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  1. Dec 21, 2022
    7
    Тут должен быть отзыв, но его не будет, гы)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  2. Dec 5, 2022
    6
    I'm a fan of both Sherlock holmes movies, so I love a good detective job. But in the game part, they usually can't do detective games. I saw that clearly in this game as well. You don't feel like a detective, because finding cases is not difficult at all. The tempo of the game is very repetitive. Gameplay is so boring. There is very little to do around. You just want to focus on the story.I'm a fan of both Sherlock holmes movies, so I love a good detective job. But in the game part, they usually can't do detective games. I saw that clearly in this game as well. You don't feel like a detective, because finding cases is not difficult at all. The tempo of the game is very repetitive. Gameplay is so boring. There is very little to do around. You just want to focus on the story. But the game expels demons, which is incredibly boring. On the story side, I think the story of the game is good There's a good twist at the end, I admit. But I was bored until I finished the game. I wish the parts where we fight the demons were more action-packed. Stealth is so boring and unnecessary. Expand
  3. Nov 2, 2022
    5
    сделали бы адвенчур и не выебывались qte боевка говно сюжет нормальный .....
  4. Apr 20, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics are sucks because even with a powerful pc , the fps is stuck to 30. And you can't really fix it.
    Fight mechanics are sh*t. But when you go along with the story you know what to do. So it is fine.
    My problem is with afterlife part though. It doesn't give you the satisfaction you looking for. If you watched some horror movies/tv shows you figure how it will end half way through the game.
    After all , it is an old game. Buy it on sale. Play it for the story.
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  5. Oct 20, 2020
    5
    A total disappointment!
    The story itself was a great idea. It had a great potential. A dead detective wants to uncover the mystery behind his death in the dark world...but Square Enix couldn't really execute it well. The story was nonsense. The ending was nonsense. side missions were nonsense.
    Some positive points were graphics, and characteristic of main character, Ronan. His
    A total disappointment!
    The story itself was a great idea. It had a great potential. A dead detective wants to uncover the mystery behind his death in the dark world...but Square Enix couldn't really execute it well. The story was nonsense. The ending was nonsense. side missions were nonsense.
    Some positive points were graphics, and characteristic of main character, Ronan. His personality was really cool.
    Overally it was a high-potential game which was destroyed by garbage story.
    (October 2020)
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  6. Aug 10, 2020
    5
    Strange case, when very good idea and intriguing gameplay result in such boring game. Unfortunately.
  7. Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Murder: Souls Suspect é um jogo do genero investigativo, você é um policial que está investigando uma serie de assasinatos na cidade de Salem (Aquela da lenda das bruxas), está seguindo o rastro do suspeito e ao se deparar com ele em uma casa é arremesado da janela, cai na rua inconsciente e é morto por sua propia arma a 7 tiros. É ai que o game começa, você vira uma alma penadaMurder: Souls Suspect é um jogo do genero investigativo, você é um policial que está investigando uma serie de assasinatos na cidade de Salem (Aquela da lenda das bruxas), está seguindo o rastro do suspeito e ao se deparar com ele em uma casa é arremesado da janela, cai na rua inconsciente e é morto por sua propia arma a 7 tiros. É ai que o game começa, você vira uma alma penada literalmente e seu espirito não pode descansar enquanto não descobrir quem te matou, você terá de investigar toda a cidade, os locais dos assasinatos, conversar com as almas das vitimas e com isso concluir o caso. O gameplay é facil e contem bastante stealth, você pode atravesar paredes e apenas objetos fantasmagoricos irão bloquear sua passagem, demonios estarão a sua caça e você pode derrota-los com um golpe por trás, não importa o barulho que você fizer eles apenas notarão sua presença se te verem, MSS traz um gameplay repetitivo e um pouco enjoativo, você chega no local, investiga as pistas e conclui o que acontenceu e vai para o proximo local, definitivamente gameplay não é seu forte e sim a historia, que te prente no jogo, campanha varia de 6 a 7 horas dependendo do tanto que você explorar e quem busca o 100% o tempo pode dobrar, pois tera que zerar no minimo 2x, Recomendo com certeza, a historia é legal e vale a pena dar uma chance, mas compre na promoção pois e bem curto! Expand
  8. Apr 15, 2020
    7
    Вполне себе пойдет на пару вечеров. Эту игру забудут спустя какое-то время.
  9. Mar 31, 2020
    6
    Кінцо. В принципі все, що в грі є - сюжет, при чому не самий цікавий.
  10. Mar 4, 2020
    7
    I really liked the game. it's new. I liked the story and the puzzles. There's not a lot of action and the action that's there isn't all that interesting and doesn't really add anything to the game or to the story, but it does fit in.
  11. May 25, 2019
    6
    Murdered: Soul Suspect is a game that delivers... something. It certainly has charm and some style to it, but a lacking gameplay that tries and fails to fill your time with pointless enemies and a very lukewarm mystery cripple it. If you absolutely love ghosts, detectives and a dash of horror in your stories, much like myself, you will probably get enjoyment from it but don't expect to beMurdered: Soul Suspect is a game that delivers... something. It certainly has charm and some style to it, but a lacking gameplay that tries and fails to fill your time with pointless enemies and a very lukewarm mystery cripple it. If you absolutely love ghosts, detectives and a dash of horror in your stories, much like myself, you will probably get enjoyment from it but don't expect to be floored anytime soon. Expand
  12. Feb 7, 2019
    7
    Murdered Soul Suspect is a very good detective adventure game launched back in 2014 but that only now, in 2019, I have played.
    Honestly the game took me by surprise, since it was not exactly what I was expecting it to be, especially because the concept of the game was not what I expected. But the story was good enough and it keep me playing until the end, even though, so many times during
    Murdered Soul Suspect is a very good detective adventure game launched back in 2014 but that only now, in 2019, I have played.
    Honestly the game took me by surprise, since it was not exactly what I was expecting it to be, especially because the concept of the game was not what I expected. But the story was good enough and it keep me playing until the end, even though, so many times during the game I found myself bored with its repetitive game mechanics.

