29 thoughts on “Outriders Review | Is it Good? | PC Demo”
As of review, this is based on my first 10 hours in the Early Access / Demo / Preview thing available before launch. I've since racked up uhh… a bit more… farming legendaries haha.
"It's as if a boardroom pressed the 'AAA game world' button on their big, bland game machine, the world of Outriders would appear after a brief fart noise"
Beautifully summarized. I really enjoyed your review of the demo, and you were a lot nicer to the game than I was when I played it, haha. For the first 20 or so minutes of the "game", where they're just throwing cutscenes and braindead tutorials at me, and introducing characters I couldn't care less about, I was screaming "JUST LET ME PLAY THE VIDEO GAME" at my monitor. Played it for a few hours but ultimately decided the game wasn't for me. It lacked a soul, reminding me very much of the likes of Crucible.
I played this demo a few weeks ago. I thought it was ok, but a lack of PvP will keep me away. I was a big destiny fan and by the end of it PvP was all I played.
"Not a live service" and "shotgun gibbing" definitely caught my interest, but the whole thing just looks a little too Destiny-ish for me to be completely sold on it. I'm eager to see what the final game is like.
Tried the demo for like… 20 mins and quit. Just another generic looter-shooter with no depth honestly. After Anthem, Warframe, Division 1-2, Destiny 1-2, Godfall… hard pass.
You want Shakespeare? Yeah the writing is garbage, your playing an idiot chad who kicks people's head off, literally. Who cares, skip the story. The gunplay & loot are what matters, those are good.
I disagree with your story points. I think it's pretty interesting. Maybe the writing isn't the best but I'm curious to see where the story goes with all of the different factions vying for power.
I am glad there was a demo before launch! It definitely caught my partner's and I's attention, as the next co-op game to play together 🙂 we level capped and while I agree that there is some disconnect in the main character's personality, the "wtf is going on" thing is sometimes a positive.
Poor Mr. Chang, he was totally going to show us the good stuff. As far as stories goes I'm pretty sure The Outrider is a legit psychopath, but summarized executions aside the character seems to follow a code and that Seth guy seems to understand what makes the core of an Outrider, so while the character isn't some sort of goodly well mannered saint they are a soldier, an explorer and we'll just have to see just how much of a total nut ball as we progress. But in all honesty I don't think people are going to be playing this game for its story, the Cloverfield Shaky Cam cut scenes and 'Man this place sucks" attitudes are probably going to be forgotten as soon as the actual grind starts.
glad you did this video, because I REALLY didn't want to play through that beta. Think I'll hold off buying it until it's on sale. Really sad that they didn't include it for gamepass on PC.
Oh… People Can Fly are behind the game? They made Painkiller… but looter shooters get repetitive so gonna pass on it. But your review was a good reference point for me. Thanks 🙂
Regarding the cover in the combat arenas: SkillUp said it best, '… it's not for you.'
He made the point (that I very much so agree with) that the cover is mostly meant for the NPCs/Enemies. As your character has specific ways of healing (or shielding) their health, you are very much so encouraged to not really use the cover.
I played 20 hours on demo and I can't get into it, the combat feels legit like 2006 gears of war. The main story isn't that amazing either. I dunno it just seems dated.
Man this is really a good exemple that how good a silent character like bioshock1 and etc can be as powerfull as it can be, that famous phylosopher words Better Silence than speak shit
To be fair, regarding the "psychopathic tendencies", it's made clear to us that many altered tend to go insane or psychotic, and not necessarily just due to power-hunger. It's likely that this is only the beginning of our character's descent, and that part of the story will be finding a way to tether yourself to your humanity.
As of review, this is based on my first 10 hours in the Early Access / Demo / Preview thing available before launch. I've since racked up uhh… a bit more… farming legendaries haha.
The models look awful and I really hate 3rd person, but I saw that skill tree 👀 tbh that’s all I need in a game
Awesome review Merchant like always! I'm super tempted to pick this up with my Fiancé and play it her when it lands.
The lads and I are looking for a new co-op game to sink our teeth into and I think I'll suggest this. Looks like it could be a great laugh!
