OUTBRK

Time for The Good, The Bad, and the UGLY review for OUTBRK (been a while since I've done one of these lol)
The Good-
- Online Storm Chasing with friends
- Realistic Scenarios (Albeit predictable once you start memorizing the patterns when the storm stats, would recommend a random storm generation system along side the scenarios to spice things up!)
- Intense moments

The Bad
- predictable weather patterns once you recognize a scenario (Some players spoil the fun for others)
- Not enough scenarios (I'm sure this will be addressed over time.) (Also also, would like to see a random storm generation system that could change things up from the usual scenarios or something.

The Ugly
- Some roads are not properly connected to the ground, giving them a floating in air look to them.
- hard to tell when a road is blocked due to debris as some of the downed trees/ power lines phase through the ground instead of being on the road properly.

The Verdict

I recommend this game as it has the potential to be one of the best storm chasing simulators out there. There's plenty of people to play with and the community is slowly growing!

The concept is great, I'm invested in the idea of this game. Its nearly unplayable though, especially with friends. 4/5 games with my buddy were a complete dud, it was very difficult to load into a game with each other. After 3 hours of trying we had one decent game. Their servers must be hosted on my late Grans "lucky" potato. Would not recommend at its current stage. Its fun though if everything goes smoothly. Works okay if you're solo.

While OUTBRK remains high potential, I cannot sincerely recommend it to *anybody*. The cloud tech in this game being a completely new invention prevents even an RTX 4070 from reaching a stable 60fps at Medium preset with DLSS Performance enabled.

At high settings, it brings 4090s to their knees and it just honestly is a game designed for systems that currently do not exist. That being combined with repetitive gameplay and a poor overall quality in every other model of the game. I currently give this a 2/10.

Doesn't help that whenever you raise concerns over the performance, devs (even 7 months post-release) will just reply with: "Well erm.. you're not a developer so your opinion isn't valid).

This is why a roblox game (even at 12am as of writing) has 8x the players (460 vs 55).

Really fun game, there's actually a lot more to this than other storm chasing games i've played. Having an objective or a goal in mind keeps me intrigued in playing and grinding this game out. I do agree with reviews about the graphics being not being fully optimized but that is what you get for an early access game. Do I agree with the pricing? Not really, it should be dropped to at least $25-20 for what the game currently is. When the game gets more content updates and such, then I would agree with the pricing. Regardless, I do enjoy this game a lot more and it is fun to play.

I get the feeling a lot of the 'not-recommended' reviews are missing something very important:

This is an extremely good game, both at its premise and its ambition. It is also an early access version of what could, and likely will, become the definitive storm chasing simulator of our time.

I think most of the negative reviews may lack an understanding and appreciation of just what this game really is.

It is, by far, the most realistic storm chasing simulator out there. Hands down. What this relatively small group of developers have done thus far is nothing short of amazing. Their vision is ambitious and the work they've put into it, and continue to put into it, is incredible - to say the very least. We have a huge open world map that simulates actual-world weather systems through scenarios that, while not procedurialy generated, are numerous enough that the feeling is there. Could one 'memorize' every single scenario and 'game' the system to achieve the best intercepts? Theoretically, yes. However, guess what? You're still playing the game of a storm chaser!

If someone were to ask me if this game was worth purchasing now? I'd say yes. At first glance, it seems 'simple'. This is a game that is easy to learn but can be difficult to master. There's something here for everyone, and for everyone there remains the crux of what will keep you playing - The Chase.

Utilizing the in-game systems and information to watch the scenario unfold and accurately predict where and when a supercell and subsequent tornado(s) will form is incredibly satisfying. What's more, being in the right place at the right time to intercept, document and report on the event while scrambling to keep yourself safe is nothing short of thrilling.

You'll never forget your first chase. And when others join you for the journey, you become a part of something even greater. You start to recognize names, you talk with players and you work together to create epic tales of adventure on the great plains that will have you taking screenshot after screenshot after screenshot and relishing the after-action report of your contributions, relieved that you survived and already hungry for the next chase. If you died along the way, you take the lessons learned and push on.

