SCP022

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This is a short physics game about escaping from a closed chamber.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 322 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game is a fun and short puzzle experience, especially enjoyable for SCP fans.
Graphics and atmosphere are well done, creating a spooky environment.
It's free to play, making it a low-risk option for those looking for a quick game.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under 10 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
It suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can disrupt gameplay.
The initial language setting is in French, which can confuse players unfamiliar with the language.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as "amazing" and "godly," while others note issues such as graphical bugs and performance drops during specific actions. While the aesthetics are generally considered good, some reviewers feel that the graphics alone cannot compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and plot. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable, with potential for improvement in optimization and background detail.
- “Its a quite short game, but its graphics are godly.”
- “Graphics are amazing.”
- “One of the parts I personally liked most was the amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics are not bad, but to me, it lacks background.”
- “Very short, poorly explained, and everything but the average graphics is just a bit disappointing.”
- “Graphically, the game is acceptable, but it should be noted that once you set your plank on fire, you'll experience a significant drop in fps.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and context, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a demo than a fully realized narrative. While some appreciate the visuals, the absence of a compelling plot and dialogue leaves players feeling unsatisfied, resulting in a perception of the game as poorly designed and lacking substance. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The area was soon quarantined by the foundation, with an official story being released that the entire building had been condemned.”
- “I do not really recommend the game, however the graphics and storyline are pretty nice, I guess.”
- “People say the game's bad because it's buggy and short, but I didn't experience any bugs, and not every game has to be 30+ hours of grind quests to be considered enjoyable.”
- “It's very short, not especially accurate in the way it depicts SCP-022 and still manages to leave behind some plot holes, despite its length and lack of any dialogue.”
- “There's no story or context to it; seems like it's some sort of demo.”
- “So the game is only one poorly designed level with bad controls, no story to speak of, and the fact that it's related to SCP Foundation is just tacked on to get fans to play it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay of this puzzle game is generally considered short and challenging, often lasting around 10 minutes, but can be reduced to just a couple of minutes with prior knowledge. Players have reported frequent crashes and various bugs that detract from the experience, leading to a consensus that the gameplay mechanics are lacking and overall unsatisfactory. Despite some fun elements and a spooky atmosphere, many reviewers feel that the gameplay is ultimately insufficient.
- “This puzzle game is pretty hard, until you look at a gameplay video; however, it's pretty fun!”
- “While rather short, it provides a spooky atmosphere and interesting gameplay.”
- “If that didn't happen, and this had some more gameplay, I would rate it a 'yes'.”
- “Crashes constantly after a minute of gameplay.”
- “Even if they consider this complete, it still lacks gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is nonexistent.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant issues such as frequent crashes, glitches, and locked screens that disrupt gameplay. While some users noted minor bugs without major impact, the overall consensus highlights a frustratingly unstable experience that detracts from enjoyment.
- “Six minutes of game time, and over half of that was restarting due to glitches and locked screens.”
- “Game constantly crashes and is also buggy; it looks interesting, but it just does not work.”
- “What was the point of this? It's buggy and short; honestly, this is just bad.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's atmosphere is predominantly described as spooky and effective, enhanced by sound and lighting that create a claustrophobic feel. While it successfully establishes a creepy ambiance, some players feel that the tension diminishes once the perceived threats are understood. Overall, it offers an engaging experience, albeit brief, with a satisfying atmosphere for a free game.
- “The atmosphere, sound, and lighting work better in a claustrophobic, poor man's VR cardboard setup.”
- “While rather short, it provides a spooky atmosphere and interesting gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere, sound, and lighting work better in a claustrophobic poor man's VR cardboard setup.”
- “When a game is marked as horror, I'm expecting horror elements that are meaningful, ones that put you on edge in some fashion, whether that be through sound design or just the general atmosphere.”
- “Once you realize that it's not really a threat, then the creepy atmosphere kind of dies quickly.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including random brief freezes and performance drops, particularly during fire effects. Users have noted that improvements in overall performance are necessary for a smoother experience.
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The developers have done a great job optimizing the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate the continuous updates that focus on performance improvements and optimization.”
- “It is not optimized; the game just randomly stops working for about 1 second sometimes.”
- “It has some optimization problems, specifically when any fire is present.”
- “One thing that needs to improve in the future is the performance.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as amusing and engaging, with players finding it entertaining despite the short playtime, which can be as brief as two minutes for those familiar with the mechanics. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for its comedic elements.
- “Funny, short, and definitely worth a try.”
- “The funny part is you can complete the game in like 2 minutes if you know what to do, but once I saw the light switch, I got it fast enough.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. While the gameplay may appear straightforward, the repetitive nature of grinding can detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game seems very simple but very tedious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the ambience, though some users feel it lacks depth due to the absence of a storyline. Overall, while the sound and music are appreciated, they are not enough to elevate the experience for everyone.
- “The graphics are astonishing, the ambience is great, and the sound and music are good too!”
- “6/10 for me because there is no storyline, no sound/music, and it's a little too short and easy for me.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, as players feel that once they have completed all the content, there is little incentive to return. Many users find it straightforward and short, which contributes to the lack of enduring engagement.
- “Unfortunately, it doesn't have a lot of replay value if you've done everything.”
- “I'm unsure why so many people are finding this game hard or stuck in French... it's a 2-minute game and pretty simple, but it has no replay value.”