![]() ![]() Each time a character succumbs to any various tragic fate (drifting alone in space with no oxygen, being sucked into the sun, cracking their space helmet and suffocating in a deep, dark cave), they are rewound to the beginning of their journey with the added knowledge they gained on their last jaunt among the stars. ![]() Of course, the game’s fundamental mechanic, the time loop, comes into play in a big way. Utilizing a sonic locator that homes in on different sounds, players gradually uncover the mysteries of the cosmos by piecing together clues and new storyline crumbs that will have them hopping from one planet to the next. The physics of each new location varies greatly, some with low gravity, some with high, some covered in slippery ice and others with cascading sand or lava. After acquiring launch codes on the character’s home planet, players are invited to explore the cosmos at their leisure, with a swath of celestial bodies to choose from for their intergalactic treasure hunt. Outer Wilds offers a rich solar system with widely differing planets and comets to explore and a story that slowly unravels at the player’s discretion. In Outer Wilds, a much slower-paced game that takes a bit of influence from 2000’s Nintendo 64 classic Majora’s Mask, players control a space explorer on their first day on the job - a day that just so happens to constantly repeat itself. ![]() Each new stage builds upon its predecessor with new elements, be they jumps, dodges, interactive environments or enemy types to flesh out a game that, upon first glance, may appear much simpler than it actually is. The short demo recently showcased to invited press, including The Hollywood Reporter, presented a small number of levels, but even in such a limited offering Sayonara Wild Hearts impressed with unexpected depth in both its gameplay and visual presentation. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson Sees 2023 Pay Package Rise to $20.7M ![]()
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