Outside

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Outside is a single player action game. It was developed by ELECTROSTALIN ENTERTAINMENT and was released on September 28, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Outside - Is a first-person survival horror, Your main task is to survive at any cost or die at the hands of the maniac who lives in the region.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has potential and could become a solid experience with future updates.
The atmosphere is creepy and engaging, providing a sense of unease while exploring the dark forest.
Some players found enjoyment in the concept of being chased by a maniac and wolves, appreciating the survival horror elements.

The game is plagued by bugs, including major issues with mouse sensitivity and freezing during gameplay.
Many players criticized the lack of content and direction, describing the gameplay as boring and empty.
The game feels like an 'asset flip' with minimal original content, leading to disappointment among players.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story has potential, drawing on themes of psychological horror and isolation, but some players find it derivative and less compelling compared to existing narratives like the Russian sleep experiments. While the plot is intriguing, its execution may leave some wanting more, especially in light of the game's technical issues. Overall, the story is seen as a promising foundation that could benefit from further development and updates.
- “This game has potential; the genre of story-based single-player scary games is going to be a big thing in the near future. This one is built on the Unreal Engine, so it has a lot of promise if the content can be updated or new content created.”
- “The whole thing the plot revolves around!”
- “To be turned down in the sack so she can listen to a derivative story about prisoners being locked in a totally silent room for days until they kill each other and let out their own demonic selves, which was told much better in the Russian sleep experiments, sucked.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during the opening scene. While there is potential for improvement, especially given its Unreal Engine foundation, the current experience is marred by instability and sensitivity issues.
- “Game is buggy, broken and doesn't even get past the opening scene majority of the time before completely freezing up.”
- “This game has potential, but some things are a bit buggy and the sensitivity on the mouse is out of whack.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for feeling like a collection of pre-purchased assets and minimal interactive elements, lacking originality and depth.
- “It's pre-purchased models dumped into a pre-purchased map, with the bare minimum of gameplay to qualify as an original product.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The music in the game features a variety of Christmas songs prominently in the main menu, creating a festive atmosphere right from the start.
- “I bought the game on June 11th and played it the same day. The first thing I noticed was the variety of Christmas songs used for the main menu.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly diverse and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “The first thing I noticed was a variety of Christmas songs used for the main menu.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their impressive artwork, leaving players curious about the investment made in its visual design.
- “The game's artwork looks stunning, which makes me wonder how much they invested in it.”
- “The graphics are incredibly detailed and immersive, truly bringing the game world to life.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and smooth animations that enhance the overall experience.”