Song of Horror

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. LaPS4
    Aug 22, 2021
    71
    Song of Horror offers a horror experience that will satisfy fans of the genre, as it offers an entertaining story and brings up some brilliant ideas, although it does not execute them as efficiently as possible, with a less than average graphic section that weighs down the end result of the work.
  2. GameMAG
    Jul 15, 2021
    70
    If Protocol Games had a little bit more money and experience, we could have had a something truly special with this game. But as it stands Song of Horror is just a solid work, with some minor and neglectable shortcomings.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Jul 6, 2021
    70
    Song of Horror does a great job of bringing back that classic survival horror feel. Certain mechanics that made sense when the game was episodic make less sense in this full release but it's still an enjoyable nod to a now less than common genre.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 17, 2021
    70
    Song of Horror tries its best to be a swan song of survival horror and acts as a return to form. However, frustrating puzzles and random deaths cause unexpected hang-ups on the experience. Yes, I remember when saving was limited to Ink Ribbons, but at least there was a choice in that feature. Still, there’s a lot to enjoy about this episodic nightmare.
  6. Pure Playstation
    Jul 5, 2021
    60
    Song of Horror has the potential to be a great game for fans of dark, gothic horrors. There’s a great story to be told and the ominous atmosphere, randomly generated scares, and some genius puzzles will keep you coming back time and again – providing you can overlook the janky controls, camera, and some technical issues.
  7. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 19, 2021
    55
    Harken back to the late 1990's and early 2000's and the survival horror genre was enjoying a golden age in video games. Song of Horror emulates the greats of that time but, unlike those franchises which have since evolved with modern game development, Song of Horror seems stuck in the past. For nostalgia's sake, it's worth checking out for fans of that era, but otherwise it's a hit-or-miss experience that falls well short of contemporary horror games.
  8. Hey Poor Player
    Jun 23, 2021
    50
    The game itself is an incredible homage to classic horror games with just the right amount of modern-day infusion to allow things to run smoothly (when they are running, that is). Bug-free, Song of Horror is scary for all of the right reasons and is absolutely worth checking out. However, in its current state, I’m not so sure that it’s scaring players in the way that it intends to. At least the PC version supposedly works just fine!

Awards & Rankings

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#80 Best PS4 Game of 2021
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#48 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  2. awar_7
    Dec 20, 2021
    7
    Si no le doy más nota a este título es simple y llanamente por un apartado técnico que nos deja algunos bugs que pueden entorpecer laSi no le doy más nota a este título es simple y llanamente por un apartado técnico que nos deja algunos bugs que pueden entorpecer la experiencia. Por lo demás, me parece un juego excelente y muy recomendable para los que vivimos la era de los Resident Evil o Silent Hill clásicos. A pesar de no existir el combate me pareció muy divertido, con unos puzzles muy complicados que te harán romperte el cerebro y momentos que te haran sudar alguna gora fría de terror.… Full Review »
  3. Johnnybont
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Great game so far. Certainly for fans of the original 4 silent hill games, original resident evil, alone in the dark. Game includes a lot ofGreat game so far. Certainly for fans of the original 4 silent hill games, original resident evil, alone in the dark. Game includes a lot of puzzle solving and item finding. Slower paced so be warned if you prefer fast paced action. For me, its a love letter to late 90s playstation horror games.… Full Review »
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