The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

September 9, 2020

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The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is the first narrative expansion to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. A severed arm and a mysterious message lead the crew of the Unreliable to the Gorgon Asteroid, formerly the site of one of Halcyon’s most ambitious …

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Adam Vitale RPG Site Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

57.0

"A self-contained plot that&s;s more of the same."

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Alessio Palumbo Wccftech Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Peril on Gorgon, the first DLC released for The Outer Worlds, maintains all of the pros and cons we&s;ve already seen in the base game. The plot is intriguing while the characters remain the true highlight, but combat is a …"

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Alexander Thomas COGconnected Sep 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is full of just as much wonderful space-western dialogue as the base game. It’s gritty, suspenseful, intense, and dark. New characters like Clarence Mostly and Minnie Ambrose are engaging, the kind of people we …"

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Andrew Cathie Rocket Chainsaw Sep 2020
50.0 /100

"If you’ve been eagerly awaiting more of The Outer Worlds and the Switch is your only choice, then you’ll find something here, but otherwise I’d suggest checking this out on other platforms."

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Arran Winmai XGN.nl Sep 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is a decent piece of DLC with some very significant flaws. Because the player needs to progress beyond a certain point, but the save file can&s;t be in the final stretch of the game, …"

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Austin Suther TechRaptor Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

92.0

"Peril on Gorgon tells a dark and mature story that kept me enthralled once the ball got rolling. The asteroid itself is a fun area to explore and is rather sizable. The only downsides were the few side quests and …"

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Bennet Gehring-Nobbe KeenGamer Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

74.0

"Obsidian’s excellent The Outer Worlds has finally received its first expansion. Aside from adding a new map to explore, Peril on Gorgon offers new quests, characters, enemies, loot and lore, as well as a level cap increase from 30 to …"

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Brandon Adams Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"The Outer Worlds: Peril On Gorgon is story DLC done right. It builds and expands on the existing world while providing a fun, meaty new narrative for fans to dig into. It doesn&s;t address all of the issues players had …"

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Chad Norton Game Debate Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon adds a nice chunk to the already delicious pie, It&s;s a satisfying extension of an already entertaining experience, so if you enjoyed the base game then you will definitely enjoy this new expansion. The …"

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon adds an engaging new story to The Outer Worlds. The new content, save for the new location to explore, doesn&s;t change up the formula too much but that&s;s absolutely fine."

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Christopher Otero GBAtemp Sep 2020
73.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

73.0

"Peril on Gorgon is, for the most part, a solid expansion to The Outer Worlds. While it doesn&s;t do too much beyond adding a new story and locales, equipment and character options, it definitely makes the base game feel a …"

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Daniel Bloodworth Easy Allies Sep 2020
75.0 /100

"Peril on Gorgon doesn&s;t do anything too surprising, but adds a solid new chapter to The Outer Worlds, addressing unanswered questions and delving deeper into its dysfunctional corporate culture."

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

72.0

"Peril on Gorgon further expands the background of The Outer Worlds and the colony of Alcyon, but focuses too much on the action parts of the game rather than on its narrative and role-playing sides."

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Dan Stapleton IGN Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"The Outer Worlds’ Peril on Gorgon DLC is mechanically unambitious in that it doesn’t introduce any new ideas to change up gameplay, but it does take the crew of the Unreliable to several new locations around the Hyperion system as …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Peril on Gorgon is simply more Outer Worlds. It feels like a natural addition and fits right in with the rest of the game, while offering a slightly different tone in terms of story. The main quest is lengthy and …"

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Deja Kirk The Game Fanatics Sep 2020
67.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Peril on Gorgon is definitely worth the play in a quarantine scenario. A great addition to Outer Worlds&s; content but ultimately nothing thematically ground-breaking."

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Domenico Musicò Spaziogames Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Peril on Gorgon tells a compelling and unsettling story about work dehumanization mixed with an intriguing family mistery. Despite the lack of new gameplay contents, it is a recommended DLC."

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

95.0

"It is wonderful to revisit the setting and characters of The Outer Worlds. But due to the way the expansion is nestled within the greater story, the admittedly entertaining and well-written adventure ultimately feels a bit hollow. Fans will enjoy …"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Outer Worlds&s; first expansion fits quite neatly into the main game, not really changing it significantly but potentially having pretty big consequences in the aftermath of the events of main plot. The story is well written and interesting with …"

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James Wright (Impulsegamer) Impulsegamer Sep 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

85.0

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC is a truly enjoyable return to this franchise and given the cost, it&s;s good value for your money. So if you have a hankering of returning to the universe of Halycon, this DLC …"

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Johnny Hurricane Gamers Heroes Sep 2020
70.0 /100

"Fans of The Outer Worlds will be happy with Peril on Gorgon. However, for anyone else, fifteen dollars is far too steep of an asking price."

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

56.0

Story

59.0

"The Outer Worlds is back with Peril on Gorgon, who adds few hours of fun to the original game."

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Jordan Baranowski GameSkinny Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"Peril on Gorgon is the first of two story DLCs for The Outer Worlds. It tells a fun tale and, like the original game, doesn&s;t overstay its welcome."

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"That said, without knowing exactly when or where the second half of the Season Pass will slot in, I&s;d potentially wait to knock both DLC stories out at the same time (and save a bit of money) if you can."

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Luke Hemming Cubed3 Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Peril on Gorgon is a welcome addition to an already great game, that provides some solid, seven/eight hour-long adventuring for anyone wishing to dive back into some silly space jaunts. A meaty main story filled with gut-wrenching moral choices, fits …"

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"Gorgon might be a dangerous rock that has been overrun by hostile Marauders, but it’s one heck of a spot for a hilarious and engaging multi-hour tale of intrigue."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Sep 2020
65.0 /100

"If you really enjoyed The Outer Worlds and need a reason to play again, or have been hankering for more, then Peril on Gorgon is worth checking out."

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Nestor K SwitchRPG Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"If you’re looking for more of the same magic that catapulted The Outer Worlds into 2019 GOTY conversations, Peril of Gorgon likely won’t disappoint."

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"Perils on Gorgon is a well-written and highly enjoyable expansion to The Outer Worlds that provides lots of interesting new background info and lore whilst whisking players off on an engaging eight to ten-hour long sci-fi mystery. There&s;s nothing new …"

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon is the perfect excuse to dive back into this wonderful RPG world. It’ll let you upgrade your character even further, it offers a lot of backstory on places and companies you’ve already learned about …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

70.0

"Perhaps our favourite thing about the expansion is that it gives your crew a little more room to breathe. A lot of new dialogue has been recorded for Peril on Gorgon, and your allies chime in throughout the DLC&s;s main …"

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Shannon Grixti Press Start Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"At the end of the day, Peril on Gorgon is more The Outer Worlds. Whether that&s;s for better or for worse will largely depend on how much you&s;re itching to re-enter the Halcyon Colony and how satisfied you are with …"

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Steven Wong PC Invasion Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Although battling endless hordes of hyped-up marauders can grow tiresome, Peril on Gorgon adds a welcome depth to the narrative with plenty of humor wrapped in a sci-fi film-noir mystery."

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Trey Griffeth Video Chums Sep 2020
50.0 /100

"Peril on Gorgon feels like another Outer Worlds mission and while that may have been okay 6 months ago, it&s;s too little, too late now."

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