Scorn

 Xbox Series X
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 281 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 173 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 281
  3. Negative: 72 out of 281

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  1. PermBear
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Best of the best game in 2022 year
  2. Lecort85
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Me encantó este juego, ambiente, sonido, diseño todo una experiencia de inmersion total, recomendado
  3. edgyusername
    Dec 21, 2022
    1
    The game is trash. Can’t even believe Xbox fans were hyping this up. Never playing this again, it has no combat.
  4. nosplashsl
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scorn hamstrings itself from the offset and does little to make your life easier as the game progresses. Scorn means trash is ugly and sloowwwwwwzzzzz please Xbox give us some good game… Expand
  5. Nightbreed1984
    Nov 11, 2022
    4
    Graphically, Scorn is up there with the best of them. Sadly graphics don't make the game. Scorn hamstrings itself from the offset and does little to make your life easier as the game progresses.

    Firstly the combat, though I use the word 'combat' loosely. The first gun you get is like a steam powered pneumatic drill. It's also terrible. You have two shots before it needs to reload. However    Graphically, Scorn is up there with the best of them. Sadly graphics don't make the game. Scorn hamstrings itself from the offset and does little to make your life easier as the game progresses.

    Firstly the combat, though I use the word 'combat' loosely. The first gun you get is like a steam powered pneumatic drill. It's also terrible. You have two shots before it needs to reload. However some enemies move quickly, and trying to defend yourself with this awful weapon, leads to many frustrating deaths. This does not improve with the next weapon you get.....nor the ammo required for it. Finding the ammo is far too infrequent and just results in you blindingly running from enemies because you have no ammo to fight back. The healing process is also awkward and just makes combat even more annoying than it already is. You have some weird sort of spider that you plug into a machine. This in turn then drains the machine of blood and fills up small sacs on the spider. You then pinch one into your arm to heal one bar. But you have to hold the button and when you're hit, it resets the action. Just a pain.

