Radishface
Outer Wilds 2019
Log Status
Completed
Playing
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Rating
Time Played
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Days in Journal
2 days
Last played
February 28, 2023
First played
February 13, 2023
Platforms Played
Library Ownership
Great space exploration game. There's almost no hand-holding, leaving it up to the player to unravel the plot on their own in any way they see fit. The gameplay loop is similar to roguelike games. One difference is that you do not learn new skills, but instead gain knowledge about the game world. This means that you can essentially beat the game in a single cycle if you know what you're doing.
Don't let the stylized visuals fool you, because this game can be genuinely unsettling at times. There's an ever-present sense of isolation and anxiety, especially when you're performing time-sensitive tasks. It's complemented by an unparalleled sense of discovery and freedom, creating a very unique mix.
One complaint is that this game sometimes takes "being in the right place at the right time" very literally. I actually got stuck on a couple of puzzles because they weren't properly communicated to the player. If it weren't for that, this would have been a 5/5 game.
Games like this don't come out very often. It feels like it was made by people who love the medium of video games. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.
Don't let the stylized visuals fool you, because this game can be genuinely unsettling at times. There's an ever-present sense of isolation and anxiety, especially when you're performing time-sensitive tasks. It's complemented by an unparalleled sense of discovery and freedom, creating a very unique mix.
One complaint is that this game sometimes takes "being in the right place at the right time" very literally. I actually got stuck on a couple of puzzles because they weren't properly communicated to the player. If it weren't for that, this would have been a 5/5 game.
Games like this don't come out very often. It feels like it was made by people who love the medium of video games. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.