Outliver: Tribulation

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Outliver: Tribulation is a single player survival shooter game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by GBROSSOFT and was released on July 18, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Outliver: Tribulation is an atmospheric, story-driven survival horror action game where you play as Bolanle Gboyega a soldier who mysteriously finds herself in the Realm of Tribulations, a supernatural realm of African mythology where she soon discovers she has to undergo an ancient ritual in order to regain passage back to her realm… or so she thinks.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Unique African mythology setting and lore rarely seen in games, providing a fresh narrative background.
Engaging and solid combat focused on fighting fewer, stronger enemies with intuitive controls and strategic charm system.
Good performance and lack of major bugs or technical issues, with a passionate small indie development team.

Repetitive gameplay loop with backtracking through similar corridors, limited enemy variety, and straightforward puzzles.
Poor voice acting and dialogue delivery, along with an overwhelming amount of text lore that may hinder immersion.
Boring soundtrack with short loops, and some technical optimization issues, including forced night vision mode and limited control remapping.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
The gameplay blends elements from dungeon crawling, souls-like combat, and treasure hunting, offering a unique but sometimes repetitive experience. While mechanics are generally well-crafted and intuitive, the overall loop can feel uneven and monotonous, particularly in boss fights and corridor-based segments. However, some appreciate its engaging puzzles and polished action, making it a solid choice for fans of immersive, story-driven gameplay.
- “Outliver's gameplay is unique, combining dungeon crawling, souls-like, treasure hunting all in one package that clearly took effort.”
- “But 'Tribulation' isn't just about eye candy; the gameplay is equally impressive.”
- “The mechanics are well-crafted and intuitive, making it easy to dive into the action without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “The combat and story are decent but the gameplay loop becomes repetitive very quickly.”
- “A good effort with a cool setting, but boring boss rush and corridor-collectathon gameplay.”
- “Jagged and uneven mechanics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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19%
The story is generally praised for its interesting mythology, rich lore, and engaging narrative that draws players in, despite some criticism of basic storytelling and occasional boredom. While voice acting and pacing issues are noted, many players appreciate the concise, well-established plot and hope for further expansion in future installments.
- “The storytelling is masterful, drawing players into a rich lore filled with compelling characters and unexpected twists.”
- “The game's ability to evoke genuine emotions through its storytelling is a testament to the talent of the development team.”
- “And as a lore-hungry souls player, I fell in love with the story of the fallen kingdom and how it led to the events of the game.”
- “The game bombarded me with tutorials, text to read, story and boring backtracking to the point of losing me.”
- “It's pretty boring, combat is bland and story is somewhat not really enticing.”
- “The combat and story are decent but the gameplay loop becomes repetitive very quickly.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their high fidelity and stunning detail in environments and character models, creating an immersive visual experience. However, some users note performance issues at the highest settings and describe animations as somewhat stiff. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal despite minor flaws.
- “From its stunning graphics to its engaging gameplay, this title truly delivers an exceptional gaming experience that I won't soon forget.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments, character models, and overall art style is nothing short of breathtaking.”
- “Although animations are a little stiff, the overall graphical fidelity is high.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music repetitive, limited in variety, and somewhat dull, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the small development team, many feel the soundtrack and ambience lack depth compared to other indie games.
- “Boring music that keeps playing on a very short loop.”
- “My biggest problem was the lack of music.”
- “The soundtrack and ambience are not that great; enemies are all same-ish and the environments stay the same throughout except for the finale.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive and tension-filled environments, with hallway blackouts enhancing suspense and beautifully detailed, vibrant worlds that invite exploration. The well-established story and lore further enrich the overall ambiance.
- “The world exudes beautiful atmosphere and exploring the environment was an adventure in itself, and I often found myself stopping to admire the intricate designs and vibrant colors.”
- “The bosses tend to be very forgiving, but the atmosphere in the hallway sections during blackouts helps keep the tension up fairly well.”
- “Atmospheric environments.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Optimization is generally good, with no significant performance problems even on ultra settings, though some users note occasional heaviness. However, there are mentions of technical and optimization issues affecting the experience.
- “Also zero problems with performance, even if the game feels heavy at times with the default ultra settings.”
- “No performance issues is always a plus in my book.”
- “Technical and optimization issues.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable with no major bugs or glitches reported, contributing to an enjoyable and solid gaming experience.
- “Bugs and glitches affect the gameplay experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for having no microtransactions or DRM, making its monetization approach straightforward and player-friendly.
- “That's the only reason I recommend it outside of it being a functioning single player game with no microtransactions or DRM.”

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Outliver: Tribulation is a survival shooter game with horror and mystery themes.

Outliver: Tribulation is available on PC and Windows.

Outliver: Tribulation was released on July 18, 2023.

Outliver: Tribulation was developed by GBROSSOFT.

Outliver: Tribulation has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Outliver: Tribulation for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Outliver: Tribulation is a single player game.

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