![]() It rains blood and spews locusts and sends twisted cultists after you through it all, just regular people wearing overalls and carrying bloody steak knives, moaning in apocalyptic overtones. Outlast 2 takes you through dilapidating farms and flooded mines and old townships that all say something about the history of the people who lived there. The first Outlast had the same intense stealth sequences and chase scenes, but in the spooky asylum every Early Access game goes for. "What I like most about Outlast 2 is that it doesn't just use its themes as set-dressing. If gory thrills are something you seek, Outlast 2 provides plenty to keep you on the edge of your seat as long as you can look past the clumsy storytelling." - Elise Favis PC Gamer - 85/100 Even with its hiccups, it is nonetheless an intense ride that makes you question your sanity. This ambiguity might have worked, but it makes the conclusion unsatisfying. "Outlast 2 asks more questions than it answers, and too much is left to your interpretation. Even if that doesn't bother you, these topics are often handled without nuance. Shock value is relied on constantly, with overt religious themes portrayed in ways some could find carelessly offensive. ![]() It has clever tricks up its sleeve, and while scary in the moment, their effectiveness suffers in the long run, especially when connecting various story points is difficult. This affected my investment into the story, where my connection to the characters waned frequently. "Although Outlast 2's scares are phenomenal, its narrative struggles to remain cohesive and wraps up hastily. ![]() Play it loud, in the dark." - Lucy O'Brien Game Informer - 7.75/10 Even if its ambitious themes don't always land and navigating through its world can be frustratingly inconsistent, there's more wicked creativity at play here than I've seen in a horror game in a long time. "Outlast 2 is a terrifying sequel that builds upon the scares of the 2013 original. "Think of it as a ride through a really amazing haunted house: you don't have a ton of control and sometimes the ride breaks down for a moment or two, but it's basically guaranteed to leave you scared out of your mind." - Scott Butterworth IGN - 8.3/10 It doesn't do much to build on the original formula, but it unquestionably provides a more polished version of the same idea. The atmosphere and sound design are expertly crafted, and Blake's hallucinations elevate the game's story above that of the first. The campaign is scary from start to finish and delivers on its promise of unrelenting terror in part because it never allows you to fight back. At the same time, however, I admire its purity, and to an extent, I'm willing to accept its shortcomings for the sake of true survival horror. Stretched over twice the length of the original game, Outlast 2's gameplay starts to wear thin, especially since too many of its scripted chases funnel you down preset paths. "In truth, Outlast's 'no weapons' formula worked better as a shorter experience. Finally, here's our guide hub where you can find all our Outlast 2 content.By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot'sįor a selection of other critics' opinions on Outlast 2, meanwhile, check out the roundup below-or for a wider view on critical opinion, you can take a look at GameSpot sister site Metacritic. Here are some tips on beating the finding bandages and the batteries. Here's a guide on the Outlast series' storyline, and here's one with beginning tips and strategies. More Outlast 2 news, updates, tips and tricksįor more on the latest entry in the Outlast series, check out the rest of what Mic has to offer. According to SegmentNext, Outlast 2 doesn't support VR at all. You'll have to settle for being scared the old-fashioned way. Resident Evil 7 was playable entirely in virtual reality, but unfortunately that won't be the case for this first-person horror game. If you feel like shelling out an extra $10, you can spend $10 and get Outlast Trinity, a physical-only bundle of the first Outlast, its "Whistleblower" DLC and Outlast 2. The battery was limited then and is limited in the game's sequel, which takes you to a variety of different indoor and outdoor locations. The first game took place in a sinister asylum and had a unique camcorder mechanic, where you could hold up a camcorder and look through it as the game's equivalent of a flashlight. The first-person scarefest Outlast 2 will launch on April 28 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in North America and the U.K., per IGN. Outlast 2 release date, price and trilogy bundle revealed Here's everything we know about the release date, price and more. Outlast 2 will be ready to terrify you in the very near future. If you've already conquered your fears in Resident Evil 7 and need some more first-person horror in your life, you're in luck.
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