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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. PC Gamer
    Aug 23, 2017
    45
    Brainhacking will blow your mind, but you'll want to get the cop out of your head by the end.
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  1. Eurogamer
    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. [Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    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. [RPS Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best PC Game of 2017
50
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
15
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 316 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 206 out of 316
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 316
  3. Negative: 42 out of 316
  1. Kamamura
    Aug 16, 2017
    3
    Despite the fact that the game borrows many props from the Blade Runner movie - eerie volumetric lighting, desolate future mixing futuristicDespite the fact that the game borrows many props from the Blade Runner movie - eerie volumetric lighting, desolate future mixing futuristic looking tech with decaying old buildings, even Rutger Hauer's voice (who sounds really old and tired, and does not deliver the lines with much energy, to be honest), despite all that, and all the flickering, motion blur and distorted sound, the game fails to cover the simple fact that it has nothing to say. It drags you from one cheap jumpscare to another (especially during the scenes where you rummage through other people's minds), hoping to somehow impress, but it fails miserably.

    There is no poetry combined with a brilliant soundtrack Blade Runner had, there is not deep theme to ponder about, it's an incredibly shallow show that in the end will give you only a headache from all the flashing lights.

    It's pretentious, it drags on without saying anything, it uses dark interiors and visual distortions to cover the fact that the levels and objects are lazily designed, and it has no meaningful gameplay.

    I understand why companies make walking simulators like this - it's cheaper, easier, there are no complex mechanics that must be debugged and balanced, but let's hope this style of games won't become the prevailing trend. It was so bad I did not even finish the game, which does not happen often.    … Full Review »
  2. kraenk
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    As soon as I realised this game was made by some polish developers I got curious. By experience most developers from Eastern Europe alwaysAs soon as I realised this game was made by some polish developers I got curious. By experience most developers from Eastern Europe always care a lot for a unique style, story and atmosphere and luckily I was not disappointed. A dystopian horror adventure with great character and a likeable protagonist!
    Do me a favour...watch the first hour or so in a let's play...if you like what you see buy it! Small developers who dare to bring us experiences like that deserve to be supported!    … Full Review »
  3. WereSuricat
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    wow a wonderfull game .. so weird !! in fact totally weird !! very cool. The graphic are pretty cool, not like a AAA game but very cool. Thewow a wonderfull game .. so weird !! in fact totally weird !! very cool. The graphic are pretty cool, not like a AAA game but very cool. The atmosphere wowww no AAA will try this because its too weird . And its for that reason I love so much this game . Because the dev go beyond ... and far beyond. A perfect game for all thriller, cyberpunk and psycho horror !! A little masterpiece :)… Full Review »
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