

The camcorder is battery operated and includes night vision, which is used to navigate through dark areas. The only item players will have equipped is a camcorder. Closing doors will impede enemies and squeezing through small spaces can lose them. When running, the player can look back at their pursuer. However, enemies will look for them in these areas, so care must be taken. Players can hide in lockers and under beds. Combat is not possible and attempts to confront an enemy will result in death. In order to survive, the player must either run or hide from enemies. It has been received with a number of accolades and awards from E3 2013, including the "Most Likely to Make you Faint" honor, and one of "Best of E3". At Metacritic the PC version holds an 80/100, and PS4 version of game holds an 78/100, with praise stemming primarily from its horror elements and gameplay while being criticized for its environments and character modeling. Outlast was met with mostly positive reviews from critics. Following the game's overall success, the developers started working on its sequel, Outlast 2 which was released on April 25, 2017. Outlast: Whistleblower, a direct prequel and finale to the game, was released as downloadable content on May 6th, 2014 for PS4 and PC, and on June 19th, 2014 for Xbox One. It was released on Septemfor Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 on Februand for Xbox One on June 18th, 2014. Watch a new trailer below.Outlast is a first-person survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels and the first installment in the Outlast series. Collect documents and items that will help prove Murkoff’s malpractice against its patients. Investigate – You’ve been abducted by the Murkoff Corporation to undergo unethical experiments that will modify your psyche and behavior throughout the Trials.Your cell is your home while you complete the therapy, you can decorate it however you wish. Customize and create your own trial patient. Character Customization – Choose your tools, upgrades, and perks to fit your playstyle.However, you will have to earn those tools and work hard to improve them. Murkoff will provide tools you can use to increase your stealth capabilities, create opportunities to flee, slow down enemies, and more. Hide or Flight – In pure Outlast fashion, the core gameplay involves avoiding enemies, hiding from them, and trying to run away.You can choose to complete the trials by yourself or you can tackle them in a team of two, three, or four players. Survive: Solo or Cooperative – You’re all prisoners of Murkoff trapped inside their facility.
