Observer
Bloober Team’s mind-bendingly atmospheric neo-noir thriller channels its inner Blade Runner and blends it with other classic Philip K. Dick dystopian literature.
Sure, while a certain other cyberpunk title may be grabbing all the attention at the moment, it’s safe to say that the popular sci-fi sub-genre continues to be reasonably underrepresented in video games.
While Observer may seem like a traditional first-person detective murder mystery at first glance, the game hides plenty of creepy horror elements up its blood-drenched sleeve which are slowly introduced as the narrative begins to unfurl.
You see, below its superficial cybernetic surface conceals some pretty eerie psychological horror courtesy of some surreal imagery as you “jack in” and explore the dark recesses of other peoples’ subconscious worlds. Plus, it’s also absolutely worth checking out thanks to its compelling story, as well as some fantastic voice acting courtesy of none other than the Rutger Hauer.
