The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

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  1. Fragmatic
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I give this game a 10 because of plot, soundtrack, and, especially of it’s ending (I was really impressed) and the very main reason i rate this high is todays lack of single player games. And Medium is an atmospheric, nice game! Low budget production and Blooperteam inexperience explains cons like sometimes flawed game design (staged runs from the Beast) archaic gameplay elements (remindsI give this game a 10 because of plot, soundtrack, and, especially of it’s ending (I was really impressed) and the very main reason i rate this high is todays lack of single player games. And Medium is an atmospheric, nice game! Low budget production and Blooperteam inexperience explains cons like sometimes flawed game design (staged runs from the Beast) archaic gameplay elements (reminds of Syberia which was released about 20 years ago!). Otherwise there are numbers of cool/wow episodes, great acting, amazing picture quality (with so-so optimisation on XSX). I really liked split/screen mixing through the game, it feels perfectly balanced to me. In conclusion, Medium is an awesome game! I have high hopes for the developers team and their next release.… Expand
  2. drewdiamonds429
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    The Medium was a blessing in disguise. The story and score of this game is amazing. I loved every minute of it and fell in love with the main character Marianne. The entire playthrough I just kept wanting more of this captivating story. Thanks Bloober Team.
  3. escape19
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    a good game that is being beaten by a certain gamer sector, although the game is not perfect and has its flaws, it is a game that complies with generating horror and with an interesting plot. In the playable it is reminiscent of classics such as silent hill and resident evil.
  4. garyw_81
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    amazing game honestly. if you are looking for braindead action gameplay this aint for you buddy, however if you are looking for a fntastic story driven, atmospheric thriller this is righ up your street.
    Being given bad reviews by ppl that just quite aren't intellegent enough to ply the game, but trust me unless you are alos braindead you will love this.
  5. oOBlackRainOo
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    I'm loving this game more than I thought I would. It's different and not very action oriented. It's more of a story based puzzle game. The graphics are phenomenal, the sound design is phenomenal, its overall just an amazing world I really want to drive into to uncover the mysteries that lay before me. I'd rate it higher but there are a few graphical issues that really break the immersionI'm loving this game more than I thought I would. It's different and not very action oriented. It's more of a story based puzzle game. The graphics are phenomenal, the sound design is phenomenal, its overall just an amazing world I really want to drive into to uncover the mysteries that lay before me. I'd rate it higher but there are a few graphical issues that really break the immersion for me but overall I love it!… Expand
  6. Fodadf
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Excelente ambientação, trilha sonora história cativante e envolvente. Estilo Retrô. Altamente recomendado.
  7. TheLastOfGod
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    I think this game ray tracing is very good. And the game details are beautiful. The story is great. It was the best graphic in Xbox games.
  8. Johcker
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Ótimo RPG horror com pegada Old School, mas com uma trama e recursos visuais mais modernos. A única coisa que poderia ser melhor é a animação dos personagens, poderia ser no nível do Man of Medan, o olhar de peixe morto da protagonista as vezes é perturbador.
  9. Metalheart
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Great story told in this game, interesting mechanics, graphics are quite good.
  10. cem12
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Un increíble juego con una grandísima narrativa. Ojo, no es de terror.
    Pros: Es maravilloso el jugar en ambos mundos simultáneos. tiene unos escenarios muy bonitos y que te sumergen al lugar. La banda sonora es muy buena. Gratis con gamepass o por 40€
    Contras: Lógicamente tiene unos pero... En series S fallaba al dividir de vez en cuando la cámara del submundo (nada que una    Un increíble juego con una grandísima narrativa. Ojo, no es de terror.
    Pros: Es maravilloso el jugar en ambos mundos simultáneos. tiene unos escenarios muy bonitos y que te sumergen al lugar. La banda sonora es muy buena. Gratis con gamepass o por 40€
    Contras: Lógicamente tiene unos pero... En series S fallaba al dividir de vez en cuando la cámara del submundo (nada que una actualización no solvente). El juego en sí no da miedo, es un juego de narrativa de suspense.
    Conclusión: Es una producción AA de muy buena calidad, sus mundos te engancharán y te trasladarán a Niwa. És muy recomendable jugarlo, si quieres verlo, visita mi canal de youtube skullbox    … Expand
  11. Radzik1982
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Good game, fantastic graphics and music. I recommend it to all old date players
  12. PepeLobos1
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    I think I'm half way through the game and all I can say is that wow, it's been a long time since I've been so involved in a story, I'm really glad there is a game like this, the only bad thing is its optimization, I play it on Xbox Series S, other than that, excellent.
  13. Steff86
    Feb 22, 2022
    0
    No wonder this was a Gamepass day one game lol it's really bad same as everything else that goes to Gamepass day one.
  14. tecGoblin
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    A game with the ambience and music of a Silent Hill, but actually playable? I was immediately sold.
    The gameplay has its ups (most puzzle or story scenes with the protagonist), and downs (some action scenes, some scenes with Thomas), but overall it's a well delivered story.
    The multiple points of view give a very unique combination of cinematic feeling and presence. There are sometimes 3    A game with the ambience and music of a Silent Hill, but actually playable? I was immediately sold.
    The gameplay has its ups (most puzzle or story scenes with the protagonist), and downs (some action scenes, some scenes with Thomas), but overall it's a well delivered story.
