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The Outer Worlds

Obsidian Entertainment, Private Division
Oct 25, 2019 - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

83%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8.5 / 10
PC Gamer
79 / 100
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
Eurogamer
No Recommendation
Easy Allies
9 / 10
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
9 / 10
Game Informer
9.3 / 10

The Outer Worlds Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Thoughtful Choices

You'll have a hard time navigating the moral quandaries of this sci-fi world.

Fascinating World

People worth speaking to and stones worth turning over.

A Classic Obsidian RPG

If you loved New Vegas, you'll probably love this too.

The Outer Worlds is one of the most successful new properties of the generation. Obsidian has found a new home in its satirical sci-fi action-RPG and players should expect a sequel to this nearly universal favorite.


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Come to Halcyon Trailer
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Critic Reviews for The Outer Worlds

With The Outer Worlds, Obsidian has found its own path in the space between Bethesda and BioWare's RPGs, and it's a great one.

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There's a category of games I think of as Saturday morning cartoon games. They lack depth, but they are fluffy and easy to enjoy. As I look back on some screenshots as Pippin laser blasts a poor marauder into a pile of dust, I realise that's what The Outer Worlds is to me. If you meet it on those terms, I think you'll enjoy it.

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Obsidian Entertainment seeks to build on its RPG pedigree with The Outer Worlds, a sci-fi space adventure that is brimming with options.

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Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

A conventional, easygoing scifi RPG with slightly wasted satirical elements that fades very quickly from the mind.

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GamesRadar+

Unknown Author
GamesRadar+

The Outer Worlds marks Obsidian operating at the top of its game, and a strong foundation for a new franchise that seems destined for greatness.

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Metro GameCentral

Nick Gillet
9 / 10
Metro GameCentral

A deep, funny, and intricately designed RPG reminiscent of the golden age of Fallout, when conversations mattered and comedy-grade cynicism came fitted as standard.

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Finding your way through (or around) various problems is fun, and a streak of silly humor keeps the tone light enough to counterbalance the darker themes

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The Outer Worlds Peril on Gorgon DLC Launches Next Week

The Outer Worlds Peril on Gorgon DLC Launches Next Week

We've been waiting nearly a year for the promised The Outer Worlds DLC, but it's finally almost here. Perils on Gorgon launches next week, September 9.

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The Outer Worlds DLC May Soon Be Revealed

The Outer Worlds DLC May Soon Be Revealed

With just two days until the Xbox Games Showcase, Obsidian seems to be teasing news for its RPG The Outer Worlds.

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The Outer Worlds Lands on Switch in June

The Outer Worlds Lands on Switch in June

Following its delay earlier this year, The Outer Worlds has received a new launch date for its Nintendo Switch debut.

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