SCP: The Foundation

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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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Single-Player

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 440 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics12 negative mentions

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 concept of survival mechanics adds a unique twist.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
Navigation is difficult due to repetitive hallways and a lack of clear objectives.
The AI behavior is inconsistent, often leading to unfair deaths and a lack of challenge.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
52%
32%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as poor, outdated, and lacking originality, often comparing them to those of older games like the N64. While some users appreciate certain aspects, such as textures and unique design elements, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, highlighting issues like screen tearing and a lack of visual polish. Despite being a free game, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
- “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 are only about 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
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
72%
11%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the survival horror elements and graphics, while others criticize the finicky mechanics, lack of depth, and confusing objectives. The blink mechanic, intended to enhance immersion, has caused motion sickness for some players, and many feel that the game fails to utilize its interesting concepts effectively. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as inconsistent, with a need for better execution and clearer direction.
- “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.”
- “The actual gameplay is when SCP-173 did a containment breach.”
- “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.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
13%
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 the initial introduction raises expectations, the gameplay quickly shifts focus to action without providing a meaningful narrative, leaving players feeling disconnected. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more developed storyline to 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 SCPTF, I had high hopes because the intro genuinely looked well. It's 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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including clunky controls and inconsistent AI behavior. Players report game-breaking issues, such as freezing and audio problems, making it nearly unplayable in its current state. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting significantly from the 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 darn near impossible to play this game.”
- “Far too many game-breaking glitches, terrible voice acting, poor audio quality/balancing, clunky controls...”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, characterized by a dark and immersive environment that enhances the sense of suspense and potential danger behind each door. Good lighting contributes to this atmosphere, fostering a cooperative experience among players. Overall, reviewers acknowledge the atmosphere's strong presence and potential for engagement.
- “The atmosphere is present; it's dark, and we get an idea of what can happen to us behind each door. Cooperation is key!”
- “The lighting and atmosphere are excellent.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and engaging.”
- “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!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 that conveys a sense of knowing. Additionally, the blinking mechanic contributes to feelings of motion sickness, further impacting the overall emotional engagement.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that requires an immense commitment, akin to needing a second life to complete.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with multiple users reporting poor performance and issues that hinder gameplay experience.
- “Pretty bad optimization (for me anyways)”
- “Pretty bad optimization (for me anyways)”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as being unintentionally amusing, with several users noting that its poor execution leads to moments that are funny in a "so bad it's good" way.
- “It is so bad that it is funny at points.”

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