The Outer Worlds

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 814 Ratings

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  1. 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
  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. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. DiccDastardly
    Nov 3, 2019
    2
    Let me start by saying that when not in a loading screen the game to me is the sort of thing I like.

    Fallout Vegas I loved and this is very similar, even graphically. I like the old school design to it. The storylines, side quests, ability skill trees all there and are great. There are little imperfections such as the objective markers which are set on the entry points of areas rather    Let me start by saying that when not in a loading screen the game to me is the sort of thing I like.

    Fallout Vegas I loved and this is very similar, even graphically. I like the old school design to it. The storylines, side quests, ability skill trees all there and are great. There are little imperfections such as the objective markers which are set on the entry points of areas rather then where you actually need to be but, this is something you get used to and can work round. I have also come accross various clipping issues and the odd missing NPC but these in themselves are infrequent and do nothing to detract from the game itself. Melee feels pretty clean and you do feel you are making a connection onto an enemy rather than swinging wildly. Gunplay is excellent with the variety of weapons and the ability to be able to modify each weapon with add-ons and also to increase the level of each weapon by tinkering. All in all pretty solid so far.

    I have managed to complete the game but have given up doing the side quests due to the biggest issue of the game, as mentioned, Loading times. If your a completionist you will find this more of a chore than enjoyable.

    When so many of the quests are of the basic go, fetch and collect variety you need to travel back and forth a great deal. Therein lies the almost gamebreaking issue.

    Each loading screen lasts for 45 seconds on the Xbox 1x in 4k and then a further 20 seconds. or so, once it has loaded for the map to actually appear or NPC's to to talk to you. Without giving any spoilers away, one simple mission involved me having to travel to an area, fast travel to an area within that area, collect an item (which took 5 seconds) and then return to the ship and then return to the quest giver..thats in excess of 3 minutes waiting for a 5 second job. You will be travelling hundreds of times during the games length so minutes will become hours fairly rapidly. For a game which is not particularly graphically challenged, and in 2019, is this the best we can expect ?

    Travelling to new areas is common most games. A long loading time for a complete area is fine if it means no fast travelling loading times within each area and for a game like this would surely have been not the best option but the only option.

    If they had thought and fixed this major flaw then this would have been an excellent must have game but for me, completing it was almost a relief due to this one issue and not a game I would return to again unlike Fallout New Vegas.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. sejski
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Good game. Really hits that rpg bethesda games itch. Only problem would be graphics and gunplay
  8. mstromley
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    Controls, graphics, menu design, targeting, weapon design and character advancement are the worst I have ever seen. Good writing ends up being irrelevant in a game that frustrates the player enough to quit and find something more enjoyable. To make matters worse, the games starts like a poorly designed copy of Mass Effect Andromeda's story idea. Both of my boys (ages 9 and 17) hated theControls, graphics, menu design, targeting, weapon design and character advancement are the worst I have ever seen. Good writing ends up being irrelevant in a game that frustrates the player enough to quit and find something more enjoyable. To make matters worse, the games starts like a poorly designed copy of Mass Effect Andromeda's story idea. Both of my boys (ages 9 and 17) hated the game as well. The 9 year old said he would rather stare at the wall than play this game. I have played every rpg since SSI's gold boxes. I am willing to bet that every positive review of this game was made my people that never played the game or never played longer than five minutes. Considering that this game was created by one of the best video game creators in the world, it makes you wonder if someone intentionally sabotaged the production to embarrass the company.… Expand
  9. Retro47
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    The writing in this game is astounding, even small background characters are glowing with personality
  10. 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.
  11. Stopdumbingdown
    Apr 22, 2020
    3
    I gave this game 3 opportunities and now I must say it stinks. Boring combat, boring gear, boring perks. All skills ez to master: thus, zero effort, zero meaning.

    Story and writing are subpar. The writing is Regressivism on parade: trannies, dykes, sissy men, sodomites, socialism. Social INJUSTICE Pansies. ILLUSION of choice, consequence and meaning. Bland, boring, static    I gave this game 3 opportunities and now I must say it stinks. Boring combat, boring gear, boring perks. All skills ez to master: thus, zero effort, zero meaning.

