Statik

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

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  1. FatRob
    May 14, 2017
    9
    This is actually my best VR experience so far. If you like escape rooms like myself, you will love this brain twisting game. The price is perfect, the game is 100% fun and smart the whole time. Just like a bunch of real good escape rooms, except its cheaper.
  2. Dabood
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Perfect game. The ambiance is clever and creepy in a way very reminiscent of Portal. The puzzles are super original and interesting and very satisfying to solve. It's short, but much like Portal the short length actually works well.
  3. gusman
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Just AMAZING, this is a must have. It's a bit short, but heck, the puzzles are very clever and the immersion is sublime, even better than RE7, after 10 minutes playing you can't really think you're playing, you're just in a room with a scientist making you tests, feels extremely real. A must buy.

    EDIT: After playing more and more I got in love with this game, this is what had to be    Just AMAZING, this is a must have. It's a bit short, but heck, the puzzles are very clever and the immersion is sublime, even better than RE7, after 10 minutes playing you can't really think you're playing, you're just in a room with a scientist making you tests, feels extremely real. A must buy.

    EDIT: After playing more and more I got in love with this game, this is what had to be released since day one. The puzzles ramp up in difficulty, not extreme difficulty, but enough to get you thinking a good time. Also, the bit of interaction you have with the scientists are extremely fun. And I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the "voyeur", a roomba with a cam. This game is excellent, I hope the devs add more puzzles in DLC form as this game deserves it.    … Expand
  4. darkentity
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have played on psvr! Crisp graphics, wonderful gameplay, and great attention to detail that is lacking in a lot of VR games. Well done Tarsier Studios.
  5. Aynez
    May 9, 2017
    8
    If you like puzzle games, you will love Statik. Although the game is very short. It took me around 1,5-2 hours to finish it, and although it is supposed to have an alternative ending, I'm not really in the mood of replaying the puzzles.

    The time you do spend with the game is however spent in pure joy.
  6. joshp177
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    This is a great game, but I need more puzzles to satisfy my intrigue. I hope the developer will continue to add puzzles to the game. There are also 3 local multiplayer puzzles that I haven't tried out yet.
  7. Lance_Akiro
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    If your a fan of Puzzles this is the game you need to try in VR. The levels are very creative each button represents a function to solve the puzzle even motion as well, minus the touch pad. the visuals, the Sound, the Game play is everything that makes this a VR experience. I approve for the price its worth and I highly recommend adding this to the PSVR collection of games to play and letIf your a fan of Puzzles this is the game you need to try in VR. The levels are very creative each button represents a function to solve the puzzle even motion as well, minus the touch pad. the visuals, the Sound, the Game play is everything that makes this a VR experience. I approve for the price its worth and I highly recommend adding this to the PSVR collection of games to play and let others try out.… Expand
  8. Vanderblade
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    If Portal were about solving box puzzles instead of portal-ing around, it would be Statik. This is a sleeper hit on PSVR. It has mind-bending puzzles that integrate the DualShock 4 really well and a creepy and intriguing mystery at its core. Support this title.
  9. wesker2012
    Mar 30, 2018
    8
    Statik is one of the most clever puzzle games I've ever played. The puzzles are very original and make great use of the vr. I like how challenging the puzzles were. They made you think and feel like its impossible, but then something clicked in your brain and you figured it out. The length felt just right for me. I loved the unique atmosphere this game had and it made you feelStatik is one of the most clever puzzle games I've ever played. The puzzles are very original and make great use of the vr. I like how challenging the puzzles were. They made you think and feel like its impossible, but then something clicked in your brain and you figured it out. The length felt just right for me. I loved the unique atmosphere this game had and it made you feel slightly uneasy even while being relaxed. Overall, a very solid package. One thing though that really got on my nerves was the hands attached to the box. Very often, I had to fight with the controls, to make sure the box was facing the correct way. Even when I adjusted the camera settings and turned off all the lights, I still had issues. It made a great game become very annoying at times.… Expand
  10. Kevbo548
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Fantastic puzzle game worth it's price tag. It envokes memories of Portal. It's a challenge and extremely fun. Most immersive game that uses the PS4 controller.
  11. NihiRagnarK
    Jun 11, 2017
    9
    So far the best puzzle game on PSVR. The experience is very innovative with its unique use of DS4 Controller. The puzzles are challenging enough but absolutely very clear to figure out the solutions. The hidden puzzles are also well indicated that seeking a guide is not necessary.
    However it is quite short even with the alternative ending (you have to replay all 8 mission once again) and    So far the best puzzle game on PSVR. The experience is very innovative with its unique use of DS4 Controller. The puzzles are challenging enough but absolutely very clear to figure out the solutions. The hidden puzzles are also well indicated that seeking a guide is not necessary.
    However it is quite short even with the alternative ending (you have to replay all 8 mission once again) and the story is yet to be clearly explained.
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    With the lack of great experience on PSVR now, even indies, this game deserves a 9 at the moment.    … Expand
  12. HappySpaceInvdr
    May 3, 2017
    9
    This is a brilliant, brilliant game, I want to see more of this kind of thing for PSVR, and I hope this game gets a sequel and/or DLC.

