The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

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  1. Bernardokoetz
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    The Medium é incrível! Traz novas mecânicas e uma história original.
    A Bloober conseguiu buscar aquele mesmo sentimento que tinhamos nos Resident Evil e Silent Hill clássicos.
    Ambientação e trilha sonora sensacionais!
    Título obrigatório para amantes de survival horror.
  2. Luxorum
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Awesome game with great visuals. Optimization is a little poor, but at all its almost okay. HDR is especially stunning.
  3. Hesmin
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Great story, interesting environments. Lıved every minute of it. An absolute gem.
  4. Willmar
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Sorpresa para mi este juego del cual no esperaba gran cosa, más fijando la mirada en los análistas que lo consideran un juego del montón , super recomendable.
  5. Comisuamae
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    eu daria 10 se não fosse o xcloud tendo problemas com controle, mas o jogo em si está maravilhoso (GT: Kainan15709)
  6. Goosetave
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    A great horror game with an impressive storytelling and a unique and original staging.
    A great job graphically and narratively. There are few on the market with such a good level.
  7. Hovis992tza
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Very much Enjoyed my experience with the medium it gave me a blast of nostalgia with some silent Hill vibes it’s not without floors but nothing a patch couldn’t fix I think a solid attempt to this sort of thing
  8. Realness_g
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    NO, no es un Silent Hill, pero es un buen juego de terror tirando para aventura gráfica. El apartado técnico es genial y detallado, muy pulidos los escenarios, solo en la parte de los personajes se nota que les falta mejoras. La música es un gran punto positivo.

    No es un juego con un gran presupuesto e igualmente es un gran juego, una aventura de terror con exploración y la dualidad de    NO, no es un Silent Hill, pero es un buen juego de terror tirando para aventura gráfica. El apartado técnico es genial y detallado, muy pulidos los escenarios, solo en la parte de los personajes se nota que les falta mejoras. La música es un gran punto positivo.

    No es un juego con un gran presupuesto e igualmente es un gran juego, una aventura de terror con exploración y la dualidad de mundos, que da mucho juego.

    Sin duda es un buen juego y muy recomendable, además, incluido en el GamePass.    … Expand
  9. morpheusxp
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    A truly beautiful game. From the atmospheric visuals to the haunting soundtrack everything about this game was done with heart. Bloober is known as a great studio for their genre titles and has done a great job with The Medium.
  10. Synystercraig
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Throwback to the old school horror games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, the only downside to this game is dated character models but besides that the game is geourgus
  11. Carlock
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    This game is hilarious. It’s a homage of the classic type of survival horror, but it’s kind more of a psychological thriller. This game is definitively *not* for all the players but the atmosphere, the picture, the soundtrack and even though the gameplay, it’s way too cool. I would give a solid 85-88 overall.
  12. 52HW
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Awesome game, love the story and the beautiful sound design. Definitely a must play for horror lovers, also no issues on my Xbox series S.
  13. srinu634
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    The Medium is a definite 9 if not a 10.
    The Medium does an amazing job at narration and story telling. The story feels intriguing till the end and slowly unravels itself as you progress through the game. The sound is great and is quite immersive. The artwork is great but more subdued unlike bloober's Observer System Redux where the artwork is direct in terms of visuals.
    The Medium    The Medium is a definite 9 if not a 10.
    The Medium does an amazing job at narration and story telling. The story feels intriguing till the end and slowly unravels itself as you progress through the game. The sound is great and is quite immersive. The artwork is great but more subdued unlike bloober's Observer System Redux where the artwork is direct in terms of visuals.
    The Medium handles the dual screen quite well and I was a bit skeptical about it but pleasantly surprised that they handled it well.

    As for the cons: 30 fps, in between screen glitches take a point away.

