Song of Horror

 PC
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 45
  3. Negative: 9 out of 45

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  1. keredd1010
    May 24, 2020
    6
    Decent story and atmosphere but they do a terrible job explaining how to play the mini games which can make for a very frustrating experience. Especially since a mistake in the minigame leads to instadeath. Could be very good but definitely needs polish and the fixed camera feels very dated and is quite annoying to control.
  2. kyriores
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    Great atmosphere, decent puzzles, super boring gameplay and nothing more really.
  3. bancandrei
    May 29, 2020
    5
    Let's start by saying it has some good elements. But overall it quite fails. Story is hinted at but then you spend hours doing boring things with clunky controls. If you are a fan of the original resident evils play the remakes instead of this which just feels dates. But rather, this is an adventure game and there is a reason why they pretty much all go for light atmosphere, humor,Let's start by saying it has some good elements. But overall it quite fails. Story is hinted at but then you spend hours doing boring things with clunky controls. If you are a fan of the original resident evils play the remakes instead of this which just feels dates. But rather, this is an adventure game and there is a reason why they pretty much all go for light atmosphere, humor, accessibility and no death.… Expand
  4. CausticMisery
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    A hidden indie horror gem. Loved the permadeath mechanic and RNG elements. Great atmosphere and spooks, though the game feels very slow at times (your character is slow, it takes forever to get from point A to point B, many of the puzzles aren't well designed, etc).

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 18, 2020
    80
    Song of Horror: Complete Edition is a lot to take in all at once. The slow pacing and puzzle difficulty make it an exercise to get through, making the episodic pacing seem like the better choice. What is special here is the right way to do a paranormal horror game that involves something you can see but not control. A few variations of quick time events used to defend yourself and having to also think on the fly is a new exercise in horror games. The atmosphere is fantastic as dark environments mixed with excellent ambiance goes unrivaled, especially when it comes to indie titles. The Complete Edition is also only $30 at launch making it clear that Song of Horror: Complete Edition is worth a play for any old school horror fan.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Jun 18, 2020
    70
    Though a perfectly engrossing horror game (and a timely reminder that an over-the-shoulder view isn't the only way of looking at an awful place) at times it can feel like a waste of promising concepts. [Issue#347, p.98]
  3. Game Informer
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    Song of Horror’s production values initially turned me off, with poorly animated characters and awful voice acting. Despite those flaws, I had a hard time putting the game down once I was drawn into its world. The quirks even grew on me, the same way I embrace schlocky low-budget horror movies. What I most appreciate about Song of Horrors is that it doesn’t just mimic what came before. It’s clearly a tune inspired by other survival-horror classics, but it has its own unique tempo and melody. And it’s a darkly catchy one, to boot.
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