Outlast

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  • Summary: Investigate the inside of Mount Massive Asylum and live to uncover the mystery. In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors await inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, it has been recently re-opened by the research and charity branch of the transnationalInvestigate the inside of Mount Massive Asylum and live to uncover the mystery. In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors await inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, it has been recently re-opened by the research and charity branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation and operates in strict secrecy... until now. Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur breaks into the facility and what he discovers treads a terrifying line between science, religion, nature and something else entirely. Once inside, his only hope of escape lies with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive. Outlast is a true survival horror experience which shows that the most terrifying monsters of all come from the human mind itself. Are you prepared?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 4, 2014
    90
    Jump scares may have your heart racing for a few seconds, however, creeping across that darkened courtyard with your batteries running out while something out there wants you tortured and dead will have you on edge until the experience ends.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Feb 11, 2014
    85
    It's pure horror, as if you were in an IMAX cinema. It will surround you, and terrify you, especially in the very well crafted first hours. Then it gets a bit repetitive, but it's still an adventure you won't easily forget.
  3. Vandal
    Feb 5, 2014
    80
    We would have asked Red Barrels for a little innovation instead of sticking to the new hide & run mechanics, but still, Outlast is an outstanding survival horror that will terrify pretty much everyone.
  4. Eurogamer Germany
    Feb 15, 2014
    80
    It's not the sort of horror that'll stay with you long beyond the credits, not a quiet and subtle creep fest, but a blunt force shocker. And as such it's effective because it's just so damn drastic.
  5. AusGamers
    Feb 10, 2014
    76
    For the most part, Outlast lives up to its reputation. Although a little too quick to link gore with horror for my liking, it rests upon wide foundations of creepiness and builds on them with a good amount of tension and urgency.
  6. Play UK
    Mar 10, 2014
    73
    A great example of the new wave of indie horror, Outlast isn't revolutionary or particularly terrifying, but some great jump scares and a fun, cheesy story make it well worth checking out. [Issue#241, p.72]
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  7. Game Revolution
    Feb 4, 2014
    70
    If you already own the PC version, there is absolutely zero reason to purchase this again. On the other hand, Sony is releasing it for free for PS members right off the bat, which is a tough price to argue down.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 154
  3. Negative: 6 out of 154
  1. Vorexum
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! I have it for both PC and now PS4. Overall this game is probably one of the most spookiest games I've played in awhile!This game is amazing! I have it for both PC and now PS4. Overall this game is probably one of the most spookiest games I've played in awhile! Also if your a PS Plus member it's free! That's the best part, even though I would buy it again if it wasnt. To be honest I first thought this game would be like the rest of the horror genre which is all action now but it isn't..it's a classic! Instead of shooting you actually have to hide which makes the game even scarier! Overall this game is great for people who like horror and challenging games or just for people that want to have some jumpscares and be spooked out! This an amazing game and of you have PS plus don't miss this opportunity!… Expand
  2. comicbookcreep
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I had to get drunk to get through the terror that this game threw at me!! Smooth frame rate, nice graphics and sounds, compelling storylineI had to get drunk to get through the terror that this game threw at me!! Smooth frame rate, nice graphics and sounds, compelling storyline from what i can remember ha! You don't play it, you survive the experience! Great game!… Expand
  4. brennenmorrow
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This is the best horror game I've ever played! The lore and backstory are so interesting.
  5. Enforcer122
    Feb 11, 2014
    8
    Outlast is the best Horror game I've played in MANY years. Quite literally horrifying in every sense of the word! It would of been 10 exceptOutlast is the best Horror game I've played in MANY years. Quite literally horrifying in every sense of the word! It would of been 10 except for the fact it gets quite samey. Turn on X amount of valves to turn on the power and get out, etc. It got a little repetitive. Except for that, a game which does exactly what it says it will. Scare the living Jesus out of you.… Expand
  6. insloanwetrust
    Feb 25, 2014
    8
    The game is frustrating, haunting and good in equal measure. It also does a good job of scaring you with people jumping out at you, runningThe game is frustrating, haunting and good in equal measure. It also does a good job of scaring you with people jumping out at you, running across you and grabbing you. It also does feel like you're trapped and 2/3 in you really do want to get out. You really do want the game to end because you just can't take anymore. That's not because it's a bad game it's because it's a frustrating and haunting game. The games immersion is amplified when played in the dark with headphones on. It's genuinely a scary game and it's genuinely a game you won't forget soon after you've played it and also the ending is good as well.

    8/10.    … Expand
  7. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Just like any other horror movie or game, Outlast is a play on conventions. You start as a clueless character and you, as the player, getJust like any other horror movie or game, Outlast is a play on conventions. You start as a clueless character and you, as the player, get scared by every single scare, but after learning more of the story and the game's mechanics, there's fun in exploring to be had in this game. The story isn't anything TOO special, but it's still interesting nonetheless. The game looks great, and the camera filter is ingenious. There is a certain lack of content, as the game is pretty short and you can find all the collectibles pretty fast on your first playthrough.… Expand
  8. crs
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Annoying as hell and am glad I didnt pay for it.

    Difficulty way too hard. Level design very poor Developer who forgets games should    Annoying as hell and am glad I didnt pay for it.

    Difficulty way too hard.

    Level design very poor

    Developer who forgets games should be fun and not ridiculously hard.

    If you like dying and repeating the same section over and over you will love it.

    If you want a fun game which doesnt make you want to smash your controller this isnt for you.    … Expand

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