Perception has an average rating of 66% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5). The game was released on May 30, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 56, players on RAWG rate the game 71%.
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What critics praise
„Perception is a memorable horror experience that thrives because of its unique setup and gameplay.“
Perception has an average rating of 66% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5).
When was Perception released?
Perception was released on May 30, 2017.
What platforms is Perception available on?
Perception is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat Perception?
Players on RAWG spend on average 1 hour playing Perception.
Is Perception worth playing?
Mostly yes. Perception has an average rating of 66% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.
What games are similar to Perception?
Games similar to Perception are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.
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Critics consensus
Divided critics
Spread of ratings
33 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 16,3
Best rating
8,3/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
2,5/5
HardcoreGamer
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Ranking
#605
of 711 games released in 2017
better than 15 % of games
#33
of 37 games released in 2017 on Xbox One
better than 11 % of games
Perception isn’t great, failing to clear every benchmark that it set out for itself by a healthy margin. It could fall back on the fact that it was trying something experimental as an excuse for what went wrong, but there are too many experimental games in today’s day and age for me to cut any slack for the mess that is this game. With the pedigree of the team that created it and the lofty expectations...
Perception is a memorable horror experience that thrives because of its unique setup and gameplay.
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Perception has been beaten 7 times and is worse than most games compared. Our recommendation - try another game instead.
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