This is what the game is. It's not some AAA title that is more interested in forming a base for microtransactions to drain your wallet. These folks have painstakingly recreated the stage for some of the greatest gaming experiences you'll ever have.

They're working on a lot. This is only version 0.2. They're telling us what's to come and working to optimize the game, allow for smaller parties to chase together with your friends. There's more scenarios to come. More vehicles and ways to spend your hard-earned in-game currency.

Get the game. Watch the tutorial video. Jump in and keep an eye on the sky. This is a journey worth taking.

It is a great concept and has potential. However it is very basic at this time. I am not going to get a refund, however I do not think it is worth the $25 in its current state.

I refunded this only because i couldn't find any tornado's within the refund time frame during that i watched some videos on how to use the radar but i struggled to find anything so i just didn't enjoy it and wasn't risking a big £20 on something i wasn't sure on in the first place sorry.

For my short answer about this game. This game shouldn't be priced around $30, I think it should be between $8 to $15 just because of how bad the game play is.

The main part of earning money is painfully slow, even if you are doing very well. The graphical detail is sometimes weird and not well designed, even if on low texture setting (such as trees will have a blue glow on them.) The players movements/physics are awful. Just moving around and jumping noticeably aren't developed well. There a bug at all gas stations where you can throw you self between the fuel pump and your vehicle to create speed Injuring yourself. Luckily, driving isn't too bad but the lack of side and rear view mirrors is needed and allow more camera movement inside the vehicle. I was kinda a little disappointed when I discovered that there isn't much of a vehicle selection. I think the game needs more vehicles in the game. Such as the civilian vehicles, interceptor vehicles, and Doppler (DOW) vehicles.

The good side from the game I think is how the storms develop and simulates how hail and tornado's can be disruptive, as well facing the damages left from the storm that damaged you vehicle. You cant really predict on where the tornado path which makes it a challenge on small rope tornadoes. The User Interference is good for what it is. I would like to suggest adding camera rotation when you are viewing or buying something in the garage or editing your avatar.

This is just from all what I have experienced when playing this game.

Please add private games for friends, we didnt know what we were doing and felt bad when the whole lobby knew what was going on. Plus its nice to just play a game privately.

The driving mechanics are a bit rough

fun game. still a little rough around the edges, but it seems as though they are actually trying to make this game work, unlike a few other early release games I've played recently. can't wait to see what comes next and hopefully soon.

Money grind is brutal, but the tornado's are beautiful.
Keeping in mind that this game is currently V.0.2 and early access, but so far it's been a fun ride

although my review is marked a no at the moment, im absolutely split 50/50 on yes/no. on one hand, probably the best storm chasing game to ever come out. on another hand, it is poorly optimized, i dont agree with the pricing AT ALL, and it lacks features i think they could easily add.

some positives tho: compared to other storm chasing games ive played, the map is massive, beautiful, and there is genuine difficulty in catching storms compared to other games where its relatively easy to reach every tornado before it lifts. the radar, the fact it has thinks like velocity, reflectivity, cape, mb, etc, a lot better than other storm chasing games. the driving physics are good but need some polishing.


heres some of my input: add tone correct EAS to the game, add simple procedural generated forecaster transcripts for warnings for things like tornado and thunderstorm warnings, definitely optimize the game harder and add sharpening for DSS and FSR, maybe a server browser, allow pictures inside cars for less points. the human animations need tons of work. when you turn around to look around, your character literally rotates on his feet like food in a microwave or like hes hovering or something. and theres no idle animation at all. the camera system in storm chasers was a lot better, this one needs work. photos that are wildly different get screwed over because of "too similar", and decent shots of the tornado get "no value" for seemingly no good reason.

also they should make the acceleration more gradual because its a keyboard and mouse game, give it a slower windup so you can modulate the speed so i dont always have to floor it or spam w on and off which makes no sense. nobody in real life slams the pedal and then completely lets go repeatedly. many games with vehicles have a system like this for mouse and keyboard.

my biggest need is for them to add sharpening to go along with DSS/FSR. its unusable on high settings like ultra performance without sharpening, its simply too blurry.

if youre very into weather and storm chasing and have the money, buy it i guess. if youre a layman who isnt super interested in it and plays a lot of variety games, wouldnt reccomend it yet.

