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. Finger Guns
    Jun 4, 2021
    90
    Tapping into old school horror with several modern twists, Song of Horror is a surprise hit for fans of the genre. A few little face values issues do nothing to ruin the very well crafted filling, for fans and newcomers alike.
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 9, 2023
    80
    There are few indie horror titles as awesome at catching that fixed camera horror game aesthetic as Song of Horror and even less that reach the nail-biting tension on display here. The constant fear of losing a character permanently is a kicker but it really enhances the experience, making each choice drastically more important. The visual design and story should keep players entranced as they confront the horrors of the music box mystery! All horror fans deserve this title in their library.
  3. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    80
    Eerie, with nice lighting – you’ll want to see what horrors lie in wait. Thanks to The Presence, even replaying brings brand-new frights. Worth a scare. [Issue#3, p.128]
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  5. Hobby Consolas
    Jun 4, 2021
    79
    Some technical flaws are totally compensated by its absorbing atmosphere and its "no mercy" philosophy. If you are a diehard fan of the survival horror genre, you should try it.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 7, 2021
    75
    Song of Horror is not the perfect return to old school horror, but it makes one hell of an impression. An adaptive adversary combined with fantastic ambience more than outweigh last gen character models, iffy voice work, and lengthy chapters. Protocol Games is onto something here, and horror fans must give it a go.
  7. MGG Spain
    May 31, 2021
    75
    Song of horror tries to retain the old survival horror spirit but also brings back some of the issues of the genre with that, like its lackluster controls. Beyond that this is an interesting adventure with some original ideas and a good story behind it.

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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