MADiSON

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 617 Ratings

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  1. Tala511991
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Uffff. Just finished the game! Seriously you guys have nailed it ⚡️ I’m usually not easily shaken. But this game knew how to play with me
  2. Mattt013
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    I must say that for me, it is the horror game of the year.

    Graphics: 10/10 The graphics department is incredible, everything looks very realistic, and is taken care of to the extreme. There are no objects that pass through walls, and there is none in the scene that are not taken care of in extreme detail. It shows that nothing was done in a hurry, and I think that one of the points    I must say that for me, it is the horror game of the year.

    Graphics: 10/10
    The graphics department is incredible, everything looks very realistic, and is taken care of to the extreme. There are no objects that pass through walls, and there is none in the scene that are not taken care of in extreme detail. It shows that nothing was done in a hurry, and I think that one of the points that makes each element have maximum detail, is that there are no purchased asset packages and everything you see in the game was created and worked by themselves. That adds a lot of points when it comes to differentiating itself from generic games, with generic assets.

    Sound: 10/10
    This section is the one that plays the most important role in the game in order to make it a true horror game.
    It's a delight to notice the different layers of sound that the game offers. The 3D sound makes the immersive element sublime, and it features a random sound system that makes the atmosphere of the game always haunting, providing a sensation of extreme suspense.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Totally enjoyable, with unique mechanics, achieving its very own identity. It perfectly mixes the use of the camera as a main element both to advance in the story and solve puzzles, as well as to serve as a defense weapon.
    It combines psychological horrror and survival horror in a perfect manner.
    Another point in favor in the gameplay section is that it has collectibles that you can obtain throughout the game, and it features an achievement system that (for fans of playing through a game 100%) is very satisfying, and allows one to replay the game to get them all.
    As a last point in this section, regarding replayability, the game implements a system that when played again, all the puzzles, scares and others, change, making the experience of playing the game a bit different each time.

    Story 10/10
    What is a good horror game without a good story behind it?
    In this case, the game has a highly profound story, where the player dives into other rich sub-stories.
    These are not separated by chapters, which is appreciated, but they progressively converge and merge with the main storyline in an exceptional way.

    And a special mention to the voice actors who actually ACT and not just narrate like in other games.

    MADiSON 10/10
    I believe that this horror game doesn't come as a successor of any other, and in fact, it has truly managed to find its own identity, and I firmly believe that it will establish itself as a horror classic.    … Expand
  3. Thanathos27
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    What a great game, the terror that makes you feel is on another level!. Please guys keep making more games like this in the future.
  4. JakeYT
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Me cagué encima jugandolo. Juego argentino encima. Tremenda calidad papá! Aguante argentinaa
  5. Jason_Klaw
    Jul 10, 2022
    8
    A breath of fresh air since 'Visage' (almost on par, as well, unlike a lot of garbage indie horrors being pumped out)...
    This game definitely has it's share of eerie atmospheres in several areas, startles/noises, scares, puzzles, all loaded in a game. The puzzles don't hold your hand for the most part, but rely on memory, pictures, notes, etc...
    The graphics look great which is definitely    A breath of fresh air since 'Visage' (almost on par, as well, unlike a lot of garbage indie horrors being pumped out)...
    This game definitely has it's share of eerie atmospheres in several areas, startles/noises, scares, puzzles, all loaded in a game. The puzzles don't hold your hand for the most part, but rely on memory, pictures, notes, etc...

    The graphics look great which is definitely a plus especially for Horror. The story reels you in as it starts to unfold. I had to take my headphones off sometimes because it was non-stop goose-bumps, and daring myself to continue.

