Platforms
- PCApr 01, 20217.2playscore7.119 Critics7.344.2K Players
- PlayStation 5Apr 01, 20217.5playscore7.429 Critics7.810.4K Players
- Xbox Series X|SApr 01, 20216.7playscore7.225 Critics5.48.02K Players
- PlayStation 4Apr 01, 20217.5playscore7.53 Critics7.83.78K Players
- Xbox OneApr 01, 20216.8playscore7.64 Critics5.58.33K Players
87 critic reviews · 11 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Outriders absolutely excels when it lets combat, solid gunplay, and supremely satisfying abilities do the talking. Its unique blend of aggression really is something to behold in action. Rubbish characters, the requirement to maintain an online connection and couple with servers, and various technical hitches hold it back from greatness, but they don't muddy the picture so much to dissuade a recommendation. Outriders is pretty class in motion.
Liam Croft · Feb 15, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full reviewStill, despite my final moments kind of being ruined, I really enjoyed my time with Outriders. It cracks into the crowded looter-shooter genre and carves out a niche, all while telling an entertaining story. Its character-building is top-notch, its PvE gameplay is challenging and rewarding, and despite not being a live-service game it comes complete with end-game content that is more robust than most games that are trying to be live-service.
Ed McGlone · May 19, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewOutriders is a fine shooter carried by its spectacular special abilities, but some might lose interest in the underwhelming story and repetitive gameplay.
Abraham Kobylanski · May 04, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full reviewOutriders is a fun looter-shooter game where both the action and RPG parts of the formula are exceedingly well done. It does falter at the endgame, though, and it comes with a myriad of technical issues, not to mention an antiquated world structure; bear all of that in mind if you're looking to purchase at full price.
Alessio Palumbo · May 03, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewOutriders is a perfect storm. A shiny new game to show off these new consoles. The fact that it launched day and date onto Game Pass has definitely helped with its success, as has the fact that gamers are hungry for new experiences.
Ken McKown · Apr 28, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewOutriders offers some genuinely great sci-fi action, alongside some really interesting world and creature design that I'd love to see more of. Its mostly satisfying take on RPG loot progression is well worth putting up with a lackluster story, a few clunky interfaces, and some lingering technical issues. Outriders is the good kind of grind - especially if you're into goo-ifying your enemies with a couple of friends.
Jon Ryan · Apr 16, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full reviewOutriders is the type of game where players get what they put in. For those who want a pick-up and put-down RPG with an emphasis on story, Outriders has that covered. For those who want hundreds of hours of gameplay in tense and adrenaline-pumping combat with powerful builds, Outriders has that covered too.
Joshua Duckworth · Apr 15, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDespite all of the ways that Outriders is stuck in the past, the moment-to-moment gameplay is so compelling that it’s impossible to say it’s not a blast -- especially with friends. It’s also remarkably expansive in its crafting and skill trees, with plenty of ways to customize your playstyle.
David Burdette · Apr 14, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIts combat mechanic is one of the best in its genre in years. Unlike its contemporaries in the same field, which are stereotyped as having vanilla storylines, this game’s story is engaging and awe-inducing. When this game works, it will send you on a fantastic journey worth going through. As soon as it fails, however, it fails tremendously.
Rhett Roxl · Apr 13, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewOutriders offers some interesting ideas and for the most part feels great to control and play. However, its bland world and tiresome structure makes it a title that I don't see myself returning to much in the future.
Logan Moore · Apr 12, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
Community Reviews
So this game is so GREAT SO FAR! very good coop. More players the better on this one. This game is a mixture of, dying light, Gears of war, and boarderlands! The movement i would say is like Gears of war! The customs of guns and outfits remind me of boarderlands, and dying light kinda like the story missions a bit. I Dont like how many guns and different special things they do with short amount of time to enjoy the perks. You get new weapons and clothes fast like boarderlands. Theres different power skills that you get and switching them does make a difference in the game. Some powers you have to choose correctly or the battles last forever or even a fail. I like how you can make the levels more hard which makes sense because your characters level up which makes them stronger. I like how coop you have different powers. And i this game would be great to play with your kid or with adult friends. Some battles are everywhere!! The more the group the better because it brings more action!! Bombs and guns and explosions! Reason why i rated not a 10, because the game does become repetitive! So you might want to play a different game or take a break. It becomes the the same thing. Over and over. I wish they would have put different things in the game like, motorcycles, trucks, that you can drive. and ways to buy parts and wheels. Right now, you can buy parts but cant drive!!. But, Other then repetitiveness. The game i do recommend. Great solo, better with friends!!
Reviewed on PS5Played this 9 months after launch on Xbox Game Pass. Even coming off of Halo Infinite, the gunplay in Outriders was really fun. The unlocking of new skills and weapons/armor is extremely satisfying. And while each new gun or new armor piece is only a little better than the last, it feels like you are constantly getting stronger, getting new buffs, or being tempted to try different gun mod combos. As a sci-fi fan, I really enjoyed the story. It won't win any awards, but I really grew to like the characters. And near the end, I made a guess of what I expected the end to be only for People Can Fly to pull a good unexpected twist. I loved how the combat was extremely fast paced, especially in comparison to Gears. If a story expansion is released, I will very likely return to this game.
Reviewed on Series X|SIf you like tps games with story you must play <3.
Reviewed on PCAmazing game! I really enjoyed playing with my buddy in coop campaign. Various environments in which we travel are the main plus point for this game. Graphics are great too along with gameplay. You need to do each and every side mission in this since it has its own plot with cutscenes. I don't know why low rating is given for this game but I would say just buy this.
Reviewed on PCA solid 7.5. If you enjoy looter shooters, you will like this game. :white_check_mark:Game Play :white_check_mark:Story :white_check_mark:Sound :no_entry:Graphics :no_entry:Buggy
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- Rated on PC
- Rated on Series X|S
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- Rated on XB1
- Rated on PS5
About the game
OUTRIDERS is a 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter set in an original, dark and desperate sci-fi universe.
As mankind bleeds out in the trenches of Enoch, you’ll create your own Outrider and embark on a journey across the hostile planet.
With rich storytelling spanning a diverse world, you’ll leave behind the slums and shanty towns of the First City and traverse forests, mountains and desert in the pursuit of a mysterious signal.