Time is expensive. For both players and content creators. They have to pick and choose which games to pay attention to so they don't "waste" 10-20 hours of playing the game they're not sure others are going to be interested in.
I started playing the demo but it is on a 20 min countdown timer. I liked walking around and talking to npc's but I quickly ran out of time before I got to see what the real gameplay is all about. I have it on my wishlist but the price is just a bit high for me right now
"The RPG no one is talking about unless they are being paid for it" The title implies you are going to share a hidden gem that you love with us.....not do an ad.
@@Filsoh Matty has always seemed honest about his reviews. If he doesn't like something, he says that he doesn't like it. He always seems to be doing honest reviews.
He said outright that the content is sponsored. Honest as always. But between the lines, I think it seems to me that he didn’t like the game? Some things he: jank, generic protagonist, bad voice acting, very little to do in the open world, short story with a lot of exposition, not much variation in the environments and game play, and many others. Given the many good games we can choose between in a similar price range, not a great recommendation it seems to me.
Digital Foundry did a comprehensive overview and retrospective of this new game and the original. Also, SpawnWave did a sponsored video as well, which I skipped because he’s started plugging ads, sponsored content, memberships and Patreon crap to an obscene degree lately. He’s on track to catch up to MBG. If it keeps up he’ll be standing in the intersection with a collection bucket like your local fire company.
Reminds me alot of when I bought tons of random games back on my 360 and PS2 and played them. I enjoyed the random hidden gems like what this appears to be to me. I just got Dragons Dogma 2 last night, so after that, I may look into this one!
Oh dear, I feel old now... I played the original game, and for that time it was really something different. Things we now take for granted, where experienced in that game for the first time. A lot of games that came after this original evolved in a better way thanks to this game. I replayed the game again after the remake, and it was a huge improvement. Not that is was perfect, because you could still feel it was a AA game without the massive budget AAA normally get. However - I can perfectly live those little imperfections, because it was a fun game. Now this new game looks like it's miles ahead of that older game, without loosing the charm. It is definitely on my "to buy" list, and of course I am going to buy it on my preferred platform - GOG (I love to have DRM-Free off-line installers). I am sure I am in for a good time...
1999 Outcast was the most innovative and beautiful open world ever made, with a sublime orchestral soundtrack from Lennie Moore (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
I truly loved this game. Some of the parkour trials are waaay too many, but you don't need to do them all. Aside from that , I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to see another sequel.
Oh crap i had no idea about this!! Ive started fhe original outcast multiple times over the years but never been able to finish if, but it always intrigued me. I'll definetly pick this up!
To be fair a cpl months back Rogue Trader videos were going around. I had no idea it even existed. I bought it after seeing afew sponsored videos and it was amazing imo. Great game. Actually made me more open minded to sponsored game videos.
Im actually in the middle of playing this game right now, AND it's AWESOME!!! It's unbelievably awesome, as a matter of fact. It's everything that someone who loves a single-player open world would want in a single-player open world game. There is a lot, and I mean A LOT of voiced dialog and lore dumps in the game. The 360ness and 80/90s action hero aspect of the game is a huge plus for me. Other than that, this video covers everything that you would want to know about the game. I love this game... It's exactly what I needed. It's not Mass Effect 4, but it's the next best thing. If you love the Mass Effect games, then you will definitely enjoy this. Have fun!
I’m torn with how we review open world games now because think of what we want we don’t want bloat, but we will quickly say we don’t want a world that feels empty. That would mean we want every event that is put into this world that’s not empty so it will take a lot of events. We want them all or most of them to be handcrafted. That blows up budgets. That makes what we want and what we know is affordable at odds with each other.
I love the aspect of lack of handholding. Tne biggest ooof in original game was "where you save game" in training zone, and i totaly skipped that leader of rebelion had given you a gamsaav crystal, derp. What is point of game if everything is served on platter.. glossary is nice help. Played remake, missing that voxel feeling 😂 at max of 640x480 resolution.
I've got over 6,000 hours in my backlog, so competition is fierce. The game looks good enough, but just not enough to take the place of something like Eiyuden Chronicle.
I really wanna play this game. Didn't by it yet because here in Brazil gameskeep getting more and more expensive so I usually wait for discounts and sales. Looks like it has a cool universe and the design of the creatures really got my attention.
