{"id":37882,"date":"2021-05-21T15:26:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T22:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=37882"},"modified":"2021-06-15T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T21:09:11","slug":"outbreak-endless-nightmares-is-out-now-on-all-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=37882","title":{"rendered":"“Outbreak: Endless Nightmares” Is Out Now On All Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Outbreak: Endless Nightmares<\/strong><\/em> is finally here and it is out on PlayStation 4<\/a>\/5<\/a><\/strong>, Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>, Xbox Series X\/S<\/strong><\/a>, Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/strong> and Steam<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This installment in the Outbreak series provides a huge leap in quality for fans of the horror franchise. Dead Drop Studios<\/strong> has added roguelike gameplay and it comes with some startling consequences. Replay value has been greatly increased due the more challenging “anomalies.” Returning fans will know that each anomaly comes with their own powerful weapons, bits of story, and of course deadly puzzles. For the first time in the Outbreak franchise, motion captured animations will be introduced. Outbreak: Endless Nightmares will also include much improved real-time lighting, higher texture rates that will look great on those 4K screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead Drop Studios has also mentioned that the game will officially include free post-launch DLC and that more info will be released in the coming months. They also revealed that a special bundle containing all six titles in the Outbreak franchise is now available to purchase on PlayStation<\/a> and Xbox<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evan Wolbach <\/strong>, founder of Dead Drop Studios, described the game as “a new beginning for the Outbreak series.<\/em>” This is what he said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/em>Outbreak: Endless Nightmares\u00a0is a new beginning for the\u00a0<\/em>Outbreak\u00a0series. I put everything on the line this time around \u2013 creating a much more narrative-driven game while also placing the spotlight on replay-ability. On the technical side, the envelope was pushed pretty hard on this one. Next-gen consoles offer gobs of RAM and real grunt on the CPU front \u2013 making 4K finally possible \u2013 but I didn\u2019t leave current-gen behind. The Nintendo Switch, for example, is well-served with a solid port that I\u2019m incredibly proud of!\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Per the official description on the PlayStation Store<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outbreak: Endless Nightmares twists the series’ survival horror gameplay by adding elements of roguelike gameplay. You’ll need to explore, hunt for supplies, uncover clues, and fight your way through each anomaly \u2013 each consisting of semi-procedurally generated instances where both the environment, and the undead, are out to kill you!<\/em> Immediately after the events of Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles, you find yourself trapped within the remains of Arzt Memorial Hospital \u2013 the hub to organize your inventory and storage cache, level up your character, or just to take a breather before venturing back out into the chaos. There\u2019s more to discover in the world besides murderous hordes of the undead \u2013 find the journals scattered about to learn more about the outbreak and ultimately where to find refuge! Don\u2019t think death can save you \u2013 every time you die, you’ll awake trapped in this nexus. Outbreak: Endless Nightmares focuses on extreme replayability by offering multiple character options \u2013 each with their own abilities, upgrade paths and more! Each time you venture into the anomaly, it\u2019ll change and become increasingly difficult as you grow in power. You’ll need to think carefully about what weapons, healing items, and other supplies you’ll bring along. If you’re lucky, you may find storage caches that give you access to your expanded inventory, and offer an opportunity to restock. But it’s all on you to search your environment for supplies. If you run out… your fate is sealed!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game also includes a great deal of new and improved features. You can check those out below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Something old, something new:\u00a0Experience the\u00a0Outbreak\u00a0series\u2019 signature classic survival action with the perfect mix of roguelike gameplay.<\/li>
  • Ever-expanding world:\u00a0Explore a massive, semi-procedurally generated world that expands as the game progresses! Talk to NPCs, visit shops, etc.<\/li>
  • Three camera angles:\u00a0Choose a view that works for you \u2013 fixed camera, over the shoulder \u2013 or first-person.<\/li>
  • Tactical camera\/photo mode:\u00a0Take beautiful pictures with the tactical camera or use photo mode to scan for anything dangerous nearby!<\/li>
  • Death isn\u2019t the end:\u00a0Death returns you to the Hub with most of your inventory intact \u2013 along with experience and money.<\/li>
  • Semi-procedurally generated dungeons:\u00a0Revisit anomaly dungeons multiple times to find different traps, enemies, puzzles, challenges \u2013 and loot!<\/li>
  • Co-op gameplay:\u00a0Fight the nightmare with a friend in two-player split-screen co-op.<\/li>
  • Character options:\u00a0Choose from 6 unique characters \u2013 each with their own backstory, stats, and ability loadouts.<\/li>
  • Crafting:\u00a0Dismantle, repair, and upgrade weapons; build ammo through gunpowder; and combine healing items to create new formulas and more!<\/li>
  • Multiple game modes:\u00a0Choose from 5 gameplay modes \u2013 Standard, Ironman, Randomizer, Lost Hope, and Easy Mode.<\/li>
  • Uncover the story:\u00a0Search through notes and logs to read more from Lydia\u2019s journal and piece together the past and future of the outbreak.<\/li>
  • Late game content:\u00a0Face a randomly-generated dungeon of extreme danger near the end of the game and try multiple New Game Plus modes after completing the story.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You can watch the official trailer for Outbreak: Endless Nightmare below<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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