SCUM

The game is extremely fun once you get to know how to play it, but it's very boring at the beginning when you are trying to figure out how to survive. Don't give up, just keep trying and once you get a car, it's a different game lol.

fun game to play When You First get hang of how the game works holy F**** the game is geting fun whell have 800hrs om my main so this game is always fun play this game on my 95 inch tv in my living room on this acc loving it

This game is not Shit or Scum-y. Its actually really good somehow fun to run around by yourself in SP, but if you want to play with friends its easier than DayZ given that you get actually get a map to go off of (the big red dot is you btw i hope that at least Some of you hater edge-lords understand how to read a map lol).

Nitrado is prolly best if you wanna host a server yourself.
Isn't really hard in the grand scheme of things.
Pvp is straight forward and rewarding yet still difficult and it can be rewarding to not KoS at times as well.
Strong active player-base.
Admin commands(cheats) in the chat when you play SP

Overall a good game, despite what people who font care to get over the learning curve say about its difficulty.
I have 49 hours as of now and haven't experienced a single bug yet so its already been better than what ive had in dayz (i have nearly 9k hours on DayZ) so this is worth your money.

Only complaint is for the lack of military clothing (and vests) variety there's only one set but 9 or 10 color variations some are not even usable given that they're for more arid environments which this map doesn't have.

If you like Day Z or Rust but want better graphics, then this is your game.

If you're new to the game, there are servers available to get your feet wet with many helpful people who can teach/help you along your way. The most helpful server I've found for those in the US is "Cobblestone;" an English only server with very active admins, and a very helpful community.

The map is pretty damn big, and while the intention was initially for it to be x4 the size it currently is, it's still plenty big enough. There are several different biomes, from marshland, to snow-capped mountains(like the Italian Alps), plains, and dry climates(akin to Sicily).

In a nutshell, everything that would apply to surviving in the real world applied in this game. You have to stay hydrated, and you have to eat healthy foods; food can be grown, fresh water sources can be used to refill bottles. You have to wear appropriate clothing for the climate you're in, or face hypo/hyperthermia. Weapons and clothing degrade with use, and player-built structures can fall into disrepair. If attacked and your clothing is dirty, you can get an infection necessitating antibiotics, and if injured, you will likely need painkillers.

Overall, it's easy to get lost in this game, and I mean that both in a literal sense as well as a metaphorical sense. This game is stunningly pretty, and can be stunningly overwhelming at times. Once you get into a groove understanding the gameplay, everything really does fall into place. Dont be put off by initial struggles, everyone struggles when they first parachute in(be sure to press F to deploy your 'chute!). This game is 100% worth it, and you definitely get out of it what you put in!

I have watched people play this game since 0.74, it is such a realistic and extremely immersive game. I have never found a game like this with so much realism, detail and work put into the scenery, art and item looks/uses. What makes it even more EPIC is how well the devs made certain facilities on the map just like real life facilities that can be found around Croatia from cold war era. I CAN'T wait till 1.0 comes out and see how this game continues to progress and grow.

If you don't live close to the servers PVP and lock-picking are basically impossible to do, this wouldn't be much of an issue if they let you host your own.

Since this is a Early access game be ready to lose you character skills that you spend hours leveling up, the developers could add a setting to solve this and yet they haven't not even for single player, seems like the DLCs take priority here.

Speaking of DLC, if you want a watch to know the in game time you have to pay real money for that, is not a game changing mechanic or something to give you an advantage but the idea of putting such a trivial item behind a paywall is bizarre to say the least, you can find a Geiger Counter but god forbid if you can tell if it's 3:00pm or 4:00pm.

You can't zoom in on the map, you have to go to a website to do that... let that sink in.

You can go from 3rd person to ADS with almost any weapon expect for bows, for those you first have to go in first person mode then ADS, shoot and then press the first person key to get back to 3rd person, this is more of a personal gripe but still, i'm not a fan of this decision (keep in mind I haven't play this game for a while and this may have changed now, I also feel like I don't remember the exact way it worked but I do remember it being unnecessarily obtuse)

The wiki for this game barely gets updated because of the small community compared to other survival games so good luck troubleshooting something, or finding specific info about an item or mechanic.

Final thoughts:

The game works okay for what it is, and if this is your first survival game you may want to give it a try and even enjoy it, that was my case but eventually I realized how little sandbox customization this game has, for that you are better of playing Dayz or whatever, they have a workshop and this game doesn't. The sad truth is that, by the time this game manages to implement whatever mechanics they plan to add some other game would probably have made something better.

