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Outland
OutlandSwitch light and dark to conquer a mysterious world.
Schein
ScheinHarness light magic to uncover hidden worlds, solve puzzles, and battle beasts.
Overview
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Outland is an action platformer where you control a hero who can shift between light and dark forms. By matching your polarity to enemies and objects, you can destroy monsters, solve puzzles, and navigate treacherous terrain. The game blends fast‑paced combat with strategic platforming, offering single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑operative modes across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and Linux. With a unique polarity system, each level challenges you to think in two colors to survive.

Schein invites players to wield the power of light, revealing secret realms and navigating intricate platforming challenges. Its atmospheric art and haunting soundtrack create an immersive indie adventure. Solve clever puzzles, confront deadly beasts, and explore every hidden corner in this award‑winning single‑player experience, crafted by Zeppelin Studio for PC.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Indie platformer enthusiasts
Fans of challenging indie platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Housemarque
Zeppelin Studio
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Zeppelin Studio
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10++71%
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
85/100
85/100
General
release date
2011-04-27
2014-07-14
msrp
—
$9.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative polarity mechanic adds depth
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn art style
  • Multiple play modes including co‑op
  • Available on many platforms
  • Innovative light‑based mechanics
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Deep, rewarding puzzles
  • Engaging solo narrative
Cons
  • Learning curve for polarity system
  • Limited replay content after completion
  • No online multiplayer matchmaking
  • Limited length for some players
  • Occasional difficulty spikes
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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