Platforms
- PCJan 28, 20218.1playscore7.546 Critics9.036.9K Players
- PlayStation 5Sep 3, 20217.8playscore7.724 Critics8.01.82K Players
- Xbox Series X|SJan 28, 20218.0playscore7.466 Critics9.031.6K Players
- Nintendo SwitchJun 29, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
118 critic reviews · 18 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- All in all, The Medium is a good game, but not revolutionary and certainly not the new king of the genre. The story and atmosphere will stay with you long after finishing it, but the gameplay has a lot of room for improvement.
Cosmin Vasile · Nov 07, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Its ideas – along with the nostalgic feeling that a new fixed camera angle game brings are worth giving the game a try if you do make sure to use headphones for a fairly better experience, but its flaws, lack of replayability value – and short duration aren’t worth full price, for current gamepass users it’s definitely an interesting game to check out.
Danny Cruzatty · Sep 30, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Medium shows that the best horror games don’t solely need to rely on jumpscares and clichés. Instead, Bloober Team has crafted an unnerving psychological horror bolstered by its unsettling characters, tailor-made score and often unpredictable story. However, pacing issues in the latter part of the game makes it difficult at times to keep up with the narrative and at times it felt like the game was too linear.
Vic Hood · Sep 27, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - With each game they release, Bloober Team continues to make strides, and The Medium is another such step. It has an intriguing story with intriguing characters. The game also has a nifty mix of old and new gameplaying elements.
Lou Sytsma · Sep 22, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - 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.
Richard Allen · Sep 15, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The Medium is an amazing game, no matter what platform you play it on. The PS5 version has a few added immersive touches thanks to the DualSense support, but the longer loading times compared to other platforms may cause some annoyance when you’re bad at stealth or chasing sequences. Nonetheless, the story, the atmosphere, the sound design, and the gameplay in general, make this one of the best next-gen titles out there. We are very much looking forward to Bloober Team’s next project and hope it can equal the quality of this one.
Ibuki · Sep 10, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - It isn’t a bad game. Far from it. There were several intense moments that spooked me and imagery that piqued my interest. It just a niche experience that doesn’t really wind up being memorable.
Jarren Navarrete · Sep 09, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Like many horror games before it, it fails to balance its tension with certain gameplay mechanics that can turn from fear to frustration pretty quickly, but these are spaced out enough that it never ruined the experience wholesale. For any horror fans looking for a Silent Hill-esque game to fill that ominous void, The Medium will at least scratch that itch.
Chandler Wood · Sep 07, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Bloober Team meshes all of these elements together to draw players further into The Medium's world than the Xbox/PC versions were capable of, elevating an already enjoyable experience to new heights. It stands to reason that the PS5 version of The Medium is the ideal way to experience Marianne's dual-reality adventures, and PlayStation 5 owners that enjoy horror games should definitely check the game out.
Mason Teague · Sep 07, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The game’s arrival on the PlayStation 5 has been a long time coming. But thankfully, it was well worth the wait. With its unique dual-world gameplay mechanics and gripping narrative, The Medium is yet another macabre masterpiece from the talent at Bloober Team. If you have even a passing interest in horror games or are looking for a powerful supernatural story to experience that isn’t afraid to touch on uncomfortable subjects, this is one game that demands a spot in your PS5 library.
Francis DiPersio · Sep 02, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Become a medium living in two worlds: the real and the spirit one. Haunted by a vision of a child’s murder, you travel to an abandoned hotel resort, which years ago became the stage of an unthinkable tragedy. There you begin your search for difficult answers. The Medium features a “dual” soundtrack by Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski and legendary composer Akira Yamaoka of Silent Hill fame.
Developer: Bloober Team