    Story and writing are subpar. The writing is Regressivism on parade: trannies, dykes, sissy men, sodomites, socialism. Social INJUSTICE Pansies.

    ILLUSION of choice, consequence and meaning.

    Bland, boring, static worlds/environments.
    Enemies are the same all game long.
    Poor Ai.

    Loot is a bore and meaningless.

    Superficial, lacks intelligence.
    Zero innovation, zero surprise.

    Barely an actual Rpg.

    A casuals dream.

    Obsidian joins the beth/bio dimwit club

    *New Vegas is one of the greatest rpgs ever, btw    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. AloyNoXbox
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, short and simple. Not 10/10 cause performance on Xbox S on some points, unfortunately.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Sugarbooger1
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Mediocre game that is getting a lot of praise because no recent good RPGs out. Characters and choices are shallow. Systems are very simple and difficulty is incredibly easy. I don’t care about the shorter length of the game as long as it’s good but it’s simply average. This feels like a budget game instead of a deep and an engrossing RPG.
  17. 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
  18. Alexandre07
    Oct 26, 2019
    2
    graphics on the Xbox got pretty weak well below the trailers, and the system and game story end up boring, outdated gameplay, trying to be a fallout and bioshock and ultimately failing both
  19. CaptainCuckold
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    This game is not worth the time spent playing. Forget Mass Effect, The outer worlds replaces Commander Shepard with joke captain of a ship that no one respects.

    To sum up this game with one word "bland" at no point do you feel cool or powerful just a boring joke character that everyone disrespects constantly. The story is poorly written and simple to follow the companions are all    This game is not worth the time spent playing. Forget Mass Effect, The outer worlds replaces Commander Shepard with joke captain of a ship that no one respects.

    To sum up this game with one word "bland" at no point do you feel cool or powerful just a boring joke character that everyone disrespects constantly. The story is poorly written and simple to follow the companions are all disrespectful towards the player character and there is no option to stand up for yourself you just have to agree with whatever idiotic thing they say. It isn't an RPG so much as it is a shooter on rails you have no choice.

    The gameplay itself is inferior to Fallout 4 and Mass effect Andromeda (Yes worse than ME:A) you get about 20 hours of gameplay it tries to copy other games too much and falls flat (Fo4,ME:A,Borderlands)

    The companions themselves make me just want to put them in an airlock and blast them into space. You seriously couldn't make a single companion that is likable? Even ME:A did this!

