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How Metascores Are Calculated
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4 Elements
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
Travel to the strange and exotic lands of Argilus, a developed planet with absolutely no people, on a quest to uncover the secrets behind a strange phenomena. Here you will discover the mysteries and the secrets that, until now, have been lying dormant waiting to be revealed. [DreamCatcher]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
Four Fat Chicks
Schizm breaks no new ground but it goes over the old ground in high style. It's a long and satisfying game and yet at the same time not too frustrating.
 91
Just Adventure
One of the finest adventures of 2001. On a number of levels, the game is simply brilliant and belongs on the "must play" list for any serious adventurer.
90
Quandary
For fans of the big canvas multiple-path challenge (think "Riven"); or for anyone else looking for a distinctive immersive week, this is an exceptional game.
90
Adrenaline Vault
The superb graphics and sound, combined with a truly intriguing story and absolutely absorbing gameplay, make Schizm a real winner.
80
GameSpy
Many of the vistas and landscapes are splendidly gorgeous, but the low resolution and ungodly amount of compression artifacting always reminds you that you're playing a game, not experiencing a new world.
78
GameSpot
It's nothing but a series of locked-door puzzles, and yet in most cases the puzzles are well thought out, original, and interesting.
73
TotalGames.net
Unfortunately this won’t re-ignite the genre, but it’ll keep people going for a while, and it makes a pleasant change from the few cartoon adventures currently doing the rounds.
70
Game Over Online
A very difficult adventure, and that, coupled with some other problems, prevents it from being very fun to play.
70
GameZone
While the game is challenging, there are drawbacks, and most of those lie with the character acting. The vocal interpretations are somewhat bland, and those character actors providing their talents to this game visually need to feel the role rather than merely walking through the genre.
70
Computer Games Magazine
Myst clone lovers who need a really, really tough nut to crack will be in heaven with Schizm, poor peripheral elements be damned.
70
All Game Guide
Designed for experienced adventure gamers and hardcore math and engineering puzzle fans, who still may find the game occasionally frustrating, but will be ultimately rewarded.
60
Computer Gaming World
The majority of the puzzles are beautifully incorporated into the gameworld, but you practically need degrees in mathematics and linguistics to solve most of them. [Mar 2002, p.81]
60
Adventure Gamers
It’s unfortunate that the difficulty will often bring a screeching halt to this. With the proper patience, seeing Schizm through to the end will have its rewards.
60
Yahoo! Games
Although it plays like someone spent just a little too much time reading through junior high geometry books, there's some pretty amazing graphics and a captivating storyline right out of a Jules Verne novel, making this one of the most challenging and interesting adventure games on the market.
30
IGN
Probably the worst adventure game I’ve ever played. Sure, I want a challenge, but Schizm is unplayable without a walkthrough. The storyline isn’t even very good.
Martyn N. gave it a7: Anne H. gave it a 2: [Anonymous] gave it a 10: Neil H. gave it an 8: |
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