SOMA

 PlayStation 4
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 618 Ratings

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  1. egoBorder
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    A good, brainy game with a great premise but often feels needlessly padded. The good thing is that it doesn't expect you to replay it for multiple endings or anything like that, though there are several places to make decisions and experience some differences. Overall a good experience, but you should expect a couple of annoying moments.
  2. eloy66sce
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Стоит начать с того, что впервые я поиграл в SOMA в 2018 году, но из-за релиза долгожданного (для меня) God of War, прохождение было заброшено, а прошел я около 70%. Главной ошибкой было то, что чуть позже я посмотрел на ютубе концовку игры (только ту, что после титров), но впечатления от этого прохождения я не потерял. Так вот, в преддверии релиза Cyberpunk 2077, я решил пройтиСтоит начать с того, что впервые я поиграл в SOMA в 2018 году, но из-за релиза долгожданного (для меня) God of War, прохождение было заброшено, а прошел я около 70%. Главной ошибкой было то, что чуть позже я посмотрел на ютубе концовку игры (только ту, что после титров), но впечатления от этого прохождения я не потерял. Так вот, в преддверии релиза Cyberpunk 2077, я решил пройти заброшенные мною ранее игры. Вот что я скажу: не зря я оставил SOMA напоследок, это потрясающая игра!
    Хоть это и хоррор, но меня в SOMA зацепило совсем другое: атмосфера, сумасшедшая история, а также чуства одиночества и отчаяния. Страшные моменты и желание пощекотать себе нервы отошли на второй план. Игра не особо страшная, она больше гнетущая, но это моя проблема, а не проблема этой игры, меня в принципе сложно чем-то напугать. Игра не использует "дешевые" приемы вроде скримеров или нагнетающей музыки перед чем-то ужасным.
    История прекрасна, после прохождения есть над чем подумать, но и во время игры вы будете обдумывать всю ранее полученную вами информацию каждый раз, когда будете находить какую-то деталь пазла, а детали эти разбросаны в самых разных местах: от бездны, до ничем не примечательной комнаты на какой-то из станций. Каждый раз, когда вы находите новую деталь, вы понимаете, что пазл, который вы собрали ранее, не совсем корректен. Пожалуйста, если вы решитесь пройти эту игру, примите во внимание несколько моих советов:
    1. Создайте вокруг себя подходящую атмосферу - играйте одни, в темноте и тишине.
    2. Запаситесь чем-нибудь вкусным - эту игру желательно проходить за пару сеансов, не более (если изучать все с ног до головы, это займет не более 12 часов).
    3. Изучайте каждый уголок, даже если вам страшно открывать каждую комнату - в каждой из них может быть что-то ценное для повествования.
    4. Играйте на стандартном уровне сложности. В игре их всего 2 - простой и стандартный. Единственое их отличие - на стандартном уровне сложности вам могут убить, на простом - нет.
    5. Иногда придется смотреть страху в глаза.
    6. Досмотрите титры и то, что после них :)
    Геймплей довольно прост, завазан на взаимодействии с предметами и сочетании этих взаимодействий. В прочем, большего и не требуется, все ок.
    Про содержание сюжета не скажу ни слова, сюжет стоит того, чтобы вы сами узнали каждую деталь.
    Моя оценка - 9/10. Один балл снимаю за всё понемногу - немного тупые противники, небольшие лаги во время автосохранения, не самая приятная графика (даже для 2015 года). В остальном все просто фантастически - лор, атмосфера (визуальное сопровождение отлично сочетается с саунд-дизайном), геймплей (хоть и простой, но надоедать не успевает), ну и конечно же сюжет, а котором я вам ничего не расскажу - бегом играть!
    9/10 - "Великолепно"    … Expand
  3. superpyro296
    Nov 11, 2021
    8
    This game is a solid 7,5/10 for me. One of the strongest aspects of this game is the immersion and sound. I recommend playing the game with headset or a good sound device. However, we can feel this is kind of a low budget production. There is no combat system, no progression system...some people will compare the game as a walking simulator but I think this is exagerrated to say that.
    I    This game is a solid 7,5/10 for me. One of the strongest aspects of this game is the immersion and sound. I recommend playing the game with headset or a good sound device. However, we can feel this is kind of a low budget production. There is no combat system, no progression system...some people will compare the game as a walking simulator but I think this is exagerrated to say that.
    I did my walkthrough in around 12 hours which is nice (game is not too short). The puzzles are interesting and I appreciated that the game didn't tell me where to go and I had to figure it out myself. The story is decent. This is not totally an horror game, more kind of a sci-fi game with horror elements. I also recommend playing this game in the dark (not in a room with a lot of light because the game is really dark and it may break the immersion).    … Expand
  4. knur
    Oct 12, 2022
    4
    The story is not bad and the atmosphere can be appreciated at times, but oh boy is this game boring. It's a walking simulator, cannot recommend it.
  5. Dwideshrude
    Feb 28, 2023
    2
