SUPERHOT

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 701 Ratings

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  1. iseeall
    Dec 3, 2016
    7
    It's an innovative mix of a shooter and a puzzle which thinks a lot of itself. Unfortunately pretty soon the game becomes a boring trial-and-error grind of maneuvering around flying bullets and running enemies.

    The good: - time moves only when you move (but bullets still fly, although slowly, even when time is stopped), an innovative idea! - an interesting system of menus, resembling    It's an innovative mix of a shooter and a puzzle which thinks a lot of itself. Unfortunately pretty soon the game becomes a boring trial-and-error grind of maneuvering around flying bullets and running enemies.

    The good:
    - time moves only when you move (but bullets still fly, although slowly, even when time is stopped), an innovative idea!
    - an interesting system of menus, resembling that of Norton Commander and DOS. It was fun to just explore every "file" there and see the game of life simulation and other useless stuff

    The so-so:
    - laconic, minimalistic graphical design. I didn't like it much but didn't hate it either
    - actions like punching an enemy, taking a gun, firing a gun all take some real time which isn't obvious at first and caused me some frustration in the early levels.

    The bad:
    - the levels are just scripted sequences. You mostly stay at the same place, and enemies run from all directions, from behind doors and start shooting at you. This means that you will restart and restart the same level until you know where everyone will appear until you can beat it. Or you can rotate the camera after every step so as to see if anyone new has appeared behind you. Not a very pleasant experience.

    Ultimately, this game is very shallow. As soon as the novelty wears off and you "get it", there isn't much left. But it's still worth a look.    … Expand
  2. Klewer
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    A unique take on FPS. Innovative combat and fresh way to play the game. Little story and can no super long, but worth your time playing.
  3. Underpants158
    Nov 29, 2016
    7
    Pros!:
    -Time moves when you move! What a cool idea
    -Approaching an fps more tactfully than twitchy OKS!: -Does the whole meta thing in the story -environments look the same CONS!: -Took me hour and a half on the first playthrough. Time normally isn't that big for me but for the price, 24.99 when not on sale, that's a little steep. 14.99 and I would have put the length in the ok    Pros!:
    -Time moves when you move! What a cool idea
    -Approaching an fps more tactfully than twitchy

    OKS!:
    -Does the whole meta thing in the story
    -environments look the same

    CONS!:
    -Took me hour and a half on the first playthrough. Time normally isn't that big for me but for the price, 24.99 when not on sale, that's a little steep. 14.99 and I would have put the length in the ok section. I recommend picking it up on a steam sale.

    CONCLUSION!:
    -I hope there is a sequel or a fullfledged game that spawns from this. Good proof of concept.    … Expand
  4. psylife
    Oct 30, 2016
    7
    Fresh and fun mechanics that revolve around managing time as it relates to your movements in space. The game is structured in a sequence of action set pieces that are in their essence, dynamic puzzles that can be solved in a variety of ways. Chaining gun and combat actions with fluidity is entertaining and very satisfying. Can be beaten in about two hours, recommended at a bargain price.
  5. Gohenko
    May 15, 2016
    7
    The concept itself is very unique, I've never played a game quite like this. However, there isn't much else going on here. The presentation is very minimalistic and the story tries too hard to be clever. You really need to love the core gameplay or you'll get bored within ten minutes.

    It is one of the most innovative shooters I've played in recent years, I'll give it that. Just don't    The concept itself is very unique, I've never played a game quite like this. However, there isn't much else going on here. The presentation is very minimalistic and the story tries too hard to be clever. You really need to love the core gameplay or you'll get bored within ten minutes.

    It is one of the most innovative shooters I've played in recent years, I'll give it that. Just don't expect anything more. Definitely pick up on sale if you're at all interested.    … Expand
  6. dabyd1304
    Jan 8, 2017
    7
    Superhot ha dejado una sensación de incertidumbre en su salida. No se ha hablado mucho de él, mas allá de que está "chulo". Cuando el verdadero sentimiento que le queda a todo el que haya jugado, es el de no haber jugado a nada parecido. El juego, ha cogido unas mecánicas tan estancadas como son las de los FPS y ha creado algo más que destacable.

    Posee carencias en su sensación de    Superhot ha dejado una sensación de incertidumbre en su salida. No se ha hablado mucho de él, mas allá de que está "chulo". Cuando el verdadero sentimiento que le queda a todo el que haya jugado, es el de no haber jugado a nada parecido. El juego, ha cogido unas mecánicas tan estancadas como son las de los FPS y ha creado algo más que destacable.

