SCUM aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival.
Developer: Gamepires
Platforms: Steam
Links: Website, Discord
Modes: Singleplayer, Dedicated server multiplayer
Release Date: Aug 29, 2018
Status: Early Access
- Multiplayer & Single Player Support
- PvP Network Events [Death-match, Team Deathmatch, Cargo Assault]
- NPCs [Drones, Sentry Robots, Puppets]
- Domestic and Wild Animals
- Weather + Day Time Simulation
- Three Environment Types [Mediterranean, Continental Europe, Dinaric Alps]
- Advanced Metabolism System
- Inventory System
- RPG Character Customization
- Basic Visual Character Customization [Tattoos]
- Character Leveling System [Experience Points]
- Basic Crafting System [Skill Based], movement/vaulting system, and combat system [Unarmed, Melee Weapons, Firearms]
- Fully Realistic Bullet Physics
- Animal Tracking and Hunting System
- Basic Fame Point System, Team System and Basic Shelter Respawn System
- Voice Chat
- Functional Vehicles + Different Vehicle Types
- Fortifications/Bases Functional
- Advanced Archery
SCUM has many moving parts, mechanics-wise, and a lot of shit that the developers are constantly working to refine & improve. There's a lot of basic bushcraft in the game- reliance and emphasis on the skills needed to handle food, water sourcing, shelter, and fire craft. There's a detailed wound & illness system, an incredibly complex setup for metabolism (including vitamins and minerals), and many other details that make this one of the most realistic survival titles.
The environment is beautiful, and the survival aspects scratch my “surviving by the skin of my teeth” itch. The sheer amount of info packed into the crafting & metabolism menus is mind-boggling. I watched a video on the Steam page about how archery developed, and I felt like I was watching a fucking documentary on the History channel; it was that detailed.
However, be prepared for a lot of crudeness - like the need to shit & piss. And penises that can be covered by specially made ‘Willy Warmers’. Overall though, I love it and need to write a detailed review to gush and post inappropriate pictures.
Website Changelog
- 3/14/23- Changelog added.