Outward

1. Gabsparks

   Apr 2, 2019

   10

   I wasn't really hyped about Outward, mostly because I didn't even knew the game before it's release. I'm glad to tell that this game is reallyI wasn't really hyped about Outward, mostly because I didn't even knew the game before it's release. I'm glad to tell that this game is really a masterpiece. The game starts telling you that you're a nobody, just another civilian in the world, and is up to you to make yourself relevant.
   This is not a game for everyone. It's hard, punishes you every time you commit an error, and you should learn with it. It doesn't take you by hand and tell exactly where to go, but still it helps you to understand every single functionality, if you have patience enough to learn.
   The craft system is delicious and fits perfectly with tha game. It's not hard, it makes senses, it's important and it isn't your main concern. Gathering materials is just natural.
   The battle system seems broken at first, with strange movements, attacks and it feels frustrating in the beginning. If you try a little hard, with more patience and play more carefully, you'll surely get it.
   The bugs, well, in the release date there were several, game-breaking ones. The developers patched soon people started to report it and the game is now working perfectly. Of course, mind this is a 10 people studio game.
   The graphic aren't last gen, but they aren't ugly. The PS4 version have a little problem with textures so far, but I guess it will be corrected soon, so I wouldn't worry with that if I was looking forward to buy it.
   There is also coop game. You can choose between split screen (which is great!) or online coop. Even though you can keep your progress with inventory, skills and recipes, the story just unravel for player 1 (or the host). Not a big problem if you'll always play with the same character, with the same friend.
   The idea of the game itself already makes you wanna buy it, if you like this kinda of RPG, of course.
   Watch some videos, read about it and if you still comfortable with what this game is (a gift for old school rpgs fans), don't think twice and buy it. You won't regret.… Expand

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2. Luis75luis

   Nov 16, 2022

   10

   Excelente game. Step by step inmerse you in his magic Word. Hard in the beginning, but it worth it

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4. LordAzuRa

   Mar 26, 2019

   10

   Absolutely lovely title!
   
   Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there'sAbsolutely lovely title!
   
   Definitely one of the best adventuring simulator on the market, it is harsh, it is fair, it is pretty and there's lots and lots to do! It always manages to pique my sense of curiosity, there's always something I'm wondering about and something I want to do.
   
   Sure the world isn't extremely over-populated... but I believe that's part of the vision that sparked the creation of this game. Again, this is an adventure simulator... and part of an adventure, is seeking an adventure. In plain fields, in real life, there isn't a point of interest every 50 meters.
   
   They take a few very interesting twist on well known game play elements (see Magic, Alchemy, etc.)
   
   Sure there's a few frustrations here and there, and a few issues here and there, but overall I am so pleased with the title that I believe it deserves a well rounded 10/10.
   
   Oh did I mentioned it has Drop In/Drop Out SPLIT-SCREEN COOP!?… Expand

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5. Cosmos36

   Mar 27, 2019

   8

   I've spent a total of 18 hours in this game. So far, the game is very enjoyable for a 'survival' game.
   Pros:
   - combat is very fluent ( everyI've spent a total of 18 hours in this game. So far, the game is very enjoyable for a 'survival' game.
   Pros:
   - combat is very fluent ( every weapon has its own combo mix)
   - inventory is easy to manage
   - realistic survival aspects
   Cons:
   - The loading after getting killed / captured is very annoying [ 2 loading screens is annoying ]
   -Getting dc'ed every 2-3 hours. There's a potential case where you're going to lose a lot of item in your backpack when you log back in after getting dc'ed. hopefully this get patched soon, because i lost a lot of valuable items because of it.
   
   Overall this game is still very enjoyable… Expand

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6. ZXSth

   Apr 2, 2019

   7

   Having written this review a few times now, I keep coming to realize that despite my initial attitudes toward this game, I have come to seeHaving written this review a few times now, I keep coming to realize that despite my initial attitudes toward this game, I have come to see that I've kept playing it for hours upon hours (at least 30 now), and that this game, while not perfect, has more redeeming qualities than I initially thought.
   
