Outlast

 PlayStation 4
User Score
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

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  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! 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
  2. Gazombie
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    I heard about Outlast on PC and being a console gamer thought I would not get the chance to play it but I am so happy it came to PS4.
    What I wanted from this game was decent story, good graphics and too be scared and I can say Outlast delivers.
    The game has a good atmosphere making you not want to turn the next corner ect. If you play the game properly (lights out,headset on,sound up    I heard about Outlast on PC and being a console gamer thought I would not get the chance to play it but I am so happy it came to PS4.
    What I wanted from this game was decent story, good graphics and too be scared and I can say Outlast delivers.
    The game has a good atmosphere making you not want to turn the next corner ect.
    If you play the game properly (lights out,headset on,sound up make the effort?) then you will get scared its as simple as that.
    Best horror game I've played in years and it was free on PS+
    If you want to be scared and see lots of gore then put yourself in the shoes of miles upshur and go explore mount massive asylum for yourself you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  3. Alaisdair
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    It takes a lot to scare me, especially if you are a video game! This is a trait that I have proudly stood by for many years now, most people get freaked out by Resident Evil, Bioshock, Dead Space 2 etc but not me. I kind go oh that’s kind of weird or gross but never actually fear. Well that is all now moot thanks to Red Barrel’s new game Outlast. I strapped on my newly compatible pulseIt takes a lot to scare me, especially if you are a video game! This is a trait that I have proudly stood by for many years now, most people get freaked out by Resident Evil, Bioshock, Dead Space 2 etc but not me. I kind go oh that’s kind of weird or gross but never actually fear. Well that is all now moot thanks to Red Barrel’s new game Outlast. I strapped on my newly compatible pulse wireless headphones and prepared myself for what I can only describe as the scariest and most frightening experience I have ever had on a console.

    Set in an abandoned asylum, players assume the character of Miles Upshur, a reported set on investigating some strange reports sent to him about some strange experiments happening there. The game is first person survival horror and is the first game I have played in a while where the character is completely defenceless. That’s right no guns, no shovels, no knife, no nothing. Instead you hide in lockers that seem to make you invisible, under beds and behind locked doors. It sounds ridiculous but when you are actually playing and you can feel the intensity and anticipation of being found it actually is one of the games biggest strengths.

    Miles has a video camera with night vision that he uses to record the evidence and the night vision feature is used to navigate through pitch black rooms and to reveal supernatural creatures that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This only adds to the stress of it all and was one of the best features having unknown creatures jump out at the camera screen while navigating a pitch black room. The battery life of the camera also comes into play and you have to find more batteries otherwise you are left to walk around in the dark with no light. Not really something you want to do with clean underwear and a full bladder!

    During your journey through Mount Massive Asylum players collect documents that reveal the past of patients that were there and provide some clues as to what has happened there. Also if you record the camera in the right areas you learn about Miles and this in turn earns the all important trophies.

    Playing the game as a survival first person you can pretty much only see what is in front of you. You can occasionally peek around the corner, but the movement is pretty stock standard and this adds to that trapped feeling. There were a couple of times when I tried to vault over a desk and epically failed, kind of fumbling over a dead body and it looked like a massive glitch.

    Graphically this game is hauntingly beautiful, it really harnesses the power of the PS4 (I know we have been saying this a lot lately it will wear off soon!) the dark and terrifying atmosphere is accentuated by the night vision and the hanging dead, blood drenches bodies look spectacular. Using the Pulse wireless headset shows just how much background creaks and noises are in this game adding to the atmosphere.

    There is a lot of blood and gore in this game and it does have an R 18 rating for a reason. Those with weak stomach’s should steer clear, but those who are missing those scary horror survival games will relish in this game, and while the main campaign is a short 6 hours, it is 6 hours well spent. Outlast is horrifically intense and brings the scare factor, play it with headphones if you can for that added scare experience!

