The Outer Worlds 2 | Review

[Kals_Els]

@BadNews

…ething praised like BG3 felt force and shallow where it’s like whatever to me. I truly think Obsidian needs to add romance option to their games because it does generate more fans. I think business-wise it makes sense to have option even if it’s forced because people do enjoy that option in RPGs . As for the discourse around this game it def feels like xbox tax . Like extra eyes are put on Steam CCU, people more critical to every aspect of a game , and saying stuff where game is only worth $30 . It feels different than other discourse around games . Funny thing about ccu it doesn’t track other platforms . Last I checked the game is #6 on psn best sellers which would place it ahead of a popular game like arc raiders . It’s why I dislike steam ccu chats because doesn’t consider other platforms

The funny part is that Avowed actually does have romance with Löwyn and Kai, it’s just the Kai romance doesn’t have any impact.

While the Löwyn romance is a tragedy.

[Mort]

@BadNews

Personally I don’t care for romance options in games because it’s usually so shallow tbh. Even something praised like BG3 felt force and shallow where it’s like whatever to me. I truly think Obsidian needs to add romance option to their games because it does generate more fans. I think business-wise it makes sense to have option even if it’s forced because people do enjoy that option in RPGs .

I think it’s fun, and it adds another layer to the characters and often to group dynamics etc. I also enjoy the tensions, the flirting and how it just feels more real. It doesn’t have to be a deep, profound love saga to add something to the game.

[Kals_Els]

@Mort

I think it’s fun, and it adds another layer to the characters and often to group dynamics etc. I also enjoy the tensions, the flirting and how it just feels more real. It doesn’t have to be a deep, profound love saga to add something to the game.

I think Cyberpunk 2077 did romance the best, because everyone isn’t protagsexual.

[SheepDip]

@Kals_Els

I think Cyberpunk 2077 did romance the best, because everyone isn’t protagsexual.

I agree with this. Generally, characters feel more authored and “real” when they have specific traits/histories/preferences rather than just mirroring and conforming to what the player wants.

[BadNews]

@Mort

I think it’s fun, and it adds another layer to the characters and often to group dynamics etc. I also enjoy the tensions, the flirting and how it just feels more real. It doesn’t have to be a deep, profound love saga to add something to the game.

For sure, it’s amazing when done right . I liked how mass effect 2 did it. Like in mass effect your squad can hate you and romance options didn’t feel too force like how certain games do it these days. I think when done right it’s a very good system because does create better memories about the game .

I think for obsidian , maybe not having the option makes characters less memorable for some because I noticed with other RPGs support characters are more memorable than obsidian support characters. I truly think the lack of relationships might be the reason why

@Kals_Els

I think Cyberpunk 2077 did romance the best, because everyone isn’t protagsexual.

Nailed it. That’s my issue with some games . It’s okay if some characters aren’t romantically interested in the character . I think it would be cooler in games if there’s a system that punishes your character for certain decisions . Like character x should never want to befriend or be interested in you if you did certain actions

[Resist]

It’s not because he game doesn’t have romance or whatever Xbox is going through as a business. It’s because grifters online have spent the last five years trashing the Outer Worlds and tarnishing the franchise’s reputation.

[RolzRavz]

18 or so hours in. Playing on the xbox ally x. I think its a good Xbox ally x game because its very vanilla.

Nothing really amazed me so far at the same time there is just enough to keep you engaged

So far it is inferior to Part 1 for me in terms of choices, world, characters and companions. I liked the first part because it was lot more relatable in terms of the state of the world, companions were more endearing and dialogue is less biblical and convoluted. I also loved in the first part the choice I made in the first planet and the outcome was crazy.

this keeping in the good books of factions like in star wars outlaws is not working for me. The humor and the tone shown in the trailers also did not come across well in the game and so far its once again just fine/bland

I like the traits, how certain traits can do things differently, I enjoy the companions on missions and playing on hard, they help and I did not find that they die as often as people complained.

The first island was perfect size but the choice at the end felt anti climactic but may be it will play a big role in the end. The second island is intriguing and pretty but its barren and purposely stretched out with large barren empty spaces.