    We need to face the facts. The Obsidian that made Fo:NV peaked with this achievement and has been dishing out slop ever since. Obsidian is dead    … Expand
  20. jonatcarroll
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    The best RPG I have ever played! Great story, great characters, great locations!
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  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. 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!
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. TheJuicyBear
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    You ever find a game that makes you go Wow???
    This is one of those games!!!
  33. TheZer000
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    What a beautiful game The perfect Mix with fallout and borderlands, a real impressive game
  34. 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.
  35. 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!
  36. OJSimpson
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Stunning art and great character dialogue. Amazing what you can do without molesting people with microtransactions
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. DarkLordAlu
    Oct 25, 2019
    2
    I bought this game in last night play it about three four hours of the game it is boring it puts me to sleep I cannot get into it this is definitely if you want to play it rent this game or get it in Game Pass it is not worth the $60
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. qsdrdrhy2
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    I find the over saturated colour palette to be a real problem, it makes things awkward to see, the game got kinda boring and repetitive with fetch quests and locations that were not very inspiring.
  50. IRhodes
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Great game, amazing writing and artwork. First of what will hopefully become.sucessful IP for Xbox.
  51. Metaboi
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Best game since new vegas. Good combat great dialogue. Every choice makes a difference and everyone is killable. Makes me smile
  52. TonyC_714
    Feb 2, 2020
    0
    If I wanted to play a games that looks like it was made 10 years ago, I still wouldn’t have bought this one. Such a let down.
  53. 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
  54. Undertuto
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Buen juego y se hubiera llevado un 10 si hubiera tenido más contenido. Lo he terminado en difícil sin hacerme mucho problema. Le faltaron más tipos de enemigos y más localidades. Siento que el tiempo se me pasó muy rápido a pesar que le he metido 50 horas
  55. 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.
  56. draznin
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    It’s fantastic. The a real RPG and I’ve missed it so much in the last few Fallout games. Really, it hasn’t felt this good since Bioshock, Mass Effect 2/3 (yeah, I liked 3) and New Vegas and that makes sense.
  57. tdebug
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Great story and nice overall experience with the game. However I did not quite like battle mechanics. It uses fallout engine and that makes it not the best shooter. Basically fallout approach with action points and targeting specific parts of an enemy works a lot better. Here you basically spend most of the time suspension, trying to target at least something with a gamepad. I investedGreat story and nice overall experience with the game. However I did not quite like battle mechanics. It uses fallout engine and that makes it not the best shooter. Basically fallout approach with action points and targeting specific parts of an enemy works a lot better. Here you basically spend most of the time suspension, trying to target at least something with a gamepad. I invested mainly into dialog and science of my character but managed to finish the game without using healing or food at all - clearly some imbalance. Also somewhat short game, but available with pass subscription, which is great.… Expand
  58. Emperor_Guam
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    This game isn't without flaws it has them but most of the flaws are very tiny. You can't take a mod off a gun after you've installed it kind of annoying but not world ending. However seeing critics complaining about the size of the world and listing that as a flaw is missing the point as to why a few smaller worlds is better than one large one. I don't fast travel in Outer Worlds veryThis game isn't without flaws it has them but most of the flaws are very tiny. You can't take a mod off a gun after you've installed it kind of annoying but not world ending. However seeing critics complaining about the size of the world and listing that as a flaw is missing the point as to why a few smaller worlds is better than one large one. I don't fast travel in Outer Worlds very often. In Fallout 3,4 Skyrim I fast traveled ALL the time! You would finish a quest and then the marker would move to the other side of the map. The largest distance I had to cover so far is about 600 meters. Traveling is shorter than the load time of fast traveling (maybe?). Load times are pretty short unlike Fallout Skyrim. I don't even typically like Obsidian's games and I had my doubts about this one but I have been proven wrong. I haven't run into any weird bugs in this game either unlike Fallout Skyrim. It is a great time if you like Fallout Skyrim style games.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. Scutch1980
