Kakuchopurei Best 30 Games Of 2022: #29

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#29. Scorn (Xbox Series X | S, PC)

Scorn is one of the most unique and refreshing experiences in 2022. It’s more of a first-person horror game with lots of puzzle solving, similar to the likes of games such as Alien Isolation or Silent Hill in a way. The game doesn’t tell you anything, so it’s up to you to explore and navigate through the game’s nightmarish world. Just don’t expect this to be the body horror equivalent of Doom because it’s not. If you love H.R. Giger’s aesthetics and things that are extremely alien, Scorn is something you should try playing.

Another aspect that makes Scorn a unique experience is how the narrative is told with no dialogue. There isn’t a single line of dialogue from beginning to end, and that includes readable prompts or anything that you’d usually see in other games. This might frustrate or annoy players who are used to getting everything in a straightforward or direct manner, but for those who don’t mind a more esoteric or abstract form of storytelling, Scorn is for you.

It’s available on the Xbox Game Pass as well, so there’s no reason not to try out this game if you have a subscription. Horror fans will regret not checking out Scorn, so don’t complain when the industry is lacking in good horror games if you won’t give Scorn a chance.