Outlast: Whistleblower

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  1. sacredbear
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    If you are like me, you were probably hoping for the DLC to better explain what happened in Outlast. Not only does it not do that, it bores you with repetitive, copy and paste gameplay that the main game offered. Oh, the monster showed up when I grabbed the key? Who knew that would happen... I hope that Red barrels continues to make games, but I hope they offer more of the brillianceIf you are like me, you were probably hoping for the DLC to better explain what happened in Outlast. Not only does it not do that, it bores you with repetitive, copy and paste gameplay that the main game offered. Oh, the monster showed up when I grabbed the key? Who knew that would happen... I hope that Red barrels continues to make games, but I hope they offer more of the brilliance shown in the Traeger sequence, and less of the tedious 'monster pops out, run, repeat' gameplay that this DLC had.… Expand
  2. andrewscool101
    Jan 5, 2015
    8
    A sequel and a prequel put together that in my opinion was better than the main game.
    Whistleblower lets you explore more of the asylum, plus you get to learn more about Murkoff and what they do to their patients and you also get to see people who aren't variants. The story is much better and the ending reveals the true ending to the main game, the final chapter of Mount Massive.
    I    A sequel and a prequel put together that in my opinion was better than the main game.
    Whistleblower lets you explore more of the asylum, plus you get to learn more about Murkoff and what they do to their patients and you also get to see people who aren't variants. The story is much better and the ending reveals the true ending to the main game, the final chapter of Mount Massive.
    I highly recommend you play this AFTER you've played the main game, otherwise it won't make much sense.
    Only bad thing is the map design, it's one of those games where it takes a while to find where you suppose to go and when you find it, makes you think "How did I not notice that??!" It could ruin the experience a bit if your walking around endlessly for ten minutes when there's a secret hole in the wall you have to climb through.    … Expand
  3. grim977
    Jul 12, 2014
    5
    the spooks and thrills kept me on the edge of my seat the whole day. this addition to the game has a good story but gets repetitive after a while and when re doing a mission it lacks the feel that you get the first time. it is very linear as there is almost always one path to go on. that doesn't say that it didn't scare my pants off. for what it is it is good overall but it did not fullythe spooks and thrills kept me on the edge of my seat the whole day. this addition to the game has a good story but gets repetitive after a while and when re doing a mission it lacks the feel that you get the first time. it is very linear as there is almost always one path to go on. that doesn't say that it didn't scare my pants off. for what it is it is good overall but it did not fully reach my expectations. one good play through and it was over, no point to play it again. C… Expand
  4. dylan96r
    May 8, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, let me start by saying that Outlast is one of my favorite horror games of all time, and when I heard about Whistleblower, I was pretty excited. If you are looking for an experience completely different than the original Outlast, you should probably look elsewhere. Whistleblower is more of the same stuff that made Outlast great, and that is a good thing. I was truly scared through most of the game, but some parts were extremely frustrating and I kept dying. This kind of took away the scares and made it annoying. There's one part in the game where you have to find a key, while limping on a broken leg, and some crazy guy starts chasing after you. It took me 7 tries before I could successfully pass that mission, and by that time, I was not scared, just frustrated. So, bare in mind that this game can get extremely frustrating. It is very fun though and if you liked Outlast, you will like this!… Expand
  5. 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 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 seeRed 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. Dead Space is the only one I can think of in the last 10 years (Amnesia has nothing on Outlast). To American developers: There are still mature gamers out there! Can't wait to see what else Red Barrels cooks up. Highly recommended.… Expand
  6. prostor
    May 24, 2014
    10
    It's the most scariest horror over the past few months. We saw some new characters and ALIVE people. It showed player the scane of outlast from the other hand.
  7. chrisjones914
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    Improves upon the main game in almost every possible way! It will give you closer by completing the story in a satisfying fashion and will give you chills by delivering the darkest gaming experience you are likely to every have!
  8. chr1so
    May 26, 2014
    9
    Again, like the original, this gets extra points for the scare factor. A couple of the main antagonists are badass, in an evil way, especially the final one.
    It's very similar to the original but changes the scare tactics enough to keep you scared the whole play through
  9. MikeyV
    May 14, 2014
    9
    Outlast Whistleblower is a great add-on and really connects the plot of the original together. The DLC introduces some terrifying new characters; One specifically that I believe to be the best character yet in the game. The length is questionable, only running in between 1-2 hours, possibly longer if you take it slow. The game looks fantastic on PS4, and the sound is once again top notch.Outlast Whistleblower is a great add-on and really connects the plot of the original together. The DLC introduces some terrifying new characters; One specifically that I believe to be the best character yet in the game. The length is questionable, only running in between 1-2 hours, possibly longer if you take it slow. The game looks fantastic on PS4, and the sound is once again top notch. One frustrating thing about Whistleblower is that sometimes your aren't sure where to go. This leads to an enemy cornering you and forcing you to start over from a checkpoint which can really take the scare factor out of the game. Nonetheless, this expansion had me cringing on the first playthrough. I definitely recommend this game to anyone who was a fan of Outlast, it is well worth $9.… Expand
