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. Godbox
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Este juego sin duda es una obra maestra, excelente ambientación y un apartado visual espectacular digna de next gen
  2. 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
  3. KevinEditN1
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    El juego tiene una buena narrativa y recuerda vastante a juegos como until daw
  4. DNortoNx
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    Amazing graphics. Good story. Not a lot in terms of gameplay mechanics but a good narrative and unique in terms of execution
  5. GiorgosGian
    Jan 30, 2021
    2
    The game is not so good, it has problems, optimization is bad, story is bad , gameplay is bad. Horror game with third person? Really. Not the best immersion....
  6. ideea
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    nice game. not AAA, but ok for AA. nice atmosphere. nice music.controls, well, they are old fashioned. but it’s ok. i don’t get why people add 0 rating
  7. MrSpecjal
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    Disappointment very poor optimization. I was hyped on this game until I played. loss of potential
  8. Mcklain
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Genial! Nueva propuesta exclusiva de xbox! Un viejo sistema de juego, combinandolo con dos mundos al mismo tiempo! Muy recomendable
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. miggelsson
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    There are a lot of people from third world countries with toaster pc's here giving it a bad score but don't be fooled; this game is AMAZING and they're just too stupid to read system requirements before purchasing a game.
  12. Matwe
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Неплохой сюжет , отличный графон.понравилось все .зачем ставить плохо.
  13. Luizff
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Eu ótimo , sem bugs , rodando liso uma história cativante , gameplay meio travada , mas não afeta em nada já joguei coisa pior da sony
  14. kina4087
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    this is an excellent game with a wonderful atmosphere and addictive plot, I advise everyone, the game is worthy of your attention(для русских - советую пацаны)
  15. Alex_Villagomez
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Es un buen juego, te hace recordar los clásicos de terror. Tiene graficos fotorrealistas aunque en las animaciones de los personajes queda a deber un poco
  16. han4solo
    Jan 29, 2021
    6
    Boring game. Inadequate camera. Bad optimization on xbox series x - fps droping...
  17. Savagemanu92
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Brings back the old school horror with a twist. The dual reality is a game changer. Great game and definitely a game I would love a sequel to.
  18. aaronjf94
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    It is far better than i expected. Its a slower paced game, has some creep factor and some puzzles. It plays like a love letter to silent hill 2, and the early resident evils with far better controls even though they don't play as smooth as a fast paced action game(what person goes into this type of game expecting it to play like cod) this score does not mean it is perfect it means itIt is far better than i expected. Its a slower paced game, has some creep factor and some puzzles. It plays like a love letter to silent hill 2, and the early resident evils with far better controls even though they don't play as smooth as a fast paced action game(what person goes into this type of game expecting it to play like cod) this score does not mean it is perfect it means it exceeded my expectations it's a psychological thriller, and does it very well. The sound is great, the graphics are great. My complaints are the animations on the characters face, movements aren't perfect, and the foliage isn't interactive enough, and it is 30fps but i knew that going in, and it actually looks a bit smother because it is a slower game.… Expand
  19. Beigin
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    This game is the perfect combination of a mediocre story and a Poor performance, I’ve experienced a lot of frame dips, crashes and bugs.
  20. Nelsonlaporte35
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Gran juego no es el típico juego de horror como silent hill o resident evil, es un juego lineal pero entretiene bastante.
  21. Damachixz
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Um jogo que dá um gostinho de nostalgia, a jogabilidade perfeita para a ambientação do jogo, fui com poucas expectativas e agora estou surpreso por ser um jogão
  22. Dayling
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego me ha encantado, los pusles son de muy buena dificultad y execelente historia
  23. gunnerxk
    Jan 29, 2021
    2
    El titulo de "Sucesor espiritual de Silent Hill" le queda muy grande, es una historia que te intenta envolver y provocarte terror pero solo queda en un intento, dando como resultado un juego genérico indie de los que te puedes encontrar en Steam, a su favor realmente me gusto el manejo de la cámara y los puzzles semejantes a los viejos "Survival Horror", pediría un rembolso? Si por supuesto.
  24. mauro9797
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    Juego con demasiado hype prometiendo que seria de lo mejor que seria mejor que los silent hill y al final ni uno ni otro, es otro juego mediocre mas que lo olvidaras mañana
  25. ZabuzaUku
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Un juego muy bueno, sinceramente aunque no sea lo mejor debido a que es un juego AA, aún así tiene bastante que ofrecer, se entiende laa limitaciones gráficas al no tener un presupuesto abismal, pero da un buen dabor de boca de lo que se trae en manos Microsoft, sin duda un buen aperitivo mientras se vienen los peces gordos a casa. Adiós, piperos imbéciles
  26. Leogmz
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    No me parece mal juego, lo malo es que los piperos y la prensa lo trata mal por no haber salido en otra plataforma. Saludos a venta y reparacion de consolas
  27. Thiagocritc
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    Graphic mediucre game more or less and nothing too much that other games have presented before at the time of PS1, since games with the same budget are much better
  28. BlackGhost19200
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Buen Juego, No era lo que esperaba ya que Microsoft lo presentaba como la gran cosa...
    Pero ahora que sé que es un juego AA estoy satisfecho, en tanto a gráficos no sorprende mucho pero está bien, miedo más o menos, pero en cuanto a puzzles y historia se la rifaron
  29. ALEXX84290
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    El juego me sorprendió para bien y para mal en partes iguales, si bien el juego me gustó en ambientación e historia, me resulta un tanto repetitivo y el apartado gráfico está bien, pues la resolución, almenos en mi caso, estuvo fluctuante unas cuantas veces. Nada que no se sepa. Sin embargo es una grata sorpresa encontrarlo en game pass
  30. Testament
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a different game from the conventional, it is visually pleasing and it is the best that the green team has had. The best of the game are the aspects of particles and details when playing, the reflection of the lights handles them quite well and gives a quite colorful appearance.… Expand
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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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