Outside In - The Ultimate Friendship Test
- November 12, 2020
- togethergames
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Outside In - The Ultimate Friendship Test" is an asymmetrical 2-player co-op game where one player navigates inside a sick cat's body to destroy viruses, while the other player stays outside to give directions and create vaccines. With hundreds of virus species and the potential to destroy friendships, this game offers a chaotic and stressful experience. The game has received positive reviews on Steam for its unique gameplay and impact on players' relationships.
Windows
Reviews
- Very fun and engaging co-op gameplay that emphasizes communication and teamwork.
- Challenging yet satisfying, with a unique concept that keeps players entertained.
- Great for building friendships through chaotic and humorous interactions.
- The game can be extremely difficult, leading to frustration and potential strain on friendships.
- Many players report bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, especially in later levels.
- Lacks matchmaking options, requiring players to have a friend with their own copy to play.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and creativity, offering fun mechanics and an exciting asymmetrical experience that encourages teamwork and chaos. However, players note a lack of variety and depth, leading to potential repetitiveness, and express a desire for more content to enhance the overall experience. While the base mechanics are straightforward, the challenge arises from resource management and communication, making it enjoyable yet in need of further development.
“Extremely fun with awesome teamwork and chaos... innovative mechanics and a good time.”
“Cheap, and exciting concept, love the asymmetrical gameplay.”
“The base mechanics aren't complex but combining it with micromanaging your resources and communication makes it a bit challenging at times.”
“Just it needs more variety and mechanics to not make it repetitive.”
“The game is very simple in gameplay and design, but what it does well is creativity.”
“As of 4/6/21 there's about 2 hours of gameplay in early access.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting its ability to generate hilarious moments through cooperative gameplay and creative communication. Descriptive challenges lead to amusing interactions as friends come up with quirky names for in-game elements, making the experience both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny adventure that thrives on teamwork and wit.
“I cannot wait for more of this game, it is both hilarious and challenging, and is an absolute blast with a good buddy.”
“Got this game with my buddy after watching Northernlion play it, and it is just as stressful and funny as you would expect.”
“Fun co-op game that requires good communication and leads to some funny moments as you try to describe what you're seeing in a way that your partner will understand.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, which can lead to frustrating experiences, especially in later levels. Players often find themselves losing progress due to clipping issues that hinder gameplay, requiring significant patience to overcome. While the game remains enjoyable, the instability detracts from the overall experience.
“It takes a ton of patience to try again and again, but by level 10 we just ran out of patience after the recap was consistently buggy.”
“Fun game, but way too many glitches.”
“You can definitely still win the game, it's just that you will undoubtedly have some runs where you spend 45 minutes on a level only for the last virus to have multiple clipping glitches that make it impossible to correctly identify it, thus leading to your loss.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story begins with a confusing introduction that may leave players puzzled, but it becomes clearer as they progress. Reviewers suggest that the developers should implement difficulty settings to enhance the experience in both story and impossible modes.
“The first story level or two are confusing, but you figure it out.”
“The developers should add difficulty settings before and/or between each level in both story and impossible mode in the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of camaraderie and joy, highlighting the wholesome fun experienced while playing with friends. This connection fosters positive feelings and enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