Honestly, this game has so much potential. At its current state, I wouldn't say that its worth the price tag attached to it. BUT later down the line when it gets more refined and more and more updates come out, this game can be a gold mine. The idea of the game is great and the use of actual technology is great as well, but its rough. Ill give it a no for now but in the future it may change

its a good game and all BUT, if you dont have a good pc you will just be wasting money to get this, because the whole map is loaded in the devs didnt add map unloading feature and you will have to play on sucky graphics to play

I like the idea and I hope they flesh it out, but as of now this is nowhere close to being worth the money. I bought it on sale for $25 and was still disappointed.

My biggest pros for this game is the map design and the forecasting. The map provides a very diverse landscape for chasing, with some areas being nice and flat with little trees/foliage to obstruct the path, much like what you'd expect from OK and KS, while other areas are hilly or packed with trees, providing a more "Dixie Alley" like experience. Road networks are alright, though I wish there were more dirt roads around. As for the forecasting, the addition of constantly updating mesoanalysis makes this game significantly more rewarding than say, Twisted on Roblox, as you have to actually pick a spot to position your chase. I would love to see an attempt at adding Skew-Ts and hodographs to the game, as that would elevate the forecasting aspect far beyond any other storm chasing game/sim out there.

Now for my many complaints. First, performance. I get that the game is in early development, but my 3060 TI should not struggle to hold 60fps on the lowest settings when the game looks worse than the average PS3 game. Not sure what can be done there, but that should be a major focus. As for the actual storms, they are incredibly boring to chase. Every storm feels exactly the same. I've never seen anything other than a stovepipe or a rope. The cells look the same. There's nothing special about the storms. I get more variety out of Twisted and Helicity than this game, and those are free Roblox games. $35 is a ridiculous asking price for this quality. Along with this, the world feels so dead. It is somewhat uncanny when playing solo. No NPCs, no large towns or small cities, these are things I think are necessary for this game to evolve. Especially the NPCs, I can live with just the smaller towns on this map if there were actually other cars driving on the highway or people walking around them. I understand that this is probably a difficult task, but it should be a priority.

Lastly, I just want to give some suggestions that I wouldn't call complaints, as they are ambitious. I would love if the day did not end and send you back to the menu at the end. I'd love if the game or server would run infinitely and continuously and just string scenarios together. It would be amazing to have future forecasting data like the GFS/RAP/NAM/etc., maybe some sort of SPC Outlook system as well. This would likely require some sort of timeskipping mechanic, but if there was just like hotels you could rest at to set the time to the next day, that would be nice.

And this one isn't even really a suggestion, but more of a "where could I see this game in 5 years" vision. I think making an even bigger map with more densely packed areas and more variety than is present would be amazing. The map is already huge and that's great, but it's a lot of empty space. Even in the most barren areas in the Plains, there are large towns and cities every so often. Having some more densely populated areas, combined with other suggestions like NPCs, would truly separate this game from just another storm chasing sim to the definitive storm chasing sim.

All in all, there is a base here for something amazing, but as it stands, this game is nowhere close to being worth the $35 they ask. I would buy it if it were $10 just to support the project, but with this price point I expected it to be $35 better than the free alternatives and it wouldn't even be better if it were free. Hoping to check back on this game one day and change this review to a positive, as the potential is here.

Never seen a game run so poorly, seem like a cool game but it's just broken right now. I mean even the visuals are not even close to be average and the gameplay is pretty simple and yet I'm having a are thing just running it

Priced at its Eventual Potential, Overpriced for its Current State

The Stuff I Liked

An Intense Hunt to Find Tornadoes

Realistic Vehicle Mechanics

Customization Options

The Stuff I Didn't Like At All

Multiplayer Needs Work

What are these Graphics?

Environment Overhaul

I'm not feeling it - so I'm not chasing it - it's a 4/10, at best a 5/10 for me.

Probably the worst-priced game since The Day Before. $35 for what feels like a demo. A half-baked demo.

