The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

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  1. red_shining
    Jul 14, 2023
    7
    Medium is a great game, for the most part I really enjoyed it.

    The downsides were that it was very slow paced - for a lot of it the character was slowly walking through the coridors. There was a run option but it wasn't much faster than the slow paced walking. The game only leads you one way and locks you in the areas so you don't get a lot of freedom in that sense. The puzzles were    Medium is a great game, for the most part I really enjoyed it.

    The downsides were that it was very slow paced - for a lot of it the character was slowly walking through the coridors. There was a run option but it wasn't much faster than the slow paced walking.

    The game only leads you one way and locks you in the areas so you don't get a lot of freedom in that sense. The puzzles were quite simple and I wish there was more to explore and find.

    The video bits were quite long as well, sometimes I wasn't sure if I was playing a game or watching a movie. I think the the proportions there are 50/50.

    Back to focusing on positives - the storyline is great and the graphics are amazing. The feel of the whole place was fantastic. I would love another Medium game from the creators - maybe the characters could move a tiny bit faster though? :)    … Expand
  2. Lordbit4735
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Me gusta, jugabilidad buenas, mecanicas interesantes, tal vez su historia mejorable, pero no mala.
  3. Rul00
    Feb 8, 2023
    6
    Lo esperé con mucha ansia hasta que salió en el Game Pass. Tenía mucho hype, pero al acabarlo me quedé a medias. Aunque gráficamente llama la atención, las mecánicas son muy simples y la historia es mediocre.
  4. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    3
    Me es totalmente indiferente. Es un juego de chicas. No me gustan las chicas protagonistas.
  5. Lroman1980
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Amazing game. Absolutely blown away. If your a fan of Silent Hill then your in for a treat. My kids got me this for Christmas and I'm enjoying it immensely. On PS5 you get the visual upgrade compared to the XboxSeriesX version and the Haptic feedback immersion. A must play.
  6. tom974
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    This is a must try game at least, much more with the Gamepass availability. Magnificient settings, beautiful scenery, heartbreaking story, and the dual screen mechanic is clever though underexploited. the overall game could have gone further than its globally basic gameplay and that's what keeps it from a higher rating. The lack of chapter selection when there's so many collectibles to getThis is a must try game at least, much more with the Gamepass availability. Magnificient settings, beautiful scenery, heartbreaking story, and the dual screen mechanic is clever though underexploited. the overall game could have gone further than its globally basic gameplay and that's what keeps it from a higher rating. The lack of chapter selection when there's so many collectibles to get is a shame also. The ground is solid there for a sequel.… Expand
  7. TheRaisk
    Nov 17, 2022
    6
    Multidimensional horror and deep storytelling merge into a fixed-camera third person adventure called The Medium. The dual-world idea is interesting the first two times, but it get monotonous over time. Graphically and technically it meets the current gen expectations but fails to shine in any aspect. The atmosphere the game creates is remarkable and really immersive, but the gameplayMultidimensional horror and deep storytelling merge into a fixed-camera third person adventure called The Medium. The dual-world idea is interesting the first two times, but it get monotonous over time. Graphically and technically it meets the current gen expectations but fails to shine in any aspect. The atmosphere the game creates is remarkable and really immersive, but the gameplay feels a little bit clunky. If you enjoyed horror games, do not hesitate to give it a try!… Expand
  8. Jherra
    Nov 1, 2022
    6
    The game is worth a try if you are into these kind of games. Graphics and Gameplay both pretty good.
  9. Summoneren
    Oct 25, 2022
    8
    It's a bit complicated. The game was not what I expected. It wasn't nearly as scary as I hoped, nor did I didn't find a ton of mystery or reasons to revisit. But overall, It was a great story told through a simple and short playthrough.

    Some short sequences are scary, you get a ton of information and detail if you search in the correct places. The controls were nice for the type of game    It's a bit complicated. The game was not what I expected. It wasn't nearly as scary as I hoped, nor did I didn't find a ton of mystery or reasons to revisit. But overall, It was a great story told through a simple and short playthrough.

    Some short sequences are scary, you get a ton of information and detail if you search in the correct places. The controls were nice for the type of game it was.

    I think the only reason why I'd give this game a lower rating than 8 would be that the trailers and information were a bit misleading. It's not a scary game, it's more of a detective story-telling game with some scary elements.    … Expand
  10. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics:9/10
    Music: 9/10
    Replay: 7/10
    Buying Advice: 7/10
  11. d3uzZ
    May 28, 2022
    5
    Единственное, что есть в этой игре - это искусство и атмосфера. Картинка была великолепна с первой минуты и до самого конца.

    Двойной мир - отличная идея, которая просто не работала. Через час разработчики отправляют вас в "другой мир" без этого разделенного экрана и полностью уничтожают свою собственную функцию. Головоломки? Нет, просто идем вперед, никаких секретных мест. Вообще    Единственное, что есть в этой игре - это искусство и атмосфера. Картинка была великолепна с первой минуты и до самого конца.

    Двойной мир - отличная идея, которая просто не работала. Через час разработчики отправляют вас в "другой мир" без этого разделенного экрана и полностью уничтожают свою собственную функцию.

    Головоломки? Нет, просто идем вперед, никаких секретных мест.

    Вообще ничего нового, перенятый опыт из Resident Evil или Silent Hill, выглядит максимально не к месту.    … Expand
  12. pizzastation
    May 26, 2022
    1
    The music in this game is amazing
    creature design is good
    but cheap human model and animation

    The bloober team has evolved from a walking simulator
    but This time started a boring hide and seek
    Will they play with a stick next time?
  13. Gam1ngH3ro15
    May 21, 2022
    7
    7 for me. Good graphics and mediocre story. But that's about it. Decent pickup.
  14. 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.
  15. vgolev
    Mar 5, 2022
    2
    Just another eastern eu game. No story, no good mechanics, no optimization. I glad I played in gamepass, and didn't have to buy it.
  16. Serx79
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    unplayable game on release from company that are super politically engaged.
  17. Ewerton_World
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    O jogo é legal, mas combina mais com quem curte jogos focado em história e narrativas, esse jogo tem uma jogabilidade simples, não tem combates, tem muitos puzzles e possúi alguns problemas de otimização mas nada que atrapalhe
  18. shaggybeast
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    The Medium by Bloober Team reaches great heights in its unique cinematic camera angles and its mature story but unfortunately falls where gameplay is concerned. Bloober Team has created a uniquely oppressive atmosphere that lends itself well to the dark and mature story they're telling, and they tell it surprisingly well. The voice actors all do a stellar job in portraying their charactersThe Medium by Bloober Team reaches great heights in its unique cinematic camera angles and its mature story but unfortunately falls where gameplay is concerned. Bloober Team has created a uniquely oppressive atmosphere that lends itself well to the dark and mature story they're telling, and they tell it surprisingly well. The voice actors all do a stellar job in portraying their characters and conveying the varying emotions that drive the story. The major selling point of The Medium, that being the split world is beautifully portrayed. Both the real and spirit world are stunning to look at, as if they were taken straight from the paintings of Zdzislaw Beksinski. There are however some moments in the game where textures take too long to load that did take me out of the experience slightly but this can be excused as the game is also trying to render two synced worlds at once. Another immersion breaker but one that can also be overlooked is the facial animations that do appear quite stiff in most circumstances, this is however a AA game so I can understand. Probably the biggest letdown for me was the gameplay side of things. I would've appreciated at least a little bit of combat and more interaction with the world. There are moments throughout that just had me running back and forth that would have been enriched further with some combat, possibly against smaller enemy types, but this is just my opinion. To end on a more positive note, I must say another big standout of the game was the music and sound design. It managed to be both haunting and emotional, it did after all come from a legendary composer. Overall, The Medium pleasantly surprised me and I hope that this victory from Bloober Team means that they aren't done with the world of The Medium. There's so much potential for a sequel that I hope is coming.… Expand
  19. Nikitos_Sen
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    Всегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людям хорошие эмоции…что студия будет наказывать обычных людей за решения принятые правительством! Раз игровая студия решила вмешаться в политику, то и оценку она получит не за игру!Всегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людям хорошие эмоции…что студия будет наказывать обычных людей за решения принятые правительством! Раз игровая студия решила вмешаться в политику, то и оценку она получит не за игру!
  20. jorge108
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Buen juego, a la altura de un buen triller psicológico. Adictivo por su historia, puzzles moderados a simples y un poco de acción.
  21. GuzmanEconomist
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Jugué la versión de series s y va muy fluida a excepción de 2 partes donde si se caía el Frame como a 10 fps, sin embargo es una experiencia buena, ya hacia falta un juego lineal que contara una buena historia.
  22. 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.
  23. ProfAmateur
    Feb 16, 2022
    6
    German first, English below.
    Das Spiel ist ähnlich wie Resident Evil oder Control, aber ohne Waffen. Man muss deshalb auch nicht auf das Ressourcenmanagement achten. Die Kamera-Winkel/Ansicht ist stets fixiert. Es gibt diverse Rätsel, welche aber nicht so schwer zu lösen sind (ausser am Schluss).
    + Idee mit der Parallelwelt gefällt mir + Gruselige Momente mit einigen Jump Scares -    German first, English below.
    Das Spiel ist ähnlich wie Resident Evil oder Control, aber ohne Waffen. Man muss deshalb auch nicht auf das Ressourcenmanagement achten. Die Kamera-Winkel/Ansicht ist stets fixiert. Es gibt diverse Rätsel, welche aber nicht so schwer zu lösen sind (ausser am Schluss).
    + Idee mit der Parallelwelt gefällt mir
    + Gruselige Momente mit einigen Jump Scares
    - hochauflösende Objekte werden nachgeladen
    - Übergange Cutscenes zu Gameplay zu hackelig (im Gameplay sind die Charakter-Animationen ziemlich steif).
    - Einige Momente der Unklarheit, z. B. muss man Sekundenbruchteile nach der Cutscene von einem Gegner fliehen und stirbt gleich. Das passiert mehrmals bis man versteht, was das Spiel von einem will.
    Fazit: Das Spiel eignet sich gut für den Einstieg ins Horror-Genre. Wer mit einigen technischen und spielerischen Schwächen leben kann, ist damit gut bedient.

    The game is similar to Resident Evil or Control, but without weapons. Therefore, you don't have to pay attention to resource management. The camera angle/view is always fixed. There are several puzzles, but they are not that hard to solve (except at the end).
    + I like the idea with the parallel world
    + Scary moments with some jump scares
    - high resolution objects are reloaded
    - Transitions cutscenes to gameplay too choppy (ingame character animations are pretty stiff).
    - Some moments of ambiguity, for example you have to flee from an enemy a split second after the cutscene and you die right away. This happens several times until you understand what the game wants from you.
    Conclusion: The game is well suited for an entry into the horror genre. If you can live with some technical and gameplay weaknesses, you will be well served.    … Expand
  24. Szymon1111
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Uwielbiam tą grę za jej wspaniała fabułę i za to jak jest opowiedziana i dzięki bardzo dużej immersji można się dobrze wczuć a z sekwencjami z potworem gra utrzymuje napięcie. Gra nie jest może najstraszniejszą grą ale są momenty w których można nieźle się wystraszyć no i klimat tego miejsca i jego historia coś wspaniałego. Gra ma dużo dobrych aspektów ale są też wady czyli np praca kameryUwielbiam tą grę za jej wspaniała fabułę i za to jak jest opowiedziana i dzięki bardzo dużej immersji można się dobrze wczuć a z sekwencjami z potworem gra utrzymuje napięcie. Gra nie jest może najstraszniejszą grą ale są momenty w których można nieźle się wystraszyć no i klimat tego miejsca i jego historia coś wspaniałego. Gra ma dużo dobrych aspektów ale są też wady czyli np praca kamery która ustawia się w koncie i tam pozostaje aż nie przejdziemy dalej i gra potrafi być nudna w pewnych momentach kiedy nic się nie dzieje a my szukamy jakiegoś przedmiotu no i też nieraz trzeba lizać ściany żeby znaleśc jakieś przedmiot ale gra broni się dobrymi sekwencjami zawierającymi akcje.… Expand
  25. DrZomboid
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Good looking game, reminds me od Syberia, Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
    Not so great but solid 7
  26. BradMorgan
    Jan 18, 2022
    4
    Maybe it just wasn't my type of game but The Medium was a let down for me. The opening and ending were strong in terms of story, but everything in between was a long stretched adventure tied together by collectables and short sequences. The controls were poor and the gameplay mechanics remained very basic. It amzed me hoe slow the character ’runs’, even when in danger. I would also haveMaybe it just wasn't my type of game but The Medium was a let down for me. The opening and ending were strong in terms of story, but everything in between was a long stretched adventure tied together by collectables and short sequences. The controls were poor and the gameplay mechanics remained very basic. It amzed me hoe slow the character ’runs’, even when in danger. I would also have liked to see more locations. Within this genre there are really better games to play and I would therefore not recommend this game.

    Pros:
    - Vibe
    - Beginning and ending

    Cons:
    - Controls
    - Art style (personal of course)
    - Locations
    - Trophies achievements every minute    … Expand
  27. Piter25pl
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Świetna historia. Piękny game play. Niepowtarzalny klimat, jak dla mnie pozycja obowiązkowa.… Expand
  28. Anonimo_007
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    Eu detestei o jogo, de longe um dos piores jogos do xbox game studios que Eu Já Vi , Um Jogo de 8° geração de Vídeo Game não consegue manter em 60 fps , a jogabilidade é lamentável a câmera não me agrada é quando abre a tela dos 2 mundos o fps despenca pra 20 fps a imagem vai pra 2K E não tem nenhum momento com ray tracing realmente lamentavel
  29. Kingkaszii13
    Dec 14, 2021
    8
    Cudowne odwzorowanie Polski z lat 70, miła fabuła trzymająca w napięciu. Bardzo dobrze się bawiłem podczas gry, lecz w pewnym momencie nie ma się już ochoty podchodzić do gry ponieważ zaczyna się robić oczywista i nudna, ale potem powraca ciekawość i chęć gry do samego końca historii
  30. m0renomatico
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Excelente historia con una narrativa envolvente, solo creo que pudo tener graficos más de nueva generación y controles más comodos.
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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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