SOMA

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  1. Bortx
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    Although I don't like horror games, this one was interesting with a thought provoking story. The environments are very immersive and the sound design is well done except for a few vocal recordings that are muffled and hard to understand. The game's atmosphere reminds me a bit of Riddick - Escape from Butcher Bay. The pacing is good with a mix of intense moments balanced out by some moreAlthough I don't like horror games, this one was interesting with a thought provoking story. The environments are very immersive and the sound design is well done except for a few vocal recordings that are muffled and hard to understand. The game's atmosphere reminds me a bit of Riddick - Escape from Butcher Bay. The pacing is good with a mix of intense moments balanced out by some more relaxing ones. Most of the game is just good story telling, no combat, some stealth, and a few puzzles that are not too hard but just enough to be rewarding. We haven't had many good single player experiences like this lately so this is a welcomed addition.… Expand
  2. HSuke
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    The last time I played a horror game this immersive, atmospheric, and hauntingly beautiful was with System Shock 2. Soma has an amazing story and a top-notch sci-fi background. I enjoyed it more than Bioshock and Last of Us. The ending was shocking even though all the clues were there.
  3. Versao
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Pra mim um dos melhores da geração, coisa linda demais. Recomendo fortemente pra todos aqueles que gostam de um jogo com suspense e um final surpreendente.
  4. xcava86x
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    Do yourself a favour and play this game.

    This is a masterpiece that every gamer should play, to find anything wrong with this game you've to be obnoxiously nitpicking, and you would still just be trying to make up things. This is a horror adventure that does what it is designed to do: tells you a creepy story letting you living it. Go to buy this game on http://somagame.com/ so    Do yourself a favour and play this game.

    This is a masterpiece that every gamer should play, to find anything wrong with this game you've to be obnoxiously nitpicking, and you would still just be trying to make up things.

    This is a horror adventure that does what it is designed to do: tells you a creepy story letting you living it.

    Go to buy this game on http://somagame.com/ so Frictional Games gets all the money.    … Expand
  5. stop9091
    May 7, 2016
    10
    One of my all-time favourites.

