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SCP: Labrat

84%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
stability, optimization
84% User Score Based on 2,846 reviews

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You are a test subject in the underground SCP research facility. When a containment breach occurs, you must find your way out. Escape the SCPs, discover anomalous objects, and collect valuable resources along the way.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,846 reviews
humor63 positive mentions
stability164 negative mentions
  • The game offers a terrifying and immersive VR experience, enhancing the horror of the original SCP: Containment Breach.
  • It's a fun game to play with friends, providing hilarious moments amidst the scares.
  • The developers are responsive and actively working on bug fixes and improvements, showing commitment to the game's future.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including issues with saving/loading, disappearing items, and inconsistent SCP behavior.
  • Multiplayer functionality is often broken, leading to connection issues and desynchronization between players.
  • Performance is poor on many systems, with frequent frame drops and crashes, making the game difficult to play.
  • stability
    165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and synchronization issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players find it nearly unplayable, especially in multiplayer mode, where connection errors and inventory problems are common. Despite these issues, some users still enjoy the experience, particularly in VR, and express hope for future improvements as the developers continue to release updates.

    • “The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, providing a stable experience that enhances immersion.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the VR adaptation is, making it easy to get lost in the gameplay without interruptions.”
    • “The stability of the game allows for a seamless experience, which is crucial for an immersive VR environment.”
    • “Extremely buggy game that has more frustrating moments than enjoyable ones.”
    • “This is not well made, there are so many bugs, sync issues, and other players can mess with hosts' inventory. Why is that even a thing? Not acceptable, besides not even playable because it creates issues like glitches that ruin the experience.”
    • “Overall, the game is a buggy mess and isn't even that fun or scary.”
  • humor
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it both funny and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. Despite its bugs and glitches, which often add to the comedic experience, the game delivers a mix of humor and horror that keeps players engaged. Overall, the combination of funny moments, unexpected interactions, and multiplayer chaos contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere, making it a memorable experience.

    • “This game has made a lot of funny memories in the short time I've played it.”
    • “Equal parts anxiety-inducing tension and hilarious jank.”
    • “Very fun, multiplayer is the best one because having more people makes it hilarious.”
    • “It's not funny that because of a bug you can't continue and have to restart the game, and then bam, you can't continue saving and have to start over.”
  • graphics
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements over the original SCP: Containment Breach, including enhanced models and a more immersive atmosphere. However, some users report performance issues and optimization problems, leading to crashes and lag even on capable PCs. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, there is a consensus that further graphical enhancements and better optimization are needed for an optimal experience.

    • “The graphics, movement, SCPs, functionality, and the free-roaming aspect are all impressive.”
    • “This game clearly has some improvements, both graphically and in gameplay.”
    • “SCP Labrat boasts impressive graphics that effectively capture the dark and foreboding atmosphere of the SCP universe.”
    • “I was hoping for a graphical improvement, but this aspect wasn’t particularly focused on.”
    • “Turning down graphics really just makes text unreadable and barely helps the game run better.”
    • “It has so much opportunity that it could use; graphics are really meh and the performance is garbage. If you could improve performance and make the game look better, I'd like it more, also add advanced graphics options.”
  • story
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered intriguing, with a mix of horror and humor set in a world filled with SCP creatures, though some players find it lacks depth and is not well integrated into gameplay. Cooperative play enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable despite technical issues that can hinder story progression. Overall, while the atmosphere and lore are praised, the execution of the story can be inconsistent, particularly on certain platforms like the Quest 2.

    • “The story of how I’ve shid my pants in real life.”
    • “Each SCP is its own horror story and its own unique enemy.”
    • “I love it, a nice horror story mixed in with a little bit of silly.”
    • “Sucks that it barely works after the first 'story' moment.”
    • “I mean, the story isn't that deep.”
    • “Your story is that you are simply a prisoner in this facility and things go south for you and everyone in there.”
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements in mechanics and the addition of VR and multiplayer features. However, numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in VR mode, detract from the experience, making navigation and interactions frustrating at times. While the core gameplay remains engaging with unique SCP encounters, the overall execution suffers from technical issues that hinder enjoyment.

