Logout

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Logout is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by PlayWrite Studios and was released on May 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Quinn is a citizen of the social media obsessed society of Outpost 72. As Quinn, send messages and emojis to others in the city to affect their behavior. Use these methods to solve puzzles, distract guards, and explore the world through the short narrative stealth action adventure game of LOGOUT.

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and interesting concept based on digital emotional manipulation within a cyberpunk story.
Atmospheric psychological horror with a minimalist art style and effective sound design that enhances tension.
Short and accessible gameplay experience with stealth and puzzle-solving elements, available for free.

Unpolished execution featuring clunky controls, frequent glitches, and awkward animations that hinder immersion.
Poor graphics quality, locked resolution, intrusive motion blur, and lack of customization options degrade visual experience.
Story and worldbuilding feel shallow and underdeveloped, with some players finding the narrative dry or unengaging.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers on a person trapped in an emotionless world, offering a Matrix-esque, narrative-focused experience with an interesting concept. While generally engaging and relevant, it is relatively brief and lacks deep detail, making it suitable for fans of short indie games. Overall, it presents a unique and intriguing premise, though some feel it could have been developed further.
- “It tells a story about a person trapped in a world without emotions trying to escape.”
- “The story and the concept are really interesting and are particularly relevant in recent times.”
- “Very nice story concept and unique alternative gameplay compared to other violent games.”
- “Art style looks too smudgy for me, and the story is nothing to be excited about.”
- “An interesting concept that could have been developed into a deeper story and game world.”
- “The story was not extremely detailed, I didn't read all the extras, but there was a story that was quite interesting.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay revolves around third-person exploration, emotional manipulation via a mobile phone, and sneaking mechanics, offering a unique and interesting alternative to typical violent games. However, some users find the mechanics clunky and the movement animation unconvincing, which may affect immersion. Overall, it blends story-driven elements with distinctive gameplay features.
- “Gameplay consists of wandering around in third person and using your mobile phone to alter the emotions of people around you, crucial to your success in the adventure.”
- “Very nice story concept and unique alternative gameplay compared to other violent games.”
- “Clunky mechanics and funny looking movement make it hard to take the gameplay seriously.”
- “Gameplay consists of wandering around in third person and using your mobile phone to alter the emotions of people around you, which is crucial to your success in the adventure.”
- “This device and sneaking around are the core game mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are limited by a locked resolution and lack of customizable settings, including unavoidable screen filters and motion blur. The art style appears smudgy and outdated, reminiscent of older era graphics, which may deter some players. Overall, the visual presentation is basic and offers little flexibility for improvement.
- “Resolution is locked and there's no graphics tweaks. There are ugly screen filters and motion blur that you can't turn off.”
- “Art style looks too smudgy for me.”
- “Lack of graphic options.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through its clunky mechanics and amusing character movements, which contribute to a lighthearted, not-so-serious experience. Additionally, many of the in-game messages are noted for being quite funny.
- “Many of the 'messages' you send are quite humorous :)”
- “Clunky mechanics and funny looking movement add to the game's humor and cannot be taken seriously.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered average and unremarkable by players.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that grinding requires multiple attempts or a "second live," suggesting it can be time-consuming and may need persistence.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect is noted for its surprisingly strong vocal performance, exceeding users' expectations.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally solid, though occasional glitches occur. Users remain hopeful that future updates will further improve performance and fix these issues.