    Everything has been said, but it's important to point out that this is *not* a shooter/stealth game; it'is an exploration game. It's also not scary; it's unsettling. It's important to know those two things before approaching the game, otherwise some players may expect something different (ie. Amnesia, which is an entirely different game!).
  6. p-himik
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    The amount of thinking the game has given me, and the amount of info I've been seeking for since completing it, is incomparable to any other game I've played. I am truly glad for this experience, and just as sad that it's very unlikely for something similar to happen again anytime soon.
  7. simesi
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    This game doesn't end. Even when you see the black screen, its story and speeches remains in your head and make you think.. Good gameplay, good story, good game. 9/10
  8. Gwizzly
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me ask you this? What if you were to wake up in from a sleep, find out you've been dead for a thousand years, and you have your memories and entire life copied on a computer? That's the basics of Soma, which is ossibly by far the best original, best thought-provoking, emotional video game I ever had the chance to play. From the beautiful scenery, to the disturbing monsters, this game is surely one of the best games out there in modern times. The story is so compelling, the dialogue is superbly written out, the characters actually feel like actual people! Don't even get me started on the emotional scale of the video game. I'd highly recommend it; I mean, for **** sake, I made a metacritic account to rate this game 10/10. BEST game on the PC.… Expand
  9. ChronosHD
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    One of the amazing, unforgettable, shockingly well put together games I played. The story made me sit close to the screen, the atmosphere is unique and very polished. I love voice acting, it is the most profound and professional I have seen within games. Not even one lame sentence. Slow clap. Love to see more from Frictional Games, keep it up guys! :3
  10. isfdi
    Jan 9, 2017
    10
    If you like to think about the philosophical problems of the mind, identity and consciousness and you like narrative sci-fi psychological horror video games. That is definitely for you. For me that combination its amazing. The sound, characters, voice acting, atmosphere are perfectly executed. It is water in the desert of FPS. A experience that video games rarely give.
  11. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    SOMA is probably my favorite narrative based video game ever. Made by the makers of Amnesia: Dark Descent most of the gameplay is peek-a-boo with monsters and a few puzzles. The game can be beat in under 8 hours and 10/10 achievements are a part of the story and can't be missed either which is a nice bonus.
  12. jakeman25
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    I love Fictional Games work. Amnesia was a classic, this game comes 5 years later and feels like a true successor to what they have been working towards. It's an awesome game with a very mature, thought-provoking story that you'll wanna see through to the end. I won't spoil anything but you are in for a treat... Enjoy! 10/10
  13. PrettyOkGuy
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    "POOP" - Nerdcubed - At some point
    "BOOOO" - Barrack Obama - At some point
    "You Suck" - Michelle Obama - At Some Point
    "It's actually a pretty amazing game when you think about it" - IGN -About Fallout
    No etwas only a joke. It's an amazing game which i definetly recommend for anyone who liked amnisia or just any horror game in genereral were you actually get scared
    -ME
  14. thehenman
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Only played a few hours so far but this game is excellent. Mixture of survival horror, psychological horror, puzzle solving, and exploration, with a strong story narrative. The visuals and sound design is fantastic. Although not the most scary of games it has its moments, and is mainly psychologically scary and in that respect it's great. It's quite slow paced but the better for it. It'sOnly played a few hours so far but this game is excellent. Mixture of survival horror, psychological horror, puzzle solving, and exploration, with a strong story narrative. The visuals and sound design is fantastic. Although not the most scary of games it has its moments, and is mainly psychologically scary and in that respect it's great. It's quite slow paced but the better for it. It's £20 and very good value. Solid 8 so far… Expand
  15. arislight
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    ¿Can anyone be disappointed with the guys of Frictional Games?
    NEVER.
    You sure will have some great games for people searching for something different with a nice Literature and Atmosphere. If you are expecting something like shooting and run to finish the game quickly this is not for you. I GIVE SOMA 10/10 In order to fully enjoy Soma, take a deep breath and contemplate every detail    ¿Can anyone be disappointed with the guys of Frictional Games?
    NEVER.
    You sure will have some great games for people searching for something different with a nice Literature and Atmosphere.
    If you are expecting something like shooting and run to finish the game quickly this is not for you.
    I GIVE SOMA 10/10
    In order to fully enjoy Soma, take a deep breath and contemplate every detail you can find in the immense world presented in this game.
    Of Course is not like Amnesia. It doesn't have to be like TDD.
    If you dont like this game maybe is not for you pleasant to READ.
    Maybe you dont read a book like NEVER.
    I dont find any better literatura in any other game.
    And if you still believe this is not a great game maybe you can CREATE a better one.
    Please do it.    … Expand
  16. Puhlovik
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    10 out of 10. I have finished the game in one day because the game just could not let me go. This game has just enough scary stuff for people like me who wants more of an adventure than of a horror (Amnesia was too scary for me). Great visual style, great performance and optimization, 0 issues. I still cant force myself to finish MGS 5.
  17. Zulgot
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Absolutely awesome horror game! Amazing sound design, abient music, monster design and story! That story and setting man... just so, so good! You will soon feel like you are in the game.
  18. Scharfer
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    Amazing sound and great design. This game does not scare you, but cultivates fear in the mind. Almost intelligent horror. Still not a breakthrough, but it is... close.
  19. elitedata
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    I didn't expect much from this game but it turned out that it's one of the best games I've ever played. Wonderful atmosphere, amazing story. I'm 34 years old guy and I literally had a teardrop in my eye on the ending. It speaks for itself. No other game had such an effect on me.
  20. ZeGypsy
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Didn't go in with much of an expection and was blown away. Expect 7-9 hours of exciting gameplay, mainly based on exploration and storytelling. While the story is for the most part good, i saw the end coming a mile away - But still. i warmly recommend it
  21. BSim500
    May 12, 2016
    9
    Wow, what a great game. I've played all of Frictional's previous games before (the Penumbra & Amnesia series) so had a rough idea of what to expect but this is definitely the best so far. It feels like a cross between Penumbra, Bioshock, and System Shock 2 and it works out pretty well. Frictional are probably one of the few devs who know how to make a decent horror game (ie, provide aWow, what a great game. I've played all of Frictional's previous games before (the Penumbra & Amnesia series) so had a rough idea of what to expect but this is definitely the best so far. It feels like a cross between Penumbra, Bioshock, and System Shock 2 and it works out pretty well. Frictional are probably one of the few devs who know how to make a decent horror game (ie, provide a persistent underlying unnerving atmosphere without over-saturating cheesy "jump scares" and "piano punch" sounds every 20 meters). SOMA isn't a shooter. It's a cross between a horror and a first person adventure game, but a much deeper psychological one about slipping away from your own identity rather than a shallow "BOO! HAHAHA MADE YOU JUMP IN A DARK ROOM!" 'horror' game which are prevalent these days.

    Graphics are pretty good overall - average to good textures but superb highly atmospheric lighting, shadow & underwater effects that fit the setting & mood perfectly. The environment (like the Penumbra games) is highly interactable and you can pick up and move almost every object. They really have done a great job evolving the HPL engine. Voice acting & ambient sounds are well done. Ambient music is just right - present and intermittent but neither in-your-face or subdued. Level designs are good. Puzzles in the game are easy but also logical. There's no point demanding super hard puzzles if they end up artificially convoluted and out of place.

    There's a lot of attention to detail paid over minor things too. Eg, the head-bob effect feels just right and not stupidly over-done "waddling giraffe in a surgical collar simulator" as even big budget AAA developers consistently manage to mess up. The game is checkpoint save based but also permits an option for enabling F9 Quicksave / F10 Quickload via an ini file tweak. The mouse & keyb input feel fairly solid, keys are fully rebindable, mouse has sensitivity & smoothing options, etc. Lots of little things like that add up to a sense of polish and design maturity that SOMA actually feels like a PC game well ported to a console, not a console game badly ported to a PC.

    Overall it's a great example of what a creative and interesting horror game should be like once you move beyond the typical cut-and-paste "formula" of jump-scares, piano thumps, screams in overly dark asylums, flickering lights, etc. There are one or two minor annoyances which preclude a perfect 10, eg, I found the Depth of Field effect even on "Low" is excessive in places and it would be nice to have the option to disable it completely or at least add a "Very Low" option that halves the blur effect again. This game is still a solid 9 though. It has come together so well, is a very fresh feeling gem in a genre of samey-ness, the horror / adventure hybrid feel works perfectly in just the right balance and the above attention to detail paid over minor things, that it's well worth a play. I sincerely hope Frictional Games continue to develop more of these in the future.    … Expand
  22. curzon_dax
    Jun 5, 2019
    8
    I think it was kinda overrated, but still great.

