Advertisement

Outlast 2 for Windows

  • Paid

  • In English
  • 4.2

    (256)
  • Security Status

Softonic review

Kyle Juffs
Kyle JuffsUpdated a year ago

Outlast 2 is an eerie, atmospheric horror gaming experience

2013's Outlast won critical acclaim for its dark, menacing atmosphere and well-executed jump scares. Its sequel, Outlast 2, builds thematically and mechanically -- if not narratively -- on the previous game, putting you into the role of an investigative journalist exploring a small Arizona town to get to the bottom of a mysterious killing. Your camera's night-vision function lets you see in the dark, but the batteries are running out; scavenging for power supplies is therefore at the heart of gameplay.

Speeding up a classic

Outlast 2 is a little more briskly-paced than its predecessor, which had some tense but slow-paced stealth sections. Here, the action moves relatively quickly between different locations. There's also a little more creativity shown in the environment design; in this game, the architecture itself may shift and change, suggesting that all is not as it seems. Some players may find it a little more linear than the original, which focused more on exploration, but the result of this narrowing is better presentation of the horror set-pieces.

A game to play with the lights off

If you like tense, creepy horror games where the best idea is sometimes just to run for your life, Outlast 2 is a good choice. The mechanics are almost too simple, but the real heart of the game is in its spooky and menacing atmosphere.

PROS

  • Creepy atmosphere
  • Tense camera mechanic
  • Well-designed rural farm locations

CONS

  • Less freedom of movement than original

Program available in other languages


Outlast 2 for PC

  • Paid

  • In English
  • 4.2

    (256)
  • Security Status


User reviews about Outlast 2

Have you tried Outlast 2 ? Be the first to leave your opinion!


Advertisement

Explore More

Advertisement

Advertisement

Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws.