Tormented Souls

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 143
  3. Negative: 27 out of 143
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  1. xikipeke
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    De 10.
    Obra maestra absoluta. Tiene lo mejor de Resident Evil, Silent Hill y Project Zero.
    Survival old school total, camara fija, jugabilidad asombrosas, movimientos perfectos, combates brutales. Es increible que sea un indie, joya descomunal...
  2. Steyraus
    May 24, 2022
    10
    If your a fan if true survival horror you need to try this game out..Sure it fall short of the REs and SHs, but it's a damn good effort..Amazing atmosphere with well balanced gameplay just like the legends use to do..I love the protagonist, she is instantly compelling in the best way making you want to save her.
  3. Breikzer
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This game is what true lovers of the classic Survival Horror have been waiting for a long time. The game does not revolutionize anything within the genre, but it takes the best of each saga such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Amnesia, Alone in the Dark ... and mixes it almost perfectly to create one of the best horror experiences of the last years.

    Tormented Souls is very worthwhile,    This game is what true lovers of the classic Survival Horror have been waiting for a long time. The game does not revolutionize anything within the genre, but it takes the best of each saga such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Amnesia, Alone in the Dark ... and mixes it almost perfectly to create one of the best horror experiences of the last years.

    Tormented Souls is very worthwhile, don't hesitate to give it a try, it has quite worked puzzles that will make you break your head more than once and a great atmosphere.    … Expand
  4. j-s
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Great game mix of silent hill and resident evil. I would definitely recommend it
  5. Kunray
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Old school survival horror.
    The game is a beautiful,I recommend giving it a try.
    The sound effects and music fit the atmosphere of the game.
  6. Kanon_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Real classic horror game like Resident Evil.
    Atmosfere is amazing and the sound gives you the right anxiety.

    Very Nice Game!!
  7. jasquare
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome game. When you first start it, you’ll probably cringe at the voice acting and graphics, but I feel it adds to the charm. It’s like playing Resident Evil 1 or 2 all over again, with a new story and new characters. Fantastic game - kept me interested from start to finish.
  8. antoniocosilva
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    This is based on the classic survivor horror games! With amazing puzzles and a lot to add to the genre, Tormented Souls feels fresh with interesting mechanics. One of the best games of the year.
  9. maka14
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! Its an amazing addition to old school survival horror genre.
  10. ShaolinDre
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Great experience and a quick fix for classic resident evil fans to get some true survival horror back in their lives
  11. mathe238
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Spot On!!
    This Game nailed the Old School Survival horror that we had back, even in the Alone in the Dark Era. It’s a RE meet Silent Hill meet Alone in the Dark!! It’s worth it for any fan of this genre!!
  12. JonathanDavid
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Tormented soul es un juego claramente inspirado en los survival horror de los 90s como el resident evil o silent hill. Su ambientacion es genial como la banda sonora. Este juego lo defino en una sola palabra "Nostalgia".
  13. HarryMason
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    People who know what an old-school survival horror game is will absolutely enjoy this. Not sure I'd recommend this to anyone who's never played a game with fixed camera, but the price is fair, so it's your gamble. As a big fan of the genre, I love Tormented Souls. Sure, the story could be better told, and the combat a little less awkward, but the atmosphere, puzzles and general designPeople who know what an old-school survival horror game is will absolutely enjoy this. Not sure I'd recommend this to anyone who's never played a game with fixed camera, but the price is fair, so it's your gamble. As a big fan of the genre, I love Tormented Souls. Sure, the story could be better told, and the combat a little less awkward, but the atmosphere, puzzles and general design deliver exactly what it promises. No game of this style has impressed me like this since the original REs and SHs. While I understand some users might not enjoy this, for the critic of Playstation Lifestyle to give it a 55 is baffling. That's the kind of faux pas equal to an art critic walking into a Jackson Pollock exhibit and asking why everything looks so messy. This game continues a specific tradition, and such ignorance of its history from a critic is unforgivable.… Expand
  14. freedwretch
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Everything I loved about old-school Silent Hill / Resident Evil games is resurrected and brought back to Glorious life in tormented Souls!
  15. benyamxn
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I usually watch streams for these kinds of horror games, but for some reason, this flew under my radar; and oh boy, I'm so thankful that I got to experience it myself. This game clearly has some nods to original RE games, especially RE1, and Silent Hill 2/3. It excels in everything that made those games iconic and does a lot more. This includes but is not limited to: game atmosphere,I usually watch streams for these kinds of horror games, but for some reason, this flew under my radar; and oh boy, I'm so thankful that I got to experience it myself. This game clearly has some nods to original RE games, especially RE1, and Silent Hill 2/3. It excels in everything that made those games iconic and does a lot more. This includes but is not limited to: game atmosphere, puzzles, and story.
    The amount of highly polished content you get for your purchase is insane. So do support these guys if you're into classic survival horror titles like the ones I mentioned.

    **Mild Spoilers Ahead**
    They nailed the sound design, atmosphere, and the PUZZLES! I find the puzzles in this game miles better than both RE and SH puzzles.
    The story was very well constructed and everything neatly came together in my opinion, you might be able to guess some plot points earlier but I didn't find it to be that much of an issue.
    I find the voice acting to be somewhat bad in a way that makes it charming, similar to RE1, so I actually liked this part about the game.
    The only part which isn't good nor "too bad it's good" was the character animations in cutscenes; that said, they certainly don't annoy that much and there aren't that many cutscenes like that to begin with.

