This one is a tough nut to crack in regard to recommendation. This game was super hyped in the horror gaming community, and upon seeing gameplay footage and trailer content I was extremely excited.

Here are my thoughts:

First the good:
1. Beautiful, ultra-real environment that sets an excellent atmosphere.
2. Good sound design.
3. Very unsettling story elements (Just a forewarning for those that haven't played: the revelation can potentially be very triggering).

The bad:
1. Pretty darn cryptic - patience and attentiveness will be paramount to finding every clue and cracking the case.
2. Repetitive story cue elements.
3. Predictable scares.
4. Game crashes (make sure to test your game settings via the options menu).
Additionally, I experienced an event that took me right out of the horror when I no-clipped through the second floor into the living room during a cutscene.

I've only achieved the "bad ending," but I'm weighing my decision to complete the game very carefully. I'm not sure I want to go through it again just to see the good ending. Having noted this, I struggled to fully grasp the player "death" mechanic; there were at least two sections that had me at a loss as to whether I was supposed to be experiencing that interaction as a story-progressing element, or if it was a "death."

Finally, I feel it is important to note the following youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPv-Fx8-mtE

I don't have the evidence to support or deny the claims made in this video. My deepest hopes are that those claims are irrelevant, incorrect, or at the very least some kind of misunderstanding. I will say, however, that I wish I had been aware of the video and the claims therein before purchasing this game.

All in all, is SUPERNORMAL worth all the hype?
Meh...
It's no VISAGE.

This one is a tough nut to crack in regard to recommendation. This game was super hyped in the horror gaming community, and upon seeing gameplay footage and trailer content I was extremely excited. Here are my thoughts: First the good: 1. Beautiful, ultra-real environment that sets an excellent atmosphere. 2. Good sound design. 3. Very unsettling story elements (Just a forewarning for those that haven't played: the revelation can potentially be very triggering). The bad: 1. Pretty darn cryptic - patience and attentiveness will be paramount to finding every clue and cracking the case. 2. Repetitive story cue elements. 3. Predictable scares. 4. Game crashes (make sure to test your game settings via the options menu). Additionally, I experienced an event that took me right out of the horror when I no-clipped through the second floor into the living room during a cutscene. I've only achieved the "bad ending," but I'm weighing my decision to complete the game very carefully. I'm not sure I want to go through it again just to see the good ending. Having noted this, I struggled to fully grasp the player "death" mechanic; there were at least two sections that had me at a loss as to whether I was supposed to be experiencing that interaction as a story-progressing element, or if it was a "death." Finally, I feel it is important to note the following youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPv-Fx8-mtE I don't have the evidence to support or deny the claims made in this video. My deepest hopes are that those claims are irrelevant, incorrect, or at the very least some kind of misunderstanding. I will say, however, that I wish I had been aware of the video and the claims therein before purchasing this game. All in all, is SUPERNORMAL worth all the hype? Meh... It's no VISAGE.