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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Outer Terror
| title = Outer Terror
| image = OTLOGO.png
| image =
| developer = Salt & Pixel LLC
| developer = Salt & Pixel
| publisher = {{ubl|PC: VoxPop Games, Inc.|Console: Ratalaika Games S.L.}}
| publisher = VoxPop Games
| platforms = {{ubl|[[Windows]]}}[[PlayStation 5|PlayStation 4/5]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox X/S]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
| platforms = {{ubl|[[Windows]]}}[[PlayStation 5|PlayStation 4/5]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox X/S]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
| released = {{ubl|PC: April 20, 2023|Console: April 12 2024}}
| released = April 20, 2023, April 12, 2024
| genre = [[Roguelike]], [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]]
| genre = [[Roguelike]], [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multi-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multi-player]]
| engine = Construct 3
| engine = Construct 3
| designer = Brandon Rodriguez
| artist = Joe Roman (Chito)
| composer = Cori Branch
| writer = {{ubl|Brandon Rodriguez|Marc Anthony Rodriguez|Connor Riley}}
| producer = {{ubl|Marc Anthony Rodriguez|Connor Riley}}
}}
}}


'''''Outer Terror''''' is a [[roguelike]], horde [[Shooter game|shooter]], [[bullet hell]] video game developed by Salt & Pixel LLC and published by VoxPop Games, Inc for PC and Ratalaika Games S.L. for the console porting.<ref name="one">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon|title=Outer Terror, An Arcade Bullet Hell Homage To B-Movie Horror, Hits PC Soon|first=Wesley|last=LeBlanc|magazine=Game Informer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206040036/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon |archive-date=2022-12-06 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Outer Terror |url=https://www.ign.com/games/outer-terror |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Outer Terror''''' is a [[roguelike]], horde [[Shooter game|shooter]], [[bullet hell]] video game developed by Salt & Pixel and published by VoxPop Games.<ref name="one">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon|title=Outer Terror, An Arcade Bullet Hell Homage To B-Movie Horror, Hits PC Soon|first=Wesley|last=LeBlanc|magazine=Game Informer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206040036/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/11/01/outer-terror-an-arcade-bullet-hell-homage-to-b-movie-horror-hits-pc-soon |archive-date=2022-12-06 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The game is structured as a [[Pulp magazine|pulp-horror]] anthology series, where each level is its own self-contained comic book styled story. It features both online and offline [[Cooperative video game|co-op play]].<ref name="one" /><ref name="two">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today|title=Outer Terror Is Like Vampire Survivors Meets Pulp Action Horror &#124; New Gameplay Today|first=Wesley|last=LeBlanc|magazine=Game Informer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322204428/https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today |archive-date=2023-03-22 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The game is structured as a [[Pulp magazine|pulp-horror]] anthology series, where each level is its own self-contained comic book styled story. It features both online and offline [[Cooperative video game|co-op play]].<ref name="one" /><ref name="two">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today|title=Outer Terror Is Like Vampire Survivors Meets Pulp Action Horror|first=Wesley|last=LeBlanc|magazine=Game Informer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322204428/https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2022/11/21/outer-terror-is-like-vampire-survivors-meets-pulp-action-horror-new-gameplay-today |archive-date=2023-03-22 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


''Outer Terror'' was released on [[Microsoft Windows]] on April 20, 2023.<ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/videos/outer-terror-official-release-date-trailer|title=Outer Terror - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN|date=March 28, 2023|via=www.ign.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418104219/https://www.ign.com/videos/outer-terror-official-release-date-trailer |archive-date=2023-04-18 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' was released on [[Microsoft Windows]] on April 20, 2023.<ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/videos/outer-terror-official-release-date-trailer|title=Outer Terror - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN|date=March 28, 2023|via=www.ign.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418104219/https://www.ign.com/videos/outer-terror-official-release-date-trailer |archive-date=2023-04-18 |url-status=live}}</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
''Outer Terror'''s core gameplay has been described as a "[[bullet hell]] with roguelite elements."
''Outer Terror'''s core gameplay has been described as a "[[bullet hell]] with roguelite elements."