The people who enjoy this game are probably the ones playing with friends and maybe if that is your case you will find it fun otherwise the single player experience is very meh.

"Fun with friends is bull**** praise. That just means you like your friends. Plenty of horrible things in this world are fun with friends. Like bad movies, or pissing on a sleeping cat" - Yahtzee Croshaw

Still.. Beyond too laggy. This game will for ever stay in early access too. Quite sad

As a multi-thousand hour player of DayZ and Rust, and an avid high hour player of Tarkov, this game is amazing. I'm 250 hours into SCUM. To me its a combination of all 3 (Open world pace of DayZ, Base-building of Rust & realism / milsim of Tarkov.

Truly an amazing open world game, can't wait for 1.0 release.

7 years in early access and they are selling multiple DLC's instead of focusing on finishing the game for full release....... Refusing to listen to player base wanting modding to be allowed, their response "wait till after full release". 7 Years and still one of the clunkiest crafting interfaces in any survival game. Instead of fixing the crafting UI to be quick and intuitive, the devs added a pop up tutorial bot to lead you through the tedious path of clicks to check materials required and craft one thing (all while you are standing there waiting to get attacked).......No hotkeys to jump straight to crafting or medical screen. Have to open inventory and then click tabs.

Tutorial manual section only shows one topic at a time and you dont get to choose the topic, if you want to know how to do something, you have to play through all of the in-game tutorials one at a time to eventually get to the topic you want. Again, while waiting to get attacked. Which forces you to use the wiki, and when a game does that, it is designed badly. Save yourself the frustration.

No option to host a game locally with a friend. You are forced to rent a server or get on a public server.

"No Items Found!"

No more program files found in my pc after 25 hours of gameplay. I tried it. gave it the college try and it just does not compete with other horror survival games out there. I was on 7 days to die prior to this and will go right back.

Game has potential but it shows that this was half baked at launch and the devs soon gave up after. Bugged out my 4060 multiple times, False positives on my norton, and just isnt that exciting.

The struggle bus is long and hard for awhile, where theres nothing wrong with that. but there is no content. whole blocks of buildings with literally nothing in them where your forced to loot endlessly. Some might light that, but i dont. makes it feel like there is literally no content or anything to do. Base building was subpar and lacks any kind of feel.

This was a half cooked idea of going after Rust's money and they gave up on this money pump. not worth it.

very good game, must have for every survival liking person, one issue: it might lag on lower output PCs but it's brearable. Defenetly reccommend it but might be a hard game

SCUM is a decent game, but I would NOT recommend it. It is extremely intricate and hella easy to miss things like infections and bleeding wounds that leave you collapsing from injury, ilness, starvation, etc etc and you have no idea why. Worse, extremely basic things like how do you find food and treat injuries are NOT explained. Be prepared to spend a lot of time online looking up things. Another thing, your base camp, and storage containers, are mechanics which are (again) NOT explained. Should you die it is NOT a full wipe, but you loose all your gear you are currently carrying. If you are in single player mode, or on your own private server you can use admin commands to restore your gear if you choose to do so, but not in multiplayer mode.

Honestly not worth it, game is filled with bugs even after 8 years of development.
trough the 31 hours of play time I died three times to bugs and glitches such as falling trough the map and completely lost my progress, just get DayZ or something else.

Excellent jeux! de survie pvpve tres complet et probablement en constante evolution pour le mieux j'imagine
pas beaucoup de bug pour le moment de mon coter bref je le recommande

I have fond memories of this game. I think about reinstalling it multiple times a week. Planting land mines and pipe bombs in police stations, the amazing crafting system, making sure that you maintain a balanced diet and potassium levels, ah the joy and smiles this gem has brought me.

And then I remember that in 7 years only 3.3% of all players have been able to survive 32 days on the island and reality comes rushing back.

the game is good.
i like the old version more becaused we can fully costumized our character height and body.
this game need something to make the world more colorfull.
so one day i hope you will add :

1. face fully costumized, like adjust eye height, adjust jaw or chin
2. adjustable height
3. custom fat and muscle %
4. add more animal in the world and also zombie
5. add NPC human (good person and some bad person)
6. add more zombies (we can set on server setting but it confusing)
7. add controller support PS4/5 and xbox one/series (i prefer play with controller than keyboard)
8. add more vehicle that we can drive and not damaged
9. add more fish like shark, whale and other sea monster
10. add more hairstyle, eybrow color and more clothes

if u guys said better play online if i wanna play with human than why should i played this game? just play RUST instead.
i just want game that same as RUST but the human is NPC and we can play offline enjoy the game.
im not a kid anymore, i have job to do, i dont have the power to compete with real person in game anymore, i just wanna chill and enjoy my game after work.

i hope you (developer) saw my comment.

