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On Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:35:15 -0000 (UTC), ant@zimage.comANT (Ant)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4O0OmaFNg

Just a reminder: Outlaws Remaster is out today. https://www.gog.com/en/game/outlaws_handful_of_missions_remaster and https://store.steampowered.com/app/3366780/Outlaws__Handful_of_Missions_Remaster/

I didn't get it. Well, not yet. $30 USD is a bit high, given that its
mostly just a QOL patch that adds some higher resolutions and
compatibility fixes. And as much as I loved the game when it came out
in 1997, mechanically it is really showing its age. It's level design
and pacing are archaic, and despite its atmosphere and awesome
soundtrack (oh man, that soundtrack! Have I waxed on endlessly about
how much I love this game's music?), it doesn't really hold up to
modern games.

Especially since you get 90% the same experience from the original
version, still available at GOG for 20% of the price. https://www.gog.com/en/game/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions


That's not to say I don't think the remaster isn't a good thing; I
think that, if you're going to play "Outlaws", the remaster is
probably the best way to do it. But it's just waaaaay too overpriced
for such a niche product.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4O0OmaFNg

I like how the player is carefully not aiming at the outlaws in this
video, haw: Hope you plant better than you shoot!
I still have the CD with soundtrack and have played it through a few times,
so no desire for this remaster.

rms

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rms <rmsmoo@moomoo.net> wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4O0OmaFNg

I like how the player is carefully not aiming at the outlaws in this video, haw: Hope you plant better than you shoot!
I still have the CD with soundtrack and have played it through a few times, so no desire for this remaster.

What about its multiplayer? I had fun with it with my next door neighbor. :)
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More videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXZr9DaG3Ss -- Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster - Launch Trailer | Nightdive Studios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cl-8LWDsRE -- Outlaws Remaster (2025) REVIEW - Clint Eastwood would APPROVE. ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOB8305aaJc -- Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster ? Launch Day Stream!


Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

On Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:35:15 -0000 (UTC), ant@zimage.comANT (Ant)
wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4O0OmaFNg

Just a reminder: Outlaws Remaster is out today. https://www.gog.com/en/game/outlaws_handful_of_missions_remaster and https://store.steampowered.com/app/3366780/Outlaws__Handful_of_Missions_Remaster/

I didn't get it. Well, not yet. $30 USD is a bit high, given that its
mostly just a QOL patch that adds some higher resolutions and
compatibility fixes. And as much as I loved the game when it came out
in 1997, mechanically it is really showing its age. It's level design
and pacing are archaic, and despite its atmosphere and awesome
soundtrack (oh man, that soundtrack! Have I waxed on endlessly about
how much I love this game's music?), it doesn't really hold up to
modern games.

Especially since you get 90% the same experience from the original
version, still available at GOG for 20% of the price. https://www.gog.com/en/game/outlaws_a_handful_of_missions

That's not to say I don't think the remaster isn't a good thing; I
think that, if you're going to play "Outlaws", the remaster is
probably the best way to do it. But it's just waaaaay too overpriced
for such a niche product.

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:21:24 -0000 (UTC), ant@zimage.comANT (Ant)
wrote:

rms <rmsmoo@moomoo.net> wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4O0OmaFNg

I like how the player is carefully not aiming at the outlaws in this
video, haw: Hope you plant better than you shoot!
I still have the CD with soundtrack and have played it through a few times, >> so no desire for this remaster.

What about its multiplayer? I had fun with it with my next door neighbor. :)

The store page for the remastered version boasts 'cross-platform
multiplayer' (the game is also available on XBox, Playstation and
Nintendo Switch).

The classic version (whether GOG or original CD) has multiplayer too,
but it's buggy and can be a bitch to get working. You CAN still get it
running, but it takes a lot more effort. Apparently LAN is a lot
easier than over the internet (not surprising). There is also an
'Unofficial Restoration Patch' which may help in that regard. https://www.moddb.com/games/outlaws/downloads/outlaws-unofficial-restoration-patch


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