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. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 17, 2016
    90
    Screaming creatures, cities on fire, underground stations that warp and shudder like an intestine, and a humanoid pig giving an antelope a high-five as they tag team a CRT television. What’s not to love?
  2. CGMagazine
    Oct 21, 2016
    85
    Here They Lie is grotesque and horrifying, but it’s also a thought-provoking, philosophical head trip that makes some of the best use of VR to date.
  3. games(TM)
    Nov 19, 2016
    80
    Wonderfully horrible. [Issue#180, p.47]
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  5. GameSpot
    Oct 12, 2016
    80
    Its enigmatic visuals, choice-driven narrative, and provocations on morality are the driving forces that warrant multiple playthroughs, and all of those aforementioned elements combine to make Here They Lie one of the standout offerings among the PSVR's launch lineup.
  6. Game Informer
    Oct 12, 2016
    80
    While the story of what happens to the main characters is unfulfilling, the descent into the hellish world of Here They Lie is, on its own, worth taking. Its dreary, evocative environments, dark tone, and horrific imagery would stand out even outside the realm of VR games. Some of its places, acts, and monsters will stick with me for a while. It creates a strong sense of place, and while I wouldn't say VR is crucial to experience, it definitely amplifies it.
  7. JeuxActu
    Oct 31, 2016
    75
    Here They Lie is without a doubt one of the most traumatic experiences we've ever had in videogames. We dove deep into the horror, and only the motion sickness got us back out of VR.

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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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