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is exactly the kind of game I have been eager to play. This game might be a tad bit short, with no open ended means to extend the gameplay after the Story but what is here is highly enjoyable. The choices you make and the results they have on you morally will help push you to replay this time and time again. I definitely want to see more from this game.… Expand
  61. GamergodsFail
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    There is so much to love and appreciate about The Outer Worlds from fans of both Fallout and Mass Effect, combining the best of both those series into a very unique and charming hybrid by Obsidian. There are some occasional imperfections like cosmetic bugs, framerate issues and long load times, but it has a little something for just about any RPG or sci-fi gaming fan to enjoy. It is veryThere is so much to love and appreciate about The Outer Worlds from fans of both Fallout and Mass Effect, combining the best of both those series into a very unique and charming hybrid by Obsidian. There are some occasional imperfections like cosmetic bugs, framerate issues and long load times, but it has a little something for just about any RPG or sci-fi gaming fan to enjoy. It is very much New Vegas in space. That and it's also pretty hilarious.… Expand
  62. thegadfly44
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    This game is AWESOME! Obsidian's making Bethesda look dumb with this. The graphics are a solid 10 out of 10. Characters are memorable and quirky. The story is pretty good. And tge gun play is PHENOMINAL. FOR SURE play this
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. leche_paterna
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    El mejor RPG que ha aparecido en los últimos años. Lo que debería haber sido la saga Fallout.
  67. 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.
  68. Armywild
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Gamertag: Alfonspartan
    Hrs juego: 22hrs
    Español Graficos 8/10: En una xbox one s , apesar de no se completamente un mundo abierto, sino lineal, los escenarios son muy buenos, bastantes detalles. Sin embargo pueden notarse caidas de fps, en combates y donde hay muchos personajes. Historia-Jugabilidad 8/10: Sin mas , la trama es buena, la jugabilidad se ve un poco afectada por la carga    Gamertag: Alfonspartan
    Hrs juego: 22hrs
    Español
    Graficos 8/10: En una xbox one s , apesar de no se completamente un mundo abierto, sino lineal, los escenarios son muy buenos, bastantes detalles. Sin embargo pueden notarse caidas de fps, en combates y donde hay muchos personajes.
    Historia-Jugabilidad 8/10: Sin mas , la trama es buena, la jugabilidad se ve un poco afectada por la carga grafica.
    Armanento y personajes muy variados. Agregando que puedes hacer modificaciones de equipamento y acompañantes.
    Al mero estilo fallout.
    Subtitulos muy pequeños , pero ideal para quien sabe ingles.
    Banda sonora 9/10: Muy bien la coleccion destinada para las diferentes locaciones. No hay defasamiento ni perdida de audio.
    Multijugador / online: No es multijugador, y no he visto micropagos ni nada por el estilo, el juego no los necesita. So acaso sus dlc de historia.
    Calificacion final: 9/10
    Recomendado para adolescentes y adultos.    … Expand
  69. RockyLeo
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelent Game! A lot of fun! Classical RPG with wide possibilities! Good Job! Waiting for TOW 2!… Expand
  70. 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
  71. loonyever
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    lo pude jugar gracias al game pass de xbox, y es un juego muy bueno y adictivo, no es un fallout pero se le asemeja mucho, tiene su propia personalidad, la verdad fue una sorpresa ya que no esperaba mucho de este juego.
  72. Argyblue
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    One of the best experiences of the generation. Great job. I just wait the sequel.
  73. RockRiding
    Oct 27, 2019
    8
    Solid, good game, filled with interesting, changing dialogs.
    Pretty to spend tome with.
  74. 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.
  75. Blatalina
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    I love the game. It’s the best RPG I’ve played since the Witcher III. The stories are deep, The companions are interesting and the world is very beautiful/captivating. I only gave it a nine out of 10 but it could be a 10 out of 10 if they would add a few features. 1. Add 3rd person 2. Make the quarters, clothing and weapons more customizable. 3. Add romance to the companions. I understandI love the game. It’s the best RPG I’ve played since the Witcher III. The stories are deep, The companions are interesting and the world is very beautiful/captivating. I only gave it a nine out of 10 but it could be a 10 out of 10 if they would add a few features. 1. Add 3rd person 2. Make the quarters, clothing and weapons more customizable. 3. Add romance to the companions. I understand this is only a AA game. Hopefully Obsidian will get the money and time they need to add these additional features on their next games. I hope they can do many DLC’s and sequels for this IP.

