Observation
TheJazzman
Senior Content Writer
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The Good
- Unique take on the “sole survivor in disabled space station” theme makes for inventive gameplay
- many detailed environments to explore
- excellent voice acting
- intriguing plot evolves with slow but steady pacing.
The Bad
- Controls can be confusing and navigation unnecessarily difficult at times
- reliance on mini-game puzzles feels excessive, especially when the same ones are repeated
- ambiguous ending will leave you scratching your head.
Our Verdict
Very good
A game of very high quality. Although some aspects might have been executed better, we would recommend this game without hesitation.
Once you have mastered the interface and navigation challenges, Observation will sweep you up in a compelling story of human and machine interaction that offers a refreshing spin on a familiar sci-fi formula.
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