Didn't fail on every level. I actually really liked it and could forgive its glitches and at times clunky controls because the story was great, the visuals were excellent and it was actually quite a bit of fun.
They had a great springboard to work with for the sequel but they messed it up completely and ruined it. The first games though was a great story and had some pretty cool new characters. Kota and Starkillers Droid (forgot its name) where great.
Anyway i'm playing Outlast on the PS4 for the first time and I've never been this scared playing a videogame since.....well ever. It's superb.