    If you're particularly good at puzzle-solving and lateral thinking, then yes it's short, but it's also only £15, and this kind of game is clearly a massive risk for a developer, compared with the endless cookie-cutter franchise repeats we're normally    This is a brilliant, brilliant game, I want to see more of this kind of thing for PSVR, and I hope this game gets a sequel and/or DLC.

    If you're particularly good at puzzle-solving and lateral thinking, then yes it's short, but it's also only £15, and this kind of game is clearly a massive risk for a developer, compared with the endless cookie-cutter franchise repeats we're normally inundated with. The puzzles had to be pitched at a level where they wouldn't be too frustrating for people of average intelligence, and I think anyone should bear this in mind when writing a review. Also, do you really want to discourage other developers from creating such innovative experiences?

    The good: Lovely Portal-like sense of humour. Graphics and sound are very polished; puzzle design is original, and there's hardly any repetition. Sense of immersion is total, one of the best for the PSVR, and it's the perfect game to show off your PSVR system to friends and family. Variety and imagination of puzzles is also excellent, lots of "woah" moments. No hints as to how to solve the puzzles; you just have to sit and think your way out of each situation. All of the puzzles' solutions were extremely fair and came naturally, given a bit of time.

    The bad: There's one puzzle in the set which relies on fast reaction times; I can see why they put it in (for variety, tension), but I didn't particularly enjoy it as much as the others. It's a very clever puzzle, but just felt a bit out of place.

    I really can't think of any way in which this game could be improved; I really had to think hard to mention a single bad thing above. Obviously, more content would be nice. If this game is successful; perhaps the content to price ratio will improve.    … Expand
  13. tsoli34
    May 2, 2017
    7
    the gameplay and atmosphere is outstanding but there are some big issues, manly its length. the puzzles them selves are great and solving them is extremely satisfying. even just messing around to figure out what every button does is fun. the problem, and it is a big problem, is the length. i personal beat it in about 2 hours. by the time i beat it i was less satisfied with the game andthe gameplay and atmosphere is outstanding but there are some big issues, manly its length. the puzzles them selves are great and solving them is extremely satisfying. even just messing around to figure out what every button does is fun. the problem, and it is a big problem, is the length. i personal beat it in about 2 hours. by the time i beat it i was less satisfied with the game and more frustrated by the extremely short length and cause its a puzzle game there is very little replay-ability beside some secret achievements and bonus ending. another flaw is the story is pretty predictable and besides the ending doesn't have much going on. whats there is fantastic but its over so quick it feels more like loss potential then a full experience. if you fine with a very short game i would recommend it but just dont expect a full game… Expand
  14. Devasstator
    May 5, 2017
    7
    Game is honestly a 7 at best. Anyone claiming it's the perfect game is just overhyping it. There is little to no story and for such a short game there are sequences that seems to be nothing more than filler. The puzzles are unique and interesting at first, but once you know the button mapping, there is little challenge and it's over in maybe 2-3 hours at best. If you are a puzzle game andGame is honestly a 7 at best. Anyone claiming it's the perfect game is just overhyping it. There is little to no story and for such a short game there are sequences that seems to be nothing more than filler. The puzzles are unique and interesting at first, but once you know the button mapping, there is little challenge and it's over in maybe 2-3 hours at best. If you are a puzzle game and VR fan, you will likely enjoy it for the brief time it lasts (there is little replay value beyond unlocking another ending and a couple of secret puzzle mechanics).

