Observer Reviews

Observer is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Feb 7, 2019

The Rutger Hauer-starring cyberpunk noir adventure game >observer_ arrives to the Nintendo Switch in an extremely well-crafted and impressive port.

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Aug 21, 2017

Observer sets out with a unique premise, delivering a natural psychological horror experience on an unconventional cybernetic canvas. While the depth to its world is welcome, the game still thrives during its brief thrilling encounters, built on the recollections of the insane.

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90 / 100
Aug 16, 2017

>observer_ takes the beats from Bloober Team's own Layers of Fear, adds a layer of cyberpunk, and somehow comes out the other end both unnerving, and more than the sum of its parts. There are a few small technical hiccups present, and some infrequent uneven voice work, but beyond that there's an amazing story about the human toll of investigation and observation.

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9 / 10
Aug 22, 2017

This is a must play for fans of the genre or anyone looking for a solid scare.

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TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
9 / 10
Aug 22, 2017

If you don't like ‘walking sims' then Observer isn't going to change your mind, even if it does include some rudimentary detective work. However, if you like to be swept away by a story and pulled in to a world where every door has a new experience behind it, then close the curtains, turn off the lights, crank up the surround sound and immerse yourself in this great cyberpunk horror tale.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2017

I haven't seen a world this interesting in horror for a while. I apparently took 62 screenshots while playing, and that goes to show how much there is to take in. A few minor technical flaws keep me from giving it a perfect score, but Observer is one of my favorite games in a year that has much to offer.

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Aug 14, 2017

It may be a little unorthodox, but it's executed fantastically. If you're looking to be simultaneously terrified and intrigued, you need to spend a few days with Daniel Lazarski as an Observer.

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9 / 10
Aug 14, 2017

This mind-bending cyberpunk masterpiece is a grim yet beautiful descent into the hell of being human.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

Observer is a tense combination of sci-fi and horror, and one of the best cyberpunk games in years

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9.1 / 10.0
Oct 27, 2018

>observer_ is a fantastic cyberpunk horror game with a hint of stealth and mind-fucking. The story is all about finding out the truth, leading spontaneous investigations, and trying to lift the lockdown on the building. However, this will require you to hack into the memories and nightmares of dead bodies as well as explore the run-down apartment building as you scourer for clues and evidence. Not everything is as it seems, some things will disturb you, you’ll get hit with moral choices, and you will get creeped out.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2017

Observer is as close to a cyberpunk masterpiece as we’ll get, featuring an engaging story, excellent performances from all the voice actors involved, and impeccable worldbuilding.

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10 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2018

Observer is a wonderful game from start to finish. It is both fear-instilling and intriguing. So, if you're looking for a horror game that is visually striking and insightful enough to warrant self-reflection, Observer is a wonderful choice.

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10 / 10
Oct 15, 2017

The 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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Unscored
Aug 18, 2017

Observer is a good game. It lasts between 6 and 8 hours that will surely be short given the low difficulty, but we recommend to play it.

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Unscored
Aug 18, 2017

It's the Cronenbergian cyberpunk game I never knew I wanted, and it's shot right into my top ten of the year so far.

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Recommended
Aug 18, 2017

A splendid hybrid of CSI, cyberpunk and Silent Hill woven around a potent central performance, spoiled a bit by unconvincing scare tactics.

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Aug 16, 2017
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