   Outward's combat is passable (and mostly enjoyable), and the gear you acquire - which affects your stamina consumption and, therefore, how many actions you can take in combat - allows you to choose whether you want to fight at range, take hit after hit, or use lighter armour and rely on your skill at dodging to keep you alive. Having said that, since bigger backpacks (your means of collecting and holding onto items) often negatively affect your roll, the game seems to push you toward wearing heavy armour rather than having a lighter backpack and being able to dodge. I'd consider this an interesting design choice that ends up being slightly more detrimental and frustrating than engaging.
   
   The graphics and textures are certainly outdated - In my opinion, better graphics have existed in games from nearly a decade past. Furthermore, the loading screens are frequent, and are rather long despite their high frequency. In addition, I have not yet found a way to adjust the screen size/ratio, meaning that I have spent 30 hours playing a game that hides about a third of my health bar. As well, the game has crashed on my numerous times. While each of these issues on their own would not prevent me from potentially seeing a game as excellent, when they exist in tandem, they make for a game that feels sloppy. I think seeing the way enemies simply 'flop' when they die (á là the Havok physics engine seen in many games in the 2000s and beyond) was the final nail in the coffin that made me see this game as outdated, slipshod and akin to something you might see in Steam's Early Access catalogue.
   
   On the note of the game feeling slipshod, this game's character creator is outright abysmal. You have a limited choice of pre-made faces for your character with no way to modify them or your body type. As well, the dialogue is mostly fairly campy, and the voice acting, while not atrocious, does leave something to be desired. The music, on the other hand, is fairly interesting, and I will often find myself humming along to the songs that play in both the Hallowed Marsh and Enmerkar Forest.
   
   Unfortunately, exploration feels like more of a chore than something you might find engaging. The only thing that might pull you into venturing into some of the dungeons is the potential for some interesting new piece of gear - while you do eventually feel more powerful after acquiring better gear, the opportunity for your character to grow is limited, as there aren't exactly a wide variety of skills in-game. Furthermore, the game asks you to venture across a variety of vast landscapes with no opportunity at all to fast-travel. Rather than making the game more challenging and interesting, this forced walking feels like a chore, especially when your ability to run is limited, due to the fact that running costs stamina.
   
   Despite this game's flaws, I have been playing it for many hours, though I have trouble explaining exactly why. It has moments when it is highly engaging, but to see those moments, you are forced to push through eyesore-level graphics (by today's standards), lacklustre voice acting, and a dedication to a realistic adventuring experience that often feels more like blind adherence than a design choice that makes the game more interesting.
   
   If you could put up with Two Worlds and its multiple faults, this game will feel similar in many ways (but with a tad more polish and less endearingly bad qualities). Otherwise, I'd say you should steer clear of this game until its price drops to something under $40 (Canadian) at the very least. To its credit, however, this is a good way to scratch that itch for an open-world fantasy RPG until something more polished and engaging comes out.… Expand

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7. deddo

   Aug 5, 2021

   5

   la grafica fa schifo e i comandi pure, comprato in sconto a 9,99 mi vergogno di me stesso ad aver buttato così dei soldi… NON compratelo, è lala grafica fa schifo e i comandi pure, comprato in sconto a 9,99 mi vergogno di me stesso ad aver buttato così dei soldi… NON compratelo, è la delusione più grande del 2021 a parer mio… Expand

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8. kylematthewells

   May 29, 2021

   0

   Clunky and overpriced. Do not buy unless its $5 or less. Just paid $40 for it because I read one review and it sounded good. Do not get rippedClunky and overpriced. Do not buy unless its $5 or less. Just paid $40 for it because I read one review and it sounded good. Do not get ripped off like I did. Its not worth it.… Expand

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