Outcast - A New Beginning

Critic reviews

• ZTGD

  Ken McKown · Apr 04, 2024

  7.5

  Outcast: A New Beginning is a weird game. On one hand it looks and feels great at times, while other times it feels a little janky. Still there is a lot to love here, even with all the talking. Seriously can we wrap it up? If you have nostalgia for the original, this is a no-brainer, for new fans I think it is worth checking out. It feels like a game we don’t often get anymore, and it is just fun to play when it is clicking. Recommend keeping your eye on this one, just maybe not at full price.

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• Nexus Hub

  Andrew Logue · Mar 28, 2024

  7.0

  Wrapping up, how much you enjoy Outcast – A New Beginning will depend on your tolerance for a traditional open-world game that can feel a decade behind the curve. I enjoyed it most during the first dozen or so hours (of about 25 if you just focus on the main quest tasks) as the jet pack allowed me to tear around Adelpha and stay mobile during firefights. The problem is it does too little to differentiate itself in the long run - with only a handful of scripted mission sequences that don’t boil down to busywork followed by a cutscene – and it never comes close to feeling like a classic PC sandbox either. On the upside, Outcast – A New Beginning also never felt like it was wasting my time by pretending to be more than it is.

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• New Game Network

  Ben Thomas · Mar 24, 2024

  5.5

  With movement and combat upgrades, Outcast – A New Beginning eventually comes close to being a decent open-world shooter, but terrible fetch quests, bland activities, tech issues, and narrative gaffes mean that the colorful world of Adelpha does not bear enough fruit.

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• NerdBurglars Gaming

  Dan · Mar 22, 2024

  7.5

  Outcast: A New Beginning impresses with its vibrant, immersive environments and straightforward gameplay, offering an engaging shooter experience without overwhelming players with complex tutorials. However, it's held back by technical issues with performance as well as distorted voice audio, stiff character animations, and a soundtrack that occasionally feels out of place. Despite these drawbacks, the game's solid mechanics and captivating world-building make it a worthwhile journey for those seeking a fun, albeit flawed, action-adventure.

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• Checkpoint Gaming

  Victor Tan · Mar 15, 2024

  7.0

  Outcast – A New Beginning presents an exciting adventure into the planet of Adelpha. While the innovative combat and environmental interactions are fun, the game is too similar to other open-world RPGs to truly stand out. Exploring Adelpha in its entirety is also challenging because several bugs hamper your progress, sometimes even crashing your game. The game may not break the barrier into greatness, but you can still easily have a good time if you look past the flaws.

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• Video Chums

  A.J. Maciejewski · Mar 15, 2024

  8.0

  Outcast - A New Beginning doesn't feel like a modern game and that's actually its primary appeal so if you have fond memories of 15 year old action adventure games then you'll love what's in store for you in this open-ended planet-exploring journey.

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