評論

• gamedeal user

  May 7, 2014

  The DLC for Outlast, 'Whistleblower', is more or less more the same sort of thing as the main game. And that'll either be a good or bad thing depending on who you are. They do switch up stuff, and they have a few new interesting stalkers, and a narrative that ties in well with the main game. But still, it for better or worse feels like an expansion of the game. If this is what you're looking for, you'll be very pleased. If you wanted something more different, this may not be it. Something I noticed is that they tried to be a lot more radical with this one. And by radical, I mean they wanted to disturb the player and really make them feel uncomfortable. There's a specific section of the DLC that might really turn some people off, and this feels like the intended effect. And they deal with more radical ideas. It's hard to talk about this without spoiling elements of the DLC, but just know if you're offended, disgusted, or have an issue with nudity and mutilation, it is here in the forefront and trying to offend those with weaker appetites for the deranged. You spend a little more time outside than you did in the main game, and most of the areas are new in the DLC (and those that you revisit have twists on them). There's also more on the overall story and outcome of the events that happened in the main game, so for those interested story-wise, it expands some on the universe and fallout from the events of the main game, as well as telling the personal story of somebody new who goes through the incident from beginning to end. One thing I was curious about the DLC was how encounters would differ. One of the biggest flaws of the original game was that the encounters got very predictable after a while. Whistleblower does mix things up some, but honestly it was less different than I was hoping. There's no segments of 'Go to three points and exit' like the original game, and I noticed a bigger presence of back-tracking than I recalled there being in the original game. A few encounters were set-up to start at different points than you might expect, but they do feel like the same sort of thing. Though I did find the areas to be more designed to allow you to sneak around, the original game felt towards the end like it was throwing most of the same sort of things you'd already seen before during the last third of the game until the very end sequence, so I was hoping to see more mix-up here. The new stalkers (of which there are two new main ones of) are both enjoyable. One makes a very distinct sound, which makes his encounters much more audio-based. The other is deliciously deranged, and charismatic. You also encounter a few of the original game's stalkers once or twice, but notably they seem to have chosen the stalkers that didn't appear much in the original either. The DLC I would place at 2-4 hours long. It took me 3 & a half hours to complete it, but I got confused at a few segments of what I needed to do, and took some time to look at things. It's well-made, and really does feel like an expansion. If that's what you want, more Outlast, this is it. And it's good. However, if Outlast dragged on you, then this is more of it. It's well-made, but not really all that different. There are some fun encounters and moments, however. But heed that it all gets more messed-up than the original game. I don't say that exaggeratedly, they obviously decided to take advantage of the fact that DLC is not rated, as if it was this goes into some ESRB AO-Rated territory. A good piece of DLC that maybe isn't revolutionary or all that different from the main game, but is still well-made and worth experiencing if you happened to like the main game.
• gamedeal user

  May 11, 2014

  A week ago I have reviewed the original Outlast and, luckily enough, The Whistleblower DLC was released soon after that, so I had my hands on and, unlike the early Outlast players, experienced almost no break in the story’s narrative, from the perspectives of both Miles Upshur and this DLC protagonist Waylon Park. The Whistleblower is both a prequel and a sequel at once, since it spans across events which occurred before Miles' arrival to the asylum, and those happened after his trip to the lab. This means we will see familiar hallways and locations, and may even spot our old friends. Not necessarily in alive state. The DLC is exploiting the original mechanics, nothing has changed here, and you will probably be hardly surprised, watching Waylon in the beginning of his journey grabbing the same camcorder which Upshur had. All abilities are exactly the same. The original game has been often blamed for its extensive repetitiveness which bored some players. The Whistleblower isn’t much changed this way and the gameplay’s freshness is solely relied on cutscenes and different events out of direct player’s control. However, the ‘collect some items to proceed’ missions are greatly reduced and a typical goal to achieve in most parts of the game is just to proceed further, evading some psychopath who is searching for your flesh. Decorations vary greatly during the whole journey and some locations are really spectacular and, if you are feeling adventurous, you even can slow your pace a little to take a look around. The Female Ward is one of such places. Exceptionally good work has been done with the lighting, but I will repeat here one more time, that both the original Outlast and The Whistleblower are not looking as next-gen titles. They’re both Unreal Engine 3.5 powered games, looking good, sometimes exceptionally good, but not great by today’s standards. The good part of this is that you can run it on non-high-end hardware with decent FPS. The psychopaths after you are both familiar ones and the brand new. They all have their very own personality and look really insane and ominous. The most memorable one is a tuxedo wearing maniac with a multiple personalities disorder. He will definitely settle in your head for a while. One of disturbing features of the game is that you will never know if you had finally escaped from your enemy or if he is patiently waiting for you behind a next corner. The only thing assuring your safety is the display of the psychopath's death. You can proceed safely from this point just to be chased by another one several minutes later. So, the game doesn't swap one antagonist after another quite often, it sustains the lovely designed anti-character as long as it possible. This is good, but I think some players could demand more safe areas free of any hostile creatures. One feature have amazed me. While limping and unable to run away from a maniac, I've briefly decided to hide in the nearest locker. The psychopath patiently came over to my hiding spot and cheerly showed me, that he's aware of me inside the box. Then he slowly dragged it, telling me all kinds of creepy things, to his lair and the story continued. Was that intentional or the key events of the game can adapt to the player's decisions? The game cannot know if the player will hide in the locker or not, but somehow it knew. I should probably replay this episode to know for sure. But actually I didn't. Like in the original, the protagonist experiences some body traumas during the game. But unlike the original's Miles Upshur's, Waylon Park's injury reduces his capabilities greatly. In short, at one point he becomes incapable of running and this degraded condition changes tactics seriously, because now you can't just run and hide. At this point you should carefully plan your path, hide spots and timing and you definitely should know your enemy's exact whereabouts. The game becomes a lot more difficult when Waylon start limping. However, strangely enough some time later, the leg is cured without doctors and medicine and you can happily run again. The Whistleblower have much more gore than the original game had. The DLC is more bloody in many ways. But is it more scary? You will still have your shivers and maybe some fearful screaming exclamations during all the sudden events, when ugly heads pops through the walls just to warn you about upcoming something. The Whistleblower is as scary as the original Outlast. Not less, but also not much. The game lasts roughly the same as the original, you can beat it in two seats. It explains the original story further, and it is really interesting. If you've been excited about the what and why's of the Outlast's universe, you should definitely play the DLC. And if you're not after the story, I can easily recommend The Whistleblower just to tickle you nerves a bit and to stare at the glorious scenery. It is really worth it.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 30, 2021

