GAMES
Outriders
Come for the superpowers, stay for the loot… but if you’re looking for a proper next-gen shooter, this one remains stubbornly old-school
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The sci-fi premise of Outriders is humanity looking for a fresh start as your character lands on a lush alien planet. Don’t get comfortable, though, because then you’re catapulted 30 years in the future to find your new home has gone to hell. Tsk, typical.
With the feel of a last-last-gen cover shooter, it’s not the best first impression – and you won’t find an engrossing storyline – but really you’re playing Outriders to shoot things. The gunplay is Gears of War solid, but it’s the added superpowers – you get to choose one – that make battles engaging. There’s the Technomancer, great for long-range support, the fiery Pyromancer, and for close-quarters havoc the Trickster and Devastator.