SOMA. Your screams will echo forerver.

SOMA is a game that created by Frictional the developers behind Pneumbra, and Amnesia series. If you have played any of these games. You've probably been watching SOMA very closely.

I've been waiting for a good horror game, for quite some time. When I hear SOMA was coming out this September was very anxious to play it.

Controls: The same mechanics and physics are present in this game from previous Frictional games, with a few updates here and there. You are able to play with either controller or keyboard & mouse. I played with the M&K and found my experience quite enjoyable.

Graphics: SOMA is a beautiful looking game. There was quite a bit of detail put into this game. With well lit areas, you can admire it. I didn't experience any graphical issues. You can tell Frictional gave this game a decent polish before release.

Atmosphere: I give Frictional props for being able to build great atmospheres for their games. SOMA is no exception. From looking around an apartment to walking down a structure under water. You are given the feel that you are there. The sound is done very well in this game.

Scares/Horror: To me, SOMA wasn't that scary. It was your typical cat and mouse survival horror game. You hear a sound and it turns out to be nothing. Sometimes the music hinted that something was coming but, nothing ever did. The monsters are avoidable with careful strategy. Towards the end of the game. Frictional kicks it up an extra notch.

Story: I don't want to spoil the story. The story is pretty forgettable and a bit tongue and cheek. SOMA does present some interesting choices during the progression of the game. Which usually have two outcomes. In the end the story isn't altered in anyway from what choices you have made.

The game is easily 6 to 8 hours long. But I did a little more exploration trying to find out more about the story. But, after a few story plugs through sound files, notes, and through a cyberish psychic reading. I started not to care.

For the price tag, I would hold off till it goes on sale or check out Kinguin if you don't want to pay the full price.

I was hoping that SOMA would present a little more in this Futuristic/Aquatic Survival Horror Game. But, for me it didn't deliver.

I give SOMA, a 3.0 out of 5.0

The Son of Salem Murdered: Soul Suspect

Welcome to Salem!

Notoriously known for the witch trails that took place in the late 1600's.

You play as Ronin, a cop who got a lead on a case that has caused quite a stir around Salem as of late.

If you watch the video you'll come to the understanding that, well your dead and trying to find your killer.

There are aspects to this game that make it enjoyable and others not so much.

The game gives you an interesting take on what it is like to be ghost/geist/specter. I also like the mystery and gathering of clues. You can gather a few clues and try to come to a conclusion, or you can gather more clues and solve it with more probable outcome.

Besides the the main mission there are also side missions or should I say ghosts who want closure. You can either aid them and find out what happened to them or you can leave them and just focus on your case.

There is a few hiding go seek instances where you interact with hostile ghosts "Demons". You have to avoid them until they look in a different location. You can then perform an "Exorcism" and purge the demon from the world. If you mess up and they spot you will have to play hiding go seek. Which then has you jumping from a ghostly hole into another, and into another to avoid the demon.

I wouldn't really classify this as horror but more of a mystery. Townsfolk that you interact with have two lines that they usually say. When you load into a new area. That theme continues.

I'll give this a thumbs up due to the story being enjoyable. Voice acting was tolerable, mechanics were alright. Some areas were repetitive (Hiding go seek with demons).

I would recommend picking this up on a steam sale if it interests you. Wait for it to fall under 10$. Without strolling around helping other ghosts or looking for collectibles. This game is easily 3.5 - 4 hours long.

3.5/5