Outlast II Reviews
The greatest horror game to date.
Outlast 2 is what I hoped it would be. It’s horrifying, dark, gritty and disturbing. I was left wondering how the concepts that are implemented into this game were even conceived. After the team at Red Barrels gets a chance to relax from launch I think they should all check into a mental health wellness retreat just to clear their heads of the horror they created for our enjoyment. I also particularly enjoyed how Outlast 2 pays homage to other games in the industry such as DOOM and Mortal Kombat, this adds a rather quirky element of humor to these moments in the game. The new mechanics introduced are a major plus, the added layers to the storyline bring a new element to the franchise, and the sense of fear and dread are almost overwhelming at times. Well done Red Barrels, you smashed it out of the park and I will be sure to forward an invoice to you for the many ours of lost sleep I can look forward to from ANY noise I hear in the dark for many weeks to come.
Outlast II remains true to their formula of fearing the dark while being surrounded by maniacs.
Outlast 2 is a lesson in the first-person horror genre and Red Barrels has shown us that they can make lightning strike twice.
The game wastes no time diving you into a blood soaked desert filled with crazy cultists and weird happenings. The main mechanics revolve around you reaching the end of the game while recording and documenting the events around you. Filling everything you can and piecing the story together. This differs slightly from the original game where recording and event can be viewed on your camera with a dialog over the event. Outlast 2 really tried to up the game of its storytelling and I like that.
When I first loaded up Outlast 2, I expected an unsettling experience and that's what I got.
I loved Outlast 2 when it first came out, but I can't deny that dying repeatedly until I worked out where I needed to go in some areas annoyed me a little. With those annoyances heavily reduced, the game really does shine even brighter.
Outlast 2's highs are monolithic, but it spends the majority of its time thoroughly rooted in being just pretty good. That being said the Switch version is an excellent port on a technical level. Outlast 2 is without a doubt one of the best looking horror titles currently available on Switch, if not the most inventive.
Outlast 2 does not quite reach even the average moments of the first game. However, what saves this is Red Barrels' talented artists and voice actors. [Albert Lichi separately reviewed the PS4 (5) and Switch (6) versions. The scores have been averaged]
Outlast 2 is technically amazing and is very scary. But it is also too linear, repetitive and too much focused on jump-scares and trial and error. If you are looking to get a little scared, Outlast 2 might be satisfying, but if you are looking for a complete horror experience, there are far better options available on the market.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Outlast II is a very good game.
Without any exaggeration Outlast II is one of the best horror games that you will experience. The story of the game is really good and there is always a sense of horror and stress in the whole game. Audio and Visual wise the game is really good but Outlast II suffers from gameplay issues specially in chasing scenes. These parts doesn't have any excitement and they just exhaust you.
Review in Persian | Read full review
While it's not as groundbreaking and game changer as its predecessor, Outlast 2's atmosphere and the story it tells makes it one of the greatest horror games ever made. You shouldn't miss it, if you can stomach some of its heavy themes.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
"...I had to decide if I wanted to continue on for this review or come out with a DNF and go watch some cartoons to soothe my tortured soul. Seriously, Outlast 2 has some of the scariest moments you’ll find in a video game."
Outlast 2 isn't the best, but it's still scary. Its story isn't brilliant but there are thought provoking moments. There's no characterization to it except for the protagonist but the polished visuals and sound makes you respect it. So all in all if you love horror at its terrifying peak, don't miss Outlast 2
Review in Persian | Read full review
We wanted to see some development of Outlast's ideas in its sequel. Unfortunately, Red Barrels offers us almost the same experience as four years ago. In some ways the original game was even stronger. Still, Outlast 2 is a good horror, and there are a few moments which can scare you to death.
Review in Russian | Read full review
This is an alluring and spooky game along with macabre and horrific atmosphere which shatters your peace. Red Barrels studio not only succeeded in taking new steps in survival horror genre using open spaces and exciting and puzzling escapes but also they are so successful in creating sinister and lethal zones that must be used as a unique benchmark for the movie industry.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Outlast 2 tries to introduce itself as a genre-defying game, but repetitive gameplay and lack of characterization have made it a so-so game, although it's worth a try. Moreover, the game gets really nasty at some points that makes it as horror as Saw franchise is. it's neither quite horror nor quite Saw-like, but you can have some fun with it for a few hours -maybe jump scare at some points- and then forget all about it.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Outlast 2 is a more gritty take on the survival horror genre. The game features genuinely creepy atmosphere even though it has some design issues with its gameplay that might lead to some frustrating moments, it still remains one of the most frightening game that I have played this year.