Horror fans can't stop talking about this mind blowing cyberpunk game

You're a dystopian cyber hacker, Harry.
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It seems like all we hear about these days are hacks: the Democratic National Committee, Equifax, Sony, and a slew of other major groups have dealt with data theft in recent years. As technology becomes a more integral part of our daily routines, how will hacks evolve? Will hackers eventually be able to get into our minds?

That's a topic the new game >observer_ aims to explore. Specifically: what would happen if your fears were hacked?

In this new 2084-set cyberpunk horror game from Bloober Team (the geniuses behind 2016's Layers of Fear), you play an elite "neural detective" (known as an Observer) named Dan Lazarski who hacks and enters the minds of police suspects. You'll relive their darkest fears to the point where you'll begin to question your own reality.

If you're a fan of all things dark and dystopian, >observer_ is the cyberpunk-horror game for you. The largest world yet featured in a Bloober Team game, this one lets you explore the year 2084 along with the plagues, war, and squalor that have ravaged humanity. Plus, Rutger Hauer of Blade Runner fame voices the protagonist.

So far, >observer_ has stellar reviews across the board: 9/10 from Gamespot, 9/10 from Rely On Horror, and 4.5/5 from Windows Central. Game Informer even named it a Top 10 Cyberpunk Game of All-Time. It's shaping up to be the indie hit of the year — so get on it now and brag to your friends later when they miss the boat.

Buy your copy now for $22.99, a solid discount of 23% off $29.99 for a limited time. Mashable readers can also save an additional 10% when they enter in coupon code: observer10 at checkout.

Leah Stodart
Leah Stodart
Senior Shopping Reporter

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.

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