    • “The game's mechanics are intuitive, allowing for seamless navigation through the complex and eerie environments.”
    • “As players progress, they will encounter different SCPs, each with their own unique abilities and behaviors, adding an element of unpredictability and tension to the gameplay.”
    • “Necessary creative liberties to facilitate VR gameplay are all intuitive and clever, and I was constantly impressed by features that feel exactly the way I imagined they should in a VR version of Containment Breach.”
    • “Every single bug I read others having in multiplayer, save the ones that require two people to trigger, I experienced in just 2 hours of gameplay.”
    • “In VR mode, you look at the first SCP so he doesn't move, but then he just teleports to you (like you looked away) and kills you, and then the save mechanic doesn't work and you have to start again from the beginning.”
    • “Aside from the atrocious bugs, another problem I have with the game that is more related to gameplay is that treading through the heavy containment zone is a nightmare.”
  • optimization
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent frame rate drops, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and fun elements, they emphasize the need for significant improvements in optimization, especially for VR compatibility. Overall, the game is seen as playable but requires substantial work to enhance performance and stability.

    • “The game is great, but is it still possible to have better optimization?”
    • “Great early access, the game just needs a lot more optimizations and it would be flawless for an SCP game, even better, the multiplayer coming soon so I can enjoy it with friends.”
    • “Although there are some performance issues and bugs, this has huge potential to be an amazing VR game.”
    • “Highly unoptimized for VR; when I exited out of the game, my PC needed a full restart to work again. Would not recommend unless you want to restart your computer every time you leave.”
    • “Very poorly optimized and can't pick up items after I dropped them.”
    • “I don't usually review games, but I really want this game to be successful. This game has terrible optimization, giving me lower than 60 fps with a very capable PC, but I don't mind playing the game on low settings because it's still pretty fun and graphics shouldn't ever be a selling point.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the terrifying essence of the SCP universe. Players highlight the impressive graphics and sound design that enhance the sense of dread, making it a genuinely frightening experience, especially in VR. Many reviews note that the game's atmosphere is so intense that it can be overwhelming, leading to short play sessions due to the fear it instills.

    • “With its atmospheric setting, challenging puzzles, and intriguing narrative, SCP Labrat delivers an adrenaline-pumping adventure that fans of the SCP lore will thoroughly enjoy.”
    • “SCP Labrat boasts impressive graphics that effectively capture the dark and foreboding atmosphere of the SCP universe.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is so good that I can only play this game for like 5-minute intervals; I have no clue how I'm ever going to beat this game, holy shit someone help.”
    • “The atmosphere is genuinely the most terrifying thing I've experienced, eclipsing games like 'The Exorcist', 'Phasmophobia', 'A Chair in a Room', and even 'Resident Evil 7' dramatically.”
    • “The atmosphere alone is enough to make me shit my pants out of fear.”
    • “This game is genuinely terrifying, and while I'm sure many of you read that thinking 'well duh huff', there's something about the atmosphere and ever lurking danger of a concrete peanut following you that makes you wish your fiber intake was higher and your anal sphincter stronger.”
  • emotional
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game evokes intense emotional responses, ranging from deep fear and anxiety to moments of cathartic release, with some describing it as mentally scarring yet transformative. Many express that it has helped them confront personal struggles, leading to tears and laughter during gameplay, highlighting its profound impact on their emotional well-being. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to blend horror with a deeply resonant emotional experience.

    • “The update transformed the game from a creepy, funny, free, and scuffed VR game into an emotionally and mentally scarring experience with untold levels of horror and paranoia.”
    • “This game cured my depression, made me feel like an angel that was reborn from the ashes of evil, and I fought the demons in my head while my head wasn't moving at all and my arms as well.”
    • “This game deadass made me cry. 10/10 would recommend.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a tense and immersive atmosphere, effectively enhancing the horror experience. Players report feeling a genuine sense of unease from the main menu and in-game soundtracks, which contribute to the overall ambiance and suspense. The soundtrack not only heightens excitement during key moments but also serves to keep players on edge, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “But you guys nailed it on ambiance in general; I genuinely felt uneasy with the main menu music and the other music in the game.”
    • “If you are one looking for a good horror experience, I highly recommend this game. It's not just a jumpscare machine; the ambiance, the audio, and the OST are wonderful and can maybe give you chills.”
    • “The new zone added especially gives that feel, the music being very bleak.”
    • “But you guys nailed it on ambiance in general, I genuinely felt uneasy with the main menu music and the other music in the game.”
    • “The feeling of fear when you hear the music of seeing an SCP and having to move your head on a swivel just to make sure you're safe is so fun.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to its engaging gameplay and the upcoming multiplayer feature, which adds to its excitement. Players find it fun and believe it offers significant replay value, especially since it is free to play.

    • “This is a very fun game with high replayability.”
    • “Very fun game with lots of replay value, and the fact that multiplayer is coming out makes this all the more exciting.”
    • “Infinitely replayable multiplayer.”
    • “It's free though, so keep an eye on it and play it when it becomes a little more playable.”

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7h Median play time
7h Average play time
2-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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