Outcast: Second Contact (2017)
Game Description:
In "Outcast: Second Contact," you step into the boots of Cutter Slade, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, tasked with a critical mission to save Earth from impending destruction. A scientific experiment has opened a rift to the alien world of Adelpha, threatening both planets. As Slade, you must navigate this vast, open-world environment, interacting with its indigenous Talan population and battling hostile creatures. Your choices and actions will influence the fate of both worlds. With advanced technology and a non-linear storyline, explore diverse landscapes, solve puzzles, and engage in strategic combat. This 2017 remake revitalizes the classic 1999 game with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay, offering a rich, immersive experience.
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What Parents Should Know About Outcast: Second Contact
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Release Date
2017
ESRB Age Rating Summary:
Outcast - Second Contact is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Language, Mild Blood, and Violence. This is an adventure game in which players assume the role of a soldier (Cutter Slade) stranded on an alien planet. From a third-person perspective, players explore environments, search for lost comrades, and engage in gun fights with hostile inhabitants. Players use machine guns, grenade launchers, and laser blasters to kill alien enemies. Battles can be frenetic with explosions, gunfire, and cries of pain; aliens emit brief, smoke-like puffs of blood when shot. The words “sh*t” and “pr*ck” appear in the dialogue.
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Language, Mild Blood, Violence
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Parental Notes
While many parents praise the gameplay experience, they caution that "Outcast: Second Contact" may not be suitable for younger kids. The game includes mild profanity, with words like “sh*t” and “pr*ck” appearing in dialogue. The violence is moderate, featuring gunfights with alien enemies where players use various weapons, resulting in explosions and cries of pain. Although the blood is minimal, depicted as brief smoke-like puffs, the combat can be intense. The game’s themes involve strategic combat and exploration in an alien world, which some parents feel is more appropriate for teens 13 and older due to its mature content and language.
Why Your Kid Might Like Outcast: Second Contact
Outcast: Second Contact offers an engaging experience for teens who enjoy exploring vast, open-world environments. The game allows players to step into the role of Cutter Slade, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and embark on a mission to save Earth. The non-linear storyline and the ability to influence the fate of two worlds through choices and actions provide a sense of agency and immersion. Teens appreciate the strategic combat and the opportunity to interact with the indigenous Talan population, making each playthrough unique and exciting.
The enhanced graphics and improved gameplay of this 2017 remake breathe new life into the classic 1999 game, appealing to both new players and those familiar with the original. The diverse landscapes and challenging puzzles keep players engaged, while the advanced technology and gadgets available to Slade add a layer of depth to the gameplay. For those who enjoy a mix of exploration, strategy, and action, Outcast: Second Contact offers a rich and enjoyable experience that keeps them coming back for more.