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Scanner Sombre

2017
GenresVirtual Reality, Adventure, Indie, Action, Artistic, Puzzle and Logic, Mystery, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableApr 26, 2017
PlatformPC
DeveloperIntroversion, Introversion Software
Overview

Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software.

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17 reviews found

83

PC Aficionado

Oct 25, 2017

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80

PC Gamer

PC

Apr 26, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

Game Informer

PC

Apr 28, 2017

Perhaps what’s most impressive to me is how effectively lean Scanner Sombre is. The entire game is only three hours. Mechanically speaking there isn’t much you do outside of using the scanner to solve puzzles, find your way, and outwit foes. However, the foreboding atmosphere and where its plot ultimately leads is satisfying enough that its gameplay and storytelling are compelling. Whether you’re coming across a new upgrade for your LIDAR or slowly mapping out a spooky tunnel and inching toward danger, Scanner Sombre is a consistently spooky and somber game that’s worthwhile for those who want to scratch that horror-adventure itch.


78

Entertainment Buddha

May 20, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

Games(TM)

PC

Jun 23, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

Games.cz

PC

May 24, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

GameSpace

Apr 26, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


67

Hooked Gamers

PC

May 17, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


65

GamingTrend

PC

May 3, 2017

Scanner Sombre is a quick, beautiful and melancholic distraction with an interesting twist, but its main puzzle is navigating the caves, which can become confusing and frustrating due to everything being made of the same beams of light.


65

Destructoid

PC

Apr 26, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.

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