Hypnospace Outlaw

 Switch
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16

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  1. TheLinkgirl
    Mar 22, 2022
    4
    Hypnospace Outlaw suffers from a fundamental issue, that the gameplay just isn't interesting or enjoyable enough to make itself worth the effort. Many of the nostalgic web pages the game throws at you are interesting and a joy to witness, but their novelty fades fast, and makes the game feel empty when all you have is a mystery that doesn't feel very enjoyable to solve or witness. The gameHypnospace Outlaw suffers from a fundamental issue, that the gameplay just isn't interesting or enjoyable enough to make itself worth the effort. Many of the nostalgic web pages the game throws at you are interesting and a joy to witness, but their novelty fades fast, and makes the game feel empty when all you have is a mystery that doesn't feel very enjoyable to solve or witness. The game becomes enjoyable in the post game when you can just explore to your heart's content without the need to solve things, but you have to play through the game to get to that point so it's not really worth it.… Expand

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 17, 2021
    85
    If you enjoy scavenger hunts, have some fond memories of the 1990s or, like me, have a passion for computers and the web, you will enjoy your role as a Hypnospace Enforcer. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 33]
  2. Nintendo Insider
    Oct 5, 2020
    80
    Hypnospace Outlaw delivers a truly unique puzzling experience that’s so easy to lose hours at a time simply browsing the world it’s created. It’s sure to be a smile-inducing nostalgia trip for those familiar with the likes of Geocities but for the rest, there’s a truly wild and funny time to be had here also.
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  3. GameCritics
    Oct 1, 2020
    90
    Hypnospace Outlaw is a fascinating experience that I wholeheartedly recommend. It is well-written and authentic, and while the early going may feel like completing chores, it soon tests the player’s detective skills. With cases that are satisfying to solve and a story that also applies to the internet as we know it today, it’s a must-play.
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