Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds

May 29, 2019
Annapurna Interactive
4.7/5.0(12,746 reviews)
UniqueAdventureAdventure
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Overall player feedback for Outer Wilds is overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising the game's unique exploration mechanics, emotional storytelling, and engaging world-building. While some reviews mention frustrations with puzzles and controls, the majority highlights the immersive experience and profound discoveries that resonate with players for a long time after completion.

About This Game

A self-contained solar system trapped in a twenty-two-minute time loop, and one of the purest exploration games ever made. There are no upgrades and no combat; the only thing that carries between loops is knowledge, as the player follows curiosity and a growing notebook of clues toward a mystery that reframes everything once understood. Its defining quality is that discovery itself, not power, is the progression.

The reception is close to reverential, with players singling out the storytelling, the world-building and that rare feeling of an unrepeatable first playthrough. The caveats are real: some find the time pressure stressful and certain puzzles and controls fiddly. Rated E10+, it is essential for anyone who values wonder and deduction, and a poor fit for players who want guidance, action, or a game they can dip into casually.

Themes

explorationmysteriousspacesurvivalphilosophicaldarkepic

Mechanics

open-worldexplorationpuzzle-solvingstory-drivenmultiple-endingstime-managementhidden-secrets

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall player feedback for Outer Wilds is overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising the game's unique exploration mechanics, emotional storytelling, and engaging world-building. While some reviews mention frustrations with puzzles and controls, the majority highlights the immersive experience and profound discoveries that resonate with players for a long time after completion.

Pros

  • • Unique exploration mechanics
  • • Engaging and emotional storytelling
  • • Depth of world-building and lore
  • • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • • Memorable soundtrack

Cons

  • • Frustrating puzzles that can be tedious
  • • Controls can feel clunky
  • • Some players found the pacing slow
  • • Time loop mechanic can induce stress
  • • Minor criticisms about lack of voice acting

Based on 102 reviews from playstation, steam

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Outer Wilds — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Outer Wilds worth playing?
Outer Wilds has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 12,746 reviews.
Is Outer Wilds single-player or multiplayer?
Outer Wilds supports single player.
What platforms is Outer Wilds available on?
Outer Wilds is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Outer Wilds release?
Outer Wilds released on May 29, 2019.
What is Outer Wilds's age rating?
Outer Wilds carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.