Scorn

 Xbox Series X
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 281 Ratings

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  1. Marlonehector
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    A Visually astonishing game, with a very special art style and great gameplay. I think this game is not for everyone, because probably people didn't expect this game to be what it is, and whatever it's trying to be it has succeeded. I think the way to put this game is a directionless (I mean it in a good way) puzzle game with some aspects of shooter games. After all you play games to haveA Visually astonishing game, with a very special art style and great gameplay. I think this game is not for everyone, because probably people didn't expect this game to be what it is, and whatever it's trying to be it has succeeded. I think the way to put this game is a directionless (I mean it in a good way) puzzle game with some aspects of shooter games. After all you play games to have fun, I personally enjoyed my time with this game, and not every single game has to give you a purpose.… Expand
  2. Eeee33
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    The art style is amazing and the sound design is great. The combat felt ok, the game is short, but very memorable. Overall for a small studio, this game is great.
  3. UBERNOOBINATOR
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Excellent world design. The game is a work of art. Dark but also beautiful.
  4. 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. 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
  5. Soyefra
    Oct 15, 2022
    2
    Un juego lento, corto, gráficos pasables, no sabe llevarte y no me refiero a un mapa o un camino de baldosas amarillas, me refiero a algo más sutil, jugar con el escenario, embaucarte con lo que te rodea, la ambientación está bien y los puzzles si me han gustado, es un juego, caro, corto y no inventa nada
  6. 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.
  7. Stan_Osbourne
    Oct 16, 2022
    4
    To be honest, I've been waiting for this game since last year, and when its release was delayed until today, I was at a loss, to say the least. The developers said they postponed the game because they redid the entire gameplay from scratch.

    As for the atmosphere, yes, it is powerful. The game runs on XSS at a stable 60 fps, which is good news. Also in the game, there are very juicy    To be honest, I've been waiting for this game since last year, and when its release was delayed until today, I was at a loss, to say the least. The developers said they postponed the game because they redid the entire gameplay from scratch.

    As for the atmosphere, yes, it is powerful. The game runs on XSS at a stable 60 fps, which is good news. Also in the game, there are very juicy sounds and a rare soundtrack, pumping up the atmosphere. This is where the pluses end.

    The first disadvantage is that the game is short. You can go through it in 3-5 hours, and there is no replay value at all. The second negative is the complete lack of a plot. We do not know what happened, what happens during the game and the ending of the game, to put it mildly, will disappoint you. This is what I said softly. In general, this ending is to be expected if you've watched anime like Dark Myth. The atmosphere is the same. Well, the third minus is the gameplay. He is primitive. It's just a walking simulator with almost no variability, with puzzles like "poke until it solves itself" and some combat, and the most scripted + most of the opponents will simply disappear forever if we step back a little.

    In general, you can get acquainted by subscription. Buy for the money that they ask for it - in no case. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  8. Xboxkid3476
    Oct 15, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely horrendous. The puzzles are all extremely straight forward and boring. The graphics are decent but no where near next gen. The combat is possibly the worst in any game I’ve ever played. I’m an OG Xbox fan but I think it’s time to switch. This is unfortunately what I expect from gamepass now a days; total disappointment.… Expand
  9. X913
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    This game is bizarre, fresh and interesting. The only down side is the game is too short and can be beaten in less than 3-4 hours.

    + Interesting puzzles, although a bit frustrating at times.

    + Fresh artistic approach sets it apart from other games.

    + Great atmospheric music.

    - Too short.

