SCP: The Foundation
- September 2, 2020
- Danstarr13
Get on SteamYou 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could become great with further development.
- It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in SCP-themed games.
- The atmosphere is engaging, and the introduction sequence is well-received.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
- Navigation is difficult due to repetitive hallways and a lack of distinct landmarks.
- The AI behavior is inconsistent, often leading to unfair deaths and a lack of challenge from SCPs.
- graphics19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 32 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as poor, outdated, and lacking originality, often comparing them to those of older titles like the N64. While some acknowledge that the graphics are acceptable for a free game, others express disappointment in the limited textures and overall visual quality, suggesting that significant improvements are needed. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a weak point of the game.
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the survival horror elements and graphics, while others criticize the mechanics as underdeveloped and finicky. Players express frustration with the lengthy introduction, lack of meaningful interactions, and issues like motion sickness from the blinking mechanic. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a cohesive and engaging experience, often feeling more like a series of frustrating moments than a well-rounded survival horror game.
“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.”
“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.”
“The blinking mechanic in this game made me feel horribly motion sick.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing disappointment over the minimal backstory and lore. While some hoped for a more developed narrative, the gameplay often prioritizes action over storytelling, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game could significantly benefit from a more compelling and fleshed-out storyline.
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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, poor audio quality, and freezing during key moments, 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...”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, characterized by a dark and immersive environment that enhances the sense of suspense and potential danger behind each door. Users appreciate the effective use of lighting, which contributes to the overall mood and encourages cooperation among players.
“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 is good.”
“+ Good lighting and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is present, but it feels empty and lacks depth.”
“While the game tries to create a dark atmosphere, it often falls flat and feels uninspired.”
“The environment is supposed to be immersive, but it ends up feeling generic and forgettable.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a mix of unease and discomfort in the emotional experience of the game, particularly due to the unsettling presence of a 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a second life to complete.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues.
“Pretty bad optimization (for me anyway)”
“The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“I love how the game uses clever puns and witty dialogue to keep things lighthearted.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