    1. I think gameplay could be more complex because most puzzles are extremely easy to the point of feeling like a walking simulator for most of the time. There are some exceptions but it's never hard and never enough. 2. The horror element wasn't done badly but personally I think it was a bit forced. It was relatively repetitive and    I think it was kinda overrated, but still great.

    1. I think gameplay could be more complex because most puzzles are extremely easy to the point of feeling like a walking simulator for most of the time. There are some exceptions but it's never hard and never enough.

    2. The horror element wasn't done badly but personally I think it was a bit forced. It was relatively repetitive and predictable, it did manage to scare little but it wasn't very pleasant. I guess it was also fan service.

    3. The story in general was the better part of the game, however it wasn't anything extremely revolutionary nowadays and the main character could have been a lot more intelligent.    … Expand
  23. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    It's an awesome mix of horror and adventure with a twisted and awesome story. I had a lot of fun playing this game and I love how the story unfolded itself and kept me interested from start to finish.

    Anything more would be a spoiler. ;)

    Anyway, I highly recommend this game. Would've loved to say more but I don't want to spoil anything.
  24. kezzyhko
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
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  25. 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.
  26. jc_denton
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    The true existential horror is in the story, not the monsters. In fact, I'd call it one of the best video game stories of all time, right up there with the likes of Metal Gear Solid, Deus Ex, Silent Hill 2 and Bioshock. This game gets a 10 just for that.

    Please remember a score of 10/10 doesn't mean perfection in my book. SOMA has some glaring issues, most of which has to do with the    The true existential horror is in the story, not the monsters. In fact, I'd call it one of the best video game stories of all time, right up there with the likes of Metal Gear Solid, Deus Ex, Silent Hill 2 and Bioshock. This game gets a 10 just for that.

    Please remember a score of 10/10 doesn't mean perfection in my book. SOMA has some glaring issues, most of which has to do with the jumpscare tactics and loud noises the game likes to throw at you. There are also some issues with the main character and how stupid he is not understanding what's really going on when it has been obvious for the observant player for quite some time.

    But these issues are just me nagging. They are minor, and I honestly shouldn't even have spent the keystrokes it took to type them out when I could have gushing about story. But I don't want to spoil you. Go out there and experience the game for yourself. It's absolutely worth it, and while the story would work out well in a book or movie, the video game medium actually strengthens the delivery of that story, as you yourself have to walk around, pick up the pieces, and try to tie everything up.    … Expand
  27. super-mpm
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    This is such an amazing game. This game played with my mind and feelings like very few other games did, and there is no other game that uses the concepts of loneliness and conscience like SOMA does. I agree it has a few weaknesses like the combat but it's just a tiny downside of an incredible game.
  28. sft
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    A deep depression.

    8.25 /10 • Extremely evocative but seriously gloomy story. It's well executed, and is marred only by some clunky controls (PC) and the unremitting despair that it induces. Some humour really would have helped here – there's always room for humour, no matter how grim a story may be.
  29. AstiX
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Fascinating storyline that will leave you thinking about it for days. Very well crafted in every department - atmosphere, graphics, music, voice-acting, sound design. Truly an amazing first-person adventure will easily suck you into its world.

    I only wish it made more use of its wonderful physics in gameplay like in the Penumbra series.
  30. AndreRLZ
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    Frictional Games sa fare i giochi horror. Questo Soma é un gioco che ha tutti gli ingredienti giusti per essere considerato uno dei migliori horror in prima persona di sempre. Trama originale e narrata molto bene: si parte in una situazione totalmente surreale e si inizia pian piano a capire il contesto in cui ci si trova tramite foglietti, appunti, e altro, sempre in maniera abbastanzaFrictional Games sa fare i giochi horror. Questo Soma é un gioco che ha tutti gli ingredienti giusti per essere considerato uno dei migliori horror in prima persona di sempre. Trama originale e narrata molto bene: si parte in una situazione totalmente surreale e si inizia pian piano a capire il contesto in cui ci si trova tramite foglietti, appunti, e altro, sempre in maniera abbastanza credibile e "realistica". La cosa che stupisce di piú del gioco é proprio il setting e la storia, il contesto generale é veramente una figata: si é in una base sottomarina senza capire esattamente dove, quando, perché e come, giá solo l'impostazione regala un senso di angoscia e malinconia non indifferenti. I nemici sono pochi ma sono fatti estremamente bene, un po' sull'impronta di Amnesia The Dark Descent. L'ansia raggiunge picchi altissimi, riesce a fare veramente tanta paura. Comparto audio eccellente (caposaldo del gioco), comparto grafico ottimo ma purtroppo su PC (su schede nvidia) soffre di stuttering continuo e non sembra esserci alcun fix definitivo.. onestamente dá abbastanza fastidio, anche se il titolo rimane giocabilissimo. La durata é adeguata (10-12 ore) e alterna benissimo sezioni ansiogene a sezioni calme e di esplorazione. Scenari bellissimi sott'acqua, level design sempre ottimo. Un gioco nel complesso fatto molto bene, che pecca di qualche problemino tecnico su alcuni PC e di un doppiaggio che secondo me poteva essere anche fatto meglio. Inoltre sa leggermente di "giá visto" (negli Amnesia) per lo stile generale, ma questo credo sia inevitabile. Il fattore "wow" della prima volta non si puó replicare. 8.5 / 10… Expand
  31. Tomle1202
    May 30, 2022
    9
    SOMA is a thought-provoking narrative experience backed by some absolutely outstanding sound designs and voice acting.
  32. NeptuneUK
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    I'm someone who usually just plays through most games just the once (if I even make it that far).
    With SOMA, however, I played through this two times in a row, and thoroughly enjoyed finding all of the hidden notes and dialogue tapes. I found the entire world fully immersive and fascinating.
    I have to say, even as a huge old school FPS DOOM and Quake fan, this was one of my favourite    I'm someone who usually just plays through most games just the once (if I even make it that far).
    With SOMA, however, I played through this two times in a row, and thoroughly enjoyed finding all of the hidden notes and dialogue tapes. I found the entire world fully immersive and fascinating.

