Outbreak: Contagious Memories

In conclusion, Contagious Memories is not an experience I could recommend in good faith to even the most ardent of survival horror fans. My lingering thought as I put the game down and began writing up this review was, “who is this for”? If you want a classic survival horror fix, then there are much more appealing options out there, including the greats that Contagious Memories imitates cheaply. And if you’re looking for a more modern take on classic survival horror as, Contagious Memories purports to be, then go and play the excellent Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. In any event, my advice would be to avoid Contagious Memories at all costs, as it is more likely to harm your love of the genre than anything else.

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69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Outbreak: Contagious Memories is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Dead Drop Studios LLC and was released on April 6, 2022. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories is a send-up to classic 90’s horror series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill where your survival will be determined by moment-to-moment decisions, what you decide to carry, and how good you are at spotting conveniently written notes.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Captures classic survival horror vibe reminiscent of old Resident Evil games with tank controls, fixed camera angles, and limited ammo.
Offers multiple camera perspectives (first-person, third-person, fixed) that can be switched seamlessly during gameplay.
Developed by a solo indie developer showing passion and genuine effort, with challenging gameplay and nostalgic atmosphere.

Controls are clunky, delayed, and difficult to get used to, with problematic camera and character movement mechanics.
Frequent and long loading screens disrupt gameplay flow and immersion on modern hardware.
Issues with inventory management, bugs, lack of subtitles, poor voice acting quality, and occasional technical glitches.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are intentionally stylized rather than highly realistic, capturing a nostalgic 90's survival horror aesthetic with solid character models and varied visual options. While not flawless, especially in cutscenes, the art style and customizable settings contribute to an engaging and authentic retro experience.
- “The performance and graphics are good; it looks like a video game, not trying to appear overly realistic or over processed like newer titles.”
- “However, the graphics and character models are really nice while the gameplay is fun and challenging!”
- “The outbreak series is one of my favorite Resident Evil inspired games. Sure, the graphics might be a little off, but the solo game dev really put a genuine effort into emulating the game style of Resident Evil.”
- “The graphics aren't the best and the cut scenes are a little wonky, but the gameplay definitely captures that 90's survival horror theme.”
- “Sure, the graphics might be a little off but the solo game dev really put a genuine effort emulating the game style of Resident Evil.”
- “Decent graphics, but nothing outstanding.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay captures a nostalgic 90's survival horror feel, offering a fun and challenging experience, but it can be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with classic mechanics. Some users find the camera and cooperative play problematic, impacting overall enjoyment. Modern gameplay expectations may not be met, leading to mixed reactions.
- “However, the graphics and character models are really nice while the gameplay is fun and challenging!”
- “The graphics aren't the best and the cut scenes are a little wonky, but the gameplay definitely captures that 90's survival horror theme.”
- “Don't expect the game to have modern mechanics; this game can be very overwhelming if you're not used to this type of gameplay.”
- “I just simply can't deal with the camera mechanics.”
- “In the end, while it has the tone of a classic RE game with all the lovable, cheesy dialog, the gameplay didn't match what I was expecting, so I immediately returned it.”
- “Also, it's damn near impossible playing with two people; one person opens their menu, it opens for both, which just screws up the gameplay with two people.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's story is generally regarded as good and well-developed, but its difficulty may hinder players who prioritize narrative appreciation. Additionally, some feel the ending is underwhelming despite solid story progression.
- “The story develops pretty well.”
- “For someone like me who wants to appreciate the story, the game is a bit too hard even on the easiest mode (normal).”
- “I think I passed a point in my life where I don't want to be a hardcore gamer and prefer to appreciate the game and story to see the ending.”
- “For someone like me who wants to appreciate the story, the game is a bit too hard, even on the easiest mode (normal).”
- “I think I passed a point in my life where I don't want to be a hardcore gamer and would rather appreciate the game and story to see the ending.”
- “The story develops pretty well, but I always feel like the ending doesn't deliver.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features solid performance and graphics with a stylized, non-realistic look, but users feel it requires improved optimization for smoother gameplay.
- “The performance and graphics are good; it looks like a video game and does not try to look overly realistic or over-processed like newer titles.”
- “Needs better optimization.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game experiences some stability issues, describing it as slightly buggy and somewhat prone to glitches.
- “Quite buggy”
- “Slightly buggy?”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is exceptionally well-crafted, immersing players deeply and encouraging exploration even amidst tense moments like zombie chases.
- “The atmosphere of this game is so extremely well done that when not being chased by zombies I took the time to look around.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users acknowledge the game falls into typical monetization patterns common in survival horror, hinting at noticeable cash grab elements despite their experience with the genre.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly appreciated for its nostalgic and charming qualities, complementing the game's endearing, cheesy voice acting reminiscent of PS1-era titles like Clock Tower.

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Outbreak: Contagious Memories is a survival role playing shooter game with horror and post-apocalyptic themes.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories was released on April 6, 2022.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories was developed by Dead Drop Studios LLC.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Outbreak: Contagious Memories is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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