Outriders

About Outriders

People Can Fly created this third-person looter shooter alongside Square Enix for release in April 2021. You can play it on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Google Stadia. The game drops you into the role of an Outrider on the hostile planet Enoch, where humanity is struggling against strange anomalies. It blends fast-paced shooting with supernatural abilities in a single-player or co-op setting. You start in the slums of the First City and move outward toward forests, mountains, and deserts while hunting down a mysterious signal. The story feels desperate as you explore this dark sci-fi world filled with twisted weaponry.

Gameplay

You control one of four classes that mix heavy guns with active powers like healing or teleporting. Combat feels frantic because enemies swarm you while you dodge and shoot simultaneously. You collect loot constantly to upgrade your armor and weapons, which drives the main loop forward. Sessions usually involve running through linear levels, clearing out rooms of hostiles, and checking chests for better gear. The co-op mode lets up to three players tackle missions together, where one person might tank damage while another melts enemies from a distance. You manage inventory screens often between fights to swap stats and build your character's specific power synergy.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile seem divided on this title despite the fun combat. The IGDB community score sits at 75.6 out of 100 based on 93 ratings. Average playtime for dedicated users reaches 122.6 hours, suggesting the grind hooks people once they start. User feedback highlights strong gunplay and powers that feel wacky but effective. One reviewer noted the story is mid while praising the shooting mechanics. Most players agree the loot loop keeps them engaged even when the narrative stumbles. The mood generally leans toward energetic frustration as you chase better drops to survive harder zones.

PlayPile's Take

Outriders works best if you want fast combat and don't mind a forgettable story. The price is standard for a new release on consoles or PC. You will spend many hours grinding gear sets and fighting waves of enemies in co-op sessions. Achievements track your progress through the main campaign and side challenges, offering plenty to do beyond the finale. Skip this if you expect deep narrative choices or slow-paced exploration. The game delivers solid shooting mechanics but feels shallow once you beat the final boss. It remains a strong option for fans of action RPGs who prioritize combat over plot.

Storyline

Play as an Outrider, the vanguard of the colonisation efforts of Enoch, now altered by the anomaly storms, your power grows as you discover the hostile planet of Enoch. Embark on a dark and desperate journey across the planet to the source of a mysterious signal.