"It's as if a boardroom pressed the 'AAA game world' button on their big, bland game machine, the world of Outriders would appear after a brief fart noise"
Beautifully summarized. I really enjoyed your review of the demo, and you were a lot nicer to the game than I was when I played it, haha. For the first 20 or so minutes of the "game", where they're just throwing cutscenes and braindead tutorials at me, and introducing characters I couldn't care less about, I was screaming "JUST LET ME PLAY THE VIDEO GAME" at my monitor. Played it for a few hours but ultimately decided the game wasn't for me. It lacked a soul, reminding me very much of the likes of Crucible.
I played this demo a few weeks ago. I thought it was ok, but a lack of PvP will keep me away. I was a big destiny fan and by the end of it PvP was all I played.
Also I agree the story was non-sensical. 😂
This game looks almost as generic as this engagement boosting comment.
"Not a live service" and "shotgun gibbing" definitely caught my interest, but the whole thing just looks a little too Destiny-ish for me to be completely sold on it. I'm eager to see what the final game is like.
Tried the demo for like… 20 mins and quit. Just another generic looter-shooter with no depth honestly. After Anthem, Warframe, Division 1-2, Destiny 1-2, Godfall… hard pass.
No I want storyline it is the thing Division is missing and destiny as much as they try
They just don’t hit the mark
You want Shakespeare? Yeah the writing is garbage, your playing an idiot chad who kicks people's head off, literally.
Who cares, skip the story. The gunplay & loot are what matters, those are good.
Gamers: We don't want live service games
Also gamers: Also don't abandon the game after the launch and keep developing it
I disagree with your story points. I think it's pretty interesting. Maybe the writing isn't the best but I'm curious to see where the story goes with all of the different factions vying for power.
I am glad there was a demo before launch! It definitely caught my partner's and I's attention, as the next co-op game to play together 🙂 we level capped and while I agree that there is some disconnect in the main character's personality, the "wtf is going on" thing is sometimes a positive.
Poor Mr. Chang, he was totally going to show us the good stuff. As far as stories goes I'm pretty sure The Outrider is a legit psychopath, but summarized executions aside the character seems to follow a code and that Seth guy seems to understand what makes the core of an Outrider, so while the character isn't some sort of goodly well mannered saint they are a soldier, an explorer and we'll just have to see just how much of a total nut ball as we progress. But in all honesty I don't think people are going to be playing this game for its story, the Cloverfield Shaky Cam cut scenes and 'Man this place sucks" attitudes are probably going to be forgotten as soon as the actual grind starts.
125 hours in the demo, omega hyped for the release, the game feels GREAT.
Get it
Cover based shooter, what is this 2007?
glad you did this video, because I REALLY didn't want to play through that beta. Think I'll hold off buying it until it's on sale. Really sad that they didn't include it for gamepass on PC.
Oh… People Can Fly are behind the game? They made Painkiller… but looter shooters get repetitive so gonna pass on it. But your review was a good reference point for me. Thanks 🙂
Very bad texture
The question is … is it better than borderlands?
Regarding the cover in the combat arenas: SkillUp said it best, '… it's not for you.'
He made the point (that I very much so agree with) that the cover is mostly meant for the NPCs/Enemies. As your character has specific ways of healing (or shielding) their health, you are very much so encouraged to not really use the cover.
This game looks like Gears of War and Destiny had a baby. GoR gore and action with Destiny menus.
I played 20 hours on demo and I can't get into it, the combat feels legit like 2006 gears of war. The main story isn't that amazing either. I dunno it just seems dated.
Man this is really a good exemple that how good a silent character like bioshock1 and etc can be as powerfull as it can be, that famous phylosopher words Better Silence than speak shit
God, I want this game nowww pleaseeeeeee.
I preordered what else more must you ask PCF!?
To be fair, regarding the "psychopathic tendencies", it's made clear to us that many altered tend to go insane or psychotic, and not necessarily just due to power-hunger. It's likely that this is only the beginning of our character's descent, and that part of the story will be finding a way to tether yourself to your humanity.
The answer is no, no it’s not.