The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 137 out of 1388
  3. Negative: 289 out of 1388

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  1. 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.
  2. Cristrew
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Que nostalgia me da the médium sin duda es un juego que vale la pena ojalá esté estudio siga sacando más títulos así
  3. Freestrak
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Bellísimos escenario banda sonora de 10 historia envolvente de lo mejor que e jugado
  4. kracors2
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    un gran juego que te cuenta el mundo espiritual de otra forma una gran historia que merece la pena jugarlo.
  5. 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
  6. adrgry90
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This is news silent hill.
    Story 10/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    This game od amazing. I love oldschool horror games.
  7. 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
  8. BlackSp1der
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. looks very good on my Series-X and I love the music. I know this is not a big budget production. But I am sure Bloober Team can make more and better games in the future.
  9. LD4C4IO
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    O jogo tem uma ambientação bem legal e com essas transições de mundo que te dão uma melhor imersão,esse estilo de câmera que remete aos jogos dos anos 90 é um prato cheio para pessoas que já tiveram a experiência de joga-los,a trilha sonora é bem legal nada à se falar mal dela e uma coisa que eu gostei bastante é eles saberem o momento de te assustar sem precisar de exageros
  10. 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
  11. Jhosy
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Very good game. Very good game.Very good game. Very good game.Very good game.Very good game.Very good game.Very good game.Very good game.Very good game.
  12. 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
  13. AdrienD
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    The narrative is amazing, 'love the music, sound design, atmosphere, graphisms, ...
  14. PlayWithMe
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego!! una vuelta de tuerca al terror psicológico, excelente ambientación, apartado sonoro exquisito, recordar otra ves lo que eran los juegos de terror como Alone In The Dark.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. ricardo0818
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grandioso juego, te sumerges en su gran sonido y ambientación, muy entretenido.… Expand
  17. R4NCO
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo perfeito apesar de ser filminho, gráficos incríveis, história boa muito melhor que the lasbian of us e god of war. Quem não gosta é poney e dá o rabo… Expand
  18. Wachimberry
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I loved it, graphics, history, music, ending. Brutal. Now to wait for the second part.
  19. ErrorCode422
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    A great story with an unexpected, thrilling ending. In terms of optimization the game has some issues, but it makes up for it with its character development and narrative. The dual result mechanics give way to superb puzzles and interesting sequences. The game steers away from cheap Jumpscares and prefers to give way to great atmosphere and tension. The soundtrack is simply excellent, moreA great story with an unexpected, thrilling ending. In terms of optimization the game has some issues, but it makes up for it with its character development and narrative. The dual result mechanics give way to superb puzzles and interesting sequences. The game steers away from cheap Jumpscares and prefers to give way to great atmosphere and tension. The soundtrack is simply excellent, more than expected. Definitely a great addition for any horror game fan.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. IniuriaTTV
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Sinceramente muy bueno, lo he probado y me a encantado e visto streams del juego y todos tenemos la misma reacción, hermoso
  22. 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
  23. MythosXDN
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    El juego es muy bueno, tanto en su temática, como en implementar algo nuevo, una historia atrapante, que si bien no esta a la altura de los silent hill, es muy buena, sus mecánicas de juego son algo a lo clásico, lo cual me gustó mucho. Muy buen juego, recomendado 10/10
  24. Apolonum13
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Un juego con una historia atrapante y escenarios tensos que no olvidarás.
    Xbox nos sorprende con una joya dentro de su catálogo, adentrándose en el suspenso, drama y terror con su nuevo juego, disfrute mucho adentrándome en el universo del juego, es un juego que vale la pena jugar
  25. Revan1911
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    seems a good game for me,its like all of dat PS exclusives just play one time LOL
  26. JuanCRLS
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Yo no soy muy fan de este tipo de juegos, pero este es un gran espectáculo, muy buena historia y buenas partes de persecución 10/10
  27. Alt_f4
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has impressive visuals for a game that renders 2 worlds. The story is interesting and attention grabbing. However the ending was a bit trash but that doesn't mean the game is bad… Expand
  28. TheoreticalHero
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing game just play it do not listen the bad reviews of fanboys the game is LIT incredible gameplay, amazing atmosphere
  29. 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
  30. Pretaxquill71
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Really enjoyed the double screen type of game and I also enjoyed the story. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you can.
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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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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