Plasma Nexus

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PLEASE CHECK OUR DEVLOG FOR DAILY NEWS Rumors of slavery have spread throughout the galaxy. Step into the shoes of a mercenary Android on his mission to bring down a criminal force known for trading plasma illegally. Rumors suggest that the plasma energy is not only being used to build a powerful android army but also for unimaginably inhumane experiments. Andro is the right man for this j…

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 37,804 reviews
story4,974 positive mentions
stability1,888 negative mentions
  • story13,875 mentions

    The story of "Outriders" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-paced, while others criticize it for being clichéd and poorly executed. Many appreciate the intriguing premise and character development, but feel that the narrative becomes disjointed and predictable as the game progresses, particularly towards the end. Overall, while the story has its moments and can be enjoyable, it often takes a backseat to the gameplay, which is where the game truly shines.

    • “The story is top notch and the voice acting is superb in the English version (the one I play).”
    • “The storyline is one of the best I've seen in years, and I'm someone who's passionate about story-rich games.”
    • “Engaging story: immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that explores themes of survival and humanity in a beautifully crafted sci-fi world.”
    • “The story is a mess and devolves the further you get into it.”
    • “For the rest of the story, it just rips off the slave trade, Exodus, Planet of the Apes/Moreau's Island, the Holocaust, and Pocahontas/Avatar/Gaia in a way that just doesn't fit well together.”
    • “The story is pretty lackluster, but it’s one of those games that feels rewarding and lets you dive in and just lose track of time.”
  • gameplay6,102 mentions

    The gameplay of "Outriders" has received mixed feedback, with many players praising its fast-paced, aggressive combat mechanics and the unique class abilities that encourage a proactive playstyle. However, criticisms often focus on the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop, clunky cover mechanics, and various bugs that disrupt the experience. While the core mechanics and loot systems are generally well-received, the game's reliance on online connectivity and issues with server stability have detracted from the overall enjoyment for many players.

    • “Outriders combines a strong narrative, fast-paced combat, and loot-driven mechanics to create an engaging experience.”
    • “The game rewards aggression through a mechanic where players heal by inflicting damage, encouraging a proactive and visceral playstyle.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, action non-stop and the modding and crafting system of the weapons and gear is super creative.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very repetitive.”
    • “The gameplay stays the same throughout the whole playthrough, which started to bother me after like 20 hours or so.”
    • “The gameplay is the same as the base game, with a few new enemies and nothing impressive.”
  • graphics2,253 mentions

    The graphics in "Outriders" have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the game's vibrant environments and detailed character models, while others criticize the visuals as feeling dated compared to modern AAA titles. Although the art direction is often highlighted as commendable, issues such as graphical glitches, stuttering, and inconsistent performance have been reported, particularly at launch. Overall, while the game showcases impressive visuals in certain aspects, it struggles with optimization and technical stability, impacting the overall graphical experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing, the sounds are awesome, and the gameplay is some of the best you can find.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the setting is well-fleshed out, the story is quite good and at times shocking, the classes are robust and incredibly hard to pick a favorite for.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and the game is very very well optimized, I run it at a smooth 120-144fps on high/ultra!”
    • “While the art direction is commendable, the graphics can feel dated compared to modern AAA titles.”
    • “The graphics are seriously outdated for a 2021 game using Unreal Engine 4.”
    • “The graphics feel like they're from 2016, the netcode does need more polish, the story is a little clunky at times, and if you try playing it purely as a cover shooter, you're just not going to get it.”
  • stability1,974 mentions

    The stability of the game has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting frequent crashes, server issues, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some users have noted improvements since launch, the game remains plagued by bugs, including problems with quest tracking, character animations, and multiplayer connectivity. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, its current state is too unstable for a full-price release, making it advisable for players to wait for further patches before diving in.

    • “Definitely worth revisiting after all these years, not buggy at all and the DLC deserves a solid playthrough!”
    • “Runs great on my mid-tier laptop.”
    • “Game runs great, smooth frame-rate with little to no stuttering and is a heap of fun if you're into looter shooters.”
    • “Texture pop-ins and occasional glitches detract from immersion.”
    • “The game keeps getting more buggy every day I play it...”
    • “The problem with recommending this is that since launch the game has been on inconsistent servers (since it's always online), it doesn't scale well at the higher difficulties, and it's just... buggy for a full price AAA game.”
  • optimization1,595 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, particularly on launch. While some users report smooth gameplay after adjusting settings or using specific configurations, others find the game unplayable due to persistent technical problems. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the player experience.

