Immortality

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 72
  3. Negative: 18 out of 72

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  1. skilledplaya
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    another true masterpiece from the creators of "Her story" and "telling lies", the mystery and horror is so good and the writing is just top notch this is the best game I've seen this studio make and it outperforms the previous ones. really really good, 10/10 so easily.
  2. UhtredTheGreat
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game was great. The beginning to end had twist and turns in it that left me stumped. Should try it.… Expand
  3. Artman1
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Excels at what it sets out to do. Crafted incredibly well. Handles great on controller
  4. Reconhope
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    Great form of storytelling and interesting twist and the way they are unveiled are unnervingly weird(in a good way). Feels like you are behind the scenes of a real production. The quality is so high. The film production quality is amazing. Feels like they spent a lot of money on the camera work cause the audio isnt that great though. Another gripe is you might beat the game unexpectedlyGreat form of storytelling and interesting twist and the way they are unveiled are unnervingly weird(in a good way). Feels like you are behind the scenes of a real production. The quality is so high. The film production quality is amazing. Feels like they spent a lot of money on the camera work cause the audio isnt that great though. Another gripe is you might beat the game unexpectedly with your detective work but you can leave right off where you left off if you feel theres more story to unravel. overall great fmv game to get into if your tired of the usual video game genres.… Expand
  5. Johcker
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Another great game on gamepass. I was a little disapointed with telling lies and its awful controling system.
    The game starts like the majority of the FMVs games, but less linear (you choose the scenes). Navigating by clicking is just perfect, but the game stills looking the same thing that another movie games are...
    So something happens with the control, or a strange sound reveals that    Another great game on gamepass. I was a little disapointed with telling lies and its awful controling system.
    The game starts like the majority of the FMVs games, but less linear (you choose the scenes). Navigating by clicking is just perfect, but the game stills looking the same thing that another movie games are...
    So something happens with the control, or a strange sound reveals that the game and the history aren't what you imagined.
    A mindblowing masterpiece. Don't pay attention to the haters: you need to have a brain to play this game, and they don't have.    … Expand
  6. Reed618
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    Immortality is really something special. It took some time to grab me but piecing together the narrative of each film was so much fun. I particularly enjoyed ambrosio.
    On top of that the darker more mysterious narrative underneath could really hit quite hard at times.
    At this point I've watched every scene and gotten every achievement. Easily one of my top five games for the year. A must    Immortality is really something special. It took some time to grab me but piecing together the narrative of each film was so much fun. I particularly enjoyed ambrosio.
    On top of that the darker more mysterious narrative underneath could really hit quite hard at times.
    At this point I've watched every scene and gotten every achievement. Easily one of my top five games for the year. A must play for fans of films and story driven games.    … Expand
  7. shmitzles
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    My background for the review:
    I played through Telling Lies and loved it so I had high hopes for Immortality, especially after seeing all the positive reviews. I start by saying my total play time was close to 10 hours and I got 26 out of 27 achievements so I'd say I have a pretty good base for my opinion.
    Game warnings: This game is not for kids. Lots of nudity, sexual situations,    My background for the review:
    I played through Telling Lies and loved it so I had high hopes for Immortality, especially after seeing all the positive reviews. I start by saying my total play time was close to 10 hours and I got 26 out of 27 achievements so I'd say I have a pretty good base for my opinion.

    Game warnings: This game is not for kids. Lots of nudity, sexual situations, blood

