Murdered: Soul Suspect

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  1. Agarwel
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    This game has its flaws. It is not long (8-9hours). The narative is little slower (someone may call it boring). And due to lack of action and only few stealth scenes, the gameplay is kind of simple and not challenging. On the other hand the story is interesting, the investigation elements are kind of new (similar to L.A. Noire, but that is just only one competition so the novelty did notThis game has its flaws. It is not long (8-9hours). The narative is little slower (someone may call it boring). And due to lack of action and only few stealth scenes, the gameplay is kind of simple and not challenging. On the other hand the story is interesting, the investigation elements are kind of new (similar to L.A. Noire, but that is just only one competition so the novelty did not wore of yet). The small open world with many side areas to exprose was a surprise for me (I expected linear tunel) For me the most important part is that once I started the game I did not leave it until I finished it. I was not able to stop playing and exploring the world and story. And I finished satisfied. This is something that I dont find in many games these days. So if you can get over the lack of action. If you like the games like Heavy Rain, Beyond, last Telltale Games or you like the L.A. Noire investigation parts, then give this game a change. You may be very plesantly surprised.… Expand
  2. TheBrokenGamer
    Jun 7, 2014
    7
    Murdered: Soul Suspect

    Story: I am currently half way through the story and will admit it does get you hooked, you start wanting to find out the killers motives and on top of that more about the main characters personal life, before he became a cop and what happened to him along the way. The only thing i can honestly say is wrong with the story is that the revelations about the killer    Murdered: Soul Suspect

    Story: I am currently half way through the story and will admit it does get you hooked, you start wanting to find out the killers motives and on top of that more about the main characters personal life, before he became a cop and what happened to him along the way. The only thing i can honestly say is wrong with the story is that the revelations about the killer is done by the collection of artefacts, therefore you if decide to just run from one checkpoint to the other without any exploration then you will miss some parts of the story.

    Characters: The main character is quite intriguing, he is definitely a tortured soul, raised rough and seemingly a changed man in all aspects, instead of breaking the law he now rules it. This changeover of course has its sceptics and finding out more about what made him change and why keeps you stuck to the character and his development. The other characters you find out bits and pieces of but this in all keeps you keen to find out more.

    Graphics: The Graphics to be honest are quite good in some parts and in others you can kinda tell that the creators spent more money on some stuff and sacrificed the others. This doesn't make it unbearable but it doesn't quite show what the PS4's true capability is. The only other thing that truly bugged me even though it is small is that when he talks to other ghosts his mouth stays shut and yet words are coming out. This is one of the smaller quirks they decided to sacrifice i suppose.

    Result: The story and character development is this games main point of merit, the choices you make to bring the clues to life and give you the story is very interesting, but the lack of action will have some gamers at a loss.    … Expand
  3. kish1975
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    There are a lot of haters but I did my research and after beating it on my x1 I bought it for my ps4 since it was on sale and as a die hard point and click adventure fan for games like syberia , Dracula , still life , this game feels like that genres spiritual successor on the consoles and I loved the story it had me wanting to keep going just to find out who the big baddie is . A lot ofThere are a lot of haters but I did my research and after beating it on my x1 I bought it for my ps4 since it was on sale and as a die hard point and click adventure fan for games like syberia , Dracula , still life , this game feels like that genres spiritual successor on the consoles and I loved the story it had me wanting to keep going just to find out who the big baddie is . A lot of people just bought it thinking it was a shooter type game so they bash it but for what style it is it is at the top of the . list two thumbs up for me .… Expand
  4. moegooner88
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Murdered: Soul Suspect is easily one of the most pleasant "surprises" for me in recent memory. If you love linear games and small scale exploration, you will absolutely enjoy it. While graphics are nothing special, it has a very enjoyable story, and the pacing is very well done.
  5. Twinblade
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    Something new, something different for once, you get to control a dead detective ghost that's trying to solve his murder and others that was killed by the bell killer. What I liked about Murdered: Soul Suspect is the story, what I didn't like about the game was how short it was and the demons are really annoying. You can beat this game in 1 day or 2 days. It took me about 5 hours and 30Something new, something different for once, you get to control a dead detective ghost that's trying to solve his murder and others that was killed by the bell killer. What I liked about Murdered: Soul Suspect is the story, what I didn't like about the game was how short it was and the demons are really annoying. You can beat this game in 1 day or 2 days. It took me about 5 hours and 30 minutes to beat.

    I would give this game a chance. Go out and rent it or buy the game cheap.    … Expand
  6. gamer_za
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    We've reached an age in gaming where a developer can come up with something unique and refreshing, and the entire game will get torn apart by the unforgiving community because it is not the same as the latest CODs, GTA's or major franchises. Murdered falls under that category. Do not let reviews dictate your own preferences. If the storyline or even trailer of the game looks interesting toWe've reached an age in gaming where a developer can come up with something unique and refreshing, and the entire game will get torn apart by the unforgiving community because it is not the same as the latest CODs, GTA's or major franchises. Murdered falls under that category. Do not let reviews dictate your own preferences. If the storyline or even trailer of the game looks interesting to you, you will enjoy it, as I did myself.

    The city of Salem is well captured and there is a strong essence of true history the developers have thrown into it. Their attention to detail is immense. The gameplay isn't all too bad either. Running around town or places of interest is fluid, and the ghostly ability to walk through walls is great. The crime scenes are interesting, and you have to piece the clues together yourself to unlock the path of the story. The demons you come across are truly terrifying as well.

    This is a true detective game, and if you are a fan of anything paranormal / crime related or even if the story seems interesting to you, this game will grip you and you will want to play till the end. It is unlike any other game out there.    … Expand
  7. mbover
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    Excellent game a very interesting and compelling story. I kept me hooked and guessing to the end. Will play again to collect all the items . The concepts used in the game are great and there are some very nice touches. The combat is a bit weak but the story makes up for it . i hope they do more in this series with new characters to interact with .
  8. microphonist
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Game was a solid 7.
    The story was on par with most horror films, but for a game you need just a little more thrills to feel that the value in the 4 hour campaign is supported the by the demand the publisher & developer wanted at there $60.00 retail price. This is why it's getting mixed and negative reviews, if the game released at a $20.00 digital copy and $30.00 retail, it would have    Game was a solid 7.
    The story was on par with most horror films, but for a game you need just a little more thrills to feel that the value in the 4 hour campaign is supported the by the demand the publisher & developer wanted at there $60.00 retail price. This is why it's getting mixed and negative reviews, if the game released at a $20.00 digital copy and $30.00 retail, it would have sold faster than Justin Beiber concert tickets would at middle school pep rally. So developers need to re-think there model for digital sales and games that don't offer the bells and whistles most conventional next gen games offer, of even current gen games as well.    … Expand
  9. BaronMonaco
    Jul 7, 2015
    7
    Murdered : Soul Suspect is based on you being a ghost, a quite unique point of view in videogames (a little less if you think of movies of series), giving you abilities such as eavesdropping, mind influence, going through walls, and a few others, which is very refreshing and without doubt original for gamers.

    Unfortunately this very good starting point falls short in terms of execution,    Murdered : Soul Suspect is based on you being a ghost, a quite unique point of view in videogames (a little less if you think of movies of series), giving you abilities such as eavesdropping, mind influence, going through walls, and a few others, which is very refreshing and without doubt original for gamers.

    Unfortunately this very good starting point falls short in terms of execution, beside bad graphics (some PS3/360 games look better) and a semi-open world that lacks more side quest (I don't count collectibles as a side quest) the two main issues I have with this game are :
    1) No choices and consequences given to the player, for a 2014 AAA "detective" game it's unacceptable.
    2) It's way too easy, I had the platinum in my first playthrough in less than 10 hours, all the collectibles (collect things is the main part of the game length) are pretty obvious, you have to be dumb to fail the investigations, and the stealth phase will always allow you to hide back if you're detected.

    Thankfully the story is good, not great, enough for you wanting to see its conclusion. In conclusion what could have been an hidden gem lacking polish wasted its potential with a very unchallenging and linear experience, still worth a look if you find it cheap and want to try something new..    … Expand
  10. DaSaintFan
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    The review for this is simple. If you want a murder-mystery game with a compelling storyline, that you'll probably finish in a couple of days, this game is definitely for you. A little bit of stealth, a lot of searching, and some times you actually have to use your gray-matter to get past a few of the 'puzzles' (I'm not even sure that's the right word).. Someone else compared itThe review for this is simple. If you want a murder-mystery game with a compelling storyline, that you'll probably finish in a couple of days, this game is definitely for you. A little bit of stealth, a lot of searching, and some times you actually have to use your gray-matter to get past a few of the 'puzzles' (I'm not even sure that's the right word).. Someone else compared it to LA Noire and Heavy Rain, but even then the comparison just doesn't quite hit the mark. It's close, but not quite. For those of you who love TellTale games, this one will be right up your alley and is even more visually breathtaking.

    Yes, there were one or two issues (Ability to complete a later "puzzle" before finishing a needed previous one, making a few logic holes if you did so, for instance.) And yes, it was very short, and will probably work better for most people as a rental rather than a full-price purchase.

    Airtight should be appreciated for taking a chance on a different genre and coming together with a great atmosphere and story and put together just enough to make this a must-play.

    Recommendation: Must rent and play, buy if only available at a lower than usual price.    … Expand
  11. lelefoxx00
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Bought this game during a sale and forgot I even had it. Finally decided to play it last night and I do NOT regret the buy. It was a very great game. The story line was great, your ghost abilities were really cool, and I loved the main characters. I do wish it had been longer but only cause I hate it ended. I got hooked and couldn't stop playing. Highly recommend this game.
  12. Interject
    Jun 23, 2014
    7
    Murdered: Soul Suspect has some very positive things going for it. It has an engaging story and interesting side stories. It is fun to possess people and see what they are thinking which really adds to the atmosphere that the game creates. However this game has some drawbacks I felt that Ronin was not able to impact his environment very much except for when the story specifically guidesMurdered: Soul Suspect has some very positive things going for it. It has an engaging story and interesting side stories. It is fun to possess people and see what they are thinking which really adds to the atmosphere that the game creates. However this game has some drawbacks I felt that Ronin was not able to impact his environment very much except for when the story specifically guides the player to do so. In many ways this game is really an interactive story that involves the player to explore the environment and become absorbed in its plot. The game however is incredibly easy (Quite possibly the easiest game I've ever played) and for some may be boring if they do not care about the story. I would not recommend this game to anyone who getting this expecting a challenging game that requires fast reflexes or even someone that is getting the game thinking it will be a difficult puzzle game. This game is neither of those it is an easy interactive story that is fun and interesting.

    Pros: Engaging story, fun side stories.
    Cons: Very easy, lacks interaction with environment, lacks gameplay mechanics, virtually no reason to replay the game.

    Overall: I rate it a 6.5 (I pushed it up to a 7 because there is no 6.5 rating    … Expand
  13. William_H_Stone
    Aug 10, 2014
    8
    This game has seen its fair share of mixed reviews lately. Most call it for its flaws,but few actually weigh them with what it gets done right. This game succeeds in what's important for a video game to need,but does only average in other aspects of its game. Nope,it certainly doesn't re-invent the wheel here,but what gets done right,it gets done really well. Let's go further into this toThis game has seen its fair share of mixed reviews lately. Most call it for its flaws,but few actually weigh them with what it gets done right. This game succeeds in what's important for a video game to need,but does only average in other aspects of its game. Nope,it certainly doesn't re-invent the wheel here,but what gets done right,it gets done really well. Let's go further into this to find out what it is.