    However, if you like narration based games, this one is a must play.    … Expand
  14. Sacapof
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Narration, musique, DA au top, l'écran splité apporte une touche d'originalité, seul bémol, le personnage un peu rigide
  15. Manu012
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    El juego me pareció bastante bueno, el apartado gráfico también pero la cámara no me gusta mucho, ese estilo residente evil antiguo no me convence pero aparte de eso lo disfruté bastante
  16. SanatKumara
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lo jugue en la series S, que juego mas bueno exelente historia buena ambientación, se pasa el rato super rapido, el juego me duro como 8 horas aprox… Expand
  17. ShortKid999
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    The game plays great and kept me interested though out the game. Don’t let the negative comments get to you they’re probably some trolls that don’t want to see this games success.
  18. Raulvlez
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    The game is almost perfect. The narrative is amazing. I had some small ongoing problems, but nothing very important. A very nice different game, all people must try the game, is AMAZING
  19. SunPixel
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Фантастическая игра с хорошей графикой интригующим сюжетом и к сожалению не самыми сложными головоломками (но достаточно занимательными). Главный минус это закрепленная позиция камеры в (хрен пойми где) не удобно!!! (лучше бы сделали как в ведьмаке). Управление легкое и понятное, однако не все клавиши были удобны мне. Игра на 20-30% состоит из хорошо проработанных синематиков, чтоФантастическая игра с хорошей графикой интригующим сюжетом и к сожалению не самыми сложными головоломками (но достаточно занимательными). Главный минус это закрепленная позиция камеры в (хрен пойми где) не удобно!!! (лучше бы сделали как в ведьмаке). Управление легкое и понятное, однако не все клавиши были удобны мне. Игра на 20-30% состоит из хорошо проработанных синематиков, что разбавляют геймплей хорошими сюжетными вставками. Еще один минус это то что игра заставляет тебя либо слушать диалог об объекте на который ты смотришь либо забить на него и продолжить свой путь. Но в общем вставки хорошие и озвученные что не менее важно. Русского нет, но английский среднего уровня, так что большинству понравится и прохождение будет интересным даже на английском.… Expand
  20. feelgames
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    A imersão que The Medium me proporcionou, eu não sentia desde Silent Hill 1, é clara as referências para o embasamento do game, você pode não ter gostado do jogo, ou talvez ele não seja seu estilo de jogo, mas nada justifica uma nota menor do que 80, NADA, isso é simplesmente vergonhoso, o jogo não é perfeito, mas ele tem mais méritos do que deméritos. As expressões faciais poderiam serA imersão que The Medium me proporcionou, eu não sentia desde Silent Hill 1, é clara as referências para o embasamento do game, você pode não ter gostado do jogo, ou talvez ele não seja seu estilo de jogo, mas nada justifica uma nota menor do que 80, NADA, isso é simplesmente vergonhoso, o jogo não é perfeito, mas ele tem mais méritos do que deméritos. As expressões faciais poderiam ser melhores, mas em todo resto ele cumpriu a proposta ao qual foi planejada, enfim, joguem, vocês terão uma ótima experiência.… Expand
  21. BinasPT
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meus amigo que jogo manos que jogo jogabilidade que lembra muito resident evil ambientação silent hill
    Só não dai 10 porque a historia é curto serca de 10 horas, final pobre ande morre a rapariga mas que historia foda.    … Expand
  22. GarnKrippe
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    The best story the horror genre has produced in years! This game earns a big recommandation for all fans of psychological horror, just don't expect to shoot over hords of zombies. If you like a dense atmosphere, solid puzzles and an impressive sound design, this game is for you. The cut scenes and graphics are actually pretty impressive for a game that did not have a budget of 100 millionThe best story the horror genre has produced in years! This game earns a big recommandation for all fans of psychological horror, just don't expect to shoot over hords of zombies. If you like a dense atmosphere, solid puzzles and an impressive sound design, this game is for you. The cut scenes and graphics are actually pretty impressive for a game that did not have a budget of 100 million dollars. Thanks for that game Team Bloober, I won't forget it anytime soon.… Expand
  23. Timaa
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    It's a good game. I love it! Maybe this is not the best game and graphics isn't incredible, but there is really interesting story
  24. Bornak
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Historia buena, ambientación espectacular y música de li mejor. Algo corto para el 10
  25. ashutoshnegi040
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    quite good for 70$ of price. i loved the atmosphere and narrative story was average good
  26. Dave1t3
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Really good if not short game, only nit pick is I’m not a fan of the fixed camera and there’s the odd resolution drop that’s noticeable but still brilliant nonetheless.
  27. Daizerdaizer
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a totally new concept! Love how the game alternates between two words and sometimes you play both at the same time.

    Story line is a bit slow but still interesting. However it isn't the best part about the game.

    I recommend playing this game because it's simply fun and interesting. Not scary at all so don't set your expectations to something similar to Outlast!

    Dialog isn't the best specially when you get killed by the big moth monster or when he simply appears :)

    I hope there will be a longer part 2 soon

    All in l I really like the game    … Expand
  28. tropik79
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Im surprised but it is fairly great game, I thought that will be medicore. Yeah its linear and gameplay is not complicated but atmosphere, music and world design is outstanding. Definitely worth playing, give it chance and try it!
  29. Noonetried
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    This game is not for everyone, but if you like classic adventure games you are gonna love this. Narrative is great. Pace of game is not rushing (it is an adventure game, not call of duty). Interesting mechanics. Puzzles are good enough to keep you thinking a little and you won't stuck on one for hours. One of the best games that gamepass can provide right now. Optimization could beThis game is not for everyone, but if you like classic adventure games you are gonna love this. Narrative is great. Pace of game is not rushing (it is an adventure game, not call of duty). Interesting mechanics. Puzzles are good enough to keep you thinking a little and you won't stuck on one for hours. One of the best games that gamepass can provide right now. Optimization could be better(maybe it will) but it not that bad so you won't lose immersion.… Expand
  30. TheFatBear
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, the story is really good, graphics are good, and music and sound are really impressive.
    It has some issues with optimization and some very weird character animations at times, but overall, it doesn't diminish the great experience of playing an "old school horror" type of game with new graphics and technology.
    Its free (included) with game pass subscription so it’s a huge plus.
  31. pablonunez
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    the medium its fun, good experience and awesome audio design. but a little short
  32. Cuborg
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Old style ma fresco più che mai. Meccaniche innovative e... Si, l'unico difetto è che la medium protagonista non imbraccia un'arma in tutto il gioco e si limita a fare la medium. Che gran peccato non poter mirare alla testa a zombie anche in questo gioco. È richiesto invece di usare il cervello per togliersi d'impiccio in più occasioni e godersi la la storia, pensa che palle. Su Serie XOld style ma fresco più che mai. Meccaniche innovative e... Si, l'unico difetto è che la medium protagonista non imbraccia un'arma in tutto il gioco e si limita a fare la medium. Che gran peccato non poter mirare alla testa a zombie anche in questo gioco. È richiesto invece di usare il cervello per togliersi d'impiccio in più occasioni e godersi la la storia, pensa che palle. Su Serie X nessun problema, scorre che è un piacere. Peccato che finisce.… Expand
  33. Frank-byert
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    *todo a base de que e echo por un estudio pequeño *