    - Can be beaten once and you’re done.
  10. asianfury2020
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing atmosphere and disturbingly beautiful graphics! The puzzles weren't brain wracking hard and the sound quality was top notch. The game could have been a little longer but it was another out of nowhere game from a small studio.
  11. Badgerryan27
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    I remembered back in 2014 when this game was announced. All the way from the first ever trailer to when it was suppose to be 2 parts. This game absolutely lives up to the hype and wait. The art design which is without question its biggest selling points is flawless and the developers should be proud. The game itself I had a great time with. Is this a shooter? No, but I didn't mind the gunsI remembered back in 2014 when this game was announced. All the way from the first ever trailer to when it was suppose to be 2 parts. This game absolutely lives up to the hype and wait. The art design which is without question its biggest selling points is flawless and the developers should be proud. The game itself I had a great time with. Is this a shooter? No, but I didn't mind the guns and the way they felt and played. It felt right for what the developers were going for. The puzzles were anywhere from easy to mind blowing hard. I had a hard time on the first puzzle and 2 near the very end which involved a unlocking mechanism that involved twisting to make these lights glow up around the puzzle area. The story for what it is, is there. I think you need to piece it together more than anything and I loved doing that. I really enjoyed this bravo! Can't wait for their next project.… Expand
  12. the_wes
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    At a time when I thought games were incapable of surprising me, Scorn proved me otherwise. This game has a superb art direction and a core gameplay reminiscent of classic "Survival horror". Despite that, it is important to note that its abstract narrative, its lack of interest in explaining its own mechanics and its emphasis on puzzles, make it a game far from the mainstream.
  13. DarknesShade
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    After waiting for 7 long years, it's finally here.
    How was it?
    Well, it wasn't better OR worse than I expected... Surprisingly it was Exactly what I wanted and Expected from it! It did not disappoint! My only complain would be how short it is... but not in a angry way of complainin' 'bout it... It makes me crave for more, I want to see more, try to understand more, I need to    After waiting for 7 long years, it's finally here.
    How was it?
    Well, it wasn't better OR worse than I expected...
    Surprisingly it was Exactly what I wanted and Expected from it!
    It did not disappoint!
    My only complain would be how short it is... but not in a angry way of complainin' 'bout it...
    It makes me crave for more, I want to see more, try to understand more, I need to experience more of Scorn!
    The Artbook is FANTASTIC, it helps with getttin' a lil' insight and lore bits as you read!
    The Soundtrack is as moody and atmospheric as you would expect! and it gave me as much inspiration as the art direction!

    Overall? Amazin' game, it feels it was made for me, I do have a new big favorite now, and I just wish I could forget it all so I could experience everythin' all over again!

    10/10 no question.

    Hopefully, this isn't our last journey into the World of Scorn.    … Expand
  14. kujaligula
    Nov 11, 2022
    1
    Gráficamente hermoso pero no tiene gameplay , es muy aburrido , pero como experiencia visual es increíble
  15. leviathanarg
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    SCORN. 4K, 60 FPS, "free' on game pass. Beautiful graphics and sound. I beat the game in 12 hours, with no guide and enjoying every moment (including the maze like levels).
    It is not a shooter, it does have a combat system that is functional and good for the game, as it keeps you unease the whole time.
    The story is thought provoking. All in all a great experience. Thanks to the developers    SCORN. 4K, 60 FPS, "free' on game pass. Beautiful graphics and sound. I beat the game in 12 hours, with no guide and enjoying every moment (including the maze like levels).
    It is not a shooter, it does have a combat system that is functional and good for the game, as it keeps you unease the whole time.
    The story is thought provoking.
    All in all a great experience. Thanks to the developers and people that made this game possible.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. AdamKronus
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    It's a unique experience: a trip in the guts of an alien planet, framed with flesh and populated by creatures out of nightmares. The sound design stands out for giving the tone that makes the experience more immersive and horrifying. I waited for many years for this game and he gave me everything I expected.
  18. zencube
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    As usual, check on a review of WHAT a game actually is, THEN buy it. If you don't, don't complain about something that's not tailored to your pesonal taste or matches your 'excpectations' of what exactly?!

    Scorn is a marvelous art-game, perfectly executed and exactly what it wanted to be! For me, as a H.R. Giger enthusiast, I couldn't get enough of this dark, horrible and fantastic    As usual, check on a review of WHAT a game actually is, THEN buy it. If you don't, don't complain about something that's not tailored to your pesonal taste or matches your 'excpectations' of what exactly?!

    Scorn is a marvelous art-game, perfectly executed and exactly what it wanted to be! For me, as a H.R. Giger enthusiast, I couldn't get enough of this dark, horrible and fantastic world. It's like the world of this artist came to life, an endless picture to walk through and be astonished by all these eerie things I see.

