The different classes and their unique abilities should also guarantee a synergy between players looking to work together. I will also say that Outriders‘ gameplay mechanics should make for a great co-operative experience it’s fast, frantic, and exciting. However, it apparently allows cross-platform play, which is great for increasing the number of friends you can game with. Considering the clusterfuck that has been Cyberpunk 2077, this is shrewd and a real good-guy move.Ĭurrently, I haven’t had the chance to see how the multiplayer system works. Importantly, players can also sample how the game performs on different platforms deciding which one works best for them. It gives players a solid chance to test the game out and see if it’s to their individual taste. I love the way that People Can Fly and Square Enix have put this demo out. You will feel attached to your character and understand their place in the world just don’t expect to deviate from what the developers have planned for you.

While I prefer a more in-depth role-playing system, Outriders‘ mechanics are inline with what most successful modern RPGs offer. I got the impression the dialogue system functions mostly as exposition you can ask for more information on something, but it won’t change what you can do about it. You can customise your appearance, deck yourself out with different weapons and armour, and chose what you say. The role-playing mechanics are simple, yet effective, and help the player connect with their character and the surrounding world. That said, once I got used to the mechanic, I found that it encouraged an aggressive playstyle that was both rewarding and fun. At first this might seem intimidating you aren’t able to run away from a threat, regroup, and heal. I chose the Devastator class and quickly found myself able to smash the ground, enabling me to, well, devastate all the surrounding enemiesĪnother element I really enjoyed in the combat is that you only regenerate life through dealing damage. An extra layer of depth is added to the combat with unique class-based abilities. However, the shooting here feels faster, sharper, and more impactful.

The most obvious parallel is the Mass Effect trilogy. Outriders blends elements from third-person shooters and action-orientated role-playing games. In fact, some of these schlocky moments actually added to the fun just like a good old fashioned B-movie. However, nothing got in the way of my enjoyment of the game. I felt that some of the characters leaned a little too hard into stereotypes, and there were a few moments where I found myself rolling my eyes at some stiff dialogue. That said, not everything in the game clicks. It was a powerful trick that succeeds in giving the world of Outriders an interesting history and a frightening, mysterious future to venture into. This quick 180 is shocking the way the world morphs from natural beauty to a manmade hell-scape held more poignancy than I expected. Then a catastrophic event occurs and everything goes to shit. The first 30 minutes fill you with wonder the lush flora and fauna captured my imagination and I felt like I was a real part of this exciting exploratory expedition. However, the designers have done an equally impressive job creating a set of environments that transport the player into an alien atmosphere. The sci-fi world is rendered rather beautifully by some nice graphics. Alright guys, that was a bit of rollercoaster! I’m checking in directly after playing the first hour of the demo to report what I experienced and share my initial thoughts on the game.įirst of all, Outriders looks pretty good.

Outriders demo