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Outer Terror

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84%Game Brain Score
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grinding, stability
84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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Outer Terror is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by VoxPop Games and was released on April 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Outer Terror" is a horde shooter set in a terrifying cosmic world, where you fight off hordes of otherworldly creatures in homage to 80s/90s B-movies and horror comics. Explore vast maps, discover survivor holdouts, and defeat massive bosses across 5 unique chapters with 10 playable characters. Despite room for improvement, it offers a thrilling experience, earning a 9/10 from Gaming Cypher.

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story16 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Outer Terror features stunning visuals and a unique comic book aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a satisfying combat system and a variety of characters and missions that keep players coming back for more.
  • The game successfully combines horror and sci-fi elements, providing a thrilling sense of exploration and discovery across diverse environments.
  • Progression in the game is notably slow, making it frustrating for players to level up and unlock upgrades.
  • There are several bugs and optimization issues that hinder the overall experience, including menu navigation problems and performance drops in certain areas.
  • The game lacks clear direction and objectives, which can lead to confusion and a feeling of aimlessness during gameplay.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its compelling narrative and engaging quests, which add depth and replayability to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the unique comic book art style and the variety of missions that keep the adventure fresh, although some feel that the storytelling could be improved and that certain quests seem hastily designed. Overall, the combination of a well-crafted storyline with immersive visuals and character choices enhances the game's appeal, despite some minor criticisms regarding replay value and quest execution.

    • “In addition to its exhilarating gameplay, Outer Terror also features a compelling storyline that adds an extra layer of depth to the experience.”
    • “The comic book intros and pixel monster graphics are stunning, and the game's storyline is well-crafted, making for an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience.”
    • “Taking the simple move and auto-shooting and pairing it up with comic book visuals, great map design, interesting upgrades, and on top of that actual story and side missions is what hooked me.”
    • “There are some strange levels and quests that just feel lazily and quickly thrown in.”
    • “Once you play through the story of one area, it loses all replay value because the maps don't change and the quests don't either, and the positions of collectibles also don't.”
    • “I would work on the storytelling just a bit more, and some of the enemies do seem strange and like they don't really fit.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Outer Terror" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and unique comic book aesthetic, which effectively enhance the gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues with certain in-game graphics appearing "crusty," the overall artistic style, including retro scanlines and pixel art, has been praised for its nostalgic charm and immersive quality. The combination of well-designed environments and a captivating storyline contributes to a visually engaging adventure that resonates with fans of the genre.

    • “Outer Terror boasts some of the most breathtaking graphics I've ever seen in a game.”
    • “Whether you're cruising through asteroid fields or navigating the treacherous terrain of alien worlds, the visuals never fail to impress.”
    • “The comic book intros and pixel monster graphics are stunning, and the game's storyline is well-crafted, making for an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience.”
    • “Some of the in-game graphics are crusty, a bit too crusty, but the gameplay itself is not affected, and it's still satisfying to fight hordes in all the cool settings.”
    • “I would polish up some of the graphics, having a thin black outline around everything, and strange transparency makes the game look not as good. Also, you could make readability a little better by taking off blood splats during explosions that don't hurt the player.”
    • “- the art style is neat and every scenario feels like a callback to some 70/80’s horror movie.”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title is characterized by its arcade-style mechanics, offering a satisfying loop of combat and progression as players battle hordes of enemies across various levels. While the visuals and storyline enhance the experience, some users noted minor bugs and a need for polish, particularly in the core gameplay mechanics. Overall, it provides an engaging and immersive experience, especially for fans of the sci-fi and comic book genres.

    • “From its stunning visuals to its gripping gameplay, this game is a must-play for any fan of the sci-fi genre.”
    • “In addition to its exhilarating gameplay, Outer Terror also features a compelling storyline that adds an extra layer of depth to the experience.”
    • “The comic book intros and pixel monster graphics are stunning, and the game's storyline is well-crafted, making for an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience.”
    • “I advise you to check some gameplay before you buy it or wait for a patch or two.”
    • “Initially the gameplay in itself is fairly simple (as is the theme with most of these style games) you move around, your weapons kill enemies you level up get more weapons and rinse and repeat until you inevitably get overwhelmed and killed.”
    • “In under 2 hours of gameplay, I soft locked twice, losing two different 6000+ kill runs.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its fantastic soundtrack and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its B-movie vibe and effective mood-setting for each level. While some players desire catchier tunes for repetitive areas, the overall composition is well-crafted and complements the gameplay, contributing to an engaging experience.

    • “Additionally, the game's soundtrack is fantastic; it was updated from the launch version, and I feel the new updated tracks really put the whole package together, setting the mood for each level perfectly.”
    • “Great soundtrack too!”
    • “The music and sounds are well put together for the genre.”
    • “I would pay someone $80 to make some catchier music during some of the more repetitive areas (labyrinth).”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, requiring many hours to achieve even minor level-ups and accumulate gold for upgrades.

    • “It takes many hours of grinding to level up even a small amount.”
    • “The gold grind for upgrades is extremely tedious.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted as fun and addictive, encouraging players to prioritize enemy encounters for upgrades and enhancements. Additionally, the character design is praised, with players expressing affection for unique characters, such as a "clown wife."

    • “The fun and addictive character development kept making me detour from completing objectives to solely focus on enemy killing, allowing me better weapon upgrades, damage resistance, and superpowers.”
    • “The character design is awesome; I love my clown wife.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently experiences notable bugs, particularly in its online co-op mode, though local play and Steam Remote Play function well, providing an enjoyable experience when played with friends.

    • “Pretty buggy at the time of writing this.”
    • “The online co-op is kind of buggy at the moment, but the game works great locally and over Steam Remote Play, and running through it with a friend is a blast.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users noting significant issues that are unexpected for this genre. Overall, the performance is considered subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “There's also some optimization issues, which is strange for this style of game.”
    • “Optimization is pretty bad as well.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability lacking, as completing the story in one area diminishes the incentive to replay due to static maps, unchanging quests, and fixed collectible locations.

    • “Once you play through the story of one area, it loses all replay value because the maps don't change, the quests don't either, and the positions of collectibles also don't.”
    • “After completing the game once, there’s little incentive to go back since the experience remains the same with no new content or variations.”
    • “The lack of different outcomes or branching paths makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that missions and quests often incorporate amusing or bizarre elements that enhance the lore and overall experience.

    • “The stages feature missions and quests that not only contribute to the lore of the scenario but also include some funny and bizarre events.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its quests, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted and entertaining.”
    • “The quirky scenarios and unexpected twists in the missions always leave me laughing; it's a delightful blend of humor and storytelling.”
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Outer Terror is a survival role playing game with horror and violence themes.

Outer Terror is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Outer Terror.

Outer Terror was released on April 20, 2023.

Outer Terror was developed by VoxPop Games.

Outer Terror has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Outer Terror is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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