    The time,modern. The place,Salem,Massachusetts. I applaud them for picking a city rarely exploited in this media. The story is about a detective named Ronan O'Conner,who is hot on the trail of a serial killer known as The Bell Killer. As he closed in to close this case,he gets thrown out a window of a two-story building.slowly fighting to stay alive, The Bell Killer finishes him off with five shots to his body,ultimately ending his life. His spirit leaves his body,now in ghost form,and it's there he sees his recently dead wife Julia. As the light we all know we go to shines bright behind her,he is told he cannot pass on and unite with her again until he "takes care of his unfinished business",the thing that leaves him un restful till he finds resolution in himself. This is where the game begins,with you finding out who this Bell Killer is,and solving the murder of,well,you.

    Along his journey he will make an unlikely friend named Joy Foster,a psychic medium who can see ghosts and the spirit realm,and meet Abigail Williams,the first spirit he runs into after becoming once himself.you'll also meet some other characters through the story,such as a cop who's had a grudge with Ronan,Ronan's Brother-in-law,and all the spirits of Salem.each spirit Ronan encounters have things in their way also keeping them from passing over to the other side. You will help them find resolution to their conflicts through your detective work,ultimately finding out if you have what it takes to help them or not. The story here is really good.better than most,in fact. Some may argue that Ronan is a two-dimensional character,and some might not be able to empathize with him,but ultimately he's no stereotype.he was written for the role he is meant to play in,and his character reflects the things that Ronan can do in his position,giving us better believability to why or how Ronan is doing something. I'd say most critics expect some emotional tear dropping pathetic man or some other form of emotional variety,but I was very please with how he was written. Perfect for the part he plays in this game.

    The same can be said for the rest of the characters. They all play their parts and while no particular character stands out from the rest,the balance of archetypes here is well done. Again,if there's one thing this game does excellent,it's the story,keeping you guessing around every turn until the shocking end. So much story is here,in fact,that through collects else you find more insight to this rich world of Salem the developers created. Through news clippings,imprinted memories,random items(not that random since their story uses them mainly,but at first they are),plaques,pictures,and other things of that nature,you'll find information to better give you a sense of this worlds history,characters,and background.

    Ok,now on to the bad. The gameplay is average at best. It basically breaks down to two,maybe three major components. The first,is exploration. While cool to walk through objects and possess people,the town of Salem isn't big or open. It's basically a hub instead,serving as just a central point to move you from one level to the next,with little to do in between.what they did here to make this world seem bigger was they had parts of the town that were once there,now ghostly renditions of themselves,such as boats,buildings still set ablaze from a great fire,and so forth. You can't just pass through buildings,and you definitely can't pass through those ghostly remains,so what would take you a minute to reach now takes you 4,due to all the walking around these objects.

    The second is the detective mode,where you survey an area of interest and find clues to help you solve one big important question of your situation or two. While I have to admit I thought them harder than they actually were,there's no failing them. E only consequence to not getting the answer right the first time is your badge rating gets reduced. But the story will continue forward even when you pick every answer except the right one. But really,the questions aren't riddles,and neither are the answers. If you say to yourself "this clue cannot be directly what the question is referring to",then it is.

    And last is the combat.. I know there needs to be a way to fail in this game,but it's not even worth talking about. It's just a mechanic poorly done here.

    This game is definitely worth a rental simply cause there's no replay value in it and it's on the short side of things in length,but do not miss out on Soul Suspect. This is one story worth going through.    … Expand
  14. no_tomno
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    It's not that bad! The visuals are okay and the AI is buggy but at least they are trying to do something different. You're a ghost, you die (obviously) and you go around trying to figure out who killed you and sometimes you run into other ghosts or demons. Its okay, i liked it even though it wasn't that long and i had to restart my ps4 once because i got stuck in a door :)
  15. jonatank88
    Jun 19, 2014
    8
    The story line is great, it enables you to piece more info about the killer as the game progresses. The real challenges lie more in the side missions, the clues are often spread out in a different area but when you acquire all specific items for a certain side quest you get a trophy and a ghost story based on the name of the side quest which is awesome. Game took me about 10 hours toThe story line is great, it enables you to piece more info about the killer as the game progresses. The real challenges lie more in the side missions, the clues are often spread out in a different area but when you acquire all specific items for a certain side quest you get a trophy and a ghost story based on the name of the side quest which is awesome. Game took me about 10 hours to complete about 12-13 hours adding in all the side missions. I think the check point system can be better, i like the nice bonus of getting to posses cats which you can control to an extent. It would be nice if you could do the same with people but the most you can do with possessing a human is influence some actions in terms of choices.. controls work perfectly, their have been some bugs, but their not as common as you'd think, i had encountered 1 glitch in the span of the game. Everything is pretty close together but i actually like it that way, like i said their are a ton of side missions/ items so i think having a bigger world would make it nearly impossible to find all of the hidden items and everything. Also the story does a great job of building up anticipation for the actual identity of the killer. For a first attempt at a game like this from square enix it is very good.… Expand
  16. Locerbus
    Sep 25, 2014
    6
    Square-Enix style is definitely there, I can see why they picked up Airtight's game. You have to have an open mind to their artistic license because if you overthink the reality of it all, you'll get annoyed.

    The puzzles were a little easier than they should have been near the end of the game. The added dimension of fighting the demons wasn't so fun to me. It just seems like a    Square-Enix style is definitely there, I can see why they picked up Airtight's game. You have to have an open mind to their artistic license because if you overthink the reality of it all, you'll get annoyed.

    The puzzles were a little easier than they should have been near the end of the game. The added dimension of fighting the demons wasn't so fun to me. It just seems like a lackluster attempt at putting action into a game not designed to have action. Not to say I wouldn't have enjoyed some action, but that wasn't the way to do it.

    I can't say there's much post-gameplay or replay value. It has no New Game Plus. The collecting quests were ok, but all in all I was unimpressed by the side-quests. Everything was easy, and nothing really felt that rewarding when it came to most of the game's peripheral activities.

    The voice acting and music were good, the graphics were good, the game took me probably under a dozen hours to beat completely. All in all, I felt a little disappointed, it was much shorter than I expected, the mystery wasn't that hard to figure out, the extras were the same boring extras every RPG has at the absolute minimum, the player has no influence on the ending or the overall outcome of the story. It's a very basic game.

    Audio Visual Overall: 8
    Graphics: 8.5
    Voice Acting: 8
    Music: 8
    SFX: 8

    Gameplay Overall: 5
    Controls: 7.5
    Environment Interaction: 6
    Replay Value: 2

    Game Value: 2.5
    Length: 4
    Freedom: 4
    Extras: 2
    DLC: 0 (Because Airtight Games closed, there more than likely will never be any, so this short little game is probably as big as it's ever going to be.)

    Overall: 5.72
    It looks like an unfinished game with a world of potential. Gamers want more control, more hours of story and extra things to do, this game is good for a day off, nothing more. I suggest renting it instead of buying it, but if you are buying it, get the disc, and hold onto it, the company that made it won't be making anymore games, and who knows, it could be worth something in a decade or so, but I wouldn't count on it.

    Let me reiterate, this game has one outcome, and everything is restrictive. Your experience in this game will not be like Heavy Rain or Beyond: 2Souls, one ending, an unchangeable mystery plot. It's not the same, if you enjoyed it, good for you, but this game wasn't nearly the quality of Heavy Rain or Beyond: 2Souls.    … Expand
  17. Danielziad
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. The story line and investigations are one of a kind, Even though it does not have any action, I'm very pleased with this game. it kept me entertained.
  18. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    The most underrated game I have ever played in my 16 years of gaming so far. The story is well done and the characters actually have some flavor. I can't believe the hate. This is a good game and story is engaging and gets you thinking unlike linear FPS campaigns with stale characters. Hats off to Square Enix & the former Airtight games.
  19. Spidor
    Sep 8, 2019
    7
    A fascinating failed experiment. I've only played it five years after release - it's pretty great for many reasons. It's surprisingly well acted, decent looking (though most level "filler areas" are quite drab), written alright, and quite interesting. The gameplay itself is also unique, in how you ghost around levels and do stuff. I think its most major flaw is that instead of filling itA fascinating failed experiment. I've only played it five years after release - it's pretty great for many reasons. It's surprisingly well acted, decent looking (though most level "filler areas" are quite drab), written alright, and quite interesting. The gameplay itself is also unique, in how you ghost around levels and do stuff. I think its most major flaw is that instead of filling it with more content and story, the game got stuffed with collectibles, which is boring and sucks, and the action bits, which are terrible and thankfully very few. I wish there were more actual content to this, not just text to collect (show me, don't tell me!), but otherwise this is quite a fascinating for what it contains, and for what it is.… Expand
  20. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Este es un gran juego con una historia única e interesante, un juego divertido y acertijos para resolver crímenes. el juego es sencillo de terminar y es algo corto pero lo compensa con la historia, como ver a un fantasma resolver su asesinato para que su alma llegue al cielo fue lo que me llamo la atención , no es para todo el mundo , muy bueno para pasar una tarde lluviosa
  21. winterforge
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    I really don't understand the bad reviews for this game. If you like the narrative based detective type genre, you will love this game. It is not action-packed, nor is it supposed to be. That being said, it is not boring either, as long as you like a good story and piecing clues together. I took a chance and bought this even with the professional reviewers defecating all over the game. I'mI really don't understand the bad reviews for this game. If you like the narrative based detective type genre, you will love this game. It is not action-packed, nor is it supposed to be. That being said, it is not boring either, as long as you like a good story and piecing clues together. I took a chance and bought this even with the professional reviewers defecating all over the game. I'm very glad I did as it is a very rewarding experience in my opinion. I have only had one bug so far, when I used the "peek" option on a cop at the very beginning to see his notepad it wouldn't let me move the cursor on screen. I had to reload the latest checkpoint then all was fine. Other than that small thing, the game has been great.… Expand
  22. downphoenix
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    If you are looking for a game with combat or stealth or something of this nature, stay away from it, as the game is not one of those types of games. This game is in the vein of something like La Noire or Beyond Two Souls, it is a game about looking for clues, investigating, and occasionally using your ghost powers. If having constant gameplay is something you dont need, youll get drawn inIf you are looking for a game with combat or stealth or something of this nature, stay away from it, as the game is not one of those types of games. This game is in the vein of something like La Noire or Beyond Two Souls, it is a game about looking for clues, investigating, and occasionally using your ghost powers. If having constant gameplay is something you dont need, youll get drawn in by the world of the game, which is very well thought out. Your main character is not the usual archetype. He is a bit of a badboy, being a wiseass who chainsmokes, but truly wants to help, and not just because he is dead. There are some pretty interesting characters and a story that has a unique twist to it and not an ending you can easily call out. It is a fun game, and I rate it an 8.5, I edged it to a 9 due to some of the bad user reviews on here that complaim about lack of aforementioned gameplay aspects. The problems with the game are 3 things: 1) it is too linear, it doesnt have any kind of branching like LA Noire does. It is also om the short side, took me around 9 or 10 hours to complete. And the final part of the game, if you are a completionist and want to do everything for a trophy, youll want to wait to do it until you complete ALL of the side stuff. You can 100% this in the first playthrough, but you wont be able to go back once you go to the final part, youll have to start a new save if yoi wanna do that stuff, which is just a glaring flaw, but one that at the same time is really small.… Expand
  23. Sable_Dark
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    This was one of the few games I have played thus far this year that really drew me in and makes me want to play more. While I will be among the first to admit the game has technical flaws, they really didn't detract much form the experience. The story is the game's real draw, and it's fascinating. Ronan and Joy may start out a bit stereotypical, but flesh out really fast into charactersThis was one of the few games I have played thus far this year that really drew me in and makes me want to play more. While I will be among the first to admit the game has technical flaws, they really didn't detract much form the experience. The story is the game's real draw, and it's fascinating. Ronan and Joy may start out a bit stereotypical, but flesh out really fast into characters you honestly start to care about. Combat is a nice break here and there, but isn't overdone, and the demon's screams are truly chilling. Murdered is a nice change from all the FPS franchises and straight action games that seem to make up the majority of games coming out.… Expand
  24. Heartz_Fear
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    This is a really great game with an unique and interessting story, fun gameplay and nice crime solving puzzles. The Charakters are great and the german translation is superb.
  25. JoshLuck1995
    Jul 24, 2014
    7
    This game has some HUGE potential but i feel the developers (square enix) have not used it at all, the game is buggy, some really bizzare things happen like for example the whole benefit of being a ghost is going through walls etc however i notice normal members of the public doing the same or getting stuck in walls, the voice acting is quite poor, sadly as much as i would love to - iThis game has some HUGE potential but i feel the developers (square enix) have not used it at all, the game is buggy, some really bizzare things happen like for example the whole benefit of being a ghost is going through walls etc however i notice normal members of the public doing the same or getting stuck in walls, the voice acting is quite poor, sadly as much as i would love to - i cannot find many positives. its not a terrible game by any means, its mediocre

