Outlast designer says that one playtester was so upset by the horror series they 'ran out of the studio to go cry…
Red Barrels co-founder Phillipe Morin discussed the intense and graphic nature of the Outlast series, noting that some playtesters have been so affected they left the studio in tears. The company prioritizes transparency about its content during recruitment, though some individuals have still found the material too disturbing to continue working there. Despite the challenging content, the Outlast series has achieved significant commercial success.
- Entities
- Topic: Playtest
- Game: The Outlast Trials
- Company: Red Barrels
- Person: Philippe Morin
- Game: Outlast
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Horror Games
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