    I have to say, even as a huge old school FPS DOOM and Quake fan, this was one of my favourite first person perspective games I played in 2016.... The story really resonated with me, and as someone who found the Amnesia series a bit hit and miss, I found the graphics and art style beautiful, the monsters terrifying and this is as about as far away as you can get from a standard FPS.
    'Walking simulator' could be an unfair assessment of it as the stealth, puzzle and action sections are both exhilarating and absolutely horrifying.... AND OMG THE SOUND DESIGN!!! Beautiful... One of the best 8 (X2) hours I've ever spent on any form of electronic media. Highly recommended, even for people who are usually averse to the genre.    … Expand
  33. CandarianGaming
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    I found this interesting at first then it slowly consumed me. I highly recommend if you like atmospheric first person survival horror games with occasional puzzles and question what it means to be human
  34. mustang8
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    An existential crisis is taking place - 5000 meters below the ocean:

    Calling SOMA merely a horror game and comparing it to those who utilize one's defensive reflexes to tediously scare them, would be indignity to this masterpiece that is merely meters away from defining a genre. In SOMA, you need to find your way through an underwater observatory named PATHOS-II, with intriguing    An existential crisis is taking place - 5000 meters below the ocean:

    Calling SOMA merely a horror game and comparing it to those who utilize one's defensive reflexes to tediously scare them, would be indignity to this masterpiece that is merely meters away from defining a genre.

    In SOMA, you need to find your way through an underwater observatory named PATHOS-II, with intriguing characters, terrifying beasts and enthralling environments scattered around the journey.

    Monsters, creatures that spur as a mixture of our definition of a predator and an abomination are not the main devices used to scare the player in SOMA. In fact, it's quite the opposite.

    In SOMA, the idea of a monster is what terrifies the player. The fact that it could be right around the corner you're staring at, or that it could hear you placing that fuse and lash out at you any second.

    In SOMA, it is not a random generator that dictates whether your fate leads to victory or the belly pit of an agitated monster; it's entirely and only your actions. As the player, you need to overcome the terror induced by the agonizing screams coming from the beast next door to think, grab and complete your objective.

    Besides the frightening mechanics, SOMA does an incredible job of having the player feel like they are actually roaming an ocean floor sprinkled with aging yet top-of-the-line technological material. It does an excellent job of having the player feel free to (anxiously) go anywhere even if their path is a dedicated linear passage.

    Overall, SOMA is an ambitious yet brilliant game that both terrifies you through original and fun mechanics while exploring an extremely controversial subject regarding the human soul.    … Expand
  35. Detraxxx
    Mar 23, 2016
    9
    Very good game. I expected no less from the creators of Amnesia. Atmosphere is awesome and fear is always present. Whole story is unique and the environment makes it even better. This psychological horror will make you think about meaning of life. The puzzles could have been done a bit more difficult, though.
  36. iPabog
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Геймплей 6/10
    Звук-музыка 8/10
    Графика 7/10 Интерфейс и управление: 7/10 Реиграбельность на один раз Достаточно интересный сюжет, но не оригинальный. Атмосфера на годном уровне. Звуковые сопровождения и эффекты более чем годные. Если бы игра была в виаре то 10 из 10.    Геймплей 6/10
    Звук-музыка 8/10
    Графика 7/10
    Интерфейс и управление: 7/10
    Реиграбельность на один раз

    Достаточно интересный сюжет, но не оригинальный. Атмосфера на годном уровне. Звуковые сопровождения и эффекты более чем годные. Если бы игра была в виаре то 10 из 10.
  37. 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.
  38. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Великолепная игра! Отличный сюжет, который держит в напряжении до самого конца.
  39. Muyrka
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This is scary horror game, finished it in 10 hours, but couldn't play for more than 2 hours a time.
    The plot and idea is very good and thought-provoking. Only downside for me were that pesky monsters and there were moments when it was a bit boring.
    Recommended!
  40. Dubeau
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Frictionnal games did it again. A good scifi/horror told in a very calculated way. Great atmosphere and sounds. Graphics are pretty good. All the underwater is very similar to Bioshock. Control are great with a controller. I give it 92%. I mean I have nothing bad to say about it. It's just a fun scary game.
  41. angelknives
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing game. The story is intriguing and disturbing. Its world is monstrously beautiful. Just traveling through this world and discovering what happened, and why you are there, is one of the best journeys I've had in gaming. The existential dread this game left me with afterwards, lingered for weeks, so you know the story was well executed.

    The only reason I can't give it a    This is an amazing game. The story is intriguing and disturbing. Its world is monstrously beautiful. Just traveling through this world and discovering what happened, and why you are there, is one of the best journeys I've had in gaming. The existential dread this game left me with afterwards, lingered for weeks, so you know the story was well executed.

