Outbreak: Lost Hope
- June 26, 2019
- Dead Drop Studios LLC
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic survival horror games like Resident Evil, with engaging puzzles and a well-written story.
- The over-the-shoulder camera perspective enhances immersion and allows for more skill-based shooting mechanics.
- Despite being developed by a solo indie developer, the game showcases significant improvements in gameplay mechanics and atmosphere compared to previous titles in the series.
- The game is criticized for its short length, with the main campaign lasting only about 3 hours, and some mechanics feel artificially stretched.
- Performance issues, low stamina, and imprecise gunplay detract from the overall experience, making combat feel unsatisfying.
- Many players experienced frustrating bugs and animation issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to negative experiences.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of the Resident Evil series, particularly the over-the-shoulder mechanics found in entries like RE 4-6 and the remakes of 2 and 3, appealing to fans of that style. While the game offers fluid movement and engaging mechanics, it suffers from some jankiness and lacks a sprint button, which may affect pacing. Overall, it shows promise as an indie title, with developers focused on improving various aspects of the game.
“If you're a huge Resident Evil fan craving more of that re-style gameplay and setting, and you don't mind playing something with a much lower budget by a solo indie developer, then this game should be worth your time.”
“This particular entry in this series uses an over-the-shoulder camera view, so if you liked Resident Evil 4-6 and the 2 and 3 remakes, this will provide similar gameplay.”
“You'll notice that while the movement and gameplay is a lot more fluid and smooth, there is no sprint button.”
“If you're a huge Resident Evil fan and you're just craving more of that re-style gameplay and setting, and you don't mind playing something with a much lower budget by a solo indie developer, and you can deal with occasional jankiness and weaker graphics/aesthetic, then this game should be worth your time.”
“What sucks also is I got over 2 hours of gameplay, so I can't return it.”
“Little iffy on this mechanic; I think they should just stay where they are when you lose them, but it's a minor detail.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered weak, especially when compared to AAA titles, with outdated animations and a lower-budget aesthetic typical of indie development. However, some players appreciate the atmospheric elements and recognize that the developers are making efforts to improve the overall quality of the game. Those who are fans of the genre may find the experience worthwhile despite the graphical shortcomings.
“They seem to be on the right road of many good developers in that they are obviously using their money to further their game creation abilities as well as improving the games themselves, be it graphics, mechanics, engines, assets, story, and overall gameplay.”
“If you're a huge Resident Evil fan, and you're just craving more of that re-style gameplay and setting, and you don't mind playing something with a much lower budget by a solo indie developer, and you can deal with occasional jankiness and weaker graphics/aesthetic, then this game should be worth your time.”
“Performance is quite weak, especially for those graphics.”
“Don't expect AAA graphics or animations, because you are going to refund them if you do.”
“Animations and graphics are still out of date, but the atmosphere is huge compared to the previous titles.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is surprisingly well-written for an indie title, reminiscent of classic 80s games, and is engaging to uncover through notes scattered throughout. Players appreciate the developers' commitment to enhancing various aspects of the game, including narrative quality, which contributes positively to the overall experience.
“Considering the type of budget indie Unity asset-flip game this is, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how well the text and story in the game were written.”
“It's fun discovering the story by reading the notes, reminiscent of the classics from the 80s.”
“They seem to be on the right path, as many good developers do, using their resources to enhance their game creation abilities, including graphics, mechanics, engines, assets, story, and overall gameplay.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its weak performance, particularly given the quality of the graphics.
“The performance is quite weak, especially considering the graphics.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the animations and graphics may feel outdated, the overall atmosphere has significantly improved compared to previous titles, creating a more immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world like never before.”
“The game's ambiance creates a hauntingly beautiful experience that lingers long after you stop playing.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the storytelling and gameplay.”
“The animations and graphics are still outdated, which detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“While the atmosphere has improved compared to previous titles, it still feels lacking in depth and immersion.”
“The game attempts to create a compelling atmosphere, but the outdated visuals make it hard to fully engage with the environment.”
