Terrence Johnson
ZTGDThe Outlast Trials (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 4/5/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 5/18/2023
The Outlast Trials
The Outlast Trials is a survival horror game you can play by yourself or with other players online. You'll have to survive the twisted, sadistic and bizarre experiments of the Murkoff Corporation, alone or in a group up to 4 players.
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- Red Barrels
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- Red Barrels
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Critic avg
70
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 70 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Mark Steighner
COGconnectedThe Outlast Trials Review – Gory Fest for Four
Published 3/19/2024
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80
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionThe Outlast Trials - Oh Doctor! (Review)
Published 3/10/2024
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75
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Read originalUle Lopez
WccftechThe Outlast Trials Review – The Rich Man’s Lethal Company
Published 3/5/2024
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Read originalJasmine Gould-Wilson
GamesRadar+The Outlast Trials review | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 3/4/2024
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Read originalThe Outlast Trials Review
Published 3/4/2024
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Read originalTommy Holloway
PlayStation UniverseThe Outlast Trials Review (PS5) - Trials And Tribulations - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/4/2024
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsThe Outlast Trials review: Unalive Service
Published 3/4/2024
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Read originalBrie Hoban
Game RantThe Outlast Trials Review
Published 3/4/2024
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Read originalMark Delaney
GameSpotThe Outlast Trials Review - Immersion Therapy
Published 3/4/2024
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