    Fallout New Vegas is my favorite game and I can feel the DNA of it in this game. Thank you Obsidian for doing it right!!!!    … Expand
  76. RehabJip
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    This is the game Bethesda should have given us instead of Fallout 76!!! Some of the same issues Fallout: New Vegas had are present like the clunky gun play and weird enemy AI but it also has everything that made New Vegas the awesome and acclaimed RPG it is. An immersive story, a rich and colorful world to explore and no micro transactions to name a few.

    There is a place for MMO titles    This is the game Bethesda should have given us instead of Fallout 76!!! Some of the same issues Fallout: New Vegas had are present like the clunky gun play and weird enemy AI but it also has everything that made New Vegas the awesome and acclaimed RPG it is. An immersive story, a rich and colorful world to explore and no micro transactions to name a few.

    There is a place for MMO titles but you do not take a game franchise that has traditionally been single player action adventure RPG, strip out all of the life from the game, monetize everything you can and call it the latest greatest installment. Outer Worlds is what the Fallout Fans wanted. it is so obvious Obsidian gets it. Bethesda is trying to milk the cow for every dollar, quarter, nickle and dime and it is sad. Such a breath of fresh air to get to pick up the sticks and dive into a world, into a character and an adventure with real living, breathing NPCs and making choices that really matter and also have almost unlimited replay-ability. What ever Outer Worlds lacks in length of play through it makes up for with that. Every play through can be totally different and unique again like the old Fallout games were. Remember it was not until recently we got spoiled with the massive open world games and hour and hours of game play content within one play though. In the hay day of RPGs (Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Fallout 3, etc...) if you got 20-30 hours out of a game play that was well worth the $60 price tag. I feel that Outer Worlds is worth every penny. I paid full price for 76 and played it all of maybe 15 hours before I just couldn't anymore and then they marked it down to almost nothing shortly thereafter. That was a ripoff.

    I do not know if we will ever see another Fallout title after the terror that has been Fallout 76 but I for one am glad to know Obsidian is back in business and with the money Microsoft can put into their devs I think we, the true Fallout fans, can look forward to this begin a true revival of the Action Adventure RPG and the real #SavePlayerOne campaign.    … Expand
  77. 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.
  78. Knight37
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The Outter Worlds: Lo que Fallout 76 debía ser.

    Obsidian no necesita presentación a este punto de la historia de los videojuegos, pues ya nos ha dado joyitas del gaming de rol como el aclamado Fallot: New vegas, el fabuloso Pillars Of Eternity, y su igualmente buena secuela, y por si no lo sabían también son los encargados detrás de South Park: la vara de la verdad; juego con el que un    The Outter Worlds: Lo que Fallout 76 debía ser.

    Obsidian no necesita presentación a este punto de la historia de los videojuegos, pues ya nos ha dado joyitas del gaming de rol como el aclamado Fallot: New vegas, el fabuloso Pillars Of Eternity, y su igualmente buena secuela, y por si no lo sabían también son los encargados detrás de South Park: la vara de la verdad; juego con el que un servidor se llevo una de las mejores experiencias y diversión en un RPG
    y aquí repetimos dosis, ya que el ultimo proyecto de este desarrollador tan apasionado por lo que hace no decepciona, ni de lejos.
    Empecemos dejando algo en claro, esta juego no tiene la mas mínima intención de inovar o traer cosas nuevas a la ecuación que hace un shooter RPG, sino mas bien hacer un doctorado en lo que estos chicos y chicas ya tienen dominado, y lo hacen de forma maravillosa

    Hablemos de construcción de personaje: Parte esencial de todo RPG (como de su contratarte en el papel) es la construcción de personaje que usaremos a lo largo de nuestra aventura, en este apartado Obsidian lo hace de forma excelsa y grata al darnos cuenta que no abandonan el sistema de puntos y progresión de habilidades que nos entregaron en su participación en Fallout, dándonos un abanico de opciones bastante amplio a escoger en cuanto a nuestro personaje, abanico que conforme van subiendo los niveles se abre mas y mas.

    Los ambientes que nos plantea el juego son lo suficientemente variados para mantenernos interesados en saber que hay un poquito mas aya, aunque esta vez optan por un mapa estelar dividido en zonas en lugar de un gran mapa unico, lo cual, pienso yo, no es ni bueno ni malo, solo diferente, ls gama de personajes es variada, pero con sus limitaciones, me sorprende que la tendencia actual de grupos sociales impregnara un juego de obsidian, siendo muy marcado en el hecho de que la gran mayoria de personajes femeninos son muy genéricos, siempre de pelo corto, de igual manera me choca un poquito el hecho de que el juego no tiene intenciones de desarollar ningún tipo de trama amorosa o de relación con ninguno de los acompañantes, pero se ta todo el tiempo de la colonia a desarrollar una relación entre una de las tripulantes y una ingeniera, me parece un poco incongruente por ese lado.