    Outlast is available from Steam on PC and is available now on PS4 (as a free download for February on PS Plus)

    Review by Alaisdair “Arrow” Dewar    … Expand
  4. Lobo_War_D
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    Scary and mind-stunning. I think I've never seen anything like this in my whole gaming life. Stuff gets real when you play Outlast, that I may say is the game that saved horror games. 10/10, couldn't be better
  5. unluckydice
    Feb 13, 2014
    8
    A true survival horror, which stripes away all the normality's we have become accustomed to in horror games lately such as levelling,weapons and upgrades, minus this creating suspense and horror round every corner
  6. PS4ONE
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for a console game of this quality for the horror genre! This game gets a 10 out of 10 for me. It is a stealth game that had me wanting to find, read, and understand everything. It keeps me going back. It will scare the heck out of the hardened horror movie enthusiast (jump scares). Great game and I will be looking for more from Red Barrels in the future. Great game, very fun.
  7. A138248
    Mar 10, 2014
    8
    I did jump a few times while playing outlast, the sound is good, and the graphics are better, and the story is solid. The ending leaves you ready to play the dlc. Worth your time!
  8. 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, 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 andThe 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
  9. Smeelzy
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    Am I a Puss¥ I didn't think so! Until I played this.
    I lasted a full 16 minutes before my wife told me to harden up or turn it off.
    Screams of terror masked with pleasure.
    I am a horror fanatic, you name it I've seen it or played it.
    This game is terrifying I will try to play this game but in the end I'm afraid for
    My sanity.........