The puppet spawning makes this pretty much unplayable. This used to be a very immersive game. Now it's just a random zombie shooter. No way to be tactical and methodical. You just shoot zombies and 30 seconds later more appear out of thin air. I hope they fix this soon as I think it could be something really great.

.96 almost full release and vehicles still fall through the map, vehicles still get stuck IN guard rails, puppets lag through walls. come on yo.... no way this is even close to being 1.0

Devs refuse to listen to their community and fix the same problems the game has had for years. Continue to add worthless stuff no one asks for. When you gonna realize your game has already failed.... Don't waste ur money.

SCUM isn’t just about surviving zombies — it’s about surviving the bugs too.

After spending over 1000 hours in the game, I can say this is not your average survival shooter. It’s brutal, detailed, and unforgiving at times. You need to manage everything.

Great server communities, especially in private servers.

Not for casual players this game is recommended for the Gods of Unemployment.
If you love survival games like Rust, DayZ, or Project Zomboid, SCUM is one of the best out there. It’s intense, rewarding, and makes every little victory feel like a big deal.

9/10 for survival lovers
5/10 for casual players

The mechanics of this game offers a more real world experience realism. Like managing your metabolism, getting hot, cold, tired, thirsty etc. More than any game I've seen. If you love open world survival and you're prepared to grind the game putting the hours in. You're in for a treat. What a game!

bought this game 7 years ago and its still in EA. almost feels like a crypto pump and dump

Incredible systems, very deep and complex and a lot of fun..

The game is simply ruined by chinese cheaters who OPENLY IN CHAT EXPLAIN TO EACH OTHER WHERE TO FIND CHEATS..

They can simply noclip walk into your base through a wall.. Solo servers are filled with teaming chinese players... Admins do nothing.. it would take maybe 10 minutes to go on the server and look at why all the numbered level 0 steam accounts are running in groups and are cheating into bases but no...

Anyway, im going to refund the game because the cheaters and lack of any actions ruined the experience for myself and many other people on the server.

I know this is still in early access and I've tried playing it over many updates, but the one thing that has never been fixed is the constant game crashes, buggy and jerky game play at times. I can still live with all the bugs in the game, but the constant Game crashes, killed this game for me. Many time the game crashes right after starting, so I have given up on this, will be uninstalling. No point in getting all excited after an update to to have the same issues I've had before. Have not seen a game in early access have these issues fro as long as I've experienced in this game. Really disappointing experience for me

This game is shit. Bullshit. Dogshit and batshit even. Also fuck Vlad Putin he gay af.

overall a great game i have just shy of 600 hours game plays great. That said it gets old and dry developer really needs to review opening it up to supporting mods aka we need more maps and content to keep things fresh. keep servers for people that dont want mods but open the door the the great developers of mods out there to make the game have a fresh feel even for the people with more time in the game

Kind of like dayz but it feels different. I like the pve side but pvp is not my kind of thing in this game I would rather play dayz for that but this has more pve content by a long shot.

game used to be great.. complete shit now. not to mention developers only pretend to give a shit....

Worng recomended system requirement,game runs very bad on low graphic settings with recomended components

I bought this game during first launch and was hopeful about further development. The survival and build mechanics are complex but interesting to say the least. Where my problem lies is how still to this day years later the gameplay is riddled with bugs. Ive recently upgraded my pc and launched again only to have my game seriously lag during my first pvp encounter to the point i got slaughtered and had not a fighting chance in the world. if it weren't for the bugs this game would be a serious competitor for other survival games.

It's a very sad review to write because I really like Scum, it has the potential to be the best survival out there. But unfortunately the amount of bugs that this game has even after 7 or 8 years in Early Access is disgusting.. It's a hardcore game and it's very hard and time consuming to progress on it, and there are bugs which makes you lose a huge amount of progress, such as your vehicle (which takes SEVERAL hours to get) being destroyed by a bugged door, your vehicle getting stuck inside a wall or rock and making it unusable and others. Also, there are system that simply does't work as expected for a game of this genre, such as the sound being bugged (you can't tell where it comes from and a few things don't actually make sound until too late), hunting and fishing system being broken etc...