    I can't believe how much of a boring, frustrating slog this is to play. If youre not scared by things going "REEEEEEE" then this is a boring walking sim in a poorly designed map with 3 colors as the pallete (that being grey, grey, and grey.) while you get stuck in a pickle lost with no landmarks or sense of direction. No good game design to be found, and just your run of the millI can't believe how much of a boring, frustrating slog this is to play. If youre not scared by things going "REEEEEEE" then this is a boring walking sim in a poorly designed map with 3 colors as the pallete (that being grey, grey, and grey.) while you get stuck in a pickle lost with no landmarks or sense of direction. No good game design to be found, and just your run of the mill "cyborgzzzz. is AI hooman? Wut is hooman?" sci-fi hack job but you move slow l cus its under water. (Lol)… Expand
  6. Letlive
    May 20, 2020
    10
    WOW just WOWWWWWW. This is the newest game to join my coveted list of games I personally rate a 10 out of 10. Including this game I only have 5 games on that list that are 10s to me. This isn’t the craziest gameplay or anything but it’s not suppose to be. It’s just going through the game trying to figure out how to progress while also sometimes avoiding creepy ass monsters. So If you likeWOW just WOWWWWWW. This is the newest game to join my coveted list of games I personally rate a 10 out of 10. Including this game I only have 5 games on that list that are 10s to me. This isn’t the craziest gameplay or anything but it’s not suppose to be. It’s just going through the game trying to figure out how to progress while also sometimes avoiding creepy ass monsters. So If you like horror games like outlast you’ll definitely love this and be familiar with the style. If you haven’t tried a game like this before I highly recommend it as it is a different experience From usual games but still fun even though it’s not actiony. Probably the coolest part to me is that fact there is no objective on screen or marker telling you where to go. There are no hints telling you what to do either. You’re only really told what needs to be done through dialogue and then you’re just suppose to figure out on your own how to go about doing that. I find that **** awesome, no hands holding what’s so ever. That might not be for everyone as it requires thinking and maybe you rather just go through the game as fast as possible. I for one loved trying to figure the puzzles on my own. The best part about this game is the story!!! It has one of the best if not the best code game story I’ve ever played through!! I don’t remember ever having this much emotion poured out from myself into a game or over a game. I genuinely felt emotion and care for the main character in this game. I found myself screaming frantically when getting chased by monsters and feeling angry, sad, or happy from the the games moments. I found myself in shock so many times as well. I absolutely love this game and have never played anything like it.… Expand
  7. Armin4
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Story and plot is perfect and mind blowing
    The places and monsters are unique and perfect
    Gameplay could be better but it's okay
    And Voice acting is really strong
  8. Chafundifornio
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A história do jogo é muito boa para quem gosta de cenários futuristicos, onde as maquinas assumem controle do planeta, e de teorias de transferência de consciência para computadores, o jogo é praticamente é fugir de seus inimigos e resolver puzzles, jogo transmite uma certa ansiedade e medo ao jogador por controlar um ser indefeso, mas a história é realmente muito boa.
  9. AlBal665
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    If you are a fan of profound and thought provoking sci-fi horror games then you should definitely buy this! It is from the creators of the Amnesia series and the gameplay involves exploring a mysterious underwater research facility inhabited with horrific monsters, as with the Amnesia games you are completely unarmed and cannot fight the monsters so you have to run or hide from them. TheIf you are a fan of profound and thought provoking sci-fi horror games then you should definitely buy this! It is from the creators of the Amnesia series and the gameplay involves exploring a mysterious underwater research facility inhabited with horrific monsters, as with the Amnesia games you are completely unarmed and cannot fight the monsters so you have to run or hide from them. The gameplay is good enough but what really sets it apart from other games is the deeply thought provoking story and an ending that you will think about for weeks.… Expand
  10. Vladi2304
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Excelente historia y el como te atrapa y el terror que tiene que no son screamers en si sino como que hubiese que estar atento a cada cosa, Gran juego
  11. piuscorvus
    Jul 19, 2021
    6
    For some, Soma is a horror game. For some not. I would say that Soma is definitely a very creepy game and for that you can blame an excellent sound design. Luckily, you can reduce the tension by choosing an easy mode, which prevents enemies from killing you. I thought that it would kill the game experience but it actually does not. It makes the enemies less frustrating but not lessFor some, Soma is a horror game. For some not. I would say that Soma is definitely a very creepy game and for that you can blame an excellent sound design. Luckily, you can reduce the tension by choosing an easy mode, which prevents enemies from killing you. I thought that it would kill the game experience but it actually does not. It makes the enemies less frustrating but not less creepy.

