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The Outer Worlds announced (Obsidian, FPS RPG, XB1/PS4/Steam 2019)
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Not sure why people keep saying it.
It doesn't resemble modern Fallout that much, and it surely doesn't resemble the Fallout games Tim Cain actually directed.
That said, both the directors for this game were also the lead for Vampire Bloodlines, and GOD if I'm hoping some of that will show in this one, way more than I care about any Fallout resemblance.
This looks so fucking good. I can't wait. Day one.
This is the type of game I want more of. Single player western RPGs. Screw co-op and open, living worlds, and always online bullshit.
This is the type of game I want more of. Single player western RPGs. Screw co-op and open, living worlds, and always online bullshit.
Why are you complaining. Fallout New Vegas was a FPS RPG at its core.
Probably because of the retro futurism in both Fallout and this game, Tim Cain and Boyarsky were always saying how they hope to make something similar to Fallout in the future, think I read that somewhere on the Codex. So probably that's why people are thinking it.
Could be not, I always assumed that whatever they would do, it would be isometric RTwP or TB.
I guess you also hated Fallout New Vegas? Did you want them to make another isometric rpg that didn't sell well instead?
Finally, a proper spiritual successor to Fallout. Sorry, Mr. Howard. Can't wait for it, looks great so far!
Curious about the shooting mechanics. Fallout 3 really didn't feel good as a shooter to me. Other than that, from the games announced at TGA, this is probably the one I'm most looking forward to.
How does it not? No, it's not a "post apocalyptic setting", but it has that melding of worlds that their older games have. Fallout 1 & 2 with it's 1950's Future Americana, and Arcanum with the Tolken fantasy plus Steam Punk.
This game has a similar clashing of two worlds with the Sci-Fi future blended with 1900's Western imagery from the tonics and creams from the Autie Cleo's billboards, and the saloon like architecture.
Fuck, even Cree Summer Francks (voice of Tandi from FO1) was in the trailer, complete with jump cuts of "talking heads".
You either are thinking too literally on what a spiritual successor should look like or have no critical eye for this stuff.
I need to see more of this game ASAP.
This has supplanted Gears 5 as my most anticipated title next year.
This has supplanted Gears 5 as my most anticipated title next year.
I hope it isn't as derivative of Fallout as it looked. It makes sense that Obsidian would want to create an IP where they could still play with Fallout-like mechanics, but why not putting in a more immediately interesting world? We Happy Few, for example, was a Fallout-like whose world and its story were captivating (it was the rest of the game that let it down).
Well, it's a FPS, for a start.
I honestly don't think even they think the resemblance is that strong. I'm going to guess that namedropping Fallout just gets them more attention than saying "This is basically the same setting used by The Precursors, that russian FPS-RPG that twelve people played".
And the "defining traits of Fallout" that I'm "not critical enough to spot" according to you are shared by all the other games I mentioned, anyway.
Didn't in any way change the gameplay though. Can't imagine that kind of difference would make one go from "*vomits* Very disappointing" to being excited for the game
Only crazy people played in that. Not even mods get the Beth engine TPP working right. Still barely serviceable in FO4.
Most likely scenario is that Take Two have the right of first refusal on any sequel.
Microsoft will have to work something out with them on that end.
I'm optimistic they'll secure the rights because it doesn't do Private Division any good to sit on them, unless they're trying to discourage partners from accepting buyouts, in which case things can get tricky.
Most likely scenario is that the contracts already had contingents for buyouts. These corporations tend to be very thorough.
For now, I just hope this first game is at least half as good as it looks.
These madmen... they actually developed a Fallout spiritual successor and not only that, it actually looks like a damn good game on its own gameplay wise unlike the mess that is Fallout 4.
A shame that doesn't have a third person option after the supposed job listing we got several months ago, but I'm still super interested in this.
A shame that doesn't have a third person option after the supposed job listing we got several months ago, but I'm still super interested in this.
It's not a looker, but yeah, this will probaby be a great game. Reminded me a lot of Fallout New Vegas and I love the Sci-Fi-aspect.
I don't know. My guess is people like to see their character or something? Outer Worlds being a FPS doesn't bother me.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish there was third person option, but I'm a-okay with it being FPV only.
According to the below link Obsidian will own the IP.
https://www.gameinformer.com/b/feat...es-new-publishing-label-private-division.aspx
Something special should be done for the Xbox version where we can carry characters stats and stories to possible future sequels.
Time for bed. Tomorrow at 9am EST PC Gamer will have an early look and chat with Cain and Boyarsky.
Yea I like to bounce in and out if I have the option. I did so with Fallout 4 and now I'm playing through RDR2 and doing the same. Nothing is wrong with options!
I haven't checked OP in a bit, but this should be in there. I read about this earlier. I'm excited to see what's up.
EDIT; B2B posts. I don't give a damn.
That's awesome to hear, Microsoft can fund a sequel if the first one is a hit.
Vomiting is a bit much. But I'd go from being disappointed and probably not buying the game to excited and definitely buying if they announced a TPP mode.
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I hope that Obsidian really does great on this game for so many reasons.
1. It is what it would do for Bethesda. No way I see Bethesda sitting still with competition from CP Projekt Red and an Obsidian that will have the backing of Microsoft. It also looks like BioWare may get back to form with Dragon Age and Anthem if they perform.
2. It is a great way for them to bow out as a third party developer and as someone that is invested on Microsoft platform I really want to see them successful. I also think that Sawyer and Heins should move to another project, that maybe Obsidian hire expand and have another team dedicated to making RPG's, but not Isometric. Obsidian now has an opportunity to show the world that they belong up there as one of the three top RPG development houses.