Murdered: Soul Suspect

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7.3

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  1. ryude
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    After reading so many bad reviews, I started to think I had just pre-ordered a flop. But once I started playing, I got pulled into it's great story and fun game-play elements. It's not quite an open-world game, yet it's not linear either. It's kind of like L.A. Noire meets The Longest Journey: Dreamfall. The game isn't perfect, but it's the best game experience I've had this year andAfter reading so many bad reviews, I started to think I had just pre-ordered a flop. But once I started playing, I got pulled into it's great story and fun game-play elements. It's not quite an open-world game, yet it's not linear either. It's kind of like L.A. Noire meets The Longest Journey: Dreamfall. The game isn't perfect, but it's the best game experience I've had this year and that's all I care about.… Expand
  2. 4ya5h1
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    i dont know why critics and users rate this game so bad, cuz in my opinion this game is pretty good. very interesting idea of game and realization is good
  3. KrauserFear
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    After playing this game I have to say that metacritic 59 that rate is trash fake review you think I joke go play the game and find yourself look at the usercore its 7.3 most people might didn't played it cause they truly care the mighty metacritic score which mean trash reviewer gave trash score this game deserve 90 critic rate this game is must play

    To be honest this game is very    After playing this game I have to say that metacritic 59 that rate is trash fake review you think I joke go play the game and find yourself look at the usercore its 7.3 most people might didn't played it cause they truly care the mighty metacritic score which mean trash reviewer gave trash score this game deserve 90 critic rate this game is must play

    To be honest this game is very sad,emotional plus sadistic game the gameplay is awesome there is many mystery in the game I don't want to share go play and find yourself I am a huge life is strange fan I can bet LIS fan gonna cry to play this game cause of similarity and this game truly mature minded detective game its sometime spooky little bit horror not very scary after all you might get little bugs if you have low ending pc not sure at all

    Whoever play this game he wanted to cry but he gonna force himself not to cry being sad and focusing on the game there's lot of part and moment heartbreaking :(

    About the graphics I will mention it later I played with very low settings lag fps so I didn't get the best gfx experience

    Remember:- "One Game,One Night,One KIller"
    (To be continue)    … Expand
  4. BLADE_
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    Pros: A very well organised murder mystery story with good progression and narration. The ending was really top notch and good. Overall quite a good game with some unique game play.

    Cons: Faced some bugs and issues, some of them were solved by putting the game in V-Sync ON, but the issue is my monitor is 144Hz and after turning on the V-sync , game gets locked to 30 FPS which is really    Pros: A very well organised murder mystery story with good progression and narration. The ending was really top notch and good. Overall quite a good game with some unique game play.

    Cons: Faced some bugs and issues, some of them were solved by putting the game in V-Sync ON, but the issue is my monitor is 144Hz and after turning on the V-sync , game gets locked to 30 FPS which is really unplayable. An the whole game had dialogue sound issue.

    Verdict: Overall it's a must play RECOMMENDED game, buy it when it's on SALE.
    My Rating: 7.5/10    … Expand
  5. Lordink
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    An amazing third person quest/adventure game. Technically the game is just fine - nothing spectacular as it uses quite old Unreal Engine 3 and last-gen graphics is something you will see here. Still, the visuals in the game are great - because of spectacular level design, map details and overall style. Characters have deep personalities, and even linear dialogs are very professionallyAn amazing third person quest/adventure game. Technically the game is just fine - nothing spectacular as it uses quite old Unreal Engine 3 and last-gen graphics is something you will see here. Still, the visuals in the game are great - because of spectacular level design, map details and overall style. Characters have deep personalities, and even linear dialogs are very professionally written and immersive. The storyline is interesting and far from trivial, and the gameplay involves a little bit of action and a lot of satisfying exploration and scene investigation, where maybe you do not need to think a lot - this is by far not a hardcore quest - but you will certainly find yourself diving into the drama. I really enjoy the game, it's crafted very well.… Expand
  6. OBERON361
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Very atmospheric game with an interesting story, not a masterpiece 10/10, but play nice and interesting. Very affordable price for the game in STEAM.
    Buy, play and enjoy.
  7. Comet
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    It's a quite entertaining game. Story is interesting, gameplay is good and diversified albeit it's different from the usual as you can't shoot or grab anything but instead walk through most walls, teleport, possess people and animals and use your "poltergeist powers" to activate office equipment and TVs. The detective work is akin to L.A. Noire, but fairly easy. Fighting mechnics areIt's a quite entertaining game. Story is interesting, gameplay is good and diversified albeit it's different from the usual as you can't shoot or grab anything but instead walk through most walls, teleport, possess people and animals and use your "poltergeist powers" to activate office equipment and TVs. The detective work is akin to L.A. Noire, but fairly easy. Fighting mechnics are completely different to the usual and can be annoying sometimes, but I think they're working ok and can be thrilling especially if you screw up your first approach. Grafics and sounds are adequate, performance is very good and I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.
    Negatives: 1) Keyboard layout can't be configured (sorry for the lefties) 2) It's sometimes hard to find the spot you need to look so the action key works 3) Some places are rather confusing so you can get lost easily and fail to find your way to continue the "quest" (there's no "mini-map") 4) The final encounter is a rather annoying trial and error (luckily, it's short) 5) The clues you need to get in the detective missions are sometimes very hard to find 6) The game is rather short (7 hours incl. side-missions and I didn't rush it)    … Expand
  8. Spirit25
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    Great story, Great Acting, Great characters. A truly must play if your a fan of the genre.

