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[SneakyStephan]

|OT| So scary it'll give you Amnesia.

Dunno if i would have released this game so close to the new Amnesia game. Wonder if it will affect sales.

I'll never get why this seems to keep happening.

blur and split/second released in the same month (blur being an actually good game, the studio is now closed)
Last year we had the ARPG rush where every dev suddenly felt the need to release an arpg in the same 1.5 year period after like 5 years of nothing (torchlight 2 , diablo 3 , dungeon siege, path of exile beta)

I'm guessing that if futuristic racers ever make a return (let's hope so) that 4 of them will be released in the same year as well.

 

[justjim89]

Last I heard of The Orphanage, it was a promising looking Slender Man game. Looks like since Valve doesn't approve Slender Man games, they gave him a beak and a hat. Still, looks interesting.

 

[red731]

I am so hyper for this game!
We are going to play it with friend today and we are prepared to get scared!

6h22m!!!!! ugghhh

 

[Shane]

Embargo lifted. Reviews should start trickling through. Mine's up over at Thunderbolt Games (cautious about posting links whilst I'm a Junior).

 

[iloled]

is the game out yet?

it's already 9pm on the 4th where i'm at

 

[Shane]

is the game out yet?

1pm EST (according to the email I have).

 

[haikira]

Reviews moved to here.

 

[Bruce Campbell87]

http://www.relyonhorror.com/reviews/review-outlast/ 10/10.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-oyt0PUCZI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUgXoKGcxCIjg2y1TyxXf_KA 9,5/10

 

[Gbraga]

Any choice quotes? Is it scary?

Am I gonna cry?

 

[Shuggah_Daddy]

dammit i wanna play this right now what's this unlock in 5 hours shit!!!! ugh! looks so good

 

[Bruce Campbell87]

WOT RPS http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/09/04/outlast-pc-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Magic Mushroom]

That Edge nine!

And that balance is key to Outlast’s success. While there’s rarely any let up in the tension, it always feels like you’re in the hands of a developer at the top of its game, revelling in making the player uncomfortable, but never forgetting to delight at the same time. Outlast’s combination of stealth, platforming and horror is exceptional, the benefits of the diverse experience of its highly talented development team always in plain sight.

This indie age is just so damn exciting. Free PS4 Plus version, here I come!

 

[heliconsoul]

Wow, those reviews. Looking forward to this tonight!

 

[haikira]

I was on the fence, only because I'm on a tighter budget this month that normal, but I'm definitely on board now. Time to purchase while it's still 20% off.

I'll keep my post above updated, as new reviews come in. If anyone here has a review they want in the list, just PM me.

 

[Sub_Level]

Just bought. Will install tonight.

mite b spooky

 

[derExperte]

I had a feeling that this would end up being a huge disappointment. Damn, what if Amnesia is the failure and I've bet on the wrong horse? Still three hours left to preorder...

 

[Bruce Campbell87]

This indie age is just so damn exciting. Free PS4 Plus version, here I come!

why you want to wait the downgrade version?

 

[haikira]

why you want to wait the downgrade version?

 

[jaaz]

I had a feeling that this would end up being a huge disappointment. Damn, what if Amnesia is the failure and I've bet on the wrong horse? Still three hours left to preorder...

Dude, at $15.99 its about the cost of a decent lunch. Get both!

 

[haikira]

Eurogamer are doing a live stream of them playing this in two hours, for those interested in that sort of thing. I'd watch it, but I also want the game to be fresh. Aside from picking out some quotes from reviews, I've been pretty much on blackout since this was announced.

 

[Shane]

Eurogamer are doing a live stream of them playing this in two hours, for those interested in that sort of thing. I'd watch it, but I also want the game to be fresh. Aside from picking out some quotes from reviews, I've been pretty much on blackout since this was announced.

Aye, if you're going to get it I'd recommend steering clear of any 'Let's Play'-esque videos.

 

[halfbeast]

man, gametrailers likes them penises, don't they...

 

[Eugy80uc]

good review....tonight i'll buy it on steam

 

[derFeef]

Outlast is not an experiment in how games can be scary, it’s an exemplification.

