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Observation

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3.8/5

( 58 Reviews )

3.8

58 Reviews

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Observation
Description
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering w...
Genre:
Adventure - Simulation - Sci-fi
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Puzzle, show 10 more... Simulation, Science, Female Protagonist, Horror, Mystery, Space, Psychological Horror, Walking Simulator, Thriller, Lovecraftian
Critics reviews
72 %
Recommend
God is a Geek
9/10
Game Informer
9/10
We Got This Covered
3.5/5 stars
User reviews

3.8/5

( 58 Reviews )

3.8

58 Reviews

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Product details
2020, No Code, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent | AMD FX-4300 (4 * 380...
Time to beat
5.5 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
8 h Completionist
6 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering what is happening to the station, the vanished crew, and S.A.M. himself.

You're not on the station, you are the station

Blending narrative adventure, puzzles, exploration, and cosmic existential horror, uncover the true nature of yourself, your crew, and the mysterious always-present hexagon on Saturn...

Copyright 2019 No Code. All Rights Reserved.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
5.5 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
8 h Completionist
6 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Simulation - Sci-fi
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Puzzle, show 10 more... Simulation, Science, Female Protagonist, Horror, Mystery, Space, Psychological Horror, Walking Simulator, Thriller, Lovecraftian
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2020-05-21T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
No Code / Devolver Digital
Size:
5.5 GB
Links:
Forum discussion
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Mild Violence, Blood, Strong Language)
Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
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Deutsch
audio
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español
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français
audio
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italiano
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Português do Brasil
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русский
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中文(简体)
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中文(繁體)
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日本語
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한국어
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Critics reviews
76
Top Critic Average
72 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
God is a Geekby Chris White
9/10
Observation is a fantastic game, bringing gripping science fiction and unique gameplay together for a truly remarkable experience.
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Game Informerby Javy Gwaltney
9/10
Observation is a fantastic horror game thanks to its twisting plot, well-realized setting, and challenging puzzles
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We Got This Coveredby Jordan Hurst
3.5/5 stars
The gameplay in Observation might be a bit of a slow boil, but it's unusual enough to be engaging in between its fascinating narrative moments.
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User reviews

Posted on: January 17, 2021

cylinder1024

Verified owner

Games: 469 Reviews: 7

Not Worth It

Upon installation the game crashed when starting a new game. Restarted and was able to start a new game but wasn't able to proceed past the first puzzle due to a bug. Sadly a hard pass.

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