Singularity (2010)

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  1. sucresalesucre
    Feb 23, 2012
    9
    Although it's a bit too much influenced by Bioshock, it's a really good game... rather than Bioshock i think ;-)
    Good ambiance, story, good looking (some display bugs sometimes), and it's cheap buying !
  2. Klewer
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    Great little hidden gem FPS that after 7 years is worth a look. Neat little time concept taking some queues from other FPS of same era. Worth a look at the price now.
  3. JimCorbett
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    A short but very good shooter that still holds up to this day. The story and setting are interesting enough to pull you in and keep you interested for the duration of the game (about 6 hours). The gameplay and time manipulation mechanics are where the game sets itself apart from other shooters. If the game was longer it would certainly score higher.
  4. Demetrio
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Amazing game - but the publisher's marketing department didn't push it because they wanted to put they money on COD marketing. I hate COD!!! This game is a unique and immersive fps, highly critically rated.
  5. terminator
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    Game is really fun to play my only complaint for Single player game is that it wasn't long enough. I shouldn't be able to beat the game in 2 days or about 9 hours. Should take about a week. This is my complaint about most new games but besides that, this is one of the most fun games to play in a long time. I love everything about it.
  6. Wh40778
    Oct 16, 2010
    9
    Singularity is an excellent game overall. Despite its obvious resemblance to Bioshock and Half-Life 2, it put in its series of innovation that made this game very funny and enjoyable to play. The Science-Fiction plot is really something, and game engine is very well-made; there are different upgradable weapons and lots of ways to crush your enemies, and you will actually need them atSingularity is an excellent game overall. Despite its obvious resemblance to Bioshock and Half-Life 2, it put in its series of innovation that made this game very funny and enjoyable to play. The Science-Fiction plot is really something, and game engine is very well-made; there are different upgradable weapons and lots of ways to crush your enemies, and you will actually need them at higher difficulty levels. The game offers alternate finals and lots of background information all around the game world. Multiplayer is not really innovative but it can be really fun. I believe that this was a game i always waited, and Activision gave us a beautiful game to play with.… Expand
  7. Acebulf
    Apr 21, 2012
    9
    Great game. The engine/gameplay is absolutely novel and superb. The atmospheric "fake russian" scenery is absolutely fitting, and the storyline is about as great as Sci-Fi/Realism hybrids go. It was too short however, and I feel that the game could be expanded into something that is even greater.
  8. Shefath
    Sep 7, 2010
    10
    This game has awesome gameplay,similar to that of cod4.2.The game has spooky enviorments,and impressive graphics.More over this game is quiet a masterpiece.
  9. marqpas
    Oct 23, 2010
    9
    Very good shooter. Think Doom-Quake-Wolfenstein with the gameplay and graphic enigine of Bioshock doing Yuri's Revenge artwork, plus cutscenes from Modern Warfare 2. Sure it's a rehash, but it's a rehash of the nicest games I played. Besides, there really are some great, 'original' ideas in the game. Highly recommended.
  10. gartenzwerg
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    A well-crafted mix between Bioshock and Half Life 2 - with its own surprising ideas and a striking atmosphere. You may criticise its length (I beat it in 8 hours), but in those hours, I've been entertained on a very high and constant level. To me, it's one of those rare surprise hits - I'd love to see a sequel!
  11. CJR
    Jan 5, 2013
    9
    A great title, good storyline, you will play it at least twice through it is that good. It is linear like nearly every FPS these days, no back-tracking and a story that is pretty original and not very predictable. The weapons feel good, and there are some good ones in there, they are fun and level designs let you make good use of them all on more than one occasion.

    This title is    A great title, good storyline, you will play it at least twice through it is that good. It is linear like nearly every FPS these days, no back-tracking and a story that is pretty original and not very predictable. The weapons feel good, and there are some good ones in there, they are fun and level designs let you make good use of them all on more than one occasion.

    This title is overshadowed by the COD series and it's clear activision prefers it this way. This game is only available in the retail package, no STEAM release that i'm aware of, very silly if you ask me because this is a decent and solid FPS title and raven software would make some more cash from this title as it's probably out of print at this point.

