Find Game Here(http://store.steampowered.com/app/322500/SUPERHOT/).
TLDR/Conclusion: 7/10
SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter I've played in years!
Superhot is a quirky new take on the fps genre with a time bending ability mixed in, the story breaks the fourth wall with you (the player) being in the game and playing Superhot through a dos like system, basically the mission is to eliminate all foes in each room using any weapon or object. You can steal objects from enemies by punching them, the art style is simple yet perfect. The gameplay is the strongest link in Superhot & the feeling of gratification when completing a level is never lost. While it offers a unique gameplay experience the story is lacking & very short hence why I would recommend this game if it is on sale as the retail price is quite high but don't let that deter you as this still is a great game.
What is SUPERHOT?
Superhot is a FPS puzzle shooter with a time bending ability. The basic premise of the game is to eliminate all the red figures in a room using weapons or objects. You are always outnumbered so running and gunning isn't an option or you will be killed instantly however enemies can only move if you are moving or doing an action like picking up an object ,This means that you can shoot three enemies at once if you are standing still , which evens out the odds considerable but it isn't as easy as you think because enemies are positioned all around ,they can also be behind cover or behind you! in addition to this enemies bullets still go somewhat fast when you are standing still so dodging them is a must and this where the "fun" is found to dodge incoming bullets while stealing enemy weapons and killing them with-it, while the game progresses the techniques in which you can eliminate an enemy is increased.
Graphics/Art style
Simple like a baby & will not age 7.5/10
As you can probably see from the store page pictures, the game looks rather simple however don't let that deceive unlike some other indie games the simplicity is well developed, it's sharp & could be compared to Mirror's edge catalyst. The main colours you will see in game are Red, White & Black even though there is a low use of the colour spectrum it still feels lifelike and vibrant (When you shoot an enemy the red shards fly out of the body oh so beautifully). After completing the level, you can watch a short replay of you completing the level in real time these are short and sweet.
Gameplay (Fun Factor)
New and intuitive design, Fun for all ages 8/10
If you read my introductory paragraph you would know that Superhot is a game based on eliminating overpowered enemies with your control of time being your advantage. It is off course a unique idea that has been used in games rarely, one thing that comes up to my mind is Dishonoured's Bend time ability where you can slow time (A little more overpowered). Even though the level can be completed in 10secs but it will take you much longer because you will need to stop time to be able to eliminate the red figures. One annoying thing is that red figures can respawn behind you and you have only a very short amount of time to kill them or you will be killed, this is especially true on harder levels however as you progress through the game you unlock new weapons like the katana but this are pretty redundant because they don't offer any real variation to killing the enemy however I love the ability to weaken any enemy by punching them and stealing their weapon and then murdering them with their own weapon that truly never gets old. Besides the fact that you are controlling time & feeling like an action hero when you see yourself in the replay clips in real time. Cons are if you want to have creative flexibility most of the levels have a set path to success and offer very limited or no alternate paths so memorization of where the enemy is needed which might suck if you’re not into that kind of suck it’s kind of a big CON .
Story
Weakest Link Still Present- 5/10
You are a hacker who received a crack of SUPERHOT from your friend and you begin to play it & slowly get addicted, after a little while the system gets irrated and tries to get you to leave, there is more but that is the basic premise that is all I can say, after that it is probably considered spoiler territory. The story is matrix like & is presented through a dos like system which can be very annoying, the sound in-between levels can be very irritating, It sounds like a untuned television (Not very pleasant). It is as if the developer tried too hard with the story to make it some psychological thriller however it is a break from the action which might be a good thing or a bad thing, the story is feels very short, indeed it only took me around 2 1/2 hours for me to complete and that is including the numerous deaths I have had. The story is defiantly the weakest point of the game however because the gameplay is the main factor in SUPERHOT it isn't as much of a problem as it would be in other games.
If you have any suggestions on how to improve my review or any corrections or queries feel free to comment below 😊