    Spoiler free review:
    when I finished I was left with so many unanswered questions. It is possible that this is my fault for missing things but after 10 hours and watching every video, I was left feeling frustrated. I can't
    confidently explain what the heck the last 10 hours were about and that's why I can't give it a better score. I thought the clips were interesting and well made but as I sit here typing this I can't help but wanting more out of what I just played. Telling Lies didn't leave me feeling frustrated.    … Expand
  8. Knarfu
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    I have legitimately never played or experienced anything like this. It’s so intriguing yet terrifying to play. Once you get the ball rolling…you can’t stop.
  9. theHunter99
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. It’s not going to be a game for everyone, but it is a game I will never forget. Once the lightbulb comes on, so to speak, you will be pulled in to an uncomfortable, unsettling experience. It is not scary, but it will implant itself in to your brain and stay there. If you’re a film buff or just want something different from mainstream games, give this a fair shot. I can’t waitMasterpiece. It’s not going to be a game for everyone, but it is a game I will never forget. Once the lightbulb comes on, so to speak, you will be pulled in to an uncomfortable, unsettling experience. It is not scary, but it will implant itself in to your brain and stay there. If you’re a film buff or just want something different from mainstream games, give this a fair shot. I can’t wait to see what Sam Barlow does next.… Expand
  10. TeensierPilot02
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Algo que ha impactado mucho en mi forma de investigar, conocer, dar a entender los hechos. A los amantes de las películas les fascinaría. Es raro que a los Sonyers no les gusta, ya que ellos están acostumbrados a los Pelijuegos.
  11. Valkai
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesante, innovador y... Terrorífico. Al principio quieres saber qué le ocurrió a Marissa Marcel pero después te das cuenta de que nunca existió Marissa Marcel. Grandes giros, personajes interesantes... Un buen falso documental. Lo único malo es que cuesta encontrar todas las escenas pero por lo demás es increíble… Expand
  12. Jgitw
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    A strange, haunting masterpiece in which you explore lost footage from three mysteriously ill-fated, never released movies. It combines ingenious edit-suite film-scrubbing gameplay with unexpected modes of interaction, and some mind-blowing twists. It takes some patience, and active curiosity, to get where this game wants to take you—but boy is it worth the journey. This simply hasn't beenA strange, haunting masterpiece in which you explore lost footage from three mysteriously ill-fated, never released movies. It combines ingenious edit-suite film-scrubbing gameplay with unexpected modes of interaction, and some mind-blowing twists. It takes some patience, and active curiosity, to get where this game wants to take you—but boy is it worth the journey. This simply hasn't been done before. 10/10… Expand
  13. moteses
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was not a fan of “Her Story”, although I realized its importance for the industry.
    I started playing “Immortality” completely blank only knowing it was about an actress. I was extremely confused during the first 15-20 minutes. Neither descriptions, nor the short tutorial prepared you for what was actually going on, and that was done on purpose.

    As soon as you get to a point where you understand what you really need to do, the game turns into a very dark and unsettling detective, constantly keeping you asking questions and getting freaked out

    The first time I encountered “them” was one of the strongest gaming impressions I had experienced in years. And in hindsight it was the best way to meet “them” - it was the police interrogation monologue.

    One of the best games I have played it years and a breath of fresh air.    … Expand
  14. Glowguy
    Sep 2, 2022
    2
    As others have mentioned - this can hardly be called a game. I gave it a shot anyway because of all the great reviews but I spent about 45 minutes and did not find the content compelling at all. The acting was mediocre at best and I really don't want to waste time pouring over old uninteresting fake film footage. Not to mention there is no backstory at all about how the actress justAs others have mentioned - this can hardly be called a game. I gave it a shot anyway because of all the great reviews but I spent about 45 minutes and did not find the content compelling at all. The acting was mediocre at best and I really don't want to waste time pouring over old uninteresting fake film footage. Not to mention there is no backstory at all about how the actress just reappears 25+ years later and looks younger than she did before without anyone batting an eye - it just offers up the film as if this is completely normal. I don't get the hype and am not willing to invest any more gaming time into this as I would much rather play an actual game.… Expand
  15. LewJamEyre
    Sep 1, 2022
    1
    I thought i would try immortality and give it a chance because its on gamepass (which i have) and everyone is saying its good but unfortunately it is not a game at all and in fact a FMV game which is basically watching a movie and a really bad one at that.

    The acting is terrible to the point it is unbearable to watch and the characters are extremely cringy lol I have played/watched a    I thought i would try immortality and give it a chance because its on gamepass (which i have) and everyone is saying its good but unfortunately it is not a game at all and in fact a FMV game which is basically watching a movie and a really bad one at that.

    The acting is terrible to the point it is unbearable to watch and the characters are extremely cringy lol

    I have played/watched a few FMV games and this has to be the worst one i have seen    … Expand
  16. Gary19
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    It’s a movie not a game is it too hard to ask that Xbox get some games in 2022
  17. mabritec
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    esta PELICULA es ridícula, cada día mas triste de haber lanzado mi dinero a la basura al comprar una XBOX, si no la has comprado NO LO HAGAS, dinero perdido, maldito Phil Spencer MUERETE