    If you like FPS titles with some sci-fi elements and can handle giving money to activision without becoming sick to your stomach, then this title is for you.    … Expand
  12. Qkumba
    Nov 9, 2010
    10
    This is a Doom 3 inspired game, with a strong dose of Bioshock, and a brush of Half Life 2. I love this game for the gunfights, over-the-top powers, and to a moderate extent, the characters and story, but design flaws are aplenty. Firstly TRANSPARENT WALLS!? that's just plain lazy in level designing, secondly every level is closed ended and scripted, which I'm not a fan of. I prefer theThis is a Doom 3 inspired game, with a strong dose of Bioshock, and a brush of Half Life 2. I love this game for the gunfights, over-the-top powers, and to a moderate extent, the characters and story, but design flaws are aplenty. Firstly TRANSPARENT WALLS!? that's just plain lazy in level designing, secondly every level is closed ended and scripted, which I'm not a fan of. I prefer the Crysis/Farcry kind of approach to an objective. Here's my biggest gripe, this game was very obviously made for the consoles and their low-end hardware, not only are the stock graphics outdated and unimpressive, there are no video options to kick the graphics up, and this game only runs on stereo, anything more(4.1/5.1/7.1) will yield absolutely NO SOUND. The port over for controls are unintuitive as well. However considering all the significant downsides, it's still a moderately decent shooter, and quite frankly Activision, you guys got no right to be disappointed with the sales.… Expand
  13. sarojz
    Aug 17, 2010
    9
    While I must admit I was a little worried with the way Activision handled the marketing of Singularity, oh wait..,they didn't do any marketing at all. I figured they knew some awful truth about the game's quality and didn't want gamers to find out and "accidentally" buy it. Well the texture issue was announced so I decided to wait for an official patch. I purchased the PC version fromWhile I must admit I was a little worried with the way Activision handled the marketing of Singularity, oh wait..,they didn't do any marketing at all. I figured they knew some awful truth about the game's quality and didn't want gamers to find out and "accidentally" buy it. Well the texture issue was announced so I decided to wait for an official patch. I purchased the PC version from D2D, applied the patch and I must admit I wasn't disappointed at all. The Graphics are absolutely top notch and beautiful and game play was very smooth without a single glitch. The storyline started out interesting, the pacing was good which to me is important to keep my attention. I really found the historical part of the story very well written. The developers took time to write a plausible story with memorable events and 3 dimensional characters, all the while taking careful pains to portray the Russian victims in a compassionate and sympathetic manner. I really cared what happened to all those poor Russian workers whose dessicated remains littered the grounds. You can tell they worked hard at getting the eye candy, audio and music just right, they all pace the storyline perfectly. I've found game music is used to the point of being over barring in other titles so Singularity was a pleasant surprise. I've heard some gamers grumble about having to listen to all the tape recorders in the game but I found them oddly poignant, they tended to slow game play down because you couldn't hear the message unless you stayed close but they really helped move the story along and added a much needed human angle to an otherwise dismal place. The designers hide journal pages written by the katorga victims all around the facility. I thought they contained game play hints or hidden E99 tech stashes to help move the storyline along. The upgrade feature is functional, easy to use but not really original. The idea is to collect E99 tech of various sizes that are either hidden or placed right in eye sight. You then used them like currency at upgrade & augmentation machines strategically scattered throughout the game. Other items like weapons briefcases are used to upgrade aspects of your weapons, e.i (faster load times, increased damage etc.,). What would have been real cool is if Renko himself used some of the E99 tech he finds to somehow augment his own body into a bio morphed weapon. Renko was already walking around camo deep in the most poisonous, radioactive place on earth, why not just have him mutate into something altogether different like the others? Just a suggestion anyway. You've seen this before in other games so I already know what to expect but there's always one weapon gamers find absolutely useless and in this game its the mini gun. It dumps a ton of bullets at targets but they rarely hit anything or does any appreciable damage so I avoided it like the plague for the rest of the game. My favorite weapon on the other hand has to be the seeker, it kills with one shot and is easy to target. The TMD was incredible nothing like reducing a monster or human to a pile of ashes in seconds and is one of the best conceived gaming devices ever! I used it constantly in all types of battles and situations, the developers did a good job in balancing the TDM as a weapon and as a tool for puzzles. The game appears to have a nice open world feel to it until you try to explore away from the beaten path. It would have been nice look around and see more of the island just to satisfy curiousity. I liked the way the levels were designed, you just didn't stumble through them by jumping from crate to stairs to ledge. Some of the levels allow you to fully utilize the TDM's full potential and in some cases its the only way to continue forward. A few of the AI enemies can be a little easy to kill, they just stand there taken hit after hit until they fall down but that was rare. Overall the game reminded my of Bioshock ( tape recorders, mysterious events happening in an inaccessible location) I really don't have any major complaints with the game except for one item, the young lady. She seems like a superfluous add- on period. Why would any paramilitary group send a young, attractive lady into an incredibility dangerous place like katorga-12 with no camo gear or protection what so ever. She offered very little background on her and her organization and acted more like a distraction than an asset to Renko. The game was a little short but I'm giving the game a 9. Thanks Raven Soft for a great game, I'm ready for Singularity 2!… Expand
  14. vanjudas
    Sep 11, 2010
    8
