Scorn

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6.7

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  1. Datacide
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    *barely recommended*

    Often visually striking, Scorn's biomechanical look would do H. R. Giger proud. However, this surreal look can grow to feel a little samey at times and the detailed geometry can often camouflage the few interactive objects in the game. Plodding and sometimes dull, Scorn doesn't offer anything in the way of tension and is only superficially horrifying to those    *barely recommended*

    Often visually striking, Scorn's biomechanical look would do H. R. Giger proud. However, this surreal look can grow to feel a little samey at times and the detailed geometry can often camouflage the few interactive objects in the game.

    Plodding and sometimes dull, Scorn doesn't offer anything in the way of tension and is only superficially horrifying to those squeamish to gore. Initially the game offers no combat and the level design is weaker than later in the game, making me wonder how many gave up on it before it really starts to get going.

    Not that my 7+ hours with Scorn ever left second gear. The slow pace and surprisingly unemotional combat feels almost like a grind. It was the visuals that kept me going, along with the bizarre story that Scorn barely hints at. Thankfully, the game ends better than it starts, but since it starts fairly rough…that's hardly high praise.

    I think horror fans would get something from this game, at least from the visual thrills and squishy environments. It is relatively easy and the puzzles never stumped this action gamer.

    You aren't playing Scorn for riveting gameplay, but the visuals and short runtime make it a memorable experience at the very least.    … Expand
  2. bokarsh-z
    Oct 19, 2022
    0
    (4/10)
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    only worth 20 dollar
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    - 4:30-5 hour long.

    -unoptimized, unusable controller glitch and bad disappointing ending.
    -running simulator with mini games not puzzles, bad sluggish combat (unavoidable enemy attacks) and bad final boss.
    -only good great atmosphere and good graphic
  3. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    I absolutely love the visual style. Unfortunately, the gameplay is boring and frustrating.
  4. Visitbr
    Aug 21, 2023
    6
    o jogo não é completamente ruim, a ambientação é muito boa , arte e level design é incrível , mas a gameplay e o desenrolar são ruins , o combate e as boss fight são péssimas, a qualidade sonora é surreal de tão bom que é.
  5. Lastnight1
    Aug 11, 2023
    5
    A little horror,puzzle game and Place design is good. i think this game if you search a game ,will be playing
  6. UnKidreal
    Aug 9, 2023
    7
    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    Какое атмосферное визуальное оформление, этот стиль ….. просто великолепно, а если бы не оптимизировали графику и дали возможность включать более четкие текстуры и использовать RT, было бы просто невероятно. А что же сама игра? Неплохое приключение жаль, что короткое, приятные, не сложные головоломки, странная и, пожалуй,    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    Какое атмосферное визуальное оформление, этот стиль ….. просто великолепно, а если бы не оптимизировали графику и дали возможность включать более четкие текстуры и использовать RT, было бы просто невероятно. А что же сама игра? Неплохое приключение жаль, что короткое, приятные, не сложные головоломки, странная и, пожалуй, ненужная, в таком виде, стрельба, но, нет подсказок и это замечательно, и атмосфера, такая чужая и непонятная, что это просто – фантастика. Такие игры крайне редки и от того, остаются в памяти как новый неизведанный опыт, а это здорово.

    Оценка: 7,5/10    … Expand
  7. Puddleboy112
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    One of the best Game of the year.

    Gameplay fps max with puzzle. It is not a shooter but more like a waking simulator Puzzle game . stories is a twisted nightmare
  8. OzzTheBozz
    Jul 11, 2023
    0
    I'm stuck at the brightness screen. Clicking on accept or pressing enter is not working. So i'm not even able to enter the main menu. Nuff said i would say about this masterpiece! Stay away from this software junk.
  9. Kelen
    May 4, 2023
    6
    [PL]
    6/10 - Niezła
    (po graniu 5,5h i ukończeniu gry) Fajne wizualnie doświadczenie. Bardzo ciekawie zaprojektowane lokacje, wizualnie niczym z concept artów, nawet graficznie aż za bardzo. Wszystko wygląda jak narysowane, przez co naprawdę rzadko budzi obrzydzenie/niepokój. Nieskomplikowana fabuła, bez słownej narracji, raczej częścią przedstawionego świata niż czymś samodzielnym.    [PL]
    6/10 - Niezła
    (po graniu 5,5h i ukończeniu gry)
    Fajne wizualnie doświadczenie.