    Excellent game!!    … Expand
  6. Blackbelt2018
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! I can honestly say this was a scary game. My son and I played it together and we were jumpy the entire time! Great job to the developers.
  7. Jakesalic
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de terror que jugué en mucho tiempo. Al fin un juego de terror que cumple con lo que tiene que hacer, dar miedo.
  8. Marcosmikee
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Loved it!! Puzzles + Horror . And Let me tell you.... THOSE PUZZLES OMG

    We need MADiSON 2 please!
  9. chinaband
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    I'd been waiting for this game to come out for ac ouple of years, and I'm really pleased with the result that the devs put out. Played it straight in one go and the experience was incredible.
    The atmosphere is key, achieved by a combination of sound/music and graphics that really excels.
    I can't think of other titles that had got me so deeply into the gameplay and narrative, it also    I'd been waiting for this game to come out for ac ouple of years, and I'm really pleased with the result that the devs put out. Played it straight in one go and the experience was incredible.
    The atmosphere is key, achieved by a combination of sound/music and graphics that really excels.
    I can't think of other titles that had got me so deeply into the gameplay and narrative, it also provides the right amount of intriguing puzzles which i definitely enjoyed.
    I keep thinking that both the main story and the secondary ones have a lot left to deliver, hopefully they work on a sequel or anything that develops this universe.
    I really didn't find any disappointing aspects. Really well done and cheers to the devs!    … Expand
  10. MonyB
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Best horror game EVER. Creepy af!! Thanks to the dev team for giving us pure horror. Now im waiting MADiSON 2!!
  11. Martincar
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Best horror experienced in my life. Thanks to the devs and i hope they release the blue knees game
  12. Flowereast
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Oneof the best horror game ive ever played. too scary and full of puzzles love it!
  13. GiovanniLo
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    il miglior gioco horror. questo e Martha is dead sono i miei preferiti dell'anno
  14. luli2506
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    The terror this game generated in me cannot be put into words. It was cometely worth it though.. The way the story unfolded, and took me all throught that awful house, I was completely hooked from the start. Each element, each room, they all have its purpose and the best one of all has to be the camera. I’d never played a game that used an item in a way that extended the puzzles’The terror this game generated in me cannot be put into words. It was cometely worth it though.. The way the story unfolded, and took me all throught that awful house, I was completely hooked from the start. Each element, each room, they all have its purpose and the best one of all has to be the camera. I’d never played a game that used an item in a way that extended the puzzles’ possibilities so much.
    Cannot say enough good things about this one!    … Expand
  15. Hanover
    Jul 10, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: Nice graphics and atmosphere. Decent story.

    Cons: Puzzles arent really a part of the story. There is no reason putting pictures on the wall according to their correct age makes any sense to why a door will open. Instead of knocking a cupboard open with a hammer you literally have to find bolt cutters to cut something as thin as a paperclip. This rigidity just demonstrates the lack of agency or creativity. You do what the developer wants you to do (and why would someone put a band of metal on a desk drawer handle instead of using a padlock or something…oh right, the developer needed a quick way to throw a puzzle into the game)

    Inventory system makes no sense. There are Resident Evil style storage boxes in a game that’s not even survival horror. You are limited to about eight items which causes you to needlessly have to backtrack because the developer wants you to knock tiles loose with a hammer rather than prying them with the crowbar. Again, there is no reason to have the RE style storage boxes. Items just randomly spawn based on progress inside of areas you’ve already visited. No indication that you need to go back to suddenly find a key that wasn’t there before. You might waste 30 minutes mindlessly searching.

    Finally there are too many jumpscares. The end of the game turns into Spooky’s House of Jump Scares, literally giving you a random jolt about every three to four minutes. It quickly went from scary to completely pissing me off. Look, the game has a good story and atmosphere, I wont deny that. It’s just too bad horrible puzzles that lead to horrible pacing get in the way. It’s also a six hour game for $35. I don’t feel it was worth the value. I won’t even remember playing this game by the end of the year.    … Expand
  16. pizzastation
    Jul 26, 2022
    1
    It's a very short game. No replayability.
    Very boring common walking sim.
    LOUD = SCARY is tired.
    and Too many bugs.
    Don't waste your money.

