This isn’t always the case, as some Switch ports aren’t optimized as well as others, but portability is a huge factor for many. The star system is your oyster in The Outer Worlds, and there are multiple ways to solve each problem it presents. Played for review on PS4 Pro. Perhaps this was a conscious decision to lure in the Fallout fans, but even transporting another era into space like the ’70s or ’80s would have been preferable. It touches every cornerstone of a Fallout game, from the camera zooming in on an NPC’s face when you strike up a conversation with them, through to enemies crumpling up in an awkward pile of physics when you kill them with a critical shot. monitoring_string = "9825918b2b361fb0e003f4935ce18ae6". Update, March 31: The Outer Worlds Switch release date is back on track, and you'll be able to play it early this summer. Or you can play it straight and give them the truth.

Nintendo Switch also has the Nintendo Labo line of construction kits, which turn pieces of cardboard and stickers into accessories for the console. [This review is based on a retail copy of the game provided by the publisher.

The Nintendo Switch is capable of displaying games in 1080p on a television, while the system’s built-in screen features a 720p resolution. Depending on what you’re looking for, one may be better for you than the other. Companions also sport over-exaggerated skills (which are supers, really) and can be fully kitted out with their own inventory, gear, and perks.

There’s no question of which system displays games better — it simply comes down to what kind of console you want: a dedicated home console with lots of power, or a system you can take on the go (as well as play at home). It’s important to note that intensive games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey will get closer to three hours of battery life between charges. Even the Fallout-like The Outer Worlds made its way to Nintendo Switch, though it runs pretty poorly compared to its counterparts on other platforms.

The PlayStation 4 is a relatively normal home console, featuring two USB 3.1 ports, as well as HDMI out and a PlayStation camera port. If ‘I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire’ started playing on my ship’s speakers, I wouldn’t have second-guessed it. The PlayStation 4 is significantly larger and heavier, taking up more space on your shelf or entertainment center. However, due to global events, the system has been immensely difficult to find.

It’s good to know what each system is capable of, which games they can run, and overall, what to expect from each. It's safe in some respects, keen to not jettison every modern RPG trope. Due to Obsidian presenting players with very few instances of good vs. bad, there’s a distinct lack of a primary antagonist. We highly recommend purchasing a screen protector. This sort of openness extends all the way through to the end, where exhaustive satisfying epilogues are provided for all major characters (at least in my case). It’s not the ideal way to play most games, though. Fortunately, their aggressiveness and the range in which they do combat can be altered, ensuring that they won’t attack unless explicitly told to do so. They passively buff your skills and carrying capacity by just existing, and while the AI is decent by default, you can customize their basic strategy through menu options. Welcome to the new GameRevolution community platform. The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon launches on September 9 - Jordan Devore, The Outer Worlds site has been taken over, probably to tease a story DLC announcement - Brett Makedonski, Outer Worlds Switch dev promises new patch that 'improves the game's performance' - Chris Carter, The Nintendo Switch port of The Outer Worlds gets the job done - Jordan Devore, The Outer Worlds Switch will 'target' 30FPS, 1080p docked - Chris Carter, The Outer Worlds looks rough on Switch, but I'm glad it exists - Jordan Devore, After a coronavirus delay, The Outer Worlds Switch is now set for a June 5 release - Chris Carter, The Outer Worlds is finally gonna get some big-ass font - Brett Makedonski, The Outer Worlds' Switch port has been delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak - Brett Makedonski. While the Nintendo Switch features a wide array of controller options, none of them are quite as comfortable as holding a DualShock 4. The PlayStation 4 has a robust online service dedicated to providing community-based multiplayer experiences. We compare the two so you can decide which is for you.

This is one of those games where you're often presented with five branching choices, which will spur a lot of save file diversity just to see where it all deviates. The whole system is rife for replays, which plays into the multiple endings angle.
If you aim for the eyes, you can disorientate your attacker, or aiming for their weak point might land a critical hit and bring them to their knees.

Said rebel leader cherry-picks one of the many hibernating citizens (you), which is how they cleverly justify the character creation process.

Nintendo can’t seem to keep up with the demand — coupled with the major manufacturing issues.


In different playthroughs I attempted different solutions, and the stark contrast between the outcome of these solutions was impressive.

With a robust offering of modes and multiple control schemes, including GameCube controllers, it’s a can’t-miss fighting game.