    This is a very good game, not revolutionary but a lot of fun. Excellent graphics, good atmosphere, good story and world setting. The time device is fun but underutilized. But as a shooter its a good diversion and a lot of fun. Don't expect Half Life 3 and you will be in for a nice weekend of ducking down dark corridors and shooting some baddies. Downsides: linear gameplay, some of theThis is a very good game, not revolutionary but a lot of fun. Excellent graphics, good atmosphere, good story and world setting. The time device is fun but underutilized. But as a shooter its a good diversion and a lot of fun. Don't expect Half Life 3 and you will be in for a nice weekend of ducking down dark corridors and shooting some baddies. Downsides: linear gameplay, some of the weapons are useless, some of the puzzles simplistic, and the TDS is not fully explored.… Expand
  15. metalslugxk9
    Nov 1, 2010
    10
    Activision handled the marketing of Singularity, oh wait..,they didn't do any marketing at all. I figured they knew some awful truth about the game's quality and didn't want gamers to find out and "accidentally" buy it. Well the texture issue was announced so I decided to wait for an official patch. I purchased the PC version from D2D, applied the patch and I must admit I wasn'tActivision handled the marketing of Singularity, oh wait..,they didn't do any marketing at all. I figured they knew some awful truth about the game's quality and didn't want gamers to find out and "accidentally" buy it. Well the texture issue was announced so I decided to wait for an official patch. I purchased the PC version from D2D, applied the patch and I must admit I wasn't disappointed at all. The Graphics are absolutely top notch and beautiful and game play was very smooth without a single glitch. The storyline started out interesting, the pacing was good which to me is important to keep my attention. I really found the historical part of the story very well written. The developers took time to write a plausible story with memorable events and 3 dimensional characters, all the while taking careful pains to portray the Russian victims in a compassionate and sympathetic manner. I really cared what happened to all those poor Russian workers whose dessicated remains littered the grounds. You can tell they worked hard at getting the eye candy, audio and music just right, they all pace the storyline perfectly. I've found game music is used to the point of being over barring in other titles so Singularity was a pleasant surprise.… Expand
  16. Brumbek
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I really enjoyed Singularity. Sure it was mostly a generic FPS game, but it was well designed and memorable. The weapons were fun to use, especially the time-slowing-bullet rifle. The levels were interesting and the enemy AI was decent. Is the game worth full price? No way. Like other quality but generic FPS games, it's worth playing if you enjoy FPS games. Rent it or buy it for $10 or so.
  17. liho1eye
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Cool story and decent shooting action. One of those few hidden jewels that didn't get much deserved attention for some reason. Has some issues with mouse and key bindings.
  18. lunchboxdeluxe
    Jul 15, 2011
    9
    If the measure of a great game is how quickly I was driven to complete it, Singularity was my sleeper hit of the year. Decent sound and graphics surround a *gasp* well written sci-fi thriller story, in a package that runs well on any recent gaming PC. In addition to guns, your character has several powerful and fun powers to use on the many types of enemies the game throws at you. A fewIf the measure of a great game is how quickly I was driven to complete it, Singularity was my sleeper hit of the year. Decent sound and graphics surround a *gasp* well written sci-fi thriller story, in a package that runs well on any recent gaming PC. In addition to guns, your character has several powerful and fun powers to use on the many types of enemies the game throws at you. A few lame puzzles slow the pace a bit at times, but it never got to be a problem in my eyes. If you've looked at Singularity and thought you might like it, please give it a chance. You will get sucked in.… Expand
  19. Diatonix
    Jul 12, 2011
    9
    Great mix of Half-life 2, Bioshock, and Dead Space. They shamelessly stole all of the best elements from the best shooters and created a great gaming experience. I picked this game up for $10 and it turned out to be much more entertaining than the last two $60 games that I bought. Highly recommended for fans of fps!
  20. Evil_Unk
    May 20, 2011
    9
    I bought this game because it was only like $10 and change. I have to say that I really enjoyed it! Even not on sale I would recommend this game. The weapon mechanics and gameplay are perfect for my style of play. I enjoyed this every bit as much as I enjoyed Half-Life 2. Great graphics, great sound (as long as you remember to alt-tab out of the game and turn up the game sound in WindowsI bought this game because it was only like $10 and change. I have to say that I really enjoyed it! Even not on sale I would recommend this game. The weapon mechanics and gameplay are perfect for my style of play. I enjoyed this every bit as much as I enjoyed Half-Life 2. Great graphics, great sound (as long as you remember to alt-tab out of the game and turn up the game sound in Windows 7). My only complaint is that I had problems when I installed the game, it would ot start. If you install via Steam you have to reboot your PC, then the game works great. All in all a great experience.… Expand
  21. Sasori261
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    Great game! I love both the single player and the multiplayer as both are good. Though it really sucks that Activision didn't advertise it, not many people bought the game. The game was awesome, but there's probably not going to be a sequel because Activision doesn't care to advertise games that have potential to be as great as Call of Duty. I don't even have a complaint about this game,Great game! I love both the single player and the multiplayer as both are good. Though it really sucks that Activision didn't advertise it, not many people bought the game. The game was awesome, but there's probably not going to be a sequel because Activision doesn't care to advertise games that have potential to be as great as Call of Duty. I don't even have a complaint about this game, everything was good if not great to me. Although I don't have a complaint, I still wouldn't put it above Fallout 3 or anything, but it is a really good game. Overall, if you want a good shooter game that isn't Call of Duty or Battlefield, play this game.… Expand
  22. Aeryx
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    Played this at a friend's house thinking that after 1 hour, I'd be turning to another game. Instead, it was so good, I marathoned the thing to the end. Great game and definitely worth your time and money!
  23. Fragems
    May 9, 2012
    9
    Not the best FPS i have ever played. However it was a good addition to the genre and the use of time altering mechanics was very interesting. For the price this is definitely worth a game picking up.