    Graphically the game is OK, for a 2014 title, and the controls are fluid and facies to pick up. I've just been frustrated at some elemental moments, at the presence of the demons, that become repetitive and tiring.

    I fully recommend the game, especially if you can get it on a promotion. Hope you all liked it!
    I leave you guys a small video with some of the more intense moments of the game, spoiler free:
    https://youtu.be/opTEZ3YyQIE
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  13. Jul 5, 2018
    7
    Mmmmm, comprarlo en ofertas hacer valer la pena, pero a precio de lanzamiento ni loco.
  14. Jun 24, 2018
    6
    Ronan is a criminal-turned-cop who is killed by the mysterious Bell Killer. Playing as Ronan's ghost, investigate a series of crime scenes (sometimes with the help of teenage medium Joy), searching for identity of the killer. Many supernatural elements come into play – ghosts, witches, demons – and some flashbacks of the witch trials are pretty gruesome (drowning, burning, hanging).

    As
    Ronan is a criminal-turned-cop who is killed by the mysterious Bell Killer. Playing as Ronan's ghost, investigate a series of crime scenes (sometimes with the help of teenage medium Joy), searching for identity of the killer. Many supernatural elements come into play – ghosts, witches, demons – and some flashbacks of the witch trials are pretty gruesome (drowning, burning, hanging).

    As the investigation progresses, you'll explore a graveyard, an apartment house, an old mansion, a police station and of course the obligatory asylum level. While the game world is small, it is open, with the ability to just wander around the town of Salem. It's a gloomy place – the game occurs entirely at night – but is well-dotted with NPCs and collectibles. Obtaining collectibles can unlock other stories (usually brief, narrated cut-scenes), and some NPCs will provide side-missions. There's a decent amount of stuff to do, but most collectibles were easily found as I explored the town or a level.

    Investigations require exploring a a crime scene, finding evidence (“Press E to analyze”) and sorting through the collected evidence (“Press Q to conclude the investigation”). Walking (or later, teleporting) around as a ghost feels fun; Ronan can walk through walls, possess people (mind-reading), and turn on random stuff to mess with the townsfolk (poltergeisting). Especially cool were the impenetrable “ghost walls” from past times that can block Ronan from exploring – or even provide new hazards (watch out for the ghost train!). Oh, and you can possess cats, too. This is actually crucial to progress through several stages of the game.

