side quests) that dial up System Redux’s detective quotient. It’s far more than a straightforward visual remaster. It’s not just the aesthetic of Observer: System Redux that has been revamped, however. There’s a new, striking vividness that encourages immersion in the game’s dark future. Packing in all the visual bells and whistles (in addition to mechanics that use the PS5 controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers), Observer: System Redux is notable as a day one release for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Įven reviewing the game on PC, it’s clear that Observer: System Redux has been extensively overhauled to take advantage of surges in graphics processing power. A few niggles aside, it’s also one of the best blends of horror and tech-noir you could ever experience.įor the debut of a new console generation, indie developers Bloober Team, the studio behind Layers of Fear and Blair Witch, have revisited their earlier game, transforming it into a next-gen showcase in every department. This rebuild of the acclaimed 2017 psychological thriller is grim, sordid and disturbing. That said, if you’re looking for something to fill the gap while you wait for Cyberpunk 2077, be aware that Observer: System Redux markets itself as dark cyberpunk, and the first next-gen horror game, for very good reason. That’s an early realization while playing Observer: System Redux, that other techno-dystopian game releasing before the end of 2020. Newcomers get the chance to experience one of the most thrilling cyberpunk stories in all its next-gen glory: boasting 4K resolution, upgraded textures, new animations, models and effects, and transformed with jaw-dropping Ray-Tracing and HDR lighting.The future’s so dark you gotta have night vision augmentation. On top of that, System Redux offers expanded gameplay, which includes new game mechanics, new secrets to find, redesigned stealth, additional neural interrogations, and quality-of-life improvements made with the help of the Observer community. “Errant Signal”, “Her Fearful Symmetry” and “It Runs in the Family” add another layer of depth to the game’s story while exploring thought-provoking themes of a future that soon might become our present. Veteran Observers can dive deeper into this dystopian reality thanks to three brand-new side cases to solve. But remember, no matter how deep you go, you can never hide from an Observer. Virtual realities, mind-altering drugs, neural implants - pick your poison and drift away into a blissful oblivion. Where most people will do anything to escape their grim existence. TAKE IN THE ATMOSPHERE OF 2084Enter a world ravaged by war and cyber-plague, where life is cheap and hope is scarce. But beware: the deeper you go, the greater the risk of losing your own sanity. Delve into these twisted neural mazes and search for clues that will help you find the elusive killer. Anything they felt, thought, or remembered can and will be used to solve your case.ĮAT THEIR DREAMSUsing a device known as the Dream Eater, hack into the minds of the dead and dying to relive their final moments, to explore their fears and obsessions. As an Observer, you hack into the minds of suspects to extract clues and evidence. BECOME A NEURAL DETECTIVEYou play as Daniel Lazarski, an elite investigator of the future portrayed by late cyberpunk icon Rutger Hauer. You creep into their dreams, expose their fears, and extract whatever your investigation may require. Feared and despised, you hack into the darkest corners of your suspects’ minds. With no one left to seize power, corporations took over and forged their own crooked empires. Then came the War, leaving both the West and the East decimated and shattered. A digital plague that killed thousands upon thousands of those who chose to augment their minds and bodies. The future has turned out much darker than anyone could imagine. About This Game WELCOME TO THE FUTUREThe year is 2084.
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