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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- October 25, 2019
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Private Division
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Franchise
- The Outer Worlds
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
WHERE TO PLAY
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later than you expected only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
Welcome to the future - try not to break it.
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Amazon is offering a discount on adventurous The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch. This action RPG, which ordinarily retails for $29.99, is now available at a reduced rate of $19.79. This is a fairly steep 34% price cut to the original price. This deal offers potential players an opportunity to save approximately $10 on a game that blends storytelling with a dynamic world.
The company behind The Outer Worlds is Obsidian Entertainment. Obsidian is known for developing high-quality role-playing games, that offer players rich worlds to explore and stories to unravel. Obsidian Entertainment was founded in 2003 and has since product a variety of action, adventure, and role-playing games. The games produced by the California-based developer include the likes of Neverwinter Nights 2, Fallout: New Vegas, and The Outer Worlds.
In The Outer Worlds, players embark on a player-driven story with player's choices impacting the journey. The choices made during gameplay not only shape the story's progression but also affect character development, companion stories, and end game scenarios. The Outer Worlds also features a concept of flaws. The game identifies areas where the player struggles, thus creating more authentic heroes with imperfections.
As players experience the colony, they encounter a range of characters eager to join their crew. Each companion is equipped with unique abilities and comes with their own missions and motivations. The game also invites players to explore the corporate colony of Halcyon, situated on the galaxy's edge and run by a corporate board. For those looking for an immersive RPG game, The Outer Worlds is available for Nintendo Switch at a discounted price of $19.79 on Amazon for a limited time.
The Outer Worlds is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.