Rashid Sayed
GamingBoltThe Outer Worlds Review – The Definition of a Mixed-Bag
Published 10/30/2019
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/25/2019
The Outer Worlds
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.
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- Obsidian Entertainment
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- Private Division
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82
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79
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82
84 scored reviews
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84
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50–100
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The critic average is 82 across 84 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10038 reviews · 45%
80–8925 reviews · 30%
70–799 reviews · 11%
Below 7012 reviews · 14%
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Greg Wheeler
TheReviewGeekA Well-Worn Blast From The Past
Published 10/29/2019
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75
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesThe Outer Worlds - Easy Allies Review
Published 10/29/2019
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharles Hartford
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘The Outer Worlds’ – Overthrowing Corporate Tyranny Never Felt So Good
Published 10/28/2019
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalOmi Koulas
Checkpoint GamingColourful but clunky space adventure
Published 10/25/2019
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Boxer
The GuardianThe Outer Worlds review – a planet-sized helping of fun
Published 10/24/2019
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrank Streva
Niche GamerThe Outer Worlds Review - Niche GamerThe Outer Worlds Review - Niche Gamer
Published 10/24/2019
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Hemming
Cubed3The Outer Worlds (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 10/24/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLloyd Coombes
Daily MirrorThe Outer Worlds review: Choice and consequence among the stars
Published 10/24/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Martin
VG247The Outer Worlds review: a genuinely funny RPG straight out of cryostasis - VG247
Published 10/23/2019
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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