The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

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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.
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#61 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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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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