    • “Players with mid-tier hardware might experience frame drops during intense combat sequences, but the game offers a range of settings to fine-tune performance.”
    • “The gunplay, fighting mechanics, and special abilities you can perform are perfectly optimized for almost every situation you come across.”
    • “The game now runs smoothly, with improved stability and reduced load times.”
    • “Performance issues: constant crashes, stuttering, and lag even on modern PC hardware.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized, with constant stuttering and performance drops that make it unplayable.”
    • “The optimization is horrendous; you can literally feel through the controls that this was a half-assed console port.”
  • grinding1,365 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. Many appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding for legendary items and gear upgrades, finding it enjoyable and engaging, especially when playing with friends. However, numerous reviews highlight the grind as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the endgame, where players often face bullet sponge enemies and experience low drop rates for desired loot, leading to frustration and burnout. Overall, while the game offers a solid looter-shooter experience, the grinding can feel excessive and detracts from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “Again, the gameplay loop is sufficiently satisfying to keep you grinding for gear, but it would be nice if there was an item rebalance sometime soon.”
    • “Good story, good gameplay, not too grindy, just an all-around good game.”
    • “Yes, it is a 'loot shooter,' but it is not grindy like Destiny or The Division.”
    • “Grinding the endgame for perfect items, upgrading materials, and finding anyone online that still plays on a routine basis is challenging.”
    • “The endgame was pretty rough at that point, really just farming the same 10 or so levels.”
    • “Endgame content: repeatable, not as rewarding as it should be, grindy to the point of not wanting to play anymore, and being extremely bored.”
  • humor457 mentions

    The humor in "Outriders" is a mixed bag, often described as dark, edgy, and reminiscent of B-movie dialogue, with many players finding it unintentionally funny due to poor voice acting and absurd situations. While some moments are genuinely humorous, others come off as cringe-worthy or forced, leading to a blend of laughter and frustration, especially when paired with the game's numerous bugs and glitches. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its offbeat style.

    • “I don't know how this game has anything less than positive reviews with such great quality of life mechanics, satisfying visuals, buttery gameplay, and hilarious story bits.”
    • “The characters and voice acting are hilarious (possibly not intentional).”
    • “The story is so bad it's funny, and I mean that, it is really really funny, especially once you get halfway in.”
    • “It is not funny to just randomly die.”
    • “In BL3, you get destroyed so easily it's not funny.”
    • “It feels like an April Fools' joke... though I paid €60 for this one... not funny!”
  • replayability315 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the variety offered by the four distinct classes and their respective builds, which encourage experimentation and replay through different playstyles. However, some reviewers criticize the linearity of the story and the repetitive nature of endgame content, leading to a perception of limited replay value after the initial playthrough. Overall, while there is potential for replayability through class diversity and endgame expeditions, many feel it lacks the depth and variety needed to sustain long-term engagement.

    • “Diverse class system: the four distinct classes - technomancer, pyromancer, trickster, and devastator - provide varied playstyles, allowing for a deep level of customization and replayability.”
    • “The game has an engaging story and multiple class types and builds, ensuring some generous replayability without a seasonal model.”
    • “The overall story and gameplay is rock solid and thoroughly enjoyable and replayable.”
    • “But it's linear as hell and not replayable, and it's dead now.”
    • “The end game is pretty standard, respeccing to play a new way, creating a new class, earning accolades and loot farming add some replayability time.”
    • “The only issue I have with the game after all this time is the lack of replayability (nothing new to do).”
  • music251 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive qualities and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it generic and forgettable. Many appreciate the solid soundtrack and voice acting, noting that it complements the gameplay, but there are also criticisms regarding repetitive combat music and occasional audio glitches. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience for some, it fails to leave a lasting impression for others.

    • “Solid soundtrack and voice acting: the music and voice performances complement the atmosphere, enhancing the immersion in the game's world.”
    • “The sound design complements the visuals, with a soundtrack that effectively underscores the action and emotional beats of the story.”
    • “The music is great, and it's full of immersive little details, so that I feel almost a little disoriented when I stop playing.”
    • “Music is sort of lackluster and unremarkable, and though it's generic it does come in on cue and do its job.”
    • “The music at times is decent, but most of the time it feels very out of place.”
    • “The music is horrible, bland, and uninspiring.”
  • monetization220 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, and pay-to-win mechanics, which they find refreshing in a market increasingly filled with cash grabs. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the game's pricing, perceived cash grab nature of its DLC, and the overall value proposition, leading some to feel exploited despite the lack of in-game purchases. Overall, while the lack of microtransactions is praised, concerns about the game's long-term support and monetization strategies remain prevalent.