    -graficos , ambientación y audio , geniales.
    -historia cumplidora - cojea en gameplay
  34. Uxiosax73
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    The medium es un juego que te atrapa por su historia, sus puzzles y la intriga que te provoca. En game pass de día 1.
  35. Jonarmado27
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    El juego es bastante bueno lo malo es su poca duración y que está mal optimizado
  36. xRHSM
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Não é o tipo de jogo que me agrada, mesmo assim conseguiu me prender. Gostei batente. Gráficos incríveis, com uma história intrigante que desperta curiosidade. Vale a pena dar uma chance.
  37. CunningPig
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    The game is beautiful and plays smoothly. They really nailed the look and feel of both the spirit and the material worlds. Although there isn't much in the way of complex gameplay, the atmosphere and simple puzzles were good enough to keep me engaged throughout.

    The camera and character movement were perfect to make every shot seem handcrafted and tailored to provide the right feel    The game is beautiful and plays smoothly. They really nailed the look and feel of both the spirit and the material worlds. Although there isn't much in the way of complex gameplay, the atmosphere and simple puzzles were good enough to keep me engaged throughout.

    The camera and character movement were perfect to make every shot seem handcrafted and tailored to provide the right feel for every scene. Sometimes 3rd person games can have a terrible camera, but not so here.

    The story was confusing at times. There are a lot of characters with complex interwoven stories that are pieced together by exploring the world and finding notes and memories. The depth of the story is up to the player to discover. That doesn't work if the world isn't interesting enough to want to keep exploring and learning more about it. For me it was just right.

    If you're looking for non stop action, this aint it. But if you want to explore a beautiful, sad world to uncover an engaging story, The Medium is well worth your time.    … Expand
  38. ExosiaGaming
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Excellent horror game by its story. They approach a daring subject and bring it very well. A technical success thanks to its very demanding split screen and which really brings a plus to this Medium universe. The game is graphically very impressive and offers a really engaging atmosphere! It is frustrating not to have fights with some bad spirits but I guess it would have been off budget,Excellent horror game by its story. They approach a daring subject and bring it very well. A technical success thanks to its very demanding split screen and which really brings a plus to this Medium universe. The game is graphically very impressive and offers a really engaging atmosphere! It is frustrating not to have fights with some bad spirits but I guess it would have been off budget, because yes, let's remember that this is a € 7M indie game and with that budget they made a game very interesting.
    Some graphical bugs to fix and an excellent game life of 12-13h. I hope for a sequel, given the post credits scene.    … Expand
  39. Torkkemada
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Most obviously, the characters lacked more natural movement, in the same way the type of scenario in which it is handled and when playing it does not leave you time to relate the difference much, since it immerses you in looking for and doing the puzzle, which are simple (at least if you look well you do them easily), but coming from a game that wanted to comply with the aesthetics of theMost obviously, the characters lacked more natural movement, in the same way the type of scenario in which it is handled and when playing it does not leave you time to relate the difference much, since it immerses you in looking for and doing the puzzle, which are simple (at least if you look well you do them easily), but coming from a game that wanted to comply with the aesthetics of the horror and suspense games of yesteryear is not bad at all ... The other is also that the studio had a short budget, it is not a AAA, many people forget that, in series S it looks great ... For a game from the creators of Observer and Blair Witch it is quite ahead in terms of what they are already capable of doing, the study promises, if they get good support to the study, much better games could come ... The truth is that if or if I had to go out for this next-gen, that did not run at all old consoles ...
    We must remember that there are studies that make games with the old 8-bit aesthetic, and those are never criticized because they are focused on that type of game, this game fulfills the type of genre of an Alone in The Dark ... Those who have played that saga will realize it, since the scenarios are graphically well constituted but the aesthetics of the characters are different ... Only here they add the double scenario, which is tremendously understandable given the engine that must move there , It is ingenious and innovative in that type of gameplay, it loses you in both scenarios and you cannot stop looking at one when you want to see what happens in the other ... It is immersive and the story a bit predictable due to the context of the character but It is still mysterious and attractive ... It is well done, with the low point of the natural movement of the characters that it lacked, but in this type of genre it is passable because of the way it develops and the setting is closed line to the typical as it should be of the genre ... It has already given me some scares so if I can say that it has its horrific and mysterious aspect and it fulfills it as it was sold.    … Expand
  40. jfmejiaxpe
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Este juego hay que juzgarlo por lo que es, un AA narrativo con toques de terror, gráficamente cumple pero las animaciones del personaje dejan mucho que desear pero se entiende por el limitado presupuesto y porque mayormente este estudio hace juegos en primera persona. Recomendado si te gustan los juegos narrativos.

    This game must be judged for what it is, a narrative AA with touches of    Este juego hay que juzgarlo por lo que es, un AA narrativo con toques de terror, gráficamente cumple pero las animaciones del personaje dejan mucho que desear pero se entiende por el limitado presupuesto y porque mayormente este estudio hace juegos en primera persona. Recomendado si te gustan los juegos narrativos.

