Published: 2015-09-22, Author: Daniel , review by: in.ign.com
Smart story, Use of perspective, Intense scares
Frustrating puzzles, Unsatisfying stealth
SOMA is a sustained exploration of an original and thought-provoking idea. The concept of artificial intelligence has been explored by lots of science fiction, so it isn't unique in that regard, but it makes particularly intelligent use of video game conv...
Published: 2016-03-18, Author: Alex , review by: play3r.net
Abstract: Playing this the whole way through I have seen no bugs or glitches at all, so I was either extremely lucky with my playthrough or Frictional Games really busted their asses to make this game extremely easy to immerse yourself into. This game has great plo...
Soma is an exceptionally-compelling story, told in ways that are both innovative and very traditional in turn. It takes you from the highs of puzzling where you're interrogating the back-up of a long-dead technician repeatedly until you manage verisimilit...
Juggles complex ideas with intelligence, Sterling voice acting and script, Doses of paralysing terror for those who like that sort of thing
Game mechanic doesn't evolve over the game's course, Horror gradually subsides
SOMA's complete experience is not only engaging but wrangles with big questions in the way that only great science fiction can. What does it mean to be human? How do I know that I'm alive? Is there any grand order to the universe? It's never an easy ride...
Abstract: Developer: Frictional Games Publisher: Frictional Games Platforms: PC, PS4 Version Reviewed: PC It has been five years since Amnesia: The Dark Descent crept down our collective spines like a parade of spiders. In that time Frictional's terrifying magnum...
Published: 2015-09-21, Author: Dan , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: It's only been five years since Frictional Games unleashed Amnesia: The Dark Descent on unsuspecting PC gamers, revolutionising horror games in the process. Its combination of utter helplessness, disorientating sanity effects and physics-based interaction...
Published: 2015-07-21, Author: Leon , review by: gamesradar.com
A great science fiction story, Rewarding to investigate what's happened, Interesting and unpredictable locations and progression, Likable characters dealing with a horrific situation
Monsters lack threat, Minimal guidance can leave you lost
A disturbingly different take on interesting sci-fi concepts let down by a slow start and disappointing monsters, but worth it overall...
Truly creepy psychological horror. Game is largely exploration based, but with enemies strategically placed throughout to keep you on your toes
Your next objective isn't always completely obvious, though that lends itself to the horror and anxiety that the game can produce
Horror games aren't for everybody. Psychological horror games even less so. When those games are particularly well done though, they deserve to be played. I'm not usually one for stealth or horror games… I prefer games that let you run right up and shoot...