    • “A fun looter shooter with no microtransactions, no season passes, no bullshit live service crap.”
    • “Amazing looter shooter without any microtransactions or cash shop.”
    • “It's also refreshing just having a game, not a 'game as a service', no season pass, no microtransactions.”
    • “This game was great, nice concept, great classes, but overall it's a cash grab. If you are looking for a one playthrough experience, then you could try it, even though the price is too high for what it is. The DLC is a complete joke and the game is completely abandoned.”
    • “Honestly, I feel completely used and abused. I spent the full amount on the Outriders first game, and then they want us to spend an additional $52.99 CAD on the so-called upgrade. This is pure BS and a huge slap in the face to anyone that supported your game from day one.”
    • “This game is nothing but a cash grab for the company. It's a buggy, unfinished, and uninspired looter-shooter cash grab.”
  • emotional112 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding moments of genuine connection and heart-wrenching storytelling, while others criticize the overall narrative as boring and lacking depth. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of emotional attachment to characters due to poor writing and unfinished story arcs, leading to a disjointed experience that often feels hollow. Despite some touching moments, the game's emotional impact is frequently undermined by technical issues and repetitive gameplay, leaving players feeling emotionally drained rather than engaged.

    • “The sound design complements the visuals, with a soundtrack that effectively underscores the action and emotional beats of the story.”
    • “Solid dialogue, unexpected plot twists, heart-wrenching moments.”
    • “For what I expected out of a sci-fi shooter, Outriders has a surprisingly good story, a pretty doomer thread but in a relatable and emotional way.”
    • “I want to like this game... but repetitive, derivative gameplay through a boring story that preempts and gives itself away with badly titled load screens, to reach an endgame that is just a lazy excuse to force you to play the same uninspiring levels over and over in a search of 'better' gear... no.”
    • “Any cool villains that can make the boring story at least more bearable, someone that can at least carry the dog sh*t dialogues written by a child whose only movies were b-rated action flicks from the 90's?”
    • “Impressive visuals and satisfying combat with serviceable RPG mechanics, but the game is kept from greatness by a hamfisted and mostly boring story, and a handful of less than stellar design decisions.”
  • character development99 mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the engaging story and character arcs, while others criticize it for being shallow and poorly executed. Many reviews highlight well-crafted character designs and enjoyable gameplay, but note that the depth of character development often falls short, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the characters. Overall, while there are moments of interesting character development, many players feel it is inconsistent and not as compelling as it could be.

    • “The character development was not what I was expecting when I purchased a looter-shooter, and I have been consistently surprised by my level of interest in the characters and story.”
    • “The world of Outriders is rich with lore and character development, and skipping these interactions would mean missing out on a significant part of the experience.”
    • “Great story line, beautiful scenery, fun character development, and awesome gameplay.”
    • “It has the worst character development and emotionless sacrifices I have ever seen attempted, yet it's often fun as hell.”
    • “Poorly written story with zero character development or, well, any characterization that doesn't boil down to cliched templates.”
    • “Well, this game has no respect for its own characters at all; they are meatbags, that's it. There is no character development or arcs, no lessons to be learned or meaningful interactions.”
  • atmosphere94 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and visually stunning environments, complemented by a solid soundtrack and voice acting that enhance the overall experience. While some players note inconsistencies in audio and level design, the gritty and engaging atmosphere effectively conveys a sense of desperation and tension, drawing players into its dystopian world. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to its appeal despite some gameplay criticisms.

    • “Solid soundtrack and voice acting: the music and voice performances complement the atmosphere, enhancing the immersion in the game's world.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is raw and, at times, terrifying (in a good storytelling way).”
    • “The world and atmosphere really absorb you in.”
    • “It feels like they tried, but the voice acting and atmosphere just don't hit well enough.”
    • “Although the game is incredible in terms of gameplay and is extremely user-friendly, there are some errors that can ruin immersion into the atmosphere, most notably the cut-scenes can skip ahead and leave the audio behind whole scenes or completely cut altogether.”
    • “Games combat feels so lacking, like it's just so boring and easy to cheese out, plus for some reason the game has such a weird atmosphere, just doesn't sit right with me.”
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Play time

28hMedian play time
46hAverage play time
8-70hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 583 analyzed playthroughs

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