    Only thing that bugged me as some others have mentioned is there are no subtitles. I can hear fine and this didn't overly bother me however i always like to have subs on just in case i don't    Not the best FPS i have ever played. However it was a good addition to the genre and the use of time altering mechanics was very interesting. For the price this is definitely worth a game picking up.

    Only thing that bugged me as some others have mentioned is there are no subtitles. I can hear fine and this didn't overly bother me however i always like to have subs on just in case i don't quite catch what someone is saying and because reading subs is like second nature to me being an avid fan of anime.    … Expand
  24. WhiteFilipino
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    I was genuinely surprised with this game. I only purchased it because there was a deal where you can get Prototype for free. I saw it on the shelf and said, "Eh, it looks cool enough for Prototype I guess". Boy was I surprised. I figured I might as well play this game, and 10 hours later I was left with the stupidest smile on my face. To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that the ending ofI was genuinely surprised with this game. I only purchased it because there was a deal where you can get Prototype for free. I saw it on the shelf and said, "Eh, it looks cool enough for Prototype I guess". Boy was I surprised. I figured I might as well play this game, and 10 hours later I was left with the stupidest smile on my face. To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that the ending of this game is very great albeit generic. Definitely recommend it. (yes I realize I'm writing this review in 2013, I'm a little behind DUH)… Expand
  25. daveyy12
    Apr 6, 2013
    10
    Outstanding game in all respects. Great story, intriguing weapons, and challenging puzzles. Also, the game seemed to be about the right length--took me about 30+ hours over a two week period to beat it. I recommend this game highly
  26. tupera
    Sep 18, 2010
    8
    I really liked the game including the graphics, story line, AI, and weapons. The TMD was extremely useful and the mix of human/mutants was well balanced. The only negative thing I would site is the shortness of the game. One other side note is that I thought the hardest boss of the game came in the middle of the story, not at the end. Oh well.
  27. rocketsoul
    Jun 11, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. game is inspired by bioshock - it has similar plot with distant location full of mutated creatures although with their destinies is much more shadowy, history can be reconstructed in player's mind using recorders or pretty weird Soviet - bioshock style - movies. Quasi - Soviet decoration is okay and looks good but very artificial which is Okay for sci-fi. Controls aren't great but it's easy to get used to. 3 of 5… Expand
  28. Mykwon
    May 3, 2015
    10
    I can't believe this game went unnoticed. At first, I was like "yeah, it's an ok FPS, with some jump scares. That's alright". But when you get the TMD and the seeker, WOW! The game reveals itself and is freaking awesome!
    The style borrows from Wolfenstein, Metro 2033 and a little dose of Bioshock, but still stays unique.
    The action scenes are very well directed and give you a thrill.    I can't believe this game went unnoticed. At first, I was like "yeah, it's an ok FPS, with some jump scares. That's alright". But when you get the TMD and the seeker, WOW! The game reveals itself and is freaking awesome!
    The style borrows from Wolfenstein, Metro 2033 and a little dose of Bioshock, but still stays unique.
    The action scenes are very well directed and give you a thrill.
    The enemies have different hitting zones and will die according to where you shoot them (head, chest, leg, etc.)
    The scenario is rich and adds up to this excellent game.
    Even five years old now, the graphics are still up to the par.
    Excellent game, well worth the money.    … Expand
  29. RAEDALSDI
    May 23, 2013
    8
    The great game of most aspects of the where graphic wonderful and easy way to control and wonderful story but flawed one big problem is the lack of writing the bottom of the screen allows the player the opportunity to understand the story's largest
    I liked the end of many where you have three scenarios to end, including the judgment of the world or save the world by killing yourself or    The great game of most aspects of the where graphic wonderful and easy way to control and wonderful story but flawed one big problem is the lack of writing the bottom of the screen allows the player the opportunity to understand the story's largest
    I liked the end of many where you have three scenarios to end, including the judgment of the world or save the world by killing yourself or give preferred to save the world for someone else    … Expand
  30. sft
    Dec 21, 2016
    8
    Singularly good

    This little-known title is a cracker of a game which, even though it borrows from several other games, does so in it’s own idiosyncratic and original way rather than simply ripping them off. There isn’t a dull moment in its 10 or so hours of gameplay and the always enjoyable combat is backed by a solid story, good voice acting, some cool enemies, and a decent AI. There’s    Singularly good