    Then come the puzzles. The first one is so obtuse and unnecessarily difficult, that it would come as no surprise if you decide to abandon the game right there. It is a puzzle that is two clever for its own good. But the worst culprit is the checkpoint system. It is an absolute joke. You can be set back nearly an hour because of a clumsy death and the lack of constant checkpoints. It's frustrating because Scorn has the elements in place to make a fantastic game.....it just doesn't have know how to utilise them.    … Expand
  6. FreshNO9
    Oct 18, 2022
    3
    The game has an incredibly cool visual style.But everything about the gameplay is just terrible. Unfortunately, we have the same type of puzzles and a simply terrible system of fighting enemies.What you really want to say thank you for is the Ukrainian language in the game. I was really looking forward to this game and was sadly disappointed. But if you have a desire, you can try and formThe game has an incredibly cool visual style.But everything about the gameplay is just terrible. Unfortunately, we have the same type of puzzles and a simply terrible system of fighting enemies.What you really want to say thank you for is the Ukrainian language in the game. I was really looking forward to this game and was sadly disappointed. But if you have a desire, you can try and form your own impression because the locations created by the developers for this game are simply incredible.… Expand
  7. DoctorZid
    Oct 24, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. В голове не укладывается такая высокая оценка данной "игре". Огромное разочарование.
    Не то что бы я ждал scorn, но интерес у меня был. Как же его, блять, растоптали.
    Для начала о хорошем: визуал. Все видели, все сказали, игра выглядит сногсшибательно. Первые минут 20 ты оторваться от созерцания не можешь. Жаль, что после этого игра продолжается.
    Все интерактивные объекты попервой нужно искать банальным тыканьем в углы, так как они никак не выделяются на фоне остальной разбросанной по уровню параши. Но вот вы разобрались что можно нажимать, даже решили первую головоломку и перешли в новую комнату. И тут начинается самое веселое. Ты начинаешь понимать, что все локации (кроме финальной) выглядят идентично и отличаются лишь тем, висят ли по коридорам кишки из жополицых монстров. Тут же вы получаете своё первое оружие - непонятный дилдо-пылесос с дистанцией атаки 2 см, объемом магазина 2 выстрела и перезарядкой 2 минуты. И вот этой машиной смерти вам нужно будет орудовать вплоть до половины игры. Матюков не хватит, чтобы описать, как же неудобна эта хуйня. Пистолет и дробовик немного спасают ситуацию, но чтобы их перезарядить или сменить друг на друга, также потребуется стальная выдержка. А сами враги - ну это пиздец какой-то. Просто какие-то анусы на ножках, которые с автонаводкой плюют в вас шмегмой. В итоге, цикл битвы с ними выглядит так: вы делаете выстрел, убегаете как можно дальше от врага (параллельно молитесь, чтобы автонаводка не сработала), перезаряжаетесь, подбегаете, делаете выстрел и по новой.
    И вот так до конца игры: вы ходите по однообразным, заебавшим вас локациям, "сражаетесь" с заебавшими вас глистами, решаете заебывающие "головоломки" (коих на игру три штуки).
    Забыл написать про сюжет (ну собственно как и разработчики). При прохождении, хуй вы что поймете. Ни диалогов, ни записок, ни "environmental storytelling". Вспомнить Journey, там тоже никто тебе ничего не говорит, но ты все равно понимаешь основные вещи, необходимые для удержания внимания. В scorn же, особый подход к истории. Чтобы её узнать будьте добры купить deluxe версию, где будет артбук на 200 страниц и вот в нем то все расписано.    … Expand
  8. TedowSKY
    Oct 19, 2022
    2
    This game was something that turned out nothing as I expected from the trailers that I watched over the past two years. I played this game for about 2 hours, before uninstalling it. I became very frustrated that if I was to continue that I would have to look up the solution to continue the game. I tried and I threw in the towel and threw out the game. It was a huge disappointment.
  9. kennygratts
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst gane played for a long time. The puzzles are obtuse to the point where you just end up clicking randomly in the hope that will somehow get lucky. All for games making you work, but that only works if it actually possible to work the answer out which in Scorn you just cant as the puzzles just ain't logical. Avoid as really not worth the frustration… Expand
  10. Legos21
    Nov 10, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una porquería nunca xbox puede hacer un juego bueno lo único bueno fue halo de la xbox de la.primera generación y reach es una basura tiene mejores juegos la switch y Playstation… Expand
  11. posoba
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    El peor juego de la historia mira que soy muy fan de xbox pero hay que ser sinceros
  12. Excelsonfire
    Nov 13, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ewwwww Wakala Scorn means trash is ugly and sloowwwwwwzzzzz please Xbox give us some good game… Expand
  13. GreenhouseSlk
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Garbage trash trash trash trash trash
  14. cleberton
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very boring.. No many enemies and no real challenge.. I would say the graphics are nice but rather than that nothing is good. I honestly say that I had high hopes this game would be nice.… Expand
  15. MolarRaquetas
    Dec 16, 2022
    4
    We can save only the graphics and atmosphere. Excellent on that. Unique!! The rest is just a chain of boring and uninspired puzzles. Without the great graphics, this game should not have more than a 1.
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. funyunknight
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    The art direction really makes the game. If you like H.R. Giger stuff definitely check it out.
  19. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    Achei um jogo totalmente sem noção Puzzles difíceis Fiz para pegar os 1000G mas foi na base do ódio.
  20. Gutsukyo
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Scorn is one of those games that rarely see, but you always wish for. Beautiful, environments with twisted freaks to feast your eyes upon. It's a game that you wish would never end, and allow you to continuously explore more of the world to see what other freakish inhabitants can be seen. But sadly, the game was a but too short, and ended too early. A beautiful game, and experience nevertheless.
  21. 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
  22. BalkanYugo
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    This is definitely a niche game but, a beautiful and atmospheric one at that. I cannot stress how eerie this world is. Kudos to the devs for creating what feels like an old school 90s PC game - wherein it doesn't hold your hand at all and the objectives and missions unravel at a much slower pace.

    Some of the puzzles are very hard and then others are a little more straight forward. So    This is definitely a niche game but, a beautiful and atmospheric one at that. I cannot stress how eerie this world is. Kudos to the devs for creating what feels like an old school 90s PC game - wherein it doesn't hold your hand at all and the objectives and missions unravel at a much slower pace.

