Again in 1999, the world felt prefer it was on a precipice. The scary 2000s have been simply across the nook and a few folks thought it will be the top of all issues and that the robots would destroy us earlier than the fireworks started on New 12 months’s Eve. But it surely was a yr that supplied some superb content material – a brand new Star Wars movie, The Matrix, and a recreation referred to as Outcast. Launched on PC, folks appeared to adore it, many proclaiming it because the RPG of the yr.
Now in spite of everything this time, we have now a re-imagining of that story and a sequel recreation for our consoles within the type of Outcast – A New Starting. It’s a story that also feels of that point, nevertheless it has a variety of enjoyable to supply.
The story tells the story of Area Man Cutter Slade who wakes up on a planet referred to as Adelpha. Having had his reminiscence wiped he’s at a loss to how he received right here, nevertheless it’s these footwear that we discover ourselves in. He comes throughout an alien race referred to as the Talons; a peace-loving neighborhood who’re being hunted by a bunch of robots to extinction. Slade finds out – fairly shortly actually – that the people are behind this and he may be the hero to avoid wasting the world, the Talons, and get again the reminiscences of his previous life.
I appreciated this enormous house opera of a narrative, regardless that at occasions I felt a bit misplaced about what was occurring. Properly, you don’t really want to have performed the earlier video games, however I did really feel that I used to be taking part in a bit of little bit of a catch up at occasions. The writing is nice and there are some witty exchanges between characters, nevertheless Outcast – A New Starting does really feel barely dated at occasions. That stated, it’s nonetheless able to an fulfilling little bit of storytelling.
The gameplay places you into the third individual, combined with RPG-style gameplay, exploration and fight. The exploration and RPG sections include the same old combination of duties and fetch quests; you’ll know whether or not you’ll love or detest these. Nonetheless, the world you stroll round, whereas fairly and interesting at first, can really feel a bit empty at occasions. There may be wildlife, settlements and tech locations to go to alongside the way in which, in addition to completely different environments on this planet from dense forests, to lava landscapes and frozen tundra, however you’ll in all probability suppose all of it feels a tad sparse. Afterward, you can see a method to quick journey on a beasty too, which is enjoyable.
Fight consists of the usage of a protect and a gun, at the least initially. The mechanics are all good and gunfights may be as arduous or as simple as you need, all relying on the issue ranges you select from the start. There’s the possibility to go upgrading and customising these weapons too and Outcast – A New Starting reminds of Mass Impact in fight phrases, and that isn’t a nasty factor in any respect.
You and Slade even have entry to a jetpack at first of the sport, permitting you to spice up into the air at will. As you progress by way of the sport you possibly can improve this, flying increased and additional than ever earlier than. Earlier than you recognize it you might be gliding and exploring the world in a really thrilling method. It’s this jetpack that’s by far my most favorite a part of the sport, one the place the mechanics work brilliantly.
The luxurious world of Adelpha can be a little bit of a star, with its completely different environments and sumptuous colors and textures. The way in which the characters are designed is nice with out being exceptional and the creatures you combat really feel okay, albeit barely generic. I’ve been impressed by the audio although – the voice-over solid do an outstanding job and, amazingly, the sport is totally voiced all through because the actors deliver the world alive. Soundscore and results are all top-notch as properly on this house journey.
Outcast – A New Starting is an excellent action-adventure RPG that can fortunately present a superb previous chunk of gaming time. But whereas it’s a strong recreation, it does at occasions really feel a bit old-fashioned, particularly by way of the gameplay. Outcast – A New Starting definitely doesn’t do something that you simply haven’t seen earlier than, however the house narrative is bonkers and witty at occasions.
It’s within the jetpack use the place the highlights will likely be discovered, however if you’re looking out for a brand new journey on a distinct planet you then’ll not go too incorrect with Outcast – A New Starting.
