That means that while things look “dated” the way they add little details like character animations took a lot of effort. But this isn’t just an old game thrown together with mods, there was actual effort put in to really bring to life a classic old school horror title. I can’t really rate the game based on true visuals since clearly the intention was to give you that nostalgic feel. There are also key moments where the camera may be placed at an odd angle, or twist as you move down a hall, and it is just done so well. Not only can you clearly see what you are doing most of the time, but a perfectly placed hand reaching out of a wall might be just barely visible, or a monster might just be a tiny bit out of view. They took this in stride and made almost every single camera placement perfect by placing creepy imagery everywhere. One of the coolest things about a fixed camera is how creative the placements can be. Even how the shadows reflect along the walls, or how enemies will stay at rest off to the side. There were multiple times where I was basically “jump scared” because my light would uncover a painting or statue and scare me. The imagery used in statues, paintings, even level design have a way of giving you an uneasy feeling. The scenery of the mansion is just simply amazing, no other way to put it. Yes it has an outdated look and feel to it, but everything is masterfully done in a way to still be modern. The visuals are where I could tell it took a really talented team to put this game together. For example reading a journal entry that has a second meaning, or a character randomly mentioning something about a heart or missing piece. Not only that, but a majority of the puzzles you don’t even realize are pieces. Instead a puzzle may come together in pieces over several parts of the map, and potentially over a lengthy period of time playing. The interesting thing I found with the game is puzzles are not tied to specific rooms, or even specific areas of the mansion. Then later sitting by the door you can be wondering “how the hell do I open it?” Once it clicks everything becomes an “oh yeah!” moment, and it’s so fun. For example you are given a tool that opens a door on the other side of the map, but when you are given the tool you are left wondering what the hell it’s for. Puzzles come together via anything you interact with, read, or hear a character say. The game doesn’t have any type of hand holding instead you just need to pay attention. The puzzles are not always straightforward and a majority of the game is spent simply figuring out why something is placed the way it is, or what reason the game gave you an item. The puzzles are honestly my favorite part of the game, and it’s been a very long time since a game has done them this well. The Puzzles Will Lead You All Over The Mansion
It’s hard to tell where a technical error is because the team behind the game literally ripped out every nostalgic thing about old horror titles and blended it together for one great game. Yet all of it is polished in a way that makes it clear these elements have been handled purposefully with modern audiences in mind. Tormented souls sticks with a fixed camera, older style graphics, and odd animations that are clearly evocative of older horror games. Developer: Dual Effect, Abstract DigitalĪvailable On: PS5 (October Release for PS4, Xbox One X (series X) and Nintendo Switch) If you look at Dad and ask why he likes old clunky games, this one is probably not your style. If you grew up with the thrills of the original Resident Evil, or were scared in Silent Hill, then Tormented Souls is 100% the game for you. Let me say this first: Tormented Souls isn’t for everyone. Tormented Souls blends everything we love about old-school horror so masterfully it’s been the most fun experience I’ve had in a very long time. If you’ve been dying for old school survival horror, like the good ole days of Silent Hill, you might want to check out Tormented Souls.
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