Outlast: Whistleblower

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 210 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 160 out of 210
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 210
  3. Negative: 16 out of 210

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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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    Just as solid as the main game with a few tweaks and an overall more focused story.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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