SUPERHOT VR

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Metro GameCentral
    May 29, 2019
    70
    We still have a problem in the game not evolving past its initial set of ideas, and resting on its laurels long before it gets to the end of its short running time, but this is definitely the most we’ve ever enjoyed it. It’s also another game where Oculus Quest’s superior controls and roomscale tracking makes all the difference.
  2. Gamer.no
    May 31, 2017
    70
    Superhot VR’s responsive controls and impressive visuals make for a natural transition to VR, and a gripping sense of involvement. While the game lacks content, it is undoubtedly one of the VR-platform’s most interesting experiences, putting player agency on center stage.
  3. Gamer.nl
    Jan 13, 2017
    70
    This is what it feels like to be Neo in The Matrix. The simple but amazing surroundings combined with the original principle that time only changes when you move, makes Superhot an amazing experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best PC Game of 2016
96
#96 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 75
  3. Negative: 11 out of 75
  1. roflCyclone
    Dec 29, 2016
    9
    Of all the VR games I own, this is easily the best. Alot of games I've played once or twice, or fire up to show friends and family what VR isOf all the VR games I own, this is easily the best. Alot of games I've played once or twice, or fire up to show friends and family what VR is like. But Superhot was the first game that made me really believe VR could be the future. There are flaws of course; it's much too short for the current price tag of $30 (only a few hours long), limited range of movement, not being available to Vive owners, and the occasional "why are my hands not doing them what I want them to" moment. But this is the kind of game that is important to the future of VR -- it's incredibly fun, it's fast paced and frenetic, it immerses you, and you don't want to stop playing it till you've gotten all the way through. If you own the Touch then I can't recommend this game enough, in fact of all the motion controlled games I've played this is the only one I would say is a "must own". Especially if you were a fan of the original game, you will not be disappointed. It's not perfect, but it's about as good a VR gaming experience as is currently available.… Full Review »
  2. LivewireHD
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    The TL;DR Review
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    Game type: Fps Style: Solo VR used: Oculus Platform used: Steam System specs: 1070 gtx 8gb OC, i7,    The TL;DR Review
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    Game type: Fps
    Style: Solo
    VR used: Oculus
    Platform used: Steam
    System specs: 1070 gtx 8gb OC, i7, 32gb Ram, Windows10, Oculus rift & touch controllers.

    Graphics - 8/10

    Sound - 7/10

    Gameplay - 8/10

    Comfort - Medium (Medium-Large Play Area, 180 Degree play, 360 Degree view, No motion sickness, standing stationary gameplay)

    Fun - 9/10

    Replayability - 7/10 (You may have fun just messing around with the slow-mo and doing fancy and creative kills, but the plot and gameplay wouldn’t bring you back by itself, only to mess around with slow-mo)

    Overall - 8/10

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    Graphics - a rating of how visually appealing, well done and immersive the visuals are, not how realistic or high end. Rated out of 10.
    Sound - a rating of how good the quality, fitting with the game and immersive the music is. Rated out of 10.
    Gameplay - a rating of how the overall feel of the game is, from mechanics and controls to ai and purpose of game. Rated out of 10.
    Comfort - a rating based on how the game makes you feel in VR, motion sickness, immersion, playspace/position. Rated casual(seated, no motion sickness, usually an experience with no gameplay), easy(usually seated, no motion sickness) , medium(standing or seated, possible use of 360 space, medium play area, no motion sickness ) , hard(standing, usually larger play area and 360 space, possible motion sickness) or extreme(standing, full 360 space, larger play area, possible motion sickness).
    Fun - simply how fun the overall experience is. Rated out of 10
    Replayability - How likely you are to replay the game, 10 being lots of replay, 1 being single playthrough.
    Overall - a final rating based on previous points and others. Rated out of 10
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    The Full Review
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    Superhot VR is not a copy of the original Superhot with added VR, it is in fact it's own game and story. That being said the story in both Superhot games is abstract and mostly hinting at things that might be going on.

    Superhot VR's graphics and sounds are unique and abstract also, but they work really well in the context of the gameplay. A minimalist style allowing you to simply focus on the slow motion. The break sequences between combat use a more detailed art style but this lets you realise you are entering and exiting a game within a game.

    The gameplay itself is the selling point of superhot and whilst it will take you a little while to adjust to not moving around unless you want time to move, once you adjust it is that exact feature that immerses you fully into the world, you feel more and more like it is real as you go on which only helps to convey the points the plot is trying to make.

    As far as comfortability goes, the game uses a fixed position with no movement at all, it will however require you to grab things far away, crouch and dodge bullets so a medium to large play space is recommended.

    The mechanics of the game are easy to pick up, grabbing, throwing, shooting and dodging all come naturally to you and you find yourself getting faster and more accurate as you play. Some moves such as throwing knives or bottles can be tricky to aim, but if you pull it off the satisfaction in gameplay is amazing.

    On my rig the game ran 100% perfectly with no slowdown or stuttering, I didn't notice any tearing, lag, or obvious bugs or broken features as I was playing through the whole game, very well executed.

    Overall I would recommend this game fully to anyone who has a PC VR system, even if you have played the normal Superhot this game will surprise you and the gameplay feels super immersive.    … Full Review »
  3. ruethegloom
    Jun 16, 2022
    3
    The devs removed content years after release, and it was already too short to begin with. I would absolutely avoid this and any future gamesThe devs removed content years after release, and it was already too short to begin with. I would absolutely avoid this and any future games from this developer.… Full Review »
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