SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE Review Thread | Free for the 2+ Million Folk Who've Already Bought SUPERHOT (PC/XB1/PS4)

Dancrane212 · Jul 9, 2020

Releases on July 16th for PC, XB1 and PS4. Not coming to Switch yet but in the below FAQ there's an email you can send your purchase info to for a DRM free copy of the game on PC.

Release FAQ:
https://superhotgame.com/mcd-faq/

Who is eligible for a free copy of SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE?
You're eligible for a free copy of MCD if you purchased SUPERHOT before the 16th of July 2020 for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games Store, Origin, or GOG. This does not extend to major free giveaways like Twitch Prime, Games With Gold, and similar.

Basically, if you purchased SUPERHOT for one of the supported platforms and paid money for it at any time before the 16th of July 2020, then you're probably a fantastic human being and you're eligible for a free copy of SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE. How you acquire your free copy varies from platform to platform – see details below.

Metacritic

culturedvultures 9/10

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE takes the bullet time brilliance of its predecessor and adds many new toys to its violent chessboard to even more thrilling effect.

PC Gamer82/100

A fantastic return to Superhot's slick shootouts, at the expense of the original's deft pacing.

Dualshockers 8.5/10

It's a game that will have you striving to get through the levels to unlock more hacks and cores, but the endless mode is where it really lets you go to town on everything you've unlocked. If you were a fan of the original, you'll be right at home in Superhot: Mind Control Delete.

Wccftech 6.5/10

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE is an engaging, albeit shallow experience. The combat is outstanding and still one of the best you can experience, only enhanced by the new abilities featured in this standalone. However, where the combat has improved, the taut and well-thought-out nature of the levels is lost due to the roguelike nature of the game, with the thought and surprise of the originals story lost in what is mostly meandering waffle here. Is it a good game? Yes, it's well worth playing if you just want the combat. If you want more, you'll likely be disappointed.

Hardcore Gamer 4/5

More than four years on, SUPERHOT remains as instantly recognizable and immensely appealing a gameplay concept as it ever was on day one. MIND CONTROL DELETE may feel more like a continuation of a good run, rather than a full expanding upon the foundation, but that doesn't mean that what new features it does offer up fail in helping to bolster what still remains a fun and ingenious interpretation of first-person shooting and puzzle-solving fused together. While it's easy to pick out the over-reliance on repeated environments, as much the disappointing lack of committing to the subversive elements of previous, there are just as many — if not more — new additions brought into the fold, that ultimately, rightfully, claim most of the attention. A familiar reflection of what the base game managed it may be, a slew of new threats, devious twists and further reinforcing of smart tactics to compensate for such unpredictability result in MIND CONTROL DELETE ending up a great addition to the SUPERHOT experience.

Stevivor 8/10

These slight changes improve upon an already unbelievable base, stylised and polished. Borrowing again from Stuart, "Superhot oozes slick graphical touches, the bare colour pallette, the way levels tear apart upon failure, the phosphor glow of the ASCII interface and the way enemies shatter upon impact with swords and bullets." If you've played Superhot, you get Mind Control Delete for free; it's a no brainer.

GameWatcher 8/10

Superhot: Mind Control Delete's focus on improvisation and rogue-lite elements excellently complement its "time moves only when you move" core gameplay loop and distinctive aesthetic, making it a first-person shooter that fans of the genre shouldn't miss.

Twinfinite 4.5

SUPERHOT: Mind Control Delete feels like the full-length vision of the concept that was the original game. With more abilities, enemy types, levels, and lore, this is one of the easiest games to recommend for fans of the original.

NotLiquid · Jul 9, 2020

SUPER

fracas · Jul 9, 2020

Lobster Roll · Jul 9, 2020

I still need to install and play this.

TheShampion · Jul 9, 2020

SUPER

I finished the VR Superhot but never the original. I need to finish the original and get to this!

Chivalry · Jul 9, 2020

Not even gonna bother with it without VR.

elyetis · Jul 9, 2020

Chivalry said:
Not even gonna bother with it without VR.

I liked the original game, but I simply can't see myself go back to the non VR experience.

The Azn One · Jul 9, 2020

So no go for Superhot VR buyers? I own the VR version but not the regular one.

Edit: Confirmed for base game only. VR users are out of this deal.

bevishead · Jul 9, 2020

I'm in. Mind is software.