    Allot of gamers are just way too mainstream, with no sense of art in any way. Fifa X, CoD X, Ubisoft X, ShootLootLevel, RunGun No. X all the same, all the time. And then there are Indi-Diamonds like Scorn, yes.

    Don't waste your time if you don't understand those kind of things - nobody's sad about it, play XY No. X forever. Art is not the stuff that's present in your life, but please: Don't rate something you certainly don't understand...    … Expand
  19. Xplocion
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    THE GOOD: An enviable artistic direction, very based on the works of H.R. Gigger (Alien, Prometheus,…) It’s a puzzle and exploration game. It's on Xbox Game Pass and has Play Anywhere start playing on Xbox and continue playing on Windows PC (and vice versa). THE BAD: No tutorials. Dark. The game doesn't bother to tell you what to do. His art direction is very Gigger so if you can't standTHE GOOD: An enviable artistic direction, very based on the works of H.R. Gigger (Alien, Prometheus,…) It’s a puzzle and exploration game. It's on Xbox Game Pass and has Play Anywhere start playing on Xbox and continue playing on Windows PC (and vice versa). THE BAD: No tutorials. Dark. The game doesn't bother to tell you what to do. His art direction is very Gigger so if you can't stand the tentacles, the slime, the blood, visors, guts, maggots, earthworms, snake nests, phallic symbols, stay away. Very short. Enemies are very annoying.… Expand
  20. Big_Worm
    Oct 28, 2022
    4
    This feels more like someones art project than an actual game -- which is shocking it took so long to develop. You don't do much of anything besides solve random puzzles and walk very, very slowly. The art style and atmosphere are superb though. There are almost no controls, no story, and again, it's painfully slow. These are the kinds of "games" that make me feel like my Gamepass is worthThis feels more like someones art project than an actual game -- which is shocking it took so long to develop. You don't do much of anything besides solve random puzzles and walk very, very slowly. The art style and atmosphere are superb though. There are almost no controls, no story, and again, it's painfully slow. These are the kinds of "games" that make me feel like my Gamepass is worth it -- cause I would have been upset if I spent money on this. It's worth a go if you have the Pass. It might be worth it to some who really enjoy the Alien type atmosphere. It's not for people who actually enjoy playing games though. Don't let the people here who judge this just based on its concept along fool you, this is barely an actual game.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. Awanka
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    A compelling puzzle-action game possessing of a singular vision of a bleak and decaying alien world. This is one of the most visually arresting games I've played. The art direction and environmental detail are stunning, and every snapshot looks like an H.R. Geiger painting. My favorite thing about this game is that like Hyperlight Drifter it has no words. I hope this is a trend thatA compelling puzzle-action game possessing of a singular vision of a bleak and decaying alien world. This is one of the most visually arresting games I've played. The art direction and environmental detail are stunning, and every snapshot looks like an H.R. Geiger painting. My favorite thing about this game is that like Hyperlight Drifter it has no words. I hope this is a trend that catches on. What little story there is can only be discerned from the ominous, monolithic, torturous environment.

    Now for the bad. The combat is brutal and unforgiving, and most people will find it bad mechanically. It feels like something from the PS1 era. The save system is also terrible, as the player has no control over it, and instead has to rely on a system of confusing checkpoints. Pro-tip: never reload your game manually or you could end up losing over an hour of progress.
    All of this I'm sure is intentional to provide a intense survival horror experience that matches the incredible visual graphics of the game, and it more or less did work for me. It reminded me of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, being a harrowing journey with cutting edge graphics.

