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The Scourge | Tai Ương is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Rare Reversee and was released on October 23, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Scourge" is a first person horror puzzle game, immersing you in the heart of Saigon (Vietnam) through urban legends from the 1990s. You will follow the tragic fate of a family and the main character, who made mistakes in the past and is now haunted by a sinister supernatural force. The protagonist, a person overwhelmed by delusions due to past tragedies and life's despair, freque…

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Audience ScoreBased on 257 reviews

story40 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging storyline that resonates with Vietnamese culture.
It offers a unique horror experience with effective atmosphere and well-placed scares, making it a standout in the genre.
The gameplay includes interesting puzzles and a captivating narrative that keeps players hooked throughout the experience.

The game is currently unfinished, with only 60% of the content available, leaving players wanting more.
Performance issues such as lag and frame drops can detract from the overall experience, especially during critical moments.
Some gameplay mechanics, particularly the stealth sections, can feel tedious and repetitive, impacting player enjoyment.

story
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received praise for its emotional depth and cultural significance, particularly in relation to Vietnamese folklore and themes of family tragedy. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that unfolds through exploration and puzzles, although some find it predictable and note that the game is currently only 60% complete. Overall, the storytelling is highlighted as a strong aspect, with many recommending it for its immersive atmosphere and meaningful plot.
- “Was expecting a low-effort easy scare horror game, got a beautifully crafted heart-breaking story.”
- “The engaging storyline, combined with challenging puzzles, kept me hooked throughout the entire playthrough.”
- “With a tragic storyline, sharp graphics, and haunting sound design, this game has been and continues to assert its position in the horror game genre, making it the perfect choice for those who love suspense and are eager to explore the mysteries of Vietnamese culture.”
- “However, the story is still paper-thin; you could summarize it in under three minutes without even playing.”
- “So, despite the improved graphics, great sound design, and smoother gameplay, I still wouldn’t recommend The Scourge | Tai Ơng to friends due to its shallow plot, poor dialogue, and a few remaining graphic bugs (notably during the dad chase mission).”
- “But the plot is predictable, and some dialogues are painfully bad, even in Vietnamese.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their beauty, attention to detail, and cultural representation, particularly of Vietnamese culture. Several users rated the graphics highly, often giving scores of 9/10 or 10/10, and noted that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience. However, some players mentioned issues with optimization and minor graphic bugs that detracted from the overall experience.
- “I also like the graphics and the attention to detail of Vietnamese culture.”
- “The graphics are pretty great, and the storyline is enjoyable.”
- “The graphics, story, stage designs, all feel amazing.”
- “Is a 7/10 but for the graphics frame drop is 5/10.”
- “The graphics are decent compared to the overall standard.”
- “Storytelling is cool but not detailed as it should be; the attention to detail is good but needs work on readability, as I couldn't read the words on the door and those payment papers.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging mechanics and variety, including puzzles and chase scenes, while others found it to be slow and reminiscent of typical indie horror experiences. Although the graphics and sound design are praised, issues such as convoluted mechanics and a shallow plot detract from the overall experience for some players. Overall, the gameplay is seen as polished but may not offer enough depth to fully satisfy all players.
- “Excellent gameplay with a meaningful story.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is quite varied; it's not just about puzzles but also features chase scenes and hide-and-seek moments.”
- “Gameplay is also improved: movement is faster, and running actually feels distinct from walking now.”
- “Nice graphics, a decent story, the jumpscares are just enough, but the gameplay has very little to offer; the game itself feels more like a walking simulator.”
- “The gameplay is sluggish—everything feels like it’s in slow motion, as if the main character is dealing with chronic sciatica. The graphics are photo-realistic, so no complaints there.”
- “Despite the improved graphics and sound, I still cannot recommend The Scourge to my friends due to the shallow storyline, poor dialogue, and some lingering graphical glitches.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and haunting qualities, effectively blending authentic Vietnamese cultural elements with strong horror themes. Reviewers highlight the moody ambiance, engaging storytelling, and the absence of cheap jump scares, which collectively create a captivating and unique experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as both intriguing and deeply engaging, leaving players hooked from the start.
- “Fantastic horror elements combined with an authentic Vietnamese atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredible - moody, immersive, haunting - and honestly unlike anything I’ve played in a long time.”