My specs are a 3080 Ti, AMD 7800X3D, and 32GB of 6000MHz DDR5.

The first thing I did was turn the graphics all the way up, leaving DLSS and FSR off, as they seem to cause bugs and graphical glitches. I got into the game and drove around, chasing the storms on the most bland and worst-textured roads, grass, and clouds. There seems to be absolutely no tessellation in this game, making every asset look like crap and as smooth and round as Minecraft. An absolute joke. I am in no way a game developer, but I have created better sets and maps with less than 10 hours of experience and a few YouTube videos. Additionally, the game's lighting is a huge problem too. Everything you look at that has a darker background has a blue glowing border that looks terrible. The lighting itself isn't as bad as it could be, but it is insanely dry to look at.

I respect small indie games. I really do. I love seeing the small-time talent some people have, but this is an absolute joke of a game. $35 for this is like paying $5 to wipe your ass in a public bathroom. This whole beta/alpha cash grab to fund a game that is entirely up to the developer to complete is the most greedy thing that has happened to the gaming industry. Literally, just take your time to make a good product, release it when it's polished, and market the hell out of it.

I really hope the community stops these devs from making money off these horrible alphas and forces devs to actually put some passion into this shit. But best of luck to this game, I guess.

I originally held onto this game and did not get a refund because it was an original idea and I had high hopes for it. I have waited and waited for an optimization patch that would actually make this playable. Pulling 45 fps in the car on low graphics with a 40 series card, 32gb ram and a 12th gen i9 is absolutely unacceptable at this price point. EA or not, this is ridiculous for the price you pay.

Edit: Downloaded again after the new update. Still hot garbage.

Well first of all its fun and cool but please give us privat lobbies fur under 8 player... i just want my peace wit 2 friends and not some random lobby with 12 players...

Why is there a minimum player count of 8 people to play a private party? Realistically, most people in a group of friends aren't gonna have 8 people who are willing to fork out £30 for a niche early access game like this. The game looked it would be good fun to play with a couple of mates, but I can't I guess! We've all refunded now, maybe we'll return when this limitation is removed.

it a lovely sunny... where did all this rain come from, there is so much rain

welcome to speeding simulator
turn your 4 way / hazard lights on and gun it
roll up on a tornado and see who has the guts to stay in front off it the longest

things to do:
make some money
avoid other drivers
take photos lots of photos
drive around admiring the destruction and sometimes getting stuck in the ditches
and occasionally report on tornadoes while avoiding becoming an unfortunate light aircraft

and of course spend 5 minuets going the wrong way because you predicted the wrong place to spend 20 minutes trying to catch up


10/10 would fly again

it's a great idea, but the execution is aweful. Right now, you are probably gonna get kicked from a server mid chase, matching times are horrendous for matching(152 seconds for matching 2 players) I love to see this develop further but it's unplayable now

A fun game of chasing tornado. I'm surprised by how much I've enjoy playing this game. I knew I'll like it but not this much. If the dev play their cards right, this game can be a huge hit and bring many people to play this game. I can't wait to see this on console.

This game is awesome and is exactly how I would imagine storm chasing, it's just a bit hard to drive, especially if you got off the road, you have no control if you are off a road. But other then that amazing game, and it is pretty to estimate where a tornado is possible to form

game not loading into solo or online with others it says -278162398% when loading and in the main screen the cars are gliched same with the person

Storm chasing is a lot of driving both in real life and in this video game. The driving in this game is really difficult, and so far the devs have not indicated that they are working to improve the driving mechanics, which seems off to me. You spend the majority of the game driving. Driving mechanics should be a top priority in development.

They have added passenger princess mode, which is nice if you are able to tag along with someone that doesn't mind the clunky driving. This addition makes the game playable and quite enjoyable.

The game is a great concept, the structure is fun and the achievements actually feel like you are accomplishing things and growing as a storm chaser. But if you get easily frustrated with clunky driving, this isn't the game for you.