    Technically, it is probably an average game; it does not have the best graphics in the world, it does not have the best stealth/combat system… but it has pretty tough puzzles to solve and plenty of them are in the areas with the enemies that you cannot kill but only sneak around them, which makes this game very hard and at the edge of being a bit frustrating. On the contrary, it has an interesting story to follow, which actually is the only thing that kept me going even though I often felt overwhelmed by the general tension and creepiness.

    Soma is a good game but somehow at the same time not. The beginning and the end made a lot of sense but in between there are levels that felt as if they were put in so that you make yourself busy doing something to fill in time. Making the game shorter might have been a better path for this kind of story.    … Expand
  12. StrohNamiX
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    Story.: The Story is the main reason I kept on playing. It was really interesting from start to end and always kept me guessing. Some small parts were predictable but nothing major.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: I played it just recently and the grahpics are a little bit on the rusty side. The atmosphere is still getting through but just from a technical standpoint it's rather    Story.: The Story is the main reason I kept on playing. It was really interesting from start to end and always kept me guessing. Some small parts were predictable but nothing major.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: I played it just recently and the grahpics are a little bit on the rusty side. The atmosphere is still getting through but just from a technical standpoint it's rather mediocre. It's from 2015 so I didn't expect much anyway.

    Gameplay.: There are definitely things here that can be improved. Most of the time you are just running around and looking for the next thing that pushes the story forward. There aren't many puzzles and the puzzles itself aren't demanting or interesting in most cases. The enemy enounters are just gameplay sections were you either run away from the enemy or sneak around them. Nothing special here but due to the bleak atmosphere it's still scary at parts and does enough to keep you engaged.

    Conclusion.:

    If you don't mind the rather slow paced run around sections and just need a good and interesting story without fluid action based gameplay mechanics then there is a good chance that you will like soma.

    Story.: 9
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 6
    Gameplay.: 5

