SCP: The Foundation

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SCP: The Foundation is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Danstarr13 and was released on September 2, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

You play as a prisoner currently facing the death penalty for a truly heinous crime, although, the truth is that you've been wrongly convicted. Based on your good behaviour and substantial educational background, you have been unknowingly marked for retrieval by an SCP Foundation D-Class recruitment team managed by the infamous Dr. Gears. After passing a very short and sharp entrance examination c…

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game effectively captures the eerie atmosphere of a secret research facility filled with dangerous anomalies.
The sound design is exceptional, with ambient noises that enhance the tension and horror experience.
The gameplay offers an interesting mix of exploration, resource management, and survival elements, appealing to fans of the SCP universe.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of polish, making the experience frustrating at times.
Navigation is difficult due to repetitive and indistinguishable environments, leading to confusion and disorientation.
The user interface is not intuitive, and the game lacks clear objectives, which can detract from immersion and enjoyment.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and uniqueness, while others criticize them as mediocre or reminiscent of older systems like the N64. Many users note issues such as screen tearing, lack of visual identity, and a limited number of textures, suggesting that the graphics feel rushed or poorly executed. Overall, while some appreciate the visuals, a significant portion of the feedback indicates that the graphics need substantial improvement.
- “This game has beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “A well created game with good graphics that I am able to run with a great idea with the intro sequence being unique.”
- “The graphics and controls are fine though.”
- “Game has no V-Sync option so there is tons of screen tearing. The audio in the game is so quiet I had to turn my speakers up to half max. You can die in the first few minutes. Graphics look like an N64 game; everything just looked rushed.”
- “Very bad graphics (even on max) and there's only like 10 textures overall, even though it's not in beta or alpha stage.”
- “You can tell by the graphics that it's a free game; they are not great.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing janky controls, lack of polish, and a confusing mechanics system that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the creative elements and graphics, others find the gameplay frustrating, with poorly implemented mechanics and a lack of engaging content. The introduction of survival horror elements and unique features like the blink mechanic are noted, but they often feel underutilized or lead to negative experiences such as motion sickness.
- “Takes the concept of SCP: CB and adds a more survival horror aspect to it with the food/drink mechanic.”
- “This game has beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “While I can sympathize with making a solo game, the author in this game wastes the clever blink mechanic and interesting setting in making a 'ha ha, you died' kind of game rather than any actual survival experience.”
- “The gameplay quality is even lower than the creativity of the developer here, with janky controls, badly flipped assets, and zero polish.”
- “Intro is too long, gameplay is finicky, can't see anything, just overall not a good game.”
- “The mechanics aren't really that fleshed out, recruiting a squad is useless, and the only SCPs I encounter were 173 and rarely 106.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing disappointment over the minimal backstory and lore. While some hope for more narrative development, the gameplay often prioritizes action over storytelling, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that a stronger narrative could significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “I hope we'll get to learn more backstory about our character and that there will be great lore and story.”
- “As others have said, we need something between 'I don't recommend this game' and 'I recommend'. The first time I booted up the game, I had high hopes because the intro genuinely looked well. Sad that the game became similar to SCP-CB after the intro; for a second, I expected more of a story game and I would have liked that.”
- “This game would be better with a different idea, different storyline, different quality, and yeah, pretty horrible overall.”
- “I feel this game could have a lot more, but it just shoves you into the action, with not much prior backstory, or for that matter, story to begin with.”
- “It doesn't really have a story and it's hard to actually get involved, but other than that, it's an okay game, not for me though.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including unresponsive controls and inconsistent AI behavior. Players have experienced game-breaking issues, such as freezing and audio problems, leading to a frustrating overall experience.
- “If you release a game full of bugs and glitches, no early access is going to help with that.”
- “The controls are really buggy, which makes it nearly impossible to play this game.”
- “Far too many game-breaking glitches, terrible voice acting, poor audio quality/balancing, clunky controls...”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally perceived as poor, with users reporting significant performance issues.
- “Pretty bad optimization (for me anyways)”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as being so poorly executed that it becomes amusing at times, providing an unintentional comedic experience for players.
- “The humor is so absurd that it catches you off guard and makes you laugh out loud.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations keep you entertained throughout the game.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the clever puns and unexpected jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is noted for its potential, characterized by a dark and suspenseful environment that enhances the sense of mystery and cooperation among players. Good lighting contributes to the overall immersive experience, effectively setting the tone for what lies behind each door.
- “The atmosphere is good.”
- “Good lighting and atmosphere.”
- “It has potential; the atmosphere is present, it's dark, and we get an idea of what can happen to us behind each door... cooperation!”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a mix of unease and discomfort in the emotional experience, particularly due to the unsettling presence of the horse with a human head and the disorienting blinking mechanic, which contributes to feelings of motion sickness.
- “The horse with a human head would sometimes say things that didn't make sense, or she would look at me with this knowing look in her eyes that made me feel uneasy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring a significant investment of time, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”