    This little-known title is a cracker of a game which, even though it borrows from several other games, does so in it’s own idiosyncratic and original way rather than simply ripping them off. There isn’t a dull moment in its 10 or so hours of gameplay and the always enjoyable combat is backed by a solid story, good voice acting, some cool enemies, and a decent AI. There’s a wide variety of weapons available and every one of them feels good to wield and most of them produce very satisfying results. However, it’s the Time Manipulation Device that’s the star of the show and this weapon/tool is impressively designed and implemented. It allows the player to manipulate both time and matter in a number of ways every one of which is great fun to use. Graphically the game is acceptable enough, although some of the textures leave a little to be desired (some people have experienced glitches but I had none), and you get to fight your way through a reasonably varied range of well-designed environments. As a story-driven, linear FPS SINGULARITY hits the nail on the head and does so with a refreshing streak of inventiveness and individuality. I just wish it had lasted a little longer, as I was having so much fun.    … Expand
  31. Gixian82
    Jun 22, 2014
    8
    I got to this game by an accident and it was a very nice surprise for me! An unknown game for me before, that started like a very mediocre shooter (taking graphics and gameplay in account) turned out to be pretty great sci-fi story-driven shooter in the end. If you gona play this, definitely use a savegame at the very end and try out all the three ends - they are wonderful!
  32. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    1/3/2011: This game is of a breed of highly linear, yet heavily story-driven shooter that I've enjoyed since I was small. It's no Bioshock, but it's not Pariah either. This is the kind of game you rent for a weekend, or get it used or while its on sale, and experience two days of sheer awesome. Raven Software has never made a game I didn't like and Singularity is no exception. In fact, my1/3/2011: This game is of a breed of highly linear, yet heavily story-driven shooter that I've enjoyed since I was small. It's no Bioshock, but it's not Pariah either. This is the kind of game you rent for a weekend, or get it used or while its on sale, and experience two days of sheer awesome. Raven Software has never made a game I didn't like and Singularity is no exception. In fact, my only gripe with it is that the shotgun didn't sound beefy enough.… Expand
  33. MrBiggllesWorth
    Jan 30, 2017
    8
    Singularity is truly a diamond in the rough of first-person shooters. It has a solid and compelling story with a nearly silent hero. It borrows elements from Bioshock, Half-Life and Doom. The game is quite short with only about 7-8 hours of playtime. I recommend you grab this when it is on sale. Here are some key points you should know before you purchase Singularity.

    Pros: Fun and    Singularity is truly a diamond in the rough of first-person shooters. It has a solid and compelling story with a nearly silent hero. It borrows elements from Bioshock, Half-Life and Doom. The game is quite short with only about 7-8 hours of playtime. I recommend you grab this when it is on sale. Here are some key points you should know before you purchase Singularity.

    Pros:
    Fun and interesting abilities that let you manage every fight
    Various enemies
    Dismemberment
    Engaging story
    Upgrades to weapons and equipment
    Great voice acting

    Cons:
    Low replayability
    Linear level design
    Some textures look quite dated
    The PC version is a console port and has a very low FOV which takes a little getting used to or can be corrected with a mod. However, some mods don't work so you might need to search around to find which one works for you.

    Note: There is a post-credits scene! Don't worry, even if you skip the credits you will not skip the scene!    … Expand
  34. NerdN8
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Очень атмосферная и интересная игра, понравилась механика взаимодействия со временем. Немного огорчила стрельба, врагу мало одного попадания в голову даже самому слабому. В целом хочется поставить 10/10 прошел с огромным удовольствием. Жалко что продолжения не будет(Очень атмосферная и интересная игра, понравилась механика взаимодействия со временем. Немного огорчила стрельба, врагу мало одного попадания в голову даже самому слабому. В целом хочется поставить 10/10 прошел с огромным удовольствием. Жалко что продолжения не будет(
  35. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    Very cool story. Gameplay is spectacular as total. Highly recommend it for everyone.
  36. vicktor40
    Aug 14, 2010
    8
    Singularity is a really interesting game. Putting together elements from other games really does make this game fun.The end of the game is really interesting as well as many other features. The two things i Love about the campaign is that you have to solve teaser puzzles and from time to time there are startling moments. The campaign is really good. But they could have done a little bitSingularity is a really interesting game. Putting together elements from other games really does make this game fun.The end of the game is really interesting as well as many other features. The two things i Love about the campaign is that you have to solve teaser puzzles and from time to time there are startling moments. The campaign is really good. But they could have done a little bit more with the multiplayer.Overall is they were more original with the campaign and the multiplayer maybe it would have gotten a higher score.… Expand
  37. adoru
    Aug 17, 2010
    8
    Loved the game, but there is certainly missed opportunity for greatness. Plot was fantastic, but the impact of the game's events doesn't sink in until the end of the game, which makes a second playthrough more appealing so you can spot the cues this time around. Music and graphics were superb once the texture bug was patched, and the atmosphere, while nowhere near Metro 2033's, was good.Loved the game, but there is certainly missed opportunity for greatness. Plot was fantastic, but the impact of the game's events doesn't sink in until the end of the game, which makes a second playthrough more appealing so you can spot the cues this time around. Music and graphics were superb once the texture bug was patched, and the atmosphere, while nowhere near Metro 2033's, was good. Would have loved more puzzles and a much stronger stealth element. Sequel, please!… Expand
  38. Templar19
    Jul 18, 2011
    8
    Pretty fun game, took me about 6 hours to beat on the normal difficulty. Great storyline, fun combat. The "TMD" really makes the game interesting. Havn't tried multiplayer yet, but my only complaint would be that the game was somewhat short, but aren't all FPS games these days? and also the uses for the "TMD" were kind of limited, would have been more fun if you could use it on almostPretty fun game, took me about 6 hours to beat on the normal difficulty. Great storyline, fun combat. The "TMD" really makes the game interesting. Havn't tried multiplayer yet, but my only complaint would be that the game was somewhat short, but aren't all FPS games these days? and also the uses for the "TMD" were kind of limited, would have been more fun if you could use it on almost anything, and not just certain "boxes" stairs, items and enemies.… Expand
  39. Kulkuri
    May 16, 2013
    9
    I've played this game for two days now and I'm taken liking of this game. If we forget that this game was greatly inspired by Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and maybe also Bioshock, with a heart ripped off from Halo and Call of Duty.... this is a damn fun game from veteran developers at Raven Software.