    The only reason I can't give it a 10/10 is because of the monsters. While I love their creepy designs, it would've been better to just have them be passive wanderers, rather than actual threats. Sneaking around them really just takes away from the game. Just encountering them as some kind of mysterious entities would've worked better for this game. Other than that, this game is amazing and one of my absolute favourites.    … Expand
  42. bronzi
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best story I've experienced in a video game. There's conceptual depth and many "wow" moments, not only in the game itself, but in the ways that it makes you think outside of the game.
    The puzzles are perfect. I'm so glad to play a puzzle game (of sorts) that I didn't have to get help with once. Everything is intuitive and sensical without feeling too easy. The puzzles    This is probably the best story I've experienced in a video game. There's conceptual depth and many "wow" moments, not only in the game itself, but in the ways that it makes you think outside of the game.
    The puzzles are perfect. I'm so glad to play a puzzle game (of sorts) that I didn't have to get help with once. Everything is intuitive and sensical without feeling too easy. The puzzles don't feel like gameplay systems--each one feels like a unique and interesting challenge that you have to think about in real-world terms rather than in "game" terms.
    The end of the story is an incredible emotional and intellectual payoff.
    One of the most profound game experiences I've had.    … Expand
  43. VVisemanS
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Лучшая игра, в которую я играл. Она меня поразила своим сюжетом, философией и деталями подводного мира в котором будет путешествовать игрок. Но я распишу все "+" и "-" которые я выделил для себя.
    Плюсы:
    1) Проработка подводного мира, детализация комплексов и хорошая графика. 2) Очень хорошее музыкальное сопровождение. 3) Хороший сюжет с очень сильной и пугающей философией (как ты    Лучшая игра, в которую я играл. Она меня поразила своим сюжетом, философией и деталями подводного мира в котором будет путешествовать игрок. Но я распишу все "+" и "-" которые я выделил для себя.
    Плюсы:
    1) Проработка подводного мира, детализация комплексов и хорошая графика.
    2) Очень хорошее музыкальное сопровождение.
    3) Хороший сюжет с очень сильной и пугающей философией (как ты докажешь себе - что ты оригина, а не копия?)
    4) Необычниые враги к каждому из которому нужна своя тактика.
    5) Концовка - которая оставляет осадок.
    Минусы:
    1) Терри Акерс - почему ему удалили весь диалог и сделали из него рядового прокси. Если честно, то я не сразу понял, что это существо и есть Акерс из-за того, что оно вело себя точно так как и прокси. Минусом является и его точки спавна в лаборатории на Тэте. Он может при вас исчезнуть или появится. Его так же нельзя закрыть в кабинете с 2 дверями рядом с офисом Сромейра.
    2) Тэта - одно большое разочарование. Всю игру говорили, что это главный комплекс Патоса 2. Он на карте изображен, как самым большим комплексом. Но на деле, мы можем исследовать лишь небольшую его часть. Карта лабораторий на Тэте имеет 3 разных варианта (терминал в соседней комнате которой находится ДАНБЭТ, карта на стенах в самой лаборатории и карта в компьютере Стромейра). Почему нельзя было зайти в диспетчерскую, где мог бы лежать робот с сознанием Питера, пусть даже и "мертвый"
    4) Ужасная оптимизация подгрузки уровней.

    Жаль, что не выпустили дополнения, рассказывающие о прошлом этой станции, когда только упала комета - было бы интересно на это взглянуть...    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. Ikarian123
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Strong story with great gameplay. Game with philosophy and self-reflection of humanity. Not such scary like Penumbra etc., but that does not matter. And "Safe mode" is pleasant surprise. Game was scary even without threat of killing by monsters.
    Its not masterpiece, but I cant give less than 10/10.
  46. 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.
  47. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Beautiful simulation of the rotation of objects, as in Until Down straight. You can also admire yourself in the mirror.

    Total: 9/10.

    P.S. The game is really worth going through - the atmosphere and the plot is absolutely enchanting.
  48. 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
  49. DJKrimson
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Best survival horror game I've played. Usually in these games it's not that scary anymore after a while, but this one is scary all the way. The story is really good.
  50. Zeratex
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    SOMA is a thought provoking horror atmospheric game.
    The storytelling is vague and deep, you need to uncover the mystery of what happened to the world, the themes are complicated and made me think a lot after i finished the game, it asks a lot of deep questions about humanity and identity. Characters are presented via their backstory.
    Puzzles are funny although easier than Amnesia. The    SOMA is a thought provoking horror atmospheric game.
    The storytelling is vague and deep, you need to uncover the mystery of what happened to the world, the themes are complicated and made me think a lot after i finished the game, it asks a lot of deep questions about humanity and identity. Characters are presented via their backstory.
    Puzzles are funny although easier than Amnesia.
    The scare factor is also lower than most famous horror games, however the atmosphere and the story is what makes it disturbing.
    Gameplay is minimal and its mostly puzzles and walking.
    Soundtrack is great.

    One of the fines Sci-Fi horror games of all time. Definitely recommended.

