The Outforce

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The Outforce is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Starbreeze Studios and was released on January 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Conquer the Dark Universe! In the 25th century, mankind is fighting for survival far away from home. The human race has left Earth, after nearly getting wiped out due to an asteroid hit, and is now trying its best to settle down in a nearby star system, Epsilon Eridani. Once the colonists reached their destination, they found themselves in the middle of an intergalactic conflict. The Outforce is…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The Outforce successfully brings back the nostalgia of classic 90s/00s RTS games, providing a fun experience for fans of the genre.
The game features a unique mechanic that allows players to relocate buildings with a tow ship, adding depth to the gameplay.
Despite some technical issues, the game runs well once properly set up, and it offers a challenging experience with reliable units and a tough AI.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with the autosave feature, which can lead to lost progress.
Players are advised to manually save their progress frequently due to the game's instability when entering new levels.
Setting up the game for modern displays can be challenging, requiring trial and error to achieve a decent screen size.

stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently crashing and experiencing problems with the autosave feature, which often gets stuck and fails to load.
- “This game is extremely buggy and quite often it just shuts down. Additionally, the autosave feature gets stuck and fails to load.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story is described as a familiar narrative that resonates with many players, drawing parallels to themes found in various games. However, it also inspires a unique personal reflection or action, suggesting a deeper emotional impact.
- “The story feels generic and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The narrative is predictable and doesn't offer any surprising twists or depth.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a standout mechanic that enables players to relocate buildings using a tow ship, adding a unique strategic element to the experience.
- “The game has one awesome mechanic that allows you to relocate buildings with a tow ship.”