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Status:
Complete and Play Tested
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Developer: People Can Fly
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Third-Person Shooter / Looter Shooter
Release: 2021
Outriders is a fast-paced looter shooter that blends RPG systems with explosive third-person combat. On PS4, it delivers satisfying abilities and chaotic firefights, but struggles with technical issues, repetitive design, and a lack of originality that holds it back from greatness.
Outriders combines cover-based shooting with aggressive, ability-driven combat, encouraging players to stay on the offensive rather than hiding behind cover.
Key gameplay features include:
Four distinct classes (Devastator, Pyromancer, Technomancer, Trickster), each with unique abilities and playstyles ()
Skill trees and gear customization for building different character builds ()
A loot system with rarity tiers, mods, and upgrades
The standout feature is the use of superpowered abilities, which are fast, destructive, and central to combat. The game rewards aggressive play, as defeating enemies often restores health, pushing players into constant action ().
Combat can feel chaotic but satisfying, especially in co-op. However:
Encounters can become repetitive
Balance issues and difficulty spikes can frustrate players
Cover mechanics feel less important compared to ability spam
The game is structured around hub areas connected to combat zones, rather than a true open world. Players explore the hostile planet Enoch, moving through war-torn environments and completing missions.
While environments are varied in layout, they often:
Feel linear and corridor-based
Lack meaningful exploration depth
Reuse similar enemy types and encounter structures ()
The world itself is interesting in concept but doesnt fully capitalize on its potential.
Outriders follows humanitys attempt to colonize a new planet after Earth becomes uninhabitable. You play as an Altered, a human with powerful abilities, navigating a brutal conflict between factions.
Themes include:
Survival and human conflict
Power and transformation
Collapse of civilization
The story is serviceable but often forgettable and uneven, with awkward dialogue and inconsistent tone (). While lore and side content add some depth, the narrative rarely becomes a standout feature.
On PS4, Outriders delivers:
Decent environmental detail and effects
Solid combat animations and visual ability effects
Generally stable performance, though not cutting-edge
However:
Visuals can feel dated for its release period
Occasional glitches and texture issues occur
Overall presentation lacks polish compared to top-tier shooters ()
Audio design is functional:
Explosions and abilities sound impactful
Weapon audio varies in quality
Soundtrack is mostly forgettable
Voice acting is mixed, with some performances lacking emotional impact.
Outriders offers:
Full campaign (solo or co-op up to 3 players)
Endgame Expeditions with increasing difficulty
World Tier system that scales challenge and rewards ()
Replay value is decent due to:
Multiple classes and builds
Loot grinding and optimization
Co-op gameplay
However, the game is best experienced with friends, as solo play can feel more punishing and less engaging ().
Fun and explosive ability-based combat
Strong class variety and build customization
Satisfying loot progression system
Co-op gameplay enhances the experience
Fast-paced and aggressive combat style
Repetitive mission and enemy design
Weak and forgettable story
Technical issues and always-online requirement
Limited innovation within the genre
Solo play can feel unbalanced or frustrating
Outriders on PS4 is a fun but flawed looter shooter that shines in its combat and co-op gameplay, but is held back by repetition, technical issues, and a lack of originality.
Its an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre especially with friends but doesnt quite reach the heights of the best looter shooters available.
Score: 7 / 10
