Introduction
SCP-096: Modest is a first-person horror survival game that immerses players in a tense and terrifying experience. Set within a dark, secretive underground complex, the game pits you against SCP-096, a humanoid creature known for its extreme emotional instability and lethal aggression.
Often referred to as “Shy Guy” or “Modest,” SCP-096 is a tall, gaunt figure with disproportionately long limbs and a haunting presence. While typically docile, it becomes violently enraged when someone views its face—whether in person, through a photo, or via video—making it a relentless pursuer. The game’s atmosphere is thick with dread, featuring dimly lit corridors, unsettling sounds, and the constant threat of encountering this monstrous entity.
The premise often involves you being trapped in a laboratory or facility where SCP-096 has escaped containment following a security breach. Your objective is simple yet daunting: survive and find a way out while avoiding the creature’s deadly attention. The game’s design emphasizes tension and unpredictability, with procedurally generated levels in some versions ensuring no two playthroughs are identical.
How to play SCP-096: Modest
Controls
- Movement: Use WASD keys (PC) or a virtual joystick (mobile) to move your character.
- Run: Hold Shift (PC) or a sprint button (mobile) to move faster, though this may generate noise.
- Flashlight: Press F (PC) or tap a flashlight icon (mobile) to toggle it on/off. Use it sparingly to navigate dark areas, as it could draw attention.
- Interact: Press E (PC) or an interact button (mobile) to pick up items or open doors.
- Jump: Hit the Spacebar (PC) or a jump button (mobile) to clear obstacles.
- Pause: Press Esc (PC) or a menu button (mobile) to pause the game.
Gameplay Tips
- Stealth is Key:
- Move slowly and quietly to avoid attracting SCP-096. Running or making noise (e.g., knocking over objects) can alert it to your position, even if you haven’t seen its face.
- If you accidentally trigger SCP-096 by viewing its face, it will scream and pursue you relentlessly. At this point, your only option is to run and hide until it calms down or you escape.
- Use the environment:
- Explore the facility cautiously. Look for cover like corners, rooms, or obstacles to break line-of-sight with SCP-096.
- Some versions may include items (e.g., keys, photos) you need to collect or destroy to progress. Be mindful that interacting with objects might make noise.
- Manage your flashlight:
- The complex is often shrouded in darkness, requiring a flashlight to see. However, using it too much might reveal your position, so toggle it strategically.
- Understand SCP-096’s behavior:
- SCP-096 is typically passive unless provoked. It may wander or sit idly until its face is seen. Once enraged, it moves at high speed and can break through obstacles to reach you.
- In some versions, simply being near SCP-096 or looking at its body (not just its face) might trigger an attack, so keep your distance.
