Outlast

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 995 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 729 out of 995
  2. Mixed: 192 out of 995
  3. Negative: 74 out of 995

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  1. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    Best horror game I have ever played. Nuff said................................................................................................................................................................................
  2. neo_thrill
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    A very intense and thrilling game with solid graphics, good sound and good controls. Intriguing atmosphere that will keep you hooked from start to end.
  3. PeterAlexander
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    Outlast is incredibly terrifying. What it lacks in gameplay it makes up for in atmosphere and haunting imagery.
  4. badgerpoop
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    A great game to play if you're a fan of survival horror. No weapons here so this game requires you to hide or run when faced with an attacker. I would compare elements of this game to Amnesia. A couple things I would have liked to have seen in this game are, more monsters, and monsters that are faster than you. Part of the terrifying experiences in Amnesia were that you couldn't simplyA great game to play if you're a fan of survival horror. No weapons here so this game requires you to hide or run when faced with an attacker. I would compare elements of this game to Amnesia. A couple things I would have liked to have seen in this game are, more monsters, and monsters that are faster than you. Part of the terrifying experiences in Amnesia were that you couldn't simply out-run the monster, you needed to close doors/hide and often times you'd be hit a couple times (Kitchen area in Amnesia was horrifying as well as the water area). In this game, I know I can just run faster than the attacker and as long as I don't completely screw up, I can escape easily.… Expand
  5. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Maybe the biggest horror game to come out of 2013. One of the scariest games i've played in a while. From the atmosphere to the characters and the hospital itself.
  6. jessda123
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    Absolutely terrifying! The atmosphere is incredibly tense and the story is very, very dark.

    The gameplay itself is solid if a bit repetitive later on in the game (valves, switches etc) but the atmosphere never lets up and delivers a truly satisfying game experience. If you've never played Outlast and you want to know what the fuss is about, i'd highly recommend you play this. On a    Absolutely terrifying! The atmosphere is incredibly tense and the story is very, very dark.

    The gameplay itself is solid if a bit repetitive later on in the game (valves, switches etc) but the atmosphere never lets up and delivers a truly satisfying game experience. If you've never played Outlast and you want to know what the fuss is about, i'd highly recommend you play this.

    On a more serious note, Outlast is truly terrifying and if you have a heart condition, this could be the end of you.

    But for the rest of us? Buy it today and i'll be surprised if you actually make it to the end! ;)    … Expand
  7. Nel
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    One of my first game on the ps4. The controls are fine, but there is nothing really new or exciting that hasn't been in a video game before. The game builds up pretty slow, but gets better at the end.
  8. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    Amazing atmosphere and hide-and-seek game-play make up for a contrived plot and ending.
  9. GamingEnderman
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Best Game EVER!! Best Graphics, adrenaline pumping moments, and Terrifying Monsters. I admit it's not for everyone but, if you are a fan of Horror games this game is what you are looking for. That's why I ratted it a 10/10 :)
  10. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 27, 2015
    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! 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!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
  11. clarkjw1
    Jun 13, 2016
    9
    OUTLAST is very good game if your into horror and first-person games it has its downs because of the hard enemy's and finding batteries which is obviously taken from amnesia with the lamp oil but because it took from that very good game it is better and the night vision with the camera is genius. Its counterpart whistle Blower added a lot to the story I have high hopes for outlast 2 and IOUTLAST is very good game if your into horror and first-person games it has its downs because of the hard enemy's and finding batteries which is obviously taken from amnesia with the lamp oil but because it took from that very good game it is better and the night vision with the camera is genius. Its counterpart whistle Blower added a lot to the story I have high hopes for outlast 2 and I hope they don't let us down.… Expand
  12. DarkReaperV3
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    entretenido, cumple con lo que promete, te tiene en tensión y suspenso constante, lo unico que no me gustó es lo repetitivo de las situaciones a resolver.
  13. FilemonBR
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    O melhor jogo de terror que joguei na minha vida, isso é terror, jogo incrivel, com clima que combina perfeitamente, se voce é fraco nem tenta jogar isso
  14. destinyfan1
    Jan 28, 2017
    8
    wow this game is made by the exorcist and thats on a good way but i think the story could have been better and sometimes some predictable jumpscares
    But overall very good
    But also bad for your hard
  15. Alvokun
    Aug 16, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed this Outlast, one of the best horror games I have played on PS4. Maybe the feeling of fear decreases as the story unfolds, but the constant sensation of oppression and of being continuously chased fits very well within the atmosphere. Some of the scenes will pervade your memory for a long time.
  16. FromKanga
    May 1, 2017
    5
    Outlast is a survival horror game and it's also a walking simulator.
    I'm a big fan of horror games so when everybody was saying how much this game was great, I was really interested, so I bought it and... I'm sorry but I really didn't enjoy it, the graphics are amazing and the first 30 minutes were actually scary but the rest of the game was boring, repetitive and I just couldn't enjoy    Outlast is a survival horror game and it's also a walking simulator.
    I'm a big fan of horror games so when everybody was saying how much this game was great, I was really interested, so I bought it and... I'm sorry but I really didn't enjoy it, the graphics are amazing and the first 30 minutes were actually scary but the rest of the game was boring, repetitive and I just couldn't enjoy it.

