The Diamond household had been abuzz with excitement when news of The Outer Worlds 2 broke, as it was clear that this sequel would be just as captivating to all members of the family. The original game had won over everyone's hearts with its stunning visuals and witty dialogue, drawing them into a classic tale of "little man versus evil corporate overlords". It may not have offered the most original combat experience, but no one cared - it was obvious that this was a labor of love from a team deeply invested in the story.
The game's protagonist took a break after half a day of battling to declare that he had pretty much completed the game. However, his son would later reveal that it wasn't going to be as enjoyable as everyone expected. He bluntly stated "You're going to hate it", which left the father feeling deflated.
In reality, the story fell flat with the first hour filled with tedious factional politics, a far cry from the engaging narratives found in other role-playing games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim. Most of the dialogue was people complaining about their bosses or their loved ones, making everything feel dull and monotonous. It felt more like scrolling through social media than experiencing an immersive world.
The father's experience wasn't much better as he couldn't become emotionally invested in any of the characters, feeling like he'd seen them all before. Adding to his frustration was the dense, grey dialogue that made it difficult for him to stay engaged even outside of battles.
Despite the disappointing gameplay, something unexpected happened - the family spent a lot of time discussing the game's shortcomings and the broader issues with storytelling in role-playing games. This conversation led them to appreciate the value of RPGs as a form of escapism and the importance of engaging narratives.
As the father sat down for a chat with his son about their shared disappointment, he couldn't help but feel grateful for the impact that video games have had on their lives - not just in terms of entertainment, but also in fostering deeper connections between family members. And who knows? Maybe the terrible dialogue would spark an even more fascinating conversation in real life.
The game's protagonist took a break after half a day of battling to declare that he had pretty much completed the game. However, his son would later reveal that it wasn't going to be as enjoyable as everyone expected. He bluntly stated "You're going to hate it", which left the father feeling deflated.
In reality, the story fell flat with the first hour filled with tedious factional politics, a far cry from the engaging narratives found in other role-playing games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim. Most of the dialogue was people complaining about their bosses or their loved ones, making everything feel dull and monotonous. It felt more like scrolling through social media than experiencing an immersive world.
The father's experience wasn't much better as he couldn't become emotionally invested in any of the characters, feeling like he'd seen them all before. Adding to his frustration was the dense, grey dialogue that made it difficult for him to stay engaged even outside of battles.
Despite the disappointing gameplay, something unexpected happened - the family spent a lot of time discussing the game's shortcomings and the broader issues with storytelling in role-playing games. This conversation led them to appreciate the value of RPGs as a form of escapism and the importance of engaging narratives.
As the father sat down for a chat with his son about their shared disappointment, he couldn't help but feel grateful for the impact that video games have had on their lives - not just in terms of entertainment, but also in fostering deeper connections between family members. And who knows? Maybe the terrible dialogue would spark an even more fascinating conversation in real life.
ugh game devs can't catch a break... Outer Worlds 2 just dropped and it's already getting panned for having underwhelming story & cringeworthy dialogue 
meanwhile, i'm over here like "told u" 
at least the diamond family is having some real tea about how gaming affects their relationships tho 
that's what matters most - not the game itself 
it's like they're trying to outdo each other or something, but honestly, can't we all just get along (or at least keep the noise down)? anyway, back to the Outer Worlds 2... i was expecting a lot more from that game and now i'm kinda curious to see how bad it is 
And can I just say, I'm loving the dad's reaction when his son says he'll hate it? 
So I was reading this article about The Outer Worlds 2 and it got me thinking... how can a game with such potential (stunning visuals, witty dialogue) fall so flat? 
For me, I still enjoy playing games with my friends and family too, but now I'm more aware of what makes a good story. Maybe The Outer Worlds 2 isn't the game for everyone, but it's definitely got some food for thought. 
But what really got me is how it made me think about gaming as a whole. Like, we're always expecting these crazy, immersive worlds, but sometimes they just fall flat 
. I'm all for games being a way to escape reality, but also super important for sparking meaningful conversations in our daily lives 
... who knows, maybe that terrible dialogue was just what we needed to get us talking 
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like what's wrong with trying new things?! and the dad was so invested in the original game too 
But you know what the weird thing is? My fam is actually really discussing all this stuff with me... like, we're having deep conversations about storytelling and RPGs as a form of escapism. That's kinda awesome 
. I think it says a lot about how games can bring people together and spark interesting discussions. Maybe The Outer Worlds 2 might be a mess but its impact on my family is still pretty cool 
. And don't even get me started on the dialogue - it feels like they took every negative tweet and complaint from Reddit and turned them into 'dialogue'. I mean, I've seen more excitement in a DM conversation with my aunt 
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but reading this article just made me wanna roll my eyes 
. That's what matters - having games bring people together and spark meaningful discussions 
. Anyway, hope The Outer Worlds 2 has a patch that fixes some of these issues soon... would love to give it another shot 
it's so true, gaming has brought us all closer together and sparked some pretty deep conversations