    EDIT - Just finished the game, i liked the story, it was different so i have increased my score from a 6 to a 7 and thats very generous of me, cannot blame anyone for rating it lower than that.    … Expand
  26. mongolrising
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    This game is a lot of fun, not sure why the professional reviewers hate it so much. Maybe they're expecting it to be a fast-paced action game or something like that which it definitely isn't.

    It's a detective game with an interesting story and characters that draws you in. It's also pretty novel in that you're playing a criminal-turned-detective's ghost who's trying to find the identity    This game is a lot of fun, not sure why the professional reviewers hate it so much. Maybe they're expecting it to be a fast-paced action game or something like that which it definitely isn't.

    It's a detective game with an interesting story and characters that draws you in. It's also pretty novel in that you're playing a criminal-turned-detective's ghost who's trying to find the identity of his killer. You spend the game collecting clues to figure out your killer's identity while stopping along the way to help out other lost souls in little sidequests where you figure out how they died so they can pass on. There are also lots of collectibles, some of which provide background for the story, such as notes left by the main character's wife, or that unlock stories about unsolved crimes connected to hauntings. You end up collecting a lot of clues and you have to figure out which ones will help you solve whatever crime you're working on. They make sense and its fun. You can also posess the living, and while you can't move them, you can help them remember and eavesdrop on their conversations or thoughts. You can, however, posess cats which allow you to reach places you can't reach on your own. Everything about the game makes sense...you can't walk through the outdoor walls of buildings that have been consecrated, the demons you have to sneak past to take down from behind are souls who never passed on, etc. The mood the game sets just enhances the experience, being creepy and immersive.

    Overall, this game is a lot of fun. Story is great, gameplay is fun, voice acting is well done. The only drawback is the graphics aren't as fancy as some of the other games coming out this year, but they are still pretty decent, especially the lip synching. If you like story-driven games, or mystery/adventure games then you'll probably like this game. If you want this game to be a gritty shooter, then go buy Max Payne instead, because you won't get that with this game.    … Expand
  27. hb1209
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing The visuals, the gameplay, are all spectacular and it's refreshing. they have completely redefined storytelling in gaming with this masterpiece. It's about being a detective and boy, does it ever do it well.
  28. whysomuchhate
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    I don't understand all the low reviews for this game ? This is not an action game it was never promoted as an action game its a fun puzzle game at it's core with a rich and compelling world. The demons and the little bit of combat that is in the game is perfect anymore would really be a drag and break the immersion. It's not a perfect game but it is a very fun game with a damn good story.I don't understand all the low reviews for this game ? This is not an action game it was never promoted as an action game its a fun puzzle game at it's core with a rich and compelling world. The demons and the little bit of combat that is in the game is perfect anymore would really be a drag and break the immersion. It's not a perfect game but it is a very fun game with a damn good story. If you are going into this game expecting lots of action instead of lots of exploration then yeah you are not going to be very happy.But since i am tired of all the FPS clones out now that are instantly forgettable i'm glad some developers have chosen to go a different route and give us something different to play. The game is a solid 8.5 and i would recommend it to everyone tired of run n gun shooters.… Expand
  29. Enforcer122
    Jul 9, 2014
    8
    The problem with most game reviewers and gamers today, is that if it doesn't explode and flash in your face every three seconds, it's considered sub-par. Long gone are the days of games which were slower paced, more thoughtful and engaging to a different kind of gaming audience. I really liked this game, plain and simple. The story and characters were very good and every mission feltThe problem with most game reviewers and gamers today, is that if it doesn't explode and flash in your face every three seconds, it's considered sub-par. Long gone are the days of games which were slower paced, more thoughtful and engaging to a different kind of gaming audience. I really liked this game, plain and simple. The story and characters were very good and every mission felt different, keeping it from feeling meticulous. Yes, there are flaws in this game, but not every game can have the production value of a GTA 5. There's a lot to be admired in this game if you look for it. Take your time with it, don't rush it, enjoy it and see where it takes you. Well worth getting.… Expand
  30. rodericrinehart
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    SCORE: 6.8/10

    I'm recommending at sale price. For five dollars, it's worth a play through in 6-7 hours. It is a decent story, better than a decent amount of stuff on TV. Nice twists, good ending. Not spectacular, but pretty good. Graphics are also decent. No Ethan Carter or The Witcher 3, but pretty good. The voice acting is also solid. I've seen worse b-movies for sure.    SCORE: 6.8/10

    I'm recommending at sale price. For five dollars, it's worth a play through in 6-7 hours.

    It is a decent story, better than a decent amount of stuff on TV. Nice twists, good ending. Not spectacular, but pretty good.

    Graphics are also decent. No Ethan Carter or The Witcher 3, but pretty good.

    The voice acting is also solid. I've seen worse b-movies for sure.

    That is kind of this game. Solid, but certainly not spectacular. A fun little romp that is the perfect length for it's story. It doesn't overstay its welcome but I definitely wouldn't replay it either.    … Expand
  31. Ghoster
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    There is absolute no reason for bad reviews of this game. Yes, it's not perfect in some ways, 7 hours long and easy. BUT... Telltale games are even easier, shorter, much worst looking and getting only acclamations! Telltale Walking dead is great game, but this one is better. It's some strange mix between Telltale titles and Sherlock Holmes games with a lot of innovative additions. Shame IThere is absolute no reason for bad reviews of this game. Yes, it's not perfect in some ways, 7 hours long and easy. BUT... Telltale games are even easier, shorter, much worst looking and getting only acclamations! Telltale Walking dead is great game, but this one is better. It's some strange mix between Telltale titles and Sherlock Holmes games with a lot of innovative additions. Shame I read those silly reviews and waited a log time to get it. Should play it as soon it was released!!… Expand
  32. mosconstein
    Nov 5, 2014
    4
    While the idea could be good, this game fails under many aspects:
    1) game play: boring and repetitive.
    2) story: superficial and fulfilled of plot holes 2) graphics and animations: ugly textures and even more ugly models (look at the cat..are we in in late '90?) 3) length: since this game is so boring, the fact that is so short could actually be a plus The only crime here is not the    While the idea could be good, this game fails under many aspects:
    1) game play: boring and repetitive.
    2) story: superficial and fulfilled of plot holes
    2) graphics and animations: ugly textures and even more ugly models (look at the cat..are we in in late '90?)
    3) length: since this game is so boring, the fact that is so short could actually be a plus
    The only crime here is not the murder of the character, but the price you have to pay for such game    … Expand
  33. Daoman
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game is not a goty and not a masterpiece, but you know what? I spend a great time with it. This game has a personality and it's calm and measured. If tired from shooters or copypast horros and want to spend some evenings with chilling videogames - try this one.
  34. Queenm4321
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    In my opinion, the video game was great. Sure, it wasn't the longest game, and it's no Outlast, but the story and the experience and the graphics, and so many other things to this game were outstanding to me. Maybe not the critics or the other users, but this game, by far, is one my favorites.
  35. Agent-D
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    Murdered: Soul Suspect is at best described as a modern version of the point and click adventure along the lines of Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls with some of the more open control options found in Alan Wake.

    The game is a pseudo open world game in which you are provided limited access to the city of Salem, MA during your investigations. I say limited access because your movement    Murdered: Soul Suspect is at best described as a modern version of the point and click adventure along the lines of Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls with some of the more open control options found in Alan Wake.

    The game is a pseudo open world game in which you are provided limited access to the city of Salem, MA during your investigations. I say limited access because your movement (even as a ghost) is blocked in this world to very specific paths, making the game feel very linear. I consider this a flaw in the game, but Square Enix has tied it to some existing lore which makes it hard to fault them. Basically as as ghost you can pass through anything that exists in the same plane as yourself and you can't go in to any consecrated location without having a door or window opened to invite you in, (It's amazing how much you learn through watching Supernatural) and while I find these to be specific design issues they do flow with the context of the game.

    The game presents very little challenge in terms of difficulty as everything is pretty much multiple choice with unlimited choices and I am not certain that you can actually fail, even in the event you can fail, once you reload your save your right back on target without having lost anything. It's a saving grace in that you don't have to replay areas in the event you screw up but it's also a fault in that the game comes off as incredibly easy. This did make the game relaxing to play though with the context of the story attempting to keep you on the edge of your seat.

    Your ghost powers do not feel as freeing as I feel they should have as once again everything is pretty much multiple choice. Once you possess a human NPC you will be presented with any number of four possible options regarding that character. It might be to influence, read mind, listen, and/or see. Each of these options have a limited number of multiple choice options and are required to some extent to move on in each questline but do not seem to have any huge impact on the narrative. Ronan will also find various ghost to interrogate throughout the primary and side questlines, these interrogations are more like basic conversations in which you ask one or two questions and get one or two responses and your back to moving right along. Some of them tie in to other parts of the story and those can be interesting while the others just feel more like filler. I have to make a side note on this, the best part of your ghost powers is that you can possess cats, like common house cats. I'm not joking at all, It was awesome playing as the douchiest creature on planet earth.

    While making your way through the primary questline of the Bell Killer you will be able to solve additional crimes throughout Salem. They may come from other ghost trying to get closure allowing them to move on to the afterlife or collectibles located in a each specific area that tells the story about why that area is haunted. This extends the game a little as it keeps you from just running from point to point and completing it in a few hours. The investigations are not as complex as they appeared in LA Noire but does feel familiar to those who played that title. I do feel the story is very predictable on almost every level but others may find themselves surprised by some of the twist and turns, it isn't quite a walking cliche, but it's certainly close.