    The demon sections, though, dragged the experience down a bit. Demons will sometimes spawn after completing an investigation. Their existence does have a crucial part to play, and they're easy enough to defeat with a little patience. Given that this is a supernatural tale, it would be rather weird if demons of some kind weren't in the game, and having some stealth sections added some variety to the gameplay. But after a while the demons became annoying distractions from the story.

    And the narrative is where Murdered: Soul Suspect stands strongest. There is a lot of backstory to be found about Ronan and his wife (via collectibles). Sometimes collectibles in games are merely annoying, but they are worth pursuing here. Jason Brooks (as Ronan) and Cassidy Lehrman (as the medium, Joy) provide stand-out vocal performances. The graphics (Unreal 3) are great – murky and dark. Jason Graves' score provides a classic horror-story undertone. Murdered: Soul Suspect is a well-crafted detective game with a few quirks that holds its story aloft as its best attribute.
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  15. May 20, 2018
    7
    Un juego con unas premisas complicadas, que acaban confirmándose en un juego que no acaba de funcionar. No es un mal juego, pero si es algo decepcionante.
  16. May 10, 2018
    7
    Игра интересна.
    Да это правда не открытие и не веха игровой истории, но интересный мистический детектив .
    Побочные миссии к сожалению скучны, очень мало контента. Это не позволяет назвать продукт ААА тайтлом, сколько денег бы не было потрачено на рекламу. В целом достойно
    Игра интересна.
    Да это правда не открытие и не веха игровой истории, но интересный мистический детектив .
    Побочные миссии к сожалению скучны, очень мало контента. Это не позволяет назвать продукт ААА тайтлом, сколько денег бы не было потрачено на рекламу.
    В целом достойно
  17. Feb 27, 2018
    7
    A cool game with a fascinating plot and great potential, but not everything was done. But you still need to play!
  18. Feb 25, 2017
    6
    Good premise and atmosphere, but some of the gameplay is mediocre.

    It's basically an interactive story point-and-click game but with a mainstream 3rd person view, some basic stealth and QTE mechanics, and a larger budget to make it more appealing to the masses. This combination of niche and mainstream works well enough, if you have modest expectations. The story is quite enjoyable, but
    Good premise and atmosphere, but some of the gameplay is mediocre.

    It's basically an interactive story point-and-click game but with a mainstream 3rd person view, some basic stealth and QTE mechanics, and a larger budget to make it more appealing to the masses. This combination of niche and mainstream works well enough, if you have modest expectations. The story is quite enjoyable, but a bit short. Voice acting is decent, and the music fits the mood well. Graphics are fairly modest on a technical level, but some environments still manage to look beautiful, and the effects look slick. While I was expecting some rough edges with gameplay, the core mystery solving mechanics also have some flaws - the answer was sometimes too obvious or seemed inconsistent or illogical. As a console port there are some issues - flawed mouse sensitivity, clunky PC controls you cannot re-bind and a prohibitive autosave system. All these issues are annoying, but they don't ruin the game completely. Possessing cats and solving crimes as a ghost was pretty cool at times.

    This game reminds me a bit of Alan Wake and LA Noire. While not as good as either of those games, it was better than I thought it would be after seeing the professional reviews. Its sad the developer went bust one month after making this game.
    If you have modest expectations and some patience, its an enjoyable interactive-story game.

    Recommended, at sale price.

