[4/5] Review by Jim Brumbaugh. "The parts of the game that are strong (like the graphics) are very strong, and the parts that are weak (like the plot and some gameplay elements) are quite weak, which unfortunately keeps Obsidian from being an exceptional game."

by Mike Gower

Rated 4/5. "Even with its limited exploration possibilities and a 'puzzle grimace' here and there, it's a trip you?ll want to take." By Cindy Yans

Rated 8.6/10. "From beginning to end, Obsidian is an entertaining, surreal romp." By Tim Soete

Rated 96/100 by Bob Mandel. "...probably the very best game I have ever played..."

Preview by Ralph Lombreglia includes interview Howard Cushnir, co-author of Obsidian. [The Atlantic]

"This game can be played by any patient member of the family, and it should appeal to almost anyone interested in thinking through a game."

"It is more a series of well integrated logic puzzles based around the premise of intelligent technology running riot rather than a traditional adventure game that tells a story." By Gordon Aplin

"All the puzzles have the True Way of Surreal Puzzles, which is that nobody explains the rules, but if you fiddle with them, you realize there's only one way the rules could go."