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Outlast PS4 |OT|
- Thread starter Canis lupus
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I think its nearly locked
Was playing and the cat slowly pushed my door open, making a creaking sound. 
I've played a couple hours, and while it scared me a bit at first, I quickly became numb to it. I know, I know -- I must be a bad ass (where's the gif). But the scares started producing absolutely no response from me, and it became a game of finding the switches without aggroing the badguy, rinse repeat. Very mechanical, not much depth to the gameplay (IMO).
I've played a couple hours, and while it scared me a bit at first, I quickly became numb to it. I know, I know -- I must be a bad ass (where's the gif). But the scares started producing absolutely no response from me, and it became a game of finding the switches without aggroing the badguy, rinse repeat. Very mechanical, not much depth to the gameplay (IMO).
TimeEffect
Member
I just want to say, the headphones are just so damn awesome. So glad Sony made this a priority.
Playing in the dark, the DS4's lightbar becomes noticeable, but in a non-distracting way, I suppose. The nightvision of the cam seems to react accordingly with the lightbar, which is nice.
Does anybody know if the devs utilized the speaker? I'm using headphones all the time, but does the game use the speaker at all? I heard Tomb Raider does it real well.
Once again, you can use the touchpad for zooming in and out, which is better than taking your thumb off the analog stick
Playing in the dark, the DS4's lightbar becomes noticeable, but in a non-distracting way, I suppose. The nightvision of the cam seems to react accordingly with the lightbar, which is nice.
Does anybody know if the devs utilized the speaker? I'm using headphones all the time, but does the game use the speaker at all? I heard Tomb Raider does it real well.
Once again, you can use the touchpad for zooming in and out, which is better than taking your thumb off the analog stick
Was playing and the cat slowly pushed my door open, making a creaking sound.
I've played a couple hours, and while it scared me a bit at first, I quickly became numb to it. I know, I know -- I must be a bad ass (where's the gif). But the scares started producing absolutely no response from me, and it became a game of finding the switches without aggroing the badguy, rinse repeat. Very mechanical, not much depth to the gameplay (IMO).
I kinda agree (in the sewers now) but sometimes the game still gets me and Im still on the edge of my sofa most of the time.
huh? whoever told you that lied to you.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Something feels odd. This is supposed to be 60 fps right? Maybe the blur effect is down or something but I recall the 60 fps being more noticeable when I was playing PC with my buddie.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Props for making it 30 minutes, presuming the lights off and sound up.
BackwardsSuggestions
Member
What? TR uses the speaker for loads of things. Audio logs and general sounds like raising your gun.
sweetvar26
Member
Thank you sir.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Tried to play this a bit before bed alone in the dark....
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I'll give it a shot tomorrow. Game looks pretty spectacular for an indie game. Frame rate is nice and smooth 60fps in the bit I played.
I hope these dudes got a good cut from Sony for ps+!
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I'll give it a shot tomorrow. Game looks pretty spectacular for an indie game. Frame rate is nice and smooth 60fps in the bit I played.
I hope these dudes got a good cut from Sony for ps+!
Zombie James
Banned
This game is fucking terrifying. I love it.
About to stream over at http://www.twitch.tv/pablo_klutch
I don't know anything about the game other than its suppose to be scary. I hope it doesn't disappoint...
I don't know anything about the game other than its suppose to be scary. I hope it doesn't disappoint...
Coolbgdog12
Member
You have to tell your 7 friends to go home and turn off the lights and the radio.
oh yes, sure. but it's more or less copying sounds of the TV. not really a good use in my opinion.
but technically is great.
15 mins in and I'm scared. Headphones and darkness are just cruel at this point. It's been real easy for me to get immersed. Going to have to play this during the day or while in party chat or something. I can't handle it in total submersion mode.
Oh, I also can't figure out where to go next. Just came out of the room where you write your 2nd journal entry. Little halp?
Oh, I also can't figure out where to go next. Just came out of the room where you write your 2nd journal entry. Little halp?
More detail?
