Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster review

I’m old enough to remember Outlaws as if it were yesterday. This game revolutionised the FPS genre. Although others look at Quake and Doom in a finer light, I think this LucasArts game delivered some incredible gameplay mechanics and spectacular audio. The result was a game that made people excited to keep playing. Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster polishes the graphics while offering cross-play for its multiplayer madness.

I didn’t try the multiplayer mode as I couldn’t find a lobby prerelease. However, I believe this will be an incredible experience that will be sharp, addictive, aggressive, and downright stupid. Instead of playing online, I trawled through every offline map available. This was fantastic, and I loved the 3 difficulty settings, the large and challenging levels, and the varied backdrops.

Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster a trip to the wicked and wild, Wild West!

If you love cowboys, revenge, and some ruff, tuff, shootin’, then Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster has you covered. No matter which level you pick, the hero must grab their six-shooter and take down every criminal and scumbag they encounter. It may be cliched, but boy, oh boy, is it fun!

You play the role of gunslinging, ex-Marshall, James Anderson. They must face off with the good, the bad, and the ugly as they uncover a twisted plot of greed and corruption. Armed with a huge arsenal of weapons and a steely grit, the hero will mow down anything that breathes.

Simple action.

Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster won’t shock, surprise, or possibly impress modern audiences. Unfortunately, many of the core mechanics are common ideas by recent standards. However, if you are over 40, you’ll fondly remember the secret rooms, the arsenal of weapons, and the challenging action. Additionally, classic maps will bring a smile to your face.

If you are new to the franchise, you’ll enjoy rudimentary gameplay as you explore vast areas and destroy anyone you encounter. Furthermore, you’ll pick up an array of weapons, items, keys, and other essential tools. Moreover, there are basic puzzles to complete and some simple platforming elements. Yet, at its core, it focuses on clean and basic FPS ideas as you plough through each stage.

Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster looks great.

If you love the hazy and grim textures of the original, you can turn off the modern filter. However, I wouldn’t, as the game looks amazing with its modern edge. Alongside this, it runs smoothly at 60+ FPS. Each character runs or walks like they’ve been riding a horse for hours. This was apt, amusing, and great to look at. Although the colour palette can make it tough to navigate the world, the handy map keeps you on track. The audio is simply divine. The soundtrack is incredible, and I adore the repetitive and cliched one-liners. Furthermore, the sound effects are loud and brilliantly rough.

Where Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster falls short is its lack of a tutorial. I spent a fair bit of time guessing my way through the control setup. This was unfortunate and just a little annoying. Consequently, a bit more guidance would have improved the early action. If you love dated games and a step down memory lane, this will keep you coming back for more. I’ll keep playing just to test the multiplayer action. After all, it can’t be worse than this year’s COD.

Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster is a great game.

I feel that I haven’t tackled the best part of this game. Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster will certainly thrive in a multiplayer field. The brilliant gameplay, simple ideas, incredible audio, and old-school edge will appeal to older gamers and newcomers. Moreover, if you’ve played the original, this doesn’t lose any charm. Accordingly, it is amazing, and you should get your copy from the Xbox store!