    Result.: 7    … Expand
  13. Pbesfamille
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    I think I was left with heart problems. The terror of this game is the one I enjoy the most, it doesn't have screamers or jumpscrares, it's slow and dark. The story is good but the truth is that I did not give it much importance until the end (my God the end is very shocking ...). Without a doubt the best is the scenery, the environments and sounds. My only criticism is that you get lostI think I was left with heart problems. The terror of this game is the one I enjoy the most, it doesn't have screamers or jumpscrares, it's slow and dark. The story is good but the truth is that I did not give it much importance until the end (my God the end is very shocking ...). Without a doubt the best is the scenery, the environments and sounds. My only criticism is that you get lost very easily on the larger maps, although the game fixes it with some lights and structures, they did not help me much. Apart from that, SOMA is a game that I highly recommend.… Expand
  14. super_absorber
    Oct 31, 2020
    7
    The are many frustrating moments for me in this game, but I stuck through at the end. The game is about the philosophy of self identity which I have some exposure to, so it isn't extremely mind blowing for me. The game is only a bit scary for the first 30 minutes, then for the rest of the game I'm not really scared anymore. The final moment is good tho.
  15. starmann27_
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Conceptually and narratively, this is possibly the best game. The gameplay is a little boring, but it is more than covered by the story. It's a pity that only about 15% made it to the end on ps4
  16. El_Pibe
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Brutal. Jogo incrível. O "pior" jogo de terror que já joguei. Pior porque foi o único até agora que me fez realmente ter medo, causar angústia, não conseguir jogar por muito tempo devido ao quase mal estar que causa. Excelente ambiente, história muito bem conseguida. Obrigatório. Uma obra prima. Realmente assustador.
  17. jonjohn048
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Honestly I'm really not exactly sure where to begin with this game because this game left me so confused at the end and it left me emotional thinking about it. The main reason for this is that throughout the game, it asks questions on whether you are yourself and how afterlife in theory works in the real world. It's a disturbing story that it kept me hooked onto my seat throughout the playHonestly I'm really not exactly sure where to begin with this game because this game left me so confused at the end and it left me emotional thinking about it. The main reason for this is that throughout the game, it asks questions on whether you are yourself and how afterlife in theory works in the real world. It's a disturbing story that it kept me hooked onto my seat throughout the play through and even after gathering all the achievements, I couldn't stop thinking about this game and what it was trying to ask me and it left me sleepless on plenty of nights. (which I suppose is a sign the horror worked for me personally) While the story was without a doubt perfect, if it didn't nail everything else, it would've easily been overlooked and I can definitely say it nails everything else. Like the pacing is phenomenal since you could be nervously creeping around dangerous robots and monsters praying you won't have to run to huge amounts of relief and breathing room that you got through safely but also how it throws new situations and level design kind've like the OG and Remake of Resident Evil 4 to ensure you aren't bored and always holding onto the controller. The idea of the screen glitching out whenever an enemy is a brilliant idea in concept as whenever it happens, I always kick my instincts up and carefully watch my surroundings and stay still hoping they don't hear me, except when it causes the frame rate to start freaking out on my PS4 Pro slapping me out of my immersion. The enemies have fantastic level design and ensure you stay on your toes, but they can be tedious and annoying if you don't know how to handle the problem, so you always have to think about how you're going to handle the enemy IF YOU'RE PLAYING ON NORMAL; see, this game eventually added a "Safe" mode where the enemies can't do anything to kill you hence they won't even bother doing anything when you run, now if you think this breaks the game as a whole, I would argue it's beneficial to the game as a whole since it allows you to explore the place to understand the lore faster and better since when you're on Normal, you're not even gonna bother to try to do that. The graphics are remarkable if not maybe a tiny bit outdated with how some models in the distance and reflections not looking too hot but I only noticed them on a second play through since I was so deeply engrossed into the world and atmosphere. Speaking of that, the atmosphere easily rivals other horror games in its genre and even outmatches plenty of other horror games to ensure I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Two things I was initially gonna complain about but the more I thought about it actually made sense were the sandbox and interactivity since there was no point exploring or picking things up since there were no collectables or achievements doing so but I realized these were a part in the environmental storytelling and it's all meant to "show, don't tell". If anything, if there was one thing I could complain about, it's that I could tell this was a PC game from the very beginning with a cursor in the middle and it can be hard to see it with how tiny it is. Overall, despite all my praises about everything else about this game, it's really the story and theme that left me hooked and is what makes it one of the better horror games I've played, and thankfully it's only $30 and for something that's 5 hours long, that's a steal imo and I can't wait to check out Frictional Games's other horror series: Amnesia.… Expand
  18. ruddiman_
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    The best (IMO) game by Frictional Games. The story is absolutely fantastic and the horror is consistent throughout. I've beaten the game twice and really hope they expand on that story somehow.
  19. Artem_Vavilov
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It is a game that makes you think about the essence of life. I was impressed for a long time...
  20. Piriteraneo
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Soma has,from my point of view,the best narrative of all time,with incredible scenarios and terrifying gameplay. Its definitely a masterpiece
  21. Imperfectionist
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    SOMA is a brilliant game with one of the finest narratives I've ever seen in a video game. By not incorporating any cheap jump scares and instead relying purely on the creepy atmosphere and ambiance, I felt like the game valued me as a player. This game is a complete work of art that will stay with you for days after you finish it. The gameplay is simple, yet it is serviceable and neverSOMA is a brilliant game with one of the finest narratives I've ever seen in a video game. By not incorporating any cheap jump scares and instead relying purely on the creepy atmosphere and ambiance, I felt like the game valued me as a player. This game is a complete work of art that will stay with you for days after you finish it. The gameplay is simple, yet it is serviceable and never really gets dull. I strongly recommend this game to everyone who likes horror and is looking for a profound and dark plot.… Expand
  22. St0len_K1ll
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    The game is crap abandon ship doesnt play after a sad part of ending in credits
  23. hydroquaqua
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    _к поиску глубоководного смысла я обратился к SOMA, не в коем случае не пожалел. Окутанная атмосфера тайны захлестнула разум, а самые предсказуемые события растворились во тьме, всё внимание на живые диалоги и неопределённое чувство ужаса от концовки

