The Medium

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 801 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 131 out of 801
  3. Negative: 169 out of 801

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  1. bagieta21
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    What a unique piece of art.
    I wouldn't call it a horror game. It is rather a thriller.
    With the music (I find similarities to the "Inside" game soundtrack) that put you in a mood. And then the camera looking at the scene and protagonist from voyeuristic angles - makes shivers on your back. As I am not a fan of horrors, this one is perfect for me. The mystery and the beauty of the    What a unique piece of art.
    I wouldn't call it a horror game. It is rather a thriller.
    With the music (I find similarities to the "Inside" game soundtrack) that put you in a mood. And then the camera looking at the scene and protagonist from voyeuristic angles - makes shivers on your back. As I am not a fan of horrors, this one is perfect for me. The mystery and the beauty of the locations you travel mixes perfectly. This is not a AAA game, but definitely, it is art.
    In the beginning, it was strange to learn the controller and camera not moving (it is like in Alone in the Dark). And after some time you find it very suitable as you have this old-school gameplay feeling. And it fits so well to the time the story is set (the 90s).
    Duplicate scenes give a wow effect. When you move and see those parallel words so different then you just stare and spend time just looking at it and comparing details.
    I do not give 10 for little details like missing shadows of the protagonist in some scenes. Black bars on a widescreen monitor.
    Good thing is that the game runs smoothly on the average 3-year-old PC that I have. In 3k 60fps RTX. You definitely have to play it with headphones:)    … Expand
  2. mistertorgue
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    The level design of this game is just next level. The idea of being able to play two different worlds at the same is splendid. II really wish it could be improved a little on the gameplay part. I am fine with the game having no combat but the gameplay after sometimes starts to feel a little slow. And some animation work could improve as well. Still worth playing!!! it's on gamepass.
  3. lessacebola
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    A atmosfera de The Medium é muito boa e os cenários do jogo são bem bonitos, gostei bastante da ideia de ter dois mundos renderizados ao mesmo tempo. O jogo tem momentos bem pesados, então é bom estar bem preparado psicologicamente.
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    60
    The Medium is a psychological thriller with various simple puzzles, a whiff of horror and music like from Silent Hill. As a result, you will play the game mainly because of the storytelling and for its atmosphere. [Issue#310]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 1, 2021
    69
    The Medium deftly ties all loose story ends and shows impressive art direction, but it lacks wholeness. The game feels like an artist who has too many ideas at the same time; he would grab a brush, then a pen or a piece of coal… but still cannot finish his masterpiece.
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  3. Cubed3
    Feb 25, 2021
    80
    The Medium isn't an unflawed masterpiece. It's got some performance issues on PC and some jankeyness in unexpected places. However it has got this absolutely unique horror atmosphere, beautifully crafted worlds and some absolute heart-string pulling story moments. This is a successful return of the "horror adventure" game style from those golden oldies everyone fondly remembers. Bloober Team has done an outstanding job making this title and it's one hundred percent recommended to all fans of horror.
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