    Graphically this game will remind people of Resident Evil 6 (as does the art style), which isn't a bad thing as it was a great looking game last gen. That is one of the major issues for me. We are now eight months in to the Xbox One / PlayStation 4 generation and we are still getting last generation graphics, this is primarily due to cross generation support and quite frankly it's time to move on. The game controls are as solid as most modern third person games with nothing to make it stand out or hold it back, again Resident Evil fans will be familiar with the default camera and movement as it also feels like it was pulled directly from Resident Evil 6.

    I feel that many people who would enjoy this game are afraid to commit to it due to price and reviews. I feel this game is a solid rental and could be 100% completed in 1-2 days of casual play. Those who need to find all 200-ish collectibles (for achievements & trophies) may need a third day to play through it but I really don't see much replay value after that. I highly recommend checking Red Box, Gamefly, or any other rental service in your area and give this game a shot. If we see a price drop below $19.99 it would be worth the price of admission.    … Expand
  36. BSD1SURESHOT
    Jun 6, 2014
    8
    Sure this game has it's flaws but what game doesn't? Also I don't understand the low "critic" scores. This game is fun, with a story that is actually really clever. Sure it's a bit cheesy at times, but still clever. The gameplay mechanics are easy to understand and we'll executed. Overall great game.
  37. ElSenseiColega
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    I can't believe people underrated this game that much, it has a solid story, good mechanics and good graphics for a PS3 game which for instance Watch_Dogs didn't and this game is 10 times better than that and with 10 times less hype, a true gem of it's genre
  38. Archulysses
    Dec 12, 2016
    3
    Story - The story in summary is that there is a serial killer called the bell killer being investigated upon in the fictional Salem, Massachusetts due to similar victims and the protagonist Ronan is one of the detectives assigned to such case. One night, while investigating a lead, Ronan came in contact with the serial killer and as a result was killed by being shot 7 times in his body.Story - The story in summary is that there is a serial killer called the bell killer being investigated upon in the fictional Salem, Massachusetts due to similar victims and the protagonist Ronan is one of the detectives assigned to such case. One night, while investigating a lead, Ronan came in contact with the serial killer and as a result was killed by being shot 7 times in his body. The story begins in his ghost form in which he must solve his current case in order for him to move on in his life. Considering that it is a mystery and story driven game, these aspect should be the main strength of the game. But to be fair, it is not bad but also not good. The story is short, very predictable and has a few parts where you will be surprised which would result to its lack of replayability. But the plus of this game is its character, I like the protagonist and his rugged image and his rough personality, the rebellious Joy which will be your partner in crime in the story. This two is the main assets of the game and their interactions are good overall. The mini story too in each areas or stages are good too. A score of 6/10 will do.

    Gameplay - My question is...does this game even have gameplay?? well if i will describe it, it is a third person game of which all you will do is walk or run around the city of Salem and look for its many collectibles. The crime or murder scenes are dissapointing also considering that they arent even good. It is very easy and the evidence or clues are so obvious it is right in front of you that you will look and feel dumb you didnt even knew ot was that the first time around. I was not impressed with the running around in the area and how the ghostly powers of the protagonist are used in few places of the game, the fight scenes with the demons are so easy it is also bad and are very few. A poor score of 1/10 deserves this lazy effort.

    Graphics - This game is released in both current and last gen consoles and the differences between the two are not that noticeable and there are only a slight improvement found in terms of lighting. But overall, the graphics of this game are bad.Though i like the feel of the environment and also the character design of the cast of the games. Overall though, i was not impressed considering the trailers shown regarding this game are pretty good. A score of 3/10.

    Music and Sound - First is music, I dont like it and really felt out of place in the general feel of the game. It should be close to a horror style of music and not some ugly rap song which is included in the game. The voice acting of the characters are good though esp the main characters. I liked it. A score of 4/10 deserves this part.

    Overall Average = 3.5

    The game is pretty dissapointing overall considering that the cinematic trailers shown was good. You may consider it a budget game but for me, it deserves to be better and the developers showed just how lazy they can be. As i've heard said developers are now closed and felt relieved that no more bad games will result from them, They won't be missed. Thanks.    … Expand
  39. Plasmaneedle
    Jun 3, 2014
    4
    While I love a good mystery there just isn't much else to love here. The gameplay just isn't interesting except for the occasional combat sequence. The open world is small and restrictive, the last thing an open world should be. The best parts of the gameplay are very scripted and so the game as a whole feels restrictive. The main character fits the detective cliché perfectly and is prettyWhile I love a good mystery there just isn't much else to love here. The gameplay just isn't interesting except for the occasional combat sequence. The open world is small and restrictive, the last thing an open world should be. The best parts of the gameplay are very scripted and so the game as a whole feels restrictive. The main character fits the detective cliché perfectly and is pretty boring. The other characters are no better. Murdered Soul Suspect is a boring attempt at a murder mystery game lacking both good gameplay or an interesting story.… Expand
  40. ChrisMattar
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    THIS is what's wrong with the industry. Reviewers and websites want to insure business, They do that by "pleasing" the majority, and they do that by guessing what the majority would and wouldnt like and let that bias affect their own review of the games. This works sadly. But that is also why many who would enjoy a game such as Murdered Soul Suspect won't even try it. Sad reality.

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

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

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

    Buy this game and enjoy it, if you have your doubts, wait for a sale. But don't miss it.    … Expand
  41. Hermes_tri
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    Ok, this game is pretty unique, I give it that. If you are looking for an action or an rpg look somewhere else, obviously. This is an adventure game where you go from place to place, look for clues, think and select relevant clues to the crime scene and has occasional stealth. It is a relaxing experience for anybody, with some spooky elements and interesting story and mechanics. Beware, itOk, this game is pretty unique, I give it that. If you are looking for an action or an rpg look somewhere else, obviously. This is an adventure game where you go from place to place, look for clues, think and select relevant clues to the crime scene and has occasional stealth. It is a relaxing experience for anybody, with some spooky elements and interesting story and mechanics. Beware, it is a console port with some bad decisions -like no manual saves and if you select by accident 'do not save the game' on the start - it will not be saved at all, I thought that option applied only to an initial save. In fact the game has only one save slot. Some mechanics are too scripted, like poltergeist - allowing you to influence technology, it is only spooking people when you are TOLD to use it. There some bugs and visual glitches, some puzzles are too easy. This features make the game worth about 7, but to me, due to the uniqueness and some strange appeal it is an 8. It is a special game, so beware you may end up hating it, but if if touches the right chord in you - you will love it.… Expand
  42. Ed_
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    I am always up to a great cop story. No matter if it is realist L.A. Noire or ghostly Murdered: Soul Suspect. I simply love police work and investigation and this game perfectly gives it back.

    Pros.: Fantastic story, no difficulty with controls, great sounds and graphics. Cons.: Sometimes more explanation would be needed on missions. There could have been more potential in the game.    I am always up to a great cop story. No matter if it is realist L.A. Noire or ghostly Murdered: Soul Suspect. I simply love police work and investigation and this game perfectly gives it back.

    Pros.: Fantastic story, no difficulty with controls, great sounds and graphics.
    Cons.: Sometimes more explanation would be needed on missions. There could have been more potential in the game.

    When I first played with the game, I was skeptical because I didn't think I would enjoy the gameplay without actually doing anything as a ghost but I was mistaken. Things will be strange first, like you can't get into buildings through the doors or can't easily find your way to a location. Later you will get used to it and will surely enjoy game. When you have to collect clues, make up the story in your head and then finally get a cutscene where everything what happened will be shown is just amazing. Amazing like controlling a cat by possessing it.
    Characters are well written. You will get to know them very well, you can feel that they were part of Ronan's life and you can completely sympathize with them. The afterlife-Ronan's friends and allies are also likeable and has definitive goals.
    All in all, it is an enjoyable and first-class game. I don't understand how some people and even professional reviewers can give it a negative or mixed review. Try the game, I am sure you will like it if you like investigation and some mystery.    … Expand
  43. sashaCZn
    Jun 6, 2014
    4
    The game is so boring. There are 75% of cutscenes in the game. Primitive, stupid and ridiculous story. The graphics isn't very good too. This is the second disappointment of 2014 after the Watch Dogs. I don't recommed you to buy this game.
  44. Asukatenjou
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    I believe this game had more potential to be longer and have more mechanics, however, its intriguing story and collectables are what hooks you to the game and not put it down till over. I admit I didn't know what to expect, as the gameplay videos and the so called "pre-reviews" didn't give much detail on what the game is really about. It feels like it has similar story telling as the gameI believe this game had more potential to be longer and have more mechanics, however, its intriguing story and collectables are what hooks you to the game and not put it down till over. I admit I didn't know what to expect, as the gameplay videos and the so called "pre-reviews" didn't give much detail on what the game is really about. It feels like it has similar story telling as the game "Beyond two souls" and I think the uncertainty of the game and the way it advertised itself made many people disappointed.

    In my opinion:

    Story: 8/10

    Story is intriguing and inmersive, and hooks players

    Gameplay: 7/10

    There are bugs and glitches that shouldn't even be there, and the mechanics are easy and even unchallenging.

    Replayability:

    Not really unless you want the collectables and side stories.

