Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 336 Ratings

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  1. timmytime
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    Different, very bleak tone to the other Dishonored games. Some fantastic immersive sim moments like the creepy taxidermist in the first level and the entirety of the bank heist level. I like the chaos system in the other games but it works well here to remove it.
  2. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    This is Dishonored 2.5, with a conclusion to the story of the first two games. I really enjoyed more of the Dunwall and its universe, and its expertly crafted levels, excellent variety of ways to play, and great ambiance and world building. Other games say it, but the Dishonored franchise really truly lets you resolve situations multiple ways, and each humongous level is a mini-open-worldThis is Dishonored 2.5, with a conclusion to the story of the first two games. I really enjoyed more of the Dunwall and its universe, and its expertly crafted levels, excellent variety of ways to play, and great ambiance and world building. Other games say it, but the Dishonored franchise really truly lets you resolve situations multiple ways, and each humongous level is a mini-open-world with tons of these choices. A lovely experience and I'm looking forward to the next new IP from Arkane, although I would gladly play another Dishonored if they found a way to do it.… Expand
  3. RealMuthaF
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Whoa, where is all the negativity coming from all of a sudden?

    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is, as expected, a DLC for Dishonored 2 which can be launched without the base game installation. Of course it would be weird for it to be an entry point into the series when you can grab a Dishonored 1 Definitive edition for perhaps even cheaper. Anyway, it is more of the good ol'    Whoa, where is all the negativity coming from all of a sudden?

    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is, as expected, a DLC for Dishonored 2 which can be launched without the base game installation. Of course it would be weird for it to be an entry point into the series when you can grab a Dishonored 1 Definitive edition for perhaps even cheaper.

    Anyway, it is more of the good ol' Dishonored - intricate complex level design, amazingly-written lore, cool powers to play with and overall exemplary open-ended game design with many options to complete your objective. The standout new power is Semblance, allowing you to steal any NPC's identity, which can lead to an easier way of completing your task, or just some cool minor interactions, like getting saluted by guards.

    There are also two subtle but important changes that are aimed at encouraging the player to try out new playstyles. First, the are no mana potions, it regenerates over time instead, encouraging you to mix and match powers as you see fit, which is great for a potion-hoarder like me. I would say though, that a 4th power would've come in handy, as Lurk's arsenal feels fairly restricted compared to the other protagonists. Secondly, the Chaos system is gone, as is the "Clean Hands" achievement, which means you are no longer punished for the lethal approach. While it's not a big issue for a DLC like this, considering that Dishonored's gameplay systems are built around the lethal/non-lethal choice, I think it would be better to concentrate on evolving the Chaos system rather than getting rid of it altogether.

    DotO's main weakness remains the same throughout the whole franchise - it is the main story. While it is as immersive as usual to read on this world's lore and learn of a new cult, Daud's motivation for killing the Outsider is pretty lame, and his whiny dialogue is pretty tedious. Billie Lurk is also far from being a compelling character, lacking any distinct personality. The final "convincing Daud to spare the Outsider" dialogue is just plain cliche and dull. Another complaint I'd voice is that the devs recycled a level here, which seems lazy considering they've never done it before.

