grandes dosis de humor, gran ambientación. Me encanta The Outer Worlds.
  30. Bone-Thugs
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    amazing game. so much to do and can replay it with sooooooo many diff choices, playing with diff companions etc Better than fallout new vegas! its like a fallout game but in outer space, so many choices to make, super cool guns, like a mini ray which will shrink enemies, all kinds of wacky guns. the diff planets are beautiful, the writing is AMAZING. its beyond worth the $. I pray for a sequel
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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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