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Superhot is an independent first-person shooter video game developed and published by Superhot Team. Though the game follows traditional first-person shooter gameplay mechanics, with the player attempting to take out enemy targets using guns and other weapons, time within the game progresses at normal speed only when the player moves; this creates the opportunity for the player to assess their situation in slow motion and respond appropriately, making the gameplay similar to strategy video games. The game is presented in a minimalist art style, with enemies in red and weapons in black, in cont

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Metacritic 82
Released
2016-02-24
User rating
4.19 / 5
Genres
Shooter, Indie, Action
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, Web
ESRB
Teen

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85Critic score · 18 ratings
77User score · 546 ratings

Superhot is an independent first-person shooter built around a single core mechanic: time only moves when the player moves. Without health regeneration or ammo drops, players must navigate through enemies using improvised tactics, grabbing weapons from fallen opponents, and carefully planning movements through slow-motion bullet trajectories. The game features a minimalist visual style using only white, black, and red to highlight interactive elements and threats. It originated from a 2013 game jam prototype that was later expanded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Modes include a …

Released
2016
Genres
Shooter, Puzzle, Tactical, Indie
Platforms
Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes
Single player
Engine
Unity
Developer
SUPERHOT Team
Publisher
SUPERHOT Team, IMGN.PRO

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Video game.title
Superhot
Video game.image
Superhot logo.svg
Video game.developer
Superhot Team
Video game.publisher
Superhot Team
Video game.director
Piotr Iwanicki
Video game.writer
Cezary Skorupka
Video game.composer
Karl Flodin
Video game.engine
Unity
Video game.genre
First-person shooter
Video game.modes
Single-player

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Wikidata facts

Official website
superhotgame.com
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Commons category
Superhot
publication date
2016-02-25
review score
80/100
announcement date
2013-08-18
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Contents
  • Gameplay
  • ''Superhot VR''
  • ''Superhot: Mind Control Delete''
  • ''Superhot JP''
  • Plot
  • Development
  • ''Superhot VR''
  • Card game
  • Reception
  • Accolades
  • Sales
  • Legacy
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Superhot is an independent first-person shooter video game developed and published by Superhot Team. Though the game follows traditional first-person shooter gameplay mechanics, with the player attempting to take out enemy targets using guns and other weapons, time within the game progresses at normal speed only when the player moves; this creates the opportunity for the player to assess their situation in slow motion and respond appropriately, making the gameplay similar to strategy video games. The game is presented in a minimalist art style, with enemies in red and weapons in black, in contrast to the otherwise white and grey environment.

The game originated as an entry in the 2013 7 Day FPS Challenge, which Superhot Team expanded into a browser-based demonstration that September. Widespread attention from the demonstration prompted the team to develop the full game, using Kickstarter to secure funding to complete the title. Superhot was released for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux in February 2016. Versions for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch were released in May 2016, July 2017, and August 2019, respectively. A rebuilt version of the game to better support virtual reality, Superhot VR, was released for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR headset devices. A sequel, Superhot: Mind Control Delete, which utilizes roguelike elements such as procedural generation and permadeath, was released in 2020.

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