Experience the original SUPERHOT Prototype online. Dodge bullets in slow motion and defeat enemies in a minimalist world where time only moves when you move.
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SUPERHOT Prototype is the legendary proof-of-concept first-person shooter that started a revolution in the action genre. The core mechanic is simple yet mind-bending: time moves only when you move. If you stand completely still, bullets freeze in mid-air and enemies halt in their tracks. But the second you take a step, aim your gun, or pull the trigger, the world springs into hyper-speed. This turns a traditional fast-paced shootout into a strategic puzzle where every single action must be calculated to survive.
Set in a minimalist red, white, and gray environment, your goal is to eliminate all the red crystalline enemies in each level. Armed with limited ammunition, you must dodge incoming bullet trails, punch enemies up close to steal their weapons, and throw empty guns to disarm distant threats. A single hit will shatter you instantly, forcing you to restart the level, making every encounter a high-stakes test of reflexes and spatial awareness.
Controls
- WASD or Arrow Keys: Move (advances time at normal speed)
- Mouse: Look around and aim
- Left Mouse Button (LMB): Shoot weapon, punch, or throw empty gun
- Right Mouse Button (RMB): Throw weapon
- R: Restart level
Tactical Survival Tips
- Take it slow: When bullets are flying, stop moving completely. Take your time to assess the situation, look around, and plan a path between the bullet trails.
- Master the weapon throw: When your gun runs dry, throw it directly at an enemy to disarm or stun them, then run up to grab their weapon out of the air.
- Keep moving to dodge: While stopping time is useful for planning, you must move to step out of the trajectory of incoming bullets. Side-stepping is often safer than moving forward.
- Prioritize targets: Identify which enemies have active lines of fire on you. Neutralize armed enemies first to limit the number of projectiles filling the room.
If you enjoy the unique tactical puzzle of this prototype, you can experience the expanded version in the full Super Hot game, or test your multiplayer shooting reflexes in Bullet Force right here on Pork Games.