    Graphics: 8/10

    Nice for new gen, not so much in older versions.    … Expand
  45. capone187
    Jun 3, 2014
    6
    Not sure bout this one.Is this one bad like ' beyond two souls' was bad but great at the same time or is it 'Duke Nukem' bad? Cause I ranked beyond in my top 5 last year and it got similar reviews as Murdered Soul Suspect.Hey the Ramones got terrible reviews and they did not suck whereas Ace of Base got terrible reviews and they did suck.somebody please weigh in here and if your gonna beNot sure bout this one.Is this one bad like ' beyond two souls' was bad but great at the same time or is it 'Duke Nukem' bad? Cause I ranked beyond in my top 5 last year and it got similar reviews as Murdered Soul Suspect.Hey the Ramones got terrible reviews and they did not suck whereas Ace of Base got terrible reviews and they did suck.somebody please weigh in here and if your gonna be ignorant don't bother. I need an intelligent person's help.… Expand
  46. freelion
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    This game awesome. Absolutely better than king of this genre - Alan Wake. Great graphic with good sound ambient make it -game of the year. maybe the story of it not new. We seen it before in RIPD and etc. But who say that we can't rewrite this with some improvements which gracefully turn it in all new story.
  47. afroafroafro
    Nov 22, 2014
    0
    One of the worst games I've played. There's absolutely no interesting content in this game. I spent about $60 to buy it, hoping it would be something I subconsciuosly knew it wouldn't , but I bought it and played through it anyway. Well you can call me naive, but I play a lot of games and I can't believe I could be tricked by some ' cool ' trailer showing you the things you can do in theOne of the worst games I've played. There's absolutely no interesting content in this game. I spent about $60 to buy it, hoping it would be something I subconsciuosly knew it wouldn't , but I bought it and played through it anyway. Well you can call me naive, but I play a lot of games and I can't believe I could be tricked by some ' cool ' trailer showing you the things you can do in the game. The truth is - you can't do anything. A few silly side quests, really pointless ( same as the main storyline ) The game doesn't even give you control over your character ( maybe for moving it around the tiny map and occasionaly killing a ghost - yeah , there are no other enemies in this game, and there are no more ways to take them down than pressing R2 rapidly... ) Story is shallow and short ( 4 hours to pass the whole game) no sudden twists of action, just the ordinary ' go there - do that - and now get back " routine. I am very disappointed, and in my opinion, people who made such a bad game and try to sell it as the next ' best PS game' should be ashamed, not trying to make another one ( yeah quantum theory) just to squeeze more money out of it. I will never buy another game made by Airthight games and published by Square Enix.… Expand
  48. Psychosys
    Jul 24, 2014
    6
    The game is kind of a scavenger hunt. You know how in a game and there are all these hidden items you can collect? Whether that's your cup of tea or not, it's the core gameplay of Murdered Soul Suspect. You're going to be poking around...A LOT.
    The story is great, characters are interesting and there are some cool aspects of assuming the role of a ghost. It's almost like a video game    The game is kind of a scavenger hunt. You know how in a game and there are all these hidden items you can collect? Whether that's your cup of tea or not, it's the core gameplay of Murdered Soul Suspect. You're going to be poking around...A LOT.
    The story is great, characters are interesting and there are some cool aspects of assuming the role of a ghost. It's almost like a video game version of that movie 'Ghost' with Patrick Swayze. There's also some little stealth action thrown in there which is kinda fun. I'd say buy this if you've run out of ps4 games to play, you might like it.    … Expand
  49. MKSauceLOL
    Jun 13, 2014
    3
    yet another over-hyped game only worse
    Pros:
    + The Idea behind it doesn't sound bad
    + The story is...okay
    Cons:
    - The Graphics are not even close to next gen or last gen
    - Most of the time you'll be looking at unskippable cutscenes
    - The gameplay is so boring
    Recommendation: No One
  50. Gh0stwr1t3r
    Jun 11, 2014
    5
    Technisch veraltet. (Vorallem für Next-Gen fast schon eine Beleidigung)
    Spielerisch anspruchslos.
    Storytelling ermüdent. Alles in allem bestenfalls durchschnittlich oder mittelmäßig. Ich mag es eigentlich, wenn Entwickler sich trauen etwas neues zu probieren und habe mich erst sehr drauf gefreut, da die Ideen und das Setting spannend klang. Um so enttäuschender, dass aus dem Potential    Technisch veraltet. (Vorallem für Next-Gen fast schon eine Beleidigung)
    Spielerisch anspruchslos.
    Storytelling ermüdent.
    Alles in allem bestenfalls durchschnittlich oder mittelmäßig.
    Ich mag es eigentlich, wenn Entwickler sich trauen etwas neues zu probieren und habe mich erst sehr drauf gefreut, da die Ideen und das Setting spannend klang.
    Um so enttäuschender, dass aus dem Potential der grundsätzlich guten Prämisse des Spiels nicht viel gemacht wurde.
    Schade.    … Expand
  51. CycoCross
    Jul 16, 2014
    6
    Every now and then, studios take chances when making new games. Some work out excellently, others completely crash and burn. Others get stuck somewhere in the middle, where the vision of what the studio was trying to do is clear, but the execution does not quite get there. Such is the case with Murdered: Soul Suspect.

    The story in the game is compelling. Playing as the ghost of a    Every now and then, studios take chances when making new games. Some work out excellently, others completely crash and burn. Others get stuck somewhere in the middle, where the vision of what the studio was trying to do is clear, but the execution does not quite get there. Such is the case with Murdered: Soul Suspect.

    The story in the game is compelling. Playing as the ghost of a detective (who is surprisingly likable) trying to solve your own murder is interesting. Weaving in the history of the Salem Witch Trials (since the game takes place in Salem) is an additional twist and actually works well with the story. The graphics are fine, and the controls good, but you do not need them to be very responsive. The game is very much focused on investigation (think a scaled down version of LA Noire)...and that is about it. If you are interested in the story (which I was) then you will enjoy this game. If you are looking for an action or adventure game, you will want to look elsewhere.

    I want to applaud Airtight Games or taking a chance on making this game. It is not perfect, but it was definitely different, with some great ideas and characters, but the execution was a bit lacking. Unfortunately, the studio closed about a month after the game was released which is just one more reason studios will be less likely to take a chance on unique/niche games.    … Expand
  52. Womenlovegames
    Jun 30, 2014
    3
    Boring, boring, boring. From the first minute to the last, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes, go to the toilet, grab a snack, and even study for my exams. This game was announced a few years back with a whole lot of enthusiasm and anticipitation. What happened? Everything (else), apparently. Turns out that the novel, interesting concept of Ghost-Detective / La Noire scheme was a huge bomb.Boring, boring, boring. From the first minute to the last, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes, go to the toilet, grab a snack, and even study for my exams. This game was announced a few years back with a whole lot of enthusiasm and anticipitation. What happened? Everything (else), apparently. Turns out that the novel, interesting concept of Ghost-Detective / La Noire scheme was a huge bomb. Do not waste your money or your time. No wonder there was hardly any advertising for this game.

    PS. Even the disc ‘printed cover’ looked incredibly faded and lacked any intuitive design. It reminded me of my ‘copied’ or ‘modified’ Xbox and PS2 games…    … Expand
  53. Venegrad
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    Игра из лучших игр, в которые я играл. Отличная атмосфера, уникальный сюжет и увлекательный сюжет, игра проходиться на одном дыхании. Murdered сложно с чем либо сравнить, поскольку эта игра превосходна.
  54. Jonny5784
    Oct 13, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pritty average game not great not terrible, little on the short side around 10 hours I think, the game is pritty much a murder mystery game, get to the crime scene find the clues solve the problem continue on rinse repeat, I can't say to much or I'll ruin the game for some,there is way way to many collectables in this game and some of them are very very hard to find, particularly some of the drawings on the walls, which can be very boring after a while, over all it isn't a bad game IMO but not good either if that makes any sense, I couldn't recommend you to go and buy it to be far as there is far better games out there and that's just me being honest… Expand
  55. KayVen17
    Jan 16, 2019
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 71/100    … Expand
  56. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Graphic-Adventure Was it fun? The gameplay wasn’t a lot of fun but the story was great and kept me on edge of my seat. Are there any similar games? Its a point and click, murder mystery. I’m sure there are a lot of games out there like it but I’ve never played one. Favorite Character? I don’t really have one, the game didn’t do a great job    What Kind of Adventure?

    Graphic-Adventure

    Was it fun?

    The gameplay wasn’t a lot of fun but the story was great and kept me on edge of my seat.

    Are there any similar games?

    Its a point and click, murder mystery. I’m sure there are a lot of games out there like it but I’ve never played one.

    Favorite Character?

    I don’t really have one, the game didn’t do a great job developing its secondary characters.

    Would you play it again?

    No, this game is all about the story and trying to solve who the murderer is and knowing the answer would make the game far less enjoyable.

    Any Complaints?

    Too short, I would have loved more development in the story. Also, you could interact with almost every person in the game but 99% didn’t add to the game experience at all. This game felt a bit rushed but the company went out of business two weeks after the game was released so this game was a last ditch effort by the team.    … Expand
  57. Zakis1991
    Dec 13, 2019
    0
    Ну блеать! Однообразный геймплей, которого как такового нет, нет последствий выбора, побочки скучные. И вообще не рекомендую к прохождению данный материал. Будто какая-нибудь работа студента
  58. Omareltayar
    Sep 17, 2021
    4
    Boring, poorly made, rushed, buggy, not interesting and bad. Not recommended at all
  59. TediPik
    May 22, 2021
    7
    It's an OK game, nothing more. The concept of post-mortem investigation is interesting, the story is good, but skill development is non-existent and there should be more side missions. Overall, a decent alternative to Sherlock or LA.
  60. djrussell
    Jul 26, 2014
    7
    7.5/10 ...First of all this isnt nearly as bad as some people make it out to be. It really is a great game if you're into puzzle solving and crime fantasy. To me, it felt like a cross between the games CSI: Fatal Conspiracy, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Fatal Frame/Project Zero. I think the biggest problem people have with it is there isnt a lot of action. Its very story driven and7.5/10 ...First of all this isnt nearly as bad as some people make it out to be. It really is a great game if you're into puzzle solving and crime fantasy. To me, it felt like a cross between the games CSI: Fatal Conspiracy, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes and Fatal Frame/Project Zero. I think the biggest problem people have with it is there isnt a lot of action. Its very story driven and you interact with your surroundings as you go; collecting clues and putting the pieces together. Sometimes its not always obvious and other times the game doesnt do a very good job at wording things correctly, so sometimes your choices are hit and miss. Overall its a fun game, not much to do after you finish it but I would certainly recommend it to fans of crime adventures or the games i mentioned above. Very happy I bought it after sitting on the fence for a while.… Expand
  61. nezzko
    Oct 28, 2014
    6
    Sadly, Murdered feels massively unfinished. It's sad because what is there is really quite decent.
    The setting and story are well realised, but there is too much left on the drawing board in gameplay terms.
  62. GrumpyReviewer
    Jan 18, 2016
    5
    This is a perfect case of a functional, nice, mediocre game. It's basically a game to collect stuff (tons of stuff), from photographs, to random items, to anything that helps you move forward with your investigation.

    In the story, you are a dead cop who, as a ghost, needs to understand the motivations behind the crime and quickly dives into a darker story. There is a city which    This is a perfect case of a functional, nice, mediocre game. It's basically a game to collect stuff (tons of stuff), from photographs, to random items, to anything that helps you move forward with your investigation.

    In the story, you are a dead cop who, as a ghost, needs to understand the motivations behind the crime and quickly dives into a darker story. There is a city which simulates an open world playground (it is just an illusion, mind you), crime scenes and gimmicks like 'possessing' someone to gather more details, influence them to do something or just read their minds.

    There is almost no action or combat, besides a very clunky stealth combat mechanics that is boring, gives little to no challenge and could have been cut from the game entirely. If you are into this kind of game you'll want to see it to the end. But, after the credits quickly roll (this is a very short game) you'll never play it again.    … Expand
  63. DameLCFC
    Aug 31, 2014
    7
    A decent game - I'm compelled to write as I totally disagree with the critic reviews who perhaps wrongly believed they were getting thier hands on COD or BF4 or something?
    This is not run and gun!
    Think Heavy Rain, sprinkle with LA Noire and you have Murdered: Soul Suspect. Now, it is not as good as Heavy Rain nor LA Noire but its not a AAA release (and associated price tag) afterall -    A decent game - I'm compelled to write as I totally disagree with the critic reviews who perhaps wrongly believed they were getting thier hands on COD or BF4 or something?
    This is not run and gun!
    Think Heavy Rain, sprinkle with LA Noire and you have Murdered: Soul Suspect.
    Now, it is not as good as Heavy Rain nor LA Noire but its not a AAA release (and associated price tag) afterall - its an A or AA at best release - that said, if you like the genre I'm talking about its worth a look.
    Its easy to beat (8-9 hours) but has a decent story and and a fair amount of side quests, plenty of collectables and trophies and an Ok/good story.
    Hand on heart - this is one of those games that requires being picked up at your local store 'used' section, taking home and beating and then trading back in - think about it - for the amount you'll actually pay, its decent value for money entertainment for a couple of nights..
    Taking this into account, 7 is a FAIR score...    … Expand
  64. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    Murdered: Soul Suspect is a mystery/action game developed by AirtightGames and published by Square Enix. You play as Ronan O’ Connor, a detective in the American town of Salem, Massachusetts. Ronan is brutally and suddenly killed, but this is where the adventure begins, as you play as the ghost of O’ Connor. You must solve puzzles, defeat demons and find the person who killed you.