    This game must be judged for what it is, a narrative AA with touches of terror, graphically compliant but the character's animations leave much to be desired but it is understood by the limited budget and because mostly this studio makes first-person games. Recommended if you like narrative games.    … Expand
  41. bcAssBreaker
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Un grandioso regreso para bloober, hay muchos apartados que mencionar
    1 Graficos muy buenos, aun que el modelado de la personaje principal no este al mismo nivel del escenario es totalmente bello, tanto como el bosque hasta la ciudad y los interiores.
    2 Mecanicas buenas, me hizo recordar a los antiguos juegos de silent hill 3 Soundtrack totalmente exquisito. 4 Gamepass- aunque no sea    Un grandioso regreso para bloober, hay muchos apartados que mencionar
    1 Graficos muy buenos, aun que el modelado de la personaje principal no este al mismo nivel del escenario es totalmente bello, tanto como el bosque hasta la ciudad y los interiores.
    2 Mecanicas buenas, me hizo recordar a los antiguos juegos de silent hill
    3 Soundtrack totalmente exquisito.
    4 Gamepass- aunque no sea algo que le añada puntuaje le añade valor al juego, que me ha salido a 1 euro.
    Totalmente recomendado    … Expand
  42. TheDoSho
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    This game is not for everyone but I feel this was made for me. Great psychological thriller feel to the game. Only reason this is not a 10 is that the game mechanics can get a little repetitive. I need more games like this in my life a game that makes you realy think about the story being told and not relying on jump scares.
  43. Smebroski
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Gioco stupendo che mi ha lasciato un’esperienza unica. Dinamiche di gioco nuove e divertenti. Ottima regia e direzione artistica!
  44. Somar84
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Un juego muy interesante. Los escenarios muy bien logrados, la jugabilidad creativa y una historia atrapante. No es un juego de acción en el sentido de ir matando enemigos, es más bien terror psicológico. Merece la pena probarlo sin lugar a dudas.
  45. Testament
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a different game from the conventional, it is visually pleasing and it is the best that the green team has had. The best of the game are the aspects of particles and details when playing, the reflection of the lights handles them quite well and gives a quite colorful appearance.… Expand
  46. BlackGhost19200
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Buen Juego, No era lo que esperaba ya que Microsoft lo presentaba como la gran cosa...
    Pero ahora que sé que es un juego AA estoy satisfecho, en tanto a gráficos no sorprende mucho pero está bien, miedo más o menos, pero en cuanto a puzzles y historia se la rifaron
  47. leopo
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Viendo que ya ha empezado el lamentable review bombing de este juego por salir en la plataforma que ha salido, me he visto obligado a registrarme y denunciar lo que está ocurriendo. Haced click sin miedo en todos los que dan un 0. Curiosamente votan 0 a todo lo de Xbox y votan con 10 a todo lo de Sony ¿Creéis que esa gente ha probado el juego? Es puro odio. Algunos hasta hacen publicidadViendo que ya ha empezado el lamentable review bombing de este juego por salir en la plataforma que ha salido, me he visto obligado a registrarme y denunciar lo que está ocurriendo. Haced click sin miedo en todos los que dan un 0. Curiosamente votan 0 a todo lo de Xbox y votan con 10 a todo lo de Sony ¿Creéis que esa gente ha probado el juego? Es puro odio. Algunos hasta hacen publicidad de God Of War en su review, ridículo.

    Sobre el juego, pues el tiempo lo pondrá en su lugar y dentro de algunos años se hablará de él como "Joya oculta". The Medium hace una apuesta muy arriesgada trayéndonos una historia de terror con unas mecánicas muy originales. Te mantiene en tensión las 10 horas que dura el juego. Nos aporta algo fresco en un mercado saturado de juegos clónicos y genéricos, solo por esta original apuesta ya se merece todo el reconocimiento. Para colmo el producto ha salido redondo. Si buscas reventar zombies con un lanzacohetes, The Medium no es tu juego. Pero si perteneces a un grupo de videojugador maduro que disfruta de historias paranormales trabajadas, sin duda debes jugar a The Medium    … Expand
  48. DanBlackWaltz
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Gostei muito da proposta de jogar em 2 universos, sendo ambos renderizado em tempo real, trilha sonora e efeitos sonoros digno de um sucessor espiritual de silent hill alone the dark, nostalgico e moderno ao mesmo tempo!
  49. edsalerno
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego evidentemente no es para todos, pero lo más destacable es la historia y la banda sonora, muy buen trabajo
  50. Ktrizolio
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    EN-US Review:

    An extremely nostalgic experience that seeks in the best horror classics their essence. With an engaging and dense story, accompanied by several gameplay mechanics, the game holds you in an incredible way. PT-BT Review: Uma experiência extremamente nostálgica que busca nos melhores clássicos do terror, sua mais pura essência. Com uma história envolvente e densa,    EN-US Review:

    An extremely nostalgic experience that seeks in the best horror classics their essence. With an engaging and dense story, accompanied by several gameplay mechanics, the game holds you in an incredible way.

