Final Outcry
- October 27, 2024
- Anchorwatch Games
Get on SteamFinal Outcry is a realistic horror experience powered by Unreal Engine 5, where you'll witness an urban explorer's terrifying descent into an abandoned prison through frightening V/H/S style found-footage gameplay.StoryThe U.S. Department of Irregular Security (DIS) has served to protect the country and American public from a wide range of anomalous activity across the nation. They’ve collected de…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere with high tension and effective sound design, making it genuinely scary.
- Despite its short length, the game delivers solid jump scares and an engaging experience that keeps players on edge.
- The graphics and visual style, particularly the VHS effect, contribute to a realistic and immersive horror experience.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to concerns about its overall value.
- Gameplay feels linear and railroaded, with puzzles spawning in a set order that limits exploration and player agency.
- There are noticeable graphical issues, such as shadows clipping through objects, which detract from the overall experience.
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its high tension and frightening sound design, creating a sense of panic and dread throughout the playthrough. Reviewers highlight the effective use of environmental cues and the heart rate sensor, which enhance the overall experience, despite some criticism of the game's length and ending. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that leaves players eager for more.
“The atmosphere is wonderful and frightening.”
“Great atmosphere with high tension and some decent scares.”
“Good game, really strong in atmosphere.”
“Though the game is very short, it felt like it was going on for nearly an hour because of the atmosphere. I was in a panic the entirety of my playthrough, and I'm sure people who aren't as scared by simple stuff made it through without issue. I got jumped by every single noise the camera made, not just from the entity. Keep making more games; I hope you can create a much longer game in the future to keep us on our toes!”
“Would like to see the developer build on this because the atmosphere and setting are killer.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring realistic visuals and engaging environments, particularly in the prison level. However, some users noted graphical issues, such as shadows clipping through objects, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the visuals contribute to a tense and immersive atmosphere.
“It was scary, the graphics were good, and I was tense for the entire playthrough.”
“Realistic graphics, cool prison level, and interesting/trippy visuals.”
“Additionally, there are clear graphical issues with the shadows clipping through environmental polygons, but besides that, the game looks okay.”
“The textures are low resolution and look outdated, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally regarded as interesting, capturing the attention of players and adding depth to the overall experience.
“The story was pretty interesting too.”