    Bardzo ciekawie zaprojektowane lokacje, wizualnie niczym z concept artów, nawet graficznie aż za bardzo. Wszystko wygląda jak narysowane, przez co naprawdę rzadko budzi obrzydzenie/niepokój.

    Nieskomplikowana fabuła, bez słownej narracji, raczej częścią przedstawionego świata niż czymś samodzielnym.

    Zagadki logiczne w porządku - łatwe, stosunkowo satysfakcjonujące, a niektóre mają kilka rozwiązań.

    Krótka.

    Walka przeciętna, tylko kilka broni i ich praktyczna strona jest zwyczajna i nudnawa.
    Wszyscy przeciwnicy upierdliwy i nie ma ich zbytu wielu.

    Bywało trudno, bo łatwo przegapić moment, od którego możemy się leczyć, to jak spacerują przeciwnicy lub w sposób na zadanie obrażeń bossowi.
    Gdy wiemy co i jak, jest raczej łatwo - nie jest to zrobione w satysfakcjonujący sposób.

    Pojedyncze niedoróbki:
    - Raz by pchnąć wszystko dalej było konieczne podejście do czegoś bardzo nierzucającego się w oczy.
    - Raz po bossie nie mogłem "go" użyć, więc musiałem wczytać i pokonać go ponownie.

    To mogłoby być wyjątkowe doświadczeniem w VR, zwłaszcza jakby niektóre fragmenty cutscenek zyskały interaktywność - wielka szkoda, że ma możliwości zagrania w ten sposób.

    PS: Ustawienie graficzne "postprodukcja" na wysokich ustawieniach znacząco spłyca głębie obrazu - warto ustawić średnie lub niskie. Ustawienia FOV ukryte w ustawieniach sterownia i kamery - bez zmiany czułem się jakbym szurał po wszystkim mordą.    … Expand
  10. THEWORM
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Pros:

    At last. A game that is so much different than anything else. Heavily inspired by Giger, it is a game that is incredibly well thought of and designed. Most people that will not like it is because it is not action packed and requires you to think and solve several puzzles even if it feels like an FPS. It is not an FPS. It's an adventure in a crazy creepy sci-fi world. A bit like    Pros:

    At last. A game that is so much different than anything else. Heavily inspired by Giger, it is a game that is incredibly well thought of and designed. Most people that will not like it is because it is not action packed and requires you to think and solve several puzzles even if it feels like an FPS. It is not an FPS. It's an adventure in a crazy creepy sci-fi world. A bit like MYST on Steroids. The graphics are spot on and the soundtrack is eerie as it should be. Gameplay is smooth and easy to get hold on. Highly recommended if running around and shooting is not the only thing you care about.

    Cons:

    1. It could be longer.
    2. It could have had a bit more action to satisfy a wider audience.
    3. It would be nice if you could save wherever you wanted so that you can revisit your decisions.
    4. A map would be handy but not having one makes it feel even more immersive.    … Expand
  11. nastyjes
    Apr 16, 2023
    6
    Visual design - 10/10; gameplay - 2/10 .
  12. danan01
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Jeu d'horreur psychologique,c'est le premier en son genre, une atmosphère hors du commun, court mais sublime.
  13. elraphael81
    Mar 8, 2023
    6
    Fajny klimat, ale gra nie trafiła niestety w mój typ, spodziewałem się innej rozgrywki niż puzzli :)
  14. dggt
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    неперевершений дизайн і світ, який ні каплі не самоцінний, суто весь підлаштований під головного героя, всі інші речі просідають, сюжет 0 (рандом чувак кудись йшов, задвалось майже прийшов, але не дійшов), головоломки прості, бойовка проста, і це кінець, буквально, бо гра на 4-5 годин пройтисьнеперевершений дизайн і світ, який ні каплі не самоцінний, суто весь підлаштований під головного героя, всі інші речі просідають, сюжет 0 (рандом чувак кудись йшов, задвалось майже прийшов, але не дійшов), головоломки прості, бойовка проста, і це кінець, буквально, бо гра на 4-5 годин пройтись
  15. Romd
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    The gameplay in the game is pretty standard, but the visuals and the environment in the game are quite at the highest level, the game just felt the spirit of Hans Giger.
  16. watchm824
    Feb 28, 2023
    6
    Beautiful graphics, interesting atmosphere. I would love to play this game, if not for the terrible combat component. It's just impossible to fight. It would be better if there were no battles in this game. Or it would be a normal weapon. Or a normal ability to fight off enemies.
  17. nicerdicer
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Unimaginable world and its mysteries, that are very hard to solve. It is not like other games, that is why you should try it. It is something else.
  18. SilverOrlov
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    Sadly, but this is 7 out of 10 maximum. I have been waiting for this game for a very long time, I always liked Giger's style, a kind of grotesque eroticism that does not cross the line of adequate. I like dark stories and games, not "pink and white" characters and so on. But after so many years of development, to get such a result is a disappointment.
    At first I thought I could give the    Sadly, but this is 7 out of 10 maximum. I have been waiting for this game for a very long time, I always liked Giger's style, a kind of grotesque eroticism that does not cross the line of adequate. I like dark stories and games, not "pink and white" characters and so on. But after so many years of development, to get such a result is a disappointment.
    At first I thought I could give the game an 8 while playing through the first part of the game with its intricate puzzles, flesh and bone machinery, beautiful views. Then I stumbled upon enemies and I was disappointed by the clumsiness of the battle, ugly, even for this game, awkward enemies (and how much potential was for the developer's fantasy). I was infuriated from time to time by moments when I died not because of the difficulty or the number of enemies, but because the combat system was like "jelly". Pleased only with the boar enemy and the last boss. The last chapter of the game: So beautiful, stylish, intriguing final chords and ... nothing ... it's not even an open ending or something, it's just "more brutal, more horror, more violence and grotesque baby". I was very disappointed.
    Perhaps if the game were more active, or more interesting things happened, such an ending would justify itself. But after such a long, very patient walk, in such a relatively short game, understanding the ending would be a comforting reward. But no, they take that away from you too. So there will be no 8. There will be only 7 out of 10, unfortunately, as I said earlier.    … Expand
  19. realWhiteMan
    Feb 3, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  20. petriAND
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    Visuals - 9
    Sound - 9
    Gameplay - 7 Story - 5 (idk) Fun - 7 ------------------- 7.4 Overall I was impressed by it, visually stunning, liked the puzzles, but they shouldn't add any combat to the game in my opinion, it wasn't necessarily bad, the animations were very well made and I didn't encounter any bugs in my playthrough so the combat worked fine but was too simple and tedious.    Visuals - 9
    Sound - 9
    Gameplay - 7
    Story - 5 (idk)
    Fun - 7
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    7.4

    Overall I was impressed by it, visually stunning, liked the puzzles, but they shouldn't add any combat to the game in my opinion, it wasn't necessarily bad, the animations were very well made and I didn't encounter any bugs in my playthrough so the combat worked fine but was too simple and tedious. The shooting felt good tho.    … Expand
  21. vigilanteOito8
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    Pontos fortes:
    Graficos bonitos;
    Arte bonita na minha visão;
    Pontos fracos:
    Gameplay, historia, duração.
  22. Stratos2000
    Jan 18, 2023
    6
    I really wish I could rate this one higher.
    The game world looks really good, atmosphere is strong, there's interesting symbolic layers etc.
    But as a game it's not that enjoyable to play. Movement feels clumsy, navigation is difficult when every corridor looks the same and you get frustrated not knowing where to go, what to do and why. Even so, I played this through eventually. There    I really wish I could rate this one higher.
    The game world looks really good, atmosphere is strong, there's interesting symbolic layers etc.
    But as a game it's not that enjoyable to play. Movement feels clumsy, navigation is difficult when every corridor looks the same and you get frustrated not knowing where to go, what to do and why.