    8.8/10    … Expand
  51. rezo_21
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 88 IIIIIIIIII====================
  52. Achivus
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    I made this account just to write this. SOMA is a great game, the story is one of my favorites and it does it so damn well. There is so much to do and even though it is loved by many and has a great score, I still think it's underrated. It should be given a go, or even just watch someone else play it. It is in my top three horror games.
  53. RetroDibbler
    Apr 4, 2019
    9
    For a long time I didn't experienced so great immerse game. Everything works here perfectly. From atmosphere, through story to audio. I'm not saying is the most terrifying game ever, but some moments truly gave my some chill. But the most important thing in Soma is the story, characters, whole idea and a message hidden between lines. It's something everybody should experience.
  54. jgmj921
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Top tier story telling in any game, with deep discussion of consciousness and what it means to be human. Although there are many sci-fi stories out there on similar topics, the game design is still able to exceed expectation in many moments throughout the game. SOMA brings out some of the best scares in a horror game, and it achieves it usually without monsters. Gameplay isn't the best but decent.
  55. DrMisiaq
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Immersive masterpiece. Sound, music, graphics, environments and most of all the mindblowing story makes it one of the best games I have ever played. Horrors supposed to be scary and this one is on another level. I've literary spent the third part of my gameplay time sitting in darkness and trembling, slowly losing my senses. Sure, one can point out a few flaws like repeatable sectionsImmersive masterpiece. Sound, music, graphics, environments and most of all the mindblowing story makes it one of the best games I have ever played. Horrors supposed to be scary and this one is on another level. I've literary spent the third part of my gameplay time sitting in darkness and trembling, slowly losing my senses. Sure, one can point out a few flaws like repeatable sections (gameplaywise) of sneaking to avoid enemies, but those are just scratches on an overall perfect structure. 10/10.… Expand
  56. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  57. 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.
  58. tormented0ne1
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best horror games ever made.
    Best game from Frictional as far as i'm concerned.
    Story, masterpiece, thought provoking, very interesting.
    Unique atmosphere.
    Diverse monsters, which make sense in the plot.
    Characters that get you attached and cary.
  59. voroon
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    Awesome game, after so many years i still consider it one of the best in its segment. Touching and strong story, interesting concept, memorable characters - all this gave me unforgettable experience
  60. Crimert
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Wonderful atmosphere! Amazing story! Great gameplay! Excellent mixture of "Sci-fi"&"Horror"! A must-play if you are into these genres! 15hrs on record.
  61. oysteims
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    The game was great, it had a nice mix of horror, beautiful scenery and somewhat thoughtful philosophy.
  62. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    스토리텔링과 주제의식을 통해 공포를 이끌어내는 기발한 발상.. 공포게임이 단순한 점프스케어와 추격으로만 이뤄져있지 않다는걸 SOMA를 통해 증명했다.
  63. Alentejano
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game as two different aspects: gameplay and story. The gameplay is not very good. None of the enemies is a major threat since you can just start right from there if you get caught and none of their strengths nor weaknesses is explained by the game so you only need to try... and try. There isn't any map so in the exploration sections you just wander around trying to find the right path without getting lost. At least it has a great atmosphere amplified by the sound design, the game is scarier when the creatures aren't around.
    The other part of the game is the story which is amazing. The characters are well realized and you get a lot of interesting information by going around and looking at stuff. The scientific parts are well thought out and perception is used perfectly to show how certain characters perceive their "AI" existence as a human one (like Simon and the player didn't know they were also a robot). Catherine is a great companion and her's and Simon's conversations on the lift to the abyss, the ark launch and when you kill the other you are fantastic and accompany perfectly the dread of finding out there is another "you".
    Overall this is an outstanding game that only suffers from some poor gameplay.    … Expand
  64. tom_harding
    May 1, 2020
    9
    This really is one of the best stories I have experienced in a video game and although my last play through was a couple of years ago I still regularly think about the games themes. It's a masterpiece in the way it slowly unravels a complex and engrossing story through the slow drip feed of information. I found the twists and turns of the plot deeply moving and i'm sure i will be thinkingThis really is one of the best stories I have experienced in a video game and although my last play through was a couple of years ago I still regularly think about the games themes. It's a masterpiece in the way it slowly unravels a complex and engrossing story through the slow drip feed of information. I found the twists and turns of the plot deeply moving and i'm sure i will be thinking about it in years to come. I'm still not sure if the 'monsters' should be in the game. The constant awareness that danger could be round the corner adds hugely to the atmosphere but generally when you meet them it can be frustrating. This should not put anyone off though and if you are a fan of sci-fi this is an essential game to play.… Expand
  65. Reskuer
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    The game is AMAZING. The story is deep, meaningful and gripping. You absolutely have to play it because all words fall short when it comes to describing this game's beauty.
  66. Destlay
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра. В плане дизайна и графики, звуков, я восхищён. Так же невероятный сюжет с филосовскими взглядами, который даёт задуматься. Красивые виды пейзажей, когда находишься под водой. Я мало играл в хорроры, но этот меня очень зацепил. Здесь хорошо ощущаются эмоции главного героя. Разработчики проделали очень качественную работу. Для меня эта игра стала шедевром. Как жаль, чтоПотрясающая игра. В плане дизайна и графики, звуков, я восхищён. Так же невероятный сюжет с филосовскими взглядами, который даёт задуматься. Красивые виды пейзажей, когда находишься под водой. Я мало играл в хорроры, но этот меня очень зацепил. Здесь хорошо ощущаются эмоции главного героя. Разработчики проделали очень качественную работу. Для меня эта игра стала шедевром. Как жаль, что таких игр очень мало.