    Those were the pros and now cons and why it didn't get a 10 from me: Menu would freeze and the only fix I could find is to exit the game and reenter, thus making me avoid the menu (nothing game breaking, and nothing a patch should fix) and thus I never read the "collectables" that I picked up    Great story, Great Acting, Great characters. A truly must play if your a fan of the genre.

    Those were the pros and now cons and why it didn't get a 10 from me:
    Menu would freeze and the only fix I could find is to exit the game and reenter, thus making me avoid the menu (nothing game breaking, and nothing a patch should fix) and thus I never read the "collectables" that I picked up (well, not all of em) As for the "collectables" they make you feel like a garbage man picking up all those papers and what not, like seriously, it is as though they ran out of space to put all those things . . . my advise - ignore the collectables in your 1st playthrough. Also of note, do not collect too fast, the "picking up" doesn't register if you pick things too quickly up one after the other.

    Maybe a bit more depth as to why I enjoyed the game:
    I loved how the game never looses momentum from start to finish, you are gripped by the story. Demons to me were a bit annoying, but maybe others will enjoy the distraction or "action" - whatever you want to call it. I loved the lost ghost you helped and loved talking to lost ghosts and why they ended where they are . . . wouldn't complain if there were more of these in the game. The characters are really well defined and the conversations are true to who they are. Not once in this game did I feel bored, but I did skip being the collecting garbage man though - so guess that would depend on how you play in this regard. Some places they could have improved, but you cannot please everyone with everything.    … Expand
  9. MadJaples
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    I think the critics have hit this one a little too hard.
    The only thing they are right about is that the game does appear to be a bit on the short side, though there is a fair bit of work to do, it's disappointing that you'll finish it in a day - if you have nothing else to do that is.
    I think it's a beautifully crafted game, with - for once, because they don't come often - a good, solid    I think the critics have hit this one a little too hard.
    The only thing they are right about is that the game does appear to be a bit on the short side, though there is a fair bit of work to do, it's disappointing that you'll finish it in a day - if you have nothing else to do that is.
    I think it's a beautifully crafted game, with - for once, because they don't come often - a good, solid and logical plot worth following, with a few twists in the tale. This game deserves more credit than it was given. It's almost a shame they didn't make it so it could have a sequel - perhaps a longer one too!    … Expand
  10. xag
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    A great supernatural 3D graphic adventure (with some action). Good story, graphics (very funny to go through walls and people), voices, sound effectrs and music. A lot amusing extras as secondary cases, Ronan's memories, etc. A good option to spend time. Don't pay much attention to the unfair critics from "specialized media".
  11. hemantjain
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Dont know whats the problem with critics, seems like everyone trying to let this game down, and giving 10/10 for crack dogs.
    I am currently playing this game and looks quite good and well designed. At least they have tried something new.
  12. Esfar
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was really sad that games like crap dogs getting 10 out of 10 by the critics and this fantastic game has been criticized by all the major game websites.Let me get this straight , you will be getting a semi open world game with beautiful graphics ,good story and a really cool game play (unlike pressing q to hack...).How much could you ask from a game?… Expand
  13. MigRib
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Video games are evolving in the only way they can to keep entertaining new audiences, turning into a mix between game and movie or TV series. Telltale Games is showing how cinematic tales can be done with excellent results as David Cage's Quantic Dream has also been doing for a long time (unfortunately not for the PC crowd, nowadays). Soul Suspect might not have the appeal of a David CageVideo games are evolving in the only way they can to keep entertaining new audiences, turning into a mix between game and movie or TV series. Telltale Games is showing how cinematic tales can be done with excellent results as David Cage's Quantic Dream has also been doing for a long time (unfortunately not for the PC crowd, nowadays). Soul Suspect might not have the appeal of a David Cage or Telltale game or even LA Noire (with which it has more in common), but it deserves full credit for trying to live up to its expectations. I don't know how long the story is, but the only shortcoming I might find is a short campaign. Everything else is as it should be expected to be. The fixation of some hardcore PC gamers with the pure gameplay (in fact a fancy word that means no more than hand/ finger movements over the keyboard and mouse) versus everything else is turning the PC into a retro machine in a time when it should be expanding a multimedia performance. Well, leave it to the consoles. One of these days Steam will have to reinvent itself and stop the retro rampage, to save the PC. Again.… Expand
  14. Alcobro
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    Удивительная игра который должен пройти каждый кому нравится жанр детектива. Здесь присутствует удивительная атмосфера, герои которым хочется сопереживать, достаточно неплохой геймплей (хотя порой становится скучно в очередной раз убивать призраков, которые не вызывают какой либо опасности). Если вы любитель шутеров под тип CoD или Battlefield и ничего другого вам не нравится, это игра васУдивительная игра который должен пройти каждый кому нравится жанр детектива. Здесь присутствует удивительная атмосфера, герои которым хочется сопереживать, достаточно неплохой геймплей (хотя порой становится скучно в очередной раз убивать призраков, которые не вызывают какой либо опасности). Если вы любитель шутеров под тип CoD или Battlefield и ничего другого вам не нравится, это игра вас также не заинтересует.… Expand
  15. Burnee77
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    How to say that and not to repeat myself? Well, what a pleasant surprise!

