Second Sight

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. ActionTrip
    77
    Even with all its drawbacks it managed to hold my attention and interest with its intriguing plot and versatile gameplay.
  2. AltGaming
    80
    Brings a fresh twist on a tired genre: providing the player with a real sense of choice – and coupled with an innovative USP, enchanting charactisation, a rich narrative and gameplay that really feels like what the game.
  3. Detroit Free Press
    100
    Overall, we though, found Second Sight intensely challenging, a creative alternative to other PC shooters and -- priced under $25 -- a great value.
  5. Game Chronicles
    82
    Best of all, Second Sight tells an excellent story and does so with a presentation that borders on interactive cinema.
  6. GamerFeed
    80
    It's got a unique blend of gameplay quirks between its stealth, telekinesis, and shooting, and the presentation is well done, even by the standards of Free Radical Design. Sigh...but if only they fixed the game's general difficulty and replayability.
  7. GameSpy
    80
    Second Sight isn't a perfect game, but is a solid game with an extremely strong story. If you don't mind dealing with wonky controls and not being able to save whenever you want, it's more than worth a look.
  8. GameZone
    75
    Just don’t expect a revolutionary, mind-blowing title.
  9. IGN
    75
    Has a surprisingly good story and voice acting, but it suffers from a combat system that's both flawed and too easy, and from underwhelming visuals that wouldn't be so bad if the stealth action genre wasn't so competitive.
  10. Worth Playing
    78
    Packed with a solid gameplay, a substantial amount of levels for a lengthy experience, some really, really cool special powers, and a really enjoyable storyline.

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best PC Game of 2005
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#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 43
  3. Negative: 9 out of 43
  1. nonaste
    Nov 9, 2012
    0
    Typical PC port. I can't comment on the story because after an hour of dicking around trying to figure out how to make s*** work I finallyTypical PC port. I can't comment on the story because after an hour of dicking around trying to figure out how to make s*** work I finally gave up, said "screw it" and deleted the damned thing. I have no patience for this kind of crap. I might have persevered if I could just have found one, lousy walkthrough specific to the PC.… Full Review »
  2. EleonorG
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    This is personaly one of my favoruite games,the object controling,stoping people and stuff,become invisible,it's all just amazing.Oh and theThis is personaly one of my favoruite games,the object controling,stoping people and stuff,become invisible,it's all just amazing.Oh and the story,it's really awesome I'd love to see second sight 2.This game is just perfect for me!… Full Review »
  3. Jertog
    Jul 31, 2011
    10
    Extremely great game, I loved it when I had it for X-Box years ago, and still love it. It can get a bit tricky, but with all of the availableExtremely great game, I loved it when I had it for X-Box years ago, and still love it. It can get a bit tricky, but with all of the available options to deal with tricky situations, it makes it extremely fun. The ability to posses your enemies and use them to attack one another so that you don't wind up getting slammed is quite a unique ability that I have seen very few other games add in. Between being able to utilize sniper rifles, assault rifles, sub machine guns, pistols, tranquilizers and psychic abilities, this game hands down beats even many modern games in my opinion. It is well worth the money.… Full Review »
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