Outback

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Outback is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Wafflesoft and was released on September 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Outback" is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Australia, where players must build and customize a base while facing dangerous wildlife. The game offers extensive customization options, including GUI, key-binds, and the choice between realistic or toon cell shading graphics. It supports 15 different languages, providing a personalized experience for a global audience.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a solid concept and potential for improvement, especially if the developer continues to work on it.
The developer is approachable and actively listens to player feedback, which is encouraging for future updates.
Despite its basic nature, the game runs smoothly and offers a straightforward interface, making it accessible for players.

The game feels incomplete and lacks depth, with many players noting it resembles an asset flip rather than a polished product.
There are significant issues with gameplay balance, such as excessive NPCs and zombies, which detract from the overall experience.
The developer's lack of a clear development roadmap and concerns about trustworthiness have led to skepticism about the game's future.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being largely unoriginal, resembling an asset flip with minimal improvements, and featuring a mix of both appealing elements, like water reflections, and significant shortcomings. Many users express dissatisfaction with the cartoonish style, which detracts from visibility and overall immersion, while acknowledging that despite these graphical flaws, the game still holds some entertainment value. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics require substantial enhancement to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are a mix of good (water reflections) and very poor - very early development highlights how much more work is needed regarding the graphics.”
- “The game is pretty much an asset flip with a bit of tinkering, but that tinkering is just the developer getting his aesthetic into the game rather than improving the shortcomings of the base asset kit or trying to enhance the overall product.”
- “Remove the cartoon graphics from the setting; it looks really bad and you can't see anything with it. (Yeah, you can disable it, but it's a stupid option in my opinion.)”
- “While the graphics, sound effects, and gameplay are on the low side, this doesn't make this a bad game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users express a desire for a more developed story in the game, suggesting that a narrative explaining the motivations of characters, such as the antagonistic rednecks, would enhance the overall experience. The current lack of a compelling storyline leaves players wanting more context and depth to the gameplay.
- “The store page description tells you that you have to build something, but what if there was a story behind it all, a story behind why the rednecks want to kill you?”
- “Another thing I'd like to see about this game is a story.”
- “The store page description tells you that you have to build something, but what if there was a story behind it all, a story behind why the rednecks want to kill you, etc.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being shallow, primarily revolving around a basic survival system without any meaningful engagement or representation of Aussie culture. While the graphics and sound effects are also considered subpar, some players still find value in the game despite its limitations.
- “I'd suggest picking it up for a laugh at Aussie culture, but there isn't any Aussie culture in it, nor is there really any gameplay other than a hollow shell of a survival system. Don't expect to be off making some classy mansion with electronics throughout; you're better off getting Rust.”
- “While the graphics, sound effects, and gameplay are on the low side, this doesn't make this a bad game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as a key selling point, with players initially drawn to it for its comedic potential. However, there are concerns about the review system, as users have noted discrepancies in the attribution of helpfulness and humor to their reviews.
- “When I first saw this game on sale, I bought it as a joke because I thought it would be funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that the game's optimization may require a more powerful PC to run smoothly, suggesting that performance issues could be a concern for those with lower-end hardware.
- “Damn, I need to buy a better performance PC already.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops make it unplayable at times.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong preference for prioritizing game quality over monetization strategies, indicating a willingness to tolerate lower-quality graphics if it means avoiding microtransactions.
- “I appreciate that the game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The absence of aggressive microtransactions makes the game much more enjoyable; I can focus on gameplay rather than constantly being prompted to buy something.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes player experience over monetization, providing optional purchases that don't impact the core gameplay.”
- “I'd much rather put up with placeholder graphics than microtransactions.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential content locked behind a paywall.”