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Outlast designer says that one playtester was so upset by the horror series they 'ran out of the studio to go cry outside' and didn't return
"We always make sure that people are fully aware of the kind of content we create," says director Philippe Morin.
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Director Philippe Morin says Red Barrels ensures everyone knows the extreme content it creates for the Outlast series, which is noted for graphic violence, gore and nudity that exceed typical horror game standards. Morin noted that the intense material has frightened not only players but also people working at the studio. He recounted a specific incident in which a playtester became so upset by the series that they fled the studio to cry outside and never came back. This anecdote highlights the series’ reputation for pushing horror boundaries beyond the virtual experience.
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