    Los acompañantes que podemos tener son de lo mas variopintos, dándonos a escoger a quien nos caiga mejor, con quien tengamos mejor sinergia, o que potencie alguna característica que necesitemos

    La historia es interesante, graciosa, picante y a veces hasta un poco sosa, mezcla en un rico licuado, comedia, aventura e intriga

    Algo a destacar es que desde el día 1 de su lanzamiento esta disponible en el servicio de MIcrosoft "Game pass" esto gracias a la reciente incorporación de Obsidian a la cartera de desarolladores de Microsoft Game Studios, esperemos que sigan subiendo el nivel con los presupuestos que maneja Microsoft y puedan entregarnos excelentes juegos con su nueva chapita de Microsoft Game Studios

    En conclusión: The Outter Worlds cumple bastante bien con una expectativa que teníamos ya de por si muy arriba, se doctoran en shooter RPG y nos deja con un gran sabor de boca después de invertirle mas de 35 horas de juego    … Expand
  79. Tomek7
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Solid RPG game! Great story, Excellent characters with superb dialogue and back stories, very good game play. Highly recommended. Downsides are that it has a too similar to fallout look. And very aged graphics. Other than that this game rocks
  80. robbiesjustaguy
    Oct 30, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really wanted to play this game, but the crosshairs keep drifting, constantly. So annoying that I just sent it back. I saw on reddit that other people had the same issue. Annoying af.… Expand
  81. Norsecode
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Great art style. Has a god amount of content, but not too much to where I fell overwhelmed like many other RPG's. I am going to play through it a second time with a different build. I haven't had any frame rate issues and the first person shooting and combat is a lot of fun. The best part is the dialogue. It is well done and funny. The ONLY thing that I did not like was the really longGreat art style. Has a god amount of content, but not too much to where I fell overwhelmed like many other RPG's. I am going to play through it a second time with a different build. I haven't had any frame rate issues and the first person shooting and combat is a lot of fun. The best part is the dialogue. It is well done and funny. The ONLY thing that I did not like was the really long loading screens. I played on my Xbox one s.… Expand
  82. DiSouza
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    It took me about 30 hours to finish all major and side missions and I enjoyed every minute of it! Now I can't wait for a sequel or a new Obsidian game! The dialogues are very funny and deep, but I expected more consequences from my decisions. With a little more refinement in this and more cinematic and perhaps a third person option, this game could be a solid 10.
  83. TARHEELPROGRAMM
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This game is my pick for GOTY. It has a good mix of Fallout NV and Mass Effect. So much depth to the game and dialog choices actually carry impact to the world. It was a surprise for me. I played on Game Pass but it is worth a purchase. My first 10/10 in awhile.
  84. Abraham1993
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Vuelve lo mejor de los rpg occidentales, vuelve Obsidian, si os gustó fallout 3 ni os lo penséis, juegazo.
  85. Gabrmin
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    nunca fui fã de RPG. decidi me aventurar por estar no game pass. já joguei mais de 15 horas e fico procurando mais missões para realizar. estou jogando no modo normal no xbox OneX pelo gamepass. assim que terminar pretendo comprar mídia física para coleção.
  86. Whiteoutz5692
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    The game is extremely addictive as a fallout, I thought they could have had more innovation when making the game because it is practically the same as fallout, of course there are some innovations and that makes it unique
  87. WilmyHood
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, music is great and it is everything that the last Fallout wished it could have been. Glad to see Obsidian doing what they do best
  88. WarkKnight
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    It's the perfect version of the Bethesda RPG, frankly, it puts Skyrim and Fallout 4 to shame, and it's even better than Obsidian's past work in recent years. It's an awesome RPG with solid shooting, superb writing, a witty sense of humor, lovable cast, and great scope of art and color. Being on gamepass makes this game an absolute must. What a time to be a gamer.
  89. Bazanella
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Curti, é tudo que Fallout poderia ser, mas a Bethesda prefere arruinar sua franquia. Gráficos e sons ok, gameplay boa, game divertido. Vida longa a franquia!
  90. Rabbitslayar
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game, Bethesda but pull there socks up after this wonderful but short some what game. Still I put in a good 43 hours into my first play through. Recommend to anyone who likes wandering and role playing games.
  91. Kingpinn
