The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials is a first-person horror game in the universe of the famous series, where this time the focus is on co-op. You can pass the tests alone, but in company the idea is revealed more fully. The trials begin as tests of endurance and gradually turn into hunts. As you progress, new rooms with traps and clues open up. The plot centers on the Murkoff company, which is engaged in inhumane experiments. Prisoners are forced to perform tasks while observing their behavior and reactions. Each series of tests takes place in new rooms with their own traps. Each stage consists of short tasks: connect cables, find documents or start a mechanism. You have to escape by flight and stealth: there is almost nothing to fight with, so it’s better to hide, turn off the lights and leave in time. Mistakes are punished harshly, and allies can either help or let you down. Light and noise give away the hero, so turn on the flashlight with caution. You have to save your allies quickly, otherwise time is lost. Between tasks, heroes customize their equipment and buy skills like acceleration or improved hearing. The updates brought new challenges, rooms, and enemies, and the difficulty adjusted to the group's experience. Between tests, scenes with company employees are shown, explaining the essence of the experiment. For those players who want to go through the co-op with a chill, these tests are suitable. The game was released gradually, and the servers are still working after the release. Reviews praise the co-op, but warn of violent scenes.