I don't often post reviews, but this is a game that deserves one for sure. I have sunk nearly 50 hours in at this point and there are a TON of issues. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE the game, but I'd rather focus on some very real and present issues on this review rather than let my passion cloud my judgement. I will also add that for less than a year of development, this game shows some major promise. I hope to see it develop into a 10/10 but for now it's 4-5/10

Issues:

-Starter cars have 4 seats, however only the front 2 work. This means when a 3rd player hops in they will be sitting on the drivers lap instead of the back seat. 4th player would double up the passenger seat. (Note: This glitch is ONLY on the starting cars)

-I know the main focus is supposed to be twisters... But you have to drive to get to them in the first place. The way the cars feel and handle is horrible to say the least. You even clip the dirt with a single wheel? Good luck getting back on the road before you either spin or loose all your speed. Turning? I can just hold left or right and it'll turn like a brick. Don't forget that opening your map after a slight "adjustment" will glitch the input, making you turn when you're not clicking a or d. Cars NEED to be fixed.

-Crashing. I haven't had this issue more than 1-2 times personally. I do however have friends that crash out on every other match as or before it's started. I want to play this game multiplayer AND with my friends so we just queue at the same time. Sucks when you wait 2-5mins for a match only to find one of your friends was booted and now you have to leave.

-Some of the twisters look horrible. Don't get me wrong, it's still cool to chase them... But seeing a giant stovepipe looking like a Puffer jacket is very offputting.

-Fog looks horrible and makes it impossible to see (looks like giant pixels drifting across your screen)

-NO major cities, making it very rare to see a "direct hit"

-Minimap is almost useless, allow me to change the size/settings so I can make it more better.


Beyond the issues I will say, you have a constant desire to keep chasing. They have made the game as true to real life as possible with the weather system. There are bits that are "gameified" but for the most part you'll find pure storm chasing thrills. If you are to pick this game up in it's current state I'd wait for at least a 50% sale. If you are as passionate about storm chasing as I am then it may be worth paying full price. I will continue to update this review as the game continues it's development cycle. Can't wait to see you all chasing!

other than the game being a bit laggy during the rain, its a phenominal game but the lack of tornado shape veriety does bug me a little bit and how the radar is very over simplified but other than that the mechanic of photographing the tornado and also how there are warnings, makes this game an 8/10 for me which in my books, makes this game one of the best for meteorology.

A whole lot of potential here, but difficult to play in its current state. There are times I can't start a chase without crashing, and when you get into a chase the game is not smooth. However, what is there is already insanely impressive. I think in the next few months, this game will be something special. I am enjoying my time with this game; for early access, this is beyond impressive.

Game provides a niche experience for Tornado lovers. It is a work in progress, but has improved since it's launch. I would recommend playing with friends as it's more fun that way, but it can still be enjoyable as a solo.

I have Played a lot of storm chasing games, the two most notable being Twisted (Roblox), and Storm Chasers, but this game is diffrent. This game has the perfect mix of realisum and fun gamplay that was lacking in the other two games. The detales that they made to help inprove the realisum really make this game unlike any other game I have played. This game only has one downside. This is the preformance. Unless you are using a gaming PC, good luck trying to have this game run. The devs are working on this and it is inporuving at a quick rate. For the time that I have played thare has been close to 0 bugs, which is good for a early acsses game. Overall this is great game that I see to inprove into proboly the best storm chasing game on the market.

My overall experience with this build was not the best but it has a lot of potential, the graphics do need some work. The game mechanics are pretty good, the driving physics is pretty on point but its hard to drive while your getting max 20 frames in the game. I understand that this is a early build of the game but I would give it some more time before purchasing, especially for it being 35 dollars lol. Its also a bit weird while driving around because there isn't any traffic or pedestrians to look out for and the map seems too big to not have any pedestrians or traffic, it kinda feels like a post apocalyptic game lol. But again for right now the game isn't worth 35 dollars so give it more time to develop.

