Bloober Team does well to keep things taut all the way to the end, but there's a frustrating amount of untapped potential beneath its gameplay gimmicks and art direction...
Published: 2021-02-04, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: Since its debut title Layers of Fear released in 2015, Polish developer Bloober Team has created an impressive run of spooky commercial hits, including the Cyberpunk detective horror Observer, and the well-received Blair Witch game from a couple of years...
A gorgeous, soviet-era world to explore that's drenched in atmosphere, The split-reality mechanic is a bold and innovative approach to horror, Marianne is a strong and sympathetic heroine, Haunting sountrack propels the scares further,
Different realities are never explored to their full potential, Narrative is muddled and fails to execute on its themes, Tries and fails to imitate many survival horror classics,
The Medium is an enjoyable survival horror that's held back by a lacklustre narrative and a signature mechanic that never reaches its full potential.Even with Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka's score ringing across its twisted soviet world, Bloober Team...
Gripping story with plenty of twists, Fixed camera gives retro horror vibes, Doesn't rely on jumpscares, Score elevates atmosphere, Terrifying and unique adversary
Can be hard to keep track of story, Loses pacing near the end, May be too linear for some
(Image credit: Bloober Team)The Medium is smarter than your average horror game. Rather than relying on jump scares for cheap thrills, it does a brilliant job of slowly building an atmosphere that has you on edge throughout. But this isn't a game that is...
Abstract: The nights are still coming in early this January lockdown, and the end of winter is a perfect time to depart the horrors of this reality for those of another. So I spent three nights playing The Medium, Bloober Team's latest dread-inducing, otherworldly...
Published: 2021-01-27, Author: Alan , review by: stuff.tv
Intriguing setting and great visuals, Emotionally involving story, Fixed camera and puzzles evoke classic horror games
It's no Silent Hill, and not scary, Dual reality system often feels like a gimmick, Boring action and stealth sections
As the first real next-gen exclusive for Xbox Series X, The Medium is technically an impressive accomplishment that rarely makes the most of its presentation meaningfully, while lacking the features of the classic horror games it's inspired by. As a Game...
Published: 2021-09-24, Author: Adam , review by: nookgaming.com
Overall, The Medium left me with feelings of general frustration. Not at the quality of the game, or the mechanics themselves, but the length of the ride. The game is simply too long and the vast majority of my issues are a result of the core game growing...
Published: 2021-09-15, Author: Richard , review by: gamingtrend.com
Incredible graphics, Unique dual-reality gameplay, Creative use of the PS5's dualsense controller
Fixed camera angles, Occasional stiff animation
The Medium proves to be an interesting look into the human psyche, one that attempts to figure out why individuals are the way they are, while still stating that your past does not excuse your current actions. I greatly enjoyed my time in Marianne's shoes...