Deleted member 2254 · Jul 9, 2020

The roguelike-ish campaign is an interesting twist. There's various issues with it towards endgame in particular, but especially for free you really can not go wrong honestly.

nny · Jul 9, 2020

I have a physical copy of SUPERHOT VR for PS4 - so I guess that's two strikes against me getting this for free, not the original version and not in a digital platform.
But giving it for free for so many people is
SUPER
HOT
of them

Kirksplosion · Jul 9, 2020

The VR version is awesome, no doubt, but the original pancake SUPERHOT rules too, so I'm hyped for this. I didn't even know this was scheduled for release, and now I get it for free? Nice!

Alec · Jul 9, 2020

I'll buy it at a high price.

Deleted member 12352 · Jul 9, 2020

So... it's a full new game but it's freeif you already own the first one? Weird way to go but I'm not gonna complain.

Lightjolly · Jul 9, 2020

Well, I found the first one to be pretty damn repetitive and basically a puzzle game but free is free

Dash Kappei · Jul 9, 2020

So basically I've spent probably way more money on SH than the average user and yet I'm not getting on this offer. Cool, thanks 😂

Bought full price on Oculus Quest and Nintendo Switch, plus I have the Xbox One GWG release.

Qwark · Jul 9, 2020

Do people realize that Superhot and Superhot VR are completely different games? It's not like you can just take this pack and throw it into VR. Though I would really, really love new VR levels, maybe they can work on that next.

RandomExpletive · Jul 9, 2020

Where did this come from?

Gotta check this out when I get home

Dancrane212 · Jul 9, 2020

Dash Kappei said:
So basically I've spent probably way more money on SH than the average user and yet I'm not getting on this offer. Cool, thanks 😂

Bought full price on Oculus Quest and Nintendo Switch, plus I have the Xbox One GWG release.

Dancrane212 said:
Not coming to Switch yet but in the below FAQ there's an email you can send your purchase info to for a DRM free copy of the game on PC.

RossC · Jul 9, 2020

Nice one. SUPERHOT is the most innovate shooter I've played in years.

Deleted member 2620 · Jul 9, 2020

Ah dang this isn't an expansion to the VR game

DigSCCP · Jul 9, 2020

No VR no game !

Tawpgun · Jul 9, 2020

Hmmm I wanna do it on PC but I bought it on Xbox. Wack

chanman · Jul 9, 2020

I still haven't finished the original on the PS4 but excited there is more content coming.

Filipus · Jul 9, 2020

I played the Alpha in the beginning and it was pretty fun but it got old for me quickly because, just like many reviews said, there's no actual level design. I'll jump back and see everything they have added (there was only 1 special ability in the beginning).

Dreams-Visions · Jul 9, 2020

SUPER

neon/drifter · Jul 9, 2020

WAIT IM GETTING THIS FOR FREE?!

YAAAAAY also does it have a VR feature

Mirage · Jul 9, 2020

Pretty interesting I really liked the original did all the challenge modes too.

JigglesBunny · Jul 9, 2020

I've owned this game since development began and I had no idea that it was finally releasing.

Konosuke · Jul 9, 2020

If true, then the curvature reminds me of the Boomerang.

Majik13 · Jul 9, 2020

how can they exclude the VR version, like what?

skeptem · Jul 9, 2020

Have played the first one multiple times now, and also lovethe VR game.

Majik13 said:
how can they exclude the VR version, like what?

Superhot and Superhot VR are kinda different games. I'm sure this one will get a VR version eventually.

itsaziz · Jul 9, 2020

How do you claim the free PS4 version

mogwai00 · Jul 9, 2020

Amazing game keeps to amaze.

Ciao · Jul 9, 2020

itsaziz said:
How do you claim the free PS4 version

Automatically added to your library within a few days after release.

Rats · Jul 9, 2020

Kirksplosion said:
The VR version is awesome, no doubt, but the original pancake SUPERHOT rules too, so I'm hyped for this.

Definitely. Superhot VR doesn't make the original obsolete, they're fairly different games. Honestly I probably prefer the original, so it's good to see it get some love.

ty_hot · Jul 9, 2020

No VR version? Meeenhh

Perfectsil · Jul 9, 2020

This does not extend to major free giveaways like Twitch Prime, Games With Gold,

how is games with gold a "major free giveaway" but ok

Natiko · Jul 9, 2020

Had no idea we'd get this for free - cool.