The player takes control of an automatically attacking character and is set against waves of continuously spawning enemies. Players can survive the waves for a set period of time or complete quests for alternate win conditions. The game shares various similarities to the 2003 game, [[Crimsonland]]
The player takes control of an automatically attacking character and is set against waves of continuously spawning enemies. Players can survive the waves for a set period of time or complete quests for alternate win conditions. The game shares various similarities to the 2003 game, [[Crimsonland]]


Every chapter features a different pair of playable characters, as the game was designed with co-op play in mind. Each of the 10 playable characters has a unique ability and a different starting weapon.
Every chapter features a different pair of playable characters, as the game was designed with co-op play in mind. Each of the 10 playable characters has a unique ability and a different starting weapon.


The player can also choose to take manual aim allowing them to control the direction most weapons fire.
The player can also choose to take manual aim allowing them to control the direction most weapons fire.


The player can stack different weapons together for a more powerful effect, although weapons and upgrades are randomized.<ref name="one" /><ref name="two" />
The player can stack different weapons together for a more powerful effect, although weapons and upgrades are randomized.<ref name="one" /><ref name="two" />
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== Development ==
== Development ==
''Outer Terror'' was designed as a spiritual successor to one of Salt & Pixel's earlier games, "''Gray Death''", which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021.<ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecgview.com/p/voxpop-games|title=VoxPop Games|first=Bill|last=Long|website=www.thecgview.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418060001/https://www.thecgview.com/p/voxpop-games |archive-date=2023-04-18 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangoria.com/original/goreplay-retro-gaming-is-deadly-in-new-transmedia-experience-sitra-achra/|title=GorePlay: Retro Gaming Is Deadly In New Transmedia Experience Sitra Achra|website=FANGORIA |date=September 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417133505/https://www.fangoria.com/original/goreplay-retro-gaming-is-deadly-in-new-transmedia-experience-sitra-achra/ |archive-date=2023-04-17 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' was designed as a spiritual successor to one of Salt & Pixel's earlier games, "''Gray Death''", which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021.<ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecgview.com/p/voxpop-games|title=VoxPop Games|first=Bill|last=Long|website=www.thecgview.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418060001/https://www.thecgview.com/p/voxpop-games |archive-date=2023-04-18 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangoria.com/original/goreplay-retro-gaming-is-deadly-in-new-transmedia-experience-sitra-achra/|title=GorePlay: Retro Gaming Is Deadly In New Transmedia Experience Sitra Achra|website=FANGORIA |date=September 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417133505/https://www.fangoria.com/original/goreplay-retro-gaming-is-deadly-in-new-transmedia-experience-sitra-achra/ |archive-date=2023-04-17 |url-status=live}}</ref>


''Outer Terror'' was published by VoxPop Games, and it was the first original game to make use of VoxPop's middleware tools, and the first to be funded through VoxPop's Indie Fund. The version of the game available on the VoxPop Games' store will contain exclusive content.<ref name="one" /><ref name="eight">{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/|title=VoxPop Games forms indie game fund and adds ex-Rockstar veteran as adviser|date=September 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208175222/https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/ |archive-date=2023-02-08 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' was published by VoxPop Games, and it was the first original game to make use of VoxPop's middleware tools, and the first to be funded through VoxPop's Indie Fund. The version of the game available on the VoxPop Games' store will contain exclusive content.<ref name="one" /><ref name="eight">{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/|title=VoxPop Games forms indie game fund and adds ex-Rockstar veteran as adviser|date=September 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208175222/https://venturebeat.com/games/voxpop-games-forms-indie-game-fund-and-adds-ex-rockstar-veteran-as-adviser/ |archive-date=2023-02-08 |url-status=live}}</ref>


