Singularity (2010)

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 446 Ratings

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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
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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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Metascore
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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