OUTBRK

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OUTBRK is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Sublime and was released on June 28, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

OUTBRK is a unique storm chasing simulation that lets you experience the thrill of tornado alley through immersive, cooperative, and competitive multiplayer modes. Navigate a vast 625 km² map filled with diverse landscapes, upgrade your vehicles, and manage risks to gather valuable data amid intense weather events. Expect marvelous gameplay, lots of grinding, humor, and a few bugs in this atmospheric adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,097 reviews

graphics81 positive mentions

optimization106 negative mentions

The game offers a highly realistic storm chasing experience, utilizing real weather data and providing an immersive atmosphere.
Gameplay is engaging and fun, especially when played with friends, creating thrilling moments during tornado chases.
The developers are actively updating the game and listening to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, requiring high-end hardware to run smoothly, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
The in-game economy is heavily grindy, with high costs for upgrades and vehicles that can make progression feel tedious.
The requirement for a minimum of 8 players to start a private match limits the ability to play with smaller groups of friends.

optimization
458 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some updates have improved performance, the game is still considered poorly optimized, particularly for lower-end PCs, leading to frustration among users. Overall, players recommend waiting for further optimization before purchasing, as the game is currently in early access and still requires substantial work to enhance its performance.
- “Each update has made incredible improvements with graphics and performance.”
- “The performance in 0.3 is significantly better and if you have a good computer the frame rate will probably be mostly stable although there are still some bugs in this game (not as many as launch).”
- “The game is very good, optimization is going pretty well and I enjoyed my time playing.”
- “The performance is awful and is nowhere near optimized.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and the gameplay is a drag due to the graphics blending in with each other and not being able to tell which cloud is a funnel or which is a rain-wrapped tornado.”
- “The performance issues are the most noticeable flaw with the initial release.”
graphics
380 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues related to performance and visual quality. While the storm and weather effects, particularly the tornadoes and clouds, are often praised for their realism, the overall graphical fidelity is considered lacking, with some describing it as outdated or reminiscent of older games. Players have expressed hope for future updates to improve both graphics and optimization, as current performance struggles, especially on lower-end hardware, detract from the overall experience.
- “Each update has made incredible improvements with graphics and performance.”
- “The graphics got a deep overhaul in many ways with added effects for the weather systems to build a more immersive experience.”
- “The graphics are great, runs smooth.”
- “The graphics are too poor and the clipping is too much to deal with for a $35 game.”
- “The graphics are so bad it's like playing a game from 2010.”
- “The graphics are absolutely horrid, even on all low graphics, where I average like 20-30 fps without DLSS.”
gameplay
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its unique storm-chasing mechanics and realistic weather simulations, which provide an engaging experience for those knowledgeable in meteorology. However, the driving mechanics are frequently criticized as clunky and punishing, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay loop shows potential and has improved with updates, many players feel it still requires significant refinement and optimization to reach its full potential.
- “I think this is one of the best storm chaser games out there; the graphics are good, gameplay is good, and there are no major bugs or issues.”
- “The dynamic gameplay keeps you engaged and ensures no two chases are ever the same.”
- “The gameplay is both thrilling and educational, with various missions and objectives that keep it fresh and rewarding.”
- “The player is punished financially (pay for repairs) due to the poor driving mechanics.”
- “The only problem I have with the game is the fact that the driving mechanics are horrible.”
- “The gameplay is bland, the driving mechanics are not very good, and the performance... yikes.”
stability
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and appreciate the developers' efforts to address these problems, many express frustration over long loading times and the overall buggy experience, especially given its early access status. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it is marred by instability that can detract from the experience.
- “Runs great so far; it has some bugs, but it's very playable.”
- “The game maintains a solid frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced minimal crashes, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Loading into multiplayer servers tends to take upwards of 190 seconds, only to bring you to a different loading screen that either takes you to the main menu or freezes the entire game, only for it to crash.”
- “The game has an outbreak of bugs and performance issues occurring too frequently; one can even observe noticeable glitches and variable frame rates plaguing the game in each session, which makes it feel like it is not finished.”
- “Currently, the game is a buggy mess and nearly unplayable.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly for unlocking upgrades and equipment. While some enjoy the challenge and see it as a way to learn the game mechanics, others criticize the high costs and slow progression, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant flaw that detracts from the enjoyment, especially for solo players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is too grindy and really boring.”
- “I cannot recommend it based on the fact of how ungodly grindy the game is, for how little content and bonuses you gain for the grind.”