    This game is a mixture of L.A. Noire, Alan Wake and Heavy Rain, but it took only the good from them. If you are a fan of adventure, stealth, detective and mysterious games, this one is exactly what you look for. This game has great story, quite original plot twist, brilliant and believable characters and more    How to say that and not to repeat myself? Well, what a pleasant surprise!

    This game is a mixture of L.A. Noire, Alan Wake and Heavy Rain, but it took only the good from them. If you are a fan of adventure, stealth, detective and mysterious games, this one is exactly what you look for.

    This game has great story, quite original plot twist, brilliant and believable characters and more than satisfying ending. Plus, graphics is eye-candy, music and sounds are anxious and the atmosphere is exactly how you would imagine in game like this.
    I finish this game almost in one turn and I enjoyed that since the beginning till the very end.

    Unfortunatelly, although this game is long enough for this kind of game-play, the replay-ability is probably a no-no as it is common for the most of story-driven games. Even if you are a collector freak, you will probably not get over 12 hours of game-play. So it is up to you if it is worth of 40 euros .
    Also, this is just another fast-cooked PC port, and even I haven't faced any technical issues like crashes, glitches and bugs, inability to remap your keys is a crime against humanity in 21. century - I strongly suggest game-pad.
    Last but not least, this game is not for everyone - if you are an action-oriented player, this is not for you. The pace is slow and it requires focus on details to solve the investigations. For someone like me it is an advantage, for others it can be a disadvantage.

    But for me, along with Wolfenstein New Order, this is another big "YES" this year.
    8/10    … Expand
  16. sethdrake
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    Summary: Murdered: Soul Suspect is a supernatural thriller blended expertly with a gritty detective story. You won't see a lot of action here, but if you would love to take part in unraveling a very well-written story with great characters and entertaining crime-scene investigation mechanics that are neither irrationally obscure nor insultingly obvious then you won't regret letting yourSummary: Murdered: Soul Suspect is a supernatural thriller blended expertly with a gritty detective story. You won't see a lot of action here, but if you would love to take part in unraveling a very well-written story with great characters and entertaining crime-scene investigation mechanics that are neither irrationally obscure nor insultingly obvious then you won't regret letting your trigger finger relax for a few hours while you try to solve the mystery of your own brutal murder.

    w helpful
    Recommended
    21.6 hrs on record
    Summary: Murdered: Soul Suspect is a supernatural thriller blended expertly with a gritty detective story. You won't see a lot of action here, but if you would love to take part in unraveling a very well-written story with great characters and entertaining crime-scene investigation mechanics that are neither irrationally obscure nor insultingly obvious then you won't regret letting your trigger finger relax for a few hours while you try to solve the mystery of your own brutal murder.

    Hours of fun: 8 hours (full game + best extras)
    Suggested Retail Value: $20
    Graphics: 8/10
    Voice-acting: 9/10
    Music/SFX: 10/10
    Uniqueness: 8/10
    First Play-through Experience: 10/10
    Replay Value: 4/10

    Murdered: Soul Suspect is not an action game. You'll never draw a gun let alone have a shoot out. You won't be pushing blocks to solve puzzles. You won't be leveling up, gaining new equipment, or trying to decide how you want your character to develop as the story plays out. You won't make decisions that change the plot.

    I think those are the simple truths that turn a lot of people away, and I can understand how this game is an utter disappointment to anyone who came into it with any of those goals. But if you're looking for something else, something outside of that all-too-common list, then read on.

    You play the part of a ghostly detective with nifty abilities that make movement through the world and interacting with technology, the living and the dead all very interesting and in ways that come together to present a style of play wholly unique to the game.
    You'll move through the world in a largely linear fashion, and while exploration will play a key role in progressing through the very well-written narrative it's in seeing that dark, gritty, supernatural detective story unfold that the player truly becomes invested. Or Not. That's the dividing line really. Are you here for the story? If not, you probably won't even finish the game.

