Pariah

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. 1UP
    75
    A solid, serious, deeply competent game. This competence may not prove an adequate substitute for the moment-to-moment buzz of the mindless FPS in its terminally adolescent pomp.
  2. IGN
    78
    It's quite solid in most respects, but it won't tear you away from whatever you're currently hooked on. In fact, Pariah just made me want "UT2006" that much more.
  3. Total Video Games
    90
    In introducing weapon modification and more importantly Adrenaline/Healing Tool, Pariah ends up feeling significantly different to the vast majority of shooters on the market, there’s a definite sense of survival to the whole experience.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    81
    The game can and will entertain, but both myself and its creator were clearly expecting better, brighter and more narratively-coherent things. [PC Zone]
  6. Game Informer
    85
    Digital Extremes provided a rip-roaring play, but neglected to make it mean something. [June 2005, p.124]
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  7. Play Magazine
    75
    The value here ultimately comes down to the creativity of the Pariah community. Decent package overall. [June 2005, p.51]
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  8. PC Format
    86
    Futuristic first-person shooter with not-so futuristic game design. [June 2005, p.86]
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  9. GameBiz
    80
    Designing your maps and heading online has never been easier than it is in Pariah, but you may have trouble spreading your map around in the public when every other man and his dog has designed a map that they want to show off too.
  10. Game Chronicles
    75
    With sub-par designs, weak sound effects and a thin storyline, it is doomed to end up on the bargain bin sooner or later.
  11. BonusStage
    84
    If you are strictly searching for a great solo FPS with stunning production values aimed at providing a cinematic, story-driven experience, then Pariah is a game you simply can’t miss.
  12. Pelit (Finland)
    75
    A generic sci-fi shooter that is short and not much fun to play. [July 05]
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Awards & Rankings

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#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 42
  3. Negative: 12 out of 42
  1. spartan-117
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    Sugested by a friend to play this.I did not regreted playing this it is not a bad game.Deserves 7 because has some vehicles to and the levelsSugested by a friend to play this.I did not regreted playing this it is not a bad game.Deserves 7 because has some vehicles to and the levels are nice good graphics and some nice visual effects like earth jumping all the screen when a grenade explodes on the ground… Full Review »
  2. Terp
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    Its harder to rate this for PC, a system with a lot of great shooters already Pariah was like Chronicles of Riddick similarly dark and Its harder to rate this for PC, a system with a lot of great shooters already Pariah was like Chronicles of Riddick similarly dark and nihilistic, while beautiful. This was actually a great game. The AI takes some getting used to and is initially frustrating just because it's so easy to get killed senselessly (ie. running in guns blazing). They exhibit tactics and strategy, especially later in the game. It DEFINITELY exceeded Doom 3 and Quake 4 in every way (graphics, variety, plot, music) and in many ways Unreal II, and Halo 2. The plot was no more confusing than that of Halo 2. It did feel not quite polished in some areas, and I wish there was more exposition, (it was pretty confusing,) but what you are told is both intriguing and refreshingly adult, it reminded me of MG:Solid back in the day. That game didn't have the most high-powered graphics and yet was still impressively beautiful, still is, and still told a powerful story. I payed way less than $50-60, but even if I had, I would have felt I got my money's worth.… Full Review »
  3. Jabba
    Dec 17, 2005
    8
    Bad: lots of minor faults, very unoriginal and boring story good: great weapon-upgrade system, graphics, sound and physics and it's the Bad: lots of minor faults, very unoriginal and boring story good: great weapon-upgrade system, graphics, sound and physics and it's the first time I replayed a game immediately after finishing it!… Full Review »
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