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Great game so far. Had to rate it because the game is so good in my opinion. The only thing that’s kinda weird is the consumables. I find myself missing some of the crafting elements of fallout as well. It’s easier to do in this game as mods are purchased instead of crafted but idk I liked mixing Nuka colas and stuff. In this game all like type drinks and foods are pretty much and I wishGreat game so far. Had to rate it because the game is so good in my opinion. The only thing that’s kinda weird is the consumables. I find myself missing some of the crafting elements of fallout as well. It’s easier to do in this game as mods are purchased instead of crafted but idk I liked mixing Nuka colas and stuff. In this game all like type drinks and foods are pretty much and I wish their was variety. However all of this is made up for with a great story line and I love how impactful your decisions are. The beginning guns suck but as I’m getting better weapons I really like how they shoot and some mods are pretty cool. I like that you can have 2 companions at time. I enjoy the humor and the characters. The graphics are amazing and personally I enjoy the semi psychedelic color schemes. I feel like normal mode is too easy, and while hard is tough I enjoy tough battles. I probably won’t get into survival mode as I die enough in hard. I wish it had more auto saves. I just manually save a lot now because it’s annoying when you res pawn 2 loading screens ago. I’m excited to finish this adventure so hope this info helps. I’m rating 10/10 because I do think it’s a really great game, there was no false claims or shady business going on like micro-transactions and other bs, and giving forgiveness on the things I don’t like because I would like to see them high enough rated where they can either hire a bigger team or work with a larger studio in the future.… Expand
  92. hectorazo
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, basically fallout in space streamlined to save some time on repetitive tasks
  93. LordTiger
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    Graphics are so bad for a late 2019 game . story is not good either . the gameplay is the only good part of this game which is similar to fallout and mass effect.
    recommended if u have xbox gamepass
  94. Hasbeen
    Jun 10, 2020
    2
    Another unforgivably bad port. 2 points because at this point with such an abysmal library if such hit garbage available it's no longer 'shame in you' as much as it ishoconsu. re on me'. Nintendo has absolutely no standards at all when it comes to third party shovelware. The games review industry is a complete and utter sham. Enemy if mindful consmer, and pure shill, at the rawest.
  95. GuilhermeCursi
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Ótimo roteiro, e bons gráficos The Outer Worlds nasce como um dos melhores jogos do ano
  96. Airchangel
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    A Obsidian é um estúdio muito, mas muito talentoso, isso todos nós sabemos, The Outer Worlds só mostra isso, e mostra o quão grande foi a aquisição dele pela Microsoft, ela vai causar muito barulho no futuro. The Outer Worlds é simplesmente o RPG do ano, bem construído, um contexto muito rico, personagens incríveis e uma história muito boa, tudo o que a Obsidian sabe fazer de melhor táA Obsidian é um estúdio muito, mas muito talentoso, isso todos nós sabemos, The Outer Worlds só mostra isso, e mostra o quão grande foi a aquisição dele pela Microsoft, ela vai causar muito barulho no futuro. The Outer Worlds é simplesmente o RPG do ano, bem construído, um contexto muito rico, personagens incríveis e uma história muito boa, tudo o que a Obsidian sabe fazer de melhor tá aqui. Inclusive nos fazer sentir muita falta de Fallout New Vegas.… Expand
  97. LolitaIsMe
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Outer Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you shouldOuter Worlds is amazing. It's a real RPG with choices and consequences, a living world, charismatic characters, freedom of choice. If you "destroy" a place, know that it will have consequences. Characters may or may not like you, some may enjoy sarcastic humor and some may not, so consider that your teammates may abandon you. Anyway, my final opinion is that if you like RPGs, you should play this game, you will not regret it.… Expand
  98. Darkii33
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Einfach ein gutes Spiel von einem kleinen Entwickler. Mehr kann man dazu nicht sagen deutsche synchro währe schön gewesen aber sonst
  99. Jnyholm
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Great, finally a good fallout game! With a side of mass effect and kotor!!!
  100. FOR357
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This is a refreshing game with all the bells and whistles. I have spent approximately 15 hours on it so far and I'm impressed. If you liked fallout New Vegas and mass effect you will love this game. When I first started playing I thought it would shoot like fallout games however it was much better!
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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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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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