    PT-BT Review:

    Uma experiência extremamente nostálgica que busca nos melhores clássicos do terror, sua mais pura essência. Com uma história envolvente e densa, acompanhada de diversas mecânicas, o jogo te prende de uma forma incrível.    … Expand
  51. javiergimenez4
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    First of all, let me say that I am NOT bumping the score trying to increase it, this is honestly my opinion.
    Second of all... Really? of all the games to trash, THIS IS THE ONE????
    This game is honestly one of the best history driven games I have played. Even though it technically isn't a walking simulator, it could totally work like that, and the roots of the studio clearly come from    First of all, let me say that I am NOT bumping the score trying to increase it, this is honestly my opinion.
    Second of all... Really? of all the games to trash, THIS IS THE ONE????
    This game is honestly one of the best history driven games I have played. Even though it technically isn't a walking simulator, it could totally work like that, and the roots of the studio clearly come from that place. I find that it has plenty of good ideas for the puzzles, even if they aren't hard they don't need to, because it isn't the focus of the game. making the puzzles hard would have only destroyed the pacing of the game, which is the last thing they wanted. The forte of this game resides not on the horror aspects, but instead on the analysis of the environment and it's story to try to understand everything that is going on inside. I have to recommend it with all my heart, as it has become my first surprise of the year, of a game that I expected to like and move on, that's not what I got. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  52. ImmAaronn
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Game runs great even on series s. It's unique a unique and interesting experience. I'm not usually one for fixed camera games but the medium does it very well. The dual reality is an impressive design, a great accomplishment from a small studio.
  53. HickMazz90
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Nice 90's horror game feeling, the duality of physical and spiritual worlds gives a different perspective to the gameplay. We definitely need a dlc.
  54. Kapewu
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    The game is a little piece of art. It starts a bit boring, you have to get used to the camera and controls. Then, with each passing minute, the game draws the player more and more. It is a story about demons lurking around us and just waiting to be released. What I likes the moat me is the story that is told in a cinematic way. I didn't give 10 points due to the small drops inThe game is a little piece of art. It starts a bit boring, you have to get used to the camera and controls. Then, with each passing minute, the game draws the player more and more. It is a story about demons lurking around us and just waiting to be released. What I likes the moat me is the story that is told in a cinematic way. I didn't give 10 points due to the small drops in performance (literaly just for a moment) and for relatively easy defeating opponents or leading the player directly by the hand. I missed the reward effect. I recommend the game to anyone who doesn't necessarily have to run with a shovel for zombies. PS. A big plus for Beksiński's paintings and the music.. It contains plenty of symbols & shows some Polish history.… Expand
  55. SalviSk4
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    The Medium has a great story that forces you to keep playing to keep unraveling its plot. It has no innovative mechanics, but it underpins the basis of its riddles in the duality of worlds, with a great technical display. Play in series x and the reendering and loading of both worlds was instantaneous. It was a good trip that I enjoyed from start to finish.
  56. ReverseZoom
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Just finish the game and I love it is very easy but that's not necessarily a bad thing I really love the esthetic of the game and it runs really great on Series X love the end of the game the last cinematic is exciting