    tip: add “-nostartupmovies” to the game's steam launch settings.
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  19. Nov 26, 2016
    7
    I did find this game entertaining and enjoyable through to the end. It is really more of an adventure game with a few tacked on elements like the stealthcombat mechanic to give it more of a game feel. The overall story is interesting and while it feel likes it ends quickly I'd give this a look at a cheap price.
  20. Oct 30, 2016
    6
    Got very hyped when this was announced, whole conxept semt pretty amazing. Too bad the final product didnt live up to most of my expectations. Its still not a horrible game, but a game that feels like a missed opportunity. The concept of being a ghost and solving your own murderer plus mysteries surrounding it still was fairly interesting, but not all the way. Some of the story storyGot very hyped when this was announced, whole conxept semt pretty amazing. Too bad the final product didnt live up to most of my expectations. Its still not a horrible game, but a game that feels like a missed opportunity. The concept of being a ghost and solving your own murderer plus mysteries surrounding it still was fairly interesting, but not all the way. Some of the story story twists were well done, but overall story just felt sluggish while leading to them. The menace of demons raming your world felt non existent since theyre so damn easy to take out and get away. There was this nice human factor where you can help lost souls solve their problems so they can leave the world between dead and living. Investigation part of gameplay wasnt that well done either, it was very easy to put together the clues you gathered, barely had to use my brain power.

    Its an ok game if you wanna play something else thats out there, but dont expect anything special. Its a fairly forgettable experience.
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  21. Jun 21, 2016
    6
    A game without much game.

    This is essentially an interactive story. And interactive in a way that you just can't get it wrong. You are murdered detective trying to solve the mystery of your own death in a little town called Salem. So let's start with the story itself then. It's a descent story as best. It's nothing spectacular, has some twists but it does not make you hold your
    A game without much game.

    This is essentially an interactive story. And interactive in a way that you just can't get it wrong. You are murdered detective trying to solve the mystery of your own death in a little town called Salem.

    So let's start with the story itself then. It's a descent story as best. It's nothing spectacular, has some twists but it does not make you hold your breath. You don't specially feel attached to the main character and the narration is clunky at times.

    The graphics, the voice acting and general quality is really good. Shame that the whole game falls short on the rest.

    The game mechanics are rather boring and come down to connecting clues with each other to progress the story. But getting them wrong does not cause any fail state of the game, and the overall success is never displayed somewhere at the end of the game. The other part of the game that forced some interaction was getting past demons, which could only be killed by QTE if you managed to get behind them. This part of the game felt annoying and tedious but happened so rarely you can't complain much.

    The whole game forces you to follow one single path, and there is no room for exploration. Really linear experience.

    The game is fairly short - around 10 hours and that's quite enough.

    Would I recommend it - probably not - though I did get through it and did not felt forced to do so. If you're ok in treating it as a story then you might like it. If you want a game - look somewhere else.
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  22. Mar 8, 2016
    7
    It has a great beginning and good graphics, even the investigations are fine but i didn't like the demons' game. I was expecting an investigating game where you can't die.
  23. Jun 5, 2015
    7
    SCORE: 6.8/10

    I'm recommending at sale price. For five dollars, it's worth a play through in 6-7 hours. It is a decent story, better than a decent amount of stuff on TV. Nice twists, good ending. Not spectacular, but pretty good. Graphics are also decent. No Ethan Carter or The Witcher 3, but pretty good. The voice acting is also solid. I've seen worse b-movies for sure.
    SCORE: 6.8/10

    I'm recommending at sale price. For five dollars, it's worth a play through in 6-7 hours.

    It is a decent story, better than a decent amount of stuff on TV. Nice twists, good ending. Not spectacular, but pretty good.

    Graphics are also decent. No Ethan Carter or The Witcher 3, but pretty good.

    The voice acting is also solid. I've seen worse b-movies for sure.

    That is kind of this game. Solid, but certainly not spectacular. A fun little romp that is the perfect length for it's story. It doesn't overstay its welcome but I definitely wouldn't replay it either.
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  24. Apr 4, 2015
    6
    Murdered: Soul Suspect had much hype before its release, and that is a possible explanation for the negativity it got eventually on the reviews, as this game didn't really deliver what it claimed to be.
    Still, all in all, this is a nice attempt which I actually quite enjoyed and if the developers wouldn't have promised so much they couldn't deliver, I'd even say wholeheartedly that
    Murdered: Soul Suspect had much hype before its release, and that is a possible explanation for the negativity it got eventually on the reviews, as this game didn't really deliver what it claimed to be.
    Still, all in all, this is a nice attempt which I actually quite enjoyed and if the developers wouldn't have promised so much they couldn't deliver, I'd even say wholeheartedly that Murdered:SS doesn't deserve all those low scores.

