Following social media teases from developer Ebb Software, it's been confirmed Scorn will be ported over to PS5 later this year. A solid release date hasn't been given, but the grotesque horror title will make full use of the PS5 DualSense controller. Check out the reveal trailer above.
If you've not heard of Scorn before, here's the story setup: "Trapped and stranded in a strange biomechanical world, you must make your way through a civilization in decay, now inhabited with twisted and grotesque creatures. While you will be able to wield various weapons in the game, Scorn is not a shooter, and each encounter can quickly turn deadly." It's a game more about puzzle solving and choosing the right time to use your bullets than blasting an alien race. It utilises a 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second.
When played on PS5, Scorn uses the haptic feedback of the DualSense pad to improve the audio-visual experience. Your actions on-screen will be replicated in the controller through vibrations of pain. "From the smallest interaction, such as feeling the low rumble of an organic head-mounted display to the situations in which players find themselves in dire and dangerous encounters, the DualSense controller haptics elevate the feeling of immersion by balancing the intensity of vibration according to in-game sounds."
On top of that, the adaptive triggers make each weapon feel slightly different while the light bar displays your health. "It is a small addition to the otherwise very minimalistic HUD in Scorn. The idea is that a player can get a piece of immediate information on their HP status while playing the game."
As well as being available digitally on the PS Store, a physical version is being made available on PS5 that packs in a steelbook case, soundtrack, and a digital artbook. The game costs £33.49 / $39.99 on Xbox Series X|S, so you should expect a similar price on PS5.
Our sister site Pure Xbox reviewed the game upon its original release, awarding the game a 7/10. "Scorn may make a few missteps here and there, with some short-lived but shoddy combat sequences and puzzles that grow a little repetitive as the game reaches its climax, but none of this really takes away from the artistic achievement at core of this adventure. Ebb Software's debut is one of the most gruesome, thought-provoking and completely alien experiences we've had in a very long time. It's a game that flings you headlong into a blood-soaked nightmare, leaves you to push and prod and make your own way forward, to draw your own conclusions, and it's one that's left a lasting impression on us as a result of some truly superb world-building and startling imagery."
[source blog.playstation.com]
Comments 28
Great, now PlayStation fans can piss themselves and be traumatized too!
That time exclusives. Something Xbox would never do...
Have to say overall I'm not interested but the use of the Dual Sense in these kind of games should be a nice experience.
Looks like i'm double dipping then as i loved it on Series S.
As someone who has a bit of interest in the works that inspired the aesthetics of this game, I must admit the game has looked boring to me since it's initial announcement.
There are too many good games these days for me to consider playing this game.
I hope everyone that is interested enjoys it!
Even after the so so reviews, I'm still interested in trying this and props on them for making it a physical release.
I never did finish this on XSX.
I enjoyed what I played - it's pretty twisted and disturbing and the environments have a certain beauty to them despite the nightmarish landscape.
Combat is probably the worst part as it's pretty clear it should be a last resort.
I probably should go back and finish it. 🤔
hmm, might finally get this then, particularly if someone in the UK has the physical edition for sale; was paying attention to it on and off for years while it was being developed on PC but never actually bought it for one reason or another.
Art style is good but i wish it was a better game , like doom shooter or something
Ohhhhh, I remember this game when it was announced.
This looks fantastic and soooo weird. Sounds like the gameplay doesn’t fully deliver, but I’m still down to Scorn 💀
Prefer to check out High on Life on my PS5 instead, it's not Xbox 1st party so could see it on PS5 later this year?
Nice! I like the time we're in where these indie games are only timed exclusives on one console, and only the heavy hitters are locked in.
@Beerheadgamer82 I hope to see that one soon as well!
The steelbook looks great. I know it got middling reviews but I love HR Giger's art (which this is obviously inspired by) so having any game in this kind of world is definitely worth a look.
I’m definitely interested in playing this but not for $40. This looks like a ‘$20 and under’ sale title to me.
Looks to be an excellent Holloween month for me. I'll finally be going through both "Little Nightmares" then Scorn. I mean, I hope it comes out in October.
@Sensechat its boooooring, pretty much a walking simulator with a lot of puzzles and an occasional enemy here and there, it has a striking H.R.Giger vibe for sure, but that's pretty much all the game has going for.
Yeahhhhh I'll pass
I don't know if I would purchase it. This is indeed my type of game. However, some time ago knowing that this is a Microsoft exclusive I watched several YouTube videos about the story, different phases of the game, etc. Obviously, all spoiler heavy.
Now I doubt there's a reason to play a game which is light on gameplay and heavy on the story arc, when you know the story already.
Not really interested in this but makes me more optimistic for an eventual PS5 version of Stalker 2
As much as I love HR Giger, I'm not at all interested in this after the various reviews and gameplay videos I watched.
More Giger influencedart is welcome. Have a lot of Lovecraftian art, need more Giger.
This looks giger to the hilt. I’ll see it down the spiny twisted road
Did Giger have a hand in this? Otherwise it feels like it blows right past homage into rip-off territory.
@glassmusic pretty sure he died almost a decade ago. I’m not sure I would consider it a rip off though.
Amazing game, a bit on the short side, played it on gamepass and loved it. I would definitely buy the physical version if the artbook was paper and not a digital one.
Congratulations everyone we finally did it.
@LordBakemono oh I can see for myself how poor this game looks. I'm just trying to be polite on the chat. If you met me in person I'd have some more choice words to describe just how bad this game looks.
It has looked crap since the announcement. It has been given too much coverage due to its aesthetics. To me it really looks like one of the most boring games ever created.
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