Is Outer Worlds basically Fallout?
Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica wrote that the game was a dizzying, dense shot at reclaiming the indisputable glory of Fallout: New Vegas. Adam Rosenberg from Mashable also remarked that The Outer Worlds was essentially a Fallout game but one with its own distinct sense of identity. The Outer Worlds was a big deal at the time for being the biggest in a wave of ‘budget’ AAA games that aimed to prove that you could still make quality games with a smaller team by sticking to a strict scope.The Outer Worlds is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language.Creative lead Leonard Boyarsky has revealed that The Outer Worlds 2 will be bigger and deeper, partially fulfilling the ambitions he and then co-director Tim Cain had for the first game.The Outer Worlds works so well because of its great story, but also because of the narrative choice behind it. Sure, not every piece of dialogue is going to change something, but it’s a fun narrative and has a lot of depth to it.
Was Outer Worlds a success?
The Outer Worlds was a critical and commercial success, sales exceeded expectations. The Outer Worlds has always been a satire on unchecked capitalism and corporate greed, and now it’s published by one of the biggest corporations on Earth.The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.
Is Outer Worlds 2 coming out?
The Outer Worlds 2 is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on October 29, 2025. It was originally going to be the first title from Xbox Game Studios to launch at US$79. Microsoft’s commitment to the price point for new major releases going forward. At the time, Xbox cited market conditions and the rising cost of development as the reason for the price increase on its biggest titles. The original The Outer Worlds cost $60 at launch, and a number of fans criticized the move especially in light of The Outer Worlds’ generally anti-capitalist themes and story.
How long does it take to beat Outer Worlds?
When focusing on the main objectives, The Outer Worlds is about 13½ Hours in length. According to the in-game clock, my first playthrough of The Outer Worlds, on Normal difficulty, took just over 31 hours. During that time, I managed to complete the main story campaign and the vast majority of side quests that would often require you to explore many of the different planets.When focusing on the main objectives, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is about 18 Hours in length. If you’re a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 59½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Do I need to play Outer Worlds 1 before 2?
In summary, Outer Worlds 2 is a new experience for players and while some factions and parts of the game might be familiar, you can jump in without prior knowledge of the series. The Outer Worlds itself is a little short, but the DLCs make up for that. They’re both extremely good, just as New Vegas’s also are damn good. I like New Vegas more overall, but The Outer Worlds has a certain charm to it which is the reason I enjoy consuming content even when I’m not actively playing it.Outer Worlds format is similar to Bethesda’s RPGs so try the main Fallout games, as well as Starfield and Dishonoured. Also. Elder Scrolls games have a similar feel. All the borderlands games if you haven’t played those yet.