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Hands-On with Outland on PC

Justin Reynolds

With little to improve on its original release, (see our review of Outland for consoles) the Steam version serves more or less as a port of the same experience console players got in 2011. Housemarque stated that the game received improvements to the campaign co-op mode and checkpoint system, but during my time playing, I didn't notice that much of a difference - not that there were noticeable flaws to begin with.

Outland Hits PC This Month

Justin Reynolds

We loved Outland when it first launched in 2011 on consoles, and with improvements to the co-op campaign and checkpoint system in its Steam release, we suspect that love will only grow. Outland features stunning graphics with hand-painted backgrounds, and an original soundtrack we don't mind listening to again and again.

Playstation Plus Adds Outland

Sam Tyler

The PSN Plus scheme seemed a little too good to be true when it was launched, but Sony have stayed true to their word and are offering more and more free games for people who join. This week sees the addition of the 2 player co-op title Outland, to add the already co-op heavy list of 'free' games.

Outland Warping to PSN June 14th

Jim McLaughlin

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Outland Co-Op Review

Andrew Gaskill

Outland is a stunning new platformer crafted by the makers of Dead Nation. Players use light and dark energy to solve puzzles and traverse the gorgeous environments. Is it worth taking a friend along for the journey? Find out in our review.

Outland Gets a Release Date and Co-Op Trailer

Nick Puleo

Housemarque's next co-op title after Dead Nation is called Outland. The two player co-op action platformer sports a unique art style set in a mythical world. The game puts players in control of of a man who is trying to bridge the world between its ancient past and possible destruction.

New Screens for Outland, A Co-Op Title From the Makers of Dead Nation

Andrew Gaskill

When Ubisoft announced Outland last September, the lack of co-op kept it off our radar. At PAX East, game producer Adam Sarasohn revealed that there would be two player online support. Outland just blipped. Housemarque, the developers of the excellent Dead Nation, are bringing the game to the XBLA and the PSN. The gameplay has been compared to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, as well as Ikaruga. The visuals invoke the minimalist look of Limbo, or Patapon. The title promotes acrobatic exploration with an added kick of bullet hell. You play as yet another Everyman called forth to save the day. There is a light and dark dichotomy at play in the game world. Enemies take on a red or blue color, while players will be able to switch between red and blue energy alignments on the fly. When a player is red they are immune to red dangers, but vulnerable to blue enemies, and vice versa.