Superhot
Outnumbered and outgunned – it’s so often the case when playing first-person shooters. But in Superhot, there’s a twist. Beneath the game’s sterile appearance is an intriguing mechanic that ensures time only moves when you do and, conversely, when you remain rooted to the spot enemies freeze and bullets hang idly in mid-air.
The result is a refreshingly smart and inventive addition to the genre, which continues its ability to subvert your expectations via the in-game story, as you hack into the SUPERHOT.exe program and become embroiled in a corporate war.
[zergpaid]Released across Xbox One and PC platforms back in February – there’s still no word of a potential PS4 port – Superhot is a much-needed injection of originality in a genre that’s often so bereft of new ideas. Short, yet stylish; stark, yet visually arresting, the Superhot Team have crafted a minimalist and mind-bending first-person shooter that will have you indulging in the game’s challenges over and over again.
Plus, there’s also the promise of a VR-compatible version of Superhot later in 2016. Currently, it’s on course to hit Oculus Rift.
For more on what we thought, be sure to check out our full review.