Observation is a visually immersive space (station) "walking" sim with detailed graphics, good voice acting and sound design. The game's story, though chaotic, manages to remain intriguing. However, despite its promising elements, the game falls short in execution.
The biggest drawback is the excruciating slowness of every aspect, from navigation, camera movement and zooming to some UI elements. Unlike other walking sims that embrace a slow pace, Observation's very task-oriented and thematically time sensitive nature clashes with its sluggish navigation. This results in unnecessary padding of the game with playtime that serves absolutely no purpose.
Furthermore, the game's navigation through similarly designed space station modules, which lack clear orientation guides and offer 6 degrees of freedom movement, could have been an enjoyable challenge. However, the sluggish movement amplifies the frustration, transforming any mistake into a painfully punishing experience.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Observation.
The biggest drawback is the excruciating slowness of every aspect, from navigation, camera movement and zooming to some UI elements. Unlike other walking sims that embrace a slow pace, Observation's very task-oriented and thematically time sensitive nature clashes with its sluggish navigation. This results in unnecessary padding of the game with playtime that serves absolutely no purpose.
Furthermore, the game's navigation through similarly designed space station modules, which lack clear orientation guides and offer 6 degrees of freedom movement, could have been an enjoyable challenge. However, the sluggish movement amplifies the frustration, transforming any mistake into a painfully punishing experience.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Observation.