Outlast 2
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- March 27, 2018
- Red Barrels
- Action, Horror
Total Reviews: 94
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Outlast 2
- March 27, 2018
- Action, Horror
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Critic Reviews: 94
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High Score - 95/100
Low Score - 20/100
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell (Eurogamer)
Not Recommended
“A wobbly first-person horror whose moments of splendid unease are spoiled by clunky stealth, casual misogyny and warmed-over scares.”
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
6/10
“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.”
Lucy O'Brien (IGN)
8.3/10
“Outlast 2 is a terrifying sequel that builds upon the scares of the 2013 original. 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. Play it loud, in the dark.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Денис Щенников | 7 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Juanma García | 9 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast II creates a level of tension that has been very uncommon to see in a recent videogame. With great gameplay, amazing sound quality and outstanding setting, it becomes one of the best titles of 2017. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 80 / 100 | 04-25-2017 | Outlast 2 is a great sequel to the game that started this series. Awesome atmosphere, a scary setting, good game mechanics and an interesting story, are some of the elements that makes this game a must have to survival horror fans. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Fardin Bagherian | 5 / 10 | 05-08-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Manuel Barthes | 7.2 / 10 | 05-16-2017 | Outlast 2 ist ein gelungener Nachfolger, der Teil 1 in einigen Aspekten übertrifft, jedoch nicht ganz aus seinem Schatten heraustreten kann. Auch wenn man sich mit dem religiösen Setting an vielen Klischees bedient, schafft es das Spiel dennoch, eine packende Handlung rund um Blake und dessen Frau zu kreieren. In den 6-8 Stunden, die für das Durchspielen benötigt werden, wird man bestens unterhalten, vor allem wenn man bedenkt, dass es sich hier um keinen Vollpreis Titel handelt. Fans des Horror-Genres und die, die es noch werden wollen können ohne Bedenken zugreifen. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Joel Couture | 7 / 10 | 04-27-2017 | Outlast 2 builds on what the original did well, crafting terrifying chase sequences with care. | Read review |
| Chalgyr’s Game Room | Nick Herber | 7.3 / 10 | 05-24-2017 | The original Outlast was effective for a variety of reasons, from its excellent use of lighting and sound design to a genuinely creepy setting and story. The sequel title tries to ramp things up by making the story even more twisted, and the overall experience is still a solid one, if it has not really evolved much from its predecessor. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Rory Wood | 86 / 100 | 05-02-2017 | Outlast 2 features audio that is constantly slithering up your spine and teasing you with a fright that may or may not pop out at any moment. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Albert Lichi | 5.5 / 10 | 03-27-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 9 / 10 | 04-23-2017 | Its trial and error gameplay is going to irritate plenty of players, but once Outlast 2 has you, it’s a nightmare that you won’t be able or want to wake up from. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Nic Rowen | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 is harrowing. It is a horror game that will make you want to take a shower after you’re done with it. It’s a horror game that will make you want to hold your loved ones just a little tighter next time you embrace them. It’s a horror game that will scare you in the moment with shock and gore, then haunt you in the middle of the night with its ideas. And isn’t that what the best of horror strives for? | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Ziaei | 75 / 100 | 05-01-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Chase Fuller | 9 / 10 | 12-08-2016 | Red Barrels really knows how to get under your skin. Play the game, you will understand. The dark undertones of the game set up the story throughout and constantly make you think wtf, yet you still want more. Buy Outlast 2, be scared, you won’t be disappointed. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Michael Rougeau | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | No game is better than Outlast 2 at making you feel helpless, alone and terrified. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 3 / 5 stars | 04-27-2017 | As a horror experience Outlast 2 works as a bit of grindhouse exploitation. It’s intense, it’s sharp, and it’s a grisly, beautiful game. But it’s also so linear and tries to be so cinematic that it opens itself to comparisons to similar stories told in other media, and as weird as it is to say, Outlast 2 is also far too safe. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 8 / 10 | 04-25-2017 | Outlast II excels on all fronts when it comes to terrifying players thanks to its convincing scares and setting, and while its copious amounts of gore will get under your skin, its bigger, grander ideas are sure to get inside a far more sinister place: your head. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Not Recommended | 04-27-2017 | A wobbly first-person horror whose moments of splendid unease are spoiled by clunky stealth, casual misogyny and warmed-over scares. | Read review |