I saw this game on Steam and wishlisted it. After the debacle with Star Wars Outlaws I'm gonna pick this one up to support the devs who are still making non-predatory single player experiences.
The original was terrific, Matty. And I urge everyone to give it a shot. I believe it’s available on ps plus. Definitely going to buy this when I have the time to play it.
I love THQ Nordic. They've saved some of my favorite franchises. I always do my part to support them. Sometimes I just want a jank game with some new stuff and charm. I'm going to have to pick this up now.
Me and my dad used to have the original one back on Windows 98 and it was kind of fun we both really enjoyed it it was really big at the time but I be both tried playing the demo on PS5 and it was the frame rate was so low the world exploration just didn't seem to jump out and excite I barely had an hour and I got extremely bored I think it's time has mostly passed but at least some people are enjoying it
I really want this game but here on Brazil the price is absurd. Waiting a price drop to pick! I loved the first one back then, and the game is in my top 10 lists everytime
Thank you for sharing this game with us. I love THQ and how they resurrect old IPs they don’t get enough credit I’m gonna try this game out tonight. Hoping for kingdoms of amular 2
It plays like I hope the upcoming star wars game will, I really enjoyed the demo and the demo is available on Ps5 and Xbox too! I strongly recommend people give it a try.
Outcast 1 is my all-time favorite game ever. It felt like stepping inside the Star Wars Special Editions. Absolute phenomenal game at the time. And now we have a worthy sequel, although not the absolute bestest of best games ever anymore ;) The freedom, general atmosphere, writing and world-building are still top notch though.
The quality of this remake\sequel is impressive. I remember playing this game as a kid in the 90s and this game blew my mind at the time. I really don't think there was anything like it at the time either. It may have even been one of first truly open world 3D games. It's a little too pricey for me at the current time but I do have it wish listed. Just way too many other games taking the mind share up presently. I wouldn't be surprised if this game doesn't sell well as I really haven't seen any other advertisements on it besides the rare sponsor spots on videos that I watch. Which is a shame but there is a lot of competition in the open world genre right now. Hopefully it does well enough to get a sequel or at least let the dev team keep operating. Solid and fair review Matty. Cheers!
Space gaming channels I follow have talked about Outcast - A New Beginning. I've seen Lets Plays. But we all know from the Starfield experience that you don't go to Bethesda and its content creators looking for space or Sci-Fi. Fallout's about as close as you get.
The original game had a similar plot and came out way before Avatar, if anything the biggest inspiration for Outcast was Stargate. I've almost finished A New Beginning and it's okay but imho the first game is better. I really have to praise the new game on a technical level though, the world looks stunning. The foliage density, ground clutter, biome variety etc, in a pretty much seamless open world (load screens only happen when using the not stargates) is wild for a modern AA title. It's just a shame that instead of staying true to the original they went the Ubisoft route with collectible/activity/outpost bloat, that coupled with extremely boring main robot enemies really does the IP a disservice.
@@connerellis8336 Just depressed modern games arent very...fun. Been playing my ps2 recently and the games were different and engaging. Hard to get from modern games. And yes Antagonistic towarss the game companies today, not towards you
Make sure to go check out Outcast - A New Beginning! For PC players: thqn.net/3Vj84iS. For PS5: thqn.net/4ccWqfl. For XSX: thqn.net/3v35FOy. #ad
Hi Matty, I just saw some guy shat himself
I've been having a lot of fun with Outcast. I've been bouncing between Outcast and FF7 Rebirth
Reminds me of Elex! If this one ended up on ps + might try it but Dragons Dogma 2 is my guilty pleasure at the moment
That isn’t a guilty pleasure it’s a great game lol
I heard elex got the inspiration from this game. I'm going to purchase this game
Hi Matty. I just shat myself!
YAY
Bro, you never trust a shart
Once again.. congratulations
Congratulations on shitting yourself
😂
I hate that no one is talking about it out of their own desire, rather than it being a sponsor. Lots of these vids.
Money talks
Blame the marketing
There wasnt any
Time is expensive. For both players and content creators. They have to pick and choose which games to pay attention to so they don't "waste" 10-20 hours of playing the game they're not sure others are going to be interested in.
People have a job to do. It’s pretty normal
@@BrandonDenny-we1rw I didn't know it was out till this video and I remember being interested after seeing the first trailer a while back.
