Platforms
- PCNov 14, 20177.4playscore6.511 Critics8.3510 Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 14, 2017NAplayscore6.012 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox OneNov 14, 20176.0playscore6.35 Critics4.4516 Players
23 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- While it might once have been the Game of the Year, age and experience have robbed Outcast of its original magic. Luckily, most of that has been replaced by an exciting return to the old and an interesting look back at what the landscape of games used to be.
Rosh Kelly · Dec 04, 2017 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Massive visual improvements definitely count for something, but when you can’t fix the original problems with a game’s dated mechanics and design, there’s not much else you can do. Outcast: Second Contact is a solid attempt at returning to the original classic, but it’s far from perfect. Fans might be rejoicing at a chance to relive the journey and brush up on all the lore, but just about anyone else should wait until there’s a sale.
Nicholas Plouffe · Nov 27, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Easily the most off-putting aspect of Outcast are the dialog recordings. When so much effort has been put into remastering the score and the visual presentation, why these glorified midis were not given the same treatment is beyond me.
Blake Grundman · Nov 20, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - It covers up the often awkward combat and movement, and adds immeasurably to just running around and exploring and learning Talan culture in a way James Cameron can only wish folks wanted for the Na'vi. Adelpha remains a wonderful world to spend time in, and its story knows exactly how long you'll want to do so. It remains a shame we never got the planned sequel, but at least its legend and legacy now live on in style.
Richard Cobbett · Nov 20, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - With pretty landscapes and settings, Outcast - Second Contact fulfills its aim to recreate the original.
ESpalding · Nov 16, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - From most angles, Adelpha has never looked better. But certain assets, animations, and audio keep Outcast - Second Contact closer to 1999 than the 'remake' tag might suggest.
Paul Younger · Nov 15, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - One of the most creative and well executed titles ever released, dragged down by a disappointing remaster.
Marcello Perricone · Dec 10, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Outcast: Second Contact is a classic adventure wrapped up in shiny new clothes, but which maintains everything it was born with underneath, for better or worse.
Mick Fraser · Nov 29, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Outcast: Second Contact is an eighteen year old game that’s been given a makeover. This is absolutely fine if you’re a fan of the original and want to play it again on modern hardware, but if you don’t have the nostalgia quality there’s absolutely nothing that you won’t find here that’s done far better elsewhere.
Ade · Nov 27, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Unusual open world environment and art design, with an interesting story and well thought out lore. Great soundtrack. The combat and movement is slow and awkward, and not much fun. And the same can be said for the conversations. Some serious frame rate problems.
GameCentral · Nov 23, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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Outcast – Second Contact is the complete Remake of the cult title Outcast, the first 3D open-world game in video game history and pioneer in the modern action-adventure genre.
Take the role of Cutter Slade, a tried and true elite soldier, sent on a last resort mission to an alien planet. Explore a magnificent world mixing science and magic, discover exotic indigenous cities, face fierce enemies and attempt to learn the secrets of an advanced civilization. Make the right choices in this living world and its ecosystem, because your success depends on the destiny of these two universes.
Developer: Appeal