SOMA

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1400 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 135 out of 1400
  3. Negative: 100 out of 1400

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. Pepa
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    This game is So good. It represents everything that scifi is supposed to do. Philosophy and scientific thought and its implications.
  3. osanao
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, beautiful story and the ending will leave you thinking for a couple of months. Still not over it,
  4. Mihai90
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    This game is nothing short of perfection. In as few words as possible I'm going to just say that it's a very claustrophobic, mysterious thriller with an ending so good that you have to re-evaluate your entire self.
  5. rezo_21
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
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  6. Lezzly
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Mimo tego, że nienawidzę horrorów (zwłaszcza takich) to wzbudziła moje zainteresowanie. Mocno wczułem się w historię głównego bohatera oraz towarzyszki. Stylistycznie gra była bardzo klimatyczna. Brak walki poniekąd uspokoił mnie, ponieważ dało mi to znak, że nie będę musiał się konfrontować z przeciwnikami. Skradanie sprawiło u mnie duży stres, już nie wspominając o robieniu hałasu.Mimo tego, że nienawidzę horrorów (zwłaszcza takich) to wzbudziła moje zainteresowanie. Mocno wczułem się w historię głównego bohatera oraz towarzyszki. Stylistycznie gra była bardzo klimatyczna. Brak walki poniekąd uspokoił mnie, ponieważ dało mi to znak, że nie będę musiał się konfrontować z przeciwnikami. Skradanie sprawiło u mnie duży stres, już nie wspominając o robieniu hałasu. Mechanika zagadek logicznych była przyzwoita a przygoda mimo że krótka (dzięki bogu) to zdobyła moją sympatie. Nigdy więcej i kibicuje twórcom.… Expand
  7. DavixAries
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Frictional Games can make games, Amnesia, Penumbra are really great titles, and now Soma, great job. The plot is very interesting and thanks to it the game is really addictive, and the ending makes you think about every choice you made during the game. The graphics are very good for me, but I never have any high requirements in this respect. The sound as well, ambient noises or theFrictional Games can make games, Amnesia, Penumbra are really great titles, and now Soma, great job. The plot is very interesting and thanks to it the game is really addictive, and the ending makes you think about every choice you made during the game. The graphics are very good for me, but I never have any high requirements in this respect. The sound as well, ambient noises or the monstrous screams of a creature called Proxy are very well realized. The gameplay is simple, however, this game cannot be called a walking simulator, we solve a lot of puzzles here or hide from opponents, it is not the most mechanically complex horror game, but it does not interfere with the fun. I recommend checking it out to every horror lover, he shouldn't be disappointed.
    9/10    … Expand
  8. pawq
    Feb 20, 2023
    9
    SOMA took a while to grow on me, but when it did... holy **** A truly brain-bending concept executed in a brilliant manner. What irritated me initially were the significant resemblances to other classic games, such as Dead Space and BioShock, but eventually SOMA found its own character and became a deeply immersive experience. In many ways the exploration of the underwater base (and openSOMA took a while to grow on me, but when it did... holy **** A truly brain-bending concept executed in a brilliant manner. What irritated me initially were the significant resemblances to other classic games, such as Dead Space and BioShock, but eventually SOMA found its own character and became a deeply immersive experience. In many ways the exploration of the underwater base (and open seafloor) was very realistic, and always immersed in a thick and tense atmosphere, created by the world and character design, music, sound, and charismatic and convincing voice acting. It could be better visually (which I guess is down to the relatively small team behind it), but that didn't prevent it from providing some of the most intense and profound moments I've ever experienced in a game.

    A definite must-play.    … Expand
  9. DontBeAJinx
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    it's you enjoyed BioShock then this game is for you... great story.. was confusing at the start but as you played you understood more. the ending was good. one of the monsters AI is annoying causing to not progress slowly.
  10. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Good. Story very good. Scary very much. Only downside - sometimes avoiding enemy is annoying.
  11. Tampasco
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos de terror em primeira pessoa, você acorda em uma nave no espaço sem nenhum contexto, você deve explorar essa nave cheia de perigos e mistérios em torno dos acontecimentos do cenário. Com narrativa profunda e terror de deixar marmanjo de cueca molhada.
    Nota Final: 9,0
  12. DepetrisL
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, la historia es espectacular, toca un tema muy profundo y deja posibilidad a una gran reflexión. Super recomendado.
  13. Beeshu
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    One of the best stories in horror gaming. This game didn't need the annoying monster chases from Outlast and Amnesia. It stands on its amazing plot alone. Definitely recommended for people who like deep sci-fi stories about the human condition and other interesting themes. Frictional Games nails it.
  14. philzlz
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    SOMA asks what it means to be human. There is something about those games in an isolated space that I really enjoy and SOMA was no different. From the voice acting to the thought provoking story the game pushed you forward wanting to discover more. It does not overstay its welcome, pacing was good throughout.

