Narcosis Reviews

Narcosis is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2018

Narcosis represents the best of what horror games should strive to be. It's immersive, in nearly every possible way. With an interesting and well presented narrative, you'll find yourself not wanting to stop, as you turn every corner with a sense of dread as to what lies ahead. While the play time is somewhat short, and the absence of support for PlayStation VR is a drawback, there is more than enough in the package to appease true fans of the horror genre. With it's unique setting and atmosphere, Narcosis is a true dive into fear itself.

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90 / 100
Apr 10, 2017

Narcosis is a shining example of a virtual reality psychological thriller done right, and a is must play for any horror junkie.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2017

Narcosis isn't much of a game, but it is an amazing, immersive horror that everyone should experience.

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88 / 100
Mar 28, 2017
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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2018

This review began before with a parallel to early man, so why stop now? Narcosis, in its own way, brings humanity's drive for survival to the forefront of the player's mind, showing that the will to live is truly a harrowing war of attrition. The game is unrelenting in its goal of putting you into the shoes of someone haunted by the depths of the sea, both figuratively and literally. The story is simple but well-written, with even the flavor text of the fallen co-workers showing humanity in a couple of sentences each. The visuals are good, the controls are formidable, and the audio is stunning. Sure, the gameplay and story can be a little slow, and the narration is somewhat gauche and not well mixed, but these are minor issues in an otherwise intriguing, original game that shows the potential of human helplessness in a visceral and highly informative way. Narcosis is a mystery that plays on how little we know about our own world, as the game aggressively reminds us with elements of supernatural terror.

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8.3 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2017

Ultimately, Narcosis provides players with a compelling experience that's easy to recommend.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2017

Immerse yourself to a new level of Psychological terror!

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8 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2017

A great VR horror experience with clever narration and excellent audio. The game can be played tradizionally, without an HMD, but it loses 90% of its charm.

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8 / 10
May 18, 2017

Narcosis feels designed for VR, and as such, it's a relatively short experience, lasting only a handful of hours. The game runs smoothly on Xbox One, and even without VR, I found the game unnerving. The fear of the pitch dark unknown on the ocean with all sorts of nightmarish creatures is enough to give me nightmares. Combine it with the disturbing imagery and the death of all your colleagues, and you have an intriguing premise with some great narrative set pieces.

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8 / 10
May 17, 2017

As horror games go, Narcosis is a triumph, managing to get under your skin and stay there long after you've put the pad down.

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80 / 100
May 18, 2017

Narcosis is a game that draws you into its aquatic world of horrors and makes you hold your breath until you come out the other end. It's just a shame that you could almost finish it in that one breath, as it can be completed in about four hours. All in all we shouldn't hold this against it as not every game has to be a forty hour open-world epic. In the end, this brief adventure was well worth experiencing. Now excuse me while I go out and buy a VR set to dive back in!

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8 / 10.0
Jul 25, 2018

For me, a game with a normal story and strong ending is more memorable than a game with good story and weak ending, but fortunately, Narcosis has both advantages in the story and narrating with a beautiful story-telling and memorable ending. For some of us that still are in love with single player and story-telling games, it is very good to see games like Narcosis in the generation of online shooters that repeat again and again. Narcosis takes you to an stressful and beautiful journey and make you some fun hours. Despite some troubles in gameplay and control, Narcosis is still a game that absolutely worth your time.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 9, 2018

Take a journey through the most hostile unknown environment on Earth inside a claustrophobic suit while you're also going mad from trauma. Narcosis pulls out all the stops in its pursuit to be the best underwater survival horror and for the most part, it succeeds in that lofty goal.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2017

Narcosis will put you through an unforgettable journey. Play it, recommend it. A good storyteller is hard to find, so don't lose the chance.

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7.8 / 10.0
Apr 13, 2017

Narcosis is a frightening, cerebral game that taps into your basest instincts of fear and survival with a beautifully rendered environment and thoughtful story. The short length of the game and the actual mechanics keep it from being a masterpiece, but it is an excellent debut effort from Honor Code.

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7.7 / 10.0
Jul 23, 2017

Narcosis tells a great story that will lead you through the bottom of the ocean, among deadly crabs, pressure to hight to bare, just to shock you at the end. The second playthrough is almost mandatory as playing again when knowing the ending allows us to understand some strange actions. Refreshing, but dark game.

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75%
Jul 29, 2018

Narcosis' biggest strength is its oppresive atmosphere, created by the inner feelings of a person trapped in the deep sea.

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75 / 100
Jul 25, 2018

Narcosis is a short experience that can be enjoyed. It compensates for its short duration with achieved moments of tension and a really good setting, but it is a bit far from offering a complete experience. Still we are before a remarkable game. Recommended for those looking for an intense and fast game with which to spend a couple of afternoons of underwater stress.

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7 / 10
Apr 27, 2017

Narcosis is a suffocating experience in the bottom of the ocean. An interesting game, but it feels a little incomplete in some ways, including its length.

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70 / 100
Apr 5, 2017

A good set of headphones or a full surround-sound system is highly recommended for Narcosis.

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