    Still, I always welcome a new dose of Dishonored. At this point Arkane Studios don't really need to prove themselves after the first two Dishonored's and Prey, but it's good to know they haven't dropped the bar. My careful non-lethal playthrough where I tried to explore everything the game had to offer lasted a surprising 14 hours, give or take. I hope that DotO doesn't mark the end of the franchise, as there is still so much to explore in this lovingly-crafted world. So, on to Tyvia or Pandyssia, maybe?    … Expand
  4. Alvokun
    Jul 7, 2018
    9
    Considering it is a less ambitious game than the two previous Dishonored, I think this is actually very good: nice story (especially if you are a Dishonored fan) and similar gameplay to that of Dishonored 2, which is the best of the three games in my opinion. Frankly, I prefer Death of the Outsider to the first Dishonored.
  5. Berrlett
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    While this is nothing like Dishonoured & Dishonoured 2 in terms of quality play, variety and development of charters and story telling during the game its still a very good stealth, action and adventure experience. quite short but its OK for an expansion/standalone I just thought there will be a better/more end to cap the trilogy of the brilliant Dishonoured than death of the outsider butWhile this is nothing like Dishonoured & Dishonoured 2 in terms of quality play, variety and development of charters and story telling during the game its still a very good stealth, action and adventure experience. quite short but its OK for an expansion/standalone I just thought there will be a better/more end to cap the trilogy of the brilliant Dishonoured than death of the outsider but its maybe still coming in Dishonoured 3.… Expand
  6. player-one
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    It was wonderfully satisfying to have more Dishonored to play, even if Death of the Outsider doesn’t quite meet the high bar Dishonored 2 set in story or mission design. Even though it’s a shorter and slightly shallower game, there are some exciting new abilities and interesting changes to the energy system, and the freedom from consequences of Chaos further encourage experimentation andIt was wonderfully satisfying to have more Dishonored to play, even if Death of the Outsider doesn’t quite meet the high bar Dishonored 2 set in story or mission design. Even though it’s a shorter and slightly shallower game, there are some exciting new abilities and interesting changes to the energy system, and the freedom from consequences of Chaos further encourage experimentation and freedom. All in all, it’s a worthy end to the story that began five years ago.… Expand
  7. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Really nice story ending, good gameplay and lot of fun.
    Dishonored fans should play with no doubts.
  8. Kai82
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    An expansion to Dishonored 2. It is set not long after the conclusion of Dishonored 2 and has Billie Lurk as main character. She is on the search for her old mentor Daud who trained her in the art of assassination (There is more to their shared story which I wont spoil). It ends with a mission to kill the Outsider. The Outsider is a mysterious being in the Dishonored world. He is aAn expansion to Dishonored 2. It is set not long after the conclusion of Dishonored 2 and has Billie Lurk as main character. She is on the search for her old mentor Daud who trained her in the art of assassination (There is more to their shared story which I wont spoil). It ends with a mission to kill the Outsider. The Outsider is a mysterious being in the Dishonored world. He is a resident in the void a place in between realms and has godlike powers. For some he is a god, for others a demon and some even question his existence. He is neutral and does not interfere much. He has given his mark which grants a set supernatural abilities only to a few people in all the years as he was interested in their tales. The story itself is good but also weaker and not as engaging and immersive as Dishonored 1 or 2. Billie Lurk, Daud and the Outsider are favorite characters and you learn a lot about them (especially the Outsider). Remark: Good fan-service as alone from Billies appearance I can tell the canon outcomes for some events in Dishonored 2. Like the other entries in the franchise it is a stealth game and it is your decision how to approach like head on attacking or like a ghost unseen. It has a few differences from the other games. There is no chaos system in place and the levels stay the same no matter how many guards you kill or if you do a no killing play through (I did it in all 3 games as it was a good challenge). You get your sets of abilities early on but cant learn new abilities or improve them. The rest is like the other games. You have big levels to approach and multiple strategies or paths for you to chose. I like experimenting with different ways. There are also some optional contracts for you to take (Unlock on the black market) but beware some require to kill the target so it is an obstacle for a no killing playtrough. The level design in general is weaker than in Dishonored except maybe the bank. With the awesome Dishonored 2 they set the standards to high for this. It is however not disappointing enough to drag down the rating much lower. I still had fun. What the games does right is the conclusion. A fitting ending and a set up for so many possibilities for Dishonored 3. Since Mass Effect 3 I point out that this is a must have for story driven games. Overall a solid expansion that is satisfying but a bit weaker than the main game. Worth playing for fans and even worth a look for non fans but I would recommend to play the games in order.… Expand
  9. alexandrumna
    May 11, 2020
    8
    It has the same taste as the other Dishonored games, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't a fan of the series. It has a nice story and it keeps the good graphics and gameplay of the previous game.
  10. Bamagiotis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Clearly not a dlc with such an amount of time to complete it. Truly loved it as it completes the game story and provides once more the freedom to end the story differently. The dishonored series is my favorite game trilogy for the ps4, originality at it's finest. If you love stealth, freedom of choice, art style and dark elements this is for you.
  11. MGI
    May 12, 2021
    10
    As usual, perfect work Arkane. Game graphics look perfect at the moment. Obviously, the gameplay is still fascinating, as it was in the other parts. The story is a conclusion of dishonored, and I highly recommend to escape this part, if you have escaped two others.
  12. kirrwed
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    This is a fairly good game with some clever tactical options. For those looking for stealth type games, it's probably worth a playthrough. The teleportation and foresight mechanics are probably the funnest part of the game. They can be used not only to find goodies, but to escape been seen quickly, and get to areas otherwise locked away.

    The game does seem wanting of being in the 3rd    This is a fairly good game with some clever tactical options. For those looking for stealth type games, it's probably worth a playthrough. The teleportation and foresight mechanics are probably the funnest part of the game. They can be used not only to find goodies, but to escape been seen quickly, and get to areas otherwise locked away.

    The game does seem wanting of being in the 3rd person. For a stealth game especially, it's important to know one's position better than a 1st person can show you. Games like Styx or Splinter Cell Blacklist were much better in this regard and made the overall gameplay funner. In 1st person you're just more prone to being discovered when you think you are hidden or you could fall in a hole because you weren't specifically looking at your feet - which is resolved in 3rd person or real life because of peripheral vision.

    Another grievance against this game is a particular Contract where you have to execute every enemy on a level (except one specific guy). I never found everyone no matter how many times I combed it over. And I played the mission twice just to finish that contract. I've seen this same problem on a number of forums. The game doesn't tell you how many are left or where they are. A glitch of an enemy never spawning is a possibility with such prevalence of the problem. It's a very frustrating aspect of game design when the player is left not knowing what to do or obviously if the game is glitching.    … Expand
  13. penmumble
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Another heartfelt and atmospheric addition to the world of the Outsider; it's dark and eerie and bleak but works incredibly well. The game is short but certainly packs a lot of action and story into a few hours. The entire end section of the game was surprisingly heart-wrenching, and the whole ending sequence really stuck with me in an odd way; I hadn't expected it to be as moving as it is.
  14. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Spin-off explicando com terminando bem a saga, e tem um diferencial dos outros onde a protagonista Billie Lurk tem poderes diferentes do Vazio, ou seja, nerfados o que dá uma diferenciada/dificultada na gameplay, porém a historia obviamente é menos rica do que os jogos principais.

    Nota Final: 7,9

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 30, 2018
    80
    Although this is ultimately just more Dishonored, fans now have five more missions to play and some new powers to test out. Those who didn’t like the original games or who feel burned out on the franchise won’t find anything here to change their minds, but if this is, indeed, Arkane’s sendoff for the series, they went out on a good note.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    In contrast to Emily or Corvo Billie does not offer the sense of true power, which might be disappointing to some, but to me was refreshing. Death of the Outsider provides just five missions, but one of them is so good and so extensive that I replayed it over and over again to find every alternative path and hidden event. [12/2017, p.70]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 20, 2017
    90
    A fine send-off for the Dishonored series, with enough new tricks to let you experiment freely, explore, and execute in a shorter but no less satisfying campaign. [December 2017, p.83]
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