I started playing the demo but it is on a 20 min countdown timer. I liked walking around and talking to npc's but I quickly ran out of time before I got to see what the real gameplay is all about. I have it on my wishlist but the price is just a bit high for me right now
"The RPG no one is talking about unless they are being paid for it"
The title implies you are going to share a hidden gem that you love with us.....not do an ad.
Wah wah wah let our boy Matty get the bag. He can still enjoy something even if he is being paid for it too
Is he really doing an ad for the game or actually likes it?
@@Filsoh Matty has always seemed honest about his reviews. If he doesn't like something, he says that he doesn't like it. He always seems to be doing honest reviews.
He said outright that the content is sponsored. Honest as always. But between the lines, I think it seems to me that he didn’t like the game? Some things he: jank, generic protagonist, bad voice acting, very little to do in the open world, short story with a lot of exposition, not much variation in the environments and game play, and many others. Given the many good games we can choose between in a similar price range, not a great recommendation it seems to me.
I bought it a few days ago. But I am really caught up in Dragons Dogma 2 right now.
Great game
@@greenthumb7405 It really is!
Digital Foundry did a comprehensive overview and retrospective of this new game and the original. Also, SpawnWave did a sponsored video as well, which I skipped because he’s started plugging ads, sponsored content, memberships and Patreon crap to an obscene degree lately. He’s on track to catch up to MBG. If it keeps up he’ll be standing in the intersection with a collection bucket like your local fire company.
yea because god forbid ha trie to make money to get through these tough times. stfu dude , you sound pathetic
I probably would have grabbed this for $35-$40. $60 is a bit much right now. Ill wait for a sale and better optimization
It's on sale right now at Gamestop for only $27
Definitely want to check this out but I need to finish dragons dogma, ronin, and actually start cyberpunk at some point… so many games so little time
Looks good only thing stopping me is the price. I don’t even spend $70 on fresh AAA releases.
Hi Matty, I heard some guy saw a guy shat himself.
Reminds me alot of when I bought tons of random games back on my 360 and PS2 and played them. I enjoyed the random hidden gems like what this appears to be to me. I just got Dragons Dogma 2 last night, so after that, I may look into this one!
Oh dear, I feel old now... I played the original game, and for that time it was really something different. Things we now take for granted, where experienced in that game for the first time. A lot of games that came after this original evolved in a better way thanks to this game.
I replayed the game again after the remake, and it was a huge improvement. Not that is was perfect, because you could still feel it was a AA game without the massive budget AAA normally get. However - I can perfectly live those little imperfections, because it was a fun game.
Now this new game looks like it's miles ahead of that older game, without loosing the charm. It is definitely on my "to buy" list, and of course I am going to buy it on my preferred platform - GOG (I love to have DRM-Free off-line installers). I am sure I am in for a good time...
I remember when the original came out. Curious that it got a sequel, now...
I was talking about it 3 weeks ago
Not while it's $70. I'll wait until it's 50% off.
Funnily enough the ad before the video was for this game
1999 Outcast was the most innovative and beautiful open world ever made, with a sublime orchestral soundtrack from Lennie Moore (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
As soon as this comes down in price I might try to buy it for 40
Played the demo and it pleasantly surprised me. Will be getting it at some point when it has a decent discount.
Yes. This game rocks. Bought it on a whim, and I’m loving it. The sense of freedom feels fresh, like I haven’t seen in a game in a long time.
Matty says he "won't spoil much" then proceeds to tell the game's major plot twist
I’ve been balls deep in dragons dogma 2 for the past several weeks… might have to finish that up, and check out outcast.
I truly loved this game. Some of the parkour trials are waaay too many, but you don't need to do them all. Aside from that , I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to see another sequel.
Oh crap i had no idea about this!! Ive started fhe original outcast multiple times over the years but never been able to finish if, but it always intrigued me. I'll definetly pick this up!
Rebirth took me 150 hrs to 100% Great fun, but thanks for this shorter recommendation. I personally loved the combat in andromeda.
4 years old in 1999 eh? What was I doing then… oh yeah……graduating…..high school….you wound me sir 😢
:(
Starting college ouch, talk about inserting a knife and giving it a loving twist.
I enjoyed it a lot for what it was. Interesting quest structure, just wish the aliens weren't so ugly and the protagonist so bland lol
They probably feel the same about humans.