    The    Murdered: Soul Suspect is a mystery/action game developed by AirtightGames and published by Square Enix. You play as Ronan O’ Connor, a detective in the American town of Salem, Massachusetts. Ronan is brutally and suddenly killed, but this is where the adventure begins, as you play as the ghost of O’ Connor. You must solve puzzles, defeat demons and find the person who killed you.

    The gameplay in Murdered is simple and it’s an easy game to pick up and play, but that doesn’t mean it’s fun. With wonky combat and relatively poor controls, the murky atmosphere is suddenly less intriguing. Sometimes you’ll go toe-toe with enemies via quick-time events and other times you’re sneaking around the environment to get the upper hand on them. You’ll obviously be trying to solve puzzles and attempt to find your killer. This has been done before in video games and it’s been done much better (ex.Heavy Rain). The town of Salem has the potential to be fun and cool with it’s dark corners, blue ambience and gloomy fog, but the environments are all tiny and closed-in. It’s a shame because with more open areas, the game could have done itself a favor. Nothing really new or different is brought to the table in Murdered and it’s quite disappointing.

    Graphically, Murdered looks just decent on next-gen consoles. On PS3 and 360, there are a few frame-rate issues, but mostly, the textures are just bland and uninspired. But then again, the feel and mood of the game is still relatively cool. You won’t find much attention to detail in Murdered, either. Character models are probably the strongest part in the graphics department, but even those look like a PS3 or 360 game. Don’t buy Murdered to show off your new hardware!

    The story is just okay and the characters are run of the mill. It’s also a very short game, clocking in at around 6 hours. Overall, Murdered: Soul Suspect is an average game at best, with lackluster graphics, a generic story and characters, wonky controls and low replay value. Give it a rent.    … Expand
  65. Mikeyd93
    Nov 6, 2014
    5
    The story itself is not terrible, it is actually interesting. Trying to find who the killer is and when you seem to have figured it out, a wrench is thrown in to take you somewhere else. However, The story itself is quite short. 4-6 hours. Also the empty, lifeless (no pun intended) open world ruins the feeling of the game. there is absolutely no reason for the open world other than a fewThe story itself is not terrible, it is actually interesting. Trying to find who the killer is and when you seem to have figured it out, a wrench is thrown in to take you somewhere else. However, The story itself is quite short. 4-6 hours. Also the empty, lifeless (no pun intended) open world ruins the feeling of the game. there is absolutely no reason for the open world other than a few side missions and the monotonous item search. Some games need to have a longer story line and a linear arc. looking at games like "Heavy Rain" it shows us that we don't necessarily need an open world to make the game longer. Sometimes all we need is a great riveting story line.… Expand
  66. Bulbotrax
    Nov 25, 2020
    0
    This game is poop. Too many bugs everywhere, i was stuck in the appartment because a script refused to start... yeah..

    i'm glad the studio behind that crap thing is now closed. A relieve for the humankind.
  67. Jellybean15
    Jan 6, 2015
    5
    Murdered: Soul Suspect starts out strong. Your character, Ronan, is murdered in the streets of Salem, Massachusetts, by an infamous murderer known as the Bell Killer. Ronan's gunned down and becomes a ghost, and is unable to pass on to the afterlife until his hangups on Earth are resolved. Ronan then makes it his personal mission to find the identity of the killer and stop him by using hisMurdered: Soul Suspect starts out strong. Your character, Ronan, is murdered in the streets of Salem, Massachusetts, by an infamous murderer known as the Bell Killer. Ronan's gunned down and becomes a ghost, and is unable to pass on to the afterlife until his hangups on Earth are resolved. Ronan then makes it his personal mission to find the identity of the killer and stop him by using his new abilities as a ghost to track him down. The game starts off strong, but the intro becomes the game's highest point and quickly falls from there. The sole cause of this is Soul Suspect's lack of any compelling gameplay whatsoever.

    The gameplay first comes off as something new and exciting. As a ghost, you have abilities that no human has access to. Along with the standard abilities of walking through objects (that haven't been consecrated) and teleporting, you also have the skills of revealing ghostly essences and possessing people. Along with investigating the objects already apart there, you can use these abilities to draw out more clues unseen. By revealing the essence of ghostly objects, you unveil clues that are important to the investigation but are not currently there. Also, by possessing people, you are able to read their minds, or manipulate their thoughts to reveal what they know or make them carry out certain actions. All these abilities help you add more pieces to the puzzle, and it is your responsibility to then use all the evidence to draw a conclusion. The ghostly clues and the conclusion usually result in CSI-like flashbacks of what actually happened at the crime scene, which in turn moves the story forward. The gameplay is reminiscent of games like L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, and even the Wolf Among Us. Unlike those games however, Soul Suspect's gameplay includes all the style of an investigation but none of the substance.

    When you're investigating an area, the gameplay comes down to simply examining all of the objects with button prompts. This can be difficult because not all of the objects that need to be examined have anything about them that stand out. However, the gameplay becomes lacking when you draw your conclusion. To do this, all of the clues you have are displayed in front of you and you need to pick the three most relevant clues that answer your question. You must choose the right ones to move forward, but the frustration comes when you realize that there's absolutely no consequence for picking the wrong clue. If you do this, the game tells you it's wrong and to pick another one. That's it. The same goes for when you use a clue to manipulate people. The story doesn't change or alter depending on your decisions or skills at putting together the pieces, meaning the story stays the same regardless of what you do. Sure, shows like Law and Order or CSI do the same thing, but that's not right for something that is supposed to be an interactive experience, especially when games like LA Noire have already done similar gameplay much better in the past.

    The same goes for the stealth gameplay against demons. Sneaking up behind demons to execute them can be somewhat fun, but it's too simple to be considered challenging. Also, since demons have little to do with the main plot, combat feels tacked on simply for the sake of adding combat.

    Even the limited interactions with the real environment feel cheap. Being able to mess with technology through poltergeists to cause distractions seems cool, but unless the piece of technology you're using is part of a scripted sequence, the humans in the area show zero reaction to it. In one part, I made a TV screen stop working and the man watching the TV did nothing.

    Overall, the gameplay's simplicity makes it a very hollow experience. That doesn't mean everything's bad. For example, the story is actually one of the best pieces, with truly shocking and gruesome moments that stand out. It even does a good job on playing off the already established history of the Salem Witch Trials. The story is interesting from beginning to end, which is ultimately kept my playing until the end.

    The environment of Salem is well done, with consecrated objects from the city's pass coming through in the real world. Along with the standard world objects, you'll see a lot of old ones as well. Salem itself is also littered with spirits, each with their own stories, and a few with questions that you can help solve through well done side quests. The city is also littered with many objects that you can use to learn the city's history, Ronan's own history, and the history of the relationship between him and his deceased wife, giving the story and character's context.

    Soul Suspect is confusing, not because of the mystery, but because of the obvious effort put into the story, characters and environment, but very little in the gameplay. In all honesty, instead of playing the game, you'll have just as much fun watching an entire Let's Play on YouTube. Don't waste your time with this title.    … Expand
  68. alan666
    Sep 3, 2015
    6
    I agve a 6, but I don't think the game is that bad or unplayable. But it just has some problems that could just be solved by making the investigation more clear, and having the clues more explained and detailed by the main character. Also, some characters look superficial, and more from the history of Ronan could be explored.
    Comparing to other investigation games (Phoenix Wright, Touch    I agve a 6, but I don't think the game is that bad or unplayable. But it just has some problems that could just be solved by making the investigation more clear, and having the clues more explained and detailed by the main character. Also, some characters look superficial, and more from the history of Ronan could be explored.
    Comparing to other investigation games (Phoenix Wright, Touch Detective, Sherlock Holmes Crimes and Punishments) this one was left behind.
    The combats vs. demons are kind of stupid sometimes, and the clues you get from all the challenges sometimes feel very random.    … Expand
  69. robzlol
    May 15, 2015
    8
    So i have also finished the game now and its one of the best singleplayer games i have played in a long time.

    As someone else said in his review i cant either understand why all the reviews of the game from the news gaming sites is so bad... Its true that the game doesnt have any combat other then the demons that you have to get past from time to time. But this game doesnt need that,    So i have also finished the game now and its one of the best singleplayer games i have played in a long time.

    As someone else said in his review i cant either understand why all the reviews of the game from the news gaming sites is so bad...

    Its true that the game doesnt have any combat other then the demons that you have to get past from time to time. But this game doesnt need that, you are supposed to figure out your murder and other murders aswell, And thats done really well!!

    I also enjoyed the story alot, i love how you walked around and found story about the city, Ronan himself and his wife.

    I didnt feel like the game was scary but i did have alot of goosebumps playing through this game, and that for one thing tells me it was an amazing game!!    … Expand
  70. ThemApples
    Jan 6, 2015
    8
    This game really surprised me. I hadn't heard much about it when it came in from Gamefly. I ended up loving the characters and storyline and really felt for the murder victims. The ghostly aspect of it is exciting and very scary at times. The game is very linear but there are a ton of pickups and side stories to track down along the way. It's definitely worth a play through if you likeThis game really surprised me. I hadn't heard much about it when it came in from Gamefly. I ended up loving the characters and storyline and really felt for the murder victims. The ghostly aspect of it is exciting and very scary at times. The game is very linear but there are a ton of pickups and side stories to track down along the way. It's definitely worth a play through if you like detective games or are just looking for a break from an FPS.… Expand
  71. Gabrielkenway
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    I replayed this game after some years and the story is pretty good. The graphics are not the best, but the story makes you hooked.
  72. Joellemm
    Nov 22, 2016
    4
    I want to be more critical, but after playing it all the way through, completing the investigation, I feel an unexpected sense of satisfaction. The narrative is its focus (essentially a murder mystery), and overall it plays out nicely. However, it also very simplistic. The minor investigations are figured out as soon as you enter a room, yet you still have to "investigate", making the taskI want to be more critical, but after playing it all the way through, completing the investigation, I feel an unexpected sense of satisfaction. The narrative is its focus (essentially a murder mystery), and overall it plays out nicely. However, it also very simplistic. The minor investigations are figured out as soon as you enter a room, yet you still have to "investigate", making the task repetitious and laborious. The writing and characters are soo boring. It is caught in middle by being too easy for an adult, yet has themes clearly for an adult audience. Ronan could have been great, but his darker side, which was referenced constantly, never ends up being revealed.

    Gameplay is non-existent, which is mainly frustrating because being a ghost could not have been more boring. Instead, much of the gameplay feels strangely unoriginal. Graphics are meh. Too many NPCs look the same, and have the same, boring quotes. It lacks a sense of humour as well. but also has no tension to make up for this.