    Just for scares 10

    Absolutely love it.......
  10. JoshLuck1995
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    Bought outlast on ps store for around £15, i waited until dark and played with the lights off and headphones on, i can tell you this is one of most scary games i have ever played, its one of them games where you literally go around crouching and checking whats behind every door and many times i have jumped out my seat or s**t myself. I am giving this a 8 because i think that the InsaneBought outlast on ps store for around £15, i waited until dark and played with the lights off and headphones on, i can tell you this is one of most scary games i have ever played, its one of them games where you literally go around crouching and checking whats behind every door and many times i have jumped out my seat or s**t myself. I am giving this a 8 because i think that the Insane mode is just too much, i played it to begin with and liked the idea of it somewhat, but i think its just a bit OTT and is designed in a way that would put gamers off, in Insane mode, if you get killed you have to start from the start, just imagine what you would do if you was in the last couple minutes and maybe a bug or a bit of bad luck meant you died (you cant fight in this game, just run and hide) so for that reason i think its a bit over the top and Insane ! - and the second reason is there a really REALLY stupid glitch that ruins the entire game, if your spotted by a enemy instead of running just mash the circle button (which means you stand-crouch again and again) and this actually disables the enemy, im serious - the enemy will not move and chase you, which means you just have to tea bag your way to safety and thats it!!!!!! 8.5/10… Expand
  11. ChaseLeoncini
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    Survival horror has been a dying genre of late years. With the success of RE4 most franchises have traded the scares for more action based survival horror and let the settings be enough. Sadly, most of them failed miserably and we now only have one survival action horror game worth playing, The Last of Us.
    However, even The Last of Us is void of any truly horrifying moments. Where's the    Survival horror has been a dying genre of late years. With the success of RE4 most franchises have traded the scares for more action based survival horror and let the settings be enough. Sadly, most of them failed miserably and we now only have one survival action horror game worth playing, The Last of Us.
    However, even The Last of Us is void of any truly horrifying moments. Where's the scary?
    Outlast has come to remind us that games can be very scary if done right.
    In Outlast you play a reporter who just got his big scoop on a mental asylum. You investigate the asylum to discover its horrific secrets and find yourself lurking the corners with your only weapon: a video camera.
    Outlast is suspenseful and eerie. The lighting (played as intended) looks amazing and the attention to detail, like bloody footprints or placing your hands on a wall make the experience feel real and terrifying. Blood and guts, bone and sinew haven't looked this good since... Probably ever. The gameplay is rather linear but still intense throughout. I found myself often turning back down a stairwell or hallway because all of the doors in that area were locked. In those cases you are reminded that you are playing a game, which is always a disappointment.
    Occasionally too, areas can seem like filler (sewer valve section for example) but they are always short and usually still appealing in their own way. Soon again you are awaken by another intense occurrence or unique and surprising inclusion to a video game such as necrophilism.
    The music in Outlast is good. The background sounds create a sense of isolation and foreboding doom as expected and the music played always seem to match your angst. Unfortunately, it seems unfinished in certain areas such as a piano tune played in the distance. Its creepy and frightening yet it seems only 8 measures long before it begins to repeat itself. Thats saddening for such a dark song.
    Outlast seems to only really fall short in its story. Though it isn't a disaster by any means it can go easily unnoticed by the time you reach the climax of the game. Only stopping to read pages and pages of documents will give you any clue of whats really going on at the asylum and doing so really seems to slow the pace and disconnect you for the time being.
    Overall, Outlasts commitment to great scares and permanent anxiety have created a unique experience that is very hard to come by. This is a must own for any survival horror enthusiast.    … Expand
  12. That_DL_Kid
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game. I'm a big survival horror fan and this scratched my itch. I loved the gore and the twisted story. This was the first game in many years that actually got me with their jump scares and kept the tension very high. I loved that their are just a few enemies that reoccur, kept it more realistic to me. Also don't sell yourself short by not buying the DLC Whistleblower.
  13. Rezevilfan
    Feb 7, 2014
    9
    At first I downloaded this, because, let's be honest... there's not much to play on PS4. I didn't expect much, but I was surprised as hell. I got so scared that I had to turn off the game. It's INCREDIBLE! I haven't been scared like this since I played Resident Evil 1 when I was like 7. The graphics are PS4 material. This is by far the best downloadable game on the PS4 right now, andAt first I downloaded this, because, let's be honest... there's not much to play on PS4. I didn't expect much, but I was surprised as hell. I got so scared that I had to turn off the game. It's INCREDIBLE! I haven't been scared like this since I played Resident Evil 1 when I was like 7. The graphics are PS4 material. This is by far the best downloadable game on the PS4 right now, and if you have PS plus it's free, so WHY NOT?! Trust me.. you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  14. MKSauceLOL
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    The Best PC to PS4 port since DC Universe Online
    Pros:
    -It's actually scary
    -Stunning Graphics
    -Solid Gameplay
    -It's free with PS+
    Cons:
    -Lackluster Story
    Recommendation: Anyone that has a PS+ subscription
  15. aadms
    Feb 6, 2014
    5
    Yeeearrgh!! That's not the sound of fear from playing this game but the sound of complete frustration in dying for the sixth time and having to start all the way back to some predetermined checkpoint where I'll have to start sneaking in the shadows for another twenty minutes and hope that I go in the right order of rooms and hallways the next time. Don't get me wrong, the game isYeeearrgh!! That's not the sound of fear from playing this game but the sound of complete frustration in dying for the sixth time and having to start all the way back to some predetermined checkpoint where I'll have to start sneaking in the shadows for another twenty minutes and hope that I go in the right order of rooms and hallways the next time. Don't get me wrong, the game is incredibly scary and consistently tense. It makes Silent Hill look like Luigi's Mansion. It's just that the "save" system seems to be not working. I wonder how this game would be if it did work and I can actually progress at a decent rate. It's a shame that we can't kill our opponents, or at least defend our selves. It takes about four hits before your dead, and with a large number of objects that you need to jump over, your adversary will get all of his four hits on you rather quickly. It's scary as hell, but not fun and too frustrating.… Expand
  16. Kermie
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    Tense, thrilling, and scary...Outlast is a fantastic addition to the Run N Hide formula. You can't fight, and the only weapon you have is your smarts. Gameplay is tense and fittingly terrifying, with scary chase scenes and stealth sections to get your heart pumping. There's an incredibly tedious underlying design, though, always revolving around you going and turning knobs somewhere orTense, thrilling, and scary...Outlast is a fantastic addition to the Run N Hide formula. You can't fight, and the only weapon you have is your smarts. Gameplay is tense and fittingly terrifying, with scary chase scenes and stealth sections to get your heart pumping. There's an incredibly tedious underlying design, though, always revolving around you going and turning knobs somewhere or finding a key, making the game feel a simplistic. The level design, though, is well done and the asylum itself is eery, sickening, and disturbing all at the same time. The story itself is very slow building, but once the final section begins the various notes, documents, and banter from asylum prisoners makes perfect sense. The ending twist is awesome. Lighting and graphics look great, and the camera really adds a great sense of tension and immersion to the game. The soundscape is well mixed, creating a horrifying atmosphere that is still in my brain. A fitting score from Samuel Laflamme keeps the tensions high, and produces a memorable theme for the adventure.

    Outlast is a horror classic. It combines everything I love about the genre; good scares, tense moments of fight or flight, and psychological thrills to create a memorable title. And for an indie, it's pretty darn polished too!    … Expand
  17. JackValentine
    Feb 5, 2014
    9
    Outlast is a horrifying thrill ride that's only downfall is the attempted implication of a poorly realized story.

    You are a reported, self-tasked with taking a trip to Mount Massive Asylum, where a mass outbreak of some kind has taken place, and the promise of big story awaits. Apart from trying to ram something about religious cults, and science experiments gone wrong down your    Outlast is a horrifying thrill ride that's only downfall is the attempted implication of a poorly realized story.