@@milesjazz9957oh shut up and touch grass
To be fair a cpl months back Rogue Trader videos were going around. I had no idea it even existed. I bought it after seeing afew sponsored videos and it was amazing imo. Great game. Actually made me more open minded to sponsored game videos.
Im actually in the middle of playing this game right now, AND it's AWESOME!!! It's unbelievably awesome, as a matter of fact. It's everything that someone who loves a single-player open world would want in a single-player open world game. There is a lot, and I mean A LOT of voiced dialog and lore dumps in the game. The 360ness and 80/90s action hero aspect of the game is a huge plus for me. Other than that, this video covers everything that you would want to know about the game. I love this game... It's exactly what I needed. It's not Mass Effect 4, but it's the next best thing. If you love the Mass Effect games, then you will definitely enjoy this. Have fun!
I just downloaded and played the demo on Xbox the other day! It was kinda surprising
I’m torn with how we review open world games now because think of what we want we don’t want bloat, but we will quickly say we don’t want a world that feels empty. That would mean we want every event that is put into this world that’s not empty so it will take a lot of events. We want them all or most of them to be handcrafted. That blows up budgets. That makes what we want and what we know is affordable at odds with each other.
I like the 360 vibe and I hope we start seeing more game projects in that double AA game category. Hopefully it will let devs passion really flourish
Thanks, checking this out now. I haven't heard a peep of this game and I've been craving a sci-fi game.
I love the aspect of lack of handholding. Tne biggest ooof in original game was "where you save game" in training zone, and i totaly skipped that leader of rebelion had given you a gamsaav crystal, derp. What is point of game if everything is served on platter.. glossary is nice help. Played remake, missing that voxel feeling 😂 at max of 640x480 resolution.
The games faithful to the first game they had the lexicon in the first game aswell but qol having it in dialog at same time
I’ll wait til the game is $20
Won't be long. THQ does deals often
Yea game looks not that interesting for me to pay full price
I've been absolutely loving this game.
Excellent review. I’m playing the game now and loving it. To me it’s way better than avatar.
i had the original, never played it all the way thru but it was one of the (if not the very 1st) true open world games.
I played the demo for this on series x and ps5. Had some fun with it but it didn't really grab me. Maybe down the line I'll revisit when on sale.
It’s better than the demo would suggest
@@raskolnikov6443 good to know, thanks
@@michaelh3715 The demo was indees very lackluster but the gameplay ive seen looks wayy better.
Like Sandland. Bad demo but good game
I've got over 6,000 hours in my backlog, so competition is fierce. The game looks good enough, but just not enough to take the place of something like Eiyuden Chronicle.
This game looks right up my alley, but I don't by games on release. I'll pick this up on sale down the road for sure.
I played the original way back when. I remember it as being "weird" is the best way I can describe it.
I really wanna play this game. Didn't by it yet because here in Brazil gameskeep getting more and more expensive so I usually wait for discounts and sales. Looks like it has a cool universe and the design of the creatures really got my attention.
Never even heard of this until now. Looks pretty good!
I saw this game on Steam and wishlisted it. After the debacle with Star Wars Outlaws I'm gonna pick this one up to support the devs who are still making non-predatory single player experiences.
The original was terrific, Matty. And I urge everyone to give it a shot. I believe it’s available on ps plus. Definitely going to buy this when I have the time to play it.
I don’t think it’s worth $70. If it had been $40 or maybe $50, I’d be apt to try it out.
I love THQ Nordic. They've saved some of my favorite franchises. I always do my part to support them. Sometimes I just want a jank game with some new stuff and charm. I'm going to have to pick this up now.
I played the demo and loved it. I bought the game and I am enjoying the full play though now.😊
Bruce Campbell should play the hero. Outcast is so underrated.
Me and my dad used to have the original one back on Windows 98 and it was kind of fun we both really enjoyed it it was really big at the time but I be both tried playing the demo on PS5 and it was the frame rate was so low the world exploration just didn't seem to jump out and excite I barely had an hour and I got extremely bored I think it's time has mostly passed but at least some people are enjoying it
I’m sure ACG will appreciate that he is NO ONE.
I really want this game but here on Brazil the price is absurd. Waiting a price drop to pick!
I loved the first one back then, and the game is in my top 10 lists everytime
Thank you for sharing this game with us. I love THQ and how they resurrect old IPs they don’t get enough credit I’m gonna try this game out tonight. Hoping for kingdoms of amular 2
I was interested in this game. Thanks for covering it
It plays like I hope the upcoming star wars game will, I really enjoyed the demo and the demo is available on Ps5 and Xbox too! I strongly recommend people give it a try.