And it doesn't stop there, the game is crowded with hackers and it has been for years. Besides all that the devs are still somewhat shady, instead of fixing their game they release DLC's selling more stuff to the players.

Best survival game out there, especially considering it is not at 1.0 yet.

Can't recommend this game for anyone looking for something to play solo. You need a crew to get anywhere otherwise its a walking simulator with a timer until you die.

After 247 hours played I have to say its broken....What was a Zombie survival game has tuned into a giant mess of a game. For the Love of God fix the Puppet mechanics, behavior and spawning ...they act like Olympic Athletes injected with Speed and Rabies ! Zombies jumping over roofs walls through windows opening doors running faster than Cheetahs its @#^$ ridiculous. The never ending spawning is so dumb ...If you clear a town of puppets so you can loot freely they should not spawn back every 2 minutes. I really want to enjoy playing this game but it infuriates me to rage quit. Its just not fun to play.

Don't know how they do it but every update just makes this game worse. Devs are brain dead and don't know what they are doing.

Edit: Just because the devs asked.

Mainly you guys are becoming the issue with your game. I get it still a work in progress but the fact you guys pump out dlcs while something like getting locked onto a bike because a wolf is body checking you exist is ass backwards.

garbage controls pretty much a shit game want my money back

A more likely honest answer to the question "Why Early Access?": to allow selling of an unfinished game and even high priced dlc without the need to take real responsibility for bugs and further development of, lets say, some minor functionalities like a working dedicated server to a so called MMO game. Currently the dedicated server is broken. You may start building a base and after logging back into the game, everything may be gone. So you need to be able to reload the server backup at any time, which requires you to always be available to your friends when they want to play on the server, which contradicts the goal of a dedicated server. I bought this game for three friends and myself. Wasted round about 120€ - If you plan to use this game with a dedicated server, don't buy. Not at this moment. If you plan to just run it locally, without dedicated server, and don't have to worry about the money, then you might give it a try as it has some nice features ingame. But don't expect much form this advertising "...is a next generation, story driven survival game featuring extremely complex game mechanics and ..." as there is no story and the extremly complex game mechanics are less complex as of in SOTF, ICARUS, 7DTD, DAYZ, Green Hell and many other games. The fact that your character has to shit and pee sometimes can't really be described as an extremely complex game mechanism, in my opinion. From my point of view it is just a money making machine. This is my opinion about this game and the developer.

Forever Early Access Game-
Outdated graphics and gameplay even before it will ever get out of alpha. Not recommended. Do not buy this crap game

I absolutely love this game, I've played many survival games before, and they all felt like they were missing something. This game scratches that itch. Its so realistic, and in depth with its many survival mechanics. By far my favourite game!

The Mr. Me Too of open PVP survival games. This project huffed it's own farts for years and never amounted to anything more than a Spencer's skin for every perpetual early access PVP survival trollfest that came before it.

I purchased this game to play with my friends online. I live in Australia and my friends live in America and Canada. It was not made clear that there is a ping lock-out that the developers added to the game about 3 years ago that locks players out of servers where the ping is too high.
I either have to play on an Australian-only server or be on a single-player.

If I try to connect to any other servers I get an error "Cannot connect to a server, ping is too high" which is basically anything over 100. Reading through online forums, this has been a known issue for the past 3 years and the dev's still do not care.

The animation is off, players you see already have their guns up but in your pov, their just about to draw their gun. Imagine creeping on someone and just about to face you, the moment they looked at you, you're dead, because the weapon draw animation is off. Leaning animation is off, you lean to the side just to peak, in other's perspective you are stuck in a side leaning animation, therefore you are killed. This is already an issue from 0.7, but devs had lots of time from then and it is still not solved even on the latest patch. I lost hope on this game. lots of potential but wasted cuz of these kinds of issues

every update make us nervous... bcs after every update we needt build everything new and deleting everything ..wht the hack..and game still devoloping ..

Every update wipes players' items and vehicles. As a survival game, what's left? I can't enjoy the sense of achievement from accumulating progress at all.

