When I first take my hand on this game when it's came out, I was just shocked by how It can be really complete. The world to explore is wide, many object are well hidden, IA is really intelligent, they cover each others, try to get you from behind, and often get a more fire power than you.
The graphics have taken a serious blow today, but when you get used with it, it's just okay, you are immerge in the game. The grapic engine used was the voxel one, a engine that use your proc and not your graphic card. This way the engine can make some far distant view, wich immerge you the better way I see in a game
How to forget the great story, that get you from begining and not free you until the game is finished. Another story about a chosen one, but what a game. The gameplay too is a model to be played, quite difficult at the begining to control the camera, but it get more easy as you play. The weapon you find can be upgraded as you find the piece needed and a good crafter, adding some RPG content in the game. You can also learn some word as you play, a translation is added in your book as soon as you understand the word ^^.
So, Is outcast is a great game? Indeed, after years it's still so good to play. Don't be stopped by the graphics, try It, and love it