Tormented Souls

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22
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  1. Elite_Institute
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    "Not only is Tormented Souls an excellent traditional survival horror game, but it’s probably one of my favourite survival horror games too. It may not top the absolute classics, but it comes pretty damn close. Whilst the game will probably only appeal to fans of the genre, those who are should fall in love at first fright. "

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  2. Complecionista
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Tormented Souls are definilly a game that have a specific nich, for fans of survival-horror of 90's like Resident Evil 1 and Silent Hill, probablly will like the game.
    The port to switch was great, unfortunelly have some graphics downgrade, but don't have nothing to do about his, but control, sounds and ilumination still great.
    We need analyze the game for that he is and not for what he    Tormented Souls are definilly a game that have a specific nich, for fans of survival-horror of 90's like Resident Evil 1 and Silent Hill, probablly will like the game.
    The port to switch was great, unfortunelly have some graphics downgrade, but don't have nothing to do about his, but control, sounds and ilumination still great.
    We need analyze the game for that he is and not for what he could be, so thinking in on the purpose of game be a Survival-Horror 90's the game are great, theunique thing that history have some lacuns and this stay open for much personal interpretation.    … Expand
  3. Steyraus
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This games great on the Switch, although playing it on the TV is recommended. 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.
  4. LGBTandDisabled
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    DO NOT BUY!!!!! This game is fat phobic and offensive to the disabled. It's so bad that in their hospital the only way to get to the elevator is up 3 stairs. LOL. That's how little they thought about actual disabled people when they were creating their game full of monsters in wheelchairs. The wheelchair monsters can magically roll up stairs. The story is FULL of plot holes. Also,DO NOT BUY!!!!! This game is fat phobic and offensive to the disabled. It's so bad that in their hospital the only way to get to the elevator is up 3 stairs. LOL. That's how little they thought about actual disabled people when they were creating their game full of monsters in wheelchairs. The wheelchair monsters can magically roll up stairs. The story is FULL of plot holes. Also, if you're a real person with a busy life you should know there are not nearly enough saves. DO NOT BUY!!!!!… Expand
  5. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game is terrible. the visuals are not good. i wish the gameplay are more enjoayble
  6. ket
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    Unless I'm missing a patch (which I'm certain I'm not) this game runs like arse on all but the PC, and maybe PS5 and XBX. It is quite impressive that a game that looks like this can run as poorly as it does. What is particularly insulting is that a very large portion of the performance issues on last gen consoles could be fixed if the devs released a patch locking the frame rate to 30FPSUnless I'm missing a patch (which I'm certain I'm not) this game runs like arse on all but the PC, and maybe PS5 and XBX. It is quite impressive that a game that looks like this can run as poorly as it does. What is particularly insulting is that a very large portion of the performance issues on last gen consoles could be fixed if the devs released a patch locking the frame rate to 30FPS rather than sticking with the wildly inconsistent 60FPS, and by wildly I'm talking 26FPS to 60FPS swings, due to this, and terrible frame pacing, it often feels like you are wading through superglue infused soup making Tormented Souls jarringly distracting to play and thoroughly unpleasant. A further bonus for locking the game to 30FPS on last gen console hardware would be the devs could use the "spare" overhead to improve visuals bringing it closer in line to the PC counterpart. It's simply nonsensical buffoonery from the developers. The devs could, and should, have done better here - and still could with a simple 30FPS patch at least.

