Outbreak The New Nightmare Review (PlayStation 4)
Return to the roots of co-op survival horror as you face monstrous hordes, scrounge for supplies and attempt to survive the nightmare. You have one life. Make it count.
Pros:
- Decent graphics.
- 8.11gb download size.
- Local co op splitscreen.
- Platinum trophy.
- Zombie survival gameplay.
- Four difficulties-normal, hard, biohazard, and nightmare. Each adjusts damage and item availability.
- Controller scheme-modern or classic tank controls.
- Six playable characters-Lydia, Kane, Ivy, Harry, Hank, and Elena. Each character has their own traits and special abilities.
- Turn/look sensitivity slider.
- Resident Evil inspired.
- Three game modes-campaign, onslaught, and experiments.
- Campaign-six chapters to play through.
- Onslaught-find supplies/materials and survive against hordes of zombies.
- Experiments-game variations of set pieces and story content remixes.
- All levels and modes are unlocked from the start.
- Tutorial mission-optional.
- Vertical or horizontal split-screen option.
- Each character has their own upgrade tree.
- Full item management system where you can equip/use/combine items.
- Anything you can pick up is highlighted.
- Set camera angles.
- You have access to the map of the whole level from the off.
- Big open style levels.
- Play how you want.
- Plays in third-person perspective.
- Full 360 degrees turning and you can aim the torch up and down.
- Playtime counter in the menu.
Cons:
- No Invert axis option.
- The menu is a box of tiny text and buttons.
- Initially quite overwhelming with all the choice.
- No online co-op.
- Not the fastest loading times.
- You have to stand still to use the torch.
- Aiming has no sights so you are never sure if you are shooting the right way or person.
- The tutorial just throws stuff at you with little guidance or help and feels kinda useless.
- Small inventory system at the start.
- Occasional screen tearing.
- The slowdown in places.
- Set camera angles.
- The dark game even with the brightness jacked up.
