Genesis Noir

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Washington Post
    Apr 12, 2021
    100
    If a crime writer, a cosmologist and a mythologist collaborated on a video game, the result might be Genesis Noir, the most conceptually audacious game to hit digital storefronts in many moons.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Mar 30, 2021
    80
    A Fantasia of jazz and line-art, Genesis Noir on Xbox is a voyeuristic tour through the beginning, middles and end of the universe. The laid-back, blissful pace won’t be for everyone, and a reliance on toys rather than actual objectives will irritate some. But side-step the bugs and a couple of gameplay hiccups, and you have a ride that has a groove that, once tuned into, will take you somewhere deliriously unique.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 26, 2021
    80
    A unique blend of visuals, music, gameplay, and heady story themes combine in one of the most artistically daring video games of recent years.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 5, 2021
    75
    Even with these foibles, I still really dug the majority of Genesis Noir. The fantastic presentation made it easier to forgive some of the repetition and bugs, and for all the grandiose nature of the story, it was still interesting to follow and piece together. It could probably be completed in one or two sittings, so if you’re up for something a little different, I’d definitely recommend checking out Genesis Noir.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Apr 4, 2021
    75
    Overall, Genesis Noir is a work full of suggestions and charm, with a first-rate artistic sector and a soundtrack of absolute value.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Jun 8, 2021
    Genesis Noir voluntarily chose to focus on the visual and auditive experience even if it meant compromising the player’s interactivity. This decision results in an experimental storytelling nuanced with jazz rhythms where the unknown limits of its own realm mingle with the invigorating pace of this mysterious investigation resembling a film noir. We are slightly disappointed by the gameplay that happens to be quite fastidious whenever one of the rare interactions happens; this could dishearten more than one player. Considering how generous the game is artistically speaking, this would be an understandable but damaging problem.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    Genesis Noir has you play as No Man, a watch peddler caught in a love triangle with other cosmic beings, Miss Mass and Golden Boy. When yourGenesis Noir has you play as No Man, a watch peddler caught in a love triangle with other cosmic beings, Miss Mass and Golden Boy. When your affair turns into a bitter confrontation, you will witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god which is otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to prevent or destroy creation and save your love. With a focus on tactile puzzles and exploration, you’ll experiment with objects in small slivers of the universe to discover how they can be manipulated to progress your journey. Dial a rotary phone and destroy a civilization, plant a garden, improvise with a musician, create life while all in your search for a way to save Miss Mass. The Big Bang isn’t just the birth of creation as we know it, it's also a gun blast frozen in time with the bullet speeding towards the love of your life. You’ll jump into pockets of time, explore moments throughout the lifespan of the universe, and search for a way to change the course of destiny. You’ll observe moments in the history of the universe, from the first microseconds of life trillions of years into the future. You will you learn about these new creations while on your journey as No Man. If this sounds like your type of game heard over to the Xbox games store, as it’s currently on sale and if you miss the sale the normal price is easy on the pocket too for all to enjoyed here.… Full Review »
  2. takjar
    May 2, 2022
    6
    Good:
    Nice blacks
    Noir atmosphere Music Bad: So boring that is impossible to finish. Despite being a small game and part of Game pass, the    Good:
    Nice blacks
    Noir atmosphere Music

    Bad:
    So boring that is impossible to finish. Despite being a small game and part of Game pass, the percentage of people thay play it more than the 1st hour is below 10%    … Full Review »
  3. dan-man
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    Judged solely on its art this game is a solid perfect 10/10, but based on its gameplay it is a mere 3/10. This piece of work belongs in an artJudged solely on its art this game is a solid perfect 10/10, but based on its gameplay it is a mere 3/10. This piece of work belongs in an art gallery, it is stunningly presented. It should not be a game, because it was frequently frustrating and a pain to play. Nevertheless, it is beautiful and I feel creatively nourished after playing it. And it is on game pass, give it a go!… Full Review »
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