    Inexcusable performance issues aside the game itself is worth a play (on PC, and maybe PS5 or XBX) harking back to the times of yore with classic tank controls and hammy voice acting, just like you'd hear in the likes of the first Resident Evil and Silent Hill. On last gen consoles this game is a hard pass due to terrible performance and visual issues, on a moderately good PC or current gen consoles the game is a solid 7/10, good, but with plenty of room for improvement.    … Expand
  7. ShahTheDude
    Dec 25, 2022
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME... This game is terrible... where do I even begin?! Graphics are very early PS2 like if not even worst, and that is NOT the Nintendo Switch 's fault because the Switch has and runs many 1st and 3rd party beautiful games, this game is just ugly! Terrible story if there is any, because the game is so confused and has no idea what to be? Resident evil like tank controlsDO NOT BUY THIS GAME... This game is terrible... where do I even begin?! Graphics are very early PS2 like if not even worst, and that is NOT the Nintendo Switch 's fault because the Switch has and runs many 1st and 3rd party beautiful games, this game is just ugly! Terrible story if there is any, because the game is so confused and has no idea what to be? Resident evil like tank controls with Outlast looking like monsters and a Silent hill creepiness wanna be? And it doesn't succeed to be Amy of those, not even close, voice actors are probably homeless people hired by the developers of this game and 0 lips movements during dialogs, music is literally a Resident evil wanna be but fails horribly, I just bought this game on the Nintendo e-shop for $14.99 and I regret it, I should have bought a 6 packs and a pack cigarettes instead and that would've made me much happier than spending it on this trashy game, so please DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAPPY GAME.… Expand
  8. Klluszero_games
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    El Juego me gusta mucho, no lo había jugado hasta el momento, pero quería probarlo en Nintendo switch. Me está gustando mucho y me gusta mucho la atención al detalle en los puzzles.
    Me encanta como hace memoría a los antiguos survival horror, y mejora algo la formula, tanto en puzzles como en jugabilidad.
    No todo es bueno, ya que el port de nintendo switch esta algo falto de una buena    El Juego me gusta mucho, no lo había jugado hasta el momento, pero quería probarlo en Nintendo switch. Me está gustando mucho y me gusta mucho la atención al detalle en los puzzles.
    Me encanta como hace memoría a los antiguos survival horror, y mejora algo la formula, tanto en puzzles como en jugabilidad.
    No todo es bueno, ya que el port de nintendo switch esta algo falto de una buena optimización y más aún en el modo DOC, aunque en el modo portable también falla algo, aunque no se nota tanto como en el modo DOC, En todas las cinematicas el juego va muy bajo en tasa de frames, y en algunos puntos del mapa, sobre todo se nota en el modo DOC, se nota demasiado el aliasing (los dientes de sierra).
    Lo dicho, es un muy buen juego, me lo he pasado genial jugandolo, pero le hace falta una buena optimización, tanto en modo DOC como en modo potable.    … Expand
  9. Dearmetacritic
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    This game presents to you with an excellent setting, a good story and good puzzles inspired in the survival horror games that made us fall in love with the genre. If you're into this type of video games, you will enjoy it a lot. Tormented Souls has a lot of great things that make it into a enjoyable experience with a few negative aspects.

    The negative: 1. The game has a lot of    This game presents to you with an excellent setting, a good story and good puzzles inspired in the survival horror games that made us fall in love with the genre. If you're into this type of video games, you will enjoy it a lot. Tormented Souls has a lot of great things that make it into a enjoyable experience with a few negative aspects.

    The negative:
    1. The game has a lot of backtracking and loadscreens: If you play it on the Switch version, you will notice that depending on the room you go to, the loading screens can be long. Something we didn't necessarily like about the games of the era the title is inspired by.

    2. In addition to the above, there are scenes and parts in the game that demand a lot to the console and cause lag, the optimization of the Switch version is not the best, but still playable.

    3. Later in the game, the music becomes a bit repetitive, there is not much soundtrack in the game.

    What makes the game excellent:

    The map design of the entire mansion is exquisite, replete with details that make exploring the game a real pleasure. The design of the enemies and puzzles is no slouch either. The art direction of the game as well as its story is what makes the game an experience not to be missed if you like the survival horror genre.

    Despite the negative details, the game manages to stand out on its own and becomes a must-play survival horror.    … Expand
  10. Johnny033
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    Nice visuals and gameplay. Really enjoyable. Switch version of this game works good. If you are a survival horror fan this will fit for you.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Starbit
    Sep 25, 2023
    70
    If the horror atmosphere, marvelous presentation and good level design help Tormented Souls become a sharp experience, its often underwhelming puzzles, lack of new ideas or the way they are implemented, and irregular performance are a reminder that following the legacy of a beloved series is not enough. Nonetheless, Tormented Souls is a good horror and fans of the genre will most certainly draw something from it.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 30, 2022
    85
    Tormented Souls is a great option for survival horror fans, especially for those who love the original Resident Evil and Silent Hill games. Despite a few technical hiccups, it's a 10-hour adventure that will keep you with your eyes wide open and your heart beating fast until the end.
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  3. Switch Player
    Apr 22, 2022
    90
    Tormented Souls is a fabulous return to classic survival horror, the likes of which haven’t been seen for years. Even horror novices will gel with it because it updates the genre just enough to be accessible in 2022.
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