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Overview[edit]

Outward is an open-world role-playing video game developed by Nine Dots Studio and published by Deep Silver. Released on March 26, 2019, the game is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

File:Outward cover art.jpg

Cover art for Outward

Gameplay[edit]

Outward is known for its unique approach to the RPG genre, emphasizing survival elements and a realistic approach to adventuring. Players must manage their character's hunger, thirst, fatigue, and temperature, adding a layer of complexity to the traditional RPG mechanics.

Combat System[edit]

The combat system in Outward is tactical and requires players to carefully manage stamina and resources. Players can engage in melee combat, use ranged weapons, or cast magic spells.

Exploration[edit]

Exploration is a key component of Outward. The game features a vast open world with diverse biomes and environments. Players must navigate through forests, deserts, and mountains, each presenting unique challenges and creatures.

Multiplayer[edit]

Outward supports both single-player and multiplayer modes. In multiplayer, players can team up in co-op mode, either online or via split-screen. This allows for shared exploration and combat experiences.

Development[edit]

Nine Dots Studio, a small independent game developer, aimed to create a game that challenges players with its realistic survival mechanics. The development process focused on creating a world that feels alive and reactive to player actions.

Reception[edit]

Upon release, Outward received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its innovative survival mechanics and open-world design but noted its steep learning curve and technical issues.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Outward''' is a term that refers to a direction away from the center or interior of an object or location. It is often used in various contexts, including [[physics]], [[psychology]], [[philosophy]], and [[spirituality]].
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-== Physics ==
+== Overview ==
+'''Outward''' is an open-world [[role-playing video game]] developed by [[Nine Dots Studio]] and published by [[Deep Silver]]. Released on March 26, 2019, the game is available on [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]].
-In [[physics]], the term "outward" is used to describe the direction in which an object or force is moving or being applied away from a central point or axis. This is often used in the context of [[centrifugal force]], which is the apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the center of rotation.
+[[File:Outward_cover_art.jpg|thumb|right|Cover art for ''Outward'']]
-== Psychology ==
+== Gameplay ==
+''Outward'' is known for its unique approach to the [[RPG]] genre, emphasizing [[survival]] elements and a realistic approach to [[adventuring]]. Players must manage their character's [[hunger]], [[thirst]], [[fatigue]], and [[temperature]], adding a layer of complexity to the traditional RPG mechanics.
-In [[psychology]], "outward" often refers to the external manifestation of internal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. This can be seen in the concept of [[outward expression]], which is the way individuals express their internal emotional states to the outside world.
+=== Combat System ===
+The combat system in ''Outward'' is tactical and requires players to carefully manage [[stamina]] and [[resources]]. Players can engage in [[melee combat]], use [[ranged weapons]], or cast [[magic spells]].
-== Philosophy ==
+=== Exploration ===
+Exploration is a key component of ''Outward''. The game features a vast open world with diverse [[biomes]] and [[environments]]. Players must navigate through [[forests]], [[deserts]], and [[mountains]], each presenting unique challenges and [[creatures]].
-In [[philosophy]], the term "outward" can be used to describe the focus on external reality as opposed to internal thoughts and feelings. This is often contrasted with the concept of [[introspection]], which is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings.
+== Multiplayer ==
+''Outward'' supports both [[single-player]] and [[multiplayer]] modes. In multiplayer, players can team up in [[co-op]] mode, either online or via [[split-screen]]. This allows for shared exploration and combat experiences.
-== Spirituality ==
+== Development ==
+Nine Dots Studio, a small [[independent game developer]], aimed to create a game that challenges players with its realistic survival mechanics. The development process focused on creating a world that feels alive and reactive to player actions.
-In the realm of [[spirituality]], "outward" often refers to the focus on the physical world and external reality, as opposed to the internal spiritual or metaphysical reality. This can be seen in various spiritual traditions, such as [[Buddhism]], where the focus is often on transcending the outward physical reality to reach a state of inner peace and enlightenment.
+== Reception ==
+Upon release, ''Outward'' received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its innovative survival mechanics and open-world design but noted its steep learning curve and technical issues.
-== See also ==
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Role-playing video game]]
+* [[Open world]]
+* [[Survival game]]
+* [[Nine Dots Studio]]
-* [[Inward]]
+[[Category:2019 video games]]
-* [[Direction (geometry)]]
+[[Category:Role-playing video games]]
-* [[Centrifugal force]]
+[[Category:Open world video games]]
-* [[Outward expression]]
+[[Category:Survival video games]]
-* [[Introspection]]
+[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
-* [[Buddhism]]
-[[Category:Physics]]
-[[Category:Psychology]]
-[[Category:Philosophy]]
-[[Category:Spirituality]]
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