    The multiple points of view give a very unique combination of cinematic feeling and presence. There are sometimes 3 view ports on the scene (real world, parallel world, real world through a mirror) and it's really impressive. The RT reflections also give an understated but effective presence in the scenes. A real step up from Bloober, looking forward to their next game.    … Expand
  15. Airufino23
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego de terror de la vieja escuela, gran historia, gran banda sonora y un excelente nivel gráfico. Y desde el dia uno en game pass, mejor imposible
  16. Maefiosii
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    The game is not a 10/10 but I'll give it one since the game deserves better than its current review status (wouldn't be surprised if some Playstation Fans made a metacritic account, just to give it a 0/10).
    I've been playing this game for about 6-7 hours now and I really like it. The visuals can be stunning, the audio is really nice, the only gripe may be the stiff animations, but hey    The game is not a 10/10 but I'll give it one since the game deserves better than its current review status (wouldn't be surprised if some Playstation Fans made a metacritic account, just to give it a 0/10).
    I've been playing this game for about 6-7 hours now and I really like it. The visuals can be stunning, the audio is really nice, the only gripe may be the stiff animations, but hey it's not a triple A game so I accept that. I haven't encountered a single bug yet and the story keeps me going. 8,5/10.    … Expand
  17. Gr8Soulman
    Feb 3, 2021
    1
    Very disappointed. The game is a bad copy of other good kinds of game. The first 10 minutes are very good but after that it gets boring and slow. The one point is for the good story only.
  18. Kennysteny
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Loved the story of this game, maybe not a game for hardcore horror people because dispate having some heavy stress scenes they are not long and thats why for me it was perfect because if its to much i get to anxious. Im not a horror game person bit i am a big story telling person thats why i love this game also love puzzle solving.
  19. TopCADU80
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Parabéns ao time de desenvolvimento do game.
    Por ser um jogo de orçamento AA, surpreendeu positivamente sendo o melhor game da desenvolvedora. A inovação das duas realidades é muito boa. Optar pelo sistema de câmera semi fixa tbm remete à uma nostalgia dos tempos dourados onde games como silent Hill, clock tower, City of lost childrens e resident evil code verônica eram supremos no estilo    Parabéns ao time de desenvolvimento do game.
    Por ser um jogo de orçamento AA, surpreendeu positivamente sendo o melhor game da desenvolvedora. A inovação das duas realidades é muito boa. Optar pelo sistema de câmera semi fixa tbm remete à uma nostalgia dos tempos dourados onde games como silent Hill, clock tower, City of lost childrens e resident evil code verônica eram supremos no estilo terror.
    Os puzzles remetem aos antigos point and click games
    Uma história envolvente e gráficos muito bons. Só faltou mesmo o combate.    … Expand
  20. Ilkayson
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    The atmosphere is very nice, the fixed camera is a successful one, the story is my good score is 9.
  21. DanDonato
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Mais um claro exemplo do porquê notas são importantes mas vc deve ter sua própria opinião invés de confiar cegamente
    Esse jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso.
    A gameplay é INCRÍVEL, toda a brincadeira que a Bloober propõe aqui você n encontrará igual em outro jogo, pq? Pq é impossível sem o SSD Cenários que carregam na velocidade da luz ao entrar num espelho, jogar com os dois mundos ao mesmo    Mais um claro exemplo do porquê notas são importantes mas vc deve ter sua própria opinião invés de confiar cegamente
    Esse jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso.
    A gameplay é INCRÍVEL, toda a brincadeira que a Bloober propõe aqui você n encontrará igual em outro jogo, pq? Pq é impossível sem o SSD
    Cenários que carregam na velocidade da luz ao entrar num espelho, jogar com os dois mundos ao mesmo tempo, ou controlando apenas o espiritual.
    É tudo tão mágico, inovador e incrível.
    Mostra o quanto essa nova geração tem potencial, em ambos consoles.
    A gameplay n é perfeita, tropeçando em um level design nada intuitivo as vezes e até cenários bem monótonos, mas é a minoria, a maior parte do jogo funciona muito bem.
    A narrativa se perde e tropeça em si mesma diversas vezes, querendo complicar dms onde não deveria, MAS, ela é td menos clichê.
    A história contata aqui é intrigante, misteriosa e termina com um final INACREDITÁVEL de foda que só quem jogou/assistiu vai saber pq ele é tão bom.
    Performance:
    Uma merda, n sei se por engine ou por falta de experiência do estúdio com o console.
    Gráficos:
    O jogo é bem bonito, mas nada demais.
    Destaque pro mundo dos espíritos em cutscenes que é um show a parte e pras transições dos espelhos.
    Sobre a duração?
    Perfeita.
    É um jogo de suspense e puzzle que se fosse maior do que as 8-10 hrs, ficaria maçante e entediante.
    Ele custa 45 dólares, além de estar no Gamepass, e eu definitivamente gostei mais dele do que do Miles Morales que é mais curto e custa 50 dólares.
    Ahhhh e não posso esquecer de falar sobre um dos melhores pontos do jogo:
    Akira Yamaoka.
    O lendário compositor de Silent Hill é o responsável pela trilha sonora ao lado de Arkadiusz Reikowski e que trilha sonora.
    Com ctz ao fim de 2021 ela estará entre minhas preferidas do ano.
    ABSURDA!
    P encerrar, dou um sólido 9
    A Bloober é um estúdio talentoso e como eles amadureceram aqui.
    Ele está longe de ser uma masterpiece e de ser a obra definitiva deles, mas definitivamente merece ser jogado e apreciado
    E é bom ficar de olho nesse estúdio, pq eles evoluirão ainda mais    … Expand
  22. WagnerSPBH
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Estou muito satisfeito em poder jogar The Medium. Não só fã do gênero, mas esse jogo me cativou e me atraiu bastante. A história contada é excelente. A trilha sonora é espetacular. A jogabilidade é simples, porém muito funcional. Essa mecânica de tela dividida entre 2 mundos achei muito boa. Parabéns a Boolber Team.
  23. MonsterGod
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Old school quest with good graphics and an interesting storyline. I recommend it if you like quests.
  24. yukipastelcat
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Many people blamed this game for its technical flaws, but all these people do not take into account one thing - this is not an AAA project created by a multi-million dollar studio, this is a project created by not the largest studio of great creators, during a pandemic. It's already a miracle that the game came out at all.