    Now let's see.... Graphics- were pretty awesome. Not the best you'll find around I guess, but they were nice to watch. Not too demanding on the machine and yet aesthetic and pleasent enough. There was also a good amount of details in the different locations in the game fitting well to the environment (graveyard, museum, old mansion etc..). 710 for me folks.

    Music&sounds-for such a cinematic game, you'd expect some epic score. Well, that's not exactly the case. The soundtrack of the game felt very lacking, and while I always puts special attention to music in video games, here the music mostly never grabbed my attention. And while the little soundtrack there was didn't sound bad, It was simply repetitive, not memorable, and didn't really contribute much to the game. 410, sadly.

    Story & settings - No matter how much a video-game is mediocre (or not), for me, a good story can always save it from being a complete disaster. Here, I enjoyed the story, but then again, it wasn't something too incredible or memorable. I did really like the main characters, though, thought the voice acting was usually pretty good. If you look for the collectibles in-game you get a lot of background-story about the town Salem (in which the story occurs) and about the main hero of the game - Ronan. I found those bits of information to be pretty interesting and a nice addition to the game&story.
    The main story in general, is still somewhat mediocre. Towards the middle of the game there's some sort of a twist and then it gets pretty obvious and predictable until the ending, which, unfortunately, is falling flat. Really, it almost ruined the entire experience for me. 510 - mainly because of the ending (which had a potential but just wasn't done food enough!)

    Gameplay - and now we're getting to the meat. The gameplay, which many would find here mediocre as well. Murdered is mainly an adventure game, and it plays much like one. The entire game is built as various investigations you'd have to solve in order to proceed. You may also collect many collectibles which lie around and serve as 'side quests'. It's nice, easy to understand, 'catchy', and sometimes (only sometimes) you have to really open your eyes and pay attention to find all the clues. Which is nice. Unfortunately the whole section of deducting and processong your clues is rather easy and unchallanging.
    There are also some (not many) 'action' sequences where you musy hide from demons and sneak on them... Which is very repetitive, unchallanging, usually not fun and just a waste of time. Seems like the developers just tried to force some stealth into the game. Not cool! 610

    In short- a game which looks alright and plays just fine, and suffers from too much unmet-expectations, a somewhat predictable story (which I did enjoy but I know that many would find mediocre and even weak!), and not much length.
    If you're not the kind of person which would hunt down all collectibles and details about the story, you'll meet an easy, short, unchallanging experience which is not necessarily satisfying.

    Adventure lovers - don't get me wrong - you may find many moments of joy in this game, like I did.
    There are still some very well-done aspects of the story, in my opinion. Without the disappointing ending I would give this game a 7 and not a 6 (based on my experience, at least)
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  25. Feb 18, 2015
    7
    A fine Murder mystery game that will have you wondering "who done it" until the end. A good story, decent graphics, and great voice acting made my playthrough surprisingly enjoyable Unfortunately it tries a bit too much to appeal to the casual audience by adding combat which isn't good at all and some relatively pointless mechanics like zooming and sprinting. There are also a plethora ofA fine Murder mystery game that will have you wondering "who done it" until the end. A good story, decent graphics, and great voice acting made my playthrough surprisingly enjoyable Unfortunately it tries a bit too much to appeal to the casual audience by adding combat which isn't good at all and some relatively pointless mechanics like zooming and sprinting. There are also a plethora of performance and other issues but none that I found to be game breaking; just minor annoyances. My biggest gripe is how short the game is. You can easily finish it in 4 hours or less and they try to add time by packing the game full of collectibles so you can learn the backstory to the game. If you enjoy story based games, playing a detective, and can get it on the cheap end, then i'd recommend picking it up. Expand
  26. Feb 9, 2015
    6
    Ultimately flawed, this is an entertaining game that was worth a bargain bin price. Game makers should be encouraged to try new ideas and this was a very unique game concept. However it wasn't a triple-A experience. Basically it's an easter egg hunt in a spooky environment with some asinine demon fighting. It's a slow-burner for sure, but has an interesting story enough to persuade meUltimately flawed, this is an entertaining game that was worth a bargain bin price. Game makers should be encouraged to try new ideas and this was a very unique game concept. However it wasn't a triple-A experience. Basically it's an easter egg hunt in a spooky environment with some asinine demon fighting. It's a slow-burner for sure, but has an interesting story enough to persuade me to see it to the end. But I'm glad I'm done. Expand
  27. Sep 29, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall Premise: Solve a supernatural mystery murder…your own, in fact.

