OutRage: Fight Fest – Dinosaurs and Fights

If you mix a party, a fighting game and 16 crazy people dressed as dinosaurs, what do you get? A game that could be the result of a drunken night of the developers of Super Smash Bros.. OutRage: Fight Fest That's it: a frenetic mix of fighting, fun and that organized chaos that we only see in the best party games.

The game isn't here to make you philosophize about life or make your heart race with deep plots. None of that, my friend! The game is all about pure fighting with a good dose of irony and visual absurdities. After a quick workout, you'll be ready to enter the arena and unleash your inner monster. OutRage takes the basic formula of fighting games and mixes it with the more chaotic elements of party games. The result? An experience that is both hilarious and challenging.

Forget Trying to Be a Zen Master

You know that “less is more” thing? Well, here the motto is “more is even more”. The game isn’t content with just giving you combos and weapons, it wants you to use all of these at the same time while trying to survive 15 other players who have the same idea. If you thought you could win just by “button mashing”, you’re very wrong. Here, the game forces you to think (even if just a little) before you start throwing punches and kicks. Each character has their own quirks, and the trick is to learn how to use them to your advantage.

Fun in Homeopathic Doses (Or Not)

What makes of OutRage an addictive game are the fast matches and the variety of modes. With each new session, you can choose between the traditional Battle Royalewhere things get crazier and crazier over time, to more creative modes like Crate Grabwhere the goal is to pick up crates without losing your head – literally. And there's the Rage Bankwhere you accumulate rage points (seriously, who has never wanted that in their life?) and have to run back to the “bank” before someone knocks you out and steals everything.

The mechanics of rage is the icing on the cake. Remember that game of Hole.iowhere you grew bigger as you ate everything in sight? It's the same vibe here. As you accumulate anger, your character grows and becomes stronger, until he becomes a real Hulk, ready to crush his opponents with powerful attacks. But it's not just about going into a fight without thinking, if you're caught off guard, all that effort will go down the drain.

And look, I'll tell you, this brings a level of strategy that makes a difference. Don't just run after others. Knowing when and where to use your anger is essential to coming out on top.

Where Does So Much Chaos Come From?

If you are a fan of games like Super Smash Bros. or Gang Beastsyou will feel at home. But OutRage is not content to be just another clone. It mixes the simplicity of the controls with a combat system that has layers of depth. At first, it may seem like it's just a casual fighting game, but as you play, you realize that there's much more going on.

In addition, the game offers a good variety of weapons and objects in the environment, ranging from giant hammers to entire cars that you can throw at enemies. And best of all? The game is not full of microtransactions. You pay, play and have fun without having to worry about spending more money to get a dinosaur skin on sale.

The game works very well on Steamdeck, we tested it for a long time, and we can say that it can be a guarantee of uncompromised fun on a weekend when you don't feel like thinking and just kicking your enemies' ass.

Pros:

• Chaotic Fun: Perfect for those who enjoy light-hearted fighting full of humor.
• Multiple game modes that keep the experience fresh and interesting.
• A great value for money for those who want to have fun without spending a lot, without annoying microtransactions.

Cons:

• Weak Tutorial: The initial explanations leave something to be desired and may confuse new players.
• Small Roster: Few playable characters at launch, though there is potential for expansion.
• Hidden Complexity: The depth of the combat system may not be immediately apparent, requiring more time to learn.
• Limited Replayability: While fun, it may not have the same longevity as other titles in the genre.

Final Grade: 6/10

OutRage: Fight Fest is that pleasant surprise that you didn't know you needed in your life. A fighting game that combines everything we love about the genre with the relaxation of a party game. It's not perfect – after all, no game is – but for a reasonable price, it offers hours of guaranteed fun. Whether you play alone or with friends, the fun is guaranteed. And if the chaos of the fights isn't enough, the game still has room to grow, with promises of more characters, modes and updates. If you enjoy a good fight with friends (and don't mind getting your ass kicked every now and then), OutRage: Fight Fest deserves a place in your game library.