Outbreak: The New Nightmare - Early Access Watcher -

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Published on July 24, 2017 6:06:02 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xMZBsWzrs

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Outbreak: The New Nightmare (2018)

Duration: 50:48

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Disclosure: This game copy was bought by the reviewer.

Reminiscent of the horror titles of the PS1 generation (Resident Evil), this co-op survival horror utilizes similar gameplay mechanics and focuses on scavenging for supplies in order to fight off the zombie hordes. Here is the problem: the controls are very fidgety and fight the player as much as the zombies do. The use of the tank control method was due to limitations of the time period and if judged today would be poorly received. That is why I am going to outright bash it over the head with a pill bottle made of lead. Tank controls mixed with poorly timed scene transitions do not work well. This makes trying to loot some items a downright nightmare as well.

Controls and movement aside, the visuals are decent with the lighting being the best aspect. Music is subpar, but it gets the job done. The game isn't scary by any means, but it looks the part. Shooting works, but the tank controls make it easy to miss your target if you decide to manually aim.

Modes include a survival mode and a general campaign of sorts, requiring the player to escape the facility. If you are interested, maybe wait for a steep sale.

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