The Outer Worlds

It's ok. This isn't New Vegas. However, it is a solid clone of the 3D Fallout formula with both charm and dullness. On one hand, the game has a lot of color, cool armor and weapons. On another hand, the writing, like Fallout 4, is kinda eh. It's not terrible, but it is clearly lacking compared to New Vegas and its script. Characters and factions end up being less interesting than the various Fallout factions that are so fascinating. The game has phobia systems, where you gain the opportunity to get a perk point in exchange for a few stats being lowered by one when near certain types of enemies. Cool right? At the same time, the game only has three ammo types. THREE. How many does New Vegas have? 65, when factoring in sub types like armor piercing. To me, every weapon in the game being railroaded into three ammo types is kinda flaccid. At least the weapons are diverse. I noticed you can't buy it on Steam anymore, but the newer re-release might be the same game for the most part. On a deep sale, I would give it a try. It might scratch a Fallout itch.

Game does every single element well, there is nothing done badly, and the writing and world can be interesting at times. The landscapes are also very pretty. But the problem is, for me at least, there is nothing there... it feels more like content than an actual game. You walk around in the same gameplay loop, with exploration which is fine, combat which is fine, and dialog which is fine, but nothing "pops". After exploring several location, getting all the companions and levelling substantially I can't find a reason to keep playing. The inital premise is interesting, but after resolving the issue with Edgewater there is nothing I care about in the story. I would recommend playing something with a bit more soul, for example, Cyberpunk 2077, which has many elements which are worse than the Outer Worlds, but has a mesmarising atmosphere and world. Or New Vegas, which is outdated but the writing is still top notch. Or Breath of the Wild.... and I could keep going on. I don't hate this game, but I just struggle to justify its existence. Its not a scam by any means, and you could very well decide if you like it or not within the alloted 2 hour refund time. However, if you are searching for something truly captivating, there are much better options, and I wouldn't recommend your valuable time on this game. PS: DO NOT give into the corporate bullsh*t of the publisher, they removed this edition to force players into buying the new one. Do not acquiesce! Pirate if you need