Scorn

 Xbox Series X
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

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  1. SethGrey
    Nov 10, 2022
    7
    HAUNTING, IMMERSIVE BUT DEEPLY FLAWED

    You can't talk about Scorn without talking about its inspiration for its art style. The level design and enemy design of Scorn are heavily inspired by the art of H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. The entire allure of Scorn is its haunting and disturbing atmosphere that is unlike anything else in video games. The soundtrack and sound effects are    HAUNTING, IMMERSIVE BUT DEEPLY FLAWED

    You can't talk about Scorn without talking about its inspiration for its art style. The level design and enemy design of Scorn are heavily inspired by the art of H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. The entire allure of Scorn is its haunting and disturbing atmosphere that is unlike anything else in video games.

    The soundtrack and sound effects are atmospheric and haunting. Perfect for keeping you on the edge.

    In regards of gameplay, it's a puzzle based exploration game. The main draw of the game is exploring the environment and the puzzles are just a means to an end.

    The combat is its weakest element but it's mostly skippable and the encounters are sparse.

    EBB Software was clearly aware of their strengths and weaknesses. They actively chose to highlight their strengths i.e. the visuals whilst keeping the combat to a minimum. The combat exists just enough to separate itself from the run in the mill walking simulators.

    In my playthrough there was one bug right before the ending that clipped me off the level and no matter how much I restarted the game, it'd spawn me in the same place.

    Sadly that brings me to another negative aspect of the game, the lack of frequent auto-saving or checkpoints.

    I had to reload my last auto-save from 2 hours ago and replay the entire final chapter. Luckily this time I was done sightseeing and rushed to the objective and finished the final chapter in under an hour.

    Scorn is a haunting and immersive experience that wears its inspirations on its sleeve but due to flawed combat, lack of dialogue and minimalistic storytelling it is certainly not for everyone.    … Expand
  2. SpiralNexus
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    great game very grotesque but you see the meaning and how the story is even when there is no dialogue only complaint that it's a little short only 2-3 hours long hopefully dlc
  3. Warzyffo
    Oct 17, 2022
    5
    Unfortunately, broken combat mechanics killed this game. Graphics and creepy setting alone cannot save it.
  4. CrouchGaming
    Oct 16, 2022
    5
    Un jeu ma fois intéressant... J'aime bien les jeux d'énigmes ! Mais la j'ai trouvé les énigme ennuyante , elles sont résolu sans réel besoin de réflexion... Puis certains parle d'un jeu d'horreur mais rien ne fait peur , le jeu ce déroule dans un univers gore auquel je n'est pas accroché !
    Enfin voilà je comprends les gens qui aime ce jeu mais je n'en fais pas partie
  5. Lider_D
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le doy un 7 por todo el arte que tiene el juego, pero el gameplay deja mucho que desear. Los puzzles son buenos, efectos de sonido excelentes.… Expand
  6. YulBeBlue
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    For me, Scorn is a 7/10. It does some things incredibly well; the atmosphere, art style, vibe, etc. are absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, it also does some things very poorly. The combat is mediocre, and a few of the puzzles are simply frustrating and the frustration breaks the immersion, which is very bad to say about a game going for a very immersive experience with no HUD elements,For me, Scorn is a 7/10. It does some things incredibly well; the atmosphere, art style, vibe, etc. are absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, it also does some things very poorly. The combat is mediocre, and a few of the puzzles are simply frustrating and the frustration breaks the immersion, which is very bad to say about a game going for a very immersive experience with no HUD elements, menus, etc. And then there's the ending. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll just say this. It's very disappointing to go on this, at times, frustrating 5 hour journey with no real direction or purpose, finally get to something super interesting, and then have the credits roll. The game is definitely worth a play through, but it's ultimately underwhelming as it could have been so much more. If you have Game Pass, go play it for a weekend. All others, wait for a sale. $20 is probably a fair price point for this game.… Expand
  7. DDUDDU
    Oct 16, 2022
    5
    Visually the game is beautiful, and very well worked, but the puzzles are super difficult at the beginning and too easy at the end.
    Combat is the worst part of the game, ammo is super scarce, character is slow to do everything and enemies are fast.
  8. hairybizrat
    Dec 2, 2022
    5
    Total disappointment and probably the most disappointing game in the past 2 years. Graphics don’t look good , story well there is no story , o dialogue , nothing but puzzles. The only thing it did right was the Alien movies atmosphere
  9. DrZomboid
    Oct 24, 2022
    6
    Weird and difficult game. No story just mistic. Stiff combat, nice art, almost gave up on game. Saved by speedrun walktrought video...
  10. DausenMoore
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Scorn is easily one of, if not the best-looking game I've ever played. I finished the whole game with no technical issues whatsoever and enjoyed it quite a bit. I only have a few complaints. It didn't have enough enemy types, it needed a better sense of direction, it doesn't have great replay value, and it was a bit short. I finished it after 7 hours.

