Lynn almost flies out the now open helicopter door but Blake manages to pull her back in at the last moment.Įverything becomes a blurry mess and then, BAM… crash landing. Suddenly, the helicopter starts careening uncontrollably in the air. But this wouldn’t be an Outlast game if everything didn’t go to shit.

It’s so remote that, apart from Microsoft Word not even recognizing the name, it can only be reached by helicopter or foot, and still gets its mail delivered by mule.īlake starts filming the intro and for a brief moment everything seems calm. After a Google search, I learned just how off-the-grid this place can get. We’re obviously in the middle of nowhere. Blake picks up the small handheld camera in front of him, the staple “weapon” of the Outlast franchise (and the closest thing you’re ever going to get to a weapon).Īs he starts filming, I can see nothing but the endless mountainous landscape of the Supai region stretching outside the helicopter window. The married couple eventually get past their argument and Lynn suggests they start recording the intro. All of this would be further echoed later in the game.

Outlast 2’s graphics are absolutely gorgeous, the character animations fluid and realistic, and the voice acting convincing and genuine. In this shot period I realise two things. I’ve only encountered Blake and Lynn for a few seconds but I’m already curious to know more about them. The characters feel at ease with each other and their conversation draws me in, immersing me in the moment. Blake’s wife, Lynn, is sitting across from him and for the next few seconds they launch into a small argument because he continuously said the name “Jessica” in his sleep. Suddenly, the scene changes and Blake finds himself sitting in a flying helicopter. I can hear the voice of a woman in distress. I press continue and for a moment the screen goes black. I’m excited to see how it will pan out but I’m not sure how long it will last. This will be the first time in an Outlast title you will have a companion. Neither of you are fighters navigate the horrors waiting for you in the desert, you only choices are to run, hide, or die.” You are Blake Langermann, her husband, assistant, and cameraman. “Lynn Langermann is an investigative journalist seeking the answers behind a pregnant woman murdered under impossible circumstances in rural Arizona.

Please enjoy.” A small hint of nostalgia stirs within me as I read those last two words.Īs they fade away I am presented with a small paragraph setting the premise of the story: Entry #1 – Welcome to the hillbilly nightmareĪs I start the game I am met with a familiar sight, a short line reading: “ Outlast 2 contains intense violence, gore, graphic sexual content and strong language. I will be going into a lot of detail so there will be minor spoilers ahead. In this review diary I will be documenting my experience as I search for these answers… hopefully effectively supressing my fears as I do so.

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