Scorn

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    The game's greatest strength is definitely its brilliant wordless narrative, where you piece together the fate of a dead civilization and the creature you play as in your head. Scorn is an experience that any fan of oppressive atmospheres and rotting flesh should not miss. [Issue#323]
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  2. Gamer.no
    Oct 20, 2022
    80
    Scorn is a powerful and unique experience of the like we rarely get to see.
  3. IGN Italia
    Oct 14, 2022
    80
    Scorn, with its mix of puzzles, horror, monsters and exploration, is a unique and alienating experience that you'll love or hate.
  5. SomosXbox
    Oct 30, 2022
    78
    Scorn has many interesting things, and the first of all is its originality. It is a special game that takes risks and although not everything works out well, the end result is worth the experience. Its clearest flaws are the sparse checkpoints so you can end up replaying an entire act with all its frustrations. Also, its combat is clunky and unfair, and the tendency to overcomplicate certain things. In essence it is an Escape Room. But like no other you've ever played. Visually and sonically it is a masterpiece and has no flaws in this aspect. As a whole, it is striking, unique and represents something rarely seen in the video game industry.
  6. Vandal
    Oct 30, 2022
    78
    We know it sounds cliche, but Scorn is not a game for everyone. It has plenty of issues, but if it clicks with you, you’ll certainly enjoy it.
  7. GamersRD
    Oct 16, 2022
    78
    Scorn is not a game with great pretensions that somehow hooks the player with its terrifying proposal but without context. It is one of those games that is not for everyone, it is kind of short and it does not have anything to contemplate. Its biggest hook is its visual atmosphere and how repulsive it can be.
  8. Atomix
    Oct 26, 2022
    75
    Despite having a frustrating combat system, #Scorn manages to be an extremely interesting horror game that should be given at least one chance. The result may be mixed, but the experience is unique.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 281 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 281
  3. Negative: 72 out of 281
  1. Mustafa973
    Oct 15, 2022
    0
    Took me 3 hours to finish the game, a short game with bad graphics, bad gameplay and bad mechanics and bad movements
    I'm really disappointed.
  2. ParanoydAndroyd
    Oct 15, 2022
    0
    Gamepass effect taking over. When I read that Scorn has been in development since 2014 I got my hopes up, but in the end I was severely letGamepass effect taking over. When I read that Scorn has been in development since 2014 I got my hopes up, but in the end I was severely let down. Took about 5 hours to beat, and the entire experience was boring, no music, everything looks the same, confusing puzzles that aren't satisfying as much as they are confusing. Hopefully others enjoy this game, but it just didn't click with me at all.… Full Review »
  3. tmlpgm
    Oct 16, 2022
    2
    Don't be fooled: this is not horror, this is not FPS.
    This is walking simulator with no meaning, same corridors and confusing puzzle-solving.    Don't be fooled: this is not horror, this is not FPS.
    This is walking simulator with no meaning, same corridors and confusing puzzle-solving. Nothing disgusting here but combat system itself.
    You want to hear the plot? (no spoilers) - You just revive, walk and push buttons for 4 hours and die.
    That's the game. $40 pls    … Full Review »
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