    The characters will draw you in, and even the "collection" elements of the game (of which there are admittedly many) are used more like pieces of a puzzle that, once finished, have their own enthralling stories to tell. Did you find every ghostly rifle at one location? Well be prepared to hear an audio telling of a great ghost story tied to it. You'll also collect things that are sort of memory remnants: objects and places that enable you to witness the memories and stories of interesting people (your friends and family included) and feel the world come alive even as you draw ever closer to understanding exactly what is going on in the small town of Salem.

    The central mechanic of the game is you move around in the scenes with a careful eye for clues, and when you feel you're ready you use the clues you've found (you don't need them all and quite a few are "red herrings) you choose to "solve the crime scene". The visual and auditory cues for each scene's clues are apparent and make sense, though sometimes it can be a little too easy given that if you're a pace away from them and looking in their direction you get a sort of "press button to select it" prompt. Some of the puzzles could have used some less obvious "red herrings" as you'll seldom struggle to answer the questions before your three strikes are up (each scene gives you 3 chances to correctly).

    A few samples (without spoilers) of the questions that will need answering:
    - How did they die?
    - Who is responsible for event X?
    - Who is withholding secrets and why?
    - Where did they go?
    - Who do they know?
    - What is missing?
    - Why were they there?

    A rushed play through of the main story would take about 5 or 6 hours, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice as a lot of the story is told via discovery of the very well-done collectables. Those wanting to see the whole plot unfold will be looking at roughly 8 or 9 hours. The good news is that's also the same time as a completionist run because, again, they've cleverly tied each collectable to an interesting story, either the main plot or a well written aside.

    The game's got a great gritty detective movie atmosphere, a well-written plot, and really establishes the mood of a supernatural thriller. If you like story-driven games, appreciate mystery and logical investigation puzzles, and want to see better developed characters than you'd get in most run-of-the-mill action shooters, then you'll most likely enjoy your time spent playing this game.    … Expand
  17. PyPaTho
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    Si te gustan los juegos estilo NOIR, recomendado, si te gustan los juegos de detectives recomendado, si te gustan los juegos con muchos logros Recomendados, si te gustan los juegos dificiles no lo juegues no presenta gran dificultad, pero si te gustan las historias envolventes con una trama firme y con personajes carismaticos 100% recomendable.
    Algunos contras, el juego es muy caro para    Si te gustan los juegos estilo NOIR, recomendado, si te gustan los juegos de detectives recomendado, si te gustan los juegos con muchos logros Recomendados, si te gustan los juegos dificiles no lo juegues no presenta gran dificultad, pero si te gustan las historias envolventes con una trama firme y con personajes carismaticos 100% recomendable.
    Algunos contras, el juego es muy caro para lo que dura, y que no tiene rejugabilidad alguna una vez entras al ultimo jefe por asi decirlo no puedes hacer mas que derrotarlo una y otra vez asi que recomiendo que saquen todas las cosas antes de terminar el juego o tendran que volver a jugarlo desde un principio como yo lo voy a tener que hacer.
    En si mi nota seria de 1 a 10 un 7.9 por los dilemas presentados antes... Ojala hicieran una pelicula del juego porque creo que brillaria con mas esplendor    … Expand
  18. PaulSchmidt
    May 23, 2015
    9
    It's a great game with a great plot. People that complain about the gameplay don't know how to enjoy a good story, with a great atmosphere. Sure, it haves a lot of problems, but the gameplay is fun sometimes!
    Worth a try
  19. freelion
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    This game awesome. Absolutely better than king of this genre - Alan Wake. Great graphic with good sound ambient make it -game of the year. maybe the story of it not new. We seen it before in RIPD and etc. But who say that we can't rewrite this with some improvements which gracefully turn it in all new story.
  20. ChrisMattar
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    THIS is what's wrong with the industry. Reviewers and websites want to insure business, They do that by "pleasing" the majority, and they do that by guessing what the majority would and wouldnt like and let that bias affect their own review of the games. This works sadly. But that is also why many who would enjoy a game such as Murdered Soul Suspect won't even try it. Sad reality.

    This    THIS is what's wrong with the industry. Reviewers and websites want to insure business, They do that by "pleasing" the majority, and they do that by guessing what the majority would and wouldnt like and let that bias affect their own review of the games. This works sadly. But that is also why many who would enjoy a game such as Murdered Soul Suspect won't even try it. Sad reality.

    This game doesnt have "action" it doesnt have shooting, stealing cars, and destruction. And it is better for it. In its own genre and taken as a separate entity, this game shines.
    It is a mix of old school adventure atmosphere, smartass detective work, it is slow but it is great. The Story keeps you interested, the acting is top notch, the relationship between the main character and his partner is akin that of Booker and Elizabeth in Bioshock Infinite.
    This game is fun and funny, ok in some areas and amazing in others. It is a relaxing experience, and one that should be experienced. You'll feel like you are watching Ghost (the Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze flick) at times, at others it'll be a Tex Murphy experience.

