![]() In the correct setting, wooden acting can work perfectly well. Tormented Souls incorporates brilliantly dated aesthetics. This may annoy some players, but I loved the mysterious albeit weird ways that combined beautifully with the risk of losing it all. The water becomes muddier and the reasonings behind the twisted tale doesn’t become clear for some time. What was equally glorious was how dark and twisted the story becomes the further you progress. The logic-based problems were extremely rewarding to solve, as there were many Eureka moments. This becomes increasingly difficult when monsters are chasing you and fresh puzzles are introduced. This forces you to push further into the mansion and remember each task and their locations. The solution to many problems wasn’t simply found in the room or surrounding areas. Though I hated losing everything, I loved how it kept you on edge, knowing that one mistake would cost you everything.Įxploration and solving each puzzle went hand in hand. The latter is key as save points are limited, and you must find a tape player and a reel of tape to record your progress. The developers want you to focus on exploration, puzzles, and the survival elements. ![]() ![]() In Tormented Souls, it accompanies everything, but it isn’t the main concept. Would you dare to eat here? Puzzles and limited save points.īeing scared senseless is part and parcel of this horror genre. The survival elements are brutally unfair and losing your progress is guaranteed, so you must be wise in how you take on each encounter. You must decide whether to run or fight! If you win, you can breathe a sigh of relief, but if you die, it’s game over. Being chased by experimental creatures with only a nail gun to defend yourself is no laughing matter. If the creepy shadows and claustrophobic rooms don’t make you soil yourself, maybe the horrific monsters you face will. A creature lurks in the dark and is desperate for you to step closer, but fortunately, a handy Zippo lighter keeps them at bay and illuminates the way. Its classic setting is spooky as hell and is only made worse when you step into the shadows. The labyrinthine mansion, limited hints, puzzles to solve, and items to combine, will have retro gamers champing at the bit. I warned you, this is a classic creepy game. Entering this hellish building has dire consequences, but once she starts this journey, Caroline can’t turn back until her questions are answered. This is a big mistake and the start of the many horrors she is about to witness. Unable to get them out of her mind, Caroline goes to the hospital located in an abandoned mansion to search for the answers to her many questions. From here, her life sadly takes a turn for the worse. The game opens with her receiving an envelope containing a postcard adorned with a photo of the twins. You control Caroline Walker, a young woman who is haunted by the image of twin girls. I forgave its dated plot and focussed on the many jump scares and challenging puzzles I experienced. However, I wasn’t so bothered by its generic “spooky” storyline because many of the other elements were fantastic. Normally, I want a thorough story that isn’t tired or cliched. Believe me, its unique storyline and blend of mechanics makes Tormented Souls an excellent addition to the genre in its own right and I loved its spine-tingling ways. You may worry that this will simply be a ripoff of these much-loved games. Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark, and Silent Hill can be seen in the puzzles, the creepy rooms, and the horrific foes you face. Every element of this wonderful horror puzzle title can be linked to the genre-leading games of the PS1. Tormented Souls is so proud of its inspiration that it openly wear them on its sleeve. Proudly highlighting your influences is not a bad thing, especially when they have cult status. ![]() Tormented Souls wears its influences on its sleeve. Fortunately, Tormented Souls will scare you senseless and you’ll need a change of underwear before you finish each playthrough. Whenever you get your hands on a scary title, you want to feel on edge throughout. Tormented Souls is the latest title to test my nerve and this old-school inspired affair will send shivers down your spine.ĭeveloped by Dual Effect and Abstract Digital and published by PQube, this is a classic horror game set in a cliched but brilliant location. Yet, I love to lose myself in a great video game. With horror spanning many platforms, your scary experience can come in many forms. With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time to prepare for the cold weather, trick or treat, and an unhealthy level of scary moments.
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