Hypnospace Outlaw

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83

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

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  • Summary: Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department. As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Slant Magazine
    Mar 14, 2019
    100
    The game is a monumental achievement, not just for its detailed rendering of another place and time but for the observed humanity of its writing and the things it has to say about the intersection of capitalism and art.
  2. Adventure Gamers
    May 13, 2019
    90
    Hilarious, intricate, and touching, Hypnospace Outlaw is a surreal, loving tribute to a younger, more innocent Internet as well as a compelling detective game.
  3. CGMagazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    85
    Hypnospace Outlaw’s 90’s tinted internet exploration is spot on, but may be too specific for players who were not around to experience that particular time.
  4. AusGamers
    Mar 19, 2019
    84
    Hypnospace Outlaw successfully captures the spirit of late ‘90s internet by creating its own robust and varied and equally strange version of it. One part late ‘90s internet simulator, one part engaging detective story, Hypnospace Outlaw’s hit counter is strong. Zane rocks.
  5. PC Gamer
    Mar 12, 2019
    81
    A satisfying detective adventure based around a weird and wonderfully imaginative retro internet.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Mar 28, 2019
    80
    This clever, funny, hallucinatory head trip may leave you frazzled, but Tholen's wonderfully singular vision will be burned into your brain for a long time. [Issue#331, p.120]
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  7. The Indie Game Website
    Mar 12, 2019
    70
    Hypnospace Outlaw’s imitation of technology from days of yore is commendable, along with capturing the fallible, human ways we interacted with it. Although it may not be the most well-structured experience and is guilty of running its own well of novelty dry, it offers a mostly delightful few hours of misty-eyed laughs and surprises.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. GlitchesBrew
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    A beautiful love letter to a bygone era. Clever puzzles, good writing, and characters you can really connect to through their websites.
  2. Scarletti420
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic, the writing is great, the humor is dumb and I love it, the music is really good, and I was just reallyThis game is absolutely fantastic, the writing is great, the humor is dumb and I love it, the music is really good, and I was just really having a lot of fun with this game. The ending even got me kinda emotional, I would 100% reccomend this, might not be everyone's thing but I adore it… Expand
  4. johngorenfeld
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    Flat-out brilliant '90s satire with a big heart. This thing is so great. Full of dreams and disappointments from the Windows 98 era. But whatFlat-out brilliant '90s satire with a big heart. This thing is so great. Full of dreams and disappointments from the Windows 98 era. But what lifts it above being a hipster vaporwave parody is that it has so much empathy for its characters. Also there is an Linkin Park/Evanescence piss-take that got stuck in my head for days until I had to go create a Genius lyrics page for its unintelligible verses.

    DECK STACKED LIKE THE BEST OF 'EM. I TRIED LIKE THE REST OF THEM.    … Expand
  5. Kittidroid
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    I normally hesitate to give games such a high score, but Hypnospace Outlaw manages to create a world. that feels alive via amazing writingI normally hesitate to give games such a high score, but Hypnospace Outlaw manages to create a world. that feels alive via amazing writing and experience with it's topics. The aesthetics, puzzles, story telling and ESPECIALLY the music all combine to create an experience that feels genuine - as if it could exist on its own without your presence. My only critique is that one particular section did grind on my nerves quite a bit. Despite this, I wish I could go back in time to experience this game and its many storylines for the first time again - I'd recommend to anyone who likes puzzles or very in-depth storytelling.… Expand
  6. ContemptEnjoyer
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    This game is so detailed. I have spent well over 15 hours just going through the websites and learning about the world and characters.
  7. ZoRDoK
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    This will be nothing for you if you are millenial or zoomer. It is strong nostalgic for early Internet websites and that cosmic and intimateThis will be nothing for you if you are millenial or zoomer. It is strong nostalgic for early Internet websites and that cosmic and intimate feeling of connection with other talented people who can revolutionize this world. It's a tragic story overall, so buy this game if you prepare to crying, not only taking fun.… Expand
  8. CaplessMario
    Dec 9, 2020
    1
    Let me be honest with you but, this is not what you think, at least for me. This is one of the most uncomfortable experiences I have ever had.Let me be honest with you but, this is not what you think, at least for me. This is one of the most uncomfortable experiences I have ever had. Believe me here, DO NOT buy this game if you don't like to be uncomfortable. The viruses, the apps, and more, just makes you really uncomfortable. 10/100… Expand

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#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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