    Posee carencias en su sensación de dinamismo y contundencia de sus físicas, pero aun así es uno de los mejores tapados de 2016.    … Expand
  7. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 20, 2017
    7
    Superhot
    When I move You move
    Superhot is when puzzles meet first person shooters The concept is simple, time only moves when you move… The game is split up into small level and takes around 2 hours to complete though there are stipulation challenges and an endless mode where you start in a random are and try to rack up as many kills as possible, unlocked once you beat the story… you    Superhot
    When I move You move
    Superhot is when puzzles meet first person shooters
    The concept is simple, time only moves when you move…
    The game is split up into small level and takes around 2 hours to complete though there are stipulation challenges and an endless mode where you start in a random are and try to rack up as many kills as possible, unlocked once you beat the story…
    you can pick up items in the environment to throw at enemies to knock weapons out of their hands, grab their weapons, shoot and dodge bullets like the matrix master that you are…
    towards the end of the game youre even able to switch bodies…
    this seemingly over powered ability is balanced by the fact that it forces your targets weapon to break
    and once you’ve killed every enemies in a level the game shows a rundown of everything you just did with no pauses showing you just how cool what you just pulled off really was..
    The game sounds pretty easy but its not..
    Theres a great challenge in targeting the right enemies at the right time making sure youre not going to get shot from behind…
    and once you feel like you’ve got it all figured out the game switched it up on you adding harder weapons varieties to deal with
    And youre going to die a lot trying to figure out the puzzle that is superhot…
    Im not the biggest fan of this level feeling though..
    the world doesn’t feel connected and I feel the experience would’ve been way cooler if this were one continuous world with checkpoints instead…
    but that’s really my only issue with this game..
    the delivery of this game makes it feel pretty cheap and throwaway, when there some addictive frustrating and satisfying moments to be had here
    that asside
    SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter I've played in years!
    That last bit was a joke…
    that you wont get.. until you play the game…
    I give Superhot a 7.5/10    … Expand
  8. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Intriguing game. Fun and challenging, but ultimately too short for the asking price. It is one of the most original games I have ever played and has a lot going for it in replay ability.
  9. ugura
    Mar 1, 2016
    7
    to fast boring, but good game, better try it aber its difference from another shooter games, its like portal, your must using your brain geting better better
  10. Nyarulathotep
    Mar 12, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter I've played in years!
    SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT SUPERHOT    … Expand
  11. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    7
    Revolves around one idea that is really fun, but there is not much there other than that idea. Just fun to play once and then be done with it.
  12. RainbowDenix
    Jun 8, 2016
    7
    800 рублей вы чё совсем так охуели а?,ебаный кусок говна на 5 часов неплохая задумка,более менее хорошая реализация,какой то не самый гениальный сюжет и все это выливается в 7 из 10
  13. denwer
    Feb 3, 2018
    7
    Very good and innovative gameplay, but it is not only SUPERHOT, but also SUPERSHORT. You can beat this game in 1.5-2.0 hours, although it is a new and very nice experience. It still feels not like the actual game, but a very good tech demo, because of lack of content.
  14. Noole
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    The core game mechanic is amazing, but it ships with a pretentious unskippable story that's barely related to the core gameplay. And it's super short. Such a shame, should've been a GOTY contender.
  15. SolusBatty
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    The game is fun, fast-paced and with an interesting dark narative. The main point of the game with time moving only when you do (although it does move slowly even if you stand still) makes it a refreshing fps. The minimalistic graphics too give it a unique feel. However even though it is a tight game based on this single quirk it is way, way, waaay too short. I've finished it in an hour,The game is fun, fast-paced and with an interesting dark narative. The main point of the game with time moving only when you do (although it does move slowly even if you stand still) makes it a refreshing fps. The minimalistic graphics too give it a unique feel. However even though it is a tight game based on this single quirk it is way, way, waaay too short. I've finished it in an hour, maybe a bit more. So a solid and fun experiance but im not sure if it is worth 22dolars as it is on STEAM right now. Better wait for 50-75% discount.… Expand
  16. sevifc
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    Un juego que cambia radicalmente lo que conocemos en el mundo de los FPS. El mundo está completamente parado. Tu movimiento hace que puedas jugar. Quizás lo malo es su corta duración.
  17. madGames
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    The idea of the game is excellent at first glance. But after half an hour to play becomes incredibly boring. It does not even save a very interesting story and every possible interaction with the player.
  18. SebastianZockt
    Mar 3, 2016
    7
    Its a beautiful game with a good gameplay. It have a good look and is some think new in the FPS-Scene, but there is a big but, why we need to pay 22€ for it! 10€ were ok but 22, sry but thats hard to believe. 2nd Point why i think its too expensive that it got only 90 minutes of gameplay.
  19. Neng-
    Dec 9, 2016
    7
    Fresh, innovative, to the point, it might be short, but it's very replayble and the gameplay is gorgeous and it has nice mechanics. That being said, the story is forgettable and the color palette made the levels look so similar between one and the other that it can get repetitive at times, but the references and the replay feature makes up for them.

    I really recommend to try this thing    Fresh, innovative, to the point, it might be short, but it's very replayble and the gameplay is gorgeous and it has nice mechanics. That being said, the story is forgettable and the color palette made the levels look so similar between one and the other that it can get repetitive at times, but the references and the replay feature makes up for them.

