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Outer wilds: at what point should I give up?

Ever since it came out I have heard only good things about this game. And it sounds like a perfect fit for me. I enjoy figuring out puzzles, I enjoy figuring out lore and I love to explore.

I picked it up during a sale a while ago and since then I had 3 or 4 attempts of trying to get into the game but after a few hours I’m just too frustrated and give up.

My problem is, that I am so horribly bad at moving around, it infuriates me like no other game ever has. Like, I want to go to that planet, I board my ship, I fly towards the planet. I either slow down too late and die crashing into the planet or I slow down too early and by the time I get to my destination the planet has already moved away too much. So I either wait until it comes back around or I try to follow it wich usually ends with me crashing into it. It’s like slapstick comedy. The autopilot let me crash into stuff blocking its path so I gave up on that too.

The few times I managed to get to a planet, I couldn’t enjoy exploring, knowing I will have to pilot this spaceship again. When I think about having to be at a specific location at a specific time, it fills me with horror. Moving in lower/zero gravity is also not enjoyable for me.

I want to love this game so bad but I just can’t. I know this game is a one-time experience so I am torn on what to do.

Are my problems with this game so fundamental that I should just give up and watch someone else’s playthrough on YouTube? Or are my experiences in a normal range and I should keep trying until the movement clicks with me?

I fear that the longer I wait the higher the chance that I randomly encounter a huge spoiler somewhere in the internet.

Thank you for reading and thanks in advance for any recommendations, advice or feedback

Edit: Thanks a lot everyone! I will give it another shot and use a combination of autopilot and manual movement. If that doesn’t work I’ll look at some mods. If that also doesn’t work I’ll give up and just watch someone else play it. I feel like I’m extra bad at this because my spacial awareness sucks in real life too. Can’t tell if a car in the distance is moving or parked and if it’s moving how fast. Don’t worry I never even bothered to try to get a driving license lol

Coasting0942 ,

Use a controller instead of a keyboard if you can.

Use the practice missions in the starting town. Get those challenges done.

Take a few lives to just practice visiting different destinations as fast as possible.

gaael ,

As others already said, autopilot. Withoutit would not have finished the game. I really wish you get to the end, it’s worth it ! Also, at some point, I read a spoiler free-isb walkthrough because I was stuck with some puzzles.

Elevator7009 ,

Have not played Outer Wilds, just here because I am curious what other people will say and to add more engagement to the Fediverse

I had a similar experience with Pikuniku. Controls just didn't click with me at all. I could work them but it was frustrating. I proceeded to drop it and bounce off of gaming for a full on year.

Jomn ,
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Personally, I tried it a wee bit, but the game kept stressing me so much, which I really hate. It’s a shame because I keep hearing that it’s an incredible game… Maybe if I try it at another time I’ll have a different experience, I hope.

Paradigm_shift OP ,

It’s a relief to hear from people who struggle with this game as well. It’s one of those games where I don’t seem to see anyone having a negative opinion about it whenever it gets brought up.

I still really want to give it more chances and love it. Maybe one day we will both beat it and put it in our Top 10 lists

spamfajitas ,

If you’re on PC and you find you absolutely can’t make progress, consider modding the game. outerwildsmods.com

Just casually scrolling, I saw a few that modify movement and a few cheat mods that go so far as to just allow you to teleport places. Obviously just teleporting around would lessen the surprises the game offers, so I’d recommend that as an actual last resort.

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