Posted on: October 9, 2020

DarthMessias

Games: 364 Reviews: 13

A little bit overhyped

Hmm, my first real horror game and...I was not that impressed really. The scripted scare jumps did get to me at times, but the story was just confusing and thus it was difficult for me to be immersed. I suppose if you play the game a second time it will make more sense, but don't think it hides the truth that the story is a bit incoherent and mostly presented by random gibberish and weird scribbled notes. Neither was the overall scariness that high, I feel that even simple action games with horror elements gave me more goosebumps than this ever did. However, this is probably a subjective thing as I can see other reviewers think this is so different because you have to hide and can't fight, but since everything is so scripted the fear quickly dies when you know every single scare jump after being dead several times. Have to say, I played on the second highest level, so I died a lot which also made the game a bit repetitive at times. But yeah, it is an okay horror game. Just don't expect to be overwhelmed or surprised as the hype has been a bit strong.

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Posted on: July 31, 2023

EpicAbinav

Games: 41 Reviews: 7

A Heart-Pounding Horror Masterpiece!

"Outlast" is an exceptional horror game that left me with an unforgettable experience of fear and adrenaline. As a fan of the genre, I can confidently say that this game truly delivers on its promise of terror. The gameplay mechanics are simple yet incredibly effective. Armed with only a camcorder to capture evidence, I found myself navigating through the dark and sinister halls of Mount Massive Asylum. The emphasis on stealth and survival adds a sense of vulnerability, heightening the fear of being discovered by the twisted inhabitants. The atmosphere and graphics are top-notch, creating an incredibly immersive and eerie environment. The asylum is hauntingly realistic, and the clever use of lighting and sound design intensifies the dread throughout the entire journey. The story is gripping, unveiling a dark conspiracy that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The sense of mystery and suspense drove me forward, while the well-developed characters and shocking revelations added depth to the overall narrative. The game's scares are relentless, and the jump scares are expertly executed. "Outlast" expertly plays with psychological horror, instilling a feeling of dread and anticipation that stays with you even after the game is over. However, be warned that "Outlast" is not for the faint of heart. The intense horror elements and disturbing content may be overwhelming for some players, so it's not recommended for those easily frightened. In conclusion, "Outlast" is a horror masterpiece. Its captivating gameplay, chilling atmosphere, and engrossing story make it a must-play for horror enthusiasts seeking a genuinely terrifying experience. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the depths of terror that will stay with you long after the lights are out!

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

kenadrian

Verified owner

Games: 368 Reviews: 78

Tense horror walking sim

Outlast is a horror game, more sci-fi than supernatural because the enemies are failed experiments, not ghosts or demons. While obviously scary, it relies on creating a tense atmosphere and not too many jumpscares, but there are those thrilling chase scenes. You play as journalist Miles Upshur trying to uncover suspicious government activities in a dark abandoned asylum. In my experience, it seems Outlast is the one of the most popular horror walking sims (the ones where you cannot fight back) or even just horror games in general. If you're a fan of the genre or these kind of games, you should definitely give it a try.

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Posted on: March 18, 2024

A.G.B.

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Games: 825 Reviews: 84

Terrifying

This is not the most sophisticated but it does deliver intense visceral thrills. It works really well if you try to avoid enemies as much as you can and if you have to hide from one try to leap out of the hiding space when they're fairly close but before they actually find you. This tends to give you just a few seconds head start. Basically they were so surprised that they don't run after you immediately. I've never experienced the stealth and chase mechanics actually failing. Anytime that there is an enemy you want to hide from you can always find a good hiding spot. This is not true of all stealth games. Almost nothing gets my pulse quite as high as this. It's also great the way that you can sometimes block a door by pushing something in front of it after you close it behind you. There are some very memorable antagonists in this and they do a pretty good job of spacing it out so you never tire of any individual one. The plot is fairly ridiculous and mostly exists to stitch together a bunch of levels and scares. Its graphics are pretty good. The pacing definitely does feel like a roller coaster. Personally I think the pacing is better in the Penumbra and Amnesia games. In this one it kind of goes very extreme from almost right away. There's a room maybe four minutes into this that has 10 decapitated heads. You don't see the results of violence quite that intense right away in those games. It was only on one of my replays especially when I had just played Frictional Games titles but eventually I did end up kind of wishing that this would have just slightly more complexity to puzzles and such. Basically there's some key hunts other than that it really is just going from point a to point b. I believe the idea was that they wanted you to focus entirely on the enemy encounters and not be distracted from them by the puzzles. And in fairness I do think that for example Amnesia the Dark Descent has the polar opposite problem, though I do overall prefer that to this.

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Posted on: June 24, 2024

Hanze

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Games: 411 Reviews: 6

Cannot switch off head bobbing

I get nausea because of the head swaying/bobbing. You cannot switch it off, so I quit after 5 min. Also, you cannot save a game. Poor design decisions.

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