- “The way the plot unfolds through radio broadcasts is particularly intriguing; it creates a unique atmosphere and allows players to engage with the story in a dynamic way.”
- “The scourge | tai ương is an excellent Vietnamese horror game that successfully creates a dark and haunting atmosphere.”
- “Being Vietnamese, I love playing in the Vietnamese settings and horror atmosphere. Growing up here, I guess every Vietnamese is used to being told a lot of ghost stories or urban legends.”
- “It's worth mentioning that the game doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares, which adds to the overall atmosphere.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant frame drops and performance issues, particularly on certain hardware configurations. While some users noted improvements in frame rates after updates, others reported persistent bugs and graphical glitches that detracted from the experience. There is hope for future patches to address these optimization concerns.
- “Performance was a solid 120fps.”
- “The fps has improved, now holding steady around 50–60 fps, though it still drops significantly to 15 fps when entering the water puppet room (guess the water effects aren’t fully optimized yet).”
- “☑ Never heard of (fixed some drop in fps while auto-saving, improved performance)”
- “One problem I encountered when playing is that this game is a little bit unoptimized. I have several frame drops (i5 10400 and Arc 770). I think the game has been compressed a lot. Hopefully, in later updates, they will fix the performance issues and complete the storyline. 8/10.”
- “Pretty bad optimization; light leaks sometimes, back culls can be seen, and bugs can be annoying or straight up ruin the experience. There might be some issues with LODs and quality settings, likely depth of field can't be turned off? SMH.”
- “The performance optimization is quite bad.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many praise the soundtrack for its quality and how well it complements the gameplay, some find the main menu and credit themes inappropriate, particularly noting the jarring contrast of the Vietnamese dubstep in a horror context. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature, though accessibility issues, such as the absence of streaming options, are noted as drawbacks.
- “This game is well designed, easy to play on controller and has very good music.”
- “Very good game and crazy good soundtrack.”
- “Not to mention the songs used throughout, their melodies perfectly match the game, adding an eerie, haunting quality with a hint of sorrow.”
- “The Vietnamese dubstep menu music is wildly out of place for a horror game, giving more of an awkward action vibe.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players were pleasantly surprised by the game's emotional depth, describing it as a beautifully crafted, heart-wrenching story that transcends typical horror expectations. The clever puzzles not only engaged them intellectually but also enhanced the overall emotional experience, creating a haunting atmosphere that resonated long after gameplay.
- “I was expecting a low-effort, easy scare horror game, but I got a beautifully crafted, heart-breaking story.”
- “The puzzles were great, and the story itself was heart-wrenching.”
- “It made me feel both comfortable, as I was immersed in an everyday atmosphere despite playing a game, and haunted when I imagined that the world around me could be just as terrifying.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that certain sections require repetitive actions that detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the engaging puzzles and visuals, the excessive grinding in specific areas can lead to frustration.
- “Having to do that section 4 times was very tedious and made it unpleasant to get through.”
- “I do have to say that there is one part which I did think was a little too tedious near the end of the game, but other than that one part (I don't want to spoil anything), the game had interesting puzzles and visuals.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The early access version of the game exhibits some glitches, indicating stability issues; however, players still find it enjoyable overall. It's worth noting that the story is only partially complete, with additional chapters expected in the future.
- “I play the early access version, so it has some glitches, but besides that, the game is good. Just so you know, the story is only 60% complete, so you need to wait for chapters 3 and 4.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its clever references, though the storytelling lacks detail. While the puzzles are simple yet effective, players have expressed frustration with the accuracy of English subtitles and readability of in-game text, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The storytelling is cool, with funny references that add a lot of charm to the game.”
- “The puzzles are simple yet effective, providing a good balance of challenge and humor.”
- “The attention to detail is good, especially in the humorous elements that enhance the overall experience.”

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The Scourge | Tai Ương is a role playing game.

The Scourge | Tai Ương is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Scourge | Tai Ương.

The Scourge | Tai Ương was released on October 23, 2024.

The Scourge | Tai Ương was developed by Rare Reversee.

The Scourge | Tai Ương has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

The Scourge | Tai Ương is a single player game.

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