Observer

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. DarkStation
    Mar 14, 2019
    70
    >observer_ offers a glimpse in a terrifying cyberpunk future that is far more frightening than any pursuing monsters of unreasonable size. The stealth action moments of the game failed to make an impact and I usually greeted them with a “let’s get this over with” attitude. No, the game is at its best when you’re exploring the claustrophobic corridors of an old world building appropriated by corporate interests, lazily retrofitted with invasive technology that is much more of a hindrance than any sort of benefit to mankind.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 12, 2019
    70
    An impressive blend of old school cyberpunk and modern survival horror, that manages to overcome a bad celebrity voiceover and some distracting technical issues.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 7, 2019
    70
    Observer is a cyberpunk horror game with great story and atmosphere, a nice audio design and some interesting puzzles, but also poor graphics on Nintendo Switch.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 7, 2019
    70
    Even with its many flaws, the superb voice acting and serviceable story were still an entertaining playthrough. A linear horror-mystery thriller is a bit niche, but if that’s what you’re into, Observer is a title still worth picking up. If nothing else, it gives us a glimpse of what the Switch is capable of, and it will hopefully be the beginning of a trend of pushing the handheld to its limits.
  6. Cubed3
    Mar 4, 2019
    60
    Observer could have been more. It has style and exceptional art direction, a creative premise but flaccid and unimaginative gameplay. Maybe this comes with the territory when it comes to walking-sims or first-person adventure games, but there really is no excuse for the lack of imagination because much older games have found ways to keep things fresh while adventuring. There is very little attention to detail when it comes to interaction and player-choice. Observer should have been like playing a pacifist run on the original Deus Ex.
  7. 4P.de
    Feb 7, 2019
    60
    Observer is a quirky cyperpunk thriller filled with mind games. Unfortunately they lose their impact too quickly.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 9 out of 34
  1. AcusticTrip
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Great game. Superior climate in cyberpunk Cracov. I'm looking forward for what CDP RED will inspire from Bloober Team in CyberPunk 2077. AGreat game. Superior climate in cyberpunk Cracov. I'm looking forward for what CDP RED will inspire from Bloober Team in CyberPunk 2077. A little bad feelings for downgrade but it stop's to bother you when go to handheld mode. Everyone should taste up this story and climate. For now there is no such game like Observer. Neuron hacking scenes kickss the ass....… Full Review »
  2. shearer333
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Great game, best switch game ever!. Blade runner witch play and fantastic Rutger HAUER !!!
  3. Pephyking
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Absolutley stunning, waited for this so long to come for nintendo switch and im not dissapointed!
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