SCP: Ground Zero

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SCP: Ground Zero is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Nikk F. and was released on August 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 393 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game creates a tense atmosphere with effective sound design that enhances the horror experience.
The variety of SCP entities adds unique challenges, making gameplay engaging and unpredictable.
Despite being in early access, the game shows potential with solid graphics and an interesting premise.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with item spawning and character movement.
Gameplay can feel frustrating due to the lack of clear objectives and the difficulty of defeating enemies.
The optimization is poor, leading to performance issues even on capable hardware.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and atmospheric contribution, while others criticize performance issues, such as lag and inability to adjust settings effectively. Many users note a stark contrast between realistic and unrealistic visuals, and some report that the game struggles to run smoothly even on high-end PCs. Overall, while there are commendable aspects to the graphics, significant improvements in optimization and functionality are needed.
- “I'm not one for commenting on graphics, but if you look for those things, then the game switches between realistic graphics and very unrealistic graphics.”
- “This game is just awesome, builds atmosphere perfectly, good mechanics, good story, good graphics and can run on low-end PCs too.”
- “The graphics and the sounds are amazing and you can tell effort was put into this game.”
- “The graphics are just terrible and the game fails to have the most basic functionality like adjusting volume in-game, or having an options menu in-game at all.”
- “The game is extremely laggy despite being on low graphics and being the only thing running on my computer.”
- “My computer exceeds all of the recommended requirements but it can't run faster than 5fps, even with the resolution set to the lowest it can possibly be and the graphics settings set to low.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, with enjoyable elements like fun puzzles and a good flow, but marred by clunky mechanics, bugs, and a lack of responsiveness from enemies. While some players appreciate the blend of gameplay styles from previous titles, others find it derivative and flawed, with issues such as narrow corridors and broken mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, there is potential for improvement, especially with ongoing updates and a focus on story and atmosphere.
- “It is above average, since the puzzles are fun to solve and the gameplay flows great; there was never really a moment where I wasn't sure what to do.”
- “A breath of fresh air in the SCP universe, lots of unique mechanics, permadeath is a really good concept, makes the game a lot more stressful, in-game events are a cool attention to detail, FPS was more than playable, and it has lots of replayability.”
- “Still, I can see that the devs put a lot of effort into it, and I really like how they mixed popular gameplay mechanics from Secret Laboratory and Containment Breach together.”
- “In terms of gameplay, it was kind of janky.”
- “The game mechanics are pretty broken, and there are bugs and issues kind of everywhere.”
- “The gameplay itself is fairly boring and the SCP AI is wonky as hell.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters getting stuck, items failing to spawn, and visual texture problems. While players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its concept, the overwhelming presence of these issues makes it difficult to recommend in its current state. Many hope for future updates to address these stability concerns.
- “The game has a lot of potential but it's a buggy mess right now.”
- “As of now, I cannot recommend this game; it is a bug-ridden mess and it's frustrating to deal with, with items such as key cards, flashlights, and guns failing to spawn.”
- “Currently, its state is very buggy.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique perspective and engaging atmosphere, while others criticize it for lacking depth and originality. Players appreciate the integration of dialogue and mission elements that enhance the SCP experience, but note inconsistencies and plot holes that detract from immersion. Recent updates have shifted the focus towards a more narrative-driven approach, suggesting potential for improvement in storytelling quality.
- “It's got a good story, different points of view, and something that isn't the usual 'all the SCPs broke out' (not saying that's bad).”
- “This was really good, I feel like SCP Ground Zero can go places and I think it can tell a great story and really make you feel like you're in the world of SCP.”
- “I love that there are people speaking over the loudspeaker, finding personnel, and having more of a mission other than just surviving as long as I can, yet maintaining the strong SCP feel.”
- “It has some light shooting and some light puzzle elements with some very light storytelling bits.”
- “Enemies are boring mindless drones with no personality and it doesn't seem like they are grounded in the story either.”
