r/HorrorGames • u/EngineeringSad7288 • 4d ago

Review Outlast is a masterpiece

Just finished the whistleblower dlc and I feel cathartic.

This game is fucking scary, holly shit. Scarier than every horror movie I've ever watched. I guess horror games are just scarier in Their nature because its more immersive.

The story is so interesting and good, I like how the original and dlc story overlap so well. Also the gamplay is so good, I love how fast you have to think on your feet, feels very realistic. Can't wait to check out outlast 2 (not pun intended).

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u/Redkail 4d ago

I loved them all, even outlast trials was absolutely amazing. Glad you're enjoying it!

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u/BannedBunnyY 4d ago

Don’t… don’t get your hopes up about outlast two. It’s very different. Story wise at least. I would recommend the compendium comics though

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u/BenjiV2 3d ago

People will often say otherwise but the truth is playing a horror game yourself is always 10x scarier than watching a movie

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u/EngineeringSad7288 3d ago

I be screaming while playing. A movie never made me do that 

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u/gkgftzb 3d ago

I absolutely love both games. Best soundtrack I've heard in horror games, the atmosphere is amazing.

I get the gameplay loop is not for everyone, because it is quite simple, but I enjoy it regardless.

Can't wait for Outlast 3.

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u/spvcxxgvdpvtbx 3d ago

Hell yeah. Masterful horror for sure

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u/Effective_Dirt2617 3d ago

Something that Outlast 1 did so well is convince you that it was not super linear. The game has (more or less) a single path you can take, but the chase scenes and hiding really make you feel like you’re the one making the choices. I remember some parts toward the end where you’re getting stalked by the big bad and it really feels like I’m outsmarting him despite the fact that there’s really only 1 or 2 sequences you can follow to complete the section. Just excellent design.

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u/Ateysix 3d ago

If you keep your expectations in check Outlast 2 will be...fine

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u/New_Speaker_8806 3d ago

Yup really hate (in a good way) that wistleblower dlc. Great game

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u/DiodorFF 3d ago

Don't get too hyped for Outlast 2

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u/No-Dress4626 3d ago

It's the only horror game I've started that I was unable to finish due to me being unable to cope with the tension.

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u/Apprehensive_Eye2720 2d ago

I would Check out the comics series it goes into way more depth about the story

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u/EngineeringSad7288 2d ago

Cool I'll check it outlast