''Outer Terror'' was featured as part of the ''[[Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting|MOME]]'' (Made in New York) New York State Pavilion demo booth at GDC 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-28 |title=Get Ahead of the Game! Join New York State's Pavilion for the 2023 Game Developers Conference {{!}} Empire State Development |url=https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/esd-blog/join-nys-pavilion-2023-game-developers-conference |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=esd.ny.gov |language=en}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' was featured as part of the ''[[Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting|MOME]]'' (Made in New York) New York State Pavilion demo booth at GDC 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-28 |title=Get Ahead of the Game! Join New York State's Pavilion for the 2023 Game Developers Conference {{!}} Empire State Development |url=https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/esd-blog/join-nys-pavilion-2023-game-developers-conference |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=esd.ny.gov |language=en}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Johanna Koziol of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' criticized ''Outer Terror'' for its lack of quality-of-life features, but praised the game's core gameplay loop, tone, and characters, saying "''Outer Terror''<nowiki/>'s unique horror spin on the rouge-lite genre makes it a breath of fresh air.".<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/outer-terror-pc-review/|title=Outer Terror Review: Frightening, Frustrating Fun|first=Joanna|last=Koziol|date=April 20, 2023|website=ScreenRant |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427040523/https://screenrant.com/outer-terror-pc-review/ |archive-date=2023-04-27 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Johanna Koziol of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' criticized ''Outer Terror'' for its lack of quality-of-life features, but praised the game's core gameplay loop, tone, and characters, saying "''Outer Terror''<nowiki/>'s unique horror spin on the rouge-lite genre makes it a breath of fresh air.".<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/outer-terror-pc-review/|title=Outer Terror Review: Frightening, Frustrating Fun|first=Joanna|last=Koziol|date=April 20, 2023|website=ScreenRant |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427040523/https://screenrant.com/outer-terror-pc-review/ |archive-date=2023-04-27 |url-status=live}}</ref>

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Thomas Wilde of ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' praised ''Outer Terror'''s retro comic book aesthetic and co-op features, but referred to the game as "consistently under baked," and criticized the game for its early release glitches and animation errors.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3760492/how-outer-terror-takes-bullet-heaven-to-bullet-hell-review/|title=How 'Outer Terror' Takes Bullet Heaven to Bullet Hell [Review]|first=Thomas|last=Wilde|date=May 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503232746/https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3760492/how-outer-terror-takes-bullet-heaven-to-bullet-hell-review/ |archive-date=2023-05-03 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[New York Game Awards|New York Video Game Critic's Circle]] (NYVGCC) gave the title praise and wrote "''Outer Terror'' is not the sort of game that will hold your hand and guide you step by step. There is no going back once you accept, which is part of the thrill. This game is entertaining and imaginative, and the narrative and the natural world are absolutely original."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=The Insight: This Horror-Oriented Horde Shooter Gave Khloe A Whole Lot Of Outer Terror |url=https://nygamecritics.com/2023/06/06/the-insight-this-horror-oriented-horde-shooter-gave-khloe-a-whole-lot-of-outer-terror/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |language=en}}</ref>


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Thomas Wilde of ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' praised ''Outer Terror'''s retro comic book aesthetic and co-op features, but referred to the game as "consistently under baked," and criticized the game for its early release glitches and animation errors.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3760492/how-outer-terror-takes-bullet-heaven-to-bullet-hell-review/|title=How 'Outer Terror' Takes Bullet Heaven to Bullet Hell [Review]|first=Thomas|last=Wilde|date=May 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503232746/https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3760492/how-outer-terror-takes-bullet-heaven-to-bullet-hell-review/ |archive-date=2023-05-03 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' was nominated for an 13th Annual [[New York Game Awards|New York Video Game Critic's Circle]] (NYVGCC) New York Video Game Award, under the category of ''Chumley's Speakeasy Best Hidden Gem'' <ref>{{Cite web |title=Alan Wake II and Baldur's Gate 3 lead 2024 New York Game Awards nominees |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/alan-wake-ii-and-baldur-s-gate-3-lead-2024-new-york-game-awards-nominees |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=www.gamedeveloper.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-05 |title=Awards! Here Are ALL The Nominees For The 13th Annual New York Game Awards! |url=https://nygamecritics.com/2024/01/05/awards-here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-13th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=nygamecritics.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaser |first=Rachel |date=2024-01-09 |title=New York Game Awards 2024 nominees include Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/new-york-game-awards-2024-nominees-include-hi-fi-rush-starfield/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-01-04 |title=2024 New York Game Awards Reveals Full List Of Nominees |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/2024-new-york-game-awards-reveals-full-list-of-nominees/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref>


''Outer Terror'' for PC stands at a 73 overall [[Metacritic]] score as of April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Outer Terror |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/outer-terror/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' for PC stands at a 73 overall [[Metacritic]] score as of April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Outer Terror |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/outer-terror/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref>