    _i turned to SOMA to search for deep meaning, and I did not regret it in any way. The shrouded atmosphere of mystery swept over the mind,    _к поиску глубоководного смысла я обратился к SOMA, не в коем случае не пожалел. Окутанная атмосфера тайны захлестнула разум, а самые предсказуемые события растворились во тьме, всё внимание на живые диалоги и неопределённое чувство ужаса от концовки

    _i turned to SOMA to search for deep meaning, and I did not regret it in any way. The shrouded atmosphere of mystery swept over the mind, and the most predictable events disappeared into darkness, all attention to lively dialogues and an indefinite sense of horror from the ending    … Expand
  24. Lonysi
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    The most captivating story in my life. No game has ever made me think so deeply.
  25. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    When I first played through this game it was a great time. The scares are not bad but the story is what I really enjoyed. Sadly the replay ability for this game is low but it's a great game to come back to from time to time.
  26. m3ny0
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Eu particularmente já sabia o que esperar desse jogo, e ainda assim ele conseguiu me deixar boquiaberto.
    Além de ter recebido SOMA gratuitamente na Epic, eu já tinha ouvido falar sobre ele quando vi um pouco do seu gameplay na transmissão ao vivo da Thais Tunon, em que, entre sustos e confusões, consegui entender a base do que o jogo se tratava.
    Pra falar a verdade, eu não acho que    Eu particularmente já sabia o que esperar desse jogo, e ainda assim ele conseguiu me deixar boquiaberto.
    Além de ter recebido SOMA gratuitamente na Epic, eu já tinha ouvido falar sobre ele quando vi um pouco do seu gameplay na transmissão ao vivo da Thais Tunon, em que, entre sustos e confusões, consegui entender a base do que o jogo se tratava.
    Pra falar a verdade, eu não acho que qualquer descrição ou análise vai conseguir descrever o quão bem feito é o mundo de SOMA. A atmosfera aqui é impecável e consegue transmitir muito em pequenos detalhes que tomam proporções enormes conforme o jogo avança. Explorar cada cantinho do cenário (quando possível) é uma experiência a parte, e que vale muito a pena.
    A jogabilidade no geral segue conceitos semelhantes a Amnesia: The Dark Descent, jogo da mesma desenvolvedora, em que você precisa resolver enigmas atrás de enigmas para conseguir chegar ao seu objetivo. Parece bem simples, mas a maioria deles envolve conhecer bem o cenário em que você se encontra, e saber como interagir com ele para prosseguir. Não chega a ser desafiador, mas é divertido.
    A história é muito bem feita. Trata sobre diversos temas com veios filosóficos, ainda conseguindo levar a temática sci-fi ao pé da letra, proporcionando uma imersão bem legal. Você consegue entender as angústias do personagem principal e se colocar no seu lugar muito facilmente, resultando em personagens com que você consegue se importar.
    O jogo é baseado em “terror”, então saiba disso antes de ir atrás. Mas, não se preocupe com perseguições ou mortes, pois há um modo Safe que garante sua segurança, deixando a experiência menos frustrante. Os monstros ainda estão lá, no entanto, por isso sustos podem ocorrer.
    No geral esse é um jogo fantástico que eu adoraria esquecer só pra poder jogar novamente. O final é magnifico e ficará gravado na minha memória eternamente.    … Expand
  27. Yojimbo2015
    May 11, 2023
    8
    Horror-based adventure in which you try to find your way out of an undersea base stalked by monsters. There are no weapons so it's reliant on stealth rather than action but the story is well paced and the graphics are atmospheric - if a little "PS3" by today's standards. A solid interactive story, but it won't sway those who find this type of thing a little too ponderous for their tastes.
  28. lxsthighway
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    the gameplay is honestly awful but the world building and existential horror is incredible. I do wish enemies were an actual threat tho.
  29. RGames2k
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
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Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#35 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#39 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Attack of the Fanboy
    Dec 20, 2015
    90
    With intelligent story telling and beautiful imagery, SOMA pushes the boundaries of traditional survival horror in new, psychologically thrilling ways.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    SOMA's a fascinating interactive story that occasionally wants to murder you dead. [Dec 2015, p.86]
  3. GameCritics
    Nov 13, 2015
    65
    While SOMA never hits the highs of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, it's still largely decent in its own right. Some confused environment design and lackluster monster scenarios work against it, but as an atmospheric jaunt under the sea with a reasonable storyline behind it... well, it works pretty well. Faint praise perhaps, but praise nonetheless.
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