SkoomaSuckinSwit
Member
Lights out, headphones on.
I made it through the first "chapter", and then had to put it down.
Too heavy, too much anxiety. Need to break this game up into bite-sized pussy pieces.
My fingers on the triggers occasionally cast shadows from the LED bar on the DS4, and had me jumpy.
I'll hold my own dick, but thanks for asking...
I made it through the first "chapter", and then had to put it down.
Too heavy, too much anxiety. Need to break this game up into bite-sized pussy pieces.
My fingers on the triggers occasionally cast shadows from the LED bar on the DS4, and had me jumpy.
I'll hold my own dick, but thanks for asking...
Zombie James
Banned
Exactly what I did.
if its like every other weekly update, then tomorrow in aus (Or very late tonight, 12am....)
kingofthedead45
Member
Lights out, headphones on.
I made it through the first "chapter", and then had to put it down.
Too heavy, too much anxiety. Need to break this game up into bite-sized pussy pieces.
My fingers on the triggers occasionally cast shadows from the LED bar on the DS4, and had me jumpy.
I'll hold my own dick, but thanks for asking...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=769035433124982
Tested how well the record mic setting worked on the ps4. Needless to say, I ended up in that same stall. ;D
It is 60 fps. Not sure what you're seeing.
There are some very minor dips here and there but it's stable 99% of the time thus far.
As proven on my stream, I was alone in a dark room with headphones on.
This game keeps you on edge so much the scares feel predictable and you go numb to them.
I miss Amnesia and the early Silent Hill games. I love their style.
I'll beat this game in the next two but I'm very glad I didn't buy it on PC. I would have been regretful.
The shot posted of the toilet? I've been there. Doesn't seem to be anywhere to go now. All doors are locked, and there's no vent or crawl space that I can see.
SkoomaSuckinSwit
Member
If you turn the camera night vision on, you can see the head stuffed in the toilet with the arm.
Watched your video. Is everyone playing this game like this, super cautious? Because I sure am! Though except for on point early on when
I got the power back on, I RAN my ass all the way to the security room, lol
Played this for about 30 minutes and man, this game has atmosphere. The darkness along with the sound effects really got me immersed just that quick. The scares are definitely there and one scene sent a slight chill all the way up to my brain lol. I'll come back to this game in the morning, you know, cause I play games better when it's daylight out
SkoomaSuckinSwit
Member
The room with the crazies in it...circle around that room, go out the other doorway.
DrGonzo615
Banned
I set the game down at the part where
I have to say, the first few 30min or so where pretty terrifying, but I kinda feel like the game has already shown all of its cards.
Enemy encounters boil down to trial and error (or sometimes just sheer luck) and dont feel that tense anymore....dare I say, tedious.
Not trying to be too down on the game because it does have a lot of good aspects but I feel the scare levels dont live up to the hype.
you reach the Doctor and he chops off your fingers
I have to say, the first few 30min or so where pretty terrifying, but I kinda feel like the game has already shown all of its cards.
Enemy encounters boil down to trial and error (or sometimes just sheer luck) and dont feel that tense anymore....dare I say, tedious.
Not trying to be too down on the game because it does have a lot of good aspects but I feel the scare levels dont live up to the hype.
Run away
You can run, but you can't fight. Put your Nikes on.
Finaika
Member
I'm ready!
lol
Nice legs.
HamsterPackage
Member
This is where I decided to put the controller down and take a break. Game is great with remote play dare i say makes it more "personal". Any ideas as to the length of this game?
Ah ok, thanks guys.You can run, but you can't fight. Put your Nikes on.
You're completely on point.
The game is almost entirely scripted. It wants you to play it like a stealth/horror game but it doesn't hold up its side of things. A lot of things that should logically work simply don't due to the fact that you're dealing with narrowly scripted behavior. It's all jump scares and scripted encounters.
I found it scary at first as well but that sense of fear definitely dries up as the game reveals itself.
It can still be a cool experience, no doubt, but it also failed to live up to what it could have been.