Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45

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  1. xenathexequel
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Loved it even more than the original. The ending especially is perfect and the whole thing Integrates seamlessly into the original, even explaining open questions from the base story. 11/10. I wish I could wipe it from my memory and play it again there are so so many holy **** moments throughout.
  2. Jaynat
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    Just as the base game is one of the best games I've ever played, this is one of the best expansions I've ever played.

    it does not feel like an integral part of the game that was kept out and you can play the base game without even knowing it exists and not feel like you're left out, yet somehow it finds a perfect place to fit into this supposedly whole and completed game and feels like    Just as the base game is one of the best games I've ever played, this is one of the best expansions I've ever played.

    it does not feel like an integral part of the game that was kept out and you can play the base game without even knowing it exists and not feel like you're left out, yet somehow it finds a perfect place to fit into this supposedly whole and completed game and feels like it has always been there.

    The expansion gives you more of the same, almost perfect gameplay of the base game while introducing new mechanics for puzzles, giving hints and telling the story. However, it does bring certain sections that are definitely not more of the same, playing more like a "traditional" horror game (traditional compared to the scary sections of the base game - looking at you, Dark Bramble) which feel like a very big departure from the base game's focus on "pure exploration" and I'll admit they can be frustrating at times, but there are only a few such sections and I ended up thinking of them as just another set of "puzzles" (except this time the riddles are not how to enter a locked room but how to evade or escape the scary stuff.)

    The story being told is great and fits into the existing narrative perfectly, the visuals are some of the most stunning in the game and Andrew Prahlow's OST is as great as it has always been in the base game.

    Overall I definitely recommend anyone who loved the original game to get a hold of this expansion.    … Expand
  3. maddaug
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Mobius managed to do it again. They nailed the base game and I was content with it. To be honest I was even a bit worried about this DLC ruining the game's legacy by not living up to the base game's standards. I am so glad to say I was wrong. Extremely wrong in fact. The expansion has some frustrating parts but just like the base game, has very satisfying and meaningful outcomes. HighlyMobius managed to do it again. They nailed the base game and I was content with it. To be honest I was even a bit worried about this DLC ruining the game's legacy by not living up to the base game's standards. I am so glad to say I was wrong. Extremely wrong in fact. The expansion has some frustrating parts but just like the base game, has very satisfying and meaningful outcomes. Highly recommend this to anyone who has played the base game and liked it!… Expand
  4. sigh_bafanada
    Sep 30, 2021
    7
    If you like Outer Wilds, you'll still likely have fun with this. It has a lot of good qualities, and I'd say it's worth the small price tag.
    However, while I enjoyed it, it wasn't close to my love for the original game. The content of this DLC contains two notable changes which I personally didn't like as much.
    The first change is that there is basically no notable text, with hints    If you like Outer Wilds, you'll still likely have fun with this. It has a lot of good qualities, and I'd say it's worth the small price tag.
    However, while I enjoyed it, it wasn't close to my love for the original game. The content of this DLC contains two notable changes which I personally didn't like as much.

    The first change is that there is basically no notable text, with hints instead given in image form. Some players make like this change, but personally I found it harder to follow, especially since it's difficult for the developers to assume you've noticed details in the images, so the "Rumors" screen is far less useful. This also leads to some backtracking as you scour the map to re-check information you've seen to make sure you haven't missed anything.

    [Minor spoilers below, but trying not to say anything of note]
    The second issue I had is in the second area of the game, where the game takes on a more horror-esque vibe. While the implementation of this area is done well, it feels like a very different game to the earlier DLC area and the original game. There are far more restrictions placed on the player, especially with regards to movement. The area retains the puzzle vibe, but loses a lot of what made the original game so great, with interesting physics and motion. Even the time element of this area, while present, is far more minor than in the rest of the game.

    Still, there is a lot of value to be gained from this DLC. If you adored the base game as much as I did, I still recommend picking up this DLC. It doesn't quite live up to the base game in my opinion, but it's still an enjoyable experience, even in later areas.    … Expand
  5. Taliz
    Oct 4, 2021
    6
    I loved this DLC at first. The new world was amazing and I had a lot of fun exploring.
    Then I learned about the artifact and THAT part happened.
    I have no idea who greenlit changing the genre of a game this much but they should feel bad for themselves. I didn't sign up for this and worse of all the fright-less option does absolutely nothing. I rate it 9/10 for the first part, 3/10 for    I loved this DLC at first. The new world was amazing and I had a lot of fun exploring.
    Then I learned about the artifact and THAT part happened.
    I have no idea who greenlit changing the genre of a game this much but they should feel bad for themselves.
    I didn't sign up for this and worse of all the fright-less option does absolutely nothing.
    I rate it 9/10 for the first part, 3/10 for where I'm stuck now so 6/10.    … Expand
  6. PrimedTNT
    Nov 14, 2021
    4
    If you want to start totally clean and be (potentially negatively) surprised by its themes, skip this.

