Scum
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EARLY ACCESS TITLE
This game is in early access and I have about 25 hours playtime, A full review is coming after I play the latest update, the information below is per the developer/steam page or whatever else is available.
V0.9.5
Note: This game is under heavy active development with updates occurring frequently.
Game Engine
Scum is being developed on Unreal Engine 4.27 Due to all the massive back end systems, I do not foresee the developers upgrading to 5.
Developer
Scum is being developed by Gamespires, which appears to be a small team.
Survival Elements
Scum has an almost unprecedented amount of survival elements. I am going to give a few very light examples.
- Food – includes Fat, Protein, Carbs, Several Vitamins and Minerals.
- Water – Contaminated and Drinkable
- Injuries – Blood Loss, Broken Bones, Infections
- Body – Skin, Bones, Stomach fullness, Bladder Fullness, Intestine Fullness.
- Noise – When performing any action.
Base Building
The game has custom modular base building.
Crafting
You will need to craft a lot of your items, this is especially true early game. After 25 hours of game-play, the number of completed items I have found is few and far between.
Looting
You will be looting a million containers, I have not lived long enough in 25 hours to get past the beginning stages, I think my longest non-death run might be 24 in game hours. I suspect you could find more loot with some skill increases.
Combat, Main Enemy Types
Puppets, But for your non-zombie fans. I would think you would consider these zombies, as that is pretty much what they are. Also there are Mechanoids.
Characters and Leveling
Character creation is very detailed, Your body actually effects your game-play, Create a big fatso, and you will run slower, and take longer to get to run speed. You also have points for Strength, Intelligence, Dexterity, and Constitution. Depending on how many points these have also depends on how many points you can spend on skills governed by these points. These traits and actions completed in game increase and decrease stats and skills.
Creature Taming and Mounts
There is no creature taming, there is however vehicles, Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, and even Planes.
Weather Impacts on Gameplay
I do not know exactly how the weather will impact the character, I know for sure there is hot and cold, this even includes just wearing to many clothes in normal temperatures.
Game Modes
Current game modes are single and multiplayer.
Map
The game features a hand crafted map.
Over Game-play Difficulty
I have started Scum many times, until this most recent update 12/23 – I did not far well at all, dying early and often before I could get anything started. This last start however, I found things much more agreeable. I am not sure if I just got a lucky start or am just finally understanding the game a little better. I would be prepared for a significant learning curve either way. Maybe you will pick it up real fast, but be prepared that it could take a while. I also would not panic over the metabolism system. You probably won’t live long enough the first few times for it to matter. Eat whatever you can find to start.
Game Summary
Developers Stated Features
FEATURES IN CURRENT GAME
The following features are available in the game as it is available now. Please continue to check this area and the Steam forums for updates to features and additions through the Early Access period.
- Multiplayer & Single Player Support
- Network Events [Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Cargo Assault]
- NPCs [Drones, Sentry Robots, Puppets, Traders]
- Domestic and Wild Animals
- Advanced weather and Day/Time Simulation
- Multiple environment types from the snowy mountain, across the green woodlands to the sunny coastlines.
- Advanced realistic Metabolism System
- Inventory System
- In depth RPG Character Customization
- Basic Visual Character Customization [Tattoos]
- Character Leveling System [Experience Points]
- Basic Crafting System [Skill Based]
- Basic Movement System + Vaulting
- Basic Combat System [Unarmed, Melee Weapons, Firearms]
- Fully Realistic Bullet Physics
- Diverse weapons arsenal with specific weapon maintenance system.
- Weapon attachments
- Animal Tracking and Hunting System
- Advanced fishing system
- Fame Point System
- Economy system
- Squad system
- Basic Shelter Respawn System
- Voice Chat
- Functional Vehicles on Land, Sea and Air
- Vehicular combat
- Fortifications and Base building
- Advanced Archery
- Numerous and diverse POIs from big Cities to small factories.
- Safe zones with outposts
FEATURES PLANNED FOR VERSION 1.0
The following features are not yet in SCUM and are planned as a part of the Early Access period. The timing and depth of these features are subject to change base on community feedback and development realities.
- Metanarrative Gameplay [Primary / Secondary Missions, Side Quests, End Game Content]
- Advanced Visual Character Customization
- Advanced Combat System [Martial Arts + Improved Weapons Control and Movement]
- All Soft Skills and Skill Levels Fully Implemented
- Advanced Crafting System
- Rebellion Experience System
- Advanced NPC and Animal AI
- Additional NPC and Wildlife Sets
- Advanced Team Mechanics
- Additional Network Events
- Advanced Fame Point System
- Additional Weapons and Gear
- Ongoing Optimization
System Specs
MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
Available on
Check out TheGoodishGamer and Scum on YouTube.
Games Like Scum
The following games have these gameplay features. Although most survival games have all these elements and more, you should find that overall you would be playing very similar mechanics but with different graphical assets.
Similarities
Brutally Hard Survival, Base Building, Detailed Medical, System, Zombies. Co-Op