    Some of the puzzles are very hard and then others are a little more straight forward. So your mileage may vary in terms of how challenging you find this game.    … Expand
  23. 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!
  24. Gemesi92
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    ahaha really someone think that just the graphic can make a good game? This is not a game, is a demo, is a bad portion of what is a game.
  25. awarewolf333
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    I’m not a huge fan of puzzle games but this one keeps me interested with its dark mysterious world. I think this game really nailed it with the survival parts it feels like I’m always down to my last bar after every act and low on ammo. The way the world moves and how the puzzles and reloading your weapons look are amazing to me. Using guides will help you enjoy this game more if you getI’m not a huge fan of puzzle games but this one keeps me interested with its dark mysterious world. I think this game really nailed it with the survival parts it feels like I’m always down to my last bar after every act and low on ammo. The way the world moves and how the puzzles and reloading your weapons look are amazing to me. Using guides will help you enjoy this game more if you get stuck.… Expand
  26. demestros
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    I would love to love this game, but the true horror is the close combat system and the set back points. PLEASE adjust the combat system dear developers
  27. MrChronos
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    "Scorn" is a visually excellent game, but very lacking in substance. It consists of a few simple macro-puzzles interspersed with deserted corridors, and not much else.
    After the initial awe of its stunning environments during the first hour, boredom sets in. There's nothing to keep one's interest alive, and the infrequent puzzles make the progression sluggish and eliminate the desire for    "Scorn" is a visually excellent game, but very lacking in substance. It consists of a few simple macro-puzzles interspersed with deserted corridors, and not much else.
    After the initial awe of its stunning environments during the first hour, boredom sets in. There's nothing to keep one's interest alive, and the infrequent puzzles make the progression sluggish and eliminate the desire for exploration.
    As for everything else, there's little to nothing. Leaving aside the terrible gunplay (which is expected), the game sluggishly drags itself towards an, at least, interesting ending. Getting there, however, was a battle against sleepiness.    … Expand
  28. Yocf
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Me encanto el juego, no te ayuda en nada para resolver el misterio, es prácticamente como si uno mismo aparece en ese lugar sin tener la menor idea de nada y tiene que empezar a indagar todo y por fallo y error aprender a usar las herramientas. No está echo para personas que están acostumbrados a los juegos de hoy en día que te explican todo con tutoriales.
  29. Dominiquenique
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego de puzzles con una estética impecable, H. R. Giger 100%

    El arte luce espectacularmente, así como la ambientación. Es un juego para disfrutar lentamente a cada paso que das.
  30. blaqkmagick
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    I really enjoyed Scorn and would recommend playing through it. The game is visually stunning; the setting and unique art style of really bring the alien world to life. Every single gory detail and animation is a pleasure to experience. The gameplay is pretty standard fare but the whole game is a wonderful experience.
  31. goodgriff33
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  32. DavidCSR
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Magnífico! No apto para quienes buscan juegos con hub, visuales y guía durante el desarrollo. Es sublime, la historia intrigante, visualmente es grandilocuente y digno de la generación actual, la música y efectos de sonido impresionantes. Es totalmente envolvente y altamente recomendado. Una joya en Xbox.
  33. AmazeHobbes
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    While there is an overarching objective and story to Scorn, you’re never told the point of your journey. Much like not knowing how to progress right away, the story is one that is best figured out by analyzing the environment around you. Some clues like giant murals lend you an idea of what may have happened to others in the world of Scorn but you’re never given any confirmation. While IWhile there is an overarching objective and story to Scorn, you’re never told the point of your journey. Much like not knowing how to progress right away, the story is one that is best figured out by analyzing the environment around you. Some clues like giant murals lend you an idea of what may have happened to others in the world of Scorn but you’re never given any confirmation. While I can guarantee that no one is going to be talking about the story of Scorn they will be talking about what it does best. It masters the feeling of being alone and lost but keeps you intrigued as you never know what will be around the next corner. The desire to find answers to the puzzles and the mystery of Scorn is a powerful driving force. For some, the lack of purpose from both the environment and the story can make it difficult to get into Scorn but I recommend playing until you’ve solved your first puzzle as the nature of the game will begin to make sense. Enter a room, identify what you can interact with, and try not to be too repulsed in the process.

    The puzzles were very satisfying and if you’re looking for a game that doesn’t hold your hand then I cannot recommend Scorn enough. In an age of gaming where some experiences can have too much information and be cluttered with menus, Scorn is a perfect example of less is more. Let the player figure out what to do next but give them just enough information that they’re not completely lost, just mostly lost. We’ve seen other games like Tunic make use of limited information and I would personally love to see other titles adopt a similar philosophy.

    If it wasn’t obvious, I highly recommend checking out Scorn if you’re a fan of survival horror or puzzles and want something that doesn’t overstay its welcome.    … Expand
  34. Poikito
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    El juego es algo confuso y eso me gusta. Ya que se acerca mucho a la realidad. De despertar en un lugar y no saber que pasa. El juego no te da información de nada. Pero el trasfondo es poderoso.
  35. N1CKPROGAMER
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Capolavoro assoluto, miglior gioco degli ultimi 20 anni. Consigliato ai fan di Alien e a chi sa giocare. Non consigliato ai nabbi e agli imbecilli (90% dei giocatori)
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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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