Outlast 2

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 125
  3. Negative: 20 out of 125
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  1. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Outlast 2 is a sequel that delivers. It's prettier, scarier, longer and more interesting. It does basically everything better than its predecessor: the levels are bigger, the enemies are smarter, and the story is more articulate. And yes, it's more terrifying, if that's even possible. The Switch version of Outlast 2 is not too different from the PC and console versions released last year.
  2. rosnk30
    Aug 16, 2019
    7
    Eventually, before I writes a review about any game I did the history end. Anyway, this time was different. I think that he was a classic horror game with several stuff that turn it original. Anyway, this game "'fit'" a lot in switch, and derserve be playable on it.

    This game scares you a lot of times if you play with headphone. In my opinion this game is better than the first one, with    Eventually, before I writes a review about any game I did the history end. Anyway, this time was different. I think that he was a classic horror game with several stuff that turn it original. Anyway, this game "'fit'" a lot in switch, and derserve be playable on it.

    This game scares you a lot of times if you play with headphone. In my opinion this game is better than the first one, with a story more solid, and deep sick.

    Prepare yourself to play a game with a several kind of enemies while you have'nt any weapon. It's like Silent Hill PT "wanna be" .

    Wait for any deal and dont think twice.

    07/10    … Expand
  3. GBG_Jason
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    The story follows a new protagonist, Blake Langermann, as he and his wife Lynn fly to the remote Arizona desert to investigate the strange, unsolved murder of a young pregnant woman only known as Jane Doe. After the helicopter crashes and you are separated, you’ll venture straight into the mouth of Hell to find your wife and get out of the nightmare that is unfolding in front of you.The story follows a new protagonist, Blake Langermann, as he and his wife Lynn fly to the remote Arizona desert to investigate the strange, unsolved murder of a young pregnant woman only known as Jane Doe. After the helicopter crashes and you are separated, you’ll venture straight into the mouth of Hell to find your wife and get out of the nightmare that is unfolding in front of you. You’ll soon meet a group of conflicting factions that believe the end of days is near, and each have their own motives for your missing wife, who bounces back and forth between the sects throughout the game.

    Each group has their own characteristics, one following an overweight Jim Jones type figure and the others… are a bit different. The second group follows a strange woman (that looks and sounds like a man in drag) and are covered in branches and moss, making them look like one of those little twig dolls from The Blair Witch Project if it came to life. The new adversaries are light years ahead of the antagonists from the first offering, cranking the level of detail and terror to the max.

    The story will unfold by transporting you from the remote desert to a school, as if the school was built into the depths of the desert. I found this area to be much more thrilling and tense with its locked doors and linear pathways. Even when being chased, which actually gets old in this title, these are the portions of the game where Outlast 2 really shines. The images featured therein will likely haunt you for days after completing the title.

    Most of the mechanics have not changed much; you’ll still be defenseless against enemies and only have your camera to provide light, which is needed here more than ever due to the setting shifting to more of an outdoor locale. While the pathways are much more open, the game is still very linear, with more secrets tucked away in harder to find paths and hidden rooms. Red Barrels has taken full advantage of the more open atmosphere by pumping up the number of enemies you encounter. Luckily, your camera is now equipped with a microphone that allows you to track enemies off in the distance. Additionally, Blake can hide in high grass and you can also hide underwater for short periods of time.

    The biggest change, and reason for the opening quote, is that over half of the game will revolve around evading or outrunning the enemies, which cuts back on the atmospheric terror that the original evoked so well. Sure, this is terrifying and creates a huge sense of anxiousness when you must survive long segments of chases, but for me, the highpoint of the original was the unknown of what was around the corner. In this outing, the blaring music that begins when a chase starts often came before I even saw what was coming, replacing moments where I should have been jumping and clenching my bowels with the instinct to simply start running. Again, it’s still fun and gets the adrenaline pumping when these events pop up, but it feels more akin to Mirror’s Edge than a horror game.