Damn.

 

[DocSeuss]

True Survival Horror Experience: You are no fighter - if you want to survive the horrors of the asylum, your only chance is to run... or hide

I take issue with this statement.

 

[Peeete]

Has it been mentioned anywhere how long it'll take to play through?

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Wow, those reviews are high.

 

[Shane]

Has it been mentioned anywhere how long it'll take to play through?

Steam logged my playthrough at five hours.

 

[SneakySneaks]

The high reviews sealed the deal for me, bought it while it's still 20% off. I can probably check this as another game that I'll chicken out on and never finish.

 

[derExperte]

Dude, at $15.99 its about the cost of a decent lunch. Get both!

It's not a problem of not having money, though it adds up fast, but the last few weeks I've already been buying indie games by the dozen and my wishlist still keeps growing. I think I'd rather buy Castle of Illusion today, get my horror fix from Amnesia and wait either for a sale or play it on PS4 through PS+.

 

[fantomena]

Hmm. Maybe Im buying it anyway. But I have not yet started on TMNT or Rome 2.

 

[tjohn86]

Eeesh I am gonna have to buy this now? Those are some nice scores.

 

[Nymphae]

RPS review was solid, can't wait to play this on PS4. The first screenshot in their review looks gorgeous to me, it reminds me a bit of the framing story in VHS2 for some reason.

 

[SparkTR]

I'd love to support this, but I bought way too many games this past month. It's like someone let the floodgates down and now it just won't slow down.

 

[boinx]

What movie is that from?

 

[T.O.P]

Nice score, can't wait to get off work and shit my paints all night

 

[Animator]

Those are some good reviews. Can't wait to start playing.

 

[derFeef]

"Will buy on PS4" is the new "Will buy on PC" isn't it?

Aaaanyway, I really did not know this was so much more than simple jump scares, but then I really did not read too much into it and only know the trailers. A horror/Thief hybrid sounds magical to me, I always wanted to have something like that

 

[haikira]

What movie is that from?

The Brothers Bloom. It's not as good as the directors first film Brick, but I quite like it.

Pacific Rim has turned me into a fanboy of Rinko Kikuchi. Maybe I'll start giving JaseC a run for his money, with updated avatars and GIFs.

 

[Jacksonlee]

i'd rather read the story of this because i'm too scard

 

[Futurevoid]

I've already got Amnesia A Machine for Pigs preordered at GOG. I went ahead and ordered Outlast on Steam about 10 minutes ago.

Thank goodness for the indie scene keeping the survival horror genre alive.

 

[haikira]

I've already got Amnesia A Machine for Pigs preordered at GOG. I went ahead and ordered Outlast on Steam about 10 minutes ago.

Thank goodness for the indie scene keeping survival horror genre alive.

You're not implying the likes of Resident Evil 6 and Dead Space 3 have failed to do so, are you?

Spoiler

HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[phantomspiker]

Excellent reviews, can't wait to play this tonight.

 

[derExperte]

GiantBomb QL http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/quick-look-solo-outlast/2300-7895/

 

[Futurevoid]

You're not implying the likes of Resident Evil 6 and Dead Space 3 have failed to do so, are you?

Spoiler

HAHAHAHAHAHA

I do have to give a bit of credit to Zombi U at least. Outside of that, the genre is all but dead in the supposed "AAA" game space.

 

[Messofanego]

That Edge 9, fuuuuuuuuuck.

 

[NAPK1NS]

Joystiq, who I usually trust, just credited the game a 9/10. They described it as "petrifying." Man, I'm going to die.

 

[PoweredBySoy]

No idea this was even a game.

Boughten.

 

[SlasherJPC]

With me crapping my pants already playing the new Amnesia... now Outlast is dropping. My poor heart. I hope my viewers on youtube appreciate the stress I'm putting myself through for their entertainment. lol

 

[StiLt]

"Other reviewers might tell you to play it in the dark with headphones on to get the full effect. I say play it in a brightly lit room surrounded by pictures of kittens. The heart can only take so much."

....|OT| nope nope nope nope nope


Think I may just wave you brave souls off at the door actually.