    My favorite thing about the game being that it has no dialogue, also hurts it because nothing is explained. This is bad when it comes to certain goofy unintuitive mechanics like healing or loading your weapon with ammo. I went through an entire act not knowing why my gun wouldn't fire(it has to be loaded first).    … Expand
  23. 1erDAN
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of the most disturbing games you will ever play. It is important for you to know that this is not a FPS. Instead this is a survival game mostly focused on resolving puzzles while trying to escape from a nightmarish alien place. The atmosphear, graphics and sound are INCREDIBLE, you can almost smell that rottish place.
    The plot story is as intriguing as unexplicable. Absolutely    One of the most disturbing games you will ever play. It is important for you to know that this is not a FPS. Instead this is a survival game mostly focused on resolving puzzles while trying to escape from a nightmarish alien place. The atmosphear, graphics and sound are INCREDIBLE, you can almost smell that rottish place.
    The plot story is as intriguing as unexplicable. Absolutely recommend It. My favourite game in 2022    … Expand
  24. Ganimedes78
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    The game is a graphic story in general, with touches of survival horror mixed with puzzles, at times walks predominate to introduce you to the story and its world, and far from being boring, you get into it, its setting, sound and graphics are spectacular, the challenge is moderate, and honestly I have not seen anything negative, I liked it a lot, its visual section is disgustingly beautiful!.
  25. Velgon
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Innovador muy calmado y preciso no para cualquiera revolucionario y muy hardcore violencia y sexo y Matanzas muy elaboradas
  26. NiBbLers
    Oct 23, 2022
    9
    I believe a lot of people thought this game was something different to what they believed they were getting into. If a little research was accomplished, then a better understanding probably would have been met. This is a puzzle game, and I enjoyed it quite a bit! Combat is pretty rough, but the atmosphere and all around vibe of the game is something to be remembered. Don't review bomb aI believe a lot of people thought this game was something different to what they believed they were getting into. If a little research was accomplished, then a better understanding probably would have been met. This is a puzzle game, and I enjoyed it quite a bit! Combat is pretty rough, but the atmosphere and all around vibe of the game is something to be remembered. Don't review bomb a game just because you're ignorant. Do a little research. This is game is grotesquely satisfying!… Expand
  27. USSR90RPG
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Классная отмосфера, художники проделали шикарную работу. Механики минимум но впечатление осталось положительное.… Expand
  28. painfuldiscours
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    Scorn is puzzle games with a splash of survival horror wrapped in a Gigeresque body horror aesthetic and dark ambient soundscape oozing whit atmosphere.

    This is not your typical power fantasy FPS. Combat, while serviceable, feels cumbersome and can be frustrating at times. Of course your not supposed to be Doom Guy or Master Chief of this world, just a random tortured soul trying to    Scorn is puzzle games with a splash of survival horror wrapped in a Gigeresque body horror aesthetic and dark ambient soundscape oozing whit atmosphere.

    This is not your typical power fantasy FPS. Combat, while serviceable, feels cumbersome and can be frustrating at times. Of course your not supposed to be Doom Guy or Master Chief of this world, just a random tortured soul trying to survive in this hellscape. Fortunately there is just a few sections heavier on combat. Progression is mostly tied to solving environmental puzzles. Outside of somewhat clunky shooting mechanics the only other real complaint i have is how Scorn handles save-states: lack of ability to manual save the game, no clear indication of auto-save occurring and small amount of save points overall.

    The main draw of Scorn are the puzzles, its dense atmosphere, brilliant art design which is heavily inspired by works of artists H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński and environmental storytelling whit all the underlining themes that it encapsulates. Typical soundtrack is replaced by a subdued ambient score. Outside of few music cues, in key moments, you may even, at points, dismiss the score as background noise if your not into dark ambient music akin to Lustmord, who was unsurprisingly also involved in this project.

    This is certainly not a title for everyone but puzzle and horror fans should definitely give this game a chance. If your intrigued by the visuals and don't mind trying something different Scorn is worth playing even just to soak up the atmosphere.    … Expand
  29. Mickael0177
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Véritable œuvre d'art ! SCORN vous plonge dans une ambiance visuel et sonore unique ! Rare sont les jeux qui vous font réfléchir, et vous pousse au questionnement ! Et que dire de sa réalisation fantastique, époustouflante, un pur chef-d'œuvre !!
  30. ustunab
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    Such a unique masterpiece!

    As I see that people don't understand this game because devs couldn't introduce game properly. Most of trailers have a combat but actually game doesn't need a combat. Puzzle sequences are boring.
    H.r. giger-ish design style is 10/10.

    It's not for everyone.
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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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