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Outriders – reviews and rating

Outriders has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on April 1, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X. Metacritic score is 74, players on RAWG rate the game 71%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Outriders lived up to every single expectation I had and then some.“
What critics criticize
„Outriders is an exciting evolution of the third-person shooter genre, with thrilling sci-fi powers and satisfying gunplay that makes nearly every battle feel fast-paced and gripping until the last enemy drops.“

Game info

Release date
Apr 1, 2021
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SPS4Xbox One
Genres
ShooterAdventureActionRPG
Developer
People Can Fly
Publisher
Square Enix
Age rating
ESRB: Mature
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

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About game

OUTRIDERS is a 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter set in an original, dark and desperate sci-fi universe.

As mankind bleeds out in the trenches of Enoch, you’ll create your own Outrider and embark on a journey across the hostile planet.

With rich storytelling spanning a diverse world, you’ll leave behind the slums and shanty towns of the First City and traverse forests, mountains and desert in the pursuit of a mysterious signal.

Combining intense gunplay with violent powers and an arsenal of increasingly twisted weaponry and gear-sets, OUTRIDERS offers countless hours of gameplay from one of the finest shooter developers in the industry – People Can Fly.

FAQ

What is the rating of Outriders?

Outriders has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Outriders released?

Outriders was released on April 1, 2021.

What platforms is Outriders available on?

Outriders is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.

How long does it take to beat Outriders?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Outriders.

Is Outriders worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Outriders is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Outriders?

Games similar to Outriders are for example Crisis Core: -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Hitman 3, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Mundaun.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #176 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 64 % of games
  • #80 of 189 games released in 2021 on PC better than 58 % of games
  • #43 of 83 games released in 2021 on PS5 better than 49 % of games
  • #33 of 74 games released in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S better than 56 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics11 reviews 75%
  • MetacriticMetascore 74%
  • Players (RAWG)25 votes 71%

Local critics rate the game higher by 10 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 32 %
  • Recommended 14 %
  • Meh 43 %
  • Skip 11 %

25 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 9, 2021
Outriders is an exciting evolution of the third-person shooter genre, with thrilling sci-fi powers and satisfying gunplay that makes nearly every battle feel fast-paced and gripping until the last enemy drops. The memorable planet of Enoch alongside a steady flow of loot with plenty of promising ways to mod and enhance your weapons and armor are both strong motivators to see the game to its conclusion...

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