    More accurate description of this game would be that it's a Call of Duty but set into the Doom    I've played this game for two days now and I'm taken liking of this game. If we forget that this game was greatly inspired by Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and maybe also Bioshock, with a heart ripped off from Halo and Call of Duty.... this is a damn fun game from veteran developers at Raven Software.

    More accurate description of this game would be that it's a Call of Duty but set into the Doom universe, with Half-Life 2 physics gun, and Bioshock-like skill upgrade mechanics (and audio logs like the ones in System Shock).

    Technically Singularity doesn't bring anything new on the table with it's Unreal Engine. The Sigularity is a very easy game even on a high difficulty level. Upgrade mechanics are inconsistant and right out confusing at first. The Skill upgrades for player are not very well thought out and there's little to no reason to upgrade anything than just handful of skills out of a dozen options. There is also no need to upgrade weapons except for the sub-machine gun and sniper rifle. (Side note: I've never seen such an useless shotgun in any other game than in this one.)

    This is clearly an FPS intended for Playstation and Xbox, but the Windows version works decently. I miss the FOV setting and lots of other things such as bind for an ability to walk in this game which causes problems with some level and enemy design I'll explain soon. Even thought this game has weird default binds, you can easily adjust to them. However I suggest moving the health pack from key h to key x. You can also only carry two weapons at time plus the TMD which is a kind of melee weapon/tool in this game.

    Level design has some issues. Like invisible walls everywhere, and levels are mostly just a straight pipe. Sigularity was clearly designed and intended to be played on a gamepad. It means that when you move with a gamepad you can push the stick just a little or completely all the way, and that dictates your walking running speed. On a keyboard it's either on or off switch between not moving or moving as fast as normally you can (sprint is a separate function).

    There are sections in this game you cannot play on Windows without the help of a gamepad as it was intended by the Singularity's developers. In that part you have to keep certain move speed and sneak or you'll attact attention of the opponents. With keyboard you'll end up wasting ammo. Which kind of sucks. But isn't a big problem since the game constantly keep supplying ammo to you.

    Now that out of the way, what's good about this game? Everything else. Atmosphere is fantastic, jumpscares are well done, music is good, characters are decent (even the ones copied from other games), and the black humour is hilarious.

    Time travelling thing in this game works flawlessly and while it's usage is limited, it's great fun. Levels offer minimal amout of exploring despite the pipe-stylish level design. There are things you can go look at and figure out how to get them (even if the solutions are very simple at most of the time). Graphics are decent. And sound design is well done (without counting few weird bits).

    Something this game has that lacks from so many other games is the kind of rhythm it has to it. Just when you think you've seen it all, the game throws something new at you and keeps the interest up. Sigularity knows how to focus on what's important at the time too and adjusts accordingly. I strongly think that we need more games like these. This is a fun game. It sure has its issues but it is lots of fun. Check it out with a discounted price tag from Steam or something. It's worth every penny.    … Expand
  40. Mako
    Jul 7, 2011
    8
    This game is very entertaining imitating and mixing both Bioshock and Half-life. Story is good for this kind of sci-fi game; even it does not provide any kind of genius hooks, but it is still entertaining enough for a video game. The action in game is good and time manipulation gives it a nice spice. Game is not too long which is good, since the game would otherwise turn out to be tooThis game is very entertaining imitating and mixing both Bioshock and Half-life. Story is good for this kind of sci-fi game; even it does not provide any kind of genius hooks, but it is still entertaining enough for a video game. The action in game is good and time manipulation gives it a nice spice. Game is not too long which is good, since the game would otherwise turn out to be too repetitive and boring. It took me about 9 hours to complete the game. Graphics are not high-end, but they did not bother me either. Game itself doesnâ… Expand
  41. AlienSpaceBats
    Jul 24, 2011
    8
    I like to think of Singularity of a mash-up of TimeShift and Metro 2033, which is to say it looks amazing, is loads of fun to play and the innovative time-altering weapon is the icing on the cake.
  42. Banhammer0
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    TO ANYONE WAITING FOR HALF-LIFE 3: THIS IS HALF-LIFE 3
    The story, the gameplay, enemies you encounter, the feels, it's all almost as good as Half-Life or better (in some ways).
    Graphically it's the peak of what 2010 had to offer. Gameplay is on par with modern titles, shooting and combat feels great. There are some intruging puzzles and no **** collectibles, everything hidden that you    TO ANYONE WAITING FOR HALF-LIFE 3: THIS IS HALF-LIFE 3
    The story, the gameplay, enemies you encounter, the feels, it's all almost as good as Half-Life or better (in some ways).
    Graphically it's the peak of what 2010 had to offer. Gameplay is on par with modern titles, shooting and combat feels great. There are some intruging puzzles and no **** collectibles, everything hidden that you find helps your character in some way. Long (18-20 hours) story that makes sense.Three different endings.
    Flaws - cringeworthy voice acting, some hiccups in the story.
    It is a big shame this game hadn't have more recognition - maybe now that it's on steam and new gen consoles it will have the attention it fully deserves. I'm hoping for Singularity 2. Buy this nau !    … Expand
  43. Nevermind
    Apr 28, 2012
    8
    This was a pretty good game. The storyline was good, with a nice twist which makes you wonder why this game wasn't polished a bit better. In the game there are a lot of notes that apparently tried to explain how things work in communist Russia, but to best put it they were childish and annoying. The artwork also seems somewhat mismatched in places, for example the crates and posters lookThis was a pretty good game. The storyline was good, with a nice twist which makes you wonder why this game wasn't polished a bit better. In the game there are a lot of notes that apparently tried to explain how things work in communist Russia, but to best put it they were childish and annoying. The artwork also seems somewhat mismatched in places, for example the crates and posters look like they came out of a cartoon, but everything else is done differently. Apart for that, everything is fine, you get to shoot a bunch of weapons, well, not really by any modern standard, but at least they are functional, well, at least two out of the five are, and you wield the time altering weapon whose name i forget right now. But, apart from this, the game has a good storyline,and once you finish it it will leave you thinking about the story and everything that happened. Trust me, I was surprised, and let's just say i have seen "The Matrix". Oh yeah,and did I say there is plenty of ammo? This game should get extra points just for that. No more "I have one bullet left" moments here.… Expand
  44. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    Graphics: Not the best, but they still look amazing on PC. Physics could be much better. 9.5.

