Scanner Sombre

 PC
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

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  1. 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 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.
  2. Deothor
    Sep 14, 2018
    7
    It's NOT a game like most other.
    You don't shoot.
    Don't loot.
    Don't do whatever new games make you do.
    You simply explore and move forward. And once you are done with the game, you don't restart the match but think about its meaning.
  3. KrakenOfPepsi
    Oct 15, 2019
    5
    I pretty much lost all interest in this one once I realised there are actually no enemies in the entire game. The only real threat comes from some easy platforming. The core mechanics are nifty, but don't hold enough substance on their own. And while the visuals may look stunning, they're not enough to carry the game on their own. The story itself is pretty forgettable, and the overallI pretty much lost all interest in this one once I realised there are actually no enemies in the entire game. The only real threat comes from some easy platforming. The core mechanics are nifty, but don't hold enough substance on their own. And while the visuals may look stunning, they're not enough to carry the game on their own. The story itself is pretty forgettable, and the overall experience honestly isn't worth having. I could maybe recommend this one to people with access to a VR headset, but even then I don't know if it would really help the game that much. Pass on this one.… Expand
  4. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    6
    청각을 주고 시각은 스스로 채워나간다는 독특한 방식의 게임. 다만 그 이상을 보여주지 못하고 그대로 끝나버리는게 아쉬운 부분......
  5. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    A unique walking/exploration sim + has beautiful & creepy moments + unique gameplay mechanic + less boring than normal walking sims + immersive VR mode - constantly crashing in VR (mostly at the end) - only teleportation movement in VR
  6. QAOSbringer
    Feb 25, 2023
    5
    Starts fresh, ends cliche. I liked the scanning system in this game, however the story was really boring. I had high hopes for this game, but the story seems following very similar route to many other indie games. What a twist (sarcastic smiley here).

    5: Below average - It may not appeal to everyone, but there are interesting ideas from time to time.

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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. CD-Action
    Jun 30, 2017
    65
    Let’s not kid ourselves – Scanner Sombre is a one-trick pony. It’s a great, memorable trick though, as one could expect from Introversion Software. It’s a shame that the game is so short (ca. 2 hours) and linear and that the story is almost nonexistent. [07/2017, p.67]
  2. DarkStation
    Jun 27, 2017
    60
    It’s a shame, really. Scanner Sombre felt more like a glorified tech demo than a proper game. With its short length and mostly shallow gameplay, it’s a bit difficult to justify the $12 price tag. However, it boasts a very well done gimmick as well as a memorable atmosphere. If you’re looking for a short, but sweet exploration game, then this is for you. If you’re looking for something a bit meatier, however, you should probably give this a pass.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 23, 2017
    70
    A beautiful technicolor journey into darkness. [Issue#188, p.83]
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