The Outer Worlds 2 Review

The Outer Worlds 2 debuts tomorrow, here's what early reviews are saying

The Outer Worlds 2 delivers a rich RPG experience with flexible combat, and meaningful player choices that enhance replayability. Critics praise its sharp writing and engaging companions, noting that despite some familiar flaws, it stands out as a well-crafted and compelling sequel.Read Entire Article

The Outer Worlds 2 is everything I wanted in a sequel — and it's learned one big lesson from Baldur's Gate 3

If you're going to learn from a game, Baldur's Gate 3 is a good one, and The Outer Worlds 2 learns a valuable lesson in companionship.

'The Outer Worlds 2' Review: Possibly The Best RPG Yet From One Of The Masters Of The Genre

Stepping foot onto the flagship of the mega-corporation Auntie’s Choice is seeing the horrors of capitalism laid bare – robots dart in your direction, in a cacophony of blaring advertisements, and burning your retinas with blazing neon lights. It was one of the most overwhelming moments I’ve had in a game in years, and then it dawned on me – this is really just a physical manifestation of going to a website and being frustratedly met with a doze…

The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't quite reach the stars

The Outer Worlds 2 is a bigger, mostly better sequel to its RPG predecessor, but it lacks the depth and reactivity in crucial areas

Review: 'The Outer Worlds 2' is a fun but flawed space odyssey

Microsoft developer Obsidian Entertainment has had quite the year. In February, the studio launched Avowed, its fantasy RPG, followed by the co-op sequel Grounded 2 going into early access in July. Now, it’s rounding out the year with The Outer Worlds 2, a sequel to its highly acclaimed 2019 sci-fi RPG.Obsidian’s games are known for their deep writing and worldbuilding, with an emphasis on player choice. In Avowed and The Outer Worlds, players a…

The Outer Worlds 2 Review

A sequel that sharpens Obsidian’s RPG formula with smarter writing and better combat.