    Much like the rest of the visuals, when the psychological elements hit, they look glorious – my favorite being one of the multiple occasions when it rains blood. This simply looks awe inspiring, especially when viewing the storm of sorts from an interior space. Seeing the contrast between the interior area being a normal shade of dirty while everything outside is coated in red is an oddly calming visual. While the first offering was visually impressive, this is on par with most AAA first person games on the market. The water (or blood) effects are stunning and the detail on both the environments as well as the characters is almost photo-realistic. Blake’s blood and dirt covered hands also show such an amazing level of detail, you’d swear they were your own. Presentation wise, Outlast 2 does not disappoint.

    The only staggering issue I found with the game is some of the sequences are a bit long in length, which affects the momentum of the game. In particular, there’s a segment late into the game where you are using a small raft to navigate some rough terrain, which takes much longer than necessary. Indeed, the excitement of going downriver avoiding rocks is great and builds a lot of suspense, but the slower paced paddling that goes on for what seems like hours is not. There’s a few good jump scares throughout, but not nearly enough for as long as this trip lasts. It brought to mind the extended boat scene from Silent Hill 2, which had a narrative purpose. This situation feels as if it was just to prolong the game’s play time.

    Outlast 2 is a game that will probably make most horror fans jump for joy. It’s not quite the definition of abuse or torture that the first game was, but it is certainly a worthwhile addition to your collection.    … Expand
  4. Obskuritatem
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    awesome atmosphere, i think that this is the best horror game together with Postal 2 Eternal Damnation, i can´t wait what will Red Barrels
  5. alessio9431
    May 3, 2018
    9
    Well done game, manages to immerse yourself completely in the character. Crazy graphics, ambiance and story contain the picture in an almost excellent way. Fast and intuitive game play make the game fluid and pleasant. The immersion is such as to be able to perceive the fear, anxiety and terror of the character. Excellent choice of music that can help you during the game
  6. Sijun
    Sep 26, 2019
    8
    It is worth playing if you like horror games in handheld mode but the story and the atmosphere cant life up to the standard the first game set. It is not a bad game by any means. If you enjoy horror games you definitly should play it. But compared to the first one it lacks something.
  7. Left262
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Se tiene muy bien ganado aunque se aleja de la otra de tamaticaa de juego del 1
  8. Dariya
    Jul 3, 2021
    4
    Summary:
    For me, it was a big no. I loved the first Outlast but really got disappointed in this one.
  9. Baterie
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    good aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  10. dan-man
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Wowzers. Good god. What to say about this one then? I hope the game creators got a bonus to pay for all the therapy they will need for making this game. Seriously. This is a messed up game.

    On the plus side, if you can play through this, you will laugh at anyone that ever says movies are scary. They know nothing. This is god tier scary stuff. There is nothing on Switch scarier, and I    Wowzers. Good god. What to say about this one then? I hope the game creators got a bonus to pay for all the therapy they will need for making this game. Seriously. This is a messed up game.

    On the plus side, if you can play through this, you will laugh at anyone that ever says movies are scary. They know nothing. This is god tier scary stuff. There is nothing on Switch scarier, and I played Outlast 1, Alien and Amnesia.

    It is a truly disturbing game. And one to go into knowing that. I don't think I would recommend it to anyone unless they are in a good place. It is a great port, looks fantastic, plays pretty smoothly, and is not too difficult, save some pretty frustrating and poor parts.    … Expand
  11. asfhsadhgda
    Sep 28, 2022
    0
    its a **** piece of trash, worst game i ever played, i hope, on this chapter the story of this franchise has ended.
  12. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  13. VINIMATADOR
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 3, 2018
    70
    The oppressing setting of Outlast 2 and its skillful use of all horror codes injects a level of tension rarely achieved in a survival game.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    May 3, 2018
    90
    Required title for anyone who played the first Outlast or who just loves Survivor Horror.
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  3. FNintendo
    May 3, 2018
    60
    Thanks to its ambiance, sound environment and plot, this is a good effort at creating a horror-themed game for the Nintendo Switch. It is not as immersive as it should be and it becomes inevitable to compare it to the original but Outlast 2 still has assets to allow it to stand on its own.
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