| FNintendo | Vitor Carvalho | 6 / 10 | 05-03-2018 | Outlast 2 brings another horror-themed game to the Nintendo Switch catalog and while its ambiance, soundscape and plot are definitely worth checking out, the game doesn’t quite rise above its predecessor in terms of overall quality. This is not to say Outlast 2 is not worthy of consideration, as its contribution to the Nintendo Switch is most definitely welcome but it’s inevitable to compare it to the original and to think that it doesn’t quite achieve its level. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Elise Favis | 7.8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 successfully builds on the foundations of the original, leaning more toward captivating, mind-bending horror | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4 / 5 stars | 04-25-2017 | Despite a sluggish start, Outlast 2 from Red Barrels is a solid horror gaming experience with shocking imagery, a compelling story, and scares galore. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | James Kozanitis | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | Segments from Outlast 2 are forever burned into my memories, acting as much as a traumatic experience as it was an exhilarating one. The thematic elements present throughout make the game even more high-stakes, taking a toll on you as a moral human being. God doesn’t love Outlast 2 – not like I do. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Jonathan Bushle | 7 / 10 | 05-04-2017 | Outlast 2 is a good and very frightening horror game, but with some flaws like this anoying “die & retry” gameplay and linear pace. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Nicholas Scibetta | 7 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | If the number one thing you want from a game is a good scare, Outlast 2 is a big success. If you’re looking for deep gameplay or replay value though, you’ll have to look elsewhere. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Shahin Ghamgosar | 9 / 10 | 05-01-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Nathan Hunter | 9 / 10 | 04-29-2017 | Outlast 2 could well be the scariest horror game I have played to date. There were a few very minor gripes, but the isolation, desolation, and desperation were noticeable throughout. The sense of fear was more impactful than in the first game, and there were parts where I played hiding behind anything I could get my hands on. I went to Temple Gate, and I did not enjoy my stay. And by that statement alone, I have to applaud Red Barrels for creating such a brilliant game. | Read review |
| GameMAG | xtr | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | In comparison with the first game, Outlast 2 is a huge leap forward with a lot of advantages, such as the deep atmosphere, great graphics, sound, violence and an intuitive plot development. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Ben Allan | 6 / 10 | 05-12-2017 | Outlast 2 is more of an ordeal than the first, in terms of content but also gameplay. The story provides some momentum, but trial and error sequences will see many succumb to frustration (and many large pick axes). | Read review |
| GamePro | Elena Schulz | 75 / 100 | 04-24-2017 | A gripping horror game that loses effect over time after a great start and therefore remains behind the first Outlast. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Glen Fortkamp | 8.6 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast II remains true to their formula of fearing the dark while being surrounded by maniacs. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 5 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | The larger scope of Outlast 2 does more harm than good. The confines of the Asylum from the first Outlast made for great chase scenes and intimate jump scares. With too much ground to cover, cheap kills, and weird transitions, Outlast 2 aimed too high for its own good. Its interesting story isn’t enough to cover up for its poor design. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Ty Arthur | 8 / 10 | 04-25-2017 | The squeamish and the easily offended need not apply. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 04-03-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Scott Butterworth | 7 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2’s scripted chases can grow frustrating, but its gripping atmosphere and unnerving sound design deliver unparalleled tension. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Louise Blain | 2.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| GameZone | Daniel R. Miller | 7 / 10 | 04-26-2017 | If you’re looking for terror, Outlast 2 is packing plenty of it. It’s just too bad that its flow is too often halted by overly flexible game rules and hit or miss level design. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nathan Carter | 6.5 / 10 | 05-12-2017 | Outlast 2 is visually beautiful, tense and boasts a grotesque but intriguing story. Unfortunately, the overabundance of atrocious chase sequences completely destroy any and all tension and fun the game has going for it. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Ravi Sinha | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Familiar yet terrifying, Outlast 2 mixes excellent production values with genuinely disturbing imagery and subject matter. It’s a long way down to the abyss but it’s worth every minute of the fall. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Sarah Marchant | 90 / 100 | 05-08-2017 | Outlast 2 has all the makings of a good horror game: alarming visuals, intense situations, menacing antagonists, and an overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. Though I would have liked the world of Temple Gate to be developed more beyond Knoth’s Gospel, I loved every minute of my playthrough. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Khurram Imtiaz | 8 / 10 | 05-05-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8.5 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | If you thought the original did a good job of scaring you to death, this one does it 10 times better. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Cory Wells | 4 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | This game has a little longer playtime than the original, but that will most likely be extended in the first playthrough due to the unfamiliarity with locations and enemies. Outlast 2 will punish and terrify at the same time; it’s a cruel game. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Mike Vito | 3 / 5 stars | 05-04-2017 | The game is gorgeous and sounds amazing, but there is no meat on the bone. 10 hours of running and hiding is not fun at all. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Daniel Quesada | 78 / 100 | 04-27-2017 | It delivers at making us enjoy while we suffer torture and it keeps the spirit of the franchise alive, altough it can’t help repeating the same mistakes the previous games had. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Patrick Dane | 4.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 is a true improvement on its predecessor, with Red Barrel Studio planting its flag to claim the standard for horror games in 2017. From the beautifully horrific environments, the ambitious ideas to the sheer unsettling nature, it’s disturbing in the ways you’ll want from it. It makes this title truly interesting, even affecting. While it’s aggressive in its assault on the player, perhaps to the point of becoming tiring, on the whole the game is very, very good. This is especially true of the exquisite second half of the game that sings to a developer in tune with its vision. Outlast 2 serves up an expertly crafted horror experience that will likely find itself burrowing into you even after your time in the Sonoran desert has come to an end. | Read review |
| IGN | Lucy O’Brien | 8.3 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 is a terrifying sequel that builds upon the scares of the 2013 original. 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. Play it loud, in the dark. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Francesco Destri | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | If you liked Outlast, you will definitely love this sequel, which, though not perfect, is one of the most terrifying experiences ever. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Carlos G. Gurpegui | 9 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 is, from now on, one of the best horror videogames in history. Red Barrels has settle the future of horror and is full of gruesome situations and explicit violence. Tasty. | Read review |
| Leadergamer | Alper Dalan | 9 / 10 | 04-23-2017 | “This game is absolutely the most freaking thing ever created. You are going to want your mommy to hold your hand.” | Read review |
| LevelUp | Daniel Dehesa | 8 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | Even after 13 hours of gameplay Outlast 2 it’s a frightening experience. The game has some design problems, of course, but the flaws are forgiven when you get a true survival horror atmosphere all the way to the end. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 6 / 10 | 04-25-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Nerd Much? | Bobby Bernstein | 8.7 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | “…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.” | Read review |
| New Game Network | Ben Thomas | 83 / 100 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 puts together all of its nightmares with amazing clarity and execution. It takes the best parts of the original and adds more variety through natural hiding spots, fantastic interludes, razor-sharp jump scares, intense chases, and more horrific foes. Not many horror games get everything to work this well together. | Read review |
| Nintendo Enthusiast | Brett Medlock | 8 / 10 | 03-29-2018 | I would consider it a must play if you’re a fan of horror games. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | Jon Mundy | 8 / 10 | 03-27-2018 | Outlast 2 ramps up the tension and the technical achievement from the original, with one of the most stunningly atmospheric game worlds around. The level design has expanded along with your stealth options, creating a handful of truly memorable moments. It definitely isn’t for everyone, though. Themes of religious perversion and abuse make Outlast 2 (un)comfortably the most horrific experience on Switch, while the limitations of its stealth mechanics can try the patience. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | John Rairdin | 7 / 10 | 03-27-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Utku Çakır | 8 / 10 | 04-23-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Alireza Ramezani Moghadam | 7.5 / 10 | 05-05-2017 | 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 | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Edward Smith | 3 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | At some point, it was decided horror games were more effective if they didn’t involve combat; since then, they’ve flailed looking for ways to fill a now empty space, and a groundswell of aspiration, toward making videogames broadly about more than murdering for reward, has emboldened them. However, if the creators of horror games have silently, collectively agreed to redefine a genre, Outlast 2, packed with nonsense plot, engorged levels and frantic, anonymous bloodshed, feels like the definitive failure of their ambition. Don’t be fooled by it, or its intent. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | James Davenport | 85 / 100 | 04-24-2017 | Stealth and pursuit haven’t changed much in Outlast 2, but it excels as a beautiful, brutal journey through extreme spiritual anxieties. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Tim McDonald | 7 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | The fact that it’s not as breathtaking as its predecessor shouldn’t really stop horror fans from picking up this creepy run-and-hide simulator. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Hayden Dingman | 3 / 5 stars | 05-01-2017 | Outlast 2 has a few solid horror moments, but undermines those scares with tedious gameplay. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Paulmichael Contreras | 9 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | This is survival horror at its most base level, where you are a mostly defenseless layperson caught up in a horrifying ordeal, who would feel lucky just to escape with your life. The wait was indeed worth it, and Outlast 2 should be on the must-play list of horror fans everywhere. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | I’ve never played a game that made me cringe and squirm as much as Outlast 2. Outlast 2 builds the type of tension and fear that I haven’t experienced in a game for a very long time. If you enjoy horror, Outlast 2 will definitely leave an impression on you. Outlast 2 doesn’t necessarily change the formula established in the first game but improves on the formula as best it can. | Read review |
| Polygon | Philip Kollar | 7.5 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 made me feel terrible, but that’s by design | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 4 / 10 | 05-03-2017 | What, that doesn’t sound fun to you? Me neither | Read review |
| Press Start | Toby Berger | 9 / 10 | 03-28-2018 | Outlast II is a marked improvement over the original Outlast in almost every way. It’s still scary, yet utilises smarter designed scares to keep the tension high from beginning to end. The story is bound to be controversial, given the themes it tackles, but will easily demand and keep your attention from beginning to end. First person indie horror as a genre has lost its vision over the years, but Outlast II firmly stands tall as one of the best examples. It’s absolutely terrifying and a staunch improvement over the original. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Júlio César Souza Pires | 90 / 100 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 brings many remarkable improvements concerning graphics and gameplay and keeps the horror, which made the first installment known worldwide. The addition of the inventory menu and the new camera features fit perfectly in the game. Red Barrels repeated the amount of horror, thrilling and scary moments along with an interesting and well developed story, turning Outlast 2 into one of the best horror games of the year. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Joshua Robertson | 9.5 / 10 | 04-23-2017 | Outlast 2 is a lesson in the first-person horror genre and Red Barrels has shown us that they can make lightning strike twice. | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 7 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast II significantly ups the ante in the production values stakes, but its biggest sin is relying a little too heavily on trial and error in the gameplay department. There’s an unsettling story here that wanders into some quite shocking territory, but the writing doesn’t always sing from the same hymn sheet, and some murderous moments are delivered a little too frantically for the fiction to fully marinate. Despite that, there’s more than enough good on offer here to tempt you back to church. Pull up a pew and prepare for a psychological onslaught. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Ryan Baez | 9 / 10 | 04-25-2017 | The greatest horror game to date. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Adam Smith | Not Recommended | 04-24-2017 | Shock tactics so persistently silly that they become the equivalent of a flaming bag of poo on a doorstep. I will always defend the right of horror fiction to be horrible, but never excuse it for being so dull in its depravity. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | صالح بازرعة | 2.5 / 10 | 05-01-2017 | A horror game that keeps you in suspense constantly, but is somewhat let down by its annoying and repetitive gameplay. An experience that’s more enjoyable when you can share your reactions with others, whether in person or through YouTube and Twitch, than when played alone. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Justin Janitzek | 8.3 / 10 | 05-13-2017 | For the most part, Outlast 2 ticks all the boxes when it comes to presentation. The story may seems convoluted at first but given enough time and introspection, it can be rewarding. As of now though, the revelations are left to speculations and interpretations. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Jed Pressgrove | 1 / 5 stars | 04-25-2017 | Red Barrels’s game is an immature and hateful slight at anyone who dares to believe in a divine creator. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Černický | 85 / 100 | 05-01-2017 | Four years have passed and Red Barrels returned with a more ambitious sequel to Outlast that has managed to meet expectations and shouldn’t be missed by any horror afficionados. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 8 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Outlast 2 investigates human perversion from the point of view of a pseudo-religion and its most obscene drifts. It keeps the structure of the previous chapter and manages to satisfy hardcore horror lovers. | Read review |