    Awesome game. In terms of design and graphics, sounds, I am delighted. Also an incredible plot with philosophical views that makes you think. Beautiful views of the landscape when you are under water. I played horror a little, but this one really hooked me. Here the emotions of the protagonist are well felt. The developers did a very good job. For me, this game has become a masterpiece. What a pity that there are very few such games.    … Expand
  67. watrfll
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    This is a game that everyone should try. I really can't find any cons. Amazing atmosphere, deep story with a great voice acting.
  68. 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
  69. Deadalive25
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    Один из лучших НФ сюжетов в играх, как будто прочитал хороший фантастический роман
  70. Drofix
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Gioco originale ,le tematiche trattate sono narrata in modo eccezionale ,atmosfere incredibili e una complessità,dal punto di vista della trama ,incredibile
  71. Tangurl
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best horror games I've ever played. The story for me is just really good, on the other hand, gameplay isn't perfect, but I totally don't care since the story is perfect for me.
  72. Xefirothzz
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Este se trata del juego mas subestimado de Frictional Games, pero en mi humilde opinión estamos ante su mejor entrega. Es un juego sumamente impactante, con una atmósfera intrigante e inmersiva. Su jugabilidad es bastante continuista si la comparamos con los anteriores juegos de la empresa, pero la historia es fascinante y poco a poco nos hará cuestionar cual es el alcance de la vida y queEste se trata del juego mas subestimado de Frictional Games, pero en mi humilde opinión estamos ante su mejor entrega. Es un juego sumamente impactante, con una atmósfera intrigante e inmersiva. Su jugabilidad es bastante continuista si la comparamos con los anteriores juegos de la empresa, pero la historia es fascinante y poco a poco nos hará cuestionar cual es el alcance de la vida y que es lo que nos hace humanos. Juego completamente recomendado.… Expand
  73. Jessislegend
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games. Whoever wrote the story to this is insanely talented, and I can't wait to see what Frictional games comes out with next. Brilliant!!
  74. 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.
  75. garygreen
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    the best game i play and the best part of the firction game,with the scary from the dark
  76. AntiqueOne
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This game is far beyond a mainstream horror game, and it is not about graphics, gameplay, or well-designed monsters. All of them were good though. Just the story. This clearly one of the best stories I've ever experienced in a video game. Full of philosophical and psychological questions with great storytelling.
  77. Ninjeddie
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    more like 8.5. You play for the story. It's really engaging and atmospheric, and disturbing. It sits with you long after you play it, and you replay it just to immerse yourself in the world all over again. You can watch a lets play of it, but it's very different when you play it yourself. Highly recommend buying this game.
  78. 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.
  79. OkamiOW
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    **** amazing game. The story is amazing and really thought out. It has a constant suspense during it and really keeps you on your toes. A must have for everyone
  80. MustardPonhid
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself deserves a 9/10, but the fact that this game is just so criminally underrated is why I'd give it a 10/10. The horror element compared to other Frictional games like, Penumbra: Black Plague and Amnesia: The Dark Descent, it's no where near as scary as those games, especially not Alien: Isolation. But the design of the characters and setting is what really sets this game apart from any other horror game. The game gets progressively more and more insane as you progress through it, and the variety of monsters to match with the environment that you are in is done so well. Even though it isn't the scariest, there isn't anything that they necessarily did wrong. The horror in this game focuses on psychological horror that will stick with you even after you finished the game. Encounters with the monsters always feel tense, even though it never really feels like there is any consequences to getting caught, and in general is really easy to get past. But, ever building you enters, and every task you do gives that sense of dread that there's something there. The other element of psychological horror to this game is the story. The story is the absolute best part of this game, there's a reason why this game comes with a mode that makes the enemies harmless. Every decision you make it this game has no impact on the outcome of the story, but every decision you make has an impact on you as a person. Is it morally right to end the life of something that perceives itself as something that it's not, and let it live eternity in a nightmare? It's hard to explain, but the things that this game makes you do still 3 years after finishing this game still haunts me to this day. The part that really haunts me is transferring your consciousness from one being to another, and you have a 50/50 shot of continuing on to that other being. So, either you get to move on to the other being with your consciousness while another one of you stays behind, or you stay behind while another one of you goes on in that other being. It that begs the question, do you let your other self live and wake up to the nightmare you woke up to originally, or kill them but never let them see what you had to see. Like I said, bad explanation, but when you play it you'll understand why it haunts so many people.… Expand
  81. KickDrumsAndRed
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Honest and quick review: If you love sci-fi and horror mixed with mystery/mind-bending stories then this is the one for you. Whilst some of the subject matter of the game isn't exactly anything new, the way it uses these concepts to tell its story most definitely is. The story itself is phenomenal and you'll be left thinking about it long after finishing the game. Visuals do not get boringHonest and quick review: If you love sci-fi and horror mixed with mystery/mind-bending stories then this is the one for you. Whilst some of the subject matter of the game isn't exactly anything new, the way it uses these concepts to tell its story most definitely is. The story itself is phenomenal and you'll be left thinking about it long after finishing the game. Visuals do not get boring at all as the game moves you through different environments at a great pace each with their own unique threats, atmospheres and puzzles. This may be a bold statement to make but I 100% stand by it; SOMA is the poster child for games that tell incredible, thought provoking stories. If you haven't played this yet, put every other game on hold and buy this game.… Expand
  82. MOSFET
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    yes. If you, like me, constantly grapple with existential crises then this is your game.
  83. 20NoName02
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Pierwszy horror w którym miałem gęsią skórkę podczas przeczesywania korytarzy. Historia bardzo intrygująca. Potwory przerażające, niestety AI kuleje.
  84. kultigin
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the most epic horror games of all. This game is one great example of the story-based, thematic horror genre. Cant wait for the next SOMA game.
  85. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  86. frostname
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    amazing game amazing plot amazing design amazing music amazing narrative amazing monsters. Probably better then Amnesia series
  87. Septone
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Frictional Games has done it again with their amazing creative team. I can't stress enough how this video game has a beautiful written story. It also gives you this questionable yet wonderful feeling on a certain objective, but you'll probably end up going to enjoy it anyway. As long as you don't focus on how the monsters' AI are stupid and clunky, you will be fine playing this.

