Outlast: Whistleblower

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    May 12, 2014
    83
    Outlast: Whistleblower's a very good horror DLC like the original game. This DLC offers: a very good story and more gore, scary moments to the horror lovers. Even the gameplay mechanics's still same, the DLC gives us a key character: Waylon Park.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 12, 2014
    81
    Whistleblower does a good job explaining the original Outlast's storyline. [June 2014]
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Jul 8, 2014
    80
    Though the mystery of what happened in Mount Massive was already discovered, developer Red Barrels has shown that there are plenty of new horrors that can be built, even more grotesque than then those left behind.
  5. GRYOnline.pl
    May 14, 2014
    80
    Whistleblower is a great addition to a very good original Outlast. The fear factor is a bit weaker, than in the basic game, but there are plenty of strong emotions. The gameplay mechanics are recycled, but the game adds great story and a much heavier atmosphere. And you have to be satisfied with a worthy finale to really a dark story. All in all - great DLC.
  6. GameFront
    May 7, 2014
    80
    If horror is meant to plumb your fears and unnerve you, The Whistleblower at least manages that to do so a few times. For the rest, it’s a fun return to the stock release’s setting and mechanics for some solid jump scares and atmosphere, which lasts just long enough to remind of what made the original enthralling.
  7. IGN Italia
    May 12, 2014
    75
    Outlast: Whistleblower is a good DLC with at least two big advantages; it's not boring as Outlast, which in the long run could become repetitive, and is much more driven side gore-violence, with some really disturbing and excessive scenes.
  8. Games.cz
    Jun 13, 2014
    70
    Whistleblower just finished a tale of uncommon insanity. He raised the level of brutality, and explained several mysteries from Outlast's plot. However, the number of manhunts with psychopaths has been unnecessarily increased, and maybe there is too much of a rove in the game's setting. Otherwise, Whistleblower is brutal and an (un)enjoyable experience.
  9. Slant Magazine
    May 11, 2014
    70
    For Outlast fans and horror aficionados alike, a return to the demented halls of Mount Massive is exactly what the doctor ordered.
  10. Eurogamer Germany
    May 9, 2014
    70
    More of this quality can't be a bad thing, even though you're not as panicked anymore as you were when the main game came around.
  11. Meristation
    May 7, 2014
    68
    Whistleblower is a short and predicable first DLC for Outlast. It's very obscure and bloody. Waylon Park also uses a video camera, like Miles. This is his only weapon to face the cannibal.
  12. 3DJuegos
    May 8, 2014
    65
    Whistleblower's story and gameplay does very little new and it's a predictable game, but this DLC for Outlast still has a great atmosphere.
  13. IGN
    May 8, 2014
    64
    While Whistleblower sheds a bit of light on the mysteries of the original, but ultimately feels far too familiar, far too often.

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#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 292 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 229 out of 292
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 292
  3. Negative: 21 out of 292
  1. Brallini
    May 6, 2014
    10
    Very good dlc, the actual game was amazing i frequently say that it was my favourite game of 2013. The dlc does not dissapoint and for 5Very good dlc, the actual game was amazing i frequently say that it was my favourite game of 2013. The dlc does not dissapoint and for 5 pounds you can expect at least 2 hours of bone chilling enjoyment.

    10/10 would bang, so good much amaze.    … Full Review »
  2. Hellion
    May 9, 2014
    10
    Red Barrels delivers again. Found it even better than the original. Grisly, Hardcore, in your face horror. Love the setting and theRed Barrels delivers again. Found it even better than the original. Grisly, Hardcore, in your face horror. Love the setting and the characters. There are some scenes that will stick with you. Especially later on. I feel like I am reading a horror novel. Except living it. Imagine playing something like this on the Oculus Rift someday..how amazing and frightening would that be? Good to see there are still companies out there willing to do games this extreme. The original Dead Space is the only one I can think of in the last 10 years. To American developers: There are still mature gamers out there! Can't wait to see what else Red Barrels cooks up. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
  3. Safety
    May 7, 2014
    10
    Kudos to Red Barrels for a DLC that improves in every way on an already great game. This is how DLC should be done. Well worth the price of admission.
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