- “Absolutely hate that this game is online only and how annoying it is to progress solo because of how grindy it is.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and realistic storm simulations, with players highlighting the stunning visuals and engaging weather effects that enhance the experience of storm chasing. However, some users note performance issues and suggest improvements, such as adding more detail to tornadoes and enhancing audio design. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, particularly for weather enthusiasts, despite some technical challenges.
- “Immersive atmosphere and stunning visuals that make you feel like you're actually in the midst of a storm.”
- “The game's realistic weather simulations, engaging gameplay, and immersive atmosphere make it a must-play for anyone interested in storm chasing or extreme weather.”
- “The map, storms, and general atmosphere feel large and lifelike.”
- “Lag spikes are abundant due to an issue with the way the atmosphere gets generated, and should be fixed soon.”
- “Storms look featureless, tornadoes look like they were created in a few minutes with lame textures, the map seems extremely empty and has no atmosphere, and the fact that money has to be earned in a public lobby only is extremely lame.”
- “Even the music, which could have added some much-needed atmosphere, is forgettable and poorly implemented.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from chaotic moments, such as friends getting flung by tornadoes and the absurdity of storm chasing, which players find entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings. While some users note a lack of engaging gameplay, they still appreciate the funny interactions and situations that arise, making it a fun experience overall. The game's humor is further highlighted by amusing chat filters and the reactions of players, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere despite its gameplay shortcomings.
- “A fun game to play with friends, hilariously chasing a terrifying tornado.”
- “The hectic trying to place the probe and not getting thrown by the tornado is hilarious.”
- “Watching your friend's car get lifted and spun around is hilarious.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a substantial story, with players starting in a random location without guidance or narrative context. While the gameplay focuses on missions and progression, many reviewers express disappointment in the absence of a cohesive storyline or tutorial to enhance the experience. Overall, the emphasis is more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
- “The various missions and objectives keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding, encouraging you to improve your skills and knowledge about meteorology.”
- “If you're looking for progression, story, and a vibrant, immersive world, you might be disappointed.”
- “A quick story.”
- “☑ no story”
- “There is no story or no guidance; you start in a random parking lot in the middle of a storm, which ties into the second problem below.”
- “The game's narrative is somewhat lacking, focusing more on gameplay than storytelling.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the unique experiences offered by the weather model and the potential for future updates, concerns about the limited number of preset scenarios and the risk of memorization dampen long-term replay value. Some users express optimism for new content that could enhance replayability, but others feel the current offerings may lead to player fatigue over time.
- “At the end, this game offers a tremendous experience that's infinitely replayable.”
- “The weather model is excellent, and while there are currently a relatively few scenarios that will replay, it's not easy to recognize them until after things happen, so replayability remains high and the developers are regularly adding new scenarios.”
- “It has a ton of replay value and no chase is the same, which makes it that much better.”
- “Has potential but cannot recommend it at its price point due to limited replayability, as it relies on preset scenarios that allow the game to be memorized by rote.”
- “The 14 presets are enjoyable and still feel fresh, but I think it will eventually impact replayability and may even suffer from a dwindling, bored player base.”
- “Yes, I get realism and all that, but when the patterns are the same or similar every run, then the replay value will go down really fast.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users expressing disappointment over the planned microtransactions and the perception that the game is a cash grab, especially given its $35 price tag. Many feel that the focus on monetization detracts from the game's quality and development, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and integrity. Overall, there is a strong sentiment that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “Microtransactions have been announced for the future.”
- “It's not some AAA title that is more interested in forming a base for microtransactions to drain your wallet.”
- “And from conversations had with the developer, microtransactions are a planned feature on top of this.”
- “Really disappointing, hoping attitudes change and focus goes more towards problem solving instead of focusing on big ambitious features and other ways of monetization on an already pricey game.”
- “This whole beta/alpha cash grab to fund a game that is entirely up to the developer to complete is the most greedy thing that has happened to the gaming industry.”
- “But honestly, and I hate so much to say it, I hope this game doesn't end up being yet another early access cash grab.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the immersive soundtrack that enhances the experience, others find it forgettable and poorly integrated. Additionally, players suggest having personal music ready for long driving segments, particularly for those interested in severe weather themes.
- “Turn on some tornado chasing music and you're good to chase some twisters!”
- “The sound design is equally impressive, with an immersive soundtrack that complements the on-screen action.”
- “Even the music, which could have added some much-needed atmosphere, is forgettable and poorly implemented.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of frustration and immersion in the emotional aspect of the game. While the mechanics, such as the detrimental effect of grass on vehicle control, can lead to disappointment, the expansive map and realistic storm dynamics create a compelling sense of adventure and excitement in chasing tornadoes.
- “The map is massive, the forecasting tools are extensive, and storms can take a while to produce a tornado (if at all), which made me feel like I was really chasing them.”