    Sound: Gun sounds are okay, voice acting is okay, no memorable themes, environment sounds are good. 8. Gameplay: The game feels like it has the Call of Duty controls mixed with a Half-Life experience. Singularity does have its own legs to stand on. The game features a neat time    Graphics: Not the best, but they still look amazing on PC. Physics could be much better. 9.5.

    Sound: Gun sounds are okay, voice acting is okay, no memorable themes, environment sounds are good. 8.

    Gameplay: The game feels like it has the Call of Duty controls mixed with a Half-Life experience. Singularity does have its own legs to stand on. The game features a neat time travel mechanic using the singularity device attached to the players arm. You can use it to manipulate objects, and enemies in the environment. It’s set on basic objects, and doesn’t give you the freedom to mess with anything, but it’s still something new brought to the table. The game is linear and as the player progresses you run into flashbacks, and even end up time traveling. The game does a good job mixing time periods together. The boss battles are fun, but easy to figure out. The enemies in the game consist of soldiers, and mutated creatures which are at times challenging to take down. The game features a multiplayer mode which I could not test out because the game is dead. I can’t find much flaws with the game other than the fact that it needs a better variety of enemies, and the gameplay in general needs better guns, maybe melee weapons too, and environments that don’t feel like you’re just walking in a straight path, and puzzles that don’t always consist of just manipulating one object just to get to the next objective. There should have been puzzles which are challenging and use actual physics. Singularity is still a new and fun experience that lasts as a thrill ride. 9.

    Story: The story is actually really interesting. Without giving much away, I’ll just say that in the beginning you end up time traveling to a point where you save a man from a burning building who ends up being the main villain in the game. Throughout the game you time travel uncovering more information about the Singularity, and the game leads to an ending which is in the hands of the player. The game leaves on a strong note leaving fans in hope that Activision intends to take a break from Call of Duty and allows Raven to work on a sequel. The story is pretty straight forward and does have a twist, but for some reason I already sort of knew what happened, and the game presents it as some crazy twist. Other portions of the story can be read through notes, records found throughout the game and writings on the wall. The game isn’t the greatest video game story, but it is still a great experience. 9.

    Lasting Appeal: Got the game for about 5-7 bucks from a Steam sale and I’d say at that price it is worth it. I think it’s selling for 30 bucks right now, and due to the length of the game, I’d recommend waiting on another sale. The game lasts about 6-7 hours. I’d still recommend this game to be played through at least once. 9.5.

    Overall Score: 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  45. Hack
    Jul 7, 2017
    8
    A heavily scripted, linear first person shooter with an interesting story, good voice acting, fun mechanics and solid gameplay. Overall a very well put together and enjoyable game. If you liked Wolfenstein and Doom 2016 you'll enjoy Singularity.

    I ran it at 4K downsampled with 16X AF forced and it looked surprisingly good for an older game, no complaints at all. It looked, ran and    A heavily scripted, linear first person shooter with an interesting story, good voice acting, fun mechanics and solid gameplay. Overall a very well put together and enjoyable game. If you liked Wolfenstein and Doom 2016 you'll enjoy Singularity.

    I ran it at 4K downsampled with 16X AF forced and it looked surprisingly good for an older game, no complaints at all. It looked, ran and played really well throughout.