    Surprising enough the most frustrating part was the monster itself, there is    SOMA asks what it means to be human. There is something about those games in an isolated space that I really enjoy and SOMA was no different. From the voice acting to the thought provoking story the game pushed you forward wanting to discover more. It does not overstay its welcome, pacing was good throughout.

    Surprising enough the most frustrating part was the monster itself, there is no fun in being chased without means to defend yourself (can be turned off via the options menu)    … Expand
  15. ylnylmn
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Would you give up your own consciousness for a better life? They say the next life will be better, can you believe it? I mean.. Maybe it doesn't matter if you die while you can think.
    Soma is a game that handles psychological horror elements very well and combines it with an excellent story. He brought a different perspective to robots in human appearance. He made us feel pity for robots    Would you give up your own consciousness for a better life? They say the next life will be better, can you believe it? I mean.. Maybe it doesn't matter if you die while you can think.
    Soma is a game that handles psychological horror elements very well and combines it with an excellent story. He brought a different perspective to robots in human appearance. He made us feel pity for robots without human appearance. It's impressive in that way, too. If you are looking for a game like a movie, definitely play it.    … Expand
  16. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    this game makes you blow a **** gasket trying to comprehend the concepts it explores
  17. L0st_
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Frictional Games have once again created an artistic work with a decent atmosphere. As in the case of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, the developers did not disappoint the players and we got a great title with an unusual story idea, which in the end turned out to be very interesting, and at some points even fascinated me. The created underwater world immensely reflects the feeling of lonelinessFrictional Games have once again created an artistic work with a decent atmosphere. As in the case of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, the developers did not disappoint the players and we got a great title with an unusual story idea, which in the end turned out to be very interesting, and at some points even fascinated me. The created underwater world immensely reflects the feeling of loneliness and the lack of another living soul. SOMA is simply one of the best horror movies on the market that is definitely worth playing.… Expand
  18. MrMezz
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    Hi,

    I am Abdallah Mezzouri, lets talk Soma... SOMA has one of the most complicated stories I have ever experienced in a video game yet! and above all else it makes you go on a emotional roller coaster. Now for the Environments , You can interact with almost everything for example if you need to get to the top of something you just simply grab a chair or whatever there is in that    Hi,

    I am Abdallah Mezzouri, lets talk Soma...

    SOMA has one of the most complicated stories I have ever experienced in a video game yet! and above all else it makes you go on a emotional roller coaster.

    Now for the Environments , You can interact with almost everything for example if you need to get to the top of something you just simply grab a chair or whatever there is in that specific environment that will get you up there, and the environments are just stunning while playing. I can remember just exploring the world for 15 minutes just doing nothing but admire the game. Of course it’s a horror game so there are creepy places but that’s where you can see the environment really shine, it really makes you feel like your in there scared of what’s about to happen next.

    The Gameplay is very unique which makes you want to play you and in the game you will be running from HORRIFIC beings.

    The Puzzles really compliment the environment and Game design , there is a puzzle where you have to find a Employee number to log in to a PC in game so you look around in this abandoned futuristic world and see a dead body in the hall way and on him there is a tag with that persons information and on there you see a 4 digit number and of course you are going to try that code on the PC and it works! There are of course better examples but this one was at the top of my head.

    I have no complaints about the game! But this is not for everyone because I've noticed its very slow-paced and that might not be for everyone, that's why i am giving SOMA a 9/10!

