If you own the original Outward base game and The Three Brothers DLC on GOG.COM, you can redeem a free digital copy of Outward Definitive Edition.
Outward Soundtrack is available
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The Definitive Edition delivers the ultimate experience for Outward players.
It is not just a visual...
The Definitive Edition delivers the ultimate experience for Outward players.
It is not just a visual overhaul, but naturally combines the new mechanics and features from Outward and both DLCs, The Soroboreans and The Three Brothers, to make it feel like a brand new experience. Beside the new weapons, dungeons and DLCs unique mechanics, you can also expect quality of life improvements. Adventurers, now is your best chance to explore the world of Aurai!
Outward delivers an immersive RPG experience coupled with survival gameplay, offering a deeply-rewarding challenge for the most avid gamers.
Just your everyday traveler
As an ordinary adventurer, you’ll not only have to hide or defend yourself against threatening creatures, but also brave the hazardous environmental conditions, protect yourself against infectious diseases, make sure you get enough sleep, and stay hydrated. Embark on perilous expeditions across untamed lands to reach new cities, undertake varied missions and discover hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies.
Tackle the challenges solo or co-op
In order to survive in the dazzling yet deadly world of Aurai, you’ll have to be cunning, clever and prepared. Devise diverse strategies to defeat your foes and don’t neglect your basic needs, sharing your journey with a friend, locally or online.
City Building Mechanic: Rebuilding Sirocco:
Create your own landmark in Aurai by helping the population to survive in this ruthless world! With the new City Building mechanic, you are part of rebuilding the Refugee Camp into New Sirocco.
Enchantment System
Armor up and get stronger as you can enhance your weapons, trinkets and armors through the enchanting system! From increasing damage, weather resistance, elemental damage, personalization and even more, you will find your perfect enchantment among over 85 recipes.
Survive in the wilds as you explore the land
Play solo or cooperatively, split screen locally or online
Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting
Constant auto-saving means you must live with your decisions
This game has a lot of flaws. Some of them are not bugs but features. Combat is difficult... or it is extremely easy. The well stocked, well rested bandits in their lair fall by the dozen to your bow, but the pair of desperate bandits in the wild that are half starved will survive your traps, ambush, and make you burn all your pathetic abilities and still beat you down.
My biggest complaint is that you get stronger though your gear. Wander and train and study all you want, you never get more HP or devastating skills, but that sword over there will make you legendary. As a retired Soldier, I can honestly state that the person behind the weapon matters a lot more than the weapon itself. I find the lack of character development sad (there are abilities, but they do not live up to their name of "breakthrough" abilities. Also, you need to pay someone to teach you new things - there is no exp). I do not understand why I can swing a sword every day but never get better at it. Does my character have some sort of wasting disease?
This style might appeal to some, but I found it to be overly disappointing.
Just save your sanity and avoid this game. Playing this game for over 40 hours and the further i get the more I wonder if the devs actually played their own game.
The combat just effing sucks. I have tried different builds/weapons now and its just stupid. Skills have some sort of ridiculous locked delay where it locks you into a slowmo animation for a second after you execute your skill where you cant do ANYTHING while the enemy can just hit you as much as they want to. Im done.
F this game. And F the combat. And devs, stop making the combat design, just outsource it.
If it is on sale, buy it. Outward is a unique open world game in that it takes bits from multiple genres. I have given it 5 stars not because it is perfect, but because this game is so solid in the areas that they wanted to deliver on. Let me breakdown my thoughts.
- There is a crafting system that includes a nomber of weapons, clothes, food, potions, etc. But it has that DayZ extreme survivalist feel. Weather, temp, and other environmental effects can cause a number of debuffs if you are not properly dressed or don't have the proper consumables needed. Naturally, there are a number of potions, teas, food, etc. that will 'cure' you. I love this kind of challenge. But if you don't, this game is not for you.
- There is a large array of weapons and magic. Skills are purchased from trainers and there is not a level system. It is all based on gear. Again, this could be a pro/con depending on player. I like not having to worry about where to dump points for a change. This also is great because there are no classes either! You can use what ever weapon, armor, magic you need to for a certain quest, situation, or play style.
- Co-op mode is where this game absolutely shines. Y'know how people want to play Mount and Blade or Skyrim w/ friends? Well this nails that! No mods needed! Online AND Splitscreen! Too few open world RPGs have this included. This is why this game is an absolute 5 for me.
Improvements:
- I wish you could enter more of the buildings in the game. Cities in this game have sooo many buildings in them! They look cool & unique, but you can only enter a handful of them which is disappointing. The buildings you can go into are very detailed!
- Ability to interact with more NPCs. Lots of mobile & unique looking NPCs but you can only talk to a few
- Major lack of lore makes it not as interesting or immersive. Dialogue includes hints, but you are left w/ so many questions
Outward 2 is in the works! I am very excited for the next installment.
This game is harsh to the newcomer, the learning curve is cruel, but for a good reason. The survival aspect is often neglected in adventure games, you must learn how to live efficiently to prosper. The game really shines at the coop feature - imagine Skyrim ou Dark Souls I with a fully integrated mechanic like this?
Buy it, and try to not ragequit at your first couple dozen of deaths
If you like otehr games like Runescape Dragonwilds or Enshrouded then this game has all of that and more, the graphics on this game are also excellent and the playability is very much on par with those other titles mentioned. I got this for 8 dollars, what a steal, over 60 hours in and I haven't even cleared the 1st and 2nd zones. Lets hope it keeps delivering. Man worth every penny!
