Overview
- Routine arrives on Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, December 4, following a development cycle that began over a decade ago.
- The first wave of critiques trends positive, with a current Metacritic average of 79 based on early reviews.
- High-scoring outlets highlight tense atmosphere, tactile retro aesthetics and standout sound design, including 9/10s from CGM and PCGamesN and an 8.5/10 from Wccftech.
- Mixed and lower reviews cite slow pacing and unengaging encounters, with examples such as GamesRadar at 3.5/5 and GameRant at 5/10.
- Coverage describes stealth-focused, hide-and-seek play on a lunar base that looks striking yet can feel limited by rudimentary systems.