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33.9 hrs last two weeks / 70.1 hrs on record (48.8 hrs at review time)
Posted: 17 Dec @ 9:51am

Outlast Review After 100% Achievements on Steam šŸ©øšŸ‘ļø

Completing Outlast at 100% is like surviving a nightmare that refuses to end. Itā€™s an unrelenting descent into madness where fear lurks around every corner. Outlast isnā€™t just a horror game; itā€™s a test of nerves, forcing you to confront terror with nothing but your instincts and a flickering night-vision camera.

Achieving every achievement was a heart-pounding experience, as each step deeper into Mount Massive Asylum revealed more horrors and panic-filled chases. However, despite being an unforgettable horror masterpiece, the game has its flaws.

Final Score: 85/100
Positives:

Atmosphere: The game nails its terrifying settingā€”dark, grim, and oozing with dread. The asylum feels alive, and the tension never lets up.
Sound Design: Bone-chilling sound effects and music amplify the fear, making even silence unbearable.
Pacing: Nonstop tension with perfectly placed jump scares and chase sequences that leave your heart racing.
Negatives:

Repetitive Gameplay: While the fear is real, the core gameplay of hiding, running, and finding objectives becomes repetitive, especially in later sections.
Lack of Combat: While being defenseless enhances horror, the inability to fight back can feel limiting and frustrating at times.
Predictable Patterns: After a while, enemy behavior and scripted scares become predictable, slightly reducing the shock factor.
Conclusion:
Outlast delivers one of the most intense horror experiences in gaming, pushing your survival instincts to their limit. Yet, its repetitive mechanics and predictability in later stages hold it back from perfection. Still, it remains a masterclass in atmosphere and psychological horrorā€”a game that proves ā€œsometimes, the scariest monsters are the ones you canā€™t fight.ā€

Final Rating: 85/100 šŸ©øšŸ‘ļø
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