After making a character in Outward 2’s fairly (at least right now) limited character creator and choosing different elements of my backstory, which altered my starting stats – the RPG standard ...

The best survival games are all about lacking power. They depict a struggle against a world that's not only uncaring but actively trying to kill you. Where's the fun in that? It's usually found in the ...

Combat focuses on timing, dodging and counterattacking Avoid fighting large enemies without good equipment Consume food, apply buffs and use abilities before starting a fight Every hostile encounter ...

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My main thought when finishing my preview of Outward 2 was that I wasn’t fighting monsters, but rather, the world itself. A single monster can give you a bad time, but how do you fight against sleep ...

You can cast spells, but you're no Gandalf. You're just a common citizen. You can even catch a cold. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Valuable items can be found in caves and camps The blood debt can be paid off by saving an injured villager Players need to be thrifty in the early game As soon as players start their journey in ...

Outward isn’t a game you play for the story. It’s a gritty open world survival RPG in which the trials and tribulations of your own adventure is really the ultimate story. That said, there are ...

For 60 years, Outward Bound has run wilderness programs aimed at outdoor skills to foster personal growth. Over the decades, it’s pivoted to meet the needs of youth and adults. Today, the organization ...