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Outlast II

Red Barrels
Apr 25, 2017 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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OpenCritic Rating

75

Top Critic Average

60%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
No Recommendation
PC Gamer
85 / 100
IGN
8.3 / 10
GamesRadar+
2.5 / 5
Easy Allies
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
6 / 10
Game Informer
7.8 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
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Critic Reviews for Outlast II

Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

A wobbly first-person horror whose moments of splendid unease are spoiled by clunky stealth, casual misogyny and warmed-over scares.

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Stealth and pursuit haven't changed much in Outlast 2, but it excels as a beautiful, brutal journey through extreme spiritual anxieties.

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IGN

8.3 / 10.0
IGN

Outlast 2 is a terrifying sequel that builds upon the scares of the 2013 original.

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Horrific in completely the wrong way, Outlast 2 is a night-vision journey into frustration. An intriguing story just can't save the infuriating misery that awaits.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
6 / 10
Metro GameCentral

One of the scariest video games ever made, or at least it is for the first few hours – before it succumbs to wearying repetition and frustratingly unfair set pieces.

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Outlast 2 successfully builds on the foundations of the original, leaning more toward captivating, mind-bending horror

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Outlast 2's scripted chases can grow frustrating, but its gripping atmosphere and unnerving sound design deliver unparalleled tension.

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OpenCritic Coverage

Horror Series Outlast Is Getting Four-Player Multiplayer in The Outlast Trials

Horror Series Outlast Is Getting Four-Player Multiplayer in The Outlast Trials

Outlast has enjoyed success as one of the most successful new horror series this generation with two games and a big expansion. Now the studio behind Outlast is shifting gears to include multiplayer in The Outlast Trials.

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Red Barrels Studio Is Teasing A New Outlast Game

Red Barrels Studio Is Teasing A New Outlast Game

Red Barrels, the team behind Outlast and Outlast 2, have left a tease on their social pages today, Halloween, that looks unmistakably like a new Outlast game.

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PlayStation Plus November 2019 Free Games Announced

PlayStation Plus November 2019 Free Games Announced

PlayStation Plus November 2019 free games are here, and it is a pretty good lineup this time around.

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