Scanner Sombre

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Game Informer
    Apr 28, 2017
    80
    Perhaps what’s most impressive to me is how effectively lean Scanner Sombre is. The entire game is only three hours. Mechanically speaking there isn’t much you do outside of using the scanner to solve puzzles, find your way, and outwit foes. However, the foreboding atmosphere and where its plot ultimately leads is satisfying enough that its gameplay and storytelling are compelling. Whether you’re coming across a new upgrade for your LIDAR or slowly mapping out a spooky tunnel and inching toward danger, Scanner Sombre is a consistently spooky and somber game that’s worthwhile for those who want to scratch that horror-adventure itch.
  2. PC Gamer
    Apr 26, 2017
    80
    A beautiful but short-lived expedition that left me wanting more of its best ideas.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 26, 2017
    There's a slight disappointment that the tale it tells isn't as smart as the idea that powers it, a blot on an otherwise wonderful game. Scanner Sombre is a remarkable experiment, its only downfall being that once you've shed some light on your surroundings you realise there's not really that much to it at all.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    May 10, 2017
    Scanner Sombre is at its best when you’re left to your own devices, lonely yet in awe of the sights you see and make, but suffers when the game itself is pulling the strings, whether that be to evoke empathy or terror. I absolutely recommend it, for its four or so hours of dot-matrix world-generation have pleased me greatly, but you should go in knowing that it stumbles over its storytelling hurdles and should instead be treated as, like the titular scanner, a remarkable technological toy.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. RagingPoet
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Conversion of Scanner Sombre to VR is amazing, It feels like the game was initially designed for it(except for the very first part, where youConversion of Scanner Sombre to VR is amazing, It feels like the game was initially designed for it(except for the very first part, where you can get stuck in a tent). Stylish visuals convert to 360 format without any noticeable loses in resolution. And great sound design makes ordinary VR teleporting feel like actually stepping.… Full Review »
  2. Klewer
    Jan 21, 2018
    6
    While it's not a bad little "waling simulator" with some minor platforming as such, there is not really much game play there to keep youWhile it's not a bad little "waling simulator" with some minor platforming as such, there is not really much game play there to keep you involved and can be played in in 2 hours comfortably. No replay ability, nice atmosphere and interesting setting but only worth it at a cheap price.… Full Review »
  3. matsuko
    May 4, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I'm a huge fan of photogrammetry and cloud points, so this game has its chance with me, and I don't regret any second for buying this. Put your headphones and dive into a dark red green and yellow world.
    My only regret is the ending of the game, which is, in my opinion, too much emphatic maybe    … Full Review »
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