    As you can see from the reviewer name, its a rigged score.
  17. MaryNeve65
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    I cant believe that only 2 people made this masterpiece! Really fun and spooky game
  18. 404UserNotFound
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    The game is just very horrible and amateurish. The developers also come across as very unfriendly. The camera sway in it is ridiculous and just shows they really have no clue about game development. It's also far overpriced. Just get Visage instead.
  19. Spassbremse
    Jul 12, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overhyped, underdeveloped dross. There are a few interesting puzzle ideas here and there, and a few elements in part of the story had me intrigued, but those are the only nice things I have to say.

    Most of the puzzles are atrocious and tedious, the entire game suffers from the trope of nonsense architecture, the voice acting is laughably bad (and not in the fun campy way), the story is all over the place and conflicts with itself often, vast swaths of character choices go unchallenged and make no sense, and probably most damning of all... it's not scary. Anyone can startle with flashing lights, scare chords, and loud noises, but this game isn't remotely scary. This is clearly a horror game inspired by Bloober Team, which is a shame because they are one dev whose homework NO ONE should be copying. Cliched, trope heavy, bad story, stupid characters, you've seen this all before folks. Hard pass.    … Expand
  20. joaqbills
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Me cagué en las patas. Excelente juego solo por 2 personas encima de argentina pa
  21. TomasOtero
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Argentina esta en la casa! La verdad que increible que 2 pibes nomas hayan hecho tremendo juego con tremenda calidad. Felicitaciones!
  22. L0st_
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    To be honest MADiSON is one of the best horror games that recently released. It's got a bone chilling story combined with well thought out mind engaging puzzles. All that happens while you're being actively filled with dread that comes from places you visit in this game. The only thing that annoyed me a bit is the small amount of items you can carry.
  23. belloeaitante
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    The story of MADiSON is extremely interesting and the puzzles are challenging, yet doable.

    I would have given this game 10/10 if only it didn't really so much on jump scares which felt cheap at times. Then again, this must have been the scariest game I've ever played.

    Do yourself a favor and play MADiSON with good headphones.
  24. shin777
    Aug 12, 2022
    5
    nice game but i got a big bug at the end :C

    i have checked the 6 gramophones over and over, even restarted game and still getting only one eye
  25. FreshLadyD
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    I had the most terryfing experience I'm my whole life.

    Please go take a look at my full Review on steam.
  26. Hetos
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Un juego completamente entretenido, con puzzles increibles y muy buen manejo del terror
  27. PhilipYT
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Best horror game in a looooooooong time. you guys nailed it!!!
  28. Nick78
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Una de las mejores experienciasde terror que probé. Muchas gracias a los devs por el acceso anticipado
  29. AlanWake86
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    One of the most terrifying experience in my gaming life. looks a lot like visage, but with a better graphics, story, gameplay 10/10
  30. JoacoRod
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    ARGENTINA PAPAAAA. aguante madison messi maradona, el papa francisco y mi viejo que mehizo hincha de madison
  31. RoseBP
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    今年最好的恐怖游戏。 类似于容貌，但具有独特的机制 10
  32. CadeYT
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Menuda obra maestra habeis creado! La experiencia mas aterradora que encontre en los ultimos tiempos!
  33. NicolasGomez
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Lo he pasado de maravilla stremeando esta joya del horror. Nunca me he cagao tanto con un juego!
  34. LuquitaRod
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    ARGENTINA. Mi Pais, El mate, messi, maradona el dulcede lechey madison papaa
  35. ThatBoldGuy
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    They add an accessibiity patchso this bold guy now can play it! Really scary game
  36. kirkmason
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! keep the good work guys. This really give me chils. Blue knees is creepy af
  37. Shad_t
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    Good Game in general, good envrioment, the puzzles are fine, but some items and things are just inconsistent, need get better in some things but is playable and enjoyble. And in one night you can get your horror dosis.
  38. Pmstz
    Feb 11, 2023
    6
    Average/ok game
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  39. gameking
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome. I didn't play a horror game like this since many years ago. The athmosphere is very good and the puzzles are very enough. The story is interesting. I recommend this game.
  40. ghosttoyou
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    Очень крутая игра, учитывая что её делала очень маленькая команда и по большей части один человек (если я правильно понял). Респект
  41. heroigamer
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    MADiSON é um jogo de terror que se aproveita do estilo apresentado por P.T. lá em 2014. Com uma história interessante e mecânicas que não trazem nenhuma novidade, o jogo consegue se sustentar graças à alguns bons momentos e pelo enredo. Os gráficos são satisfatórios, mas a taxa de quadros por segundo pode sofrer quedas em alguns momentos
  42. pakilok
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    wow. just wooow. the best horror game ive ever played. that blue knees is soo creepy
  43. victorsanchez
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El terror que esperaba , lo mejor de este 2022 con respecto a un juego de terror , a mi punto de vista , es mejor que VISAGE… Expand
  44. cemil
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    I can say that it is the best horror game of the year 2022. It gave really good horror moments, I hope the game will continue.
  45. SteveStv
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos de terror dos últimos tempos, cabe ressaltar qualidade gráfica, designe de som impecável, ambientação sinistra, narrativa bem construida e envolvente, e puzzles bem interessantes(nesse aspecto só faltou boas recompensas).
  46. gativideo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    buenardo. excelente me cague todo la verdad. argentina tienen talento papaa
  47. Leyequois
    Jul 15, 2023
    7
    The game is a decent short game
    It tries to be super creepy but tbh it kind of fails, don't get me wrong, it IS creepy, but it tries to hard, you hear creaks all over, which is ok, but then there is the doors sound, even when there is no door moving or even doors nearby, you still hear the noise, it would be more scary if you actually heard it when a door starts to move on its onw
    Then    The game is a decent short game
    It tries to be super creepy but tbh it kind of fails, don't get me wrong, it IS creepy, but it tries to hard, you hear creaks all over, which is ok, but then there is the doors sound, even when there is no door moving or even doors nearby, you still hear the noise, it would be more scary if you actually heard it when a door starts to move on its onw
    Then you hear a voice calling at you, that IS creepy and was well made

