The Outer Worlds 2 Reviews
The Outer Worlds 2 is as good as the original game, and dare I say even a little bit better.
If it were a product by Auntie Cleo, The Outer Worlds 2 would be marketed with the tagline "Now with Slightly Improved Flavor!". And fittingly so, since it is a highly entertaining sequel that takes the basic formula of the first Outer Worlds and improves upon it, even if only slightly, in every possible aspect.
The Outer Worlds 2, despite any criticism I can give it, is a more improved sequel that excels in every area except for its bland group of companions, who rarely bring anything exciting to the experience, save Aza, who is a treasure and I would die for her. The Bethesda-era formula is starting to show its age and needs some freshening up, should a third entry be in the works. Still, I rather enjoyed the main story and the vast array of choices, paths, and builds you can muster, making this a game that few will follow in the same footsteps, allowing for one truly personalized tale of space-faring hijinks.
With The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian took very few risks. The game offers little in the way of innovation but is enjoyable to play, colorful, and varied without being truly groundbreaking. It takes us on an adventure blending imperial warfare with the internal struggles and conspiracies that arise from it. A good time that quickly reveals its limitations. And above all, it will absolutely have to change for the studio's next game.
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Obsidian has mastered staying within its design scopes, and The Outer Worlds 2 is a perfect embodiment of that philosophy. The game is essentially the same as its predecessor, but it builds upon its combat and role-playing mechanics to deliver one of the most Obsidian-ass Obsidian games in a while. The Outer Worlds 2 is not trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it gives players a wacky space adventure where player agency comes first. A fine feat and a true return to form.
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.
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 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.
Gear up and get ready to explore Arcadia in The Outer Worlds 2.
The Outer Worlds 2 is an almost perfect sequel, building on the brilliance of its predecessor and addressing all the issues fans had with the original. The scope and scale of this sequel is the biggest win for fans, as there's oodles of content.
Despite a few qualms here and there, The Other Worlds 2 provides another solid sci-fi RPG experience from Obsidian Entertainment. It probably won’t win over folks who are tired of its corporate comedy act, but those who enjoyed the first will find that most of what they liked is improved in the second.
The Outer Worlds 2 is another proof that raises Obsidian as one of the strongest studios in modern RPGs. Despite carrying over some issues from the past, it’s a more ambitious and fun sequel, filled with compelling characters and a narrative that truly makes you feel part of the conflict in the Arcadia colony.
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This sequel represents a bigger and better take on what we already knew. The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid, deep, and fun experience, although we expected a bigger leap forward with the next generation of the series.
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The Outer Worlds 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game, but as sequels go, it's largely more of the same. While the overarching story isn't terribly interesting, the world building around it and the colony of Arcadia is great to explore. What's disappointing is a lack of improvement in too many areas. It looks better and gunplay is better, but old snags and weaknesses from the first game remain and, more importantly, it's not as exciting and new as it was the first time round.
The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but delivers a more refined version of a formula that worked. Better exploration and combat buoy a tight role-playing experience that feels crunchy and isn't afraid of cutting off branches depending on player skills. The overarching story is a bit more self-serious than its predecessor, but the numerous side quests still lean comedic. A few bugs aside, it's not a game to miss.