Outlast 2

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  1. vartik
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    Atmosphere , graphics sound effects gameplay is the best !!!Atmosphere , graphics sound effects gameplay is the best !!! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++… Expand
  2. Molodoi
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    А мне игра понравилась,очень сильно захватывает,графика на высоте,и другие персонажи сделаны очень хорошо.Из минусов - (их нет),а плюсы можно пересчитывать бесконечно.
  3. MG05
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    this game is good as long as you know what you at looking for. The game lives upto its reputation. do not go my word or reviews try it your self to experience story, atmosphere , graphics and sound effects.
  4. Yato-san
    May 12, 2018
    8
    The game is amazing and I strongly disagree with most of the reviewers and critics. First of all, some of the people said that the game is a little bit dark. Well, how is it supposed to be? Have you ever been in forest at night? Well, guess what? You can't see anything and you're not supposed to. It gets me mad that so many people got used to the games where night isn't a challenge like itThe game is amazing and I strongly disagree with most of the reviewers and critics. First of all, some of the people said that the game is a little bit dark. Well, how is it supposed to be? Have you ever been in forest at night? Well, guess what? You can't see anything and you're not supposed to. It gets me mad that so many people got used to the games where night isn't a challenge like it is in real life. In many games night isn't exactly night because you can see everything. That's my opinion. Secondly, I want to discuss the story. Some people said that it was rather regular and full of cliche. The parts where you appear in the school have deeper meaning and most of you didn't understand that. It's so sad to see that you start to criticize the game without even getting deeper into the story. The story is actually so complex, that no one can actually understand what the hell happened in this town. There are even many versions about that, but you say that story is simple. Ok, so many people, so many thoughts. I can agree on the point that the characters aren't fully developed as they should be. But it's a horror game. I don't think it's so important here. To conclude, I think this game is outstanding by its new concept (religious fanatics), it has some mystery in it, it's really not cliche because all the screamers are random and are not expected and it has a dark, creepy atmosphere. Best of genre in past few years. Better than the previous part.… Expand
  5. FlakesStorm
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    As the first Outlast, this game has a amazing quality, nice graphics, explicit violence, fear and some jumpscares, and the history its very heavy but good
  6. WakeUpJeff
    May 18, 2020
    8
    Outlast 2 has a fascinating story about religious extremism and how it can misrepresent an entire faith. Sadly, this is bogged down by some unpolished gameplay which can feel inconsistent and fails to guide the player along an intended path at times, making it feel like trial and error. That's not to say it's terrible though, as it can still carry some good tension and dread at times. IfOutlast 2 has a fascinating story about religious extremism and how it can misrepresent an entire faith. Sadly, this is bogged down by some unpolished gameplay which can feel inconsistent and fails to guide the player along an intended path at times, making it feel like trial and error. That's not to say it's terrible though, as it can still carry some good tension and dread at times. If you find yourself content with the gameplay and can focus on the story and its themes, however, I think that you may have a great time experiencing it.… Expand
  7. BENAN
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    А мне игра понравилась,очень сильно захватывает,графика на высоте,и другие персонажи сделаны очень хорошо.Из минусов - (их нет),а плюсы можно пересчитывать бесконечно.
  8. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    8/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  9. Elrorropirrorro
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Me re cagué encima es impresionante el nivel de realismo q maneja esto
    Al nivel del twister
  10. sergio11888
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de terror que he jugado en mi puta vida, no hagais caso a los hijos de puta que le ponen nota baja, es basicamente por que son unos cacas y no la pasaron bien
  11. Arsenic18
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Scariest game I've ever played! Is there anything scarier than this thing in world?
  12. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Good game but not great than first one,ost is ok not great,first person is doing not good but ok
  13. YavorApostolov
    May 21, 2017
    9
    This game is really good except for a few problems holding it back (mostly trial and error gameplay). The story is good however to understand it you have to really dig into the story. It made me jump several times. Overall it is a good sequel to the first Outlast.
  14. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    I love getting scared. I relish these experiences.Several times, I had to stop playing completely, at one point forcing myself to take a nap in order to calm down. But, I have to be honest... there was so much initial promise, with a great premise and some truly stunning visuals, but the onslaught of everything we’ve seen a hundred times before in horror games with much smaller budgetsI love getting scared. I relish these experiences.Several times, I had to stop playing completely, at one point forcing myself to take a nap in order to calm down. But, I have to be honest... there was so much initial promise, with a great premise and some truly stunning visuals, but the onslaught of everything we’ve seen a hundred times before in horror games with much smaller budgets than this left me feeling bored, frustrated, and even vaguely insulted. Truly a sequel in name alone. Outlast 2 pushed much further than most other entries in the genre, though.… Expand
