Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

<em>Rebel Galaxy Outlaw</em> changes genres from its predecessor and manages to make a fun, compelling experience with a lot of customization options and an accessible way for nearly anyone to play.

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Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a space combat action game that lets you explore a vast open world, engage in dogfights, and complete missions to upgrade your ship and gear. The game features a customizable ship, a variety of weapons, and a dynamic economy. You can also engage in illegal activities such as smuggling and piracy. The game's story follows a former outlaw who is drawn back into the world of crime and must navigate dangerous alliances and rivalries.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 615 reviews

story53 positive mentions

grinding39 negative mentions

Great homage to classic space sims like Wing Commander: Privateer, capturing the nostalgic feel.
Fun and engaging dogfighting mechanics with a colorful and immersive atmosphere.
Excellent soundtrack and the ability to customize your ship's appearance adds to the enjoyment.

Clunky controls and UI, especially for mouse and keyboard users, making gameplay frustrating.
Difficulty spikes can be unfair, with overwhelming enemy encounters that disrupt the flow of the game.
Limited ship variety and shallow progression system, leading to repetitive gameplay.

story
502 mentions
11 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story in "Rebel Galaxy Outlaw" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster and forgettable, often overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics and mission structure. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and character-driven narratives, others criticize the plot for being disjointed, repetitive, and lacking depth, leading to a sense of grind rather than engagement. Overall, the game offers a basic storyline that serves more as a backdrop for the sandbox experience rather than a compelling narrative journey.
- “The story is interesting, the characters are a lot of fun, and the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “This is absolutely a fun, nostalgic, story-focused love letter to the likes of Wing Commander: Privateer and Freelancer.”
- “The storyline is there, but you can play it as rapidly or slowly as you want.”
- “The whole game feels content incomplete, like they only implemented around 2/3 of the missions and story they'd intended to include.”
- “The story is bad, and I am going to be very kind and call the characters unendearing.”
- “When I finished the story (and in turn the game) I was quite frankly shocked that it just kind of ended the way it did; I did not even realize the plot was wrapping up until the title quickly popped up on the screen.”
music
171 mentions
54 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its diverse soundtrack that blends rock, country, and blues, creating an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of space westerns like "Cowboy Bebop." Players appreciate the inclusion of multiple radio stations and the ability to customize their music, enhancing the overall experience. While some find certain tracks less fitting for the game's theme, the majority agree that the soundtrack significantly elevates the gameplay and is a standout feature worth the price of admission.
- “The soundtrack is the top gem of the game, a combination of rock and dark country that goes together with a western aesthetic, making you feel part of an episode of Cowboy Bebop while bounty hunting or kind of a Han Solo doing some shady smuggling.”
- “The music is amazing and fits the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The radio stations are a great addition with spoof commercials and great music that help to make this universe feel like a real place, similar to some of the Grand Theft Auto games.”
- “The soundtrack is a mix of licensed C-list radio country, blues rock, metal, and other less appropriate genres that don't quite fit the space cowboy theme.”
- “I do the same thing in every game: I play for about 10 minutes with the music on, then I turn it off or mute it completely because the music is garbage.”
- “Great for a heavy metal album, not so much for a modern video game; and unfortunately, the developers' musical tastes go in a different direction anyway.”
gameplay
124 mentions
27 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant departure from the original Rebel Galaxy, shifting from capital ship combat to more arcade-style dogfighting. While some appreciate the fun flight mechanics and engaging combat, others criticize the gameplay for being simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth, leading to a quick mastery and subsequent boredom. Overall, the game offers a casual experience with enjoyable elements, but it struggles with balance and intuitive controls, leaving some players disappointed.
- “The gameplay loop is rewarding and satisfying.”
- “The mission types and game mechanics are actually more varied and interesting than I expected.”
- “Engaging and fun little space shooter - a perfect blend of 'Wing Commander Privateer'-ish open world + storyline gameplay and Firefly-like blue collar/redneck atmosphere, with an impressive soundtrack.”
- “Unfortunately, the core gameplay loop is nearly unplayable.”
- “All the good music, writing, and atmosphere in the world doesn't help when your core gameplay is this unintuitive, clunky, and indecipherable.”
- “The gameplay is boring and repetitive; it's mostly a constant grind the entire playthrough.”
graphics
98 mentions
43 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its colorful art style and impressive explosions, while others criticize the overuse of effects like bloom that can obscure visibility. Some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic space games, though others find the visuals dated and lacking in detail. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they do not reach the level of modern titles, leading to a varied reception among players.
- “The graphics are great and have some of the best explosions you have ever seen.”
- “One of the most beautiful looking games I've played in years; I can't praise its stylized aesthetic enough.”
- “The graphics are great and they have this 80s neon aesthetic, especially when it comes to the cockpit view.”
- “The graphics are dated and low quality, the control system is cheap like the 80s games.”