  A shorter and more polished experience than the main game. Very gory, very spooky and very jumpscary. 100% worth it.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 31, 2021

  my balls are hurting
• gamedeal user

  Jan 29, 2022

  penis
• gamedeal user

  May 8, 2022

  Alright, so here is my final and most honest review for Outlast 1 & Outlast Whistleblower DLC - I will begin with the main game and then share my thoughts about the DLC as well. Let me start by saying that I have been a fan of the franchise since 2013, Outlast is the game that got me into gaming and the horror genre at a young age, and I am so grateful to have this game be the reason I fell in love with games as a whole. From stunning visuals, sound design, and gameplay to the profound lore and disgusting, gory environments and characters, this game has it all, or may I say experience, since once you start playing, you forget what reality is. You simply get involved in all the hell-like stuff this experience has ready for you. Let me be honest and tell you that this is NOT Amnesia. You are not here to solve puzzles; you are here to run, hide or die. Every second feels like it might be the last as the game never lets you get a breath from the constant chases and eerie music blasting in your ears. Outlast is simply an experience that you MUST go through if you call yourself a horror genre fan. There isn't, and probably never will be, a game that does what Outlast 1 did when it comes to horror; it's simply that unique and different from all the junk we've seen through the years. No technical improvements and shiny marketing can beat something that Red Barrels developed with love and passion. I simply can't find something that will even get CLOSE to the polish that this game has for an indie game from 2013; of course, the game has its issues, but it's nothing major or easy to find if you are simply here for the experience and don't start poking your nose around. I don't want to go in-depth with the problems the game has because, as I already stated, they are such easy to ignore things that I doubt many people will even notice. Overall this is an experience that I will never forget and get bored of. I can play this game again and again and enjoy it every single time, and even after hundreds of hours spent consuming content for this game and playing it for myself, the end credits still make me cry with joy every time. I love this game and the people that made it. Now, the DLC. Outlast Whistleblower - Everything I said for the main game applies to this too. Outlast Whistleblower is not a DLC; Outlast Whistleblower is a different product. Set in the same environment as the first one, with the events happening a little earlier than the ones in the main game, this does not feel like the typical DLC you would get with your regular AAA games nowadays. This is arguably a scarier and even grosser experience, filled with new places to visit in the Asylum and new bone-chilling characters to meet. You're going to like Eddie ;) There is nothing more I can say for the DLC as it's simply a whole new experience in the same universe with the same feel and looks. It's more Outlast 1, but better at times. It probably wasn't hard to see how much of a fan I am for this game, but trust me, I am hard to be satisfied, so when I tell you this game can not be beaten 'till today, I am not lying. Outlast is something that I will always keep sincerely in my heart. I love it. 10/10 MASTERPIECE <3 - Both the main game and the DLC
• Huntress

  Nov 5, 2022

  This game made me cry and piss my pants
• gamedeal user

  Nov 9, 2022

  DLC is even more graphical violent and insane ...................
• gamedeal user

  Nov 28, 2022

  It did a good job of tying up some of the loose ends, 'cough' pun intended. It's even more over the top than the base game. If you own the base game this is a must but I have to warn you, it's even sicker and more disgusting than the initial content.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 3, 2014

  This DLC will make you value how precious your balls are. Literally.