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Why Outer Wilds Is the Best Game You Can Only Play Once

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April 1, 2026

The Only Way to Progress, Is by How Much You Know

About the game

What's the game?

A first-person story exploration game. You are a Hearthian space explorer that is prepared to embark on their first space flight. You are equiped with some tools but most importantly a device that can translate an ancient civilizations text.

Gameplay

What you'll actually do

Alot of the times you will be on your ship to travel to different planets, go on foot to explore, solve puzzles by gaining knowledge from either reading, or carefully observing your surroundings.

There isnt a preferred method to play this game, you can explore however you want. If you ever felt stuck, explore somewhere else. Your ship keeps track of what you know already.

In this game, the only way to progress is how much knowledge you have. The more you know things, the more you understand how to navigate the solar system and solve its puzzles.

My take

Why I keep thinking about it

This is the type of game where once you experience it once, you will never have that same feeling again because there is nothing like it.

The reason why i havent said much about the game is because it is best going in blind. Saying one thing about it will be considered as a spoiler because there is so much to experience yourself, especially the story.

Audience

Who's it for?

Perfect for anyone who wants to get lost in a world full of secrets and surprises. Skip if you need clear objectives or get motion sickness easily.

Heads up

Before you buy

  • There will be A LOT of reading
  • It can get frustrating at times when flying the ship

Time investment

How long to beat

Est. playtime5–20 hours

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