Outcast 1 is my all-time favorite game ever. It felt like stepping inside the Star Wars Special Editions. Absolute phenomenal game at the time. And now we have a worthy sequel, although not the absolute bestest of best games ever anymore ;) The freedom, general atmosphere, writing and world-building are still top notch though.
You should play this game on pc. The graphics take my breath away! And the gameplay is a metric ton of fun too!
Love it it kind of reminds me of crackdown for some reason
I really enjoyed the demo. Deep sale, definitely.
Is the story good? That's all I really care about. I'm OK with "just ok" gameplay and graphics, if the story is engaging
I think the only rpg I’m interested in is Shadow of the Erdtree from Elden Ring
Jank...when a video game gets videogamey. I've missed that charm.
The quality of this remake\sequel is impressive. I remember playing this game as a kid in the 90s and this game blew my mind at the time. I really don't think there was anything like it at the time either. It may have even been one of first truly open world 3D games.
It's a little too pricey for me at the current time but I do have it wish listed. Just way too many other games taking the mind share up presently.
I wouldn't be surprised if this game doesn't sell well as I really haven't seen any other advertisements on it besides the rare sponsor spots on videos that I watch. Which is a shame but there is a lot of competition in the open world genre right now. Hopefully it does well enough to get a sequel or at least let the dev team keep operating.
Solid and fair review Matty. Cheers!
Space gaming channels I follow have talked about Outcast - A New Beginning. I've seen Lets Plays. But we all know from the Starfield experience that you don't go to Bethesda and its content creators looking for space or Sci-Fi. Fallout's about as close as you get.
Have you played ELEX and ELEX 2, Matty?
I played a little bit of this at the PAX before this last one the flying felt cool it was a bit vusually busy for my tastes tho
Looks like Tak and the Power of Juju
Yeah i fancy this one, i also fancy Matty. ❤
The original and it's remake are great
The original game had a similar plot and came out way before Avatar, if anything the biggest inspiration for Outcast was Stargate.
I've almost finished A New Beginning and it's okay but imho the first game is better. I really have to praise the new game on a technical level though, the world looks stunning. The foliage density, ground clutter, biome variety etc, in a pretty much seamless open world (load screens only happen when using the not stargates) is wild for a modern AA title. It's just a shame that instead of staying true to the original they went the Ubisoft route with collectible/activity/outpost bloat, that coupled with extremely boring main robot enemies really does the IP a disservice.
now i gotta check this one out
The game looks sick, I most likely will pick it up!!
Character creation would be nice
Yes Matt! Outcast is awesome!
Ive been talking about just cant afford it yet.
It looks like a solid game but maybe ill wait for a sale
Just been waiting for the price to go down a bit.
Are AA games worth $70?
I use to work at the hut😂 I need that hoody
Just ordered it for the PS5 22 quid😊
Respects to the demo
I’m gonna go try the demo!
will pick it up on a sale, just a bit sad they made the aliens very humanized.
Looks good, ill try it
Lol let me tell you that’s not how sponsorships work, you have to say you like it unless you don’t want to get paid by them again
By the ones with no confidence in their product and fear criticism.
THQ Nordic isnt like that...yet
How is it Avatar inspired when this existed before Avatar? 🧐
I have the remake of the first game and it was fun ! I’m gonna grab this one ☝️ also
The game is is about $60 on Steam. No way we can call this a AA game for that price....
I played the one that hit gamepass got all the achievements then just uninstalled the game
Played the demo, felt like a sub par game from 10 years ago. I’m good thanks
Enjoy the sub par games from now then. Nobodies holding your credit card for you
@@BrandonDenny-we1rw I could be wrong but I think your being antagonist. I’m just not sure how or why lol
@@connerellis8336 Just depressed modern games arent very...fun.
Been playing my ps2 recently and the games were different and engaging.
Hard to get from modern games.
And yes Antagonistic towarss the game companies today, not towards you
So basically Elex
Oh yeah ….i remember this game….both from now and before when funhaus played the first one on demo disk and made fun of it
The first one is from 1999 how can you say its avatar inspierd 😅. Because its like the first one. Avatar is from 2012
I tried it could never get into it.
Pretty fun all things considered