    To allow 16x AF instead of 4x you'll need to edit the registry:

    Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareActivisionSingularity
    Open the MaxAnisotropy entry, select Decimal, then write 16    … Expand
  46. Marickk
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    It's surprising this game was so wow. I didn't give much interest after the release date but was a mistake. Have a good experience of gamepaly and is unique.
  47. Dco326
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    Stvarno dobra igrica, jedina stvar zbog koje joj dajem 9 je sto je na momente na normal bila bas bas prelaka i sto NEMA SUBTAJTLOVA znaci tako mala stvar moze da unisti celo iskustvo da je to jezivo. Inace sve je bilo top i zanimljivo i zabavno realno.
  48. CamyVero
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    Singularity es un excelente FPS de ciencia ficción/terror de un palo parecido a lo que fue Bioshock. Su historia no es tan imaginativa ni es tan ambicioso en su diseño, pero es un juego que a día de hoy, a finales de 2022, es perfectamente disfrutable. En él disfrutaremos de intensos tiroteos contra tropas humanas, mutantes, jefes finales grotescos, exploración, viajes en el tiempo,Singularity es un excelente FPS de ciencia ficción/terror de un palo parecido a lo que fue Bioshock. Su historia no es tan imaginativa ni es tan ambicioso en su diseño, pero es un juego que a día de hoy, a finales de 2022, es perfectamente disfrutable. En él disfrutaremos de intensos tiroteos contra tropas humanas, mutantes, jefes finales grotescos, exploración, viajes en el tiempo, poderes que nos da un extraordinario dispositivo y muchas cosas más para desentrañar el misterio de la is la Katorga-12.

    Lo puedes encontrar a precio de derribo, funciona muy bien en un pc de gama media/baja a 1080p y 60 fps estables (quitando un pequeño problema de compatibilidad con windows 10 que impedía el arranque al principio) así que, si no lo has jugado pruebalo. Por último, se me olvidaba, si hay que decir algo malo de él es que quizás es un poco corto. Jugando tranquilamente no me ha llegado a las 9 horas.    … Expand
  49. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good very not bad game
  50. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A
    A good game in general.
    Does not offer anything new.
    Reaches its goals by blending Half Life 2 and Bioshock.
    Story is ok.
  51. SilverOrlov
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    A good mix of ideas and atmosphere from Bioshock 1, 2 and a Half-Live. Not that it’s a masterpiece like those two games in their time, but in my opinion it is undeservedly left in the shadow of its time. I accidentally found this game recently, already in 2019, and played it with great pleasure, although there was a tangible difference in the graphic generation.
  52. AxeWould
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    игра просто топ, и сюжет круто закрученный, и механика игры, и звук и атмосфера в общем в игре все топ, очень недооценённая. Один из лучших шутеров, сколько раз проходил, всегда получал массу удовольствия.
  53. kndr
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Interesting story. You save someone you shouldn't save and try to fix that problem. Seeing past locations of the locations is really cool. You can also throw time bomb kind of thingy and it stops time in that certain area. Then you unload your ammo into enemies and watch them fall down at the same time.

    The only negative I can think of is colors are too brown. And also there are no subtitles.
  54. Milhocreoilo
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played it in November 2021 and found it a very fun and entertaining shooter. Good story. It's still worth playing.… Expand
  55. tc98
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    Derivative? Yes. Absolutely bags of fun? Yes!
    This game is a hybrid of classic shooters, and there's nothing wrong with that because its a blast. They blended the gameplay and 50s vibe of Bioshock, visuals and enemies of the Half Life series, and the time reversal theme from POPWW, with a story reminiscent Red Alert 2. Its an absolute thrill ride from start to finish.
  56. Matwei123
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    В целом хорошо, чередование механик очень понравилось. Пострелялся с военными, полутался, пострелялся с монстрами, улучшился и так далее. Очень низкая сложность, играл на "средне", ощущался на "легко". Местами терялась ощущение что ты находишься в СССР и это очень сказывалась на геймплее , местами проскакивали флаги с серпом и молотом и красный цвет, но это не спасло ситуацию. Ощущени, чтоВ целом хорошо, чередование механик очень понравилось. Пострелялся с военными, полутался, пострелялся с монстрами, улучшился и так далее. Очень низкая сложность, играл на "средне", ощущался на "легко". Местами терялась ощущение что ты находишься в СССР и это очень сказывалась на геймплее , местами проскакивали флаги с серпом и молотом и красный цвет, но это не спасло ситуацию. Ощущени, что ты находишься не в 2010 а в 2045… Expand
  57. Reaper0
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    Realy nice game sadasdasdasdadssadadasdadadasdadadasdadasdadasdasdasdasdasdasdasdadadasdasdadasda

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#61 Best PC Game of 2010
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#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. PC PowerPlay
    60
    Borrows so much but pays back so little. Seems to learn nothing from games half a decade old. Fun for a weekend. [Sept 2010, p.54]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    68
    A confused mess of promising but inconsistent mechanics. Hilarious, maddening, stupid and occasionally fun. [Sept 2010, p.79]
  3. 3DJuegos
    86
    A nice working mix of puzzles and action, with great rhythm and a varied formula. By focusing on the core themes of the first person shooter experience, Singularity is an excellent a quite surprising game.
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