Game Review 014 SUPERHOT [January 15 2016]

SUPERHOT [022516] 4/5

- very positive, 82, 7.5, wiki, official, demo, web-based -

- about - 

SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move.

With its mesmerising gameplay and unique, stylized graphics SUPERHOT aims to finally add something new and disruptive to the FPS genre.

See the bullets crawling towards you as you carefully plan your steps and aim your gun. Enjoy the mayhem that is unleashed as you put that plan into motion.

Dodge bullets. Take out your enemies. One step at a time.

(Developer SUPERHOT Team [debut game], Engine Unity, Platform PC, \Duration - Main (4hrs) &Extras (+3hrs), Rating T (Teen), Genre - [Time Manipulation and Puzzled First Person Shooter] Bullet Time, FPS, Meta Narrative, Puzzle)

"A highly stylized time-bending puzzler first person shooter with a exhilarating campaign while it last with a variety of levels to go through after." 

~ A string of scenarios that is each an overwhelming standalone vignette (from any conventional action film) which is balanced only by the time-bending mechanism and its dependence on the puzzle-solving and improvisational choreography skills rather than purely shooting skills serves the players a unique playing experience that is a twist on the usual FPS tropes as the consistent rules allow multiple ways to approach each situation (although luck could play some part)

~ Stark, stylistic and minimalistic approach to the overall design of the arenas and the enemies themselves as well as the retro flair in the overall interface which is the result of the main storyline that is delightfully meta in its narrative resulting in an enjoyable albeit short ride

+ Highlights: the stylistic world and enemies, he first introduction to the slow motion concept and the eventual mastery of the skills, the diverse way to inflict damage & the meta storyline 

- Lowlights: the enjoyable albeit short campaign & the particular tone and feel the game chooses that wouldn't suit everyone's taste