Outlast Reviews

Outlast is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Feb 26, 2014

I applaud Red Barrels for embracing the origins of survival horror in a time when horror games in general have become synonymous with high action. The emphasis on running and hiding over standing your ground and fighting adds to the constant sense of dread. While I would have preferred some amount of defensive abilities, the overall experience was frightening, disturbing, and incredibly tense. 'Outlast' is not a game for everyone, and I believe even horror aficionados will be affected by the images and gameplay.

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8.1 / 10.0
Feb 19, 2014

Other than these small gripes, though, Outlast remains a memorable and incredibly effective survival/horror quest. There are so many moments that will make you feel legitimate fear, and that's no easy feat. It's also worth noting that despite the game's constant desire to make you jump, none of them feel cheap or contrived.

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8 / 10
Jul 8, 2014

Let it be known that Outlast is a genuinely stressful and nerve-racking experience, but that's exactly what a true survival horror game should be, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

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Nov 3, 2015

An intense survival horror experience from start to finish.

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Jun 23, 2014

Outlast is terrifying no matter what platform you play it on. Tense, punchy, jumpy and beautifully-paced, Red Barrels' debut is one of the most effective horror games of recent years.

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7 / 10.0
Dec 26, 2014

Outlast is scary and will make you feel fear. It doesn't do much more than that, but if horror is what you're looking for, you won't do much better than this.

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Mar 5, 2018

"You can only run or hide."

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2013

Outlast is a shining example of the horror genre.

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Unscored
Oct 31, 2014

If you have any interest in horror of the most unsettling and macabre nature, Outlast deserves your time.

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