    this MOVIE is ridiculous, sadder every day that I threw my money away buying an XBOX, if you haven't bought it DON'T DO IT, wasted money, damn Phil Spencer DIE
  18. Hitjhon
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    Este juego es muy especial y creo que nadie ha jugado un juego así incluso los anteriores juegos de esta misma desarrolladora Her Story y Telling Lies son buenos pero creo que en términos de historia, personajes, y actuación en general este título es simplemente espectacular. Tengo que reconocer que tiene problemas que he leído que ha frustrado a bastantes jugadores y lo entiendo porque yoEste juego es muy especial y creo que nadie ha jugado un juego así incluso los anteriores juegos de esta misma desarrolladora Her Story y Telling Lies son buenos pero creo que en términos de historia, personajes, y actuación en general este título es simplemente espectacular. Tengo que reconocer que tiene problemas que he leído que ha frustrado a bastantes jugadores y lo entiendo porque yo también los sufrí pero aún así no me quita la idea de que este juego es una genialidad. Entonces en cuanto a los problemas básicamente son los controles y el final abrupto que se llega en un determinado punto y si bien es cierto es uno de esos caso de finales abiertos a la interpretación y pueden ser geniales, este último punto combinado con los controles de avanzar y retroceder hacen que la experiencia en general se vea muy afectada. Como dije antes es una lástima porque aquí hay una joya de historia y personajes increíbles con una muy buena interpretación. Yo por mi parte les diría que sean un poco pacientes y lo terminen; y busquen un poco más de escenas para desvelar la historia completa o claro hasta que tenga sentido y lo demás lo pueden ver en YouTube. Ojo que la historia no es mala para nada todo lo contrario sino que sus fallas jugables hacen pensar al jugador que es mala o sin sentido. Este juego es una experiencia única y espero que reciba la atención que merece.… Expand
  19. DanielPeled
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Immortality is a great game that strains a little bit in the home stretch due to unpolished game mechanics. I do think it deserves the title of a game, as the gameplay is more than your typical choose your own adventure timeline 'The Complex' .
  20. LiamMayfair
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Overall, one of the best games of 2022 and also one of the most unrecognised. The performances and the way the story is told are outstanding and very innovative. Immortality was an unforgettable experience for me.
  21. Demarsh
    Oct 2, 2022
    2
    Итак, у нас есть 10 баллов. Сразу -З за жанр, ибо такую игру, с живыми актерами, даже сложно воспринимать как игру. Ещё -3 за геймплей, очень затянуто и скучно. И обычно я не занижаю оценку за отсутствие локализации, т. к. с английским у меня проблем нет, но, судя по количеству заявленных языков, русский (на котором, к слову, не только в России разговаривают) там явно изначальноИтак, у нас есть 10 баллов. Сразу -З за жанр, ибо такую игру, с живыми актерами, даже сложно воспринимать как игру. Ещё -3 за геймплей, очень затянуто и скучно. И обычно я не занижаю оценку за отсутствие локализации, т. к. с английским у меня проблем нет, но, судя по количеству заявленных языков, русский (на котором, к слову, не только в России разговаривают) там явно изначально планировался, так что ещё -2 за политику. Спасибо за внимание.… Expand
  22. porkprism
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    This was one of the most creative and subtlety disturbing games I’ve played. Didn’t really know why to make of it coming in, but after I understood the mechanics I was utterly hooked lol. Really really cool trippy game.
  23. bensscheung
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    'This is art. Come for the nude scene,stay for the art.
    A great combination of movie and game
  24. Whalisten
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely from another world! Stunning performance and indescribably good story
  25. ulises1
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Genial, es más película que juego, pero me encantó. En la línea de los otros juegos de su creador, pero aqui se nota que tiene mucho más presupuesto.
  26. Eriksnb
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Sem palavras pra descrever o quanto é ruim, meu Deus do céu, como alguém da nota 10 pra uma coisa dessas!?
  27. Olisadebe555
    Nov 1, 2022
    7
    El juego se hace aburridisimo, ya qie te sueltan en una lista de reproducción y ya.
    Y ahi te llevas unas horas, hasta que hay un "click", que es super original pero que llega tarde y mal, y al que mucha gente que pruebe el juego no vera.

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#6 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Telegraph
    Sep 14, 2022
    80
    Immortality certainly gives you that leeway for your own interpretation and enough compelling mystery that its puzzle can get under your skin and spill out of the game itself. There are already some fascinating readings of the game out there and much of the fun will come in discussion and dissection. I still don’t think I have a perfect handle on what it all means, despite reaching the game’s ‘conclusion’, but I have some ideas. What I do know is that this is a brilliantly clever, disturbing and singular piece of work.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Sep 12, 2022
    80
    I guarantee you will have never played anything like Immortality. It’s a compelling enigma, but one I am glad to have had the privilege to soak up and enjoy.
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  3. INVEN
    Sep 9, 2022
    91
    Throughout its gameplay, you are going to ask question about the game and explore the movie itself. The interesting story tells you about an immortal art and ugly reality, also an unknown phenomena time to time. However, the lack of interaction in gameplay was highlighted even more, under Sam Barlow's intention. That is why someone is talking about its perfection, while others point out its insufficiency.
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