SOMA

though some wont think so (theres no satisfying some people) but I think this is the best game they've done to date certainly the best in overall gameplay.. I loved amnesia sure most of " us" do ( that is - sfi-fi horror adventure fans ). Alot of fine detail went into the graphics and fantastic under- water graphics no drop in framerate. This is a game you MUST play. Worth every penny. The "monster" I found annoying was catherine!! "simon simon! cummon we have to get a move on......!!" like his nagging wife.! well done frictional you never dissapoint

This game is pretty engaging, has some definite creepy-as-f*** moments and stressful horror-ish situations. But it also has a lot of wandering around in the murky darkness trying to find the one place you have to go, which got old quick. I consulted a walkthrough a couple of times to find where I had to go, and I didn't feel bad about it simply because solving problems on my own wasn't rewarding (as it is in excellent puzzle games like The Witness) and I just wanted to progress. That said the 'puzzles' are easy AF. it's just finding them that's the issue sometimes. The plot and themes are pretty interesting, reminds me of the earlier seasons of Black Mirror but not as awesomely bleak. Call it Black Mirror Lite. Would have preferred if it went deeper and darker. I was playing this on a 2012 Mac and had low graphics settings, so factor that in too. It may have been more immersive with better visuals. But IMO visuals shouldn't matter much if gameplay is up to scratch. I got it on sale and at the end of the day it was worth the $10 I spent. If I paid full price I would have been disappointed.

WAU...I mean, wow! Haven't played a game like this since the Penumbra series! Frictional has come a long way.

If you haven’t played it yet - play.

This is a horror game that is more about the story and interacting with the environment (think similar to a Myst game, except horror) than it is about the action. If you need it to be challenging and to shoot stuff for it to be interesting, then you have the maturity and attention span of a 6 year old. This game is not a shooter or action game, and doesn't pretend to be one.