  15. Nickolababaiko
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Хороший ужастик с красивой графикой и интересным сюжетом! Сюжет с первого раза и не поймешь!
    Кругом мерзость, кишки и насилие! Вокруг различные религиозные фанатики которые жаждут вас выпотрошить!))
    И у главного героя "Тихо шифером шурша, КРЫША едет неспеша!))"    Хороший ужастик с красивой графикой и интересным сюжетом! Сюжет с первого раза и не поймешь!
    Кругом мерзость, кишки и насилие! Вокруг различные религиозные фанатики которые жаждут вас выпотрошить!))
    И у главного героя "Тихо шифером шурша, КРЫША едет неспеша!))"
  16. Foxy43
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    This game is the same as first Outlast, but now on the nature. And in the school. More screamers, religion and mysteries. After this game, I have a some questions, so I hope on the DLC.
  17. Greenhunter17
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    Great, scary, simple, everything you could possibly expect in a horror game. Outlast 2 excels at scary but the story is strangely put together and might take you awhile to straighten out what is going on but Outlast 2 defines the horror genre with this stunning chapter to the Outlast series!
  18. Kaue_Extreme
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    A Red Barrels fez um excelente trabalho com a jogabilidade e o terror psicológico, porém faltou um esclarecimento da história que está confusa, uma DLC não seria mau para fazer isso. Mas tirando isso nada a reclamar.
  19. General_Anal
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game is done unbelievably well like it's first ones. I love the Atmosphere, the soundtrack (including the ambiance), the graphics and the characters. The school parts are also very nervbreaking at some point, because of this claustrophobic feeling, which I really appreciated in the first Outlast games. This game although features a complete different environment, which is open. That means, a complete opposite from the first games, but it's still managing making in a frightening experience for me at least. Many players were complaining about the AI, many chases, even the story and the ending. I honestly can understand the critical voices among the players. Dear Red Barrels I just wanted to make up some thing clear. The chases didn't make the first Outlast so famous. It was the Atmosphere and the cool characters, such as Fatty, Eddie Gluskin (my absolute favourite character), the Walrider, Father Martin, Miles Upshur, Waylon Park, Jeremy Blaire and so on and so on. In Outlast 2 there are honestly not so many memorable characters. I mean Marta is very scary at many points, but Nick and Laird really wanted me to punch my screen. The school demon was the most scary thing I saw in a horror game in my opinion. Also I very liked Papa Knoth and would have wished giving him more screen time, because he is a very intersting character. Unlike some other people I didn't have any problems with the brightness. I mean come on, a forest at night, of course it will be dark. The story of this game or let's say the lore, is what makes you as player proceed and motivated to play 'till the very end. The whole mix between illusion and reality was a thing in Outlast 2 which I really appreciated. Deep beyond the surface of Outlast 2 is a very sad story which is mixed with the events happening in the main game. The more we proceed the worse the issusions in the school get and the more we uncover the dark truth and traumatization which Blake (the main protagonist) had to face, when he was a little boy in the christian school. Personally I liked the religion based topic in the Outlast series, but I would have wished a more obvious connection with the Murkoff Corperation (if you ain't ignorant you will see realize that Murkoff is playing a major role on the brainwashing of the villagers and Blake. So in a nutshell, Outlast 2 in my opinion is a worthful sequel to the first Outlast (2013) and I definetly recommend playing this game. It will give you nightmares.… Expand
  20. Strelok_351
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Ten points just because of Jessica. And since the game is not bad, however, the short storyline, and a lot of running around from all sorts of idiots, it is very annoying, but the graphic part with the storyline in the school is chic.
  21. Ahmadov_Veli
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    incredible story. Although to understand is hard. game has epic story, cool graphics, new camera updates. if you can not understand story it can became you will say it sucks. but no nowadays many games hc many secrets it encourages you to investigate and for me it is very cool
  22. Jman14102
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    An excellent sequel to the original Outlast. More hiding mechanics and increased maneuverability make things much more intense, and the scares are plenty and constant.
    While figuring out where to go or how to progress could be difficult at times, I still had an absolute blast playing this.
    Definitely one of my favorite games to come out this year
  23. Nutzzer
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    this game is good as long as you know what you at looking for. The game lives upto its reputation. do not go my word or reviews try it your self to experience story, atmosphere , graphics and sound effects. great
  24. SergoMGDN
