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Adventure, Indie, Science fiction, Horror
OpenCritic78IGDB74
Observer is a first person perspective horror game that focuses on a dark, atmospheric environment and deep story telling.
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Dark, contemplative, overwhelming and richly built.
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DarkZeroMatt StephensOct 201710/10The cyberpunk genre serves as a reflection of where we're headed in society, with more and more technology integrated into everyday life at the cost of our humanity.
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Game InformerJavy GwaltneyAug 20179/10Observer is a tense combination of sci-fi and horror, and one of the best cyberpunk games in years
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GameSpotDavid RayfieldAug 20179/10This mind-bending cyberpunk masterpiece is a grim yet beautiful descent into the hell of being human.
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Push SquareGraham BanasAug 20173/10Observer is rough. Some neat narrative beats and a beautifully presented cyberpunk world paired with an exceptional performance from Rutger Hauer end up being the only redeeming qualities present in this title. This is a game that, despite being short, feels overlong, due in part to some tedious and obnoxious gameplay segments, and some of the least subtle “horror” we've encountered in recent memory. Throw in a bevy of technical problems and a third act that is complete nonsense, and Observer is, at best, a bit of a mess. To call this game a letdown would be an understatement.
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PC GamerJody MacgregorAug 201745/100Brainhacking will blow your mind, but you'll want to get the cop out of your head by the end.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 176 ratings.
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