The Outer Worlds 2 Bears the Weight of the World Compared to Avowed

The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed may both be Obsidian-made games, but the former has a much bigger climb to face than the latter.

[Christopher]

"What's even more daunting, though, is that The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't just have to bring more to the table in terms of gameplay."

While I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's this mentality that people start hating games even though they provide quality gameplay. Larian, for example, isn't likely to top BG3, but maybe, just maybe, meet it. But, we need to realize there is a limit to how much can be done and not keep expecting more out of quality studios when others aren't even matching them.

[LucasRuinedChildhood]

Tbh, I don't think that the article is well written or interesting and the title is melodramatic. But I do agree that expectations for The Outer World's are higher than Avowed ... but not unfairly high and very achievable. In fact, Avowed underwhelming some people has actually made it easier for TOW2 to impress.

- They need to prove that Avowed's writing quality is not Obsidian's future. Should not be difficult as Josh Sawyer is involved. And just not have other issues in Avowed like a lack of interactivity.
- People want areas with better exploration. Apparently they focused a lot on this so people should be happy if that's well done.
- After the initial praise, a lot of people were left feeling that The Outer Worlds overall was just okay. I kind of agree. If the gameplay and exploration are improved and the writing is as good or better, I think people will be happy.

[Profchaos]

I don't think it has to be topped but be a meaningful change be it a quality story new mechanics whatever as long as it has a good reason to exist

[anast]

I would be good with okay writing and okay combat with a complex decision tree, multiple endings, a reactive world, and some RPG mechanics. I think Obsidian can at least do this.

[REDGUM]

I could be wrong here but i was under the impression that, sadly, The Outer Worlds 2 wasn't coming to PS5. If thats the case, and again i could be wrong here, but why has this been posted on the playstation 5 forums?

[LucasRuinedChildhood]

It is coming to PS5. The trailers are even on the official PlayStation channel. https://youtu.be/LOf2np-KBG...

[REDGUM]

Oh, wow. I was sure i read an article on the contrary. Thanks for the heads up.

[thesoftware730]

Playing Avowed now, and loving it!!

[ZeekQuattro]

Indeed. Just started a second playthrough myself. On one hand I wish the game was longer. On the other it feels good beating my games from time to time. 🤣