Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The Outfit delivers a fresh twist on typical World War II shooters by centering its action around an engaging “destruction on demand” system. As you battle through the war-torn streets of Europe, you aren’t simply scavenging for weapons—you’re earning Field Units, a special currency that lets you call in heavy firepower. Whether you’re deploying tanks, gun turrets, or artillery strikes, each purchase shifts the battlefield in your favor, giving you that satisfying feeling of watching entire buildings crumble at the press of a button.

On-foot combat retains a strong tactical element. Though the temptation to clear the map with your latest armored toy is always present, conserving Field Units and choosing the right moment to unleash devastation is key to success. Enemies will flank and suppress you in numbers, so taking cover, swapping between your primary weapon and grenades, and coordinating with AI squadmates remain crucial. This balance between traditional infantry tactics and explosive intervention keeps each firefight unpredictable and exciting.

Character choice further deepens the strategy. Tommy Mac wades into battle with heavy firepower and high durability, ideal for players who want to charge head-on but at a premium Field Unit rate. Deuce Williams strikes a balance between cost-efficiency and mobility, wielding a rocket launcher for anti-armor engagements. JD Tyler is the glass cannon, trading vulnerability for extreme precision with his sniper rifle—perfect for those who prefer picking off targets from a distance and conserving resources.

The seamless integration of the Y button and left thumbstick makes buying and swapping equipment feel intuitive, ensuring the pacing never stalls. Field Units earned by performance, objective completion, and environmental destruction constantly reward aggressive, creative play. The result is a gameplay loop that encourages experimentation, from lobbing grenades into ruined alleyways to calling in a rolling fortress of metal when the odds stack up against you.

Graphics

Graphically, The Outfit shines brightest in its fully destructible environments. Buildings, vehicles, and even landscape features react dynamically to explosive force, creating cascading collapses that leave no two battles looking the same. Whether you’re shelling an enemy stronghold or setting tanks ablaze, watching debris scatter in real time adds a visceral punch to every encounter.

Character models and animations are solid if unremarkable. While the three protagonists lack ultra-realistic facial detail, their distinct silhouettes and movement styles—Tommy’s lumbering gait, Deuce’s nimble sidesteps, JD’s careful, measured pacing—help convey personality through action. Bullet impacts, tracer rounds, and weapon recoil all feel weighty, contributing to a sense of realism that meshes well with the broader, almost arcade-like destructibility.

Environmental variety also stands out, taking you through snowy villages, bombed-out urban centers, and dense forests. Particle effects like smoke, dust, and burning embers intensify the atmosphere, especially during night missions where muzzle flashes illuminate crumbling facades in strobing bursts. Though textures occasionally blur at a distance, the trade-off for seamless large-scale destruction is more than worth it.

Performance remains steady on modern hardware and consoles, maintaining smooth frame rates even when dozens of tanks and turrets are duking it out on-screen. Load times between missions are brief, letting you dive back into the action quickly. Overall, the visual presentation strikes a fine balance between spectacle and efficiency, ensuring the game looks great without sacrificing responsiveness.

Story

The Outfit takes a straightforward, mission-driven approach to its narrative, framing each level as a critical operation behind enemy lines. While the storyline doesn’t break new ground in war-game lore, it provides enough context to motivate your destructive tendencies—rescue trapped civilians, sabotage enemy supply routes, and pave the way for Allied advances with the help of your adaptable squad.

Dialogue and cutscenes are serviceable, if a bit clichéd, blending camaraderie-boosting banter with terse military orders. You’ll get a glimpse of the three protagonists’ personalities—Tommy’s bravado, Deuce’s wit, and JD’s quiet confidence—through well-placed voiceovers and mission briefings. These interactions, although brief, help establish why each character approaches combat differently, reinforcing their gameplay roles.

Missions are structured around key historical events, from beach landings to tank-dominated open fields, delivering a sense of progression across the war’s theaters. Optional objectives and hidden collectibles encourage exploration of the ruins strewn across each map, revealing tidbits of period lore and offering light RPG-style rewards in the form of bonus Field Units.

While hardcore story-seekers might wish for deeper character arcs or branching narrative paths, The Outfit’s focus is clear: action, mayhem, and battlefield dominance. The story serves as a solid scaffold for the game’s intense set pieces, ensuring you always know why you’re leveling that church steeple or detonating that ammo depot.

Overall Experience

The Outfit stands out in the crowded field of WWII shooters by championing destruction as both a mechanic and a spectacle. Its Field Unit system infuses each firefight with risk-versus-reward tension—will you save up for a heavy tank or spend early on a quick artillery barrage? This layer of strategic resource management elevates what might otherwise be a straightforward run-and-gun affair.

Replay value is high, thanks to multiple difficulty settings, diverse mission environments, and the trio of distinctly skilled protagonists. Going through the same level as JD Tyler, picking off enemies from afar, feels radically different than barreling in as Tommy Mac and mowing down foes with a flamethrower. Combined with the sandbox chaos of full environmental destruction, every playthrough offers fresh thrills.

While the narrative doesn’t push boundaries and character depth stays on the surface, these are minor quibbles in an experience built on spectacle and fun. The sharp-looking explosions, satisfying weapon feel, and inventive use of Field Units ensure that you’re never bored—even when you’re leveling the same building for the third time.

Ultimately, The Outfit delivers a robust, adrenaline-fueled war game that rewards both tactical thinking and outright carnage. If you’re seeking a WWII shooter that balances strategic planning with on-demand demolition, this title is well worth your enlistment.

Retro Replay Score

7/10