Look Outside

Look Outside is the first RPG Maker game I think I've played, and I gotta say, it sets the bar really high. Something came from space and it's transforming anybody who witnesses it into eldritch abominations. Go explore your apartment building, meet a diverse host of characters, fight weird monsters, and maybe figure out what's going on along the way. It's a simple premise done well with a lot of charm. The spritework is definitely impressive. Nearly every friend and foe is visually distinct and elaborate in their design, as one would expect of a Lovecraft-inspired game. I know you can't truly represent cosmic horror in visual mediums because it then becomes comprehensible, and as such ceases to be cosmic horror, but iunno, this is probably some of the best "incomprehensible" art you can get. No RPG is complete without a highly competent soundtrack, and Look Outside meets that expectation. Lots of good tunes here, and a solid balance between ominous, melancholic music, and classic invigorating fight fanfares. Replayability was another expectation I had given this game's survival horror tag, and it once again gets a thumbs-up. There are at least a dozen different party members (probably more), multiple endings, many different weapons to find, optional skills and character builds, and a lot of hidden content that you'd probably miss on a first playthrough. It's even a bit of a double-edged sword in that you're not guaranteed to hear some of the best music in the game if you aren't thorough enough. It's not perfect; there are some regions I'd tweak and minor oversights that I think could be addressed. It also probably won't scare you unless you're really easy to spook, or creepy spritework does more than just unsettle you. But the "horror" here is less of a highlight and more of gateway into the weird and fascinating world this game has to offer. Besides that, it looks great, sounds great, plays great, is paced well, and has lots to do. Great stuff, and absolutely worth the modest price of $12.99. Give it a try.

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METEEEEOOOOR STRIKEEEEE!!!! Enough said.

jOGASSO

if you've at all considered playing this game, please play it. However good you [b]might[/b] think this game will be, it is far better. I am deep into a second playthrough of this game and already planning a third and maybe fourth. This game only continues to surprise, delight, and affect me.

phenomnenal game 10/10 explore play embrace grow you brain

beautiful story with amazing characters. like undertale mixed with fear and hunger, with a perfect mix of each. i love this game so much