Highly recommend if your a fan of storm chasing or interested in tornadoes while the game is still in very early access there is enough here to get your moneys worth while also supporting the devs to allow them to make a game they always wanted plus there is no other game like this on the market or at least that im not aware of

A fun game that simulates chasing tornadoes. I storm chase every year in real life and this game is quite realistic. While it will never replace being right next to a tornado in real life (oh believe me, its a blast being 50m from a tornado irl) it's a great way to see what it is sort of like being out in the real world. Game functions well enough, plenty of updates that continue to improve the game from devs who care, and very rewarding when you nail a tornado with a probe. Great game for irl chasers, weather enthusiasts, and regular gamers. 9/10 game for me. Get close, shoot wide gang.

game is still in early development but it is just really fun to play. if you have been thinking about getting it i would pull the trigger. it is definitely worth it.

Games fun but not worth 35 dollars at all. Feels very jank and graphics look like cheap assets. Could be a fun game but the price is way to high for what it offers.

driving is crap. there's no car that would drive this junky and still be going down the road. simple controls go a long way

It's a fun game, especially with the new passenger princess patch. However this game is a resource hog in its current state and causes random crashes halfway into a chase at times. Not sure if this is getting fixed anytime soon. I would say overall a fun time and great game to break up the monotony, however a little steep on the price point for current state. TO MANY TIMES THAT MY GAME CRASHES OUT AND I LOSE ALL PROGRESS/CREDITS GAINED. ALMOST UNPLAYABLE!!! In it's current state at least for me. and I got decent hardware so IDK

Why you should buy this game for $35

1. The graphics are great you would not want miss out on this game

2. Realistic data and tornado simulations this is awesome show's what is like to be a tornado chaser and I would recommend this a lot!

3. Online is great - I thought this game wouldn't have that much people playing it but there are GOOD on the online mode or you can choose single mode

4. Improved updates - this means that they are not done yet so meaning by this you should buy it because if this is so good and not even finished yet then who knows what would happen after it
s done and the bug fixes are great on top.

5. Game itself - The game itself is fun lets you buy vehicles and specific stuff to put on vehicles and gives the motivation to earn money in the game which is great!

6. If your a tornado fan just like when I was younger you would want this game I would love having this game when i was younger since I used to be a HUGE tornado fan this is worth it!

Well that is all I have to say about the review am just going to tell you this is great!

Steam Review: 3/10 – Not Worth the Price, Needs Serious Improvement

Lack of Communication and Dev Engagement

Slow Progress and Missed Priorities

A Disconnect Between Dev Vision and Player Needs

Conclusion

OUTBRK is the best, but i never get to intercept or go near. I recommend OUTBRK.

great game for beginning storm chasers. it fairly realistic and the instruments are spot on. If you love storms or just want the thrill play this game.

Absolute blast for storm enthusiasts, but maybe not so much for the average gamer?

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=Gameplay=

Accuracy and Variety of Storms

The graphics (or lack thereof)

Customization

Closing Statements

It's really a fun game and a great time killer. The radar in-game is pretty much on point and is fun for the weather nerds like me and if you don't want to damage your real life car this is the game for you.

I love what the DEVs are doing with this game. graphics could be better. awesome gameplay. realisim. just an awesome game!

So this be an early access game I feel like it has a lot of potential. Currently Invested about two hours into game play and requested refund because I feel like the content isn't delivering what I expected for current price. It seems a bit steep priced and video quality is not quite what i expected. I would be interested at a later date but currently I feel like its lacking fun and enjoyment for a game thats beta and $35.

Love this game obviously its going to have some bugs because its early access but i hope the devolopers continue to add stuff and make it better hoping to see that the mods done to your car can add more money if you level up your equipment and hoping to see more vehicles and different sounds for them but all that stuff is me just nit picking would definitly recomend.

This game despite its flaws is very very enjoyable. while performance can be poor atm remember its an early access game an optimizations are some of the last things that game devs work on especially when new things are being added and graphically the game is very complex. give it a few more updates and i feel this will be a real winner

this game is ass. I fucking hate this, 30 dollars for the laggiest game ever, EVEN WITH A 4090. also everything ingame costs like a billion dollars, I played this for 70 mins LOOKING FOR SOMETHING GOOD, AND I FOUND NOTHING, the tornadoes look like ass, and the scenarios are so basic, and the vehicles and storms SUCK, the map is super big, like way too big, Either make things less expensive, adding custom scenarios, and better tornadoes and new natural disasters, OOOR delete the game from steam.