The Technomancer

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 38
  3. Negative: 7 out of 38
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  1. Stevivor
    Jun 28, 2016
    45
    Overall it feels like an atmospheric step forward for the developer, but a mechanical trip backwards. Until that gets sorted, the red planet can wait.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    40
    It's ambitious, but there's no real spark of life. [Sept 2016, p.111]
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jul 10, 2016
    40
    The Technomancer tries to be an epic RPG, but it fails miserably. The big world, layered story and many combat possibilities are okay, but they do not matter as the game does not seem to have a soul, or a good experience to give gamers.
  5. NZGamer
    Jun 29, 2016
    35
    Derivative setting, dull NPCs, and clunky combat make The Technomancer an exemplar of lost potential.
  6. Gaming Age
    Jul 5, 2016
    33
    There are much better experiences out there for much less money, and you shouldn't waste your time with lacklustre games like this.
  7. Twinfinite
    Jul 5, 2016
    30
    The combat, while plentiful and entertaining when using technomancy, feels stiff with an over reliance on dodging and ineffective stance system. Character development is as scarce as it comes and made worse by poor voice acting and characterization, which are possibly the most immersion-breaking issues of the game.
  8. Slant Magazine
    Jul 5, 2016
    20
    The developer's ambition to make a triple-A title without the resources of a larger studio gets the better of them.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 150
  3. Negative: 40 out of 150
  1. Cortelia
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Best Game ever. Way better ending than Mass Effect 3 and there is a decent amount of choice so you can create your own story. I love to kickBest Game ever. Way better ending than Mass Effect 3 and there is a decent amount of choice so you can create your own story. I love to kick some ass against those Aliens on Mars.… Full Review »
  2. alexmann152
    Jun 28, 2016
    8
    Lets talk technomancer. I give it an 8/10- here is why. I am a sucker for sci-fi anything. In addition I am also a fan of open world RPGs thatLets talk technomancer. I give it an 8/10- here is why. I am a sucker for sci-fi anything. In addition I am also a fan of open world RPGs that offer a challenge. So this game is RIGHT up my alley. Also lets all keep in mind this IS NOT A AAA GAME, it is a B title. I believe that what they have accomplished with only a fraction of the budget of other developers is amazing, and Spider should be commended for their efforts. Let's dive in.

    Performance: The game manages to keep a steady framerate. I also never encountered any game breaking bugs, major glitches, crashes, or anything of the like. But! There are issues- there are slight glitches and the game lacks polish. But with a game this size made on such a small budget, it could be wrose.

    Story/acting/setting: Ok so the story is decent, and has some strong points. There are some cool ideas in there and it is fleshed out well enough. But overall the game just opens up to let you explore and RP and that is where things are great. Now the setting- is AWESOME! I love the Mars setting and the open world is too cool. It reminds me a lot of Mass Effect in that way. There is a lot to see and do here as well. The acting though, is bad. REALLY bad- I have never seen worse voice acting and that is sad. It is a huge issue with this game and had me wishing for a voiceless protagonist.
    Graphics: Graphics are fair-ish. It looks more like an advanced xbox 360 game when compared to a modern game. Again though, I cannot fault them. The size of this game is awe inspiring, and with a game this large made on a budget so small- you kinda have to expect that the graphics will be sub-par
    Combat: I personally like the combat enough to keep playing! It is repetitive and over used, but still fun and deep. The gameplay itself is strong though- and the RPG/loot elements are deep and well done. It is truly an RPG, not a lite RPG, not a FPS RPG, it is a true bllod RPG through and through.

    So ya, there are issues here. They include poor voice acting, repetitive combat, weak graphics, a mediocre story, and an overall lack of polish. However the open world setting, the great world building, and the strong RPG elements make up for these issues and serve to deliver an enjoyable- if outdated experience.    … Full Review »
  3. AvantGuardian
    Jul 14, 2016
    9
    The Technomancer is by all means a fantastic game. Difficult, but worth the early-struggle.
    My first suggestion is to set the difficulty to    The Technomancer is by all means a fantastic game. Difficult, but worth the early-struggle.
    My first suggestion is to set the difficulty to easy, as you will find it suitably challenging. Normal is more or less ridiculous, like Bloodborne-level difficulty. Every will two-shot you.

    The Technomancer has a fantastic environment, excellent character development, everything is 100% voice acted, with a great cast. The characters are interesting and likable, and the world is very expansive, while still being small enough that you can get every quest done within reasonable amounts of time.

    The feel of the game is very similar to Mass Effect and KOTOR. Similar gameplay, combat, and the fact that you can talk to pretty much anybody, and they all have stories and opinions on what is going on within the world of the game. While it takes place on Mars, and far in the future, it feels very realistic. Overall, the game is extremely well done, and a load of fun. It's well worth the early challenge. By lv 14 or so, you start to get strong enough to cruise through without too much difficulty.    … Full Review »
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