Thank god, then, for a game like Superhot, which slows down the gameplay of a traditional first-person shooter in a way that requires nearly no reflexes of any kind. As someone who enjoys twitchy, reflex-based action games as a hobby and as a large part of my career, this is more than a bit concerning. 25, 2016 (Xbox One in March)Īs I slowly transition from my early 30s to what is inarguably my mid-30s, there are moments when I explicitly notice that my reflexes aren't what they used to be. For a game where I spent most of the time killing Red Avatars Superhot is a surprisingly clever and thought-provoking FPS experience.Release Date: Feb. The time-bending gameplay doesn't evolve much the story was a rollercoaster ride of obscure information and unnerving situations. It's a short game but the lasting impact it had on me when the credits started rolling still has me lamenting on what exactly just happened. Once you finish the 2-hour campaign the game does have over 200 challenge levels, an endless horde mode, and mini-games hidden within the game's interface. As you play things begin to unravel, what seemed like a fun game of killing Red Avatars quickly becomes something complicated. It starts off simple with a chat program and someone offering you the chance to play an amazing game called Superhot. The game constantly delivers cryptic messages throughout the adventure. That's the defining characteristic of Superhot, the story isn't simple in the least. But as the story progress, it became apparent that everything in Superhot was designed for a purpose. I assumed, like the interface, were phrases were just there to indicate the end of a level or add clever dialogue. Flashes of dialogue appear on the screen that sometimes informs you of critical information such as where enemies will appear or if you're out of ammo. At first, I dismissed this as a clever way the developers to display the interface. Superhot's world is presented through a VR simulated computer, with levels being stored in files.
And that's how Superhot prevented itself from getting dull, the story.
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The gameplay doesn't change much, you'll kill the same Red Avatars through a series of environments with the occasional break for cutscenes. In one level you can jump on your adversary or use a bottle to smash his face in before using his own gun to kill him. Once the training wheels are removed Superhot's levels become varied, requiring you to multitask, think creatively and orchestrate complicated maneuvers.
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You're given free range of how to finish each stage and when completed a replay is shown without any of the stops.
Best of all is that there's no one way to complete each level. Eventually, situations become more elaborate, requiring you to use all the tools you've learned. The game starts with basic tutorials, how to use weapons, disarm enemies, and use the time-based mechanic. Melee weapons such as the baseball bat and crowbar are typical one hit kills, but katanas are the only weapons can be thrown for an instant kill. For example, there are 3 types of guns pistols have moderate reloading speed and precise aiming, shotguns have short-range and long reloading speeds, and assault rifles are quick to reload but can only shoot in a burst of 4. Each weapon has their own strengths and weaknesses and knowing what is ideal for each situation can be the difference between failure and success. You can carry only one item at a time and can be throw to temporary disable enemies, forcing them to drop their weapon. Everything dies in one fatal hit, including you and being aware of where enemies are, what weapons are in-use, and preparation is essential to victory.
This changes the dynamic, encouraging planning and execution over reflexes and precision shooting skills. However, unlike other shoots enemies only move when you do. You're charged with eliminating all the Red enemies in each given area. Superhot looks like your typical FPS game. It's one of the most bizarre and entertaining games I've played this year. At first, the game doesn't seem like much but the mysterious story slowly unveils itself leading to a narrative that gradually messes with your mind. It's a smart concept that required me to constantly think my moves through, when should I shoot, throw my weapon, or avoid fire.
Superhot isn't your typical FPS, its defining gameplay mechanic being time only moves forward when you act, meaning everything moves only when you do.
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