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About Tormented Souls
Tormented Souls is a first-person survival horror game with puzzle elements developed by Abstract Digital Works. Set in an eerie abandoned mansion, it draws inspiration from classic titles like Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark but adds a modern twist with fixed camera perspectives and resource-heavy gameplay. Released in 2021, the game tasks you with navigating the Winterlake estate as Caroline Walker, a woman who awakens in a bizarre medical situation after investigating twin disappearances. Its blend of tense exploration and inventory management aims to revive old-school horror mechanics for modern systems. The game runs on PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch, offering a deliberately slow-paced, atmospheric experience.
Gameplay
You play Caroline in a fixed perspective that rotates in 90-degree increments, forcing deliberate movement. Combat is minimal but tense, relying on a limited arsenal of weapons and health items. The core loop involves solving environmental puzzles to progress through locked doors and uncover story logs. You must manage scarce resources like bandages and bullets while fending off grotesque enemies that spawn in dark corners. The mansion’s layout is nonlinear but intentionally oblique, with backtracking common. Puzzles often require matching items to cryptic symbols or manipulating objects in specific sequences. Controls are clunky on some platforms, and the deliberately slow pacing can frustrate. Every action feels weighted, as mistakes often lead to instant death or resource depletion.
What Players Think
Metacritic scores it 76, with critics praising its retro homage but criticizing technical flaws. PlayPile data shows 43% of players finish the game, with an average playtime of 11.5 hours. The 29 achievements have a 28.6% average unlock rate, though the rarest, "Amnesia," is only cleared by 2.7% of players. Community moods are split: 32% describe it as "creepy," 21% as "frustrating," and 15% as "addictive." One review calls it "a love letter to 90s horror," while another laments "tedious backtracking." Bug reports remain frequent, but dedicated fans appreciate its slow-burn tension and atmospheric design.
PlayPile's Take
Tormented Souls is a niche pick for fans of classic survival horror who don’t mind its flaws. At $29.99, it offers decent value if you enjoy its deliberate pacing and puzzle design. The 29 achievements add replayability, but the 28.6% completion rate suggests difficulty spikes. Skip it if you prefer fast-paced action or modern UX. For those craving a challenging, atmospheric experience with a throwback feel, it’s worth a shot, just keep a guide handy.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
82.2
RAWG Rating
3.7
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