  10. TimWho
    May 23, 2014
    9
    Whistleblower is, in many ways, a more realized piece than the core outlast game. The story is better developed, and as DLC, flushes out most of the elemebts that reained unknown with the first walkthrough. While including mostly similar environments, it is a treat to see them in the process of breakdown. Perhaps most importantly, the villans we encounter this time around are more varied,Whistleblower is, in many ways, a more realized piece than the core outlast game. The story is better developed, and as DLC, flushes out most of the elemebts that reained unknown with the first walkthrough. While including mostly similar environments, it is a treat to see them in the process of breakdown. Perhaps most importantly, the villans we encounter this time around are more varied, and make for a more slow burn scare and deeper sense of dread. The only place where whistleblower falters is in its length, but it is hard to fault it for this if we take it for what it is: an excellent, more deeply realized return to the truly scary locale of Mount Massive Asylum.… Expand
  11. Arrow1234
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    A very well made game that helps clarify the original games story and manages to be scary. I hope to see another sequel to this game, but also that they manage to change it up more too.
  12. Sultsparta
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    Fantastic from start to finish. After completing the game itself you will be left with many questions in your mind about it, this Dlc is well worth it's price tag and will keep you hooked from the first instant. It is the story of an It technician inside the asylum, the same person that sent the email to the reporter in the original game. The story is baffling and has a very satisfyingFantastic from start to finish. After completing the game itself you will be left with many questions in your mind about it, this Dlc is well worth it's price tag and will keep you hooked from the first instant. It is the story of an It technician inside the asylum, the same person that sent the email to the reporter in the original game. The story is baffling and has a very satisfying ending that will send chills to your spine and give you goosebumps.… Expand
  13. RPGfan56
    May 30, 2015
    10
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  14. Plasmaneedle
    May 14, 2014
    8
    Outlast Whistleblower features pretty much the exact same environments as the original but it adds to the backstory and overall has a better story. The scares have been improved as well.
  15. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    A better, much more unique game than the original. The Whistleblower is scarier, and has unexpected well-made ties to the original title. You will not regret spending money on this DLC.
  16. Ryguy486
    May 27, 2014
    6
    A satisfying yet unsurprising expansion to an already great horror game. It was nice to jump right back into the insane setting of Mount Massive Asylum. It was great to see another side of the Asylum before all hell broke loose, at least the tiny sliver we actually did see. The new areas and setting to explore as well as some interesting new characters make it a fun 3 hour experience.A satisfying yet unsurprising expansion to an already great horror game. It was nice to jump right back into the insane setting of Mount Massive Asylum. It was great to see another side of the Asylum before all hell broke loose, at least the tiny sliver we actually did see. The new areas and setting to explore as well as some interesting new characters make it a fun 3 hour experience. Again, the sound design and look of the game are genius. If the jump scares and characters aren't enough then the menacing sound of hack saws and crazed Grooms will throw you over the edge. While admittedly not as scary as Outlast, it still holds true to the story and gameplay. But the surprise Outlast showed us was gone in this expansion. Knowing that at some point you will run, be chased, run again, pull a level or two, then die is not as exciting as it was when I played the original game for the first time. If Red Barrels is to create a sequel (which I surely hope they do) they will need to find a new way to scare us and finally fix getting caught by a character in a random corner. Well worth your time and the $9 price tag if you are already a fan!… Expand
  17. MaxPayneIsGod
    Dec 6, 2015
    6
    An OK expansion of the Outlast story. It reminds me of Half Life: Blue Shift, for those of you old enough to know what I'm talking about. It really could've been part of the original game. Whilstleblower is only for the fans, like, the true, true fans.
    Its identical to the main story and adds nothing gameplay-wise. You've got 2 insta-kill baddies who stalk you the same way as enemies    An OK expansion of the Outlast story. It reminds me of Half Life: Blue Shift, for those of you old enough to know what I'm talking about. It really could've been part of the original game. Whilstleblower is only for the fans, like, the true, true fans.
    Its identical to the main story and adds nothing gameplay-wise. You've got 2 insta-kill baddies who stalk you the same way as enemies in the main game. You've got (OMG) a night-vision equipped camcorder, there's gore, weird things going on and way, way too much running and hiding.
    I've had my fill of Outlast, the main game is great because its fresh but it's kind of a one trick pony.
    Favourite bit, one of the patients pleasuring himself over dismembered corpses.    … Expand
  18. EzioA88
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 9).