    You are a reported, self-tasked with taking a trip to Mount Massive Asylum, where a mass outbreak of some kind has taken place, and the promise of big story awaits.
    Apart from trying to ram something about religious cults, and science experiments gone wrong down your throat, that's about as far as the story goes.
    Having said that, the story is hardly why you'll be downloading this on you PS4 with PS Plus this month. You'll be downloading it because this is by far one of the best horror games I have played in years.

    While playing through the 4-5 hour story, I was reminded that the last time I was this immersed in such a terrifying atmosphere was probably back in 2006 with Condemned: Criminal Origins on the Xbox 360. In Condemned, despite being able to fend off your foes with a bit of pipe or a piece of 2x4, you still felt incredibly vulnerable.
    That feeling is multiplied in Outlast, as there are no weapons, and the ability to defend yourself has been removed. If an enemy sees you, your only option is to run. Even if you find somewhere to hide, perhaps a locker or under a bed, you are never truly safe. If an enemy was too close to you when you entered the hiding spot, they have have seen or heard you. If there is only the one bed in the room, they know exactly where to look.
    It's these moments that make Outlast so special. Yes, the scripted jump scares are there, and because they are few and far between, they always pack a big shock value. But it's when you are free to roam the seemingly endless hallways of a ward in the Mount Massive Asylum, where the footsteps of an inmate echo throughout that the true sense of terror sets in.

    The game mechanics are, in one word, solid. This is a good example of how a PC game can successfully be ported to a console. You always have access to the commands you need via the bumpers and triggers, and by pushing or clicking the analog sticks. The touch pad has been used in order to zoom in or out with the camcorder, however, I found just as easy to use up or down on the D-Pad.

    Overall, Outlast is a welcome addition to the PS4 library in a time where the system is lacking in games. And seeing as it's free, you'd be stupid not to download it and try it just once.

    A 9 out of 10.

    Jack Valentine    … Expand
  18. Associated
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    Good, genuine scares. Just turn off the lights, get a couple of friends around to be scared with you, and you will have an absolute blast with this game. Don't expect not to die!
  19. gaz1983
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    Very good very scary.. Amazing sense of vulnerabilty as you have no weapons.. And its free on ps + cant argue with that. Also has a brilliant atmosphere and the sound effects pull you in. This is one horror house you should take a ride in
  20. Makaveli
    Mar 12, 2014
    6
    I didn't find this one scary, putting the music louder isn't scary for me... Silent Hill 1-3 is much scarier than this... I can't really see the appeal on this game.
  21. DevaFalc
    Feb 11, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. It brings back the long lost feeling of helplessness that the modern shooter / horror genre has lost. Haven't felt this immersed in a horror since the dawn of Dead Space 1 or Resident Evil 1-3
  22. voorheess_
    Feb 11, 2014
    8
    Awsome game, alot scary, its really good, except for the end part thats don't keep up with the rest of the game, dropping the tension from the beginning of game!!
  23. Turbodowg
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    Outlast is terrifying!!! No it really is. I've played a fair few horror games since I started gaming in the 80's (the first been Nightbreed on Amiga) and only a few compare to the scares in Outlast. The reason I find it so scary is because you have no weapons at all. Usually a beast jumps out in a game; you get a little scare, aim up and blow its head off with a shotgun. In Outlast yourOutlast is terrifying!!! No it really is. I've played a fair few horror games since I started gaming in the 80's (the first been Nightbreed on Amiga) and only a few compare to the scares in Outlast. The reason I find it so scary is because you have no weapons at all. Usually a beast jumps out in a game; you get a little scare, aim up and blow its head off with a shotgun. In Outlast your heart rate is constantly up as you creep through the dark corridors in Mount Massive Asylum using your video camera to record and document events or using the night vision when there is no other light source. When you do stumble across one of the many deformed and horrific inmates the only options are to run or hide. This creates such tension that often your frantic actions will lead to death.

    I often found myself doing stupid things or just hiding in a corner awaiting death as terror took over, I almost wanted death so the game would end and I could return to my peaceful life and relaxing front room. This is a rarity in most horror games today.

    You really feel like you are in the game. The graphics are good and the lighting effects work well. The setting is eerie and at times disturbing. The plot is strong and the controls work well. This is survival horror in its rawest form. Run, hide, explore, find batteries, escape!

    The game kind of reminds me of the indie hit SCP-Contamination breach. This is due to the emphasis been on survival and wits rather than run and gun. Outlast is a game best enjoyed on your own with the lights out (although I was too scared to play on my own and needed my brother to come round and play it with me). But try it on your own and believe me you will be scared!

