Review: Outbuddies (Steam)
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Pros:
- Classic 8 Bit graphics.
- 207mb download size.
- Graphics-dynamic/fixed/min-max, v-sync, 8 bit colour palette.
- Steam achievements along with its own in-game achievements.
- Controller support.
- Rebind both controlled and mouse/keyboard.
- Metroidvania gameplay.
- Four save slots.
- The map fills in as you play.
- Buddy system-take control of your buddy to scan areas, move around freely and move objects with telekinesis.
- Co-op support-player 2 controls the buddy.
- Tutorial pop-ups/animated screens as you play.
- Solid platforming.
- Play how you want.
- Find objects to unlock new abilities.
- Beautiful synth styled soundtrack.
- Interesting characters/enemies.
- Savepoints.
- Constant checkpoints at the beginning of each new screen.
- Open world.
- Big boss encounters.
- Memorable experience.
- Speed run encouraged.
Cons:
- Tutorials are not always clear.
- No guidance can hinder progress.
- Confusing menu in that you can accidentally back out to the main menu.
- Difficult.
- Using your buddy can be tricky especially with the telekinesis.
- Minimal graphics options.
- Slow burner.
- Little replayability.