    It is a fun and enjoyable experience, I am more than glad I bought this game, and if this genre is your cup of tea, you will be quite glad you had this adventure. You can't beat possessing poeple and reading their thoughts.

    Buy this game and enjoy it, if you have your doubts, wait for a sale. But don't miss it.    … Expand
  21. Romanosson
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    GOTY! THIS GAME EVER GAME 10 из 10. Everyone to take this game, the best story and gameplay, I recommend! Maybe someone does not like, but the game is good!
  22. frenkie
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    It's a very good game.

    It has a dark and mystic atmosphere, with beautiful graphics, and some really exciting features (such as walking through walls, or reading others thoughts). I know, its not much for a full price game in 2014, but hey, i like it anyway. I just like it...
  23. Ghost_Scope
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Loved it not much to fault...its not perfect but it certainly deserves a better score then alot of the schmucks on here have give it!!! Well worth it its very La Noire to me
  24. Toxicpizza72
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    great visuals, FUN gameplay,good narrative detective noir`/story. Play as the ghost of a murdered detective, walk through walls, possess other people, even play/control cats (!) , play hide & seek with evil demons on different eerie locations, do some side quests or go for the main quest, find secret hidden objects..and a lot more! I really enjoyed the thrilling plot, the cool visualgreat visuals, FUN gameplay,good narrative detective noir`/story. Play as the ghost of a murdered detective, walk through walls, possess other people, even play/control cats (!) , play hide & seek with evil demons on different eerie locations, do some side quests or go for the main quest, find secret hidden objects..and a lot more! I really enjoyed the thrilling plot, the cool visual effects in this game too ! - I`m a bit surprised to see how underrated this game is! (?)
    Length of game-play? : I`ve spent about 16 hours (was looking a lot for secret objects, but going straight forward, I`ll guess about 11-12hours !.    … Expand
  25. JoshMouch
    Aug 4, 2014
    8
    This is a decent game that was almost a pretty good game if they would have added one thing: a sound track. There is no music in this game at all... just a bunch of "spooky" sounds for 8 hours or whatever it takes to complete the game.
    At first, I thought the voice acting was bad... but then the voices started to grow on me and I realized that it was just that the dialog was so slow -    This is a decent game that was almost a pretty good game if they would have added one thing: a sound track. There is no music in this game at all... just a bunch of "spooky" sounds for 8 hours or whatever it takes to complete the game.
    At first, I thought the voice acting was bad... but then the voices started to grow on me and I realized that it was just that the dialog was so slow - they just needed to speed up the dialog a bit so it didn't sound like you were listening to a couple of slow drug-heads having a deep philosophical debate.
    One thing I really hated was killing the demons. It was time consuming, and it didn't add anything to the game for me - but then, I don't get much enjoyment out of getting spooked, so maybe that's why I didn't find it a good addition.    … Expand
  26. Dahaka
    Aug 7, 2014
    8
    "After reading so many bad reviews, I started to think I had just pre-ordered a flop. But once I started playing, I got pulled into it's great story and fun game-play elements." its like this guy down says.
  27. jackhunter
    Mar 9, 2015
    8
    An underrated game that provides a good story with a well done atmosphere. The game may be a bit too short though, so get it on a sale. You will enjoy being a ghost detective.
  28. vertem
    Nov 2, 2014
    9
    As a Sci-Fi geek, I Loved it.
    It feels like reading a book or watching a catching TV series, with the suspense building up as you help the main story and side stories progress, through exploration and some LA Noire style clue finding. Great atmosphere, voice acting and sound design. Well worth the price of a good movie, so grab it when it is on sale.
    Gameplay is secondary and limited but    As a Sci-Fi geek, I Loved it.
    It feels like reading a book or watching a catching TV series, with the suspense building up as you help the main story and side stories progress, through exploration and some LA Noire style clue finding. Great atmosphere, voice acting and sound design. Well worth the price of a good movie, so grab it when it is on sale.
    Gameplay is secondary and limited but quite innovative. Demons are quite an annoyance at first but sparse and you'll get the hang of it (key combo) quickly (and checkpoints are close). They are necessary to get you deeply involved with some fear.
    Highly stable on my configuration: only once did I get stuck in a "possession" menu.
    Achievements easy to grab, as it is a rather linear story on small maps.

    Major cons: those of a direct console to PC port.
    No keyboard mapping possible (I have a foreign keyboard, so that was dreadful, but I found the "GlovePIE" solution by google-ing "keyboard mapping soul suspect"). And my gamepad was not recognized.
    Once reaching the Museum for the final confrontation, you cannot sort out your missing clues (and achievements) without starting a new game.
    End credit is over 10 mns long and you cannot stop it.
    Just a story, no MP: not much replayability.

