The Outer Worlds 2

I played this game as soon as I finished the first one, so I still had the original fresh in my mind when I took on the sequel: The Outer Worlds 2 does a lot to improve the quality of life of the game compared to the first game. It also has more strategic combat that requires the player to be more engaged with the weapons/armor systems. However, this change in combat also creates a lot more frustration than the first game. At the start, the enemies will definitely feel a little spongey and the opening hours will require a lot more grinding than the first game did. However, the controls are even smoother than the first game and once you master the different weapon and armor types it becomes easier. However, where the sequel falls short the most is the story. I don't think it's bad by any means and many have criticized the story too harshly, but it does lack the clever subtly of the first game's narrative. In addition, the distinct art style is not as strong in the sequel as it was in the original. It still "feels" like The Outer Worlds, but the environments and sky boxes aren't quite as impressive in my opinion. But overall, the game is still fantastic and absolutely worth the purchase. If you loved the first game, it's a decent follow up. If you thought the first game was too easy, this game will provide more of a challenge. For me, some parts of the combat and gameplay made me a lot more frustrated than the first game and navigating certain sections of the game can be a little confusing at times. For that reason, I don't think it hits exactly the same as the first game, but I would still call it a great game. Don't listen to the critics on this one. It's a fun adventure with some interesting moments and engaging combat system. A solid 4/5 game.

I was lucky enough to had only recently purchased this game and for me the only glitch was becoming stuck in some ruins. I'm at about 48hrs of game play and it's still just fun 😊. If you like the cheeky humor and dystopian aesthetic of Fallout but the lemon lime twist of Borderland's full throttle gun run, you will want to give this game a shot. Hehe, shot.