The Medium

 Xbox Series X
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1388 Ratings

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  1. rubensmiranda
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game with great narrative. Probably the most beautiful third-person fixed camera game ever made. The oppressive atmosphere of the game is incredible
  2. KynDjariN123
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Well after having finished The medium in a Series X and having played it all in one session I will give you my little review:
    GRAPHICS:
    While the graphics do not show to be optimal for a game that opens the generation for Xbox series, we have to remember that it is already a demanding game for having to render two complete worlds with two completely different aspects, each with its own    Well after having finished The medium in a Series X and having played it all in one session I will give you my little review:
    GRAPHICS:
    While the graphics do not show to be optimal for a game that opens the generation for Xbox series, we have to remember that it is already a demanding game for having to render two complete worlds with two completely different aspects, each with its own assets, animations and sounds.
    STORY:
    From now on I tell you, it is a story that hooked me from the call that Marianne receives at the beginning of the game, all that atmosphere of mystery that surrounds the game is captivating, during the whole journey had me thinking about what could happen in the following minutes, the story has some good plot twists that tell in a progressive way and do not drop it all at once as it is customary in current similar games, also managing to convey quite strong feelings through the use of a well done work of voice actors.
    ART AND MUSIC:
    The artistic aspect is one of the strong points that The medium achieves in its maximum splendor, having a trapping atmosphere and with an environment in which you breathe anguish and suspense in equal parts and the music that comes from hand Akira Yamaoka accompanies and finishes giving life to that paranormal environment in which you feel that there is always someone looking at you either from the physical world as the afterlife.
    TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
    The game suffers from frame drops in very specific sections and this is mostly due to the bad use of short term storage memories (RAM) that the game has, in resolution issues I saw some sudden and extremely short drops in resolution being the minimum I witnessed of 900p ( on an Xbox series S) and did not last much more than 2 seconds and the Poppin that affects objects or cards that is appreciated when interacting with one of these objects, these three problems can be easily solved with a couple of patches.
    CONCLUSIONS:
    The medium is a game which exceeded my expectations despite some minimal technical errors that the game has, being a solid game and that they put love and dedication behind it.    … Expand
  3. Xavier1415
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Great story. Great graphics the game is just an amazing work of art. good job bloober team
  4. JGGamer97
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Surprised at how engaging this game is! The visuals are gorgeous and the soundtrack is haunting and the creepiness and the scares are real. This is THE GAME to fill the Silent Hill void. Would love to see DLC expansions with new characters and new locations with new powers. Bravo XBOX and Bloober Team!
  5. PolarBard
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    I found The Medium to be an incredibly unique experience that I fully enjoyed playing through. It’s horror, but not too much. It’s profound, though not always. It’s compelling, a lot of the time. Great, but not perfect, components are rolled together in a package that is ultimately elevated by the novel dual-world gameplay mechanic and stunning world design. The Medium leaves me wantingI found The Medium to be an incredibly unique experience that I fully enjoyed playing through. It’s horror, but not too much. It’s profound, though not always. It’s compelling, a lot of the time. Great, but not perfect, components are rolled together in a package that is ultimately elevated by the novel dual-world gameplay mechanic and stunning world design. The Medium leaves me wanting more from Bloober Team, as the package here, though tight, is a tad bare.… Expand
  6. willdapod
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    I write this as someone who would call have called themselves a Silent Hill if the series was just the original 4 and a huge horror fan. In recent years the western developed Silent Hill's have all be terrible, this could be the best western developed "Silent Hill". The Medium is a really solid game that was just too small in scope. The Medium is a mix of classic original Silent Hill andI write this as someone who would call have called themselves a Silent Hill if the series was just the original 4 and a huge horror fan. In recent years the western developed Silent Hill's have all be terrible, this could be the best western developed "Silent Hill". The Medium is a really solid game that was just too small in scope. The Medium is a mix of classic original Silent Hill and modern Outlast kind of horror. There's no way to fight back against the monsters...but that's because there's only really one and he shows up , occasionally and usually for a quick chase scene. While the monster is genuinely creepy and Troy Baker's performance is incredibly creepy he is underused.

    Don't let this dissuade you though The Medium builds an excellent atmosphere with gorgeous visuals and environment design however it is just too small in scope and linear. What the game takes from Silent Hill; the dual realities, the atmosphere, the puzzling, it does really well but it doesn't take enough. The game needed to be bigger, imagine rather than just exploring the one hotel(a very small part of it) and the few surrounding areas (again very linear areas). If you could explore the entire complex freely like a smaller Silent Hill town the game would have been so much better, the linearity of the game is a major negative of the game as there's only ever one path to follow apart from one or two sections where you have a choice to go left or right.

    Without going into it the story is really interesting and well told and kept me hooked right until the end. The framing alone makes me want to see this expanded in a sequel if it's at all possible that is bigger in all ways.

    Another way that the game could have been improved is if there were more puzzles, the only two puzzles that take more than a second to work out are right at the end and while they're really cool and interesting they're not that hard. This is a major miss from the game.

    A final improvement I would make is really go into the dual world gameplay, imagine if when you arrive at the hotel instead of seeing sadness as this broken destroyed child, you see them as a normal child (think Laura in Silent Hill 2) helping you through the game for a while and then when you phase into the other world you see her for what she really is.

    I can understand why they didn't have smaller enemies in the game, the tight linear environments wouldn't have made combat very satisfying and would have frustrated more than anything. Simply adding more enemies into the game, giving players a way to fight back against them, treating The Maw as a more "Pyramid Head" figure and expanding the areas would have worked wonders for the game.

    However for what the game is it is a fantastic atmospheric experience and the best Silent Hill game since Silent Hill 3. Possibly one of the best horror experiences in a long time, I don't think the Outlast series is a very good horror experience and The Medium doesn't need a first person camera restricting views to be creepy. Minus a few issues and technical flaws the game is a really good if small experience.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Mpmultyplayer
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Uma gameplay nostálgica , um gráfico bonito n é mil maravilhas más é bonito , os cenários são bem feitos , a música nem se fala ( incrível ) eu gostei da história , dos personagens , do final de tudo más o jogo peca em Gameplay, e no custo que é um pouco elevado por isso eu acho que é uma boa opção jogar no gamepass antes de comprar...
  9. thedarklegend20
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is extremely immersive and this is not a extremely scary games it's one of those type of games where u appreciate the enviroment and levels art style with a thriller narrative The other world part of the game looks gorgeous and this runs grogeous on series x I would recommend it if you're looking for a chill layback experience that will keep you hooked with its story
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. ExpertOperator
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Great narrative. The photographic direction is fantastic. It isn't for every kind of players.
  14. GAMEDAYYT
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    well after a long time a true horror game and its camera angles remind me of the Silent Hill 1 game. The Game sounds stunning while playing with 7.1 headphones. Try to play the game with Vsync on as I found some screen tiring always while playing on the ultra setting on my RTX 2060. you can watch the benchmark video here https://youtu.be/AsjcS2Rw1qU .

    My Ratings Graphics - 7 Story - 9    well after a long time a true horror game and its camera angles remind me of the Silent Hill 1 game. The Game sounds stunning while playing with 7.1 headphones. Try to play the game with Vsync on as I found some screen tiring always while playing on the ultra setting on my RTX 2060. you can watch the benchmark video here https://youtu.be/AsjcS2Rw1qU .

    My Ratings
    Graphics - 7
    Story - 9
    gameplay - 7    … Expand
  15. NonstopCeCe84
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    It's a really emersive and beautiful game. It's a nice game to have for free on gamepass
  16. Ryangthemang
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Cool world, cool story, only reason a lot of people have issues is because they were expecting a silent hill clone from the beginning. Which is unrealistic and unfair to this game. Take it as it is and you will have a great experience.
  17. Jotaroberto
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Ótimo jogo, imersivo e inovador, alguns problemas com otimização devem ser relevados. Já não aguentava mais as mesmices dos jogos de terror em casas escuras abrindo e fechando portas e tomando sustos previsíveis.
  18. Superswans117
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Great story and gorgeous visuals and a great homage to classic horror games
  19. Nbc070505
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Super gra.Poza sporadycznymi spadkami klatek w grze nie ma większych błędów. Wspaniała historia i zaskakujące zakończenie.Polecam
  20. RafaInbox
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Jogo excelente. Boa narrativa, gráficos e trilha sonora absurdos. Pra quem ama silient Hill e o jogo de câmera dos antigos jogos de terror esse jogo é obrigatório. Muito nostálgico. Excelente game de terror/suspense.
  21. RendyP
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    For what is worth this game is very good. Story is amazing and this game has next gen graphics - forest is mind blowing and looks better than forest IRL. Music 10/10. And I like that this game is short because I don't like 30 hours games with 20 hours of cut scenes.
  22. 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
  23. Terceira
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    I love the history and gameplay.
    Fantastic game with great narrative. Probably the most beautiful third-person fixed camera game ever made. The oppressive atmosphere of the game is incredible!
  24. BrunoCristian
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Its denifitely a fantastic game. Brings a new air to survival horrors, with nostalgic gameplay and intense story. A masterpiece and a MUST PLAY. Congratulations to the team and thank you for this.
  25. 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
  26. Marlim
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Great game with compelling atmosphere narrative, and good graphics on my Xbox Series X. A true Silent hill sucessor
  27. Leocook29
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    great horror game, very reminiscent of old games with a mix of games nowadays the mechanics of divided worlds and very fun and interesting, but it can still be better explored, the icing on the cake, is really part of the soundtrack and plot that are incredible
  28. RANC047
    Jan 30, 2021
    6
    Very strong first half of the game. It just drags in the last half and ultimately falls flat at the end. Great concept though. The game just doesn't know where to end. Pretty much the same problem Bloober Team had with The Blair Witch.
  29. kashaunargrett4
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This game is truly outstanding, and I am thrilled to experience the psychological-horror.
  30. venancioak
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Perfect survival horror. Mistura de silent Hill com resident evil, atmosfera ótima
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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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