Outlanders

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 134 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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Outlanders is a single-player strategy game with exceptional gameplay and sensational visuals. As a town-builder, you'll guide charming folk in search of a simpler life, managing resources and jobs while respecting their individual desires and personal goals. The game features a unique system where you cannot control characters directly, but instead, create an environment that guides them towards success. The campaign provides a rich and immersive experience, making Outlanders a must-try for strategy enthusiasts.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Outlanders offers a charming and relaxing city-building experience with cute graphics and engaging gameplay that balances challenge and simplicity.
  • The game features a variety of unique levels and objectives, providing a satisfying sense of progression and replayability, especially with the addition of optional quests.
  • Players appreciate the soothing music and sound design, which enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a great game for casual play or longer sessions.
  • Some players have experienced technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, particularly on certain hardware setups.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, with some levels feeling overly similar and lacking in variety, leading to a desire for more content and levels.
  • Resource management, particularly food scarcity, can be frustrating, as it often requires a significant amount of villagers to be assigned to food gathering, which can hinder progress on other tasks.
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, described as cute and visually appealing. Players appreciate the relaxing and immersive experience created by the stunning visuals, which complement the engaging gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and are considered a standout feature.

    • “The art style is unique and comfortable.”
    • “Outlanders stands out with its original graphics that create a pleasant visual experience.”
    • “The game's rich sound design and uplifting soundtrack perfectly complement its stunning visuals, making for an immersive and memorable gaming experience.”
    • “The graphics are quite cute.”
    • “The graphics are very cute.”
    • “- plain and clean graphic style (totally fits with the character of the game)”
  • story20 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by unique and engaging missions that blend resource management with charming narratives, offering both a campaign mode and optional quests that enhance replayability. While the base game lacks a cohesive overarching story, the DLCs introduce serial narratives that add depth and variety to the gameplay experience. Overall, players appreciate the balance of challenge and charm in the storytelling, making it a delightful city-building experience.

    • “The story for each level is unique and engaging.”
    • “Set in the picturesque outlands, this charming town-building game offers a unique blend of compelling storytelling, intricate strategy, and a refreshing sense of harmony.”
    • “There isn't a cohesive story per se in the base game, but that is simply due to the nature of the game's design. (Note: there is somewhat of a serial narrative in one of the DLCs, which was an interesting and engaging way of explaining the challenges.)”
    • “This is both a calming game and a stress-inducing game if you want to finish all the goals; it is yours to make with sandbox and story modes.”
    • “The campaign mode is an absolute delight, as it unfolds through a series of increasingly complex mission-based levels.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging and relaxing experience, combining simple mechanics with strategic depth that evolves as players progress. While the charming graphics and soothing atmosphere enhance the overall enjoyment, some minor bugs and unclear mechanics have been noted, though they do not significantly detract from the fun. Players appreciate the ability to plan and manage their towns, making it a captivating experience that can be both casual and immersive.

    • “The best strategy game I've played, incredibly peaceful and just the right amount of difficulty, amazing graphics and gameplay.”
    • “It takes all the essential mechanics of a strategy game and brings them into a very relaxing experience.”
    • “Adorable aesthetics, fun gameplay, a lengthy campaign that can get pretty challenging, great game to either chill with for a bit or get sucked into for hours.”
    • “But there are currently a few minor gameplay issues which disproportionately undermine the fun.”
    • “I'm sure there's some underlying mechanic dictating how this works, but it's super unclear.”
    • “The visuals and music are very relaxing while you get into a city building gameplay that may look easy at the beginning, but gains complexity as you keep going from level to level.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall therapeutic experience of gameplay. Many players appreciate the uplifting soundtrack and rich sound design, which complement the stunning visuals and create an immersive atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with the abrupt transitions between day and night music, leading to repetitive silence during fast-paced play.

    • “Animation and art is incredible, and I can't get over the music and sound design.”
    • “The game's rich sound design and uplifting soundtrack perfectly complement its stunning visuals, making for an immersive and memorable gaming experience.”
    • “The design is beautiful, and the soundtrack and sound effects blend very well to create a relaxing environment.”
    • “Sound and music is unremarkable but no complaints there (I tend to turn off music anyways).”
    • “The music also rather jarringly ends at night, restarting at dawn, so if you're playing on high speed you get about 30 seconds of music, 30 seconds of silence, repeated ad nauseum.”
    • “The music also rather jarringly ends at night, restarting at dawn, so if you're playing on high speed you get about 30 seconds of music, 30 seconds of silence, repeated ad nauseum.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Outlanders" is widely praised for its soothing color palette and vibrant landscapes, which enhance immersion and create a charming, engaging experience. Players appreciate the game's original graphics and relaxing ambiance, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a casual city-building adventure. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as fantastic and visually captivating.

    • “Visually, Outlanders is a feast for the eyes, with vibrant, atmospheric landscapes that draw you in and leave a lasting impression.”
    • “The soft colors used in the game are soothing to the eyes, adding to the immersion and charming atmosphere of the adventure.”
    • “I really like the atmosphere and how the game is styled.”
    • “If you're looking for a casual city-building game with a relaxing atmosphere and creative challenges, you'll like Outlanders.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers engaging settlement building and farming elements, some users feel that certain tasks can become tedious and repetitive. The lack of combat or varied challenges may contribute to a sense of monotony for some players. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre but may not hold the interest of those seeking more dynamic gameplay.

    • “But there are a few cases where it's tedious to implement the changes you want.”
    • “There's no combat, no scares, and mostly just farming and eating so far.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes that require them to restart the game after 30-60 minutes of play. This persistent problem detracts from the overall experience and hampers gameplay.

    • “The only problem is the game constantly freezes and never unfreezes.”
    • “I can play for 30-60 minutes until the game freezes again and I have to close out of the game and reopen it.”
    • “Buggy”
  • replayability3 mentions

    While some players note a sense of redundancy over time, the game's structure of digestible levels enhances replayability by consistently presenting new challenges. This design allows players to progress smoothly from one task to the next, making it easier to engage with the game repeatedly.

    • “The fact that the game is broken up into digestible levels makes it a lot more playable for me, because you are always faced with a new challenge. Once you accomplish the task, you move on to the next level instead of trying to figure out what you want to do next.”
    • “However, in terms of replayability, I found that after playing for a while, some redundancy sets in.”
    • “The fact that the game is broken up into digestible levels ends up making it a lot more playable for me, because you are always faced with a new challenge.”
    • “Once you accomplish the task, you move on to the next level instead of trying to figure out what you want to do next.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and wholesome, particularly enjoying the ability to connect with others and share daily experiences. This sense of community and positivity makes it a recommended choice for those seeking a feel-good gaming experience.

    • “I love following some of my followers to see what they're doing throughout their day, which is incredibly wholesome.”
    • “I recommend this game for anyone wanting to get into the civilization sims, try something new, or just need some wholesomeness.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the character design is praised for its uniqueness, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game. The calming music adds to the overall experience but does not directly relate to character growth.

    • “I fell in love with the unique character design and the calming music.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features a delightful blend of humor, showcased through various creative methods that enhance the overall experience.

    • “It also has a nice touch of humor, presented in several creative ways.”
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Play time

25hMedian play time
24hAverage play time
11-50hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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