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    Игра очень понравилась,что первая что вторая часть,меня сложно чем либо напугать,но вторая часть предлагает вам постоянно быть в кипише вам не даётся время на передышку вам нужно постоянно от кого то убегать,локации стали больше атмосферней,присутствуют некоторые баги но на это я закрыл глаза,мне очень понравилось что ты ходишь по всяким пещерам читаешь записки и узнаёшь что здесь на этомИгра очень понравилась,что первая что вторая часть,меня сложно чем либо напугать,но вторая часть предлагает вам постоянно быть в кипише вам не даётся время на передышку вам нужно постоянно от кого то убегать,локации стали больше атмосферней,присутствуют некоторые баги но на это я закрыл глаза,мне очень понравилось что ты ходишь по всяким пещерам читаешь записки и узнаёшь что здесь на этом месте произошло что-то ужасное насилие убийства что угодно,и это всё с каждым разом тебя поглощает в атмосферу игры.Одно я заметил что многие говорят что игра слишком банальна,муж спасает жену,соглашусь но это сделано грамотно!Графика я к ней не придираюсь она атмосферная больше и не надо,другие нытики из-за графики идите лесом))она жуткая много не приятных вещей,играл только ночью и в наушниках и это было что-то,я доволен,стоит ли игра своих денег?Однозначно да яб и дал даже чуточку больше,моя оценка 9 из 10 потому что есть два минуса не приятных,с одним у меня либо руки из ж*пы или всёж БАГ бывали моменты что уроды которые тебя ищут видят тебя со спины,не часто такое было но проблема это есть,это я ещё на в присядь шёл)))и момент ближе к середину игры когда тебя ищут уже боссы то тут самое интересное,они на твоих глазах могут появится и пойти за тобой,не приятный момент или просто напросто за твоей спиной))Может не доработка ещё чего но это самое не приятное на этом всё,игра шикарна)… Expand
  25. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 26, 2017
    8
    Outlast 2
    More anxiety than Horror
    In Outlast 2 you play as a cameraman working with your wife doing your investigative journalism thing, getting to the bottom of the possible murder of a pregnant woman And then your helicopter crashes, you can’t find your wife, and you spend the rest of the game trying to find her… Outlast 2 is more open feeling than the claustrophobic original…    Outlast 2
    More anxiety than Horror
    In Outlast 2 you play as a cameraman working with your wife doing your investigative journalism thing, getting to the bottom of the possible murder of a pregnant woman
    And then your helicopter crashes, you can’t find your wife, and you spend the rest of the game trying to find her…
    Outlast 2 is more open feeling than the claustrophobic original…
    While at the same time much more linear feeling
    But I found it to be a lot more stressful…
    Instead of 4 hours, Outlast 2 clocks in at a little less than 7…
    Which felt to be a bit of a mistake...
    It feels like it drags on forever, mostly thanks to the games awful pacing…
    This is still la survival horror game, collect batteries for your camera, use that camera to record things and as a light source, collect bandages to heal yourself when you’re hurt and get through everything the game throws at you..
    Hide under beds, and in barrels and lockers...
    But the game is missing those tense moments the original had…
    I feel outlast 2 throws way too many enemies at your way too often…
    This is where the pacing issue comes in...
    You never have down time, you never have time to soak in the environment and let it creep you out… because beyond the first chapter the game is throwing multiple enemies for you to deal with around every corner... and it isn’t tense or scary, it’s annoying...
    Getting through sections of the game is frustrating...
    You never feel like stealth is a real option...
    It never really feels like it works…
    Enemey detection is way too sensitive and I felt like they always knew where I was
    and I felt like I had to trigger enemies, make them chase me, and run around the map to get past sections…
    And some points in the game you’re forced to deal with situations like this
    and it just never stops, making the game feel like a chore, especially in the final few chapters..
    The game is gorgeous though, and creepy
    it’s full of jump scares and surprises, especially with the random transitions between your location in this religious cult and a catholic school…
    The game never becomes predictable.
    And is definitely worth seeing through to the end,
    I don’t want to set any expectations, but I’ll just say it’s better than the original outlasts ending.
    Outlast 2 has a lot going for it, as does the series in general...
    I just wish it stuck to the one enemy at a time formula the original had... it made moments tense...
    instead of throwing multiple enemies at you that you cant deal with and never letting you breathe…
    Again, I was more annoyed by outlast 2 than I was scared by it…
    The Demo was a more enjoyable experience for me than the actual game
    I give Outlast 2
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  26. zisisaxl
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Oulast 2 is better in every way of the first excellent game. Great graphics, fantastic atmosphere, wonderfull locations and exellent gameplay. I dont understant very negative reviews of some people. Red barrels is very talented studio and this is the proof. I hope for another game of the same quality in the future. A must buy
  27. Mandulum
    Jul 20, 2017
    8
    Five Word Review: Gory romp through crazy town.
    Favorite Thing: The atmosphere. It was pretty creepy and sickening.
    Least Favorite Thing: The battery mechanic was a terrible mechanic in the last game and it's a terrible mechanic in this game. I missed a few scares while trying to conserve batteries. Date Completed: 2017-07-15 Playtime: ~ 8h Enjoyment: 8/10 Recommendation: Yes. If,    Five Word Review: Gory romp through crazy town.
    Favorite Thing: The atmosphere. It was pretty creepy and sickening.
    Least Favorite Thing: The battery mechanic was a terrible mechanic in the last game and it's a terrible mechanic in this game. I missed a few scares while trying to conserve batteries.

