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Pros
Pro Combat is based on your skill, nothing else
In many other games, the way you fight is dictated by having the most powerful weapon, or perhaps you're not even in actual control of your character, but Outcast is different. Instead of relying on a bigger weapon, or a more powerful spell, you rely on your reflexes and reaction times, making the combat in this game much more challenging and satisfying.
Pro A deep, captivating story
The story of Outcast has been heralded since its release. Complete with interesting characters, superb voice acting, and plenty of compelling plots, there are very few things about it that will fail to draw you deeper and deeper into the game.
Pro A wonderful level of diversity in the puzzle difficulty
The puzzles in Outcast are incredibly creative, and will test you in several ways. Ranging anywhere from incredibly simple to delightfully complex, Outcast will put your brain to the test.
Pro Play the game however you like
Outcast is one of the first games to ever boast a free-roaming environment. You're not on railroad tracks (meaning the game doesn't force you to go from point A to point B), and can take on many different aspects of the game whenever you feel like it. In fact, you should be prepared to spend time searching for what you actually need to be doing. You'll be provided hints, but not much more.
Pro The music is simply marvelous
The musical score created for this game is breathtaking. It adds a much deeper level of immersion to an already captivating adventure. It ranges from dark and foreboding, to bright and cheery, to depressed and forlorn.
Cons
Con The controls can be a little difficult to work with
Simply put, it's an older game, which were not well-known for their mind-blowing controls. They will function perfectly fine after you get used to them, but that may take a bit of time.
Con The game will feel a little dated
Although Outcast was remastered and improved to run smoothly on today's computers, the graphics haven't changed much. If you're not a fan of older-looking games, this may not be the title for you.