    I really wanted to like this but instead feels like an annoying emo phase of the base game. Reasons I consider this inferior: - several gameplay aspects of the base game I loved are no longer prevalent - way easier to confuse yourself into getting stuck by progressing out of order    If you want to start totally clean and be (potentially negatively) surprised by its themes, skip this.

    I really wanted to like this but instead feels like an annoying emo phase of the base game.

    Reasons I consider this inferior:
    - several gameplay aspects of the base game I loved are no longer prevalent
    - way easier to confuse yourself into getting stuck by progressing out of order
    - while the story is excellently weaved into the lore, I'm not happier for uncovering all the details
    - much more forced aesthetic than the base game

    Craftsmanship is excellent, but I can't justify saying I liked it, if it just didn't feel fun:
    - I didn't feel the same wonder as before, sans a couple brief jaw-dropping occasions
    - the theme is not what I signed up for, even though I anticipated feeling some extra eeriness
    - original game's ending fell flat for me, that was my only gripe with an otherwise masterpiece, but this felt even less rewarding
    - half my game time was permeated by frustration

    It detracted from how fondly I remember the base game due to repetitively playing a subset of the mechanics, half spent in an aesthetic that I did not enjoy, for too long.
    Spent half the length of the base game doing 20% of what I liked about it.

    I'd love another DLC that has more of the original mechanics, the capacity for greatness is 100% here.

    I don't think the people who praise it are delusional, I just don't think as many people who loved the base game will feel that way as the amount of high scores suggest.

    [minor thematic spoiler below, regarding the "emo phase" comment]
    The theme was just really damn nihilistic, I don't see why it had to be to this extent, and I'm simply not into it    … Expand
  7. Codex
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I didn't think they could make an expansion that could meet the expectations of the first game. Not only do they surpass expectations but it complements the base game even better. While the stealth portions aren't perfect. Everything else is a masterpiece.
  8. KyleS
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This DLC and The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine are the two greatest DLCs ever released. Just as good as the base game but adds a horror element. I've never been so scared in my adult life by a video game lol. Yet I couldn't stop playing it. If you like the base game don't miss this. If you truly can't afford it, pirate it. I'm sure the developers won't mind. If you can afford it though,This DLC and The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine are the two greatest DLCs ever released. Just as good as the base game but adds a horror element. I've never been so scared in my adult life by a video game lol. Yet I couldn't stop playing it. If you like the base game don't miss this. If you truly can't afford it, pirate it. I'm sure the developers won't mind. If you can afford it though, please support them and this amazing content!… Expand
  9. therobotmaker
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    For me, this took Outer Wilds from a top-10 game into a top-1 game. 1000% recommended.
  10. TalionSwift
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    This Dlc was AMAZING, easily as good as the base game and for like the 13$ it cost is awesome value
  11. SnowmanMD
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Fantastic DLC to complement a fantastic game. Mobius digital I adore you. 10/10
  12. spencerplewe
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Gotta give Mobius full props for developing an expansion that is just as compelling and mysterious as the base game for all the right reasons! 100% worth it.
  13. Akours
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Better than the original if such a thing is even possible.
    Replayed the original before moving on to EotE.
    If your brain after the base game is hit with an emotion hammer, your brain after EotE is hit with a 100 megaton bomb.
    It's longer than the base game (or at least it felt bigger). It is also more complicated and atmospheric.
    Masterpiece. Perfection again.
  14. Maggron
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Builds upon the world already established by the base game in a way that feels completely natural. Amazing DLC.
  15. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
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#53 Best PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Games.cz
    Jan 13, 2022
    70
    This DLC simply isn’t as good as the base game - unless you really like horror and really hate reading old texts in which case the reverse might be true. At any rate, this is a very good pretext for returning to one of the best games of the decade.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Oct 18, 2021
    90
    Mobius Digital has once again proven that they are masters of their craft. Echoes of the Eye carries on the legacy of Outer Wilds by delivering a riveting narrative told in a beautiful new world, paired with an excellent use of the main game's mechanics to deliver its story. While some parts of the DLC are frustrating in their implentation of horror elements, the option to make these parts easier, as well as the other parts of the game, make them worth going through.
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  3. GameSpot
    Oct 16, 2021
    80
    That's what makes Echoes of the Eye unmissable if you couldn't get enough of Outer Wilds. It manages to push you in new, challenging directions with puzzles that scratch the same part of your brain that the original did while not relying on the same tricks. It's a feat that shows the depth of design prowess Mobius Digital first flexed in its debut title, but stumbles slightly when it tries to redefine its means of progression in the final third. These are the weakest moments in all Outer Wilds, but they aren't enough to sully what this fantastic expansion adds to an adventure that still stands as captivating and engrossing.
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