    It's a really good game to relax and enjoy the environmental around it
  57. Hernandez140140
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente juego, te deja enganchado en la historia, mi recomendación para todos los jugadores es qué le den una oportunidad a este videojuego y puedan dar una opinión personal y no se dejen llevar por lo que digan los demás ;)… Expand
  58. Joaquini
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Es muy bien juego tan sólo en xbox one se ve de lo mejor en la next gen se ve super y más con el ray tracing que se ven unos detalles geniales y ni hablar de la jugabilidad que es muy buena y la trama es de lo mejor
  59. AidanEStranger
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Thrilling horror game with old school inspiration. Stunning graphics and environments, easily Blooper teams best project. Amazing story and a Awesome addition to Xbox gamepass
  60. AlexCarbone
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego AA de terror con una historia inmersiva, buenos gráficos, dualidad de mundo oscuro y mundo real, cámara clásica a los primero resident Evil. La música es brutal, se recomienda usar unos buenos auriculares.
    Se acaba en unas 8 horas, que ya es más de lo que dura un resident Evil.    … Expand
  61. Fakefish
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Feels like an old school point and click game, but with amazing graphics and sound, all you could ever ask in a AA title
  62. Evilvega
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego fantástico de principio a fin. Una carta de amor a otros grandes como Silent Hill, Max Payne, Alan Wake, Heavy Rain... Una atmósfera cargante y sobrecogedora, una banda sonora melancólica y agonizante, un apartado gráfico brillante y un guión y giros que no hacen que te despegues de la consola, ha d de este the medium una pequeña obra maestra que viendo cómo ha salido, con un equipo pequeño y un presupuesto comedido, te hace reflexionar lo que serían capaces de crear con un equipo grande y un presupuesto triple A. Con ganas de más magia por parte de Blobber Team.… Expand
  63. Hermannemesis
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente producto.. la historia va de buena a enviciante ... Lo comencé a jugar y la primera hora no me enganche tanto... Pero en la medida que la historia avanza tienes esa sensación de querer jugar más y más ... Gráficamente no es perfecto tiene detalles como texturas que tardan en cargar o algunos errores en la parte final del juego que cargan tarde o aparecen errores en menores que pueden ser solucionados en una actualización... Pero en general todo está muy bueno ... Si tienes más de 30 años te traerá una agradable nostalgia… Expand
  64. Sweetonn
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Un jeu très bon. La musique et l'ambiance sont vraiment très bonnes.
    L'ambiance est vraiment particulière et cette idée de 2 mondes superposés en simultané est une bonne trouvaille.
    Il y a un vrai boulot sur la direction artistique. Ca reste un jeu de niche mais aimant ce style, je trouve le jeu vraiment bon et j'ai prit beaucoup de plaisir à y jouer et suivre cette histoire vraiment    Un jeu très bon. La musique et l'ambiance sont vraiment très bonnes.
    L'ambiance est vraiment particulière et cette idée de 2 mondes superposés en simultané est une bonne trouvaille.
    Il y a un vrai boulot sur la direction artistique.
    Ca reste un jeu de niche mais aimant ce style, je trouve le jeu vraiment bon et j'ai prit beaucoup de plaisir à y jouer et suivre cette histoire vraiment prenante.    … Expand
  65. Yoav756
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Solid gameplay but what will keep you going are the incredible characters, great visuals and amazing story. If you own a pc or Xbox series x/s this is a must play
  66. JmezaD
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Amazing game. Nice job Jor a AA
    This Game is like an old resident evil for ps1
  67. Mjonn
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The medium is as advertised, the delivered on a great story, one that starts out slow while you adjust to the game and how it works and starts to thicken its plot with each new experience. The pacing and cinematic direction are great, the art style is absolutely its standout feature. (This all going off with acceptance that its a set camera game with essentially no combat) which is fine because its advertised as such, silent hill fans will get to its that scratch! The reason its not a 10/10 is because they could have leaned into puzzles and combat a bit more, and it was a bit lack luster compared to big AAA games, but amazing for what it is! Bloober team should be very proud!… Expand
  68. lordpari
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Great game, great story, amazing music. Bloober team has grown a lot. Piccolo capolavoro. Horror old school, con telecamera semi fissa. Bisogna abituarsi se si è nuovi al genere, ma non è assolutamente un difetto. No jumpscare, tutto passa tramite ambientazione e musiche. Menzione d'onore alla colonna sonora :superba. E infatti è composta dallo stesso musicista che compose quella di silentGreat game, great story, amazing music. Bloober team has grown a lot. Piccolo capolavoro. Horror old school, con telecamera semi fissa. Bisogna abituarsi se si è nuovi al genere, ma non è assolutamente un difetto. No jumpscare, tutto passa tramite ambientazione e musiche. Menzione d'onore alla colonna sonora :superba. E infatti è composta dallo stesso musicista che compose quella di silent hill. Considerato che non è un AAA, la grafica e i dettagli sono eccellenti.. Che dite, provatelo!… Expand
  69. Revan1911
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    seems a good game for me,its like all of dat PS exclusives just play one time LOL
  70. AlekseyMarine
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Прошел игру очень быстро, так как не мог оторваться. Приятно было наблюдать за местами в которых лично я бывал) Первое о чем подумал после прохождения, хочу следующею часть) Из плюсов:
    Отличный сюжет
    Жуткая атмосфера Легкий и приятный саундтрек Минус один: Графика    Прошел игру очень быстро, так как не мог оторваться. Приятно было наблюдать за местами в которых лично я бывал) Первое о чем подумал после прохождения, хочу следующею часть) Из плюсов:
    Отличный сюжет
    Жуткая атмосфера
    Легкий и приятный саундтрек

    Минус один:
    Графика
  71. KaaZzee
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Buen juego y buena idea.
    Si a la gente de sony le sienta mal no haber tenido la misma idea antes... No es problema del juego.
    Hay peores juegos mejor calificados... Dejemos ya de meternos unos con otros y disfrutemos de los juegos sean de la plataforma que sean.
  72. Kain1992
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Es un juegazo, no es un silent hill y no tiene porqué serlo para ser un gran juego
  73. JesusSup11
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un muy buen juego, muy interesante, no tiene los mejores gráficos pero es una historia y jugabilidad que te atrapan completamente… Expand
  74. TheGameGatsby
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    If you are a casual gamer, than maybe you should check out some Videos first. This game looks like a Dream come true but plays like an old Survival Horror game from the 90's. It starts slow but gets better and better. It has some realy disturbing moments and a real good story and good puzzle solving. I had around 10hours for the playthrough and never used a walkthrough. 10 Hours is longIf you are a casual gamer, than maybe you should check out some Videos first. This game looks like a Dream come true but plays like an old Survival Horror game from the 90's. It starts slow but gets better and better. It has some realy disturbing moments and a real good story and good puzzle solving. I had around 10hours for the playthrough and never used a walkthrough. 10 Hours is long for a 90's Horror Game when you keep in Mind that the first RE had around 4hours gameplay so its enough and it doesn't streches the gameplay to get boring. I also loved to see the return of the fix camera it just makes the game much more intense. Play it if you got the chance!… Expand
  75. Theshpaker
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Very atmospheric, stunning views and original audio. Loved this game, great experience overall.
  76. Zummandriel
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    A good story, an art direction to highlight, great soundtrack and some mechanics / puzzles to accompany you in the discovery of the story that without being outstanding work to not make you heavy the 7 hours. Best of all, a solid ending unusual in the horror genre.
    For me it is a game of 8.5
  77. FullmetalHime
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    I HIGHLY recommend playing The Medium.

