No Code·Released May 21, 2019·Single player
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.
Observation, a creepy space-station thriller in which you control an AI, is equal parts mysterious and compelling. And, it looks amazing.
The creators of Stories Untold return with a new sci-fi chiller
Developer No Code has tirelessly described Observation as "2001 but from the perspective of HAL", a proposition that is…
An astronaut and a self-aware AI form an uneasy alliance.
Challenging puzzles and a fantastic plot make this horror adventure an unmissable game for fans of the genre.
Observation uses the unfathomable vastness of space to wonderful effect, conjuring a palpable sense of both isolation and dread that rarely falters across the six or seven hours it'll take for you to see it though. Minor quibbles with some aspects of the storytelling and a couple of quality of life issues don't detract from what is an engrossing adventure that thrills far more frequently than it frustrates.
Observation's novel approach to puzzle design, exquisite sound design, stunning attention to detail and gripping plot all combine to create a smart, original science-fiction experience.
Observation is clever, but it’s also astoundingly dumb.
