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Is Outcast - A New Beginning worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want open-world exploration alongside combat
- Players who enjoy creating weapons by combining modules
- Fans of the original Outcast who want a sequel set on Adelpha
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tightly linear story may find the non-linear structure a poor match.
- Those looking for a game centered on realistic settings may not want its alien world, wildlife and robot enemies.
- Players seeking a multiplayer-focused game may prefer a title that emphasizes group play.
Our take on Outcast - A New Beginning
The store pitch gives equal weight to exploration, combat and Talan culture, but the concrete activities it names are traversal, weapon building, fighting and freeing villages. Cultural engagement is presented as part of the journey, without much detail about what that interaction involves.
What is Outcast - A New Beginning?
Play as Cutter Slade in a non-linear action adventure set on Adelpha, where robot forces have enslaved the Talan people and stripped the world of natural resources.
Jetpack moves include jumping, air-dashing and gliding as Slade travels through the open world. Combat includes weapons created by combining modules, alongside Talan powers that draw on natural forces. The story can be approached at the player's own pace, with exploration that includes hidden temples and dangerous wildlife. Helping the Talans free their villages grants access to their ancient powers. The game is a sequel to the 1999 Outcast and features a soundtrack by the original game's composer, Lennie Moore.
How Outcast - A New Beginning plays
- 01Jetpack traversal
- Slade can jump, dash through the air and glide while moving around Adelpha.
- 02Modular weapons
- Combining modules lets players create weapons for combat against the robot invaders.
- 03Talan powers
- Freeing villages provides access to abilities that use natural forces against enemies.
- 04Nonlinear story
- Players can approach the story at their own pace while exploring temples and encountering wildlife.
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Outcast - A New Beginning: platforms & release
Is Outcast - A New Beginning worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want open-world exploration alongside combat. Skip it if: players seeking a tightly linear story may find the non-linear structure a poor match.
Where can I download Outcast - A New Beginning?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Outcast - A New Beginning's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Outcast - A New Beginning on?
Windows only.
