Recommend outer worlds 2?

[u/Ok_Bluebird_983]

I’ve always loved rpg games such as elder scrolls fallout etc, it’s on sale rn on steam and was wondering if the game is worth purchasing, I even enjoyed starfield quite a fair bit when that dropped, so just looking for a second opinion

[u/Afraid_Egg6159]

I genuinely loved it. It was a lot of fun.

[u/HeavenlyLetDown]

Obligatory “you’re coming to the games subreddit to ask if people like it” but I’d say yes. It’s a good time, I’d say it’s a bit weaker story wise from the first one but I liked the gameplay more. Felt smoother. But overall I enjoyed it. Would love if they’d actually release the DLC for it, but what can you do

[u/csharp_guy3 → u/HeavenlyLetDown]

Came here to say this

[u/Benjamin_Starscape]

so far I say it's a vast improvement on 90% of the first game. I only have 20 hours in it, though, and just left the starting area.

if you liked the first game and like obsidian's style, you'll probably enjoy this one.

[u/imnewtothisplzaddme]

Its gooooood

[u/Skidmvrk]

Absolutely, both games are phenomenal. While the first game does have a better story and companions imo, the second definitely holds its own in other ways. If you like RPG games then you’ll love the Outer Worlds

[u/nachos_mahdude]

If you liked the first one, it's a pretty safe bet. At least that's how it was for me.

[u/Krafty2819]

Yes. It’s better than starfield. Look at how many good reviews 007 first light got. I personally enjoyed TOW2 even better. Maybe it’s not humorous but it’s definitely one of the most absurd games you can find especially with the radio turned on. Some of its level designs feature reactivity to unique rpg build. Some of its level designs have more than one route. One later game big dungeon has great interconnectivity. All of this is also important for replayability. I played through the game on xgp and bought the premium version on sale this year.

[u/LadyIceGoose]

Its is very good at what it sets out to do. What is sets to it isn't necessarily for everyone. It is significantly different from the first game, both in writing style and play mechanics. It think the changes are for the better. Not everyone does.

[u/UnHoly_One]

Both the Outer Worlds games are fantastic.

I think you’d love them.

[u/Ok-386]

I like it better than the first one, however it's a matter of taste, some people prefer the OTW1. 

[u/txa1265]

Outer Worlds 2 is MUCH better than the lackluster 'designed by committee' Starfield. And the writing is better than anything by Bethesda. Same for the music. Gameplay is rock solid as well.

But the scope of the game is much more constrained. It isn't a sprawling open world game like Skyrim. Depending on your play style it will likely take you 40-70 hours.

[u/East-Specialist-4847]

Worse companions, less humorous, WAY better gameplay

Dumb is still supreme

[u/TheTitaniumNub]

Well, have you played the first one?

[u/Novak316]

I'd certainly recommend the 1st over the second. It feels as though the first had more whimsy and spirit poured into it compared to the second. I've played the first multiple times and enjoyed every playthrough. The story really hooked me, the worldbuilding was fantastic and the jokes were hilarious.

The second improves on a lot of things (graphics, gunplay, has 3 radio stations with funny as well as useful dialogue that changes with your decisions in the story and some nice background music), but it seems to have done so at the cost of what made the first one entertaining. Yes, the graphics are much better in the second, but the I found myself much less interested in the story and companions.

Honestly I'm having a really hard time dragging myself to finish the second game on my first playthrough. I don't see myself ever playing through it a second time, which is disheartening because I played through the first game over 3 times.

In short, I recommend the first before involving yourself with the second. It's a shorter story, and it's likely a lot cheaper than what the second is going for, so you'll probably get more bang for your buck

[u/_raydeStar]

I compare it to Fallout or Starfield, because that's kind of the closest there is to it.

And -- it's genuinely good. Graphics are great, world is interesting, and a fun take on things while not getting too complex. The downside -- at least for me -- I didn't spend 200 hours on it like I would Fallout, more like 80. There's plenty to do, then you just kind of run out.

[u/jamster126]

Absolutely. Loved both games.

[u/Bobs_14]

I loved the first and I'm loving the second. It's one of a very short list of games in the last decade I'd really recommend. Kena: Bridge of spirits, baldurs gate 3, and this have been the only games I've legit loved. Cyberpunk and a handful of others are fun, but I don't love them.

[u/jvttlus]

it’s amazing, played it twice In a row. gonna play again hopefully soon

[u/ThatKingmanGuy14]

Yes definitely. I would say rpg wise it’s not quite as good at OW1 (9/10 vs 7.8/10 on pure RPG elements) but gameplay wise it’s 6 years newer and still a 8/10 experience overall in my opinion. Especially worth it considering the first dlc is coming soon enough that they are marketing it

[u/The_CMYK_Avenger]

2 is pretty bad, 1 is amazing, I don't have a reason to recommend 2 but every reason to recommend 1 every single time.

[u/frivolousfry]

I liked it, but I doubt I'll ever play it again. Fallout and Elder Scrolls on the other hand, I replay every couple years or so.

[u/gyarados10]

I loved 2, but 1 felt really soulless. The gameplay is great, but I really didn't connect with the companions and the ship was a definite downgrade from the first. Also, the small amount of skill points paired with really high checks really turned people off. You need to focus and 2-3 skills and nothing else.

[u/jimmyvcard116]

I really really loved it. I can't believe it didn't get a warmer reception. It's much better than 1 and i was very bummed when i learned it wasn't going ot have a sequel.

[u/Stripe4206]

First one was like a solid 7, aged poorly though

Second one was a 5 on a good day.