    The puzzles are ok, there are some extremely easy, there are some extremely complicated, and there is the fact that most puzzles do not hold your hand, which some might think is good, some not so much, and there is the fact that you get peaces of a puzzle way before you can actually use them, which makes someone that likes to organize and finish stuff that he gets immediately a bit antsy lol

    The story is middling, could've been better but does the job, although there are some things that make no sense, but I won't add spoilers here

    There are some glitches(mostly graphic) here and there but there are not that many

    The ending is kind of underwhelming, it is like a Stephen King movie, where you have a cool development but the ending lets you down

    Overall for the around 5hrs you play, it is good    … Expand
  48. darkdays20
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    Boa noite senhores, eu me caguei. dvgshuaogdyiusoagDUHIOSAGHudipsghaiuoDGHSUAIOdgsauioGDAS
  49. ManuHorror
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    No sabía que el madison era argentino! Los vi en la EVA y no lo podía creer jaja. Juegazo se mandaron chicos. Felicitaciones por el premio a mejor juego del año, merecidisimo!
  50. brianpowerslash
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    The atmosphere in this game is totally terrifying. I'm doing a halloween event on twitch and madison was the game we enjoyed the most so far. excellent horror game
  51. Marianomateo
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    De lo mejor del género de terror. Espero que hagan una adaptación VR, sería aterradora!
  52. Reviewer13
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. Very authentic feeling horror. Not a lot I could fault it for really. I've played a lot of these PT copycat games lately and this is probs my favourite of the bunch.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. GamingTrend
    Sep 13, 2022
    90
    Summary: MADiSON is an astounding success in the horror genre, especially for someone who doesn’t play many horror games (me). The game was well put together and delivered on the spooks, however some puzzles are rough to figure out and could have been a little less obscure.
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Aug 22, 2022
    70
    All in all, MADiSON is a good game but a mediocre horror. I have some serious issues with it, but I can’t dismiss the potential. I believe the next game will be able to compete with Visage, and I’m already waiting for it impatiently.
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  3. Malditos Nerds
    Aug 3, 2022
    85
    MADiSON, developed by the Argentine studio Bloodius Games, breaks the mold and gets us into one of the best horror experiences so far this year.
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