    This is a game CLEARLY made with passion and love. The story is awesome. The writing and voice acting is wonderful. The implementation of the protagonist's "split" is super rad. Seriously, the way you simultaneously interact with two different worlds is refreshingly unique. One of the coolest aspects of the dual screen was seeing the same scene    I HIGHLY recommend playing The Medium.

    This is a game CLEARLY made with passion and love.

    The story is awesome. The writing and voice acting is wonderful. The implementation of the protagonist's "split" is super rad. Seriously, the way you simultaneously interact with two different worlds is refreshingly unique. One of the coolest aspects of the dual screen was seeing the same scene play out from different angles, with differing emphasis on the environmental details and characters within each screen during cutscenes. Freaking brilliant.

    I truly hope to see more from this universe in the future. Bloober Team, you killed it. I love The Medium ^_^    … Expand
  78. consoleplayer1
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Story, atmosphere, sound: top class
    grafics, gameplay: medium

    i could recommend it to everybody
  79. FedexJaw696
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    El juego es realmente increíble, es super inmersivo los escenarios enamoran, graficos next gen, el juego en si es una maravilla y la banda sonora te eriza la piel. no le hagan caso a nadie, probarlo ustedes mismo, yo no le tenia mucha fe pero al jugarlo me encanto. y pues las animaciones no son las mejores pero entiendo que es un doble A, asi que no hay peros.
  80. Zzazz
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Great GAME, this Game is like the old puzzle Games that i us to play in My psone an ps2
  81. qinningera
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    spoiler ahead!!
    Watched the trailer before, and knows it is a dual world game, around 1/3 of game time in dual worlds, with my xgpu entered the game( xbox version) when released. The game developer located in Poland, the country which in the middle of Germany and sovit unit, much suffer due to its geology location, so the game more or less mapping the history, to my understanding, the    spoiler ahead!!
    Watched the trailer before, and knows it is a dual world game, around 1/3 of game time in dual worlds, with my xgpu entered the game( xbox version) when released. The game developer located in Poland, the country which in the middle of Germany and sovit unit, much suffer due to its geology location, so the game more or less mapping the history, to my understanding, the game plot:
    A father with medium ability get married and has two daughters, both succeed the ability of father’s, and sovit official knows this and tried to take advantage of it by burning his house, but two daughters stuck in the house, one tried to help the other and deal with demon, so released the demon within. This is also what I refer from others. The end besides the lake is some like COD cold war the end, picture black, gun shot, drop into lake, leaving some imaging space, maybe a sequel folders has setup.     … Expand
  82. PolarBard
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    I found The Medium to be an incredibly unique experience that I fully enjoyed playing through. It’s horror, but not too much. It’s profound, though not always. It’s compelling, a lot of the time. Great, but not perfect, components are rolled together in a package that is ultimately elevated by the novel dual-world gameplay mechanic and stunning world design. The Medium leaves me wantingI found The Medium to be an incredibly unique experience that I fully enjoyed playing through. It’s horror, but not too much. It’s profound, though not always. It’s compelling, a lot of the time. Great, but not perfect, components are rolled together in a package that is ultimately elevated by the novel dual-world gameplay mechanic and stunning world design. The Medium leaves me wanting more from Bloober Team, as the package here, though tight, is a tad bare.… Expand
  83. ExpertOperator
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Great narrative. The photographic direction is fantastic. It isn't for every kind of players.
  84. AlonsoMartinez2
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    The game is very good, it has a very intriguing story with a bit of horror. Here you will not find a Resident Evil full of bullets but an essence of Silent Hill. The game tends to be a bit addicting if you like the genre. It has the odd technical flaw but it has beautiful graphics for your small budget. I hope to see The Medium 2. Thanks Bloober Team.
  85. Dsas
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    For a beginner generation game it's a good game. Grafics 8, history 10. Played on XSS
  86. Jotaroberto
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Ótimo jogo, imersivo e inovador, alguns problemas com otimização devem ser relevados. Já não aguentava mais as mesmices dos jogos de terror em casas escuras abrindo e fechando portas e tomando sustos previsíveis.
  87. Superswans117
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Great story and gorgeous visuals and a great homage to classic horror games
  88. RafaInbox
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Jogo excelente. Boa narrativa, gráficos e trilha sonora absurdos. Pra quem ama silient Hill e o jogo de câmera dos antigos jogos de terror esse jogo é obrigatório. Muito nostálgico. Excelente game de terror/suspense.
  89. MatheusLima10
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    This is a great horror game. If you like the first entries of franchises like Silent Hill and Siren, you probably gonna enjoy this game. It’s a very promising IP indeed!
  90. Raveageg
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    A very good game. His story is compelling. It lacks in the stealth section but is forgivable due to how risky it is technically
    I recommend it. But do not go with the idea that it is a Silent Hill as the press says. Nor is it a horror game
  91. kedlove
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Um jogo que te prende e supera as suas expectativas inicias (negativas). Logo de inicio o jogo desperta uma certa estranheza por conta de sua mecânica na movimentação de seu personagem, o qual se assemelha muito as franquias de jogos antigos do mesmo gênero, inicialmente isso é um ponto negativo, porém, aos poucos você vai se envolvendo com a história do jogo, e isso acaba extinguindo essaUm jogo que te prende e supera as suas expectativas inicias (negativas). Logo de inicio o jogo desperta uma certa estranheza por conta de sua mecânica na movimentação de seu personagem, o qual se assemelha muito as franquias de jogos antigos do mesmo gênero, inicialmente isso é um ponto negativo, porém, aos poucos você vai se envolvendo com a história do jogo, e isso acaba extinguindo essa dificuldade de "aceitação" com a sua mecânica (isso também vai para a ideia de jogar entre dois mundos, eu terminei o jogo achando essa implementação de jogar entre os dois mundos como algo fantástico, algo que eu não achava inicialmente). Agora vamos para o ponto negativo: Falta otimização, durante o jogo você percebe erros de renderização, quedas de frames em alguns cenários, e as vezes aparece pequenas partículas coloridas durante o jogo (não com tanta frequência quanto os dois primeiros itens citados), no geral, um polimento faria bem para o The Medium. Esse jogo merece uma nota 85~87, não é excelente, porém não é horrível como alguns comentaram por aqui, apesar de seus pontos negativos, não merece nota negativa e muito menos nota zero.… Expand
  92. KillerScone
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    To start with The Medium has fantastic mechanics from the way the split the screen view to switch between worlds everything just works so well.
    The atmosphere really draws you in and at certain moments you really do feel the dread that's encroaching on you.

