4.1.6  Outcast

        [3rdPP action-RPG-adventure, Infogrames, 1999]

        PROS: Huge levels with utterly open exploration. No autoaim (or
              even crosshairs...) Good solid plot. Good AI. Fantastic
              orchestral musical score. RPG-like interaction.
        CONS: Very low resolution graphics. Limited moves. Uses DirectX.

        Epic is pretty much the only way to describe this one. From the
        huge level sizes to the plot the game is very well polished and
        presented. As Cutter Slade you are sent to an alternate earth to
        stop some sort of energy flux from destroying both worlds.  It
        has a very RPG-like feel with its quest-based subplots and
        weapon upgrade system, but the action sequences are pure
        shooter, albeit in 3rdPP -- camera control during which is
        fantastic. Probably a bit too short in the end and despite the
        excellent anti-aliasing techniques the low res graphics still
        look awful.  But the sequel should be worth looking out for...