PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One
Player feedback on 'The Outer Worlds' is polarized, with significant appreciation for the writing, humor, and character development, but considerable criticism regarding repetitive gameplay, weak storylines, and performance issues. While some players find it a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of previous Obsidian games, others feel let down by its shortcomings.
A sharp, satirical first-person RPG from Obsidian, set in a corporate-run colony at the edge of the galaxy. Its strength is choice and character: branching, well-written dialogue, memorable companions, and the freedom to talk, sneak or shoot through a story that skewers unchecked capitalism. More a tightly handcrafted adventure than an open-universe sandbox, it trades scale for density.
Players and critics converge on the writing and companions as the highlight, while the recurring complaints are merely functional combat, a main plot weaker than its world, and some performance rough spots. Rated Mature, it is an easy recommendation for players who play RPGs for dialogue, satire and consequence, and a softer one for anyone chasing deep, weapon-driven action or a sprawling open world.
Single Player Only
Player feedback on 'The Outer Worlds' is polarized, with significant appreciation for the writing, humor, and character development, but considerable criticism regarding repetitive gameplay, weak storylines, and performance issues. While some players find it a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of previous Obsidian games, others feel let down by its shortcomings.
Based on 61 reviews from steam
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