: You play as Miles Upshur , a journalist documenting the horrors of "Project Walrider," a secret mind-control experiment inspired by the real-life MKUltra program.
The core gameplay mechanics of (v1.0), released in 2013 by Red Barrels , revolve around a high-stakes survival experience where the player lacks any combat capabilities. Outlast [v1.0a]
The defining "feature" of this horror title is its system: : You play as Miles Upshur , a
: To navigate pitch-black corridors, you must use your camera’s night vision mode. This consumes limited battery life, forcing you to constantly scavenge for replacements to avoid being left in total darkness. : You play as Miles Upshur
: Unlike typical survival horror, you cannot fight back. You must hide, run, or sneak to survive encounters with homicidal patients in Mount Massive Asylum .