Scorn reaps the full range of ratings from Metacritic, from top ratings to flop scores.
Tastes are known to differ. The horror game Scorn knows how to provoke with its grotesque depiction of body horror in the style of HR Giger. The international ratings at Metacritic show that this is not well received by everyone. From praise to scathing reviews, everything is represented this time.
In our test we explain what Scorn is (and what it is not) and for whom it is really suitable:
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What do other game magazines say? Why does the horror adventure cover such a wide range of ratings? You can find out what is internationally praised and criticized here.
From top to flop everything is included
There is maximum disagreement in the international ratings for Scorn. From 20 to 100 points everything is included. There are currently a total of 53 reviews of the horror adventure on Metacritic, the one Meta score of 72 result. By the way, the user score is 6.8.
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That’s what the international tests say
Most of the international reviews of Scorn are positive. J.R. Waugh von Attack of the Fanboy even goes so far as to give the horror game full marks:
Scorn is a special experience […]. It’s a gory, surreal, provocative immersion in difficult or even taboo subjects. It is beautifully designed and optimized to near perfection. The themes and the graphics of the game are demanding and extremely mature, but implemented with a lot of sensitivity.
In his review of Scorn concludes Ted Litchfield von PC Gamer to the praise, but criticizes the game’s somewhat frustrating checkpoints and awards an 80 for the horror adventure:
Put simply: Scorn rocks! […] Scorn presents something that is intentionally artistically disturbing: a truly alien world that by turns surprised, disgusted, and genuinely moved me. […] Despite checkpoint quirks and only five hours of gameplay, Scorn is worth $40 in my opinion. It’s eye-catching, unique, and represents something I really want from more triple-A developers […] would like: good ideas that can take their course […].
Felix Schuetz from PC Games awards a 7 out of 10 and says that Scorn as a video game “is a bit caught between two chairs”, but in the end he was pleasantly surprised:
Scorn is miles away from being »suitable for the masses«, which is also due to the high violence and disgust factor. […] Anyone who expects a full-fledged shooter will certainly not be happy with the game, it doesn’t really qualify as a pure adventure and for story lovers the whole thing might just be too cryptic.
Leana Hafer from IGN criticizes the frustrating fights in Scorn, but was also surprised by the horror experience and also awards a 70:
If Scorn were longer than it is, that would have been too much. But the fact that it’s a short sprint through the spooky and surreal makes it memorable and satisfying. […] It’s an uncomfortable, sometimes confusing experience from start to finish. And yet I don’t regret getting involved.
The test shows that Scorn, with its extravagant style, cryptic story, complex puzzles and perverse depictions, cannot convince everyone Dalton Cooper for Game Rant. He awards only 20 points and thus the lowest rating at Metacritic. His verdict on the horror game is scathing:
Quitting Scorn does not leave players with a sense of satisfaction; it’s not scary and it’s not fun. Most will be glad it’s over, and at least it’s mercifully short. […] Scorn gives players absolutely no reason to play it again, and frankly, there’s not much reason to play it even once.
Among other things, Dalton Cooper criticizes Scorn’s body horror, which, although impressive and terrible in the first acts, loses more and more of its effect over time. He also notes that the player cannot develop an emotional bond with the protagonist and therefore provides no motive for his actions.
What do you think of the international opinions? Have you tried Scorn yourself? If so, how do you like the horror adventure? Are you also positively surprised like many testers? Or did you expect something completely different? Write it to us in the comments!