    Another    Frictional Games has done it again with their amazing creative team. I can't stress enough how this video game has a beautiful written story. It also gives you this questionable yet wonderful feeling on a certain objective, but you'll probably end up going to enjoy it anyway. As long as you don't focus on how the monsters' AI are stupid and clunky, you will be fine playing this.

    Another problem for me on is how the game can't seem to tell your current objective is especially when you forgot about it. So you better have to be listen carefully in order to progress. Anyway. so far a masterpiece in writing!    … Expand
  88. FirstSpawn
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Одна их моих любимых игр вообще! Спасибо вам разработчики за сие творение! ♥
  89. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Just one word: "masterpiece". It has one of the best and most compelling stories that ive ever play/watch/read in my life. Pure sci-fi, very emotional. And if you add the moral dilemmas and the moments of really good horror... well, there it is: a masterpiece.
  90. 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
  91. olegnino
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    The most atmospheric game I have ever been playing. After finishing the game I was sitting for 10 minutes and thinking about life and death, about morality, about humanity. Great story and good gameplay. As for me, this game is better than most AAA titles.
  92. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    The story is good, though predictable. I felt that the first half of the game served as a lengthy introduction, but after that the game became more interesting and felt more involved. I feel like the story could have had more meat in the beginning, or if it was supposed to be a mystery what happened, it was better at hiding it until later to be a surprise. As is, I felt the first parts ofThe story is good, though predictable. I felt that the first half of the game served as a lengthy introduction, but after that the game became more interesting and felt more involved. I feel like the story could have had more meat in the beginning, or if it was supposed to be a mystery what happened, it was better at hiding it until later to be a surprise. As is, I felt the first parts of the game was one lengthy part mostly reiterating the same thing.

    I also had a love/hate relationship with the protagonist. I wanted to kick him a few times. The personalities of most characters involved were interesting and enjoyable to follow. I especially liked Catherine's mentality. I found Simon got on my nerves with his selfish and tantrum behavior. His emotional outbursts really put me off liking him completely. I would have liked if they put an option to how the protagonist responded to things.

    To get the most out of this game, I recommend exploring as much as you can, as the stories of the others, and the details put into their characters is very enjoyable. If you blitz through the game, you will only have the protagonist and a small part of Catherine's story, and you will miss out on what makes this game so well made and fun.

    As for the WAU, wow, that is a great idea. I would linger around certain areas to better see the creatures, but that also led to quite a few deaths that could have been avoided. The detail in their creation is quite remarkable.    … Expand
  93. 4GOT10GAMING
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The story is just so well thought out
    Its perfect
    No flaws what so ever
  94. 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
  95. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mind bending and horrific in many ways.

    The Good:
    - Monsters have unique movements. Some use noises, some teleport, some randomly move very fast, some you can't look at, etc.
    - Game uses glitchy screen to warn you a monster is close by. Very tense feeling.
    - I found myself going out of my way to look for info to learn more about the story and characters
    - Very engaging plot
    - Realizing you're inside a robot by looking in the mirror
    - Having two copies of your mind when you duplicate is a scary thought
    - Tricking others inside a simulation to give you info was interesting
    - Don't know if I should have been trusting Catherine or not throughout the journey. Made things mysterious.
    - Having structure gel taking over life forms is horrific
    - The atmosphere was incredibly scary
    - The sounds and ambient music was very well done
    - Static words popping up on screen randomly freaked me out
    - The game giving you the choice of euthanasia was challenged your philosophical thoughts

    The Bad:
    - The main character could have sounded more urgent at times. Like in the beginning, he had very little reaction to his girlfriend passing away in the car crash. He also had little reaction to waking up in a dark run down facility, straight from his doctor's office.
    - There was a couple times when I was trapped with a monster in a dead end, and the monster simply won't leave, forcing me to have to take damage or reset to escape.    … Expand
  96. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Good plot, great plot twist at the end, nice graphics, sometimes it's scary to run from enemies. An unusual setting. Overall, I really liked the game.
  97. 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
  98. Eckleburg
    May 2, 2021
    8
    Easily the best narrative-driven game I have played. SOMA throws some serious philosophical questions at you which makes the horror way more insidious than blatant. The dread superimposed through the themes that are explored is palpable which is quite impressive for a game.

    Of note that the experience will be much more rewarding to players that are approaching it from a storytelling    Easily the best narrative-driven game I have played. SOMA throws some serious philosophical questions at you which makes the horror way more insidious than blatant. The dread superimposed through the themes that are explored is palpable which is quite impressive for a game.

    Of note that the experience will be much more rewarding to players that are approaching it from a storytelling angle. In other words, this is a walking simulator - buyer beware.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. cobwt
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. If you like hard sci-fi mixed with psychological horror and amazing environmental storytelling this games is for you. The plot and the way how it is presented to the player is incredibly innovative. The plot is filled with twists that keep you engaged. The puzzles and game play match the story without becoming a "game puzzle" toThis is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. If you like hard sci-fi mixed with psychological horror and amazing environmental storytelling this games is for you. The plot and the way how it is presented to the player is incredibly innovative. The plot is filled with twists that keep you engaged. The puzzles and game play match the story without becoming a "game puzzle" to progress further. AMAZING. One of the most unique experiences I have ever had!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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

Critic Reviews

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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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