    The game is currently free on PSN (another great reason to invest in a PS4 who clearly love supporting indie games and alternative titles rather than your average AAA rubbish). For free, this is a good bit of disturbing fun. The 4-5 hour play time is just perfect for this type of game; any longer I would have likely had a heart attack. So if you love horror games, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.    … Expand
  24. Carson75
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    I've been playing this game and I really think is fun, scary and interesting. I think is different from other horror survival games I've played, and is a nice treat for PS Network subscribers.
  25. asfj
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    A 10 because there is rarely this type and it is also well made if not perfect.

    Honestly, I feel too pressed so as to only play a bit while once.

    Finding friends to play together may be a safe choice.
  26. Bacon369
    Feb 6, 2014
    5
    Fresh new idea (sort of). Zero fighting, all running and hiding. It does an amazing job of being "spooky", however I can not agree with a high score on scare factor alone. If you are not into "horror", this game will bore you. Was it worth some playtime on the PS4 because it was free? Yes, but I personally would not spend any money on this game. I don't play video games to live outFresh new idea (sort of). Zero fighting, all running and hiding. It does an amazing job of being "spooky", however I can not agree with a high score on scare factor alone. If you are not into "horror", this game will bore you. Was it worth some playtime on the PS4 because it was free? Yes, but I personally would not spend any money on this game. I don't play video games to live out the story of a sissy only armed with a video camera and the ability to run/hide.… Expand
  27. Guy_McDude
    Feb 9, 2014
    5
    Some of the lighting effects and sounds are pretty well done. Graphically the textures on walls and the filters look pretty good on the ps4. The "monster" designs look less furbished.

    The real issue is the gameplay. What would perhaps be terrifying to a person who rarely plays games serves little spook to someone who does. What would be scary comes off more frustrating and inconvenient    Some of the lighting effects and sounds are pretty well done. Graphically the textures on walls and the filters look pretty good on the ps4. The "monster" designs look less furbished.

    The real issue is the gameplay. What would perhaps be terrifying to a person who rarely plays games serves little spook to someone who does. What would be scary comes off more frustrating and inconvenient than spooky. Sequences are predictable from surveying rooms prior to activating a flag. Knowing a monster can't find you but won't leave would draw tension to someone who doesn't have a grasp for mechanics but to any familiar player feels more like a loading screen before they can move again. The limited battery life leads you to conserve in safe areas and bumble into furniture for longer than you'd care to while saving battery for the times where it'll actually be needed rather than convenient.

    Games free for ps+. If it wasn't I'd strongly recommend against it. If you have plus than it comes down to how much you feel your time is worth.    … Expand
  28. Lime_4444
    Feb 10, 2014
    9
    I really love this game! It was very different, a game one of its own. I got it free as a PlayStation plus member and will gladly pay for it! But as the way the game is built it is not really a game you can play over and over because the "monsters" walk the same path and the scary parts is on the same places but other then that a great game!
  29. Game_Row
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Free at the time I got it, I am not a huge fan of really scary games and this game is one of those. Boy, was I taking each corner slowly, jumped at each noise, and used up all camera batteries. An amazing game that will probably play a few more times. The story is semi simple, you will meet crazy enemies, and explore the inside, outside, and under an asylum. Maybe a 6-10 hour game, butFree at the time I got it, I am not a huge fan of really scary games and this game is one of those. Boy, was I taking each corner slowly, jumped at each noise, and used up all camera batteries. An amazing game that will probably play a few more times. The story is semi simple, you will meet crazy enemies, and explore the inside, outside, and under an asylum. Maybe a 6-10 hour game, but I surely recommend this game to all Horror genre fan!

    -Game_Row    … Expand
  30. Souldier7_7_7
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    The 3 people who gave this game poor reviews are probably butt sore xBONERS who finally realized they chose a **** console thats $100 more than the ps4 with the same capabilities as the ps3, but $400 more than the ps3. I guess i'd be feeling pretty stupid too if i bought the xBONE.This game is amazing and since its free for ps+ subscribers its all the better. I literally see no reason forThe 3 people who gave this game poor reviews are probably butt sore xBONERS who finally realized they chose a **** console thats $100 more than the ps4 with the same capabilities as the ps3, but $400 more than the ps3. I guess i'd be feeling pretty stupid too if i bought the xBONE.This game is amazing and since its free for ps+ subscribers its all the better. I literally see no reason for this game to get poor reviews or mixed reviews for that matter. This game has that paranormal activity feel to it who doesnt like that… Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »