Scorn
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Adventure, FPP, science fiction, survival horror, horror, crowdfunding, indie games, action adventure, singleplayer
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A first-person science fiction horror action game heavily inspired by the works of H.R. Giger, the creator of the xenomorph from the Alien franchise. Scorn takes the players to an unreal world that balances on the verge of dream and reality. It consists of several open locations joined together, built almost exclusively from organic material; each one is characterized by different style and a unique set of logic puzzles.
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Scorn Review: An Unsettling Journey
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Videos and Screens
[1:04] Scorn launch trailer (PS5)
[1:14] Scorn PS5 trailer
Gamepressure Review
Scorn
Scorn throws you into a world filled with grotesque imagery and expects you to figure your way forward. Its lack of direction creates a wonderful feeling of dread, but it can become a maddening experience for some.
The main pros of the game
- Visuals and Art Direction: The game is praised for its stunning graphics and unique art style, heavily inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzis3aw Beksinski. Many users described it as a masterpiece of visual design.
- Atmosphere: The immersive and disturbing atmosphere is highlighted as a key strength, creating a sense of tension and intrigue that draws players into the game world.
- Complex Puzzles: While some found them frustrating, many players appreciated the challenging puzzles that required thought and exploration, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Open to Interpretation: The lack of a clear narrative allows players to interpret the story and world in their own way, which some found appealing.
- Sound Design: The sound effects and ambient audio contribute significantly to the overall experience, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.
The main cons of the game
- Combat Mechanics: The combat is frequently described as clunky and poorly executed, with many players feeling that it detracted from the overall experience. Some suggested that combat should have been entirely removed.
- Short Length: Several reviews noted that the game is quite short, often completed in around 5-10 hours, which left players wanting more content.
- Lack of Guidance: The game?s minimal UI and absence of clear objectives can lead to confusion and frustration, making it difficult for some players to progress.
- Technical Issues: Some players experienced bugs and performance issues, such as stuttering and problems with texture streaming.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Engaging Combat: Many users expressed a desire for improved combat mechanics or a complete removal of combat elements in favor of a more puzzle-focused experience.
- Longer Gameplay: Players wished for additional content or longer gameplay to justify the price, with some suggesting that the game could benefit from more puzzles or story elements.
- Difficulty Settings: The absence of difficulty settings was noted, with players wanting options to adjust combat and puzzle difficulty to better suit their preferences.
- Clearer Objectives or Maps: Users suggested that the game would benefit from some form of guidance, such as a map or hints, to help navigate its complex environments.
Summary
- Overall, Scorn is viewed as a visually stunning and atmospheric experience that is not for everyone, particularly due to its challenging puzzles, clunky combat, and short length.
Summary generated on:
GAMERS Score
Average score from 250 votes. 231 players anticipated the game.
Scorn Description
Scorn is a first person action game for PC that combines horror and science fiction genres. It was mostly inspired by the works of a Swiss painter, H.R. Giger, the creator of the xenomorph from the Alien series. The title was developed by a remote indie studio, Eb Software from Belgrade, Serbia. Despite the failure at the crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter, the developers managed to secure funding necessary to complete their game and release it for PC in two interconnected parts.
Mechanics
The gameplay of Scorn is based on the idea of throwing the player into an alien, unreal world that balances on the verge of dream and reality, similarly to productions of Frictional Games (SOMA, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, or the Penumbra series). While playing, we traverse several open regions joined together, built almost entirely from organic material. Each of them is characterized not only by different style but also a unique set of puzzles and characters. The game, first and foremost, puts an emphasis on the dense atmosphere and exploration that plays an incredibly important role since it can change the further course of the story. There are also numerous logic puzzles to solve where players must manipulate various fancy machines and switches.
As we progress in the game, the protagonist we control gradually masters new skills and finds a number of useful items and weapons that, similarly to the game’s world, are built of organic material, and their appearance can be really disturbing. Combat is not essential means to an end, though. We must also apply different tactics, especially given the fact that ammunition is severely limited. What’s interesting, not every encountered character is hostile towards us; depending on the current mood, they may ignore us or try to tear us to pieces, which forces us to constantly stay vigilant at every step.
Technical aspects
Scorn for PC is powered by Unreal Engine 4, an advanced engine that provides high-quality visual experience. The game’s main distinguishing feature is a unique graphic style that is clearly inspired not only by the abovementioned H.R. Giger but also the artworks of Zdzislaw Beksinski and the movie works of David Cronenberg. What’s interesting, the production features no film cutscenes — the entire story is told solely on the basis of the game engine. In order to empower immersion, the developers did not implement a classical HUD interface, thanks to which we are not distracted by useless information.
Last updated on August 9, 2016
Scorn Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 14, 2022
PlayStation 5 October 3, 2023
Xbox Series X/S October 14, 2022
Developer: Ebb Software
Publisher: Ebb Software
Age restrictions: 18+
Scorn System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, 50 GB SSD, Windows 10
Recommended: Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2070 or better, 50 GB SSD, Windows 10/11
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