    I really recommend to try this thing out and I'm really looking forward for a future not-so-budget-limited sequel.    … Expand
  20. Garybaldo
    Mar 2, 2020
    7
    Cool, fun game with innovative mechanics that doesn't overstay its welcome with an excessive duration.
  21. ChumaGG
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Super Hot es un juego casual, de esos que te descargas cuando no quieres pensar y solo quieres pasarla bien,

    las mecanicas son bastante buenas y en un principio te puedes tardar un poco acostumbrandote a ellas.

    la historia... practicamente no importa.

    lo unico malo es la duracion, que es muy poca.

    7.3/10
  22. zNeverSleeping
    Aug 25, 2019
    7
    SUPER... HOT

    Jogabilidade divertida e inovadora, com varios niveis criativos e referencias a outras obras. Poreeem, um pouco enjoativo.

    De qualquer forma, vale a pena baixar!
  23. RogueV
    Dec 5, 2019
    7
    The gameplay of this game is pretty amazing and unlike most, I don't really care about how short it is because its fun concept gives it replayability. However, I despise the ""story"" they try to jam down your throat as you play this game. It's not immersive even one tiny bit, it just pulls you out of the gameplay for chunks at a time while you try to find ways to skip as fast as possibleThe gameplay of this game is pretty amazing and unlike most, I don't really care about how short it is because its fun concept gives it replayability. However, I despise the ""story"" they try to jam down your throat as you play this game. It's not immersive even one tiny bit, it just pulls you out of the gameplay for chunks at a time while you try to find ways to skip as fast as possible until the next proper level. There's no other way to say this: the story is terrible and greatly reduces the quality of the experience. I say that as a video game story buff - I'm not just a gameplay only kind of guy.

    The story is just obnoxious and thinks it's clever and funny when it is not close to either. The funny part is it would have been a great game if it had no story and just "shoot red guys" but the game literally mocks you for thinking that. Like a college hipster who is too cool for classes, it shoots condescending downward glances at the concept of "just shooting red guys." It shames you for only wanting to do that as if that wasn't the only reason anyone would want to play this game, ever. Newsflash devs: not one soul on Earth is ever gonna go "ooh let's play SUPERHOT I heard it's got a wacky story."

    Also this sounds trivial but it's really not, the constant SUPERHOT chanting and the SUPERHOT words completely covering the level review at the end is so extremely annoying, it greatly affected the amount of time I chose to play this game. One of the coolest parts of this game should be finishing the level and then watching the replay at the end in real-time without any slowmo, and they manage to utterly destroy this experience by making the replay a background behind huge, useless words and drowning the audio in obnoxious, loud, irritating chants that make you just wanna skip the replay and move on to the next level, even though if the chanting wasn't there, the replay would easily have been the coolest part.

    This game is still fun but it's just frustrating because it would have been so easy to just omit the parts that bring it down. Why were the devs scared of just giving us a pure gameplay-oriented game? They should have learned from Portal 2 about how to integrate story, good writing and witty comedy seamlessly with gameplay for a well-rounded experience.    … Expand
  24. Wweald
    Feb 16, 2022
    7
    Pretty fun game, the shortness is a benefit imo if this was longer I probly would have gotten bored. Story is interesting but nothing special.
  25. Tabbris
    Dec 17, 2019
    7
    Fun and new content, Story is not good but playable, music is not exist, game is short unfortunately
  26. Shadran
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    This game makes you feel like John Wick. Its too bad there is so little content, once you get through the first story line and credits roll you want more levels and new ideas, but what you get is recycle in challanges and endless arena mode. Overall good basic idea that can be build on.
  27. Cafe_8bits
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    Even if the story mode is lame, the gameplay is fresh and new, its addicting and every FPS fan should play it.
  28. Miotke
    Jun 7, 2020
    7
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  29. Arya977
    Jul 27, 2023
    7
    Gameplay..............Good
    Graphics................Fair
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Good
  30. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    Gameplay criativa e única, com um visual minimalista e adequado, mas poderia ter uma história melhor desenvolvida (mesmo que esse não seja o foco do jogo)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 93 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 93
  3. Negative: 0 out of 93
  1. Edge Magazine
    May 1, 2016
    70
    It's a victory for style over substance, in which style smashes substance's head into a million pieces. [May 2016, p.116]
  2. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    70
    Superhot makes everything you do look unbelievably stylish, but offers so little content that three hours with the game was enough for me. It needs more varied enemies, a broader arsenal, larger stages. I believe Superhot’s innovative mechanics can be squeezed for more and I’m looking forward to a sequel. [04/2016, p.54]
  3. games(TM)
    Apr 28, 2016
    80
    Luckily, the core concept coupled with that gorgeous and impactful art style is enough to warrant our recommendation. Your time with Superhot may be fleeting, but you’ll find every second exhilarating.
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