    Outlast was an incredibly scary game and was one of the most riveting horror experiences of 2014. Whistleblower- the sole add on for this adventure- plays as a sort of prequel/epilogue to the main game and fills in the gaps between the first game and the upcoming second. It also adds more depth to the story, with the player taking on the role of new character, Waylon Parks, who is the titular whisteblower who leaks the horrible goings on of Mount Massive Asylum to reporter Miles Upshur.

    Graphics wise this retains the same unsettling atmosphere of the base game. The gore is highly detailed as ever, the environments are diverse and well animated and the character models have received a few touches, with the new monsters looking nastier than anything previously seen. The only real problem is that a lot of the first game is repeated through familiar areas. While you make a reverse route from the laboratory to the exit, there is a lot of familiarity as you trek back through these places. There are some new places to explore (such as a cluttered hideout for new creature Destin), but they are few and far between, with assets being obviously reused to avoid high production costs.

    This game is still ridiculously scary though, with a feeling of tension pervading throughout the 2 hour run time. Of course there are still a lot of jump scares and these get me 90% of the time, but I noticed that there was more audio within these moments- sometimes without a visual atrocity to accompany it. A sharp violin twang can still fray my nerves when I am already so on edge, but if Red Barrels is going to do jump scares it is best to get them perfect.

    Sound is a bigger part of this experience though. The score is key to building up the horror and the ambient effects are so creepy that I was more scared of heavy breathing and bumps in the darkness than I was of any on screen monster. The voice acting is also a whole let better in this add on, with Destin being a particular standout due to his joyously creepy performance.

    In terms of gameplay, this is exactly like the first game. You can walk, run, hide, jump and mantle and you still have the camera to look around in the dark and make reports on particular events. There are also still plenty of documents scattered around the place and monster encounters are more enjoyable due to less predictable paths and actions. These set pieces signal Outlast at its very best and I am happy to see that they are given a greater focus in this content. The mission objectives are improved as well, with not as many fetch quest style mission perimeters. I would still like a map or an indicator or something though, because there are some parts where I had no idea where I was going, due to a hard to find mantle spot. In one particular instance, there was a psycho chasing me and I there were so many different paths that I kept getting lost due to the maze like design. I like the tight environments, but this is a little too far,

    Whistleblower tells a more directed, understandable story and the ending provides a lot more resolution than that of the main game. We get to see Miles after he is possessed and the final moments set up the second game nicely- Murkoff is shaping up to be a nasty villain. The whole story is kind of like a big escape sequence and it focuses more on the terror than the narrative- something Outlast does well.

