The Medium took me almost exactly eight hours to finish, and I got most but not all of the optional lore collectibles. While one playthrough was plenty for me, I'm still dwelling on the bigger picture and how everything fits together. Poland is an interesting historical backdrop, one that doesn't feel like an afterthought. And even though this is largely Marianne's personal story – much more than expected – it does ultimately branch out. If you care to look, there are world-building dots to consider and connect.
I wanted a whole lot more from the split-reality premise, though. I wanted higher stakes. Tension. If this game felt threatening, I'd have a very different outlook. As is, I think it's decent. Enjoyable enough.
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