While it’s not typically described as such, especially in the game’s marketing or description, The Outlast Trials is something of a roguelite. One key aspect of a roguelike is the ability to improve your character between runs with permanent boons, like the ability to slide. Here is how to slide in The Outlast Trials!
How to Slide in The Outlast Trials
To slide in The Outlast Trials, you must reach level 3 to unlock the Pharmacy and then speak with Nurse Emily Barlow behind the desk to purchase the Slide Prescription for a single Murkoff Dollar.
Once you have the Slide ability, hit the crouch button while sprinting. On a controller, it’s “B,” and on a mouse and keyboard, it is “Ctrl.” You’ll want to play around with this mechanic a little, as the Slide isn’t long. You have to nail the timing. As such, I recommend sprinting down the halls of the Sleep Room, hitting crouch to slide, and testing its distance. It’s better to prepare now than in the middle of a Trial!
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How to Unlock Prescriptions in The Outlast Trials
To unlock Prescriptions and the ability to slide in The Outlast Trials, you must first hit level 3 to unlock the Pharmacy. At this level, you’ll also unlock your first Rig. Once you hit the appropriate level, you require Murkoff Dollars to purchase Prescriptions. You will earn these by completing Trials, but only one or two at a time, so choose wisely.
I recommend starting with the following Prescriptions:
- Regeneration: Health regenerates one brack after a short delay.
- Self Defense Technique: You use a bottle or brick from your inventory to escape a pouncer’s grasp.
- Run and Smash Doors: You instantly open doors while running, but locked doors become cracked.
- Slide: Press crouch while running to Slide.
Of course, this is just Tier 1 Prescriptions. We’ll have coverage of all Prescriptions in The Outlast Trials shortly!
The Guide Hall spent a little time annoying Nurse Barlow in The Outlast Trials to help you learn how to slide in the game. Keep coming back for more game guides!