    Even so, I played this through eventually. There was some cool moments but most of the time I didn't really understand what was going on. I read the explanation from reddit afterwards. It did explain a lot but it would've been nicer if the game narrative itself had been just a bit more clear. This could've been a great one.    … Expand
  23. disillusion
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    The art direction, the soundtrack (Lustmord provided the soundtrack) and overall atmosphere is superb. The puzzles are ranging between very easy and quite tricky (but always logical). While I found the combat a bit lacking, in most cases I could evade the enemies (they aren’t hard to outrun or outsmart). The game is quite short and linear, although there are a few additional areas only forThe art direction, the soundtrack (Lustmord provided the soundtrack) and overall atmosphere is superb. The puzzles are ranging between very easy and quite tricky (but always logical). While I found the combat a bit lacking, in most cases I could evade the enemies (they aren’t hard to outrun or outsmart). The game is quite short and linear, although there are a few additional areas only for enjoying the bizarre view. I have a faible for H.R. Giger and the bio-punk environment of the Alien-series so this was a must-play for me, basically it’s an atmospheric walking simulator in a hostile environment. You don’t have to understand the machines and apparati of the world only their mechanics are of interest. For a higher rating I would have loved additional puzzles instead of the combat/enemy encounters. However, I still enjoyed this little gem thoroughly.… Expand
  24. TheTallos
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Я давно не грав в бродилки-головоломки, і був дуже радий зустріти цю гру. В грі немає навчання, якогось чіткого розділення на локації, і в цілому не зовсім зрозуміло, що гра з тебе хоче і для чого це все. Не беручи до уваги сюжет, який я так і не зрозумів, убогий ближній бій і фінал в якому так і не дають відповіді що це за світ і як він працює- я б сказав, що гра захоплює саме своєюЯ давно не грав в бродилки-головоломки, і був дуже радий зустріти цю гру. В грі немає навчання, якогось чіткого розділення на локації, і в цілому не зовсім зрозуміло, що гра з тебе хоче і для чого це все. Не беручи до уваги сюжет, який я так і не зрозумів, убогий ближній бій і фінал в якому так і не дають відповіді що це за світ і як він працює- я б сказав, що гра захоплює саме своєю атмосферою загадковості і незвіданності.
    5 годин ти бродиш по коридорах, час від часу відбиваєшся від монстрів і інколи виконуєш головоломки. І саме візуальна складова цієї гри- те, заради чого в неї потрібно поргати. Це просто таке собі загадкове кіно на 2-3 вечори з цікавим антуражем.    … Expand
  25. TheAnimalBoy
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Scorn is gruesomely beautiful and sometimes just plainly jaw dropping. I caught myself several times just sitting with my mouth open amazed at the artwork and the weirdly intriguing things I was surrounded by. That is exactly what the developers always intended it to be. It was never intended to be a shooter. It was never intended to make full sense. It was intended to be art that justScorn is gruesomely beautiful and sometimes just plainly jaw dropping. I caught myself several times just sitting with my mouth open amazed at the artwork and the weirdly intriguing things I was surrounded by. That is exactly what the developers always intended it to be. It was never intended to be a shooter. It was never intended to make full sense. It was intended to be art that just happens to be a game. But to appreciate art, we have to draw some of our own conclusions. In that reasoning the developers did give us plenty of environmental clues as to what this world was and possibly what happened. It’s story or your purpose is not straightforward, but if you're really paying attention you can see the everything nearly perfectly. For those wanting more story, the art book explains more by holding your hand through the design process of this world and what things are or possibly are.

