I liked it quite a lot but all of these criticisms are more than fair.

I'd also like to add that while, in theory, it had multiple story branches in practice I'd find it hard to side with the Obvious Capitalist Baddies because they don't practice disaster capitalism, or late stage capitalism, they practice idiot capitalism, which, sure, in the metaphorical sense has some value especially considering modern climate concerns but doesn't leave a lot of room for even someone that wants to RP a ruthless greedbag.

You don't need to believe in even enlightened self-interest to see their path, besides the "betraying your savior" angle, is a slow suicide fighting over dwindling resources.

It was especially disappointing because Obsidian made New Vegas. We know they can do a Mr House, or even a Caesar's Legion, some baddies that at least have a good recruitment spiel to make you want to see their storyline if nothing else.

But, also, maybe they just figured that so many people missed the point of Caesar and House, hit them over the head this go around? Time is becoming a factor.

There was something crucial missing from Outer Worlds to make it a great game, and I really hope they find it for 2.