    Not the worst way to spend 2 hours, but definitely wait for a sale as in half an afternoon you will be done and it's unlikely you will go back. Note that it would likely be a good game to show to people new to VR.    … Expand
  15. pacific1
    Feb 5, 2019
    7
    This is a well done puzzle game. Not my favorite genre but I could see people liking this if you are into this type of thing. If you aren't then you will play it for an hour or so and never play it again like I did most likely.
  16. TantFuriosa
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Statik feels very real. It's a puzzle game where your hands are stuck in a box. This sounded uninspired to me when I heard about it, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover it was the opposite, a very engaging game that I didn't want to end. The puzzles are hard, and the mechanics feels very real. I really felt that my hands were stuck and that the different buttons and levers wereStatik feels very real. It's a puzzle game where your hands are stuck in a box. This sounded uninspired to me when I heard about it, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover it was the opposite, a very engaging game that I didn't want to end. The puzzles are hard, and the mechanics feels very real. I really felt that my hands were stuck and that the different buttons and levers were actual physical things. More than once I snapped audibly at the scientist sitting in the same room, especially when he hilariously started to slurp coffee with a super annoying whistling sound. The game is funny, with humor reminding me of Portal. Also the game does not help you with the puzzles At. All. You're completely on your own, and that only added to my immersion. Highly recommend this for people who enjoy sitting down with conundrums.… Expand
  17. Arkova
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    I found this game to be wonderfully surreal and truly immersive, and one of the best VR experiences I've had. The use of VR is integral to the design and doesn't feel "tacked on" like some games do, and the controls make the game interesting and wonderfully tactile.

    I'd completed the game inside 4 hours (including breaks for food, phone calls, etc) which, as a very casual gamer, felt    I found this game to be wonderfully surreal and truly immersive, and one of the best VR experiences I've had. The use of VR is integral to the design and doesn't feel "tacked on" like some games do, and the controls make the game interesting and wonderfully tactile.

    I'd completed the game inside 4 hours (including breaks for food, phone calls, etc) which, as a very casual gamer, felt perhaps a little shorter than I would have liked. That being said it is by no means TOO short; there are plenty of levels, the fact that you have to figure out what to do by experimentation is a fantastically refreshing way of playing, and there are a few trophies left for me to go back and get so there is some replay potential there.

    Without wanting to drop any spoilers, the game sets you always sitting in one spot as a part of the plot which means even VR newbies can rest assured that they won't be experiencing VR/movement sickness, which I must admit has been a problem with other games which I am still easing myself into.

    All in all this is a great game and well worth the money; I thoroughly enjoyed the surreal feel, the original premise and story line, and the puzzles were engaging enough without being so difficult I felt like giving up.    … Expand
  18. jimmercise
    Jan 15, 2019
    8
    Statik is an excellent puzzle game where you have to work out the rules of every puzzle box before you can solve it. It is very refreshing and offers a surprising amount of immersion for a seated DS4 game.

    My only complaint would be the game is really short, making it a 'pick up in a sale only' kind of title.
  19. Krakenator
    May 25, 2019
    9
    One of the best vr games out there The puzzles are fun and rewarding to solve and the level of immersion the games gives in unparralled
  20. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This game has been the best introduction to VR (Together with Beat Saber).
    Every single guest I've had who tried this game, didn't want to stop playing.
    My only complaint of this game, is that it is too short. I hope the devs will make a sequel.
  21. Japara
    Apr 13, 2021
    0
    Weird? Check.
    Geniius? Check
    Difficult? Check
    Thoroughly enjoyable through multiple plays.
    Do not miss out all the secret solutions!
  22. BlinkingCorpse
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best vr puzzle I've played. Surpasses 'The Room vr' and 'I Expect You To Die', both in the utilising the dual shock into the puzzle box your hands are trapped inside, to the satisfaction you feel every time you solve a section. I can only hope that somehow they many to make a second game for the PSVR 2.

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#31 Best PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GMW3
    Aug 22, 2017
    100
    Statik is a superb example of a puzzle game, intelligent, immersive and lots of fun to play. The subtle story woven through is interesting, the puzzles challenging without being too frustrating. VR is used superbly as an integral part of the experience and not a tacked on gimmick. Definitely worth picking up for anyone who owns a PlayStation VR.
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 10, 2017
    80
    Statik is one of the best games to enjoy with PlayStation VR. The game developed by Tarsier Studios is an exciting, disturbing and challenging puzzle game.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 24, 2017
    90
    This disconcerting gem is a stimulating puzzler, and a well-judged use of PS VR, with a richly ambiguous story. It's not the longest game around, but it'll linger in your memory for weeks. [July 2016, p.80]
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