    In sum, a great experience which I hope Square Enix will renew and improve. Intelligent ghost based games not focused on blowing everything away are scarce. The foundation of this game has a lot of potential.

    9/10 for the 12 USD I paid.    … Expand
  29. FirstTenMinutes
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    After I started it, I found myself in a simple but wonderful little game of hide and seek, of detectivism and a great setup. I wonder why so many bigger titles fail to have an atmosphere from the very beginning. The lack of texture qualities and some more "ghosts" doesn´t disturb any feelings concerning the big idea behind and the fine game mechanics. This game deserves to be series, aAfter I started it, I found myself in a simple but wonderful little game of hide and seek, of detectivism and a great setup. I wonder why so many bigger titles fail to have an atmosphere from the very beginning. The lack of texture qualities and some more "ghosts" doesn´t disturb any feelings concerning the big idea behind and the fine game mechanics. This game deserves to be series, a movie and of course an amazing collectors edition in part 2. I want that hat ! See you, ...on the other side!!… Expand
  30. JLK88
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Not every game has to be extremely challenging. This game is about atmosphere and story and it delivers fairly well. I must also add the game looked and ran beautifully.
  31. spectralknight
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    The game is really captivating while you are playing...it is a little bit short but the entire action is very exciting along with his good plot.If you play just following the story then you should be done in about 6 hours and this could be the only negative fact about this title.On the other hand the game has an intense nighttime amtosphere,captivating story and some kind of mystery onThe game is really captivating while you are playing...it is a little bit short but the entire action is very exciting along with his good plot.If you play just following the story then you should be done in about 6 hours and this could be the only negative fact about this title.On the other hand the game has an intense nighttime amtosphere,captivating story and some kind of mystery on every level.Anyway the ghost story has something related to a thing which existed long time ago(has a thing related to reality but I'm not going to make spoilers).To conclude this is not just a simple detective game...is all about the souls trapped in our world because of bad things they have made and in the end you find why and what killed you.… Expand
  32. fortigas
    Jul 29, 2014
    10
    Excellent and a really great game, good graphics, great story, really is a good choice, i enjoy very much this game.
    I hope so they release a new game using this idea
  33. un3gr0
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Sim você não leu errado, este Jogo é MUITO bom, tem pontos negativos, mas nada que estrague. Fiquei muito triste da Desenvolvedora ter fechado, muito desleal o mercado dos jogos AAA, já está enojando meia duzia de produtoras controlando o mercado e lançando a mesma porcaria reciclada todo Ano, que o diga Ubisoft e EA.
    Outra questão decepcionante é a avaliação negativa da Crítica, se o    Sim você não leu errado, este Jogo é MUITO bom, tem pontos negativos, mas nada que estrague. Fiquei muito triste da Desenvolvedora ter fechado, muito desleal o mercado dos jogos AAA, já está enojando meia duzia de produtoras controlando o mercado e lançando a mesma porcaria reciclada todo Ano, que o diga Ubisoft e EA.
    Outra questão decepcionante é a avaliação negativa da Crítica, se o jogo não é call of duty, assassins creed ou similar já Negativam o jogo. Não acreditem nas críticas oficiais, a maioria é comprada.

    Pontos Positivos:
    -O Jogo Inova em vários momentos, jogar como um poltergeist com alguns poderes fantasmagólicos, muito bom.
    -A história é Muito, Muito Boa. Daria um filme bom.
    -Bons Gráficos, boa trilha sonora e efeitos.
    -Poucos bugs.