''Outer Terror'' has been released on home console release on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch on April 12th, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-03-26 |title=Horror Game Outer Terror Comes To Consoles In Mid-April |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/horror-game-outer-terror-comes-to-consoles-in-mid-april/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mike |date=2024-03-27 |title=Lovecraftian Horde Shooter 'Outer Terror' Heads to Consoles April 12 [Trailer] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3806288/lovecraftian-horde-shooter-outer-terror-heads-to-consoles-april-12-trailer/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/outer-terror-official-console-launch-trailer |title=Outer Terror - Official Console Launch Trailer - IGN |date=2024-04-12 |language=en |access-date=2024-04-12 |via=www.ign.com}}</ref>
''Outer Terror'' released for home console on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch on April 12, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comments |first=Gavin Sheehan {{!}} |date=2024-03-26 |title=Horror Game Outer Terror Comes To Consoles In Mid-April |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/horror-game-outer-terror-comes-to-consoles-in-mid-april/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mike |date=2024-03-27 |title=Lovecraftian Horde Shooter 'Outer Terror' Heads to Consoles April 12 [Trailer] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3806288/lovecraftian-horde-shooter-outer-terror-heads-to-consoles-april-12-trailer/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 17:38, 4 August 2024

Outer Terror
Developer(s)Salt & Pixel
Publisher(s)VoxPop Games
EngineConstruct 3
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch
ReleaseApril 20, 2023, April 12, 2024
Genre(s)Roguelike, Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, Multi-player

Outer Terror is a roguelike, horde shooter, bullet hell video game developed by Salt & Pixel and published by VoxPop Games.[1]

The game is structured as a pulp-horror anthology series, where each level is its own self-contained comic book styled story. It features both online and offline co-op play.[1][2]

Outer Terror was released on Microsoft Windows on April 20, 2023.[3]

Gameplay

[edit]

Outer Terror's core gameplay has been described as a "bullet hell with roguelite elements."

The player takes control of an automatically attacking character and is set against waves of continuously spawning enemies. Players can survive the waves for a set period of time or complete quests for alternate win conditions. The game shares various similarities to the 2003 game, Crimsonland

Every chapter features a different pair of playable characters, as the game was designed with co-op play in mind. Each of the 10 playable characters has a unique ability and a different starting weapon.

The player can also choose to take manual aim allowing them to control the direction most weapons fire.

The player can stack different weapons together for a more powerful effect, although weapons and upgrades are randomized.[1][2]

The game features both offline and online co-op.[1][2]

Development

[edit]

Outer Terror was designed as a spiritual successor to one of Salt & Pixel's earlier games, "Gray Death", which was previously published on the VoxPop Games platform in 2021.[4][5]

Outer Terror was published by VoxPop Games, and it was the first original game to make use of VoxPop's middleware tools, and the first to be funded through VoxPop's Indie Fund. The version of the game available on the VoxPop Games' store will contain exclusive content.[1][6]

Outer Terror was featured as part of the MOME (Made in New York) New York State Pavilion demo booth at GDC 2023.[7]

Reception

[edit]

Johanna Koziol of Screen Rant criticized Outer Terror for its lack of quality-of-life features, but praised the game's core gameplay loop, tone, and characters, saying "Outer Terror's unique horror spin on the rouge-lite genre makes it a breath of fresh air.".[8]

Thomas Wilde of Bloody Disgusting praised Outer Terror's retro comic book aesthetic and co-op features, but referred to the game as "consistently under baked," and criticized the game for its early release glitches and animation errors.[9]

Outer Terror for PC stands at a 73 overall Metacritic score as of April 2024.[10]

Outer Terror released for home console on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch on April 12, 2024[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e LeBlanc, Wesley. "Outer Terror, An Arcade Bullet Hell Homage To B-Movie Horror, Hits PC Soon". Game Informer. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c LeBlanc, Wesley. "Outer Terror Is Like Vampire Survivors Meets Pulp Action Horror". Game Informer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Outer Terror - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN". March 28, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023 – via www.ign.com.
  4. ^ Long, Bill. "VoxPop Games". www.thecgview.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "GorePlay: Retro Gaming Is Deadly In New Transmedia Experience Sitra Achra". FANGORIA. September 2, 2021. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "VoxPop Games forms indie game fund and adds ex-Rockstar veteran as adviser". September 19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Get Ahead of the Game! Join New York State's Pavilion for the 2023 Game Developers Conference | Empire State Development". esd.ny.gov. October 28, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  8. ^ Koziol, Joanna (April 20, 2023). "Outer Terror Review: Frightening, Frustrating Fun". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023.
  9. ^ Wilde, Thomas (May 1, 2023). "How 'Outer Terror' Takes Bullet Heaven to Bullet Hell [Review]". Archived from the original on May 3, 2023.
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