The Outer Worlds 2
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Critic Reviews for The Outer Worlds 2
An RPG with a great sense of fun and whimsy, as well as surprising depth to its character building.
Once you get past a weak first act, The Outer Worlds 2 sharpens Obsidian’s RPG formula with smarter writing and better combat.
The Outer Worlds 2 is for better and worse still fluffy gaming comfort food, but it is significantly improved and better than its predecessor in almost every way.
The Outer Worlds 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor and an absolute must-play for fans of the genre.
The Outer Worlds 2 shows that Obsidian won’t be left behind as other great RPGs launch to critical success, and that the developer needs to play to its strengths. I only hope that it learns to take itself more seriously, because the setting is brimming with potential that is yet to be realised.
The Outer Worlds 2 is bigger and better than the first game in every respect, with deep, rich role-playing and plenty of freedom to tailor your experience. Every world feels curated, and exploration is always purposeful and rewarding. Topped off with a vast range of weapons, brilliant writing, and a story and character that's yours to shape, this is Obsidian doing what it does best to deliver an engrossing RPG you'll want to replay again and again.
The Outer Worlds 2 expectantly addresses the shortcomings of its rather short predecessor, adding to the formula to give players even more opportunities to shape the adventure.
The Outer Worlds 2 imbues Obsidian's spacefaring RPG series with its own identity, letting you bumble your way through corporate and cultish intrigue in space.
Industry Coverage
One Of The Outer Worlds 2's Flaws Is So Nasty That The Game Warns You From Taking It
Flawed is the most brutal way to experience The Outer Worlds 2, especially on your first run.
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The Outer Worlds 2 Just Edges Past Fallout: New Vegas' Reviews
Obsidian's third big game of the year is here, and it looks like another success story.
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"It'd Be Ridiculous To Say We Don't Notice That": The Outer Worlds 2 Dev On Making A Game About Villainous Corporations Now That They're Owned By Microsoft
Obsidian actually finds the whole thing pretty funny.
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Outer Worlds 2 Price Cut is Good News for Gamers, But Could Be Bad News for Xbox
The Outer Worlds 2 is going to retail for $10 lower than originally stated, but the decision might spell potential trouble for Xbox.
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