Outcast - A New Beginning (2024)

Developer: Appeal Studios
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 1,693 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A non-linear open-world sci-fi action adventure where you explore an alien world, fight robots, and rescue an enslaved people with a sense of returning to a familiar but changed place.

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What players say

Players praise the jetpack traversal and world exploration, but say the combat feels repetitive and the open world relies on collectible checklists. Many note technical jank, audio bugs, and inconsistent performance, while the story and characters get mixed reactions.

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