    If you like a collecting stuff, of fancy something a bit different and boring, then Murdered Soul Suspect can provide the same minimalist satisfaction is provided me.    … Expand
  73. vixenwhalley
    Nov 17, 2014
    7
    The game itself is fantastic. Great visuals, great storyline, side missions to collect all trophies can be difficult but well worth doing to get everything out of the game. Twists and turns in the story leave you wanting more. We have only one problem that could of made the game that little bit better. A MAP!!...especially if you choose to do all the side missions as we did. You spend moreThe game itself is fantastic. Great visuals, great storyline, side missions to collect all trophies can be difficult but well worth doing to get everything out of the game. Twists and turns in the story leave you wanting more. We have only one problem that could of made the game that little bit better. A MAP!!...especially if you choose to do all the side missions as we did. You spend more time running around trying to find each destination than you do the actual collectables.… Expand
  74. Skagzilla
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    It is a good game and I like it but there could have been some improvements. The puzzles are a little to easy and you can't upgrade your powers to teleport farther or stuff like that. Over all it has been a good game and I haven't stopped liking it since the day I bought it.
  75. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  76. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    7
    Fun detective style game by square enix. It is hard to stop once you get started, the game takes you through several cases, and it feels like it is shorter than it actually is, worth a try if you can get it on a sale.
  77. Liuon
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    An amazing game with a great story to tell, also unbelievably buried by the critics, which maybe can tell you something about their reliability and their sympathy to "some companies". You have to play this game if you like investigating-murder games. Also check the gameplays are available on youtube, don't let yourself fooled by the critics. Definitely a 10/10 game.
  78. SCLancho
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    If you expect shooting this is not your game. This is a really good story that will catch you since the very beginning. People say it is short, yes, as there are not distracting unnecessary side quests just to make the game last longer (like in Fallout 4)
    Graphics are good, it has no glitches, bugs or frames per second falling like in other AAA games (Assassins, Fallout and so on)
    I    If you expect shooting this is not your game. This is a really good story that will catch you since the very beginning. People say it is short, yes, as there are not distracting unnecessary side quests just to make the game last longer (like in Fallout 4)
    Graphics are good, it has no glitches, bugs or frames per second falling like in other AAA games (Assassins, Fallout and so on)
    I really had fun playing it, i totally recommend it.    … Expand
  79. BlackWolf89x
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    Short game, but fun.
    The story is good and for a short game I was surprised by how fun it was to play, I like these mysterious kind of games so I enjoyed every single bit of it, and wanted to go on to find out who the mysterious killer was.
    For a short game it was worth the money (bought in on sale).
  80. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    Preety nice story driven game. The gameplay is mediocre,nothing special,but not bad also. The thing that i didn't like is that the whole game is mix of blue a grayish colours. There's no too much visual quality,but overall, a nice game...
  81. Susanoooooooo
    Aug 19, 2016
    0
    Terrible Game and very Shortly.

    superficial and fulfilled of plot holes graphics and animations is terrible: ugly textures and even more ugly models look at the cat..are we in in late '90?
  82. t4mas89
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    Death is only the beginning ….

    Murdered Soul Suspect was developed by Airtight Games and published by Square Enix. The game was released for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One in the summer of 2014. The game takes place in Salem, where Ronan O'Connor was killed while he was chasing the murderer named the “Bell Killer”. The antagonist comes back as a ghost and    Death is only the beginning ….

    Murdered Soul Suspect was developed by Airtight Games and published by Square Enix.

    The game was released for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One in the summer of 2014.

    The game takes place in Salem, where Ronan O'Connor was killed while he was chasing the murderer named the “Bell Killer”. The antagonist comes back as a ghost and this is where the game really starts.

    Ronan and Joy, a medium meet many ghosts from the past and the present while they try to solve the "Bell Killer" case. The main characters are really likeable they are well written. I have to say that the story is the strongest part of the game I really enjoyed it and I think everyone will love it who likes horror stories.

    The controls are good, but the gameplay is very plain. You have to fight demons but its just some QTE not real combat and its better to avoid fighting. You have to search different places in Salem for evidences and memories so in the end you can solve the mystery. The ending is really good.

    In the other hand the game is very easy and short, you can finish it in some hours. The game is fully linear the only challenge is to find every collectables in Salem.

    While I liked the graphics, Salem and the characters look really good, I have to admit that it isn’t next gen. But all in all the art style, the sounds and the music makes a very strong eerie atmosphere and this is why I loved this game. It could be made a very nice horror movie.

    Trophy collectors will love this game as you can get platinum trophy very easy and fast.

    There is a Limited Edition which comes with a very nice artbook that looks like a diay.

    I’m sure that you will love or hate Murdered Soul Suspect.

    As a game it fails in many level, its very short, very easy and linear and after finishing it, you wont go back to start again. From this perspective I would rate a game 6/10.

    But if I look at the story and play a game as an interactive movie (like Order 1886, or the Walking Dead games) it deserves a 8/10.

    I think if the game is on a sale, you should buy it.    … Expand
  83. Tselel
    Oct 12, 2016
    3
    Story - The main plot of the story was average and was very predictable except that part which is related to the protagonists at the final moments of the game. The side stories or side cases was alright and could actually take your interest a short time. The protagonist however and his sidekick kid is poor for me due to the fact that the protagonist was made to be a very try hard to be aStory - The main plot of the story was average and was very predictable except that part which is related to the protagonists at the final moments of the game. The side stories or side cases was alright and could actually take your interest a short time. The protagonist however and his sidekick kid is poor for me due to the fact that the protagonist was made to be a very try hard to be a bad ass by the devs and the kid an obvious Elie rip-off from TLOU. All of the characters in game are forgettable and nothing really unique was made to get the players interest. A score of 5 will suffice.

    Gamplay - Does this game even have gameplay? personally, ALMOST NONE. You spend majority of your time walking and running and looking at half made ghost objects around the whole world of Salem. The powers you obtain are somewhat useful in some aspects but really, this gameplay is so bad. The fight with demons are so few and their AI are bunch of idiots. I dont really understand why'd a developer would release a game with this walking simulator like gameplay with an average and predictable if not bad story. The puzzles or the clues of various crime scenes are so obvious you will look stupid if you dont managed even solve it in your first try. Hell, making a mistake multiple times wont even give you any consequences. A bad bad bad gameplay for me. My worst score of 1 (I dont give 0s nor 10s since i believe there is no perfect game and there is also no perfect bad game).

    Graphics and Sound - Hm. Graphics are so last gen and the PS4/xbox one version was not that different nor improved from the PS3/xbox 360 version. The soundtrack was ok however few was used actually in game and the overall experience was like a lifeless journey to the end. Dissapointing. Ill give this game a score of 2 on the graphics and 5 on the soundtrack.

    Total average = 3.25

    Really, the game was dissapointing, the story was average and predictable, graphics is for last gen and the overall experience was forgettable and if i would say so i prefer to forget that i actually played this game and wasted that precious time of my life. Damn.    … Expand
  84. Djt
    Oct 28, 2016
    8
    The price that i got this game for may have influenced my decision a little ($7.95 at a used games store) but even if i had payed more, i would have been happy. It isn't the best game (Lack of combat and a linear story do drag it into the mud a little) but it certainly isn't one of the worst games I've played. I really enjoyed the dialogue between the main character and the other ghost'sThe price that i got this game for may have influenced my decision a little ($7.95 at a used games store) but even if i had payed more, i would have been happy. It isn't the best game (Lack of combat and a linear story do drag it into the mud a little) but it certainly isn't one of the worst games I've played. I really enjoyed the dialogue between the main character and the other ghost's and the cases kept me interested and engaged. Definitely recommend picking this game up (especially if it is on sale).… Expand
  85. Carvalho
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Jogo muito legaL, a atmosfera é boa, ronan é um bom personagens, os graficos são bons e a história é interessante
  86. frederik1478
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    This games story is really entertaining. I had so much fun and intrigue while playing it even if if you try to get the platinum trophy by collecting everything it gets a bit tedious in the end. I had an amazing time with this game.

    The games atmosphere and voice acting is really good. I did enjoy the main characters Noir taste even if his clothes made him look like a prick from the 30s,    This games story is really entertaining. I had so much fun and intrigue while playing it even if if you try to get the platinum trophy by collecting everything it gets a bit tedious in the end. I had an amazing time with this game.

    The games atmosphere and voice acting is really good. I did enjoy the main characters Noir taste even if his clothes made him look like a prick from the 30s, but there's only adds to the charm.

    The graphics hold up amazingly well this game still looks very good and the main character model is just amazing to look at I cannot believe this game is almost 10 years old.

    in the game has a really satisfying ending so this is certainly worth trying if you want to try something else than action game for a Change    … Expand
  87. RiverCityHigh
    Apr 17, 2017
    6
    I bought this game after seeing the mediocre scores since I like detective games. Unfortunately there's no sort of problem solving at all in this game. There's barely any gameplay at all really. 90% of the game is running around and finding collectibles which unless you want a platinum trophy is very much not worth the effort. In the end the story was reasonably interesting, saving theI bought this game after seeing the mediocre scores since I like detective games. Unfortunately there's no sort of problem solving at all in this game. There's barely any gameplay at all really. 90% of the game is running around and finding collectibles which unless you want a platinum trophy is very much not worth the effort. In the end the story was reasonably interesting, saving the game from a worse score.… Expand
  88. CamyVero
    Jul 30, 2023
    6
    Pues estamos ante un juego interesante, pero con bastantes carencias para llegar a un nivel superior. Se trata de una aventura gráfica lineal y cinemática, sobre un asesino en serie al que debemos investigar desde el otro barrio, ya que nuestro personaje también ha sido víctima de sus crímenes. Para ello contaremos con nuestros poderes fantasmales y la ayuda desde el mundo de los vivos dePues estamos ante un juego interesante, pero con bastantes carencias para llegar a un nivel superior. Se trata de una aventura gráfica lineal y cinemática, sobre un asesino en serie al que debemos investigar desde el otro barrio, ya que nuestro personaje también ha sido víctima de sus crímenes. Para ello contaremos con nuestros poderes fantasmales y la ayuda desde el mundo de los vivos de una adolescente que probablemente es la próxima víctima, a la que por supuesto tendremos que proteger.

    En cuanto a mecánicas se trata de una aventura gráfica donde deberemos explorar para conseguir el mayor número de pistas posibles para poder deducir la historia de las escenas de los crímenes. Una vez recolectadas tendremos que relacionarlas correctamente para obtener la solución. También hay fases de sigilo donde una especie de demonios nos cortaran el paso. Normalmente estas fases suelen ser intermedias, bien hasta llegar a la zona del crimen o bien para huir de ella. El combate es extremadamente sencillo y una vez que lo pilles será francamente difícil que te maten.

