Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1 Ghz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX or OpenGL compatible card Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
South Scrimshaw, Part One
The story, framed like a documentary, dominates the conversation: 151 positive mentions out of 153 total. Steam users have rated South Scrimshaw, Part One overwhelmingly positive, with 99% of 1,602 reviews praising it and 98% of post‑release feedback staying positive.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 153 | 151 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 35 | 25 | 6 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 25 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| Value for money | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 71 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 2 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 59,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Story leads praise with 151 positive mentions out of 153 total references.
- Graphics received flawless acclaim: 89 positive mentions and zero negatives.
- Price is universally appreciated, yielding 23 positive mentions without any criticism.
- Frequent keywords such as "documentaire" (39 occurrences) and "immersion" (12) highlight strong thematic resonance.
- The majority of players (<2 h playtime) report 98% positivity (280 reviewers), indicating an immediately engaging experience.
Weaknesses
- Audio attracted the most criticism, with 4 negative and 6 mixed mentions out of 35 total.
- Gameplay showed occasional unevenness, recording 1 negative and 2 mixed mentions out of 11 references.
- Content length appears limited; only 5 reviewers logged more than 10 hours, suggesting a short overall experience.
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative‑driven indie titles, especially those who appreciate documentary‑style storytelling and atmospheric immersion, will likely enjoy South Scrimshaw, Part One.
Is South Scrimshaw, Part One worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 99% of 1,602 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Story leads praise. The game is free to play.
Verdict
South Scrimshaw, Part One shines thanks to its compelling story, pristine visuals, and excellent value, earning near‑perfect scores on Steam. Minor audio hiccups and occasional gameplay rough edges prevent it from being flawless, but the overall package is a strong recommendation for players seeking a short, story‑focused adventure.
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