Outpost 13

About

In "Outpost 13," play as Fen, a dog who's bonded with an alien life form, Tantalus. Your mission is to induce fear into the crew members to abandon their mission on Achelous IV and make your way to the nearest spaceport. As a monster, strategically kill off crew members while maintaining your cover as the crew's pet dog, using stealth and strategy, ultimately causing a fiery death for the outpost.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

28%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game has a great concept inspired by John Carpenter's 'The Thing', allowing players to experience the story from the perspective of the alien.
The pixel art and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
There is potential for the game to expand into a larger experience with more content and features.

The game is unfinished, with only Act 1 available and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
Players report a lack of guidance and clarity in puzzles, leading to frustrating trial-and-error experiences.
The developer has been silent for years, leaving many feeling scammed and disappointed with the game's current state.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of engaging mechanics and puzzles, leaving players feeling confused and frustrated due to unclear hints and a restrictive path. Many reviewers noted that the first act serves merely as an introduction without offering any depth or variety, leading to a repetitive and unsatisfying experience. Overall, the gameplay is perceived as shallow and reliant on trial and error, with little to keep players invested.
- “I know that Act One (the only act currently released at this review's posting) could be used simply as a level to help the player become comfortable with the mechanics and the environment.”
- “The game mechanics have changed, altering the way I would reach the solution.”
- “These hints aren't exactly clear and can turn the game from short and sweet to really long and confusing; the game mechanic used is a locked path that dictates the player's journey.”
- “These hints aren't exactly clear and can turn the game from short and sweet to really long and confusing; the game mechanic that is used is a locked path of what the player will take.”
- “I was left in the dark about certain game mechanics, which goes back to the constant trial and error bit.”
- “Later, I watched a gameplay video on YouTube, only to realize: there is nothing more to this game.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's story is described as interesting and engaging, particularly praised for its unique perspective from the "evil" side. However, many users express frustration over the game's bugs and incomplete narrative, leading to a sense of disappointment regarding its overall execution.
- “An interesting story.”
- “Great storyline, great artwork, and an awesome perspective from the 'evil' side of things.”
- “This game was buggy from the start, very prone to needing extreme trial-and-error to progress, and then is an incomplete story on top of it all.”
- “I decided to wait to file this review, hoping that the developer would finish the story.”
- “Then apparently the developer decided that he was too busy shoving potatoes up his ass to actually put the story in it.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, being described as unfinished and riddled with bugs that severely hinder progression. Reviewers report that it requires excessive trial-and-error to advance, leaving the overall experience feeling incomplete and frustrating.
- “This game was released in a very buggy and incomplete state.”
- “This game was buggy from the start, very prone to needing extreme trial-and-error to progress, and then is an incomplete story on top of it all.”
- “I feel like this is a buggy version of 5% of a real game.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
The music in the game is generally praised as epic and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players find that a persistent "tapping" sound detracts from the otherwise excellent soundtrack, leading to frustration.
- “The music is epic.”
- “For what it's worth, the game is a great idea, has a nicely stylized graphic look, and I enjoyed the soundtrack as well.”
- “Great music.”
- “I don't know if it's a sound effect or part of the music, but whatever it is, it's absolutely maddening.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their stylized artwork and unique perspective, particularly from the "evil" side of the storyline. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, complementing its engaging narrative and soundtrack.
- “For what it's worth, the game is a great idea, has a nicely stylized graphic look, and I enjoyed the soundtrack as well.”
- “Great storyline, great artwork, and an awesome perspective from the 'evil' side of things.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for having no replay value, with multiple users expressing that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “Absolutely zero replay value”
- “Absolutely zero replay value”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers suggest that the atmosphere could be enhanced with elements like flickering lights or the presence of mold and stains, which would contribute to a more immersive and unsettling environment.
- “Maybe a flickering light or mold/stains would add to the whole atmosphere.”