So I bought this game way back in 2019 with a earlier version and decided to hop back in now that is supposedly being released into 1.0 later this year. Tried playing it again I'm a single player survival type player I loved state of decay back in the day. For my type of player I would not recommend this game. Can you have fun with it absolutely but trying it again I see the main reasons why I stopped playing still remain.
3 main reasons what is holding this game back
1-gameplay loop
2-controller support
3-mods support
I play with controller mostly even still the amount of controllers this game has is too many even for keyboard players I think it is too many so half the time I am just pressing and reading the controller options wasting game time.
Gameplay loop for this game I think it is solid survival type scavenge and survive simple right some games do this loop right and rewarding. Scum does not, it has one but man does it get boring real fast and even if you stick with it there is nothing really to do afterwards. I get it this is more a pvp server mmo type game but I mean this game has so much untapped potential the world is pretty and massive and the foundation for the game I think is pretty solid.
Which leads to my next point mods if this game had mod support man I think it would blow up, boring gameplay loop no problem mods could add some fun quests. Lack of customization mods can help with that. Survival too restrictive or too lax mods can change that. I know some of this issues can be fixed with servers but I am speaking from a singleplayer perspective this game is a really pretty gem of a game but man is it a boring empty gem. Still some hope maybe after 1.0 mods can come along and this game will change but I really doubt from what I seen the devs don't really care listening to their players and after playing this game again after so many years I agree. Another game with lots of potential but will never reach it. Atleast I paid really cheap to try it out. But for more than 40$ I really don't recommend this game play something else instead that feels more full of fun and enjoyment.

6 years in. Still in early access. DLC being sold before actual release. Awful.

User thinks "Hmmm, scum is quite fun, from memory, I'l have a play again..." Devs: We're going to wipe weeks of sp progress for 'reasons'.... Uninstall...... Write note to self to not reinstall, and write off the game price as a bad investment.

Great game, almost 1000 hours in and I am still playing regularly. Can get boring if solo, so best enjoyed with friends. Base building, survival, combat, exploration, it all checks out.

SCUM is not just another survival game; it’s an intricate blend of strategy, realism, and the thrill of competition that keeps players coming back for more. Developed by Gamepires and published by Croteam, this title immerses you into a vast open world with depth that few games can rival.

From the moment you step into the sun-soaked landscapes of SCUM, you can’t help but be captivated by its stunning visuals. The environment is richly detailed, offering a myriad of biomes — from dense forests to arid wastelands — each presenting its unique challenges. The day-night cycle and dynamic weather system add layers of immersion, making each session feel fresh and exhilarating.

What truly sets SCUM apart is its commitment to realism. The game features a complex character customization system that allows players to shape their avatars not just in appearance but also in skills. Every choice you make has consequences, influencing your survival chances in this ruthless world. Do you invest in strength to carry more gear, or agility to evade threats? The choice is yours, and this adds a layer of strategy that keeps the gameplay engaging.

Survival is at the heart of SCUM. It’s not merely about fending off zombies or players; it’s about managing your character's metabolism, hydration levels, and even stress. You’ll find yourself foraging for food, crafting tools, and constructing shelters while constantly monitoring your physical condition. This level of detail demands attention and strategy, turning routine gameplay into an adrenaline-pumping experience.

The multiplayer aspect of SCUM elevates the sensation of survival to new heights. Whether you are teaming up with friends to tackle challenges or engaging in tense standoffs against other players, every encounter feels significant. The blend of PvE and PvP elements keeps players on their toes and fosters a sense of camaraderie or rivalry that is unique to the genre.

Moreover, SCUM boasts an extensive skill system that encourages players to develop their characters further. The freedom to specialize and the potential for failure create a rewarding learning curve. Every death teaches you something new, making your next attempt that much more strategic.

The developers' commitment to continually improving and expanding the game through regular updates and community engagement also deserves special mention. SCUM is a living project, and its evolution has brought about exciting new features, enhancements, and a growing player community that adds to the game’s allure.

In conclusion, SCUM is an outstanding survival game that challenges players on multiple levels. Its stunning visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and dynamic world ensure that every moment spent in this unforgiving land feels rewarding and intense. If you are a survival genre enthusiast looking for a game that pushes the boundaries of realism and strategy, SCUM is a must-play. Dive in and experience the thrill of surviving against all odds!

So I've now played a total of 127 hours in this game. It is easily the grindiest of the bigger survival games, even worse than DayZ. Plus, all the niggling little details you have to waste time on in SCUM, like cleaning rags to treat wounds, infections, all the various metabolism and health parameters...those things just are not fun. You waste so much time worrying about those things, and running around for hours on end trying to find something better than a knife or a spear to defend yourself with...it's just not a fun game. I tried, I really did, and we made to the point where we were fairly geared up. but it's just not worth the grind for the relatively little amount of fun it actually is overall.