    Thank you for reading my review.    … Expand
  19. Deadalive25
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    Один из лучших НФ сюжетов в играх, как будто прочитал хороший фантастический роман
  20. Tomle1202
    May 30, 2022
    9
    SOMA is a thought-provoking narrative experience backed by some absolutely outstanding sound designs and voice acting.
  21. Nothingishere
    May 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best Storygames ive ever played. All is incredibel the Story is 10/10, the Characters are 10/10 all is 10/10
  22. prostopopez
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    While not everyone will enjoy SOMA's gameplay, the ideas woven into the plot and the decisions the player is forced to make are terrifying and delightful. Everyone reacts to this in their own way, but when you see how people take gaming moments to heart, you understand how important this product is for art. There are a couple of points that deserve criticism: the impact of decisions onWhile not everyone will enjoy SOMA's gameplay, the ideas woven into the plot and the decisions the player is forced to make are terrifying and delightful. Everyone reacts to this in their own way, but when you see how people take gaming moments to heart, you understand how important this product is for art. There are a couple of points that deserve criticism: the impact of decisions on future events (which is practically non-existent) and some incorrect in-game moments due to which you get stuck in one place for no particular reason. So, this is a slightly overrated subjective appreciation from me, a lover of plot and emotional moments. SOMA has forever left a mark on my memory.… Expand
  23. Wrathzo
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Soma (stylized as SOMA) is a survival horror video game developed and published by Frictional Games. Soma takes place on an underwater remote research facility containing machinery that exhibits human characteristics, such as consciousness. Simon Jarrett, a fish-out-of-water protagonist, finds himself there under mysterious circumstances and embarks upon discovering its history, whileSoma (stylized as SOMA) is a survival horror video game developed and published by Frictional Games. Soma takes place on an underwater remote research facility containing machinery that exhibits human characteristics, such as consciousness. Simon Jarrett, a fish-out-of-water protagonist, finds himself there under mysterious circumstances and embarks upon discovering its history, while trying to make sense of his predicament and potential future.… Expand
  24. Stranding_Chick
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Hands down, this is my favorite game! The story was gripping, and makes one question the true meaning of life.
  25. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Im not a fan of horror games. But this story and atmosphere of this game made me play it and I am glad I did. This game makes you think. Makes you question reality and existence. I for one enjoy such thought experiments and thoroughly enjoyed what this did to my mind throughout it. If you are looking for thrills and scares, this might not be it, but if you are looking for plot andIm not a fan of horror games. But this story and atmosphere of this game made me play it and I am glad I did. This game makes you think. Makes you question reality and existence. I for one enjoy such thought experiments and thoroughly enjoyed what this did to my mind throughout it. If you are looking for thrills and scares, this might not be it, but if you are looking for plot and thoughtful disposition, you came to the right place.… Expand
  26. Glimik
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I still have to discover another game able to build inside of me such levels of tension. Masterpiece in his genre.
  27. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    스토리텔링과 주제의식을 통해 공포를 이끌어내는 기발한 발상.. 공포게임이 단순한 점프스케어와 추격으로만 이뤄져있지 않다는걸 SOMA를 통해 증명했다.
  28. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    SOMA is a fantastic psychological horror that covers topics on existentialism as you traverse the unique underwater labyrinth while trying to hide from the horrors of our own creation. This game will leave you pondering your actions more and make you feel uneasy, using not only the monsters hidden in the various sites but the atmosphere of loneliness and dread.
  29. GoncaloZen
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    SOMA really surprised me, I started playing thinking like "ok this is going to be an AI horror game, nice" but it's so much more than that. It is not the scariest game in terms of jumpscares and chases (and it doesn't need to, honeslty), but it has a scary plot, and that's where the game is the strongest. It's a game that I finnished some time ago but still think about it's narrative aSOMA really surprised me, I started playing thinking like "ok this is going to be an AI horror game, nice" but it's so much more than that. It is not the scariest game in terms of jumpscares and chases (and it doesn't need to, honeslty), but it has a scary plot, and that's where the game is the strongest. It's a game that I finnished some time ago but still think about it's narrative a lot. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  30. Gekyll
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Хорошее погружение не только на дно но и в саму эту атмосферу безнадежности где только ты и заброшенные водные базы.
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#29 Best PC Game of 2015
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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 1 out of 68
  1. Quarter to Three
    Feb 13, 2016
    100
    As with any thoughtful storytelling, Soma works on multiple levels.
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  2. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    100
    SOMA is not the horror game I expected out of Frictional, but I don’t care and it doesn’t matter. This is an excellent work of science fiction, not necessarily unique but uniquely told through its skillful use of video game conceits. It’s System Shock 2 for a modern sensibility, BioShock freed of its AAA chains. It’s damn good and, for my money, the most cohesive and ambitious game Frictional’s made so far.
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  3. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    85
    I parted with Soma with the same feeling that came over me while I was watching “Matrix”, “Interstellar” or “Inception”. Once again someone came up with something no one thought of before and took me for an amazing ride into the unknown. [12/2015, p.40]
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