Having played the original Outcast and the re-release for modern systems Outcast 1.1, I can say with absolute certainty, that this is the best version of the game by far. The modern graphics and reimagined user interface make for a much more fluent experience. If you've played the previous games, and remember the frustrating aspects of navigating Okriana and Shamazaar, rest assured that the difficulty is almost gone this time around because you can get around faster by sprinting (as well as not being slowed when moving through Rizi fields) and you actually KNOW where you are going since your map now highlights all named NPCs. A quicker save function and The recreated visuals take some getting used to yet give the game a clean look. This is certainly the most beautiful we have seen Adelpha. That being said, the game could have used more polish still. I've experienced lots of visual glitches which, although never game breaking on version Hotfix 2, hurt the immersion the game is most known for. I also could not get behind the new intro sequence. I understand that the original cinematic does not hold up, but their replacement, a drawn 2D animation in the artistic style of Supergiant Games' cinematics feels unsuitable and stilted. If you have not played Outcast before, be warned that the first ~five hours are by far the most offputting. The progression in the first area after the tutorial is the most convoluted and the enemies are the strongest they will be during the game, relative to your own strength. The optimal progression path is not obvious and the game discourages you somewhat to follow it. Bottom line, although it does not come without its own shortcomings, this is a great pickup for anyone looking to get back into Adelpha. If you have not played the original and want to experience Outcast, this is also the version you should choose. If you have never heard of Outcast, play this if you don't find any better action adventure.