    Scorn has its issues. It’s combat can be annoying and not accurate. In fact, the enemies in one section deter you from exploring slowly, which is it’s main draw to play. That could’ve been dealt with better somehow. Its puzzles are hard, but I found myself wanting more and easier versions of them in sprinkled around in bite size doses as well. It’s tragically short. I also feel like it could’ve been half the amount of time longer. It probably should’ve been 11-12 hours of game when if you’re fast to normal paced you can play it in 3-8. I was satisfied with the last level, but I could’ve used about two more areas with different aesthetics sandwiched between to round the whole thing out. It’s very harrowing as a whole, but didn’t get to me too bad. I am a horror and Giger fan though. Some other players might need to spread the playing out for the emotional toll it may take.

    It’s an experience. And for that it succeeds. I caution to even call it a full game and rather an interactive art and puzzle story. It has some flaws, is tragically short, very heartbreaking, but so worth it for the trip info this alien world. It’s not for everyone. Go into it with open expectations about what type of experience it is. Don’t hope for something the creators have directly told us it’s not. It’s not a shooter and it’s not text or dialog driven. You are there to take it in, analyze the surroundings, and make your way through with every gruesome and heart breaking step.

    For the experience it is, it succeeds completely. I’d love a sequel or DLC and gladly delve back into it or something like it. The one thing it could use to break up the heartache is a little more reward or investment into the character. Scorn is for you if you’re a surreal art lover, sci fi buff, horror fan or if you enjoy speculating about strange stories. It’s an absolutely gorgeous piece of work made with so much love. It’s something to be amazed by and does it extremely well. I’m thankful someone dared to make it and hope there is always more of that risk taking for art in the future. It’s more than worth it to create and to experience.    … Expand
  26. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    7
    weird in the best way possible, and it's one of the most beautiful and disturbing designs in games IMO. but the action part was really disappointing to me
  27. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    4
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  28. scurpiun77
    Dec 19, 2022
    7
    gameplay 2/2
    music 2/2
    graphic 2/2 story 0/2 puzzels 1/2 i like this game its something new in first person game,if you are DOOM player or call of duty fan dont play it.this game have slow gameplay but we have a few gun or better say slow gun but lovely and new,,graphic is good,music is good,story is horrible because in first hours you think wow whats the story i wanna see ending to    gameplay 2/2
    music 2/2
    graphic 2/2
    story 0/2
    puzzels 1/2
    i like this game its something new in first person game,if you are DOOM player or call of duty fan dont play it.this game have slow gameplay but we have a few gun or better say slow gun but lovely and new,,graphic is good,music is good,story is horrible because in first hours you think wow whats the story i wanna see ending to find it but in ending you say i think **** about story,puzzels are good and new but not balance.in end i like this game and if you want play something new you must play it    … Expand
  29. r0m4n0
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
    Tested on pc with xbox gamepass :
    an average game that could be amazing if gameplay would be better ...
  30. SplitMind
    Dec 11, 2022
    4
    Slow, monotonous and obtuse. People defend this as art. This is not art. It is supposed to be a game.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 72
  3. Negative: 6 out of 72
  1. Oyungezer
    Dec 7, 2022
    75
    Scorn makes up for its mechanical deficiencies with its wonderful design. Whether that will be enough for you to enjoy is your judgment call.
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  2. Vgames
    Nov 20, 2022
    40
    Scorn was one of my most expected horror games, after a long while, what we got is a fairly boring game with bland mechanics and mostly just environments. I wish this would be an experiment for Ebb Software, but there is just so much wasted potential here which left me with just disappointment.
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  3. TrueGaming
    Nov 14, 2022
    75
    Scorn has a unique setting focusing on symbolism, leaving everything to the player to discern and interpret. It is an acquired taste.
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