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Outward

Outward

Released: 3/26/2019

Outward offers an immersive RPG experience coupled with realistic gameplay, as well as deeply-rewarding challenges for the most avid gamers. As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, and stay hydrated. Embark on risky expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake important missions, and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies. In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be clever… and prepared. Sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online, is also greatly encouraged! - Survive in the wilds as you explore the lands - Play solo or cooperatively, split screen locally or online - Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context - Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting - A unique experience at every playthrough

Outward offers an immersive RPG experience coupled with realistic gameplay, as well as deeply-rewarding challenges for the most avid gamers. As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, and stay hydrated. Embark on risky expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake important missions, and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies. In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be clever… and prepared. Sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online, is also greatly encouraged! - Survive in the wilds as you explore the lands - Play solo or cooperatively, split screen locally or online - Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context - Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting - A unique experience at every playthrough

Outward offers an immersive RPG experience coupled with realistic gameplay, as well as deeply-rewarding challenges for the most avid gamers. As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, and stay hydrated. Embark on risky expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake important missions, and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies. In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be clever… and prepared. Sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online, is also greatly encouraged! - Survive in the wilds as you explore the lands - Play solo or cooperatively, split screen locally or online - Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context - Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting - A unique experience at every playthrough

Critics
65
Metacritic
71

Score Breakdown

65.2

Critic Average

41 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

71

Metacritic User Score

204 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
-5.8
Combined Disparity
-5.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

40 launch window (98%)1 late (2%)