    Okay so the story, I thought it was a generic mess, and I really tried to get into it, I red every single piece of paper but this story was boring and it relies a lot on the shock value and it really outstays it's welcome.
    The gameplay is just not interesting, it's so repetitive and bland, I did however liked the idea of the camera, being capable of having night vision was probably the best idea in the entire game.
    And like I said it's a walking simuaLtor, you just run and walk, I can enjoy walking simulators (soma, the vanishing of Ethan Carter) but I really have to enjoy the story and I didn't, so it was a chore to me.

    People tell me this game is great because it's "scary" and I will admit, the first 30 minutes were scary but that's because I didn't know what to expect (because I knew nothing about this game), but as the game continued and I knew what it was about, all the fear disappeared.
    Okay first of all, yes there are jumpscares but at no point I was scared of continuing the game because apart from loud noises, there is nothing scary about this game.
    And gore is also not scary to me, it's not because there is blood and organs everywhere that I won't be able to sleep at night, it's just a cheap way to shock players and I found that to be lazy.

    So in the end, this game was really a disappointment, I didn't like the story and the characters, the gameplay was boring and repetitive and I just didn't find it to be scary... But I do respect it for inspiring games like alien isolation and re 7 and I also respect it for trying something different, but when I judge it as a game, it just didn't leave the impact I was hoping for...
    Sorry, but this game is just not made for me.    … Expand
  17. visiblelight7
    Oct 11, 2019
    6
    What outlast does, it does really well. The game can be summed up as you walking through an asylum in order to uncover a conspiracy. The gameplay is simple: walk, run, escape and hide from enemies. The fun comes from trying to solve the riddles. However, these riddles consist of how to avoid the big monster in order to get to the next section and figuring out hidden passages. It isWhat outlast does, it does really well. The game can be summed up as you walking through an asylum in order to uncover a conspiracy. The gameplay is simple: walk, run, escape and hide from enemies. The fun comes from trying to solve the riddles. However, these riddles consist of how to avoid the big monster in order to get to the next section and figuring out hidden passages. It is atmospheric and pretty scary.