    I also would have liked more focus    Scorn is easily one of, if not the best-looking game I've ever played. I finished the whole game with no technical issues whatsoever and enjoyed it quite a bit. I only have a few complaints. It didn't have enough enemy types, it needed a better sense of direction, it doesn't have great replay value, and it was a bit short. I finished it after 7 hours.

    I also would have liked more focus on the story or at least a clear goal. I enjoyed most of the gameplay and puzzles, but I had no idea where I was going or why I was doing what I was doing lol. I can see some people enjoying that aspect of it though, that's just my opinion.

    At the end of the day I recommend it, but do keep in mind it's very slow-paced and some of the puzzles are surprisingly difficult. It's not for everyone. I'd maybe wait for the price to drop to at least $30 or play on Game Pass.    … Expand
  11. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    Achei um jogo totalmente sem noção Puzzles difíceis Fiz para pegar os 1000G mas foi na base do ódio.
  12. Filmanwalt
    Mar 13, 2023
    6
    I still decided to quit the game. Took a total of 5 hours 33 minutes and collected all achievements except one.

    The game had made a really strong first impression, acceptable puzzles and an incredibly well staged setting. Disgust comes up here from time to time and the sci-fi horror touch had a cool look. Unfortunately, it fell far short when it came to the horror aspect, here it    I still decided to quit the game. Took a total of 5 hours 33 minutes and collected all achievements except one.

    The game had made a really strong first impression, acceptable puzzles and an incredibly well staged setting. Disgust comes up here from time to time and the sci-fi horror touch had a cool look. Unfortunately, it fell far short when it came to the horror aspect, here it concentrated more on the disgusting moment.

    2 acts have passed and the game has been playing in a good flow, but then comes act 3 (or was it 4, I can't remember) where more and more enemy "gameplay" comes into play. This is where I took my break because I just didn't enjoy running past the opponents. Weapon handling is so sluggish and imprecise, enemies deal immense damage and hit far better, I didn't need that aspect of the game. He even steered the game in a more negative direction at times, even for me.

    It had good staging, looks fantastic in places and some of the puzzles were okay, but they would have preferred to leave out the combat gameplay. All in all, you can take the game with you in its brevity and play it via the game pass, but horror fans in particular will be disappointed here and the gameplay can get on your nerves at times. It tells a bizarre and painful story, which is also rather confused.

    6/10 blood presses.    … Expand
  13. SashaNorthEast
    Nov 10, 2022
    5
    There was potential for this game, but sadly something went wrong. I think developers eventually can deliver something really good, but not this time!
  14. goodgriff33
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
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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]
  2. Generación Xbox
    Nov 14, 2022
    68
    Scorn it’s a f***ing ugly game. And at the same time, it’s really f***ing beautiful. Maybe one of a kind.
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  3. GameMAG
    Nov 10, 2022
    70
    Give Scorn a chance if you feel like you can enjoy this game as an experience, rather than a strictly gameplay-focused project. Otherwise some questionable design choices and short length will most likely just bore you to death.
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