Routine
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Critic Reviews for Routine
Stylish, subtle, and unsettling in equal measure, Routine surprised me in all the right ways, even though some mechanical aspects may frustrate and pull you out of the moment.
Scary monsters, beautiful locations, and a story that's sadly lost in space.
Sci-fi horror game Routine has been a very long time coming, but unfortunately, it wasn't worth the 13-year wait.
Unravel the mystery of the deserted lunar base in this psychological horror game.
Routine stands out. It targets a specific aesthetic, a specific vibe, and a specific cadence, and it pulls out every stop to land on those targets.
Routine is one of the best linear narrative experiences I've played this year and is well worth the lengthy wait for release. The atmosphere and aesthetics combine to create a game that oscillates between unnerving and genuinely terrifying whilst the surreal and philosophical storyline will hook you all the way to the game's conclusion. I'm looking forward to a host of video essays dissecting the narrative in the near future.
