Outlast: Whistleblower

Game Info

Whistleblower starts the story that led to Outlast, and stretches past the events of the first game to show the true final chapter in the story of Mount Massive Asylum. Outlast: Whistleblower follows the story of Waylon Park, the software engineer under contract with the Murkoff Corporation who emails journalists around the world - including Miles Upshur - at the beginning of Outlast. You'll meet Waylon a few weeks into his time at Mount Massive, during which he has been unable to even contact his wife and son thanks to strict security protocols. Having developed a deep-seated distrust of the profit-motivated scientists and doctors leading dangerous and irresponsible experiments on their patients, Waylon ends up setting events in motion that lead to the unmasking of Mount Massive's rotten core.

Name

Companies

Red Barrels

Released

5/6/2014

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Engines

Unreal Engine 3

Type

Adventure, Indie

Social Networks

0

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Reviews

Friday, January 24, 2025 5:20:36 PM

12 Steam users votes up

Frieren

Steam user

Outlast: Whistleblower DLC

Score: 9/10
Outlast's Whistleblower DLC is more of what we love about Outlast, with a few tweaks.
The story is amazingly integrated into the main game. As the title says, you now play the Whistleblower, who sent the tip to the protagonist of the main game. After being caught, he is then admitted into the Asylum as a patient. And when shit hits the fan, you are right there, in the thick of it. Disguised as just another patient. We of course have our faithful companion, the camcorder by our side again and are in for about 1 hour of extra outlast thrill. What you saw in the main game is beautifully connected to what you'll see here. You'll cross path you once did, before or after the character of the main game. You'll see the aftermath of your actions and the fallout of the main game's ending.
There are a handful of new antagonists, which i think definitely outbid the main game except for Dr. Trager. A lot more creative design and environments. Less lame jumpscares and more genius moments. Though sadly they couldn't have done a little more with the first enemy you'll meet. The gameplay stays the same and as thrilling as ever! But the repetitive bits of "Find 3 Valves", etc. are no more, and instead you'll encounter other nerve-wracking sections and objectives, while also exploring entirely new sections of the Asylum.
Summing up, Whistleblower is more of what made Outlast great, with some well needed finetuning. You'll get an extra hour of thrill, and a proper conclusion to the story, whilst also encountering a lot of "oh.. so that's why" moments along the path. Definitely a must for anyone who played the main game, though i also recommend getting it on sale with the main game.
Review of the main game: https://steamcommunity.com/id/frierenbeyondjourneysend/recommended/238320/
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