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Outlast 2 – reviews and rating

Outlast 2 has an average rating of 79% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10). The game was released on April 24, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 76, players on RAWG rate the game 73%.

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What critics praise
„Developer Red Barrels has offered an excellent step in this universe with Outlast 2. Choosing a different environment and adapting to those settings to help create a truly terrifying experience was successful.“

Game info

Release date
Apr 24, 2017
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieAdventureAction
Developer
Red Barrels
Publisher
Red Barrels
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Outlast 2?

Outlast 2 has an average rating of 79% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10).

When was Outlast 2 released?

Outlast 2 was released on April 24, 2017.

What platforms is Outlast 2 available on?

Outlast 2 is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Outlast 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Outlast 2.

Is Outlast 2 worth playing?

Mostly yes. Outlast 2 has an average rating of 79% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Outlast 2?

Games similar to Outlast 2 are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #303 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 57 % of games
  • #17 of 37 games released in 2017 on Xbox One better than 56 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 79%
  • Foreign critics9 reviews 75%
  • MetacriticMetascore 76%
  • Players (RAWG)237 votes 73%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 15 %
  • Recommended 51 %
  • Meh 26 %
  • Skip 8 %

237 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 24, 2017
Developer Red Barrels has offered an excellent step in this universe with Outlast 2. Choosing a different environment and adapting to those settings to help create a truly terrifying experience was successful. Adding some narrative to the game is a step in the right direction. The linearity of the game is detrimental, but does not kill the experience.  This game has a little longer playtime than the...

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