    La duración del título es uno de los aspectos más criticados. A mi me parece que está bien, es lo que tiene que durar un juego lineal de estas características. Más duración es caer en la repetición y en el tedio. Como conclusión, ¿Es recomendable? Pues… bueno, si lo encuentras barato y tienes curiosidad, porqué no. La historia es buena. Pero ten en cuenta que flaquean las mecánicas, es bastante fácil y el juego apenas si te penaliza, por lo que si buscas un reto, este no es tu juego. Next.    … Expand
  89. CoreGamer1408
    Sep 1, 2018
    6
    Dated looking PS3/360 type visuals with arcade type user interface and a third person view. Not what I would call a spooky experience. Some cool in game supernatural concepts, but only ok-ish gameplay execution. Not a fan of the stealth and jank take down mechanics. Worth a look if looking for something a bit different in a detective game. I kind of like it a lot, but I still have to beDated looking PS3/360 type visuals with arcade type user interface and a third person view. Not what I would call a spooky experience. Some cool in game supernatural concepts, but only ok-ish gameplay execution. Not a fan of the stealth and jank take down mechanics. Worth a look if looking for something a bit different in a detective game. I kind of like it a lot, but I still have to be honest about the short comings of this game.… Expand
  90. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    8
    What a great game. I don´t know why people don´t like it. Play this for it´s story and you are guarantied to have a blast.
  91. afroafroafro69
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    One of the worst games Ive played. It is terrible. And the makers of this game should be ashamed to ask ppl to pay money like for a real game. If this game was 5$ i would have not been so angry. Really nothing about this game is allright. Maybe I would've given it a 1 because of the dark setting, ghosts, and Salem. But I won't, coz I feel cheated into buying this game by the trailer thatOne of the worst games Ive played. It is terrible. And the makers of this game should be ashamed to ask ppl to pay money like for a real game. If this game was 5$ i would have not been so angry. Really nothing about this game is allright. Maybe I would've given it a 1 because of the dark setting, ghosts, and Salem. But I won't, coz I feel cheated into buying this game by the trailer that states this game would be a great , mysterious adventure, fighting evil, having real emetional storytelling. In thruth this game is short and boring. I've passed the whole game in under 5 hours. No fighting options. Only one animation for all adversaries in the game. Side quests are not interesting. Game sucks.… Expand
  92. danield80
    Sep 3, 2021
    5
    This game can't compete with 'Heavy Rain', a game older by 4 years than Murdered: Soul Suspect, gameplaywise nor storywise. So you should rather pick up the already mentioned Heavy Rain or 2014's 'Sherlock Holmes: Crime and Punishment', a game that actually lets you do the detective work on your own.
  93. bersi84
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    Rating on the version I played on PS4 Pro. I have to say I would want to give this game a 10 for its unique experience that is really well made. In my honest opinion it doesnt deserve the low ratings it gets but its a little bit too monotenous and has tiny controlling flaws which made me rate it a decent 8. I think everything between 7 and 9 is well deserved for this game depending onRating on the version I played on PS4 Pro. I have to say I would want to give this game a 10 for its unique experience that is really well made. In my honest opinion it doesnt deserve the low ratings it gets but its a little bit too monotenous and has tiny controlling flaws which made me rate it a decent 8. I think everything between 7 and 9 is well deserved for this game depending on personal preference.

    The game has a crime adventure ghost setting, where you have to unconver the truth of your own and other peoples deaths to free your soul and be released to afterlife. The storytelling is decent and leads you to the town of salem where you are hunting for suspects and leads to closing up the case. In that endeavour you will be helped by a medium that can communicate with ghosts. The plot itself combines supernatural elements and witchcraft into a unique blend of crime solving.

    After all the game can be mingled down to searching evidence and combining puzzles, there is also some action involved but that is really the minor part. Fighting takes place around 15 times in the game and I think you can even do it stealth only. The supernatural powers you have lets you manipulate things and also control animals which is well made. The places you discover are the town itself, a cementary, church, police station etc. and the atmosphere is outstandingly very well made. It has a consistant feeling of suspension, thrill and mystery while you unfold the killers motives.

    The visuals are well made, the same goes to the sound without being outstanding. Frame drops occured once in a while but it was barely noticeable and happened only 2-3 times in the whole playthrough. I think you ll manage to give it a full walk by 5 to 10hrs depending on your playstyle and whether you go for the achievement hunting which is heavily embedded in the game.

    If you are into crime-like adventures and/or bits of supernatural flavors this game can be a very tense but also chill experience to live through. I would definetely buy again. Had the luck to grab it for the nothingness of 1.99 in a sale but I think everything below 10 is way worth for this game. I highly suggest to give it a try.    … Expand
  94. gamerz4life
    Oct 10, 2020
    7
    This is a murder-mystery genre game that takes place in Salem, MA. They used the setting of Salem and the history of the witch trials well; both were very entwined with the story of the game. You find yourself murdered and come back as a ghost to solve the mystery of your death so you can move on, but as you go along investigating you find the case is a lot more complicated than originallyThis is a murder-mystery genre game that takes place in Salem, MA. They used the setting of Salem and the history of the witch trials well; both were very entwined with the story of the game. You find yourself murdered and come back as a ghost to solve the mystery of your death so you can move on, but as you go along investigating you find the case is a lot more complicated than originally thought.

    Gameplay consists of finding clues and piecing them together to figure out what happened at crime scenes. There is also limited platforming with your teleportation power and ‘combat’ against demons that requires you to hide in ghost auras before hitting the QTE to dispel them.

    The collectibles are a good portion of the story, Ronan’s background, his relationships with other characters, and how the other victims died, etc. So if you miss them, you will be missing out on a sizeable portion of the story. Except there’s a bit of a roadblock with collecting. On the one hand, many are pretty easy to find as long as you keep a lookout while traveling the streets of Salem and investigating buildings. But there are some things that are harder to see, and the problem is that there is no map with this game, which is the game’s biggest flaw. The town and buildings are decently sized in that many times you find yourself wishing to consult a map to know where you are, especially if you get turned around. The only way to get a map is to find people’s posts online where they compiled maps for each location and where the collectibles are located. Apparently a map was available for access through Square Enix’s site if you had pre-ordered the game, which is really dumb.

    Due to the developer, Airtight Games, firing employees prior to game launch and then completely shutting down one week after launch, the game had no chance for bug fixes or patches. The big one was your objective in the menu will inevitably get frozen (Leave Attic was mine) and will never change for the rest of the game. The objective will, however, still pop up in-game telling you what to do next at least. This is probably why we never got a map in-game as well.

    And due to the shortened development cycle, there are many noticeable cut corners. Such as side quest missions where you are supposed to help ghosts by finding clues about their death, there are four in-game, however you can clearly tell when coming across other ghosts that let you click on them (in the jail, in the graveyard, etc) and get one line of dialogue but nothing happens after that. They continue to stand there and tell you to go away. This, along with the re-use of character models and dialogue lines, really shows how development was cut short.

    That being said, the game is still worth a playthrough, the ending revelation is well done, didn’t see that twist coming. The beginning was a bit slow, but the game does eventually start picking up. However, you’ll probably want to get the game on sale.    … Expand
  95. emporio2866
    Jul 19, 2019
    6
    Решил тут анадысь перепройти хорошую детективную адвентюру пятилетней давности, которую раздали в Xbox Live в том году кажется, а пару лет назад раздавали в PS Plus и на PS4, как раз, я её и проходил в первый раз.

    Это игра про полицейского, безопасность для которого является меньшей из проблем при расследовании преступлений. Ему нечего терять, ведь его любимую убили, ради которой он    Решил тут анадысь перепройти хорошую детективную адвентюру пятилетней давности, которую раздали в Xbox Live в том году кажется, а пару лет назад раздавали в PS Plus и на PS4, как раз, я её и проходил в первый раз.

    Это игра про полицейского, безопасность для которого является меньшей из проблем при расследовании преступлений. Ему нечего терять, ведь его любимую убили, ради которой он завязал в своё время с криминалом. Полицейским он стал, чтобы доказать брату своей девушки, что он исправился и достоин её руки. После её смерти им движет лишь одно желание - найти убийцу, попутно расследуя другие дела в надежде, что одно из них приблизит его к разгадке!
    Подобравшись слишком близко эмоции притупляют бдительность и это приводит к печальным последствиям - преступник, будучи намного сильнее физически, выбрасывает его из окна, далее стремительно, спустившись вниз на улицу, расстреливает, не оставляя ни единого шанса! Наш герой умирает, но душа его не может обрести покой, ведь дело ещё не закончено. Тут и начинается наша история… бом-бом, открывается альбом :)

    Нетрудно догадаться, что играть нам придётся за призрака, обладающего сверхъестественными способностями несвойственными простым людям, которые нам помогут докопаться до истины.

    К несчастью, низкий бюджет даёт о себе знать. Выражается это в бедности окружения; повторяющихся лицах патрульных; ненатурально хаотично бродящих людях по улицам, ощущающихся как будто они не живут, а именно ходят по заданному маршруту; в довольно посредственной графике; местами откровенно кривых анимациях лиц и движениях персонажей; и в наличии незначительного количества багов, в целом не мешающим прохождению - всё это не даёт поставить высокий балл такому интересному проекту, из которого можно было сделать конфетку, но увы :(

    Тем не менее, мне почему-то захотелось перепройти её, и забыв за несколько лет сюжет я проходил второй раз почти с тем же интересом, как и в первый раз, умудрившись даже залипнуть во время одного из расследований, долго не понимая, где оставшиеся улики и что же я упустил.

    Моя оценка: 6,5 из 10 - это нормальная оценка крепкому середнячку и если бы недочётов было меньше поставил бы 7.

    Кстати, эта игра мне принесла первую платину в далёком 2015 году!
    В нынешнем поколении с достижениями намного проще, чем было на PS3, где я ни одну игру так и не закомплитил, потому как либо было не интересно, либо шибко сложно, например, мой любимый MGS 4 нужно пройти минимум раз пять и там такие условия, что удивляешься, как вообще кто-то это сдюжил!
    На PS5 и Xbox Scarlet наверное вообще все достижения будут выпадать просто за прохождение игры, как за просмотр кинца от Telltale :)

    PS - читайте мою рецензию на версию для Xbox One, чтобы увидеть полную картину!    … Expand
  96. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Hands down the best B-movie type game I have ever played. There is something about Murdered that feels very unique and interesting, while at the same time maintaining a so bad it's good vibe. Would I recommend it? No clue, but I actually liked it... in some weird way.
  97. JesterTRT
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    This was one of the first few Ps4 games I had gotten. And it was a unique experience. The game is a short story based game about you solving the crime of your own murder. I really liked the whole concept of being dead and solving my own murder. The game play was interesting, and different. And the story was good. The collectibles were a pain as usual. But the game was easy enough. There isThis was one of the first few Ps4 games I had gotten. And it was a unique experience. The game is a short story based game about you solving the crime of your own murder. I really liked the whole concept of being dead and solving my own murder. The game play was interesting, and different. And the story was good. The collectibles were a pain as usual. But the game was easy enough. There is a little bit a suspense, going through the game. But that's pretty much all. There isn't a whole lot to do in the game, besides explore, and enjoy the story the game offers.… Expand
  98. PerfectRecipe
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Concept of the game is great, so if we evaluate that only - then this game could get 10 of 10. Atmosphere in game is excellent - also good. So far good news only.
    What is not so good? Main issue is about saving the progress in game. I am not only who struggled in
    particular mission and game all the time shows, that you are in mission, but in fact it was done. There is not possible to    Concept of the game is great, so if we evaluate that only - then this game could get 10 of 10. Atmosphere in game is excellent - also good. So far good news only.
    What is not so good? Main issue is about saving the progress in game. I am not only who struggled in
    particular mission and game all the time shows, that you are in mission, but in fact it was done. There is not possible to make custom savefile. So in case if some bug occurs saving of game you can loose all the progress of game and I faced to similar situations, when there was problem to continue game after loading autosaved game.
    Game mechanics could be a little better in some moments - picking up some items is possible only if you are in certain distance and angle of the object. However it is not a big problem usually.
    In a nutshell - I like concept of the game but implementation of it in some aspects could be better.    … Expand
  99. bi0morph
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Interesting gameplay and quite simple to play.
    Yes, it has simple graphics and not an open world, but it is interesting.
  100. ghosttoyou
    May 9, 2020
    6
    6/10............................................................................................
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 60
  3. Negative: 9 out of 60
  1. Worth Playing
    Oct 2, 2014
    70
    If you're looking for a relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon, Murdered fits the bill, but that's about it.
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  2. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    45
    I expected Murdered to be an interesting, modern adventure game. Instead I got a very shallow story paired with irritating gameplay mechanics. [08/2014, p.52]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 4, 2014
    40
    An interesting concept with half-decent story beats, dragged to hell by shonky puzzles, odd dialogue jumps and bugs that are far more terrifying than the subject matter. [Aug 2014, p.87]
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