    As for the cons. I found the game to be unecessarily prolongated. It could have been shortened by 1/3 because it started to get tedious and repetitive. The other major inconvenience is that you have to unfairly die on a regular basis in order to understand which pathway leads to a dead end while you are being chased by a monster. I found myself frustrated at times but kept telling myself that this game is short so I wouldn't wait too long to get rewarded by the payoff of the ending.... MAJOR disappointment. There was nothing at the end. It was poor.    … Expand
  18. JokerMeGreen
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    One of my most favorite horror games to play even to this day I can't help to return to it. Jump scares are predictable at times when you first play it but being chased in small and dark places while feeling helpless since you can't fight back works at scaring me at times. I don't like being chased at all and knowing one wrong move can mean game over if playing on harder difficulties.One of my most favorite horror games to play even to this day I can't help to return to it. Jump scares are predictable at times when you first play it but being chased in small and dark places while feeling helpless since you can't fight back works at scaring me at times. I don't like being chased at all and knowing one wrong move can mean game over if playing on harder difficulties.
    This game is also like porn compared to other most recent horror games with the amount of gore Outlast has to offer which really sets up the atmosphere and tension. Almost makes you wish there's an option to get back too your Jeep and drive off, never looking back.
    The story can be interesting if you take the time to find the hidden documents as well to give you some insight of the place.
    Also the game can feel a bit short for those who enjoys to speedrun.    … Expand
  19. Alio
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    Real Good game the graphics and the environment creepi as hell really scary the jumpscares gets you every time ,the only thing I didn't care about because I wanted to be scared was the story it was less interesting when u play through the game and the endning was really bad
  20. Mr_NobodyV
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    Outlast - is the most unique and scary survival horror game in recent years. The usage of camera is the cleverest form of ,,weapon" i have ever seen in a horror game, and it gives a unique feel to it. I would give 8/10 mainly because of the last half hour that was not so great, but the fun i had playing this game gives it a well deserved 10/10.
  21. RandomWhorie
    Jul 8, 2017
    7
    ¡Fueralastre es lo mejor que ha parido red barrels y el sector cinematográfico de los videojuegos! quizá sea por los mil y un tópicos que atesora este videojuego, que si es un centro psiquiátrico donde sólo hay gente demente perdida irrecuperable y muy peligrosa con rasgos psicopáticos (1), que si hay un cura muy mal intencionado que gusta de comerle la cabeza al prójimo (2), que si los¡Fueralastre es lo mejor que ha parido red barrels y el sector cinematográfico de los videojuegos! quizá sea por los mil y un tópicos que atesora este videojuego, que si es un centro psiquiátrico donde sólo hay gente demente perdida irrecuperable y muy peligrosa con rasgos psicopáticos (1), que si hay un cura muy mal intencionado que gusta de comerle la cabeza al prójimo (2), que si los psiquiatras y sus centros solo sirven para enloquecer a la gente poniendola peor utilizando todos los medios a su alcance para ello, más comúnmente medicamentos y cirugía (3).
    Solo son unos pocos de los topicazos mas trillados de la historia tanto cinematográfica como del mundo de la conspiración.
    Pero es un gran videojuego "divertido" aunque más lo es viendolo jugar a otras personas, por lo que es perfecto para YouTuber y los youtubers de PaCoTiLlA.    … Expand
  22. ppsim
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    A scary game! Awesome! Pure Terror! Prepare yourself because there will be complicated situations.
  23. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
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  24. bull32
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Buenísimo survival horror,junto a alien isolation de lo mejor del genero,muy recomendable.
  25. 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 storyline from what i can remember ha! You don't play it, you survive the experience! Great game!
  26. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Outlast is a good horror game, I'm not a fan of all the hiding but I managed to look past that. What you have here as a genuinely scary game. There really isn't much of a story in this game but that doesn't matter as the gameplay is really good. Outlast is a good game to play when you feel like being scared.
  27. RotcodFox
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    If I were to recommend the (almost) perfect horror experience, this would be it. There are a few rare bugs, but it's an immersive and terrifying experience throughout. Definitely worth playing if you want to get spooked.
  28. nnevill
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Played it in 2020 after TLOU2 and Ghost of Tsushima so the quality of the game is obvious not that good. But as for such an old game it's very atmospheric, story is quite interesting and sometimes my heartbeat was quite high and I think it's the best recommendation for the horror game.
  29. MurphyBrandon
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Outlast is always mentioned among the best horror games on the PS4. The developers were able to make the most out of the resources they had. The lack of combat allowed this game to focus solely on providing a quality horror experience. The reason it's not perfect is that the jump scares are occasionally too frequent. I think it could be perfect with more tense build-up sometimes.
  30. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Outlast is a mix of Amnesia (for the hiding from monsters) and Call Of Cthulhu (for the investigative journalism). It offers a truly horrific experience, with plenty of gore, dimly lit places, spine chilling killers to hide from and shocking events. A bit short, you’ll need to play the great extension ‘Whistleblower’ in order to experience the game in full and get the proper ending. ForOutlast is a mix of Amnesia (for the hiding from monsters) and Call Of Cthulhu (for the investigative journalism). It offers a truly horrific experience, with plenty of gore, dimly lit places, spine chilling killers to hide from and shocking events. A bit short, you’ll need to play the great extension ‘Whistleblower’ in order to experience the game in full and get the proper ending. For fans of disturbing horror games, this is a high recommend, although I don't agree that this is among the horror gaming greats, it's just a decent horror game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PS4 Game of 2014
25
#25 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
29
#29 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 19, 2014
    80
    It’s not perfect, but Outlast still succeeds at scaring the pants off you. [April 2014, p80]
  2. 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]
  3. Game Informer
    Feb 25, 2014
    75
    Outlast is a virtual tour through a hall of terrors. Even playing the game in full daylight makes me uneasy. However, the game's overall level design and gameplay were sacrificed at the altar of fear. If you're looking for an experience that will get your adrenaline pumping, Outlast is hard to beat, but if you’re looking for a meatier horror experience then you might want to run past this one.
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