    Pontos Negativos:
    -O Jogo é muito Fácil, bem narrativa. É o tipo de jogo, para mim não é tão negativo.
    -O Jogo é muito Curto, Em 5-7 Horas você fecha.
    -Alto preço dos Jogos AAA, por sorte peguei esta chave em uma promoção 75% off
    -Falta de Suporte em Português.    … Expand
  34. tecco93
    Jun 6, 2014
    8
    super game times a game by going to 90% of a story, it plays like a small book, or a slightly longer movie is made ​​great by itself, the atmosphere .. just the auto memory points are a bit goofy set .. a Metascore of only 60 I can not understand despite cod mw3 and get there 85? my personal score ... 86 and only because it is not something for everyone ... you could say it is an advancedsuper game times a game by going to 90% of a story, it plays like a small book, or a slightly longer movie is made ​​great by itself, the atmosphere .. just the auto memory points are a bit goofy set .. a Metascore of only 60 I can not understand despite cod mw3 and get there 85? my personal score ... 86 and only because it is not something for everyone ... you could say it is an advanced point and click game it makes me definitely a bunch of fun.
    sry for bad eng ;)    … Expand
  35. Nikos453
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    A good game for mysteries fan graphics good gameplay good and fun story is awesome sometimes hard a little bit at the end was hard for me(to much demons) but the game is fine and i love it! it has fine ending and too much mystery
  36. Ajbaj
    Jun 14, 2014
    9
    This game is a must buy for all thriller and adventure game lovers.For the others, it's a must get out of your military shooter shell and try something awesome. First the atmosphere of the game is a perfect 10. It is well done and it adds to the game a certain tension that never leaves you even when just walking around.It leaves a good taste in your mouth.The small elements, like readingThis game is a must buy for all thriller and adventure game lovers.For the others, it's a must get out of your military shooter shell and try something awesome. First the atmosphere of the game is a perfect 10. It is well done and it adds to the game a certain tension that never leaves you even when just walking around.It leaves a good taste in your mouth.The small elements, like reading the mind of random people on the street, influencing key character's minds and doing general ghosting feel epic and gives a certain unique flavor to the game, making it feel believable and giving the world life. However, the main attraction of this game are it's story and characters. With a story that keeps you tensioned and interested at every step in the game, with a cool main character and very well written side characters and dialogs, you'll find plenty of reasons to keep playing until the end. To this add the side missions, which are among the most unique and interesting i've ever played.Basically, you'll speak to ghosts which can't move on and do investigations for that matter.The thing is, every single one of them is unique and will get you hooked up in such a way that you'll always search for them in every level.They are not too long to feel boring but not too short to leave you unsatisfied.They are a right step to show how side quests in adventure games should be done. Now, the gameplay itself is solid enough to give satisfaction. You'll be able to walk through walls, influence people's minds, possess people and animals(specifically an incredibly cute cat,you'll end up loving the damn thing) to help with your mission, perform a poltergeist on electronics to attract people's attention (and make you feel like a ghost mwahahaha) and you can teleport. The "combat" in the game is resumed to using stealth on demons.Basically you hide in ghost residues,you sneak behind them and take them down. However, they are among the most terrifying enemies i've ever seen in video games and will give you a good scare no matter how much you get used to them(they are REALLY creepy). You can also discover different collectibles which give you insight on the main story, the backstory of the city and about the life of the main character.And the ending...........it's the epic cherry on the top of the pixelated cake(which means awesome and shocking). In conclusion, this is a must play for anyone who likes a good narrative and wants something more unique in video games. This is one of the best titles this year.Yeah and by the way, screw official reviewers.Even if the gameplay is pretty easy, this game is centered on the narrative, investigations and atmosphere(it IS an adventure game after all).You'll have situational puzzles and the occasional demon fighting which spice up the game really nice.Pick up this game as soon as possible.You will definitely NOT regret it.… Expand
  37. sariman
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    i just finished the game. great story and graphics . its easy to play and fun game-play elements. its worth the money.This game is awesome and sink into the game story so quickly
  38. 2Acecriminal5
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Get the Game if you like mysterious games. The game starts with an amazing action. The description of the man is like he is a theif and we play as a soul of our body who finds his murderer.… Expand
  39. PRAJEE
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    I PLAY THIS GAME // IN MY WAY .. IT IS AWESOME GAME I EVER PLAYED ,, IN HORROR AND AND DETECTIVE WAY
    AWESOME GRAPHIC
    STRIKING TWIST STORY MODE
    NICE CHARACTERISATION
    SOUND EFFECT IS GOOD

    U R AWESOME .. I LOVE IT ...10/10
  40. PsyKoPeeR
    Jul 2, 2015
    8
    The game got me at the beginning. I didn't finish it so I say that it's not enough good to get a 9 or 10 but I will finish it one day! Few glitch but it's impossible to get stuck as you have a "load last check point" option. Play it! You won't regret if you like ghost AND police stories... ;)
  41. ALFBLACK
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Posee una historia muy entretenida y original, desde una perspectiva que no ha sido explotada, la historia te atrapa desde el inicio de la mejor forma. ¿a quien no le gustaría descubrir quien fue su asesino?… Expand
  42. will824
    Dec 30, 2016
    8
    Murdered: Soul Suspect is a nice game, that perhaps falls short if you are a fan of Square Enix games.

    Graphics and animations are smooth, complemented by a nice interesting story with characters personalities that make you get to know more about them. Nevertheless it feels as if it did not achieve its full potential. The combat feels shallow and the final developments of the whole    Murdered: Soul Suspect is a nice game, that perhaps falls short if you are a fan of Square Enix games.

    Graphics and animations are smooth, complemented by a nice interesting story with characters personalities that make you get to know more about them.

    Nevertheless it feels as if it did not achieve its full potential. The combat feels shallow and the final developments of the whole story do not add up nicely as one would expect.

