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. Verissimoo
    Jan 30, 2021
    1
    Um jogo de terror onde não tem sustos! Gráfico fraco e história clichê.
  2. hovercroft
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    5 hours long. Graphics are garbage. Gameplay is absolute trash, walk around a room simulator. Another big fat fail on xbox "exclusive" the most boring game I've seen to this date. You literally do nothing for 5 hours then that's it. Looks like it'll run on a PS2. Avoid
  3. Ludientilia
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Classic nostalgic feel and interesting features, specifically the dual reality. Gameplay felt good and story was great, music even better. Looking forward to playing it again for the completion!
  4. HMisio
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    O terror dele é bem suave comparado com outros jogos mas a história e a imersão são incríveis
  5. DMON_98
    Jan 30, 2021
    2
    Very boring game. This game is a walking simulator with horror elements and a terrible execution. This game just feels clunky and unfinished. Not a good sign for future Xbox exclusives.
  6. 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.
  7. SDSLeon
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game with great narrative. Probably the most beautiful third-person fixed camera game ever made. The oppressive atmosphere of the game is incredible
  8. EdgarP
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Es un juego con una historia increíble, ambientación excepcional y una banda sonora excelente, muy recomendado, y con un final sorprendente que sabe cómo unir toda la información que te entrega el juego de excelente manera
  9. jmartos
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    me ha encantado el juego, no entiendo la gente que se queja de que no hay armas, os creéis que todo es fortnite y COD?
  10. Lilvaldo
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    El juego es muy bueno, hablando de las modalidades de juego así como el renderisado de dos mundos al mismo tiempo etc. La historia pudo atraparme durante horas aun que no sentía miedo constantemente podía sentir la sensación de que alguien me observaba de tras de la cámara fija. Excelente juego me gusto muchísimo
  11. 3ntdan3nt
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Great game, new perspective, great sound, story. Worth buying for sure!!!!!
  12. TOBSTER118
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    An interesting callback to games of old. A must own if you have Xbox gamepass
  13. willasguru
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Gráfico bonito e atmosfera interessante. tem alguns bugs aqui e ali, nada que um reload não ajude. Não é bem meu estilo de jogo, prefiro ser mais proativo contra os monstros, mas a estória é legal. O design da protagonista é magnífico.
  14. 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
  15. dannysanx
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Horrible game, boring and a copycat of Silent Hill. So if this is a exclusive game for the XboxSX well i dont see the future....
  16. RobertCart89
    Jan 30, 2021
    1
    the game is quite slow, the 30 fps does not convince me, the animations are very poor, a lot of hype was created and I think it is not up to the new generation
  17. Yoryiprex
    Jan 30, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una verdadera obra de arte, y salto de generacion, la historia te atrapa desde el inicio, una delicia de juego.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. josenight
    Jan 30, 2021
    6
    The medium is a good game. Short about 7 hours long. Cool graphics with the dual worlds thing. Simple puzzles and the start is slow. Picks up after 2 or 3 hours. Not much gameplay wise, but cool story.
  20. AntonioMC
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Magnífico juego!
    Hacia mucho tiempo que no me encontraba con un título con este corte noventero pero de gráficos actuales. Magnífica banda sonora, historia que te atrapa, puzzles brillantes y sustos y misterio. Muy recomendado.
  21. Kosco
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Maravilloso espectacular hace años no se miraba algo así una maravilla visual deberíamos apoyar estos proyecto en vez de criticarlos
  22. DaviCastro
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Adorei o jogo, tem uma ambientação surreal, e uma história boa com coletaveis que fazem sentido pra trama
  23. EdsonR450
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    great game, the first exclusive title for Xbox Series X. brings me Silent Hill + Resident Evil vibes
  24. Gdgamer
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Одна з найбільш цікавих та візуально прикольних ігор, схожого на це більше ніхто не робить. Червоні оцінки від сонібоїв нічого не змінять, гра чудова.
  25. Marvs90s
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This game is actually an 8 I haven't finish it and I like it people with 0 reviews seem like they don't know how a review scale works 0 should be for unplayable games full of glitches and many more issues, this game is the way it advertise on the trailer and gameplay and if it's not your kind of game you shouldn't play it. I tried death stranding and it's not my kind of game but I wouldThis game is actually an 8 I haven't finish it and I like it people with 0 reviews seem like they don't know how a review scale works 0 should be for unplayable games full of glitches and many more issues, this game is the way it advertise on the trailer and gameplay and if it's not your kind of game you shouldn't play it. I tried death stranding and it's not my kind of game but I would not score it 0 just because of that.… Expand
  26. coolfel8002
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    el juego me recuerda a resident evil, las cámaras son fijas, es una narrativa, buena historia, muy interesante la propuesta de dos mundos, es un juego que por su ritmo que es lento y no tiene mucha dificultad, no lo considero de terror, es mas una narrativa, pero en términos generales me ha gustado
  27. TheCrypticNinja
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    The game may not be a great "Horror" game but it definitely is a great game. The story, sound design, voice acting, visuals and atmosphere all hit the mark for me. Although the gameplay is just walking and solving puzzles, the plot and the interesting world made me keep playing. The only downsides for me are the few bugs and glitches and the weird optimization(FPS is all over the place,The game may not be a great "Horror" game but it definitely is a great game. The story, sound design, voice acting, visuals and atmosphere all hit the mark for me. Although the gameplay is just walking and solving puzzles, the plot and the interesting world made me keep playing. The only downsides for me are the few bugs and glitches and the weird optimization(FPS is all over the place, especially in dual world sections). Nevertheless, I enjoyed the whole experience. I totally recommend it.… Expand
  28. JohnHamad5050
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    I played this game for 5 hours and I paused the game just to review this...the game is great in every aspect... it reminds me so much of old school SH. The story is great the horror elements are also nice. The achievements titles are so funny I would give this game 8/10 but seeing people judge this game badly made me go for the 10...Love it
  29. Cantsir
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Awesome game This game was very fun and the story is what makes this amazing besides the music brings this story to alive.
  30. Radzik1982
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Good game, fantastic graphics and music. I recommend it to all old date players
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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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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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