    Date Completed: 2017-07-15
    Playtime: ~ 8h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Yes. If, like me, you enjoy horror games you'll enjoy this one.    … Expand
  28. faccioone
    Aug 5, 2017
    8
    I played this game in nightmare mode, is nice and well done BUT:

    1 - enemies are idiotically strong and unpredictable, one shot-hit and one hit-kill. Sometimes you survive but there's almost always a couple other that will kill you before you even get up 2 - there's no way to fight back even the weakest enemy, even a sick one-armed man 3 - I don't know how to look at game design, it's    I played this game in nightmare mode, is nice and well done BUT:

    1 - enemies are idiotically strong and unpredictable, one shot-hit and one hit-kill. Sometimes you survive but there's almost always a couple other that will kill you before you even get up
    2 - there's no way to fight back even the weakest enemy, even a sick one-armed man
    3 - I don't know how to look at game design, it's really bad but maybe it is designed that way to make it more frustrating. It succeeds
    4 - very hard to tell which way to go considering almost every time you don't have any time to actually choose a direction being hunted as you are
    5 - forget notes and secret documents, in this game you'll read a lot of prayers with hidden meanings, I just stopped after a while because of ther sheer verbosity of the stuff.
    6 - stealth is nicely done but useless more often than not, running and hoping to find a way before they catch you is usually the right answer in every situation.
    7 - hiding spots are very deceptive, and in some occasions you can't interact with them no more based on the plot whim

    The overall feeling from this game is a vague sense of reiterate punishment, as your every action will kill you if imperfectely executed or alternatively put you in an equally bad situation if perfectly done, with very sparse and few quiet parts. This is easily one of the most frustrating game in the industry, and I have a feeling it's not by accident. I'm about to finish it and would not be surprised if the end credits spelled a single big "F**K YOU" and nothing else.

    EDIT: now I have finished the game. Superb finale, the plot is one of the best ever. Unfortunately its full understanding requires attention to detail and some few key hidden documents, and this game discourages the required exploration, as most of the time you're either sorrounded or running for your skin. All in all a beautiful and very different game    … Expand
  29. RandomGuy101
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Really great atmosphere and scary environment. Great story and memorable characters with an outstanding soundtrack. Only a few little problems holding it back but overall it is a well done game!
  30. Gracz-org
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    Outlast 2 jest krwawy, brutalny i bezprecedensowy. Odwrócone krzyże, martwe noworodki, rozczłonkowane ciała - nie ma tutaj tematu tabu. Wizerunku dopełnia krwawy deszcz, który spływa na naszego bohatera w jednej z lokacji. Jak jednak taka ilość przemocy wpływa to na samą rozgrywkę? Po 7 godzinach mojej przygody z tym tytułem mogę powiedzieć jedno - to było intensywne i mocne przeżycie,Outlast 2 jest krwawy, brutalny i bezprecedensowy. Odwrócone krzyże, martwe noworodki, rozczłonkowane ciała - nie ma tutaj tematu tabu. Wizerunku dopełnia krwawy deszcz, który spływa na naszego bohatera w jednej z lokacji. Jak jednak taka ilość przemocy wpływa to na samą rozgrywkę? Po 7 godzinach mojej przygody z tym tytułem mogę powiedzieć jedno - to było intensywne i mocne przeżycie, które cholernie mi się podobało. Mniej więcej do połowy trochę wiało nudą, ale później to prawdziwa jazda bez trzymanki. Szkoda tylko, że fabuła pozostawia tak wiele interpretacji, ale w tym wypadku można to również potraktować jako atut. Outlast 2 wraz z Resident Evil 7 to aktualnie najlepsze survival horrory 2017 roku.

    Plusy:
    + grafika, wygląd lokacji i otoczenia
    + wszechobecne uczucie strachu i zaszczucia
    + brudny, mroczny i krwawy świat
    + robiący wrażenie przeciwnicy
    + historia z potencjałem

    Minusy:
    – miejscami źle zbalansowany poziom trudności
    – fabuła pozostawia masę interpretacji
    – mało satysfakcjonujące zakończenie

    Pełna recenzja dostępna jest na blogu Gracz.org    … Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Oct 23, 2019
    50
    A faltering sequel that borrows even more liberally from well-worn horror tropes than its predecessor, Outlast 2 ends up a middling entry despite its high production values and some shining moments of found footage fright.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Jul 5, 2017
    57
    Red Barrels built the sequel on the tried more of the same principle, but this is by far is not the worst problem of the second installment.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 5, 2017
    60
    Instead of the standard entertainment, we received unnecessarily over-combined horror game with atmosphere incomparable to the original one. [Issue#275]
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