Outer Wilds is one of those games that gets hyped up to the moon and back. People call it "life-changing" and "the best game ever" so naturally I had to see what the fuck was going on..
First off, the good stuff: The game is polished to a shine. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the lack of voice acting and the cartoony graphics, the game still manages to pull you in with its charm. The alien characters, though, felt a bit off to me in terms of art style.
Now, the bad part: I spent way too many hours just wandering around aimlessly, trying to figure out what the fuck I was supposed to do. And let me tell you, I'm stubborn. I refused to look up any guides. So, there I was, re-reading map logs like a madman, trying to connect the dots.
Eventually, I did figure it out, and I have to say, the puzzles in this game are pretty fkin clever. Piecing everything together to uncover the grand puzzle was a satisfying challenge.
But then... the ending. Maybe it's just me, but after all that build-up, the finale felt kinda average. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was cool and all, but it didn't quite live up to the hype people were shilling..
Overall it's a great game with some flaws. It's a must if you're into puzzles and exploration.