NeoRaider · Jul 9, 2020

I don't understand why are PS4 and XB1 players receiving this automatically on their platform but PC players need to send receipt for a DRM free version of the game... I have the game on Steam, but i am not even sure where exactly i bought the game from. I won't even bother with this to get a DRM free version of the sequel. Was it so hard to add the game for the players that own the original on their platform??

Clowns · Jul 9, 2020

NeoRaider said:
I don't understand why are PS4 and XB1 players receiving this automatically on their platform but PC players need to send receipt for a DRM free version of the game... I have the game on Steam, but i am not even sure where exactly i bought the game from. I won't even bother with this to get a DRM free version of the sequel. Was it so hard to add the game for the players that own the original on their platform??

? Reads to me like you get a Steam copy if you already bought SH on Steam before the cutoff date?

russbus64 · Jul 9, 2020

Does anyone know what happened with Superhot Jp (was there ever an official name)? Is this the final version of that announcement, or was it something completely different?

Dunlop · Jul 9, 2020

Loved this game when I played it on Stadia...hopefully it will eventually make it there as well

rpm · Jul 9, 2020

NeoRaider said:
I don't understand why are PS4 and XB1 players receiving this automatically on their platform but PC players need to send receipt for a DRM free version of the game... I have the game on Steam, but i am not even sure where exactly i bought the game from. I won't even bother with this to get a DRM free version of the sequel. Was it so hard to add the game for the players that own the original on their platform??

How can I redeem my free copy if I purchased SUPERHOT on Steam?
A free copy of MIND CONTROL DELETE will be added automatically to your library immediately after the release, ready to download and enjoy. It won't hurt to go and wishlist it while you wait though: link.

How can I redeem my free copy if I purchased SUPERHOT as a Steam Key (on Humble, or any other third party storefront)?
A free copy of MIND CONTROL DELETE will be added automatically to your Steam library immediately after the release, ready to download and enjoy. No need to do anything on the storefront you used for your original purchase. It won't hurt to go and wishlist it while you wait though: link.

You only need to do the email receipt thing if you bought Superhot on a platform where MCD isn't releasing (Nintendo Switch, itch.io, Windows Store) or on Origin (where apparently it is that hard to just add the game). No matter if you bought it on Steam directly or bought a Steam key elsewhere, MCD is just gonna appear in your library

NeoRaider · Jul 9, 2020

Clowns said:
? Reads to me like you get a Steam copy if you already bought SH on Steam before the cutoff date?

I was reading this article on GI and Steam wasn't mentioned:

Those who purchased the original Superhot (or buy it prior to July 16), can get Superhot: Mind Control Delete for free. Those who purchased it on PS4 will find Mind Control Delete automatically added to their games library at launch. Those who bought it on Xbox One should be on the lookout for a system message around Mind Control Delete's launch with a voucher for the new title. If you purchased the game on any other platform, you can email your receipt to [email protected] to receive a DRM-free copy of Mind Control Delete for PC, Mac, or Linux. It's important to note that this offer only applies to those who purchase the game (giveaways or vouchers do not count) prior to July 16, so if you want to take advantage of the deal, you need to buy the original Superhot on your platform of choice before then.

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/0...ing-next-week-free-if-you-bought-the-original

So i don't really know, i am confused.

Dancrane212 · Jul 9, 2020

Dunlop said:
Loved this game when I played it on Stadia...hopefully it will eventually make it there as well

It's been rated on that platform so it should happen at some point:

salromano said:

Viale · Jul 9, 2020

NeoRaider said:
I was reading this article on GI and Steam wasn't mentioned:

https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/0...ing-next-week-free-if-you-bought-the-original

So i don't really know, i am confused.

SUPERHOT

It's just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

superhotgame.com

Look here. If you have it in steam, gog or epic, you just have mcd when it comes out.

Deleted member 31817 · Jul 9, 2020

hmm have the flat version on PC and the VR version on ps4

TheBaldEmperor · Jul 9, 2020

Tain said:
Ah dang this isn't an expansion to the VR game

Yeah that's what I was expecting. Bummer.

Deleted member 31817 · Jul 9, 2020

Lightjolly said:
Well, I found the first one to be pretty damn repetitive and basically a puzzle game but free is free

How is it repetitive? It's only like 2 or 3 hours long and each level is fairly distinct. Also yes it is a puzzle game.

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