    Some parts of the gameplay somehow reminded me of Silent Hill,    Many people blamed this game for its technical flaws, but all these people do not take into account one thing - this is not an AAA project created by a multi-million dollar studio, this is a project created by not the largest studio of great creators, during a pandemic. It's already a miracle that the game came out at all.

    Some parts of the gameplay somehow reminded me of Silent Hill, others - Resident Evil. A static camera adds its charm to the game, but sometimes you just want to twist this camera a little. It also filtered out many players who were not familiar with the early parts of Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

    In its horror part, it may seem to many that the game pumped up. There are no traditional jumpscares here (almost), and most of the game you are not in danger. However, you need to understand that this is a psychological horror, and the game copes with this perfectly. As you progress through, more and more frightening details become clear, and these details frighten not with some kind of mysticism, but with the fact that all this is real emotions and behavior of people, and many of these things exist in the real world.

    The artstyle, soundtrack and sound design in this game are great, and perfectly underline the atmosphere of what is happening in the game.

    All in all, it's a very, very decent game that definitely deserves to be given a chance.    … Expand
  25. Big0h
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    The game is amazing love the story and characters enjoying the classic horror style gameplay that I've been missing in a long time the downside its short .. hoping for a sequel longer with more action and boss fights
  26. Leftfordead1234
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Good game. The music and history is good control is awesome y es espectacular
  27. JustMrFox
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Love the the classic horror, mystery style of the game. Reminds me of old school silent hill
  28. deathstramding
    Feb 22, 2021
    0
    a stupid bug-filled production story, not interesting, although it is a special game, I had fps drops, damn you
  29. Bertuko
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Me gustó bastante, echaba de menos juegos de este estilo, buena historia y calidad en general, por poner un pero, flojea algo en determinados movimientos de la protagonista
  30. AlexMartelo
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    No es Silent Hill, pero tiene su propia alma, no se por que lo vendieron como su representación. Me encanta por lo único que es. Vamos, que no es un juego de 10, pero es un buen juego que yo personalmente lo recomiendo.
    Es intrigante, absorbente, te mantiene alerta todo el tiempo, el sonido es excelso. De pega pondría algunas animaciones del personaje. Pero del resto muy recomendado!.
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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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