- “Even the graphics are terrible, as in really basic with large blue squares supposed to be stars (on a 2k monitor), first large ship I saw I got stuck inside the model etc. moving around is basically holding autopilot button so it can show the same cutscene whilst loading the next small box (level) to fly around.... omg I hate this so much.”
- “Graphics are mediocre even when maxed out, they would have been good 20 years ago.”
grinding
39 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with players noting that it is excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to complete low-reward missions to earn enough money for upgrades and new ships. Many reviewers expressed frustration with the limited ship options and the lack of engaging content, leading to a sense of monotony as they grind through missions and mining. While some appreciated the nostalgic grind reminiscent of classic space games, the overall sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Once the novelty has worn off, the game gets really grindy really quickly where you have to play a lot of repetitive missions to earn enough money to upgrade your ship enough to progress the story.”
- “So basically until you get the high-end ships and the high-end component upgrades, you are going to be stuck in the starting system grinding the same boring low-risk quests over and over, or just mining asteroids until you can afford a ship and components decent enough to give you a reasonable chance to survive most enemy encounters.”
- “It looks like the developers were inspired by things like Cowboy Bebop and Privateer, but the game formed around the joining of these two great sources of inspiration is very lackluster, dry, and tedious.”
atmosphere
32 mentions
59 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging blend of space western themes, reminiscent of titles like "Firefly" and "Cowboy Bebop," complemented by an impressive soundtrack and immersive world-building. While some players note that the game feels sparse in terms of populated environments, the overall ambiance, including visuals and sound design, creates a captivating experience that resonates with fans of the genre. However, a few critiques highlight that despite the strong atmosphere, gameplay mechanics may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack is amazing for the atmosphere and style of the game.”
- “Great game, if you enjoyed Freelancer or Privateer then you'll enjoy this; great ship combat, amazing music, and the cowboy space trucker atmosphere was captured perfectly.”
- “It just oozes atmosphere and has obviously been made by a team that loves the material.”
- “So much of this game is unfinished, even 'casinos' are just another space station. It hardly seems like 40 people exist in the whole galaxy based on atmosphere, but the missions save this game.”
- “The setting and atmosphere (space cowboy) is kinda neat and all, but it's not enough to make this worth playing now that the ability to get capital ships is gone.”
- “If you ask me what was the positive thing in the game, I would say the atmosphere and the music... which is the main reason I unfortunately bought this game.”
humor
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious station talk, the main character's sarcastic wit, and a cast of funny characters that enhance the experience. Many reviewers appreciate the clever delivery of clichés and the overall comedic tone, which adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay and narrative. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature that complements the game's engaging art style and soundtrack.
- “The station talk is hilarious if you listen to it sometimes.”
- “Strap yourself in and prepare yourself for a hilarious ride through the dodge sector.”
- “The humor is on point, the clichés are there and delivered in such a way that it entertains you.”
emotional
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by its heartfelt visual art, great soundtrack, and attention to detail, creating a wholesome experience. However, some players find the story initially boring, only to be engaged by the ending. Overall, the game's emotional impact is a mix of charming design and a lackluster narrative.
- “The heartfelt visual art and design, along with the great soundtrack and sharp effects, create a deeply emotional experience.”
- “The attention to detail is noticeable in all the small things, like the landing pad officer with their light batons, or how a ship shudders upon touching down.”
- “The story was boring until the end, which felt like a forced emotional twist.”
- “I didn't feel any emotional connection to the characters throughout the game.”
- “The attempts at emotional depth fell flat and felt insincere.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional freezes that can be resolved by restarting, which returns players to their last save point. Overall, it is perceived as a buggy and frustrating experience, particularly in comparison to its predecessor, with issues affecting combat pacing.
- “A buggy, grindy mess that is a huge disappointment from the first installment.”
- “Occasionally the game freezes up, but restarting the game corrects this and returns you to your last save point.”
- “It's not that the novel method doesn't work, it's that it kind of freezes combat pacing.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
While some players feel that the freedom of choice in the main plot does not significantly enhance replayability, others find certain games, like Rebel Galaxy, highly enjoyable and worth multiple playthroughs due to their engaging gameplay mechanics.
- “I have replayed Rebel Galaxy at least 6 times or more until my ships had all MK-6 weapons. It is just a fun, replayable game.”
- “Despite the freedom of choice in the main plot, it doesn't really add much to the replayability.”
- “Now, let's talk about replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks customization and optimization options for items, and players have noted a need for improved GPU optimization to enhance performance.
- “More so down the road if I see additional GPU optimizations.”
- “There is no customization or optimization of items.”
- “The game can certainly use some GPU optimization.”
- “I hope to see additional GPU optimizations in the future.”
monetization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward purchasing model without additional costs for players.
- “There are no microtransactions, which makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't rely on microtransactions to progress.”
- “The absence of microtransactions allows for a fair and balanced gameplay experience.”