    Overall it is a nice game, which I would recommend and definitely give IMHO a 8/10.    … Expand
  43. dee_kaee
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    This game was exactly my type of game. It plays like a action puzzle game, where remembering what you have learned is important for not only this puzzle but the next. The game is an interactive story that is medium paced. Reading the negative reviews is important before you start, however. One should not expect a fast paced adventure game or that you will be shooting anything (you don'tThis game was exactly my type of game. It plays like a action puzzle game, where remembering what you have learned is important for not only this puzzle but the next. The game is an interactive story that is medium paced. Reading the negative reviews is important before you start, however. One should not expect a fast paced adventure game or that you will be shooting anything (you don't even have a gun). If you play the game expecting what it is (think hard-boiled detective with a never ending cigarette), you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  44. AgentSparkz
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    A great game overall. It does have a bit of "Strategic cover syndrome", but even so it's very inventive. It does a really good job of setting a suspenseful theme with music, lighting, and camera effect. In addition, I greatly enjoy the mechanic for performing detective work, as well as the "combat".
  45. Winfrid
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    So many bad reviews all over the Net. I got this game free with my LG monitor. I started it just to get the four cards. To be honest I wanted to alt - tab it, but say, what the heck. I'll give it try... And I soaked into it so badly. The collectibles are so worth finding. Extra stories, small side quest, it's all truly worth finding out. The whole main story is epic for me. Also heardSo many bad reviews all over the Net. I got this game free with my LG monitor. I started it just to get the four cards. To be honest I wanted to alt - tab it, but say, what the heck. I'll give it try... And I soaked into it so badly. The collectibles are so worth finding. Extra stories, small side quest, it's all truly worth finding out. The whole main story is epic for me. Also heard about some technical issues. Not even once I had a problem. Great game!… Expand
  46. Krzych
    Aug 16, 2017
    8
    Engaging and flowing game, sucked me in for 7 hours strait. There were quite a few technical inconveniences with this game, but by itself it is very good. Interesting, flowing story with almost no bs on a way. Looks decent too when in proper rendering mode, unfortunately there are a lot pre-rendered cutscenes of horrible quality. But still I had a great time. Certainly it is not aiming toEngaging and flowing game, sucked me in for 7 hours strait. There were quite a few technical inconveniences with this game, but by itself it is very good. Interesting, flowing story with almost no bs on a way. Looks decent too when in proper rendering mode, unfortunately there are a lot pre-rendered cutscenes of horrible quality. But still I had a great time. Certainly it is not aiming to be the best in the world or anything like that, but it is very good in its class, a perfect option for one night playthrough, and this is where I judge it, in its class, no point on comparing it to 50 hour+ open world games or something like that, this is completely different world and goal.… Expand
  47. D4nilf
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Неплохая история и идея. Такую игру вполне можно назвать интерактивным кином. Но коллектблсов могли чуть меньше сделать. В целом мне понравилось.
  48. Babutto
    Jul 19, 2021
    8
    Surprisingly good game.

    Pros.: - Characters, especially Ronan. He resembles Constantine a lot: smoking, acting. The difference is he's not a medium but a ghost. - Detective stories are always good. - Revelation at the end. - The length is perfect. The game is wrapped up as it should be. - Arkham-Salem environment. - Cats! Cons.: - Some obvious gameplay hooks (collect items,    Surprisingly good game.

    Pros.:
    - Characters, especially Ronan. He resembles Constantine a lot: smoking, acting. The difference is he's not a medium but a ghost.
    - Detective stories are always good.
    - Revelation at the end.
    - The length is perfect. The game is wrapped up as it should be.
    - Arkham-Salem environment.
    - Cats!

    Cons.:
    - Some obvious gameplay hooks (collect items, etc.).
    - Minor game design issues.    … Expand
  49. Angrytiger
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Graphics = 3 of 3
    Story = 3 of 3
    Gameplay = 2 of 3
    Music and Sound = 2 of 3
    Wow factor = 2 of 3
    Total = 12 of 15 or 8 of 10
  50. Vanea078025698
    Nov 8, 2020
    8
    Gg 8 ................................................................
  51. Xuaxaipleto
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    Este juego es una joya, he visto las reseñas negativas y en general se habla de que el juego es muy facíl o que las mecanicas dejan que desear ,pero en realidad todo eso es un añadido, lo verdaderamente importante dentro de este juego es la historia y poder sentirte inmerso en ella. como detective nuestra mision es descubrir quien nos asesino y en el camino ayudar a otros fantasmas aEste juego es una joya, he visto las reseñas negativas y en general se habla de que el juego es muy facíl o que las mecanicas dejan que desear ,pero en realidad todo eso es un añadido, lo verdaderamente importante dentro de este juego es la historia y poder sentirte inmerso en ella. como detective nuestra mision es descubrir quien nos asesino y en el camino ayudar a otros fantasmas a lograr ir al más alla. el juego más que un reto intenta contarte una historia con la cual puedas empatizar le doy un 10 porque al fin y al cabo logra su cometido.… Expand
  52. Dariya
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    Summary:
    Overall, I really liked the look, the atmosphere, and the story behind Murdered: Soul Suspect.
  53. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    отличная история, очень напоминает по жанру интерактивные кино, на минималках. Советую всем кому нравятся игры quantic dream

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#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#82 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 22
  3. 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]
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