the outer worlds review

The Outer Worlds Review | So much more than Fallout in space

By Paul Tamburro

It’s impossible to discuss The Outer Worlds without mentioning Fallout. It touches every cornerstone of a Fallout game, from the camera zooming in on an NPC’s face when you strike up a conversation with them, through to enemies crumpling up in an awkward pile of physics when you kill them with a critical shot.…

  • Every action has a meaningful consequence.
  • Planets are gorgeous.
  • Tons of interesting characters to meet.
  • Well-polished with zero performance issues.
  • Combat is fast-paced and fun.
  • Companions make you feel like a real captain of a spaceship.
  • The Board are a looming threat, but don't provide a primary antagonist for much of the story.
  • Too easy to talk your way out of situations.
  • Lacking its own visual identity.

9

Paul Tamburro
Paul Tamburro

Paul Tamburro is the Director of Content at Evolve Media.

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