Song of Horror

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: Song of Horror is a survival horror adventure. Face the manifestations of the Presence, an unpredictable, eldritch AI that reacts to your way of playing: you won't experience two exact gameplays.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 3, 2020
    90
    Song of Horror is one of the best indie horror games out there. Taking the key aspects of genre classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, and combining these with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre in other media, Song of Horror really gets under your skin and, just like The Presence, will haunt the dark corners of your mind. But don’t worry, that noise was just the wind. Or was it…
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jun 9, 2020
    80
    Song of Horror is a terrifying experience with disturbing atmospheres and a story you won't easily forget.
  3. 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.
  4. GameSpace
    Oct 31, 2019
    78
    While we've only seen one episode, Song Of Horror has all the components of a strong horror adventure game rivaling those that many of us grew up with. Its puzzles won't wear you down with frustration and the horror environments are sure to deliver a scare.
  5. MGG
    Oct 29, 2019
    75
    A frightening and unpredictable horror game that will even startle regulars horror fans. You simply can't stop playing Song of Horror until you see it to the very end. You have to anxiously find clues, solve riddles and most importantly avoid The Presence in order to fully unravel the storyline. Whether you are a detective in the making or a jumpscare enthusiast, Song of Horror was made for you. Adrenaline, stress, fear, anxiety... You have come to the right place.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 30, 2019
    70
    An old-school horror adventure, stressful, that shines from a set of 4 characters, from a cool graphic design and from a well handled level design. Yet, puzzles are a but strangely built, and the narrative ends too abruptly.
  7. BaziCenter
    Dec 11, 2019
    40
    In episodic video games, which are becoming more and more popular, the first episode is essential and is the biggest chance for the developers to convince players to continue playing their future episodes. Unfortunately for Song of Horror, this first and very important step goes horribly wrong as it suffers from tons of issues in almost every department. Right now, there is absolutely no reason for anyone who played it to go on and purchase the second episode, unless the developers really up their game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  2. shaddixx
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Very positive reviews on Steam: 89% of total 203 reviews.
    For lovers of first silent hill and resident evil but with new interesting    Very positive reviews on Steam: 89% of total 203 reviews.
    For lovers of first silent hill and resident evil but with new interesting mechanics amd more dynamic surround overtime. I feel the same fear as i felt in my childhood after 20 minutes of gameplay. Imagination is working and I fear the unknown presence that can wait behind every door. I'm in love with this game. Thank you so much, developers. I wish first silent hill will be recreated some day with some of these new and interesting mechanics    … Expand
  4. Spoonete
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una ambientación excelente. Lástima que en algunos aspectos gráficos y mecánicas esté un poco atrasado.
    El diseño es muy bueno y la historia engancha.    … Expand
  5. GodGamer86
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    Good graphics, story and music, creepy atmosphere.
    More scary than the Resident Evil.
    Best Alone in the Dark type game.
  6. 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 atA 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).… Expand
  7. 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 thingsLet'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
  8. geniodella
    Nov 9, 2020
    0
    Terrible game, from time to time there is a puzzle with fast clicking that is not working, everytime you die you loose a character and afterTerrible game, from time to time there is a puzzle with fast clicking that is not working, everytime you die you loose a character and after some tries you have to begin the chapter all again , why did is supposed to be fun or interesting?… Expand

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