“I walked across a charred baby pit in Outlast 2 and didn’t like it much,” is an unusual headline but one that captures the grim tone of Red Barrels Studio’s combat-less, duck-and-cover horror sequel. Those were Tim’s words from E3 last year.
From now through Thursday November 16 at 10am PT/6pm GMT, Outlast 2 is half price on Steam, should you wish to experience its scares for yourself.
Here’s James’ spoiler-free take on the game’s ending in relation to the above:
Long after the final minutes of Outlast 2, I felt queasy, uncertain that what I saw had actually happened. It’s one of the most bizarre ending sequences I’ve witnessed, tapping into a fear I’ve known since my first week at Sunday school. It’s not a fear about being hunted, artistic viscera spills, or neatly arranged corpses on spikes (though there’s plenty of that stuff). It’s fear of the drastic measures people will take to ensure their salvation, the burden of guilt, and whether or not the big guy up top exists and gives a damn.
And here’s its launch trailer:
At half price, Outlast 2 costs £11.49/$14.99. If you fancy spending a few quid more, the Outlast Trinity Bundle is also subject to a 68 percent discount—netting you the first game, its Whistleblower DLC, and Outlast 2 for £14.10/$18.69.
While set in the same universe, both games are unrelated. Besides, you know, all that gut-churning horror.