Here They Lie

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
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  1. GameOver.gr
    Nov 18, 2016
    40
    A surreal horror game sounds like a good idea on paper but the predictability of the scenes and the atrocious & nauseating camera movement makes this game an dull, discomforting experience.
  2. Stevivor
    Oct 26, 2016
    30
    Predictable jump scares, ringing telephones, spooky notes, guys in animal masks humping things and malfunctioning flashlights litter the landscape, and with each new instance, you’re left less and less impressed.
  3. The Jimquisition
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Here They Lie smacks of cynicism – a game designed with the knowledge that horror works really well in VR, without anybody involved knowing how VR games should operate. It’s distinctly unpleasant to play, and I fear it’ll be only one of many horror games that pull the same stunt as virtual reality continues to hold sway.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 113
  3. Negative: 21 out of 113
  1. AnalogAnoma1y
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    So I know next to nothing about horror games next to Bioshock. On a VR level this hit all the right spots for me...granted I needed to workSo I know next to nothing about horror games next to Bioshock. On a VR level this hit all the right spots for me...granted I needed to work though this in fits and spurts (because I'm kinda chicken). But nonetheless I absolutely loved the atmosphere and narrative. Fun experience for twenty bucks.

    I should mention I don't get motion sickness from VR at all. So there's that.    … Full Review »
  2. Beast979
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    I am giving this a 10 for the simple fact, that it does what it is supposed to do....it scares the crap out of you. it is not an action gameI am giving this a 10 for the simple fact, that it does what it is supposed to do....it scares the crap out of you. it is not an action game or anything of the sort, you are simply walking through, finding some clues/notes here and there, but holy crap there are some really scary moments.… Full Review »
  3. MungoMjk
    Nov 9, 2016
    9
    While the graphics are low rez in VR this kinda lends itself to the atmosphere in a weird kind of way.. meaning that you can't quite make outWhile the graphics are low rez in VR this kinda lends itself to the atmosphere in a weird kind of way.. meaning that you can't quite make out what that 'thing' is moving in the distance and that makes you feel more uncomfortable.

    The game drips atmosphere from the get go, the greyscale pallet topped with occasional blossoms of colour works really well in VR. The sound engineers must be proud of themselves, hearing the flapping of cloth over your shoulder and not knowing if it's a creature is just as terrifying as seeing the creatures in front of you.

    The levels range from terrifying to weird to outright surreal madness.

    I personally never had any VR sickness with HTL but I understand it's different for everyone, I can't handle EVE for example but plenty of people are fine with that.
    I think it may be to do with turning your head as you move forward, to combat this just stop and look around, you'll find any discomfort is lessened.
    And don't use the run button until you're comfortable moving around in this world.    … Full Review »
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