OUTLIER
- March 17, 2022
- Joy Way
Get on SteamOUTLIER is a single-player action game in VR with roguelite, FPS, and RPG elements. As the captain of a human ark sucked into a black hole, you'll witness an alien race destroying a habitable solar system. Gain mysterious powers, explore diverse worlds, and utilize an array of weapons in this procedurally generated, compelling gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features solid art direction and unique combat mechanics that make it enjoyable, especially in VR.
- The movement system and telekinesis mechanics are fun and provide a sense of power and fluidity during gameplay.
- Despite its current state, the game shows potential for improvement and has a fun gameplay loop that can be engaging for players.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy and often unplayable.
- Content is severely lacking, with very few enemies and repetitive gameplay that can be completed in a short amount of time.
- The developers have announced that they are abandoning the game, meaning no future updates or improvements will be made.
- gameplay40 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Outlier is characterized by its unique mechanics, including satisfying telekinesis and parkour elements, which contribute to a fun, fast-paced experience. However, players note that the gameplay can become repetitive, lacks variety in enemies and environments, and suffers from bugs and AI issues. While the game shows promise and is considered worth the price, many reviewers feel it needs further polish and depth to fully realize its potential.
“The gameplay already seems worth the price, even in early access.”
“I would say it's worth the cost, as few titles can really scratch the itch this one does, and I found myself content with the gameplay loop despite it being a rather short cycle.”
“Great high-paced and skill-dependent gameplay.”
“Sadly this game contains too many bugs and gameplay issues to be ready for prime time.”
“Outlier is a very unique game, the visuals are really good, gameplay is fun but repetitive, and the AI needs to be polished a little bit.”
“Lots of potential but only about an hour of gameplay available at the moment.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of Outlier are generally praised for their unique art style and visual quality, though some users noted graphical bugs and a lack of options for adjusting settings. While the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, there are concerns about performance optimizations and the spectator camera not running at 60 fps. Overall, the graphics are considered excellent, enhancing the game's focus on mobility and innovative weaponry.
“The art style is fantastic in my opinion.”
“Excellent graphics, with a strong focus on mobility and novel weaponry, which does a good job of stretching out the value that's in there.”
“Outlier is a very unique game, the visuals are really good.”
“There is no option to change graphic settings or audio, the spectator cam is not 60 fps like most games, the game could use some optimizations to run smoother, and there is no way to exit the game natively; you have to quit via the Steam overlay.”
“While it had some graphical bugs and some of the gameplay aspects could be ironed out, this game is quite fun to play.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging, with a plot that deepens with each character death, enhancing its roguelite elements. However, some users feel that improvements in scriptwriting and voice acting could help create a stronger emotional connection for English-speaking players. Overall, the narrative is well-received, with hopes for future iterations to focus more on storytelling.
“The plot thickens with every death, which supports the roguelite aspect of the game nicely.”
“This is amazing! 100% recommend, hope this comes to Quest so more people can play this.”
“I think some modifications to the scripts, and consultation with a native English voice actor would do wonders to make a native English speaker connect and feel more emotion with the story being presented.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including a buggy tutorial and inaccessible settings that still appear in the menu. While players find the gameplay enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by these persistent bugs and rough edges.
“The game's tutorial was quite buggy, and there are settings that cannot be accessed but still appear on the menu.”
“As of right now, the game is incredibly fun but buggy and rough.”
“Buggy.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent performance issues, including frame drops and stutters, particularly in VR, which can lead to discomfort for players. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these optimization problems significantly hinder the overall experience and stability, making it difficult to recommend at this time.
“I'll continue to play it because I think it's fun, but the performance issues I've had already without even an hour into the game keep me from recommending it for now, since frame drops and stutters in VR are a good way to make yourself feel sick.”
“The only major thing holding it back is the performance issues that happen extremely frequently.”
“It comes up a bit short in the content and stability department, more deep than wide with a few bugs and performance issues that readily become apparent.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered satisfactory, but players are eager for improvements, particularly the ability to toggle it off in the menu. There is a desire for a more impactful original soundtrack, especially during combat scenarios.
“Music is good enough for now, but I'm very much anticipating the audio section in the menu to gain functionality so that I can turn the in-game music off.”
“All it needs is a little more time in the oven and a banger of an OST when fighting.”