    Overall, I loved this game and it kinda pisses me off seeing how a lot of media outlets just passed by this masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. djdizzy
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    If you grew up on classic 90s survival horror (RE, Silent Hill) and wish they’d bring it back just once more then this is a must-buy. It’s genuinely spooky with a well done build on tension. It’s authentic to classic survival horror down to the cheesy voice acting and tank controls (if you opt for them). It does have an alternate modern control scheme, think of the 2 control options inIf you grew up on classic 90s survival horror (RE, Silent Hill) and wish they’d bring it back just once more then this is a must-buy. It’s genuinely spooky with a well done build on tension. It’s authentic to classic survival horror down to the cheesy voice acting and tank controls (if you opt for them). It does have an alternate modern control scheme, think of the 2 control options in the RE1 Remake. You can tell that Tormented Souls was a passion project by the attention to detail. I can’t forget to add that the puzzles and music are fantastic. The puzzles make you think and are not too obtuse. The game supplies you with everything you need to solve them and they’re really well done. Can I just say the save room music in this game is *chef’s kiss*… Expand
  17. SOLID_SNAKE_kw
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Woooow Orginal concept with creative puzzle that brought back classic horror to the fullest
  18. ZuuKoo
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    De los mejores survival horror por lejos de los últimos 10 años, directamente recordando lo bueno de un resident evil y de un silent hill. Obra maestra.
  19. Survival
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Excellent game but most of all EXCELLENT survival horror experience! Story, plot twists, gameplay and most importantly atmosphere are 10/10!
    Hope we get more games like this and developers deserve a bow and this game should really be priced more.
  20. sigmabalade
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    The atmosphere is amazing, the detail on every game object or scenario speaks passion, really like the ambiance and uncertainty, it takes the best things about classic RE with some silent hill in the mix, recommended for fans of any of these two games
  21. Issourisi
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This is for the fans a masterpiece of horror, looks like some horror game from ps1 and ps2 , the game remember me lost things about this golden era of horror classic. The game is hard but is perfect for à survival horror.
  22. itsrazed
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Me recague de miedo, unas 15 veces, o talvez 25, ya no lo sé, que buen juego la puta madre
  23. Solid83
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego de terror comprado sin miedo te traerá recuerdo de los viejos tiempos de cuando jugabas silent hilo o resident evil en ps one
  24. Yiprajosie
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This 10 rating is based on tormented souls as a survival horror game. If your an oldshcool survival horror fan this game thinks all boxes including dodgy dialogue
  25. MohammadMatin
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    The best spychological horor after a long time from Silent Hill. Theres no reason for fell down the controller and play another game. You to play this game right know !!! Enjoy
  26. Celsoadelima
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    This game is so wonderfull. Esse jogo é maravilhoso. É aquilo que a Capcom deveria apresentar em Resident Evil. Mas eles preferem insistir em tentar agradar a todos e acabam desapontando os fãs de survivor horror.
  27. Bemazis
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    this game is amazing we need more like tormented souls, im a huge fan of survival horrors, but the genre saddly is kinda dead, so this was a diamond and i hope people understand that fans want a good survival horror thats all we ask
  28. undeadborn
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Fantastic for old school horror games fans. The puzzles are quite interesting and well implemented. Animations and voice acting are clunky but is understandable for an indie game. We need more games like these.
  29. pflac
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Magnificent game. The developers really know what elements make a good survival horror game and they are executed beautifully. Brings back a lot of mechanics from Resident Evil and Silent Hill, including some iconic jumpscares. The graphics are amazing and the stiff animations / clunky combat fit very well in this setting. The story is creepy as hell! And the game isn't short at all so itMagnificent game. The developers really know what elements make a good survival horror game and they are executed beautifully. Brings back a lot of mechanics from Resident Evil and Silent Hill, including some iconic jumpscares. The graphics are amazing and the stiff animations / clunky combat fit very well in this setting. The story is creepy as hell! And the game isn't short at all so it has time to build up tension and a complex story. 10/10!… Expand
  30. sotarn
    Sep 18, 2022
    9
    As a fan of the old style Resident Evil/Silent Hill games, this game was a blessing.
    There is problematic camera angles that hides the monsters.
    The character models are ugly and when they talk you rather listen to something else. But, the atmosphere and puzzle solving are great. What I really miss from newer adaptations of Resident Evil games is that you never have to pay any    As a fan of the old style Resident Evil/Silent Hill games, this game was a blessing.
    There is problematic camera angles that hides the monsters.
    The character models are ugly and when they talk you rather listen to something else.

    But, the atmosphere and puzzle solving are great. What I really miss from newer adaptations of Resident Evil games is that you never have to pay any attention to solve puzzles. In this you really get to think and keep track of where certain doors or clues where. Even though some are quite far-fetched, I still love it.    … Expand
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#83 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Cubed3
    Feb 21, 2023
    70
    Tormented Souls is a great nostalgia trip taking full advantage of updated graphics and controls to bring a tense, uncomfortable trip for all willing to risk it. Worth taking the time on by both fans of the genre and newcomers wondering what all the fuss is about. Turn those lights on full, open the curtains and prepare to have nightmares.
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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 6, 2022
    70
    As an indie game Tormented Souls is never going to reach Bloodborne or Resident Evil level of polish but that’s ok. Despite its lower end graphics (compared to the latest titles on current generation, and even last generation consoles) it holds up. It holds up because it plays on that nostalgia for the survival horror games of old.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Jan 27, 2022
    68
    I found Tormented Souls to be just intriguing enough to be worth checking out if you have the time. It's a lesson in where survival-horror games have come from and what stories can still be told within the genre. With a little more modernization within the combat and cleaner visuals, this probably could have been an underground classic.
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