| SwitchWatch | James Romero | 8 / 10 | 03-26-2018 | Outlast 2 builds on the original. Its longer, tougher and has some darker scenes than its predecessor. Some of that games frustrations are still here and towards the end the same formula starts to wear thin but its part and parcel of this type of game and overall this is a game that will get under your skin and make you scream out loud. Its truly terrifying and an example of what horror games should be. One that all horror fans should pick up | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Kindra Pring | 8.5 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | While you won’t feel any sympathy for an overly talkative player character, the story will intrigue you, your enemies will terrify you, and every scene will leave you awestruck with dread. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 6 / 10 | 04-28-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | James Marshall | 7 / 10 | 05-22-2017 | Gratuitous in lieu of sense, Outlast 2 is unpleasant. Fans may lap this up but, while technically competent, there’s nothing here to truly enjoy. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Dolce | 8.6 / 10 | 03-27-2018 | Everything, in Outlast II, is better than the previous chapter: the story is more deep and articulate, the levels are bigger, the enemies smarter… Well, most of all, it’s even scarier. Strap in, it will be one hell of a ride. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | 6 / 10 | 04-27-2017 | Outlast 2 can’t compete with its own legacy, and while it’s still a decent horror game with plenty of scares to offer, there is nothing I can point to here that I could claim as an improvement over the last one. | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Carlos Santuana | 4 / 5 stars | 04-28-2017 | The story on offer is fantastic and any fan of horror would be kicking themselves if they didn’t try out the gritty and thrilling experience that is found within Outlast 2. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Mark Delaney | 4 / 5 stars | 04-25-2017 | Controversially written and unflinchingly scary, Outlast 2 is a remarkable game that solidifies itself and its franchise as one of the greats in the genre. Although it gets slowed down by infrequent issues with AI and sequences that will feel familiar to series veterans, the end result is an atmospheric, dread-inducing, and contentiously biting narrative horror. Even more, above all of those attributes it needed to be terrifying, and holy hell is it terrifying. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ishmael Romero | 3 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | If you loved Outlast for its story and the fact that it stripped away any sense of viable defense, then there’s something special waiting for you. The story really does sing. But if you were hoping for something a bit more fresh and different in a genre that has started to become one-note, then you may be disappointed by what Outlast 2 has to offer. | Read review |
| VGN | Andrea Dresseno | 8 / 10 | 04-26-2017 | Outlast II is a huge step forward in both narration and graphics from Red Barrels’ first survival horror experiment. Even if the first chapter had a greater balance between the different gameplay mechanics, its sequel offers one of the best overall experience for those loving horror games. Ready to feel the fear? | Read review |
| Video Chums | Stephen Palmer | 5.1 / 10 | 05-01-2017 | When I first loaded up Outlast 2, I expected an unsettling experience and that’s what I got. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Alice Bell | 6 / 10 | 04-25-2017 | Outlast 2 has some great design elements, and the night-vision handy-cam mechanic is still scary. But the jump scares and gore don’t mix right with the elements of psychological horror, and the story retreads horror tropes that didn’t need retreading. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8.3 / 10 | 04-24-2017 | Dripping with Christian lore and barrels worth of red blood, Outlast II is a gruesome horror experience that never lets up. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Jordan Hurst | 3.5 / 5 stars | 04-24-2017 | Some gameplay improvements and a slight shift in style have turned Outlast 2 into one of the most terrifying games ever made. | Read review |
Game Info
GAME INFO
Game Description / Storyline:
Outlast 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game Outlast. Set in the same universe as the first game, but with different characters and a different setting, Outlast 2 is a twisted new journey into the depths of the human mind and its dark secrets. No conflict is ever black and white. Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it. You are Blake Langermann, a cameraman working with your wife, Lynn. The two of you are investigative journalists willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no one else will dare touch.
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DEVELOPER(S):
- Red Barrels
PUBLISHER(S):
- Red Barrels
GENRES:
- Action, Horror
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Outlast
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- Outlast: Trinity
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DESIGNER(S):
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Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
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DLC:
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BUNDLED IN:
- Outlast: Trinity
DIRECTOR(S):
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