- “Instead of being an original game, this one is just doing what's already been done before instead of going for an original story with original gameplay.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its originality and effectiveness in enhancing the atmosphere, with standout tracks that evoke strong emotions during gameplay. However, some users find certain sound effects, like footsteps, to be overly loud and cheap-sounding, which can detract from the experience. Additionally, the music associated with specific characters, such as SCP-173, is noted for its role in gameplay mechanics, adding tension and urgency during encounters.
- “I love the music and the environment, but the footsteps sound cheap and very loud.”
- “Also love the soundtrack.”
- “The music is great; I was surprised by the game having original soundtracks, and they are fantastic.”
- “Oh and by the way, the Russian song when the MTF joins in isn't great.”
- “But his chase music is, and boy do I hate it.”
- “Also, when you spot 173, the music starts after you see him, and the game will detect him even though you can't see him because it's way too dark and you can't change the screen gamma.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, effective use of SCP elements, and compatibility with low-end PCs, contributing to a compelling experience. However, some reviewers note that it lacks originality within the SCP genre and suggest that further refinement of the environment and ambiance could elevate it significantly. Overall, while the atmosphere is a strong point, there is potential for improvement to make it truly standout.
- “This game is just awesome, builds atmosphere perfectly, good mechanics, good story, good graphics and can run on low-end PCs too.”
- “With some decent scares and a good atmosphere using an SCP that not a lot of SCP projects utilize.”
- “Something I absolutely love about this game, though, is the atmosphere.”
- “Doesn't add anything to the atmosphere and it's annoying.”
- “Although, unfortunately, it isn't presenting anything new to the SCP game atmosphere.”
- “This game has a pretty long way to go, but honestly, game mechanics aside, if the developers can really pin down what it is that they're going for, and work to make it feel that way, through environment and ambiance and atmosphere, I feel this game could get the support it needs to turn into a masterpiece.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players note poor performance and unoptimized graphics, others appreciate the frequent updates and commend the graphics quality, especially for a free title. Overall, there is a consensus that while the game has potential, significant improvements in optimization are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “I only played 13 minutes and I already slightly enjoy this game; it's unoptimized, but that can be fixed.”
- “Updates appear nearly every day, graphics are awesome (especially for a free game), and it is well optimized!”
- “I would like to see an improved performance of the game in terms of graphics utilization.”
- “Everything else (performance, graphics, settings, content, level design, sfx, gameplay loop, story, etc.) is atrocious.”
- “Performance is bad.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding the jokes to be poorly executed and unfunny, rating it as low as 1/10. However, the voice acting was highlighted as a standout feature, particularly the performance of a specific character, which added a humorous element to the experience.
- “The voice acting was funny, and the only interesting thing I found was the notes regarding our favorite senior staff, Dr. Clef.”
- “The only redeeming quality is the voice actor, who is funny as hell.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players note that while the game has some replay value through achievements and varied gameplay elements, there is a desire for more randomness in item spawns and facility design to enhance replayability. The introduction of unique mechanics and permadeath adds to the game's stress and excitement, contributing positively to its overall replayability.
- “There's also a few achievements, different things you could do each time you play, etc., so there is some replay value.”
- “A breath of fresh air in the SCP universe, lots of unique mechanics, permadeath is a really good concept, makes the game a lot more stressful. In-game events are a cool attention to detail, and the FPS was more than playable, plus lots of replayability.”
- “I think you should make this game not only random spawn items but also change how the whole facility is made, to have more fun and make it more replayable.”
- “There's also a few achievements and different things you can do each time you play, so there is some replay value.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first few runs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired and repetitive.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the tedious search for key cards, to be overly challenging and frustrating, especially in the Euclid and Keter levels.
- “The tedious search for a keycard makes the game in Euclid and Keter too difficult.”
- “Grinding for resources feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall experience and makes it feel like a slog.”