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Outcast: Second Contact

Appeal · Nov 14, 2017

PC · PS4 · Xbox One

Teen

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Outcast – Second Contact is the complete Remake of the cult title Outcast, the first 3D open-world game in video game history and pioneer in the modern action-adventure genre. Take the role of Cutter Slade, a tried and true elite soldier, sent on a last resort mission to an alien planet. Explore a magnificent world mixing science and magic, discover exotic indigenous cities, face fierce enemies and attempt to learn the secrets of an advanced civilization. Make the right choices in this living world and its ecosystem, because your success depends on the destiny of these two universes.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 6.5 (11 critics) · Gamer 8.3

7.4

PlayStation 4

Critic 6.0 (12 critics) · No ratings yet

Xbox One

Critic 6.3 (5 critics) · Gamer 4.4

6.0

Critic reviews

  • Wccftech.com

    Rosh Kelly · Dec 04, 2017

    7.0
    While it might once have been the Game of the Year, age and experience have robbed Outcast of its original magic. Luckily, most of that has been replaced by an exciting return to the old and an interesting look back at what the landscape of games used to be.
  • COGconnected

    Nicholas Plouffe · Nov 27, 2017

    6.0
    Massive visual improvements definitely count for something, but when you can’t fix the original problems with a game’s dated mechanics and design, there’s not much else you can do. Outcast: Second Contact is a solid attempt at returning to the original classic, but it’s far from perfect. Fans might be rejoicing at a chance to relive the journey and brush up on all the lore, but just about anyone else should wait until there’s a sale.
  • PS Lifestyle

    Blake Grundman · Nov 20, 2017

    5.5
    Easily the most off-putting aspect of Outcast are the dialog recordings. When so much effort has been put into remastering the score and the visual presentation, why these glorified midis were not given the same treatment is beyond me.
  • PC Gamer

    Richard Cobbett · Nov 20, 2017

    8.2
    It covers up the often awkward combat and movement, and adds immeasurably to just running around and exploring and learning Talan culture in a way James Cameron can only wish folks wanted for the Na'vi. Adelpha remains a wonderful world to spend time in, and its story knows exactly how long you'll want to do so. It remains a shame we never got the planned sequel, but at least its legend and legacy now live on in style.

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