    Graphics and Sound: The cinematic experience looks great in most aspects as do many character models. However, your own character doesn’t look as unique and the surroundings often feature the same bland color palette. The voice-work is pretty spectacular whereas the actually music is minimal and the ambiance sounds convincingly haunting.

    Playability and Entertainment: The gameplay isn’t as well-handled as the story itself but it gets the job done. The story offers most of the entertainment as it is an interesting experience and somewhat of a better-quality version of something akin to Deadly Premonition mixed with Heavy Rain.

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 7.5/10.0
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  28. Aug 5, 2014
    5
    This game is a highly story driven detective game.
    It has a fresh new approach, taking place in a purgatory-like environment between the living and the dead.
    You are Ronan O'Connor, a cop detective with a blemished criminal past, who are killed by a mysterious serial killer, in the small town of Salem. As O'Connors ghost, you set out to find your own killer. Being a ghost has a few
    This game is a highly story driven detective game.
    It has a fresh new approach, taking place in a purgatory-like environment between the living and the dead.
    You are Ronan O'Connor, a cop detective with a blemished criminal past, who are killed by a mysterious serial killer, in the small town of Salem.
    As O'Connors ghost, you set out to find your own killer.

    Being a ghost has a few drawbacks (apart from being dead).
    Those being very restricted to how you can interact with the world around you.
    But it also comes with perks, in form of special powers, that are revealed as the story progresses.
    This makes for interesting gameplay - unfortunately the game doesn't unleash the full potential of it.

    While the game has a fresh new take on an old genre, it does, unfortunately, seem unpolished.
    Mouse interactions in menus doesn't always work, and sometimes you run around looking for clues that aren't revealed unless specific actions are taken.
    And while the story is alright, and actually has some genuine historical background to it, the 'mystery' of the plot became clear to me very early on.
    This left me with some frustration, as I always felt ahead of the actual story, which just made the main character seem rather slow in terms of being a detective.

    There's a website connected to the game, where you can find maps and keep track of your clues and progress. And to be honest, it just seems like it's made because it's 'the thing to do' at the moment.
    Truth is that alt-tabbing between the game and your browser is just a nuisance, that could have been completely eliminated, by implementing the website features into the main game.

    I'd love to give a higher rating, but I just can't justify higher than a 5.
    This game could have been so much more, if given a little more thought to the new type of gameplay, and a more overall polish.
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  29. Jul 31, 2014
    7
    A decent interactive story with most of the 'gameplay' taking place in your own head. The controls are simplistic and the majority of the game involved wandering around looking for clues or moving through the levels avoiding demons. By no means is this a great game, however it is an entertaining story and a stepping stone for potential improvements to a genre lacking titles in recent years.
  30. Jul 1, 2014
    6
    The game is not bad, but not good either, its a playable game, that have a good history until the end, which is really cut short and surprisingly easy. Just looked like they were trying to end the game has soon has possible for the release, the final challenge its not challenging at all, and the ending cutscene is not really loyal to all the of game's development of characters and theirThe game is not bad, but not good either, its a playable game, that have a good history until the end, which is really cut short and surprisingly easy. Just looked like they were trying to end the game has soon has possible for the release, the final challenge its not challenging at all, and the ending cutscene is not really loyal to all the of game's development of characters and their relationships. Expand
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 3, 2014
    70
    The game gets an A for effort, but unfortunately the same can't be said of the core gameplay mechanics, which are dull and repetitive. The storyline is engaging, but other than that there's not much to write home about. [Aug 2014]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Aug 25, 2014
    40
    The triple-A presentation is hindered by monotonous gameplay, stilted PC controls and stupid action bits. [Issue#244]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 30, 2014
    50
    A less than successful attempt at what could have been a novel concept. [Aug 2014, p.57]