    There is little replay value to Whisteblower and it is very short for the standard price. Repeated environments, vague mission objectives and weirdly designed scares hold this back, but the better story (and ending), monsters and set pieces ensure that this almost reaches the great heights of its horrifying predecessor. I am looking forward to the second game even more after playing this and I am genuinely excited to see where the story is heading in terms of the end goal. This is a horror series that actually knows how to do horror- how rare these days.    … Expand
  19. gordodustin
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    I thought Whistleblower was actually a little scarier than the main story. The characters were more memorable. However, I felt the game lacked a good ending. And I didn't like that the cannibal issue is never resolved. Finally, the game could've been an hour or two longer. I think I finished it in about 2 1/2 hours and that was taking my time. Still, the environment was great, and reallyI thought Whistleblower was actually a little scarier than the main story. The characters were more memorable. However, I felt the game lacked a good ending. And I didn't like that the cannibal issue is never resolved. Finally, the game could've been an hour or two longer. I think I finished it in about 2 1/2 hours and that was taking my time. Still, the environment was great, and really creepy for the most part. Overall, 8/10 from me. I hope they'll make at least one more DLC for this game.… Expand
  20. MrM101
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Terrifying and disturbing. Pure and simple. This game makes you uncomfortable the second you take control of the main character.
    Once the lights go off, I dare you to play it without getting nervous or tense.
    Outlast is not without it's faults. Confusing storyline and the level layout will lead to numerous and repetitive deaths. There will be moments of " did I just see that?" To "did    Terrifying and disturbing. Pure and simple. This game makes you uncomfortable the second you take control of the main character.
    Once the lights go off, I dare you to play it without getting nervous or tense.
    Outlast is not without it's faults. Confusing storyline and the level layout will lead to numerous and repetitive deaths.
    There will be moments of " did I just see that?" To "did I just see that!"
    Outlast with certain outlast the other horror games that been released in the last year or so. And I think people will remember this game for sometime.    … Expand
  21. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    Just as solid as the main game with a few tweaks and an overall more focused story.
  22. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
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  23. nnevill
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Very good DLC for a good game. New antagonist is great. Some scenes are really disgusting. There are more action episodes in the game so it feels a bit different than original game but still scary. So if you liked original you will like DLC for sure.
  24. MurphyBrandon
    May 31, 2021
    9
    The Whistleblower DLC was criminally underrated by the critics. It provided more precise details about the story of Mount Massive Asylum and how exactly people were extorted to prevent investigations from the authorities. Remember that is a DLC. It doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. Some of the environments are reused from the original game because it takes place around the same time inThe Whistleblower DLC was criminally underrated by the critics. It provided more precise details about the story of Mount Massive Asylum and how exactly people were extorted to prevent investigations from the authorities. Remember that is a DLC. It doesn't need to reinvent the wheel. Some of the environments are reused from the original game because it takes place around the same time in order to organically answers some questions from the original Outlast. That's the whole point! Not only do you get to meet the person who sent the message to the reporter Miles Upshur, you actually get to play as the whistleblower Waylon Park. Once again, there are deadly enemies that you have to run and hide from, and that's exactly what the dedicated fans wanted. There is no fighting back because this is Outlast, not Resident Evil.… Expand
  25. nexus151196
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Один из тех самых случаев, когда DLC не хуже оригинала. Безумия тут завезли побольше. Жених - отдельное украшение игры! Чувствуется атмосфера начинающегося пипца. Хорошее дополнение к хорошей игре.
  26. gotterpotter56
    May 20, 2021
    7
    Оригинальной игре поставил 7 баллов, этой тоже. Понятно, что у разработчиков было мало бюджета, но, все рано это не делает игру лучше. Неплохо, для инди, если и стоит проходить Outlast , то ради антогонистов.
  27. Gold42
    May 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe that all game DLC's should follow this model of creation, adding there's story and not just empty content. This one is excellent for me because it closes well what happened at the end of Outlast with Miles and his two antagonists (mainly The Groom) made me very tense during gameplay.… Expand
  28. MeIAmI
    Sep 12, 2021
    6
    Mostly jump scares and chase scenes and labyrinths. Outlast was amazing, scariest game I've ever played, but Whistleblower just amps up things Outlast didn't need more of. It got to the point where the deaths and scares diminish in effect because they happen so often; sometimes I'll just stop and be like, "OK, you got me, please just hurry up and kill me" so I can restart and try to findMostly jump scares and chase scenes and labyrinths. Outlast was amazing, scariest game I've ever played, but Whistleblower just amps up things Outlast didn't need more of. It got to the point where the deaths and scares diminish in effect because they happen so often; sometimes I'll just stop and be like, "OK, you got me, please just hurry up and kill me" so I can restart and try to find the right path in the maze to get away from yet another stalker who will just bludgeon me to death. Outlast was amazing in large part with its reticence, making most things in the game not lethal but terrifying nonetheless, especially with unnerving sound effects, music, and roaming or faraway threats. I love being immersed in games, which Outlast did superbly, not just running around as fast as I can from one point to the next, which Whistleblower forces on me way too often. Buzzsaw guy... what a joke. Cheap scares over and over. Survival horror works best when you're not sure what's going on but know there's a threat and there's not much you can do about it... Whistleblower dumbs it down and amps it up, which makes it more irritating than terrifying. It kind of sucks the air out of the room whereas Outlast filled up the room with dense and almost overwhelming terror. Really disappointing. In contrast, a lot of the cut scenes and sets are great, and the dialog and most of the game is scary... the Notes and Documents are also compelling to read. Most of the game is honestly well done, it's just overcooked with these labyrinthine chase scenes and jump scares. I really love games that slowly unnerve me and do the unexpected... way too much becomes "OK this again!" in Whistleblower.… Expand
  29. LMaoTse-tung
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    DLC che si trova di un gradino sotto rispetto all'originale solo per la durata, per il resto è un ottima espansione che aiuta a capire molto di più dell'universo di Outlast e della sua lore.
  30. M069EX215A
    May 9, 2022
    8
    Good DLC for very low price, if you liked default game you will like DLC too
  31. GAME-OVERcv
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    You wouldnt think this was a dlc but that could just be that the main games short.
    Expands a lot more on the story and introduces some interesting people
  32. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. CalmDownTom
    Jun 24, 2014
    60
    Taken as a fun Friday night of gaming, it’ll give you an excellent horror fix, leaving you shaken and strangely exhausted from the episodes of sustained suspense.
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  2. Gameblog.fr
    May 20, 2014
    80
    Whistleblower is a short DLC that surpasses the original Outlast game in terms of fear and atmosphere.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    May 9, 2014
    80
    It expands on the original background, and somehow manages to fix some of the few issues of the main chapter, namely linearity. A great DLC, which you should absolutely consider if you loved Outlast.
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