    The visuals & voice acting is beyond what i was expecting, finding out more of the story as you go along is such a treat.
  93. Gam1998
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    The game really nailed it when it comes to story the story was so exciting and I had several questions when I finished the game it really looks like a silent hill game but when it comes to gameplay using the old style camera was a good idea but not done very well and there were some parts thet had low FPS especially when the screen splits (by the way I played it with an xbox series S) andThe game really nailed it when it comes to story the story was so exciting and I had several questions when I finished the game it really looks like a silent hill game but when it comes to gameplay using the old style camera was a good idea but not done very well and there were some parts thet had low FPS especially when the screen splits (by the way I played it with an xbox series S) and the graphics isn't so awesome for a 2021 released game.… Expand
  94. Two-socks
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Un juego maltratado por la crítica, que le exigen la calidad de un Triple A, siendo un título de bajísimo presupuesto.

    Pros: Historia, gráficos, música, mecánica.

    Contra: Algunos bugs.
  95. Zingers
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Great game with a good story that hooks you in and drags you right through to the harrowing end certainly has nods to Silent Hill. Graphically it may not stretch the series x and has some lets be honest graphical glitches, the two world premise certainly needs the machines horse power.

    I do hope there is someway a sequel as it was a great game that was difficult to put down albeit quite    Great game with a good story that hooks you in and drags you right through to the harrowing end certainly has nods to Silent Hill. Graphically it may not stretch the series x and has some lets be honest graphical glitches, the two world premise certainly needs the machines horse power.

    I do hope there is someway a sequel as it was a great game that was difficult to put down albeit quite short, the twin world style was great and far more than just a gimmick.

    If you have game pass get it installed and play a great game    … Expand
  96. Synyz
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    Rich story, great characters, best environmental design in a long time
    The only problems with the game is technical
  97. Auchimite
    May 3, 2021
    9
    the game may not be for everyone. but it will be wonderful for players who don't mind a little slow gameplay.
  98. BigPSFanboy
    May 18, 2021
    9
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  99. CHELO1912
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Un juego excelente, apartado grafico espectacular, buena historia, gran ambientación, innovador lo de los mundos. Para ser un juego Doble A, está un escalón arriba en su genero. Simplemente felicitar a Bloober Team por este juegazo. Una pena lo del Review Bombing por parte de los sonyers, pero bueno es normal por parte de estas ratitas, por suerte ya nadie cree esas review de gente queUn juego excelente, apartado grafico espectacular, buena historia, gran ambientación, innovador lo de los mundos. Para ser un juego Doble A, está un escalón arriba en su genero. Simplemente felicitar a Bloober Team por este juegazo. Una pena lo del Review Bombing por parte de los sonyers, pero bueno es normal por parte de estas ratitas, por suerte ya nadie cree esas review de gente que ni tocó el juego.… Expand
  100. m0renomatico
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Excelente historia con una narrativa envolvente, solo creo que pudo tener graficos más de nueva generación y controles más comodos.
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  1. Positive: 44 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 81
  3. Negative: 3 out of 81
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 1, 2021
    80
    Despite clunky animations, repetitive gameplay and some technical issues with the Xbox Series X version, I completed The Medium twice. Its dual-reality design, art direction and brilliant soundtrack often made me stop to take in a view or relish the music. Its mature story and atmosphere reminiscent of Silent Hill helped a lot too. [03/2021, p.40]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 9, 2021
    76
    The Medium didn’t manage to become a spiritual successor to Silent Hill, but it’s still a significant step forward for Bloober Team. [Issue#252, p.50]
  3. IGN Portugal
    Mar 18, 2021
    80
    The exclusive Microsoft - The Medium is yet another significant milestone in the catalogue of psychological horror games from Bloober Team, which is increasingly becoming one of the best studios in this area. Without hiding where it comes from, it's an experience horror fans won't want to miss, no matter how short. The duality approach is interesting and has enormous potential. I hope that the Bloober Team will get to work on it again and develop it more in-depth.
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