10 Video Game Franchises With Only ONE Good Game

With Resident Evil and Silent Hill cornering the survivor horror market for decades, it's difficult for similar titles to thrive.

But 2013's Outlast made an instant impression. Red Barrels' psychological chiller opens with a journalist investigating a story in a dilapidated asylum, only to learn it's been taken over by monstrous psychopaths.

What makes Outlast stand out over its peers is the fact you can't attack anyone, forcing you to sneak around enemies, lurk in shadows, or hide in lockers to avoid being murdered. Not only does this make the gaming experience more strategic, it elevates the fear factor exponentially. 

So, when Outlast 2 was announced, fans were curious to see what new developments and innovations it would bring to the table. However, the sequel went backwards, thanks to its scripted enemy AI, predictable jump-scares, and tedious chases sequences.

Now, one misfire isn't the end of the world. And The Outlast Trials prequel sounded intriguing, since it explores the story's deep lore. (It also boasts a four-player multiplayer, which is always a plus.)

Unfortunately, The Outlast Trials suffers from laborious missions, grindy gameplay, and imbalanced AI. It's also obvious the main campaign was primarily designed for co-op, as it's way too hard on single player.

Although the first Outlast is worth a go, there's no need to check out the rest.