The Medium

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 962 out of 1388
  2. Mixed: 137 out of 1388
  3. Negative: 289 out of 1388

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  1. renkm1
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    Gostei bastante da atmosfera do jogo e a historia é bem interessante e pesada. esse sistema de 2 mundos simultâneos rodando em split screen na tela é uma proposta realmente interessante e que funciona bem. Não sou muito fã desse estilo de câmera e támbem há muitas cutscenes em momentos aonde deveria ser jogavel, algo que me incomodou um pouco. mas consegui me adaptar até que bem durante aGostei bastante da atmosfera do jogo e a historia é bem interessante e pesada. esse sistema de 2 mundos simultâneos rodando em split screen na tela é uma proposta realmente interessante e que funciona bem. Não sou muito fã desse estilo de câmera e támbem há muitas cutscenes em momentos aonde deveria ser jogavel, algo que me incomodou um pouco. mas consegui me adaptar até que bem durante a gameplay, recomendo dar uma chance pro game se você tiver o gamepass.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. KynDjariN123
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Well after having finished The medium in a Series X and having played it all in one session I will give you my little review:
    GRAPHICS:
    While the graphics do not show to be optimal for a game that opens the generation for Xbox series, we have to remember that it is already a demanding game for having to render two complete worlds with two completely different aspects, each with its own    Well after having finished The medium in a Series X and having played it all in one session I will give you my little review:
    GRAPHICS:
    While the graphics do not show to be optimal for a game that opens the generation for Xbox series, we have to remember that it is already a demanding game for having to render two complete worlds with two completely different aspects, each with its own assets, animations and sounds.
    STORY:
    From now on I tell you, it is a story that hooked me from the call that Marianne receives at the beginning of the game, all that atmosphere of mystery that surrounds the game is captivating, during the whole journey had me thinking about what could happen in the following minutes, the story has some good plot twists that tell in a progressive way and do not drop it all at once as it is customary in current similar games, also managing to convey quite strong feelings through the use of a well done work of voice actors.
    ART AND MUSIC:
    The artistic aspect is one of the strong points that The medium achieves in its maximum splendor, having a trapping atmosphere and with an environment in which you breathe anguish and suspense in equal parts and the music that comes from hand Akira Yamaoka accompanies and finishes giving life to that paranormal environment in which you feel that there is always someone looking at you either from the physical world as the afterlife.
    TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
    The game suffers from frame drops in very specific sections and this is mostly due to the bad use of short term storage memories (RAM) that the game has, in resolution issues I saw some sudden and extremely short drops in resolution being the minimum I witnessed of 900p ( on an Xbox series S) and did not last much more than 2 seconds and the Poppin that affects objects or cards that is appreciated when interacting with one of these objects, these three problems can be easily solved with a couple of patches.
    CONCLUSIONS:
    The medium is a game which exceeded my expectations despite some minimal technical errors that the game has, being a solid game and that they put love and dedication behind it.    … Expand
  4. Maurog21
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    Si esto es lo que puede ofrecer la series , lo siento pero me siento estafado, además el juego es una basura, mejor no haberlo vendido como un AAA cuando no llega ni a AA.
  5. rubensmiranda
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game with great narrative. Probably the most beautiful third-person fixed camera game ever made. The oppressive atmosphere of the game is incredible
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#61 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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