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The Outer Worlds – reviews and rating

The Outer Worlds has an average rating of 86% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on October 25, 2019 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 81%.

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What critics praise
„The Outer Worlds finds inspiring success despite some rough edges, much like the team of space-faring adventurers it follows.“
9,3/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„Even with these unfortunate and evident shortcomings on the technical side, The Outer Worlds is a rewarding and ultimately intriguing adventure to partake in.“

Game info

Release date
Oct 25, 2019
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4Nintendo Switch
Genres
RPG
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher
Private Division
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of The Outer Worlds?

The Outer Worlds has an average rating of 86% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was The Outer Worlds released?

The Outer Worlds was released on October 25, 2019.

What platforms is The Outer Worlds available on?

The Outer Worlds is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Is The Outer Worlds worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 86%, The Outer Worlds is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to The Outer Worlds?

Games similar to The Outer Worlds are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
13 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,3
Best rating
9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #248 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 59 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 86%
  • Foreign critics14 reviews 75%
  • Players (RAWG)410 votes 81%

Local critics rate the game higher by 11 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 27 %
  • Recommended 54 %
  • Meh 16 %
  • Skip 2 %

410 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Oct 22, 2019
Even with these unfortunate and evident shortcomings on the technical side, The Outer Worlds is a rewarding and ultimately intriguing adventure to partake in. Delivering on that same kind of old-and-new synergy of RPG staples that have allowed this niche of AA-tier RPGs — limitations notwithstanding — to flourish in recent years. For those who’ve already experienced Obsidian’